- •Introduction
- •Specifications
- •Product Components
- •Sample Product Application
- •Installation
- •Inside the AXP-PLV
- •Setting the AXlink Device Numbers
- •Wiring the AXP-PLV
- •Wiring guidelines
- •Using the mini-XLR connector for AXlink data and power
- •Using the mini-XLR connector with an external 12 VDC power supply
- •Using a BNC video cable to provide video input
- •Designing Touch Panel Pages
- •Buttons
- •Activating Edit Mode
- •Setting the Device Base
- •Setting the Device Used
- •Adding a Page
- •Setting the page color
- •Adding a Button
- •Resizing a button
- •Defining On-Screen and External Button Properties
- •Setting the channel code
- •Setting the variable text code
- •Setting the page flip
- •Setting the button colors for channel-off conditions
- •Adding text, icons, and bitmaps to a button
- •Using TPDesign3 to Download Bitmaps, Icons, and Fonts
- •Creating a Bargraph and Joystick
- •Adding a bargraph or joystick button\
- •Setting Bargraph and Joystick Properties
- •Setting the level code
- •Programming
- •Serial Commands
- •System Send_Commands
- •Video Send_Commands
- •AXP-AI8 Send_Commands
- •Programming Numbers
- •Shorthand Send_Commands
- •Color Send_Commands
- •Variable Text Send_Commands
- •Shorthand Variable Text Commands
- •Button String Commands
- •Upgrading The Firmware
- •PosiTrack Pilot FG to TSK file relation
- •Upgrading the Firmware Using NetLinx Studio
- •Upgrading Firmware through a COM port
- •Upgrading the Firmware through an IP Address
- •Upgrading the Firmware Using SoftROM
- •Configuration
- •Downloading the Firmware

instruction manual
PosiTrack Pilot Video Camera Controller (Firmware version G3)
Camera Control Systems
AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer
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Introduction ............................................................................................................... | 1 |
Specifications .................................................................................................................... | 1 |
Product Components......................................................................................................... | 2 |
Sample Product Application .............................................................................................. | 3 |
Installation ................................................................................................................. | 5 |
Inside the | 5 |
Setting the AXlink Device Numbers .................................................................................. | 5 |
Wiring the | 6 |
Wiring guidelines...................................................................................................................... | 6 |
Using the | 7 |
Using the | 7 |
Using a BNC video cable to provide video input ...................................................................... | 7 |
Designing Touch Panel Pages ................................................................................ | 9 |
Buttons .............................................................................................................................. | 9 |
Activating Edit Mode........................................................................................................ | 10 |
Setting the Device Base .................................................................................................. | 12 |
Setting the Device Used.................................................................................................. | 12 |
Adding a Page................................................................................................................. | 12 |
Setting the page color ............................................................................................................ | 13 |
Adding a Button............................................................................................................... | 13 |
Resizing a button ................................................................................................................... | 13 |
Defining | 13 |
Setting the channel code........................................................................................................ | 14 |
Setting the variable text code................................................................................................. | 14 |
Setting the page flip ............................................................................................................... | 14 |
Setting the button colors for | 15 |
Adding text, icons, and bitmaps to a button ........................................................................... | 15 |
Using TPDesign3 to Download Bitmaps, Icons, and Fonts............................................. | 15 |
Creating a Bargraph and Joystick ................................................................................... | 16 |
Adding a bargraph or joystick button\..................................................................................... | 16 |
Setting Bargraph and Joystick Properties ....................................................................... | 16 |
Setting the level code............................................................................................................. | 17 |
Programming .......................................................................................................... | 19 |
Serial Commands............................................................................................................ | 19 |
System Send_Commands............................................................................................... | 20 |
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Video Send_Commands ................................................................................................. | 25 |
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Programming Numbers ................................................................................................... | 27 |
Shorthand Send_Commands.......................................................................................... | 28 |
Color Send_Commands.................................................................................................. | 32 |
Variable Text Send_Commands ..................................................................................... | 34 |
Shorthand Variable Text Commands .............................................................................. | 36 |
Button String Commands ................................................................................................ | 39 |
Upgrading The Firmware ....................................................................................... | 41 |
PosiTrack Pilot FG to TSK file relation................................................................................... | 41 |
Upgrading the Firmware Using NetLinx Studio ............................................................... | 42 |
Upgrading Firmware through a COM port.............................................................................. | 42 |
Upgrading the Firmware through an IP Address.................................................................... | 44 |
Upgrading the Firmware Using SoftROM........................................................................ | 47 |
Configuration.......................................................................................................................... | 47 |
Downloading the Firmware .................................................................................................... | 48 |
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The
The PosiPilot combines traditional
Specifications
Specifications
Dimensions (HWD) | 4.97" (including joysticks) x 17.67" x 8.39" (12.61 cm x 44.89 cm x 21.30 cm) |
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Weight | 4.90 lb (2.20 kg) |
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Power | 825 mA |
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Enclosure | Plastic with matte blue finish and plastic rests |
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Temperature Range | 0º C (32º F) to 50º C (122º F) |
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Power Consumption | 1 A @12 VDC |
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Buttons | 12 pushbuttons, six on each side to select cameras and access camera menus |
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Video In | BNC female connector (NTSC/PAL) |
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Compatibility | NetLinx/Axcess Central Controllers |
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Product Components
The top of the PosiPilot is equipped with external pushbuttons, color video touch panel, and a
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FIG. 4 gives a description of the side and rear components.
Focus control knob
Iris control knob
Speed knob
External pushbuttons
Pan/tilt/zoom control joystick
Pan/tilt/zoom control joystick
BNC (male)
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FIG. 5 shows a camera control application using the
camera configuration are:
Sample Devices Used
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AMX PSN6.5
Power Supply
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AXlink | AXlink |
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