Camera Control overview
Video cameras are an integral part of today’s AV and
automation system designs, supporting videoconferencing,
broadcast, AV presentation, observation, surveillance, and
documentation purposes in boardrooms, courtrooms,
council chambers, residences, operating rooms, focus
group rooms, and houses of worship. Crestron delivers
high-performance products and solutions to streamline the
integration of today’s generation of professional cameras
as part of any complete system.
Crestron’s family of camera control products takes full
advantage of the steadfast Cresnet®control network to
support up to 252 pan/tilt heads, camera controllers, and
other devices, all under the command of a 2-Series control
system. Ethernet connectivity solutions are offered as
well to enable control over existing infrastructure from any
remote distance. User interface options are virtually unlimited,
including intuitive and reliable joystick control and extending to
color video touchpanels and Crestron’s advanced IP-based
e-Control®2 XPanel control solutions.
Typical Multi Camera Application
CAMERA CONTROL
C2N-CAMIDJ Digital Joystick Camera Controller
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Cresnet®Network Control—Designed for use with the
2-Series control system, the C2N-CAMIDJ takes full
advantage of the steadfast Cresnet control network
to support up to 252 Crestron pan/tilt heads, camera
controllers, touchpanels, and other devices. When controlling
the C2N-CAMIDSPT pan/tilt head, network traffic is
minimized by storing user presets directly onboard the
pan/tilt head, minimizing the need for reporting position data
to the control system. Virtually any number of third-party
pan/tilt heads and cameras may also be controlled through
the control system using the C2N-CAMIDJ.
Ethernet connectivity can easily be attained through the
control system, enabling control over existing infrastructure
from any remote distance.
Tactile pan-tilt-zoom camera and lens control
Ergonomic 3-axis joystick – Twist the knob to zoom in and out
Integral thumb triggers for high/low speed selection
Encoder wheel and LED display for lens and speed adjustment
Programmable buttons w/LED feedback for camera/preset select
Cresnet network communication
Ideal for controlling C2N-CAMIDSPT Digital Servo Pan/Tilt Heads
SPECIFICATIONS
Joystick
3-axis Hall Effect joystick
Pan left/right, tilt up/down, and twist to zoom
Includes (2) thumb triggers for high/low speed mode selection
Encoder Wheel
Side mounted continuous turn optical encoder
Adjusts lens focus (default) and aperture (manual iris mode)
Adjusts speed scale factor for pan, tilt, and zoom
LED Display
(2) 7-Segment digits, green; displays speed and lens settings
Buttons
FOCUS, ZOOM, PAN, TILT: (4) Pushbuttons w/LED feedback
Used to select parameters for adjustment
IRIS AUTO/MANUAL: (2) Pushbuttons w/LED feedback
Select manual or auto-iris mode
CAMERA/PRESET: (12) Pushbuttons w/LED feedback
Programmable for any function
SETUP (rear): Used for touch-settable ID (TSID)
LED Indicators
SPEED HIGH/LOW: (2 red) Indicates current joystick speed mode
PWR: (green) Indicates 24 Volts DC power supplied from Cresnet
control network
NET: (yellow) Indicates communication with Cresnet system
SETUP (rear): (red) Indicates TSID and download activity
The C2N-CAMIDJ is a professional joystick controller
designed to provide a powerful yet simple user interface
for the remote operation of networked cameras and lenses.
Whether operating a single motorized camera in a council
chamber or house of worship, or controlling a campus-wide
network of multi-camera classrooms, the C2N-CAMIDJ can
be used alone or in combination with a touchpanel to
provide the perfect head end for camera control networks
of virtually any size.
Ideally designed to support Crestron's C2N-CAMIDSPT
Digital Servo Pan/Tilt Head, it is equally well equipped to
work with third-party pan/tilt heads and integrated PTZ
cameras as part of a complete Crestron control system.
Three-Axis Joystick—Precise camera positioning and
zoom lens adjustment are facilitated through an ergonomic
3-axis joystick with large grip and cushioned wrist rest.
Intuitive left/right and up/down movement of the joystick
delivers effortless pan and tilt control, with zoom in/out
capability instantly at hand through a simple twist of the
joystick handle. Integrated thumb trigger buttons on top
of the joystick afford immediate selection between high and
low speeds to ensure smooth and accurate positioning on
the fly.
Multipurpose Encoder Wheel—The C2N-CAMIDJ’s
encoder wheel provides for quick adjustment of lens focus
and aperture settings as well as pan, tilt, and zoom speeds.
The status for each parameter is displayed on a two-digit
LED display.
User-definable Buttons—Twelve (12) pushbuttons and
feedback LED's are included to facilitate camera selection,
preset recall, and other custom functions. Customizable
label strips are provided to easily designate the function of
each button using Crestron Engraver software.
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CAMERA CONTROL
Digital Joystick Camera Controller C2N-CAMIDJ
Camera Controller
Connectors
NET: 4-pin 5mm detachable terminal block
Cresnet slave port, connects to Cresnet control network
Power Requirements
Cresnet Power Usage: 4 Watts (0.17 Amps @ 24 Volts DC)
Environmental
Temperature: 41° to 113°F (5° to 45°C)
Humidity: 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Enclosure
Black/silver metal, tabletop consolette with integral wrist-rest
Dimensions
Height: 5.33 in (13.54 cm)
Width: 9.44 in (23.98 cm)
Depth: 7.71 in (19.58 cm)
Weight
3.2 lbs (4.5 kg)
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CAMERA CONTROL
C2N-CAMIDSPT Digital Servo Pan/Tilt Head
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Cresnet®Network Control—Designed for use with the
2-Series control system, the C2N-CAMIDSPT takes full
advantage of the steadfast Cresnet control network to
support up to 252 pan/tilt heads, camera controllers,
touchpanels, and other devices. Up to 100 user presets
are stored directly onboard the pan/tilt head, significantly
reducing network traffic by minimizing the need for reporting
position data to the control system. Ethernet connectivity
is easily attained through the control system, enabling full
control over existing infrastructure from any remote distance.
Digital Servo Technology
Ultra fast, quiet, and precise pan/tilt operation
Bidirectional RS-232 and analog lens control ports
Supports camera/lens combinations up to 15 lbs.
100 onboard user presets
Cresnet network communication
SPECIFICATIONS
Performance
Pan Travel: ±177° using soft stops; ±170° using hard stops
Tilt Travel: ±90° using soft or hard stops
Pan Speed: 60 degrees per second maximum
Tilt Speed: 60 degrees per second maximum
Repeatability: ±3 arc minutes
Weight Capacity: 15 lbs (6.8 kg) maximum (properly
balanced load)
Presets: 100 stored locally; unlimited via Cresnet
Connectors
LENS: (1) DB15HD female
Output Voltages: ±12V, ±8V, or ±6V motor; 2.5/7.5V servo
Provides zoom, focus, and iris control plus additional lens functions
RS-232: (1) DB9 male
Bidirectional RS-232 port for device control and firmware upload
Up to 38.4K baud, hardware handshaking support
NET: (1) 4-pin 5mm detachable terminal block
Cresnet slave port, connects to Cresnet control network
Controls
MINI JOYSTICK: (1) 5-way miniature button/joystick for local
position and lens control
SETUP: Used for touch-settable ID (TSID)
LED Indicators
PWR: (green) Indicates 24 Volts DC power supplied from Cresnet
control network
NET: (yellow) Indicates communication with Cresnet system
SETUP: (red) Indicates TSID or download in progress
The C2N-CAMIDSPT is a state-of-the-art camera pan/tilt
head offering ultra fast, quiet and precise camera and lens
control for videoconferencing, recording, distance learning,
in-house television, and live video applications. The compact
device supports a vast range of popular cameras and lenses
weighing up to 15 lbs (6.8 kg). Full control of the pan/tilt
movement, plus camera and lens functions, can be provided
using the C2N-CAMIDJ Digital Joystick Controller or any
Crestron touchpanel or remote.
Digital Servo Technology—With pan and tilt speeds of
60 degrees per second, the C2N-CAMIDSPT offers the
fastest performance in its league. Pulse-width modulation
and digital servo technology deliver quick, smooth response
with remarkably quiet operation. Nearly 360 degrees of pan
and 180 degrees of tilt travel provide essentially limitless
movement with extremely precise positioning achieved using
digital optical encoders instead of analog potentiometers.
Adjustable hard stops on both pan and tilt axes can be set
to limit movement and prevent potential damage to the
camera and lens. Setup is made easy using the built-in
5-way mini joystick to provide local position and lens control.
Lens Personality Modules—External plug-in personality
modules define the C2N-CAMIDSPT’s lens configuration,
with modules provided for 6, 8, and 12 Volt motorized lenses
as well as 2.5 to 7.5 Volt servomotor lenses. Both “position”
and “speed” modes are available for controlling servomotor
lenses, allowing immediate movement to a specified position
as well as smooth variable speed control. Lenses equipped
with potentiometer feedback are also supported, and a fully
programmable RS-232 port is built in to provide bidirectional
communication for control of serial-controllable cameras and
double hot shoe type lenses.
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C2N-CAMI-WMT
Wall Mount
C2N-CAMI-WMT
Ceiling Mount
CNSP-XX
Custom Serial Interface Cable
CNPWS-75
75 Watt Cresnet Power Supply
C2N-SPWS300
300 Watt Cresnet Power Supply
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
CAMERA CONTROL
Digital Servo Pan/Tilt Head C2N-CAMIDSPT
Pan/Tilt Head
Power Requirements
Cresnet Power Usage: 60 Watts (2.5 Amps @ 24 Volts DC)
Requires dedicated CNPWS-75 or dedicated channel of
C2N-SPWS300, both sold separately
Environmental
Temperature: 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C)
Humidity: 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Enclosure
Wall or ceiling mount installation (camera bracket included; wall and
ceiling mounts sold separately)
Dimensions
Height: 6.52 in (16.56 cm)
Width: 5.52 in (14.02 cm)
Depth: 5.49 in (13.94 cm)
(Dimensions do not include camera or camera bracket)
Weight
12.0 lbs (5.44 kg)
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PAN/TILT HEAD ACCESSORIES
C2N-CAMI-WMT Wall Mount for C2N-CAMIDSPT
The C2N-CAMI-WMT is a wall mount accessory
for the C2N-CAMIDSPT Digital Servo Pan/Tilt Head.
Designed for installation to any secure vertical
surface, the C2N-CAMI-WMT is constructed of steel
and finished in black with an overall length of 19.75
inches (50.17 cm) to provide adequate support and
clearance for most camera/lens combinations. The
maximum load rating is 40 pounds (88 kg).
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C2N-CAMI-CMT Ceiling Mount for C2N-CAMIDSPT
The C2N-CAMI-CMT is a ceiling mount accessory
for the C2N-CAMIDSPT Digital Servo Pan/Tilt Head.
Designed for installation to any secure horizontal
surface, the C2N-CAMI-CMT is constructed of steel
and finished in black with a height of 8.0 inches
(20.32 cm) to provide adequate clearance and
easy positioning to accommodate most camera/
lens combinations. The maximum load rating is
40 pounds (88 kg).
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