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- Page 1 C a m r o b o t i c s A M X INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
- Page 2 Consumers should inquire from selling dealer as to the nature and extent of the dealer’ s warranty, if any. AMX is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform, including any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Iris Controls Zoom/Focus Control Pan/Tilt Control Speed Control Limit Stops Adjusting the pan limit stops Adjusting the tilt limit stops Preset Operation Programming the presets Recalling the presets Reversing the Joystick/POT Direction Specifications............... 19 Overview AXP-DTC CAM-1000 Camrobotics Table of Contents... - Page 4 Technical Support ..............23 Overview Table of Contents Camrobotics...
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Page 5: Introduction
The Camrobotics application (Figure 1) described in this document includes the following AMX products: AXB-EM232 Enhanced Master/RS-232 Controller, a bus device that functions like an AMX Enhanced System Master Card in a single compact enclosure and has CAMROBOTICS-specific AXCESS programming AXP-DTC Desktop Camera Panel, a camera positioning panel that provides... -
Page 6: Features
PS2.8 12 VAC AXP-DTC AXB-EM232 Features The following are the features of the Camrobotics application. AXB-EM232 Supports RS-232-, RS-422-, and RS-485-controlled devices, such as audiovisual and computer-based devices, as well as AXlink devices Supports hardware handshaking and asynchronous data communication... -
Page 7: Axp-Dtc
(3/8 - 16 thread) Limits pan and tilt range using adjustable external stops (270-degree maximum pan, 90-degree maximum tilt) Operates on 12 to 24 VDC power Delivers precise motion control and position feedback for precise preset repeatability Camrobotics Introduction... -
Page 8: Ps2.8
Has overload protection System Application The AXB-EM232 is an AMX Enhanced System Master Card in a single compact enclosure. It is fully compatible with the AXCESS Control System and can be used either as a stand-alone device or with other AMX bus controllers. The AXB-EM232 runs complete AXCESS programs and controls other AXlink components and two devices using RS-232 as a control protocol. - Page 9 You can select up to six camera stations as well as store and recall eight preset shots for each of three modes per camera station. The three mode buttons can provide a variety of features through AMX custom programming, including selection of optional banks of cameras or activation of routing commands to a video switcher.
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Page 10: How To Use This Manual
Lists the telephone numbers to call for AMX Technical Support technical support. For complete information about pre-installation settings, installation, and programming of the AXB-EM232 and AXB-CAM, refer to the following AMX manuals: Enhanced Master RS-232 Instruction Manual, 032-004-0004 AXB-CAM Camera Controller, 032-004-1212... -
Page 11: Installation
D-sub female connector (see Figure 3 and Figure 4) included with the CAM-1000 and interface connector from the the AXB-CAM. appropriate lens manufacturer. Figure 3 Pin 1 CAM-1000 connector Pin 9 Figure 4 CAM-1000 Connector Pinouts CAM-1000 connector pinouts Function Tilt Tilt POTs - Pan POT wiper Camrobotics Installation... -
Page 12: Connecting The Cam-1000 To The Axb-Cam
Figure 5 shows the connector and Figure 6 shows the pinouts of the 15-pin D wire of AXlink to the AXB-CAM. sub female connector on the back of the AXP-DTC. Figure 5 Pin 1 AXP-DTC connector Pin 9 Installation Camrobotics... -
Page 13: Preparing Captive Wires
Caution Turn the flat-head screws clockwise to secure the wire in the connector. Do not over-torque the screw. Doing so can bend the seating pin and damage the connector. Camrobotics Installation... -
Page 14: Mounting The Cam-1000
To mount the CAM-1000 using the (optional) WM-CAM and four 1/4” x 20 machine bolts with lock-washers, secure the wall mount and fasten the CAM-1000. (You do not need to use an interface plate.) Mount and balance the camera on the CAM-1000. Installation Camrobotics... -
Page 15: Operation
The AXP-DTC does not include video switching circuits. Pressing a camera station button selects the camera station to be controlled, but does not switch the camera’ s video to the monitor screen (switcher control available as an option only). Camrobotics Operation... -
Page 16: Iris Controls
The pan/tilt speed varies in direct proportion to the deflection of the joystick. The farther from the neutral position you move the joystick, the faster the camera platform moves. The maximum speed is dictated by the speed control knob setting. Operation Camrobotics... -
Page 17: Speed Control
(on-air shots) only. The speed controls include the pan/tilt and zoom/focus speed settings. Manual iris settings are not affected when recalling a shot. The Camrobotics circuits vary the speed in direct proportion to the deflection of the joysticks to the maximum speed determined by the speed control knobs. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Tilt Limit Stops
Step 3. Note Tilt to both stop positions and recheck for exact trim of the limit stop blocks. The stops must be within 90 degrees of each other. Tighten both stop blocks securely with the Allen wrench. Operation Camrobotics... -
Page 19: Preset Operation
Refer to the video switcher’ s documentation for instructions. Use the pan/tilt joystick to position the camera platform to compose the desired scene. Frame the scene with the zoom and focus joystick. Camrobotics Operation... -
Page 20: Recalling The Presets
B mode buttons. Shot buttons for the functions that have been previously reversed will be illuminated. While the A and B mode buttons are held down, each of the shot buttons acts as a toggle switch to alter the directions of the functions in Figure 9. Operation Camrobotics... - Page 21 Figure 9 Configuration mode buttons Configuration mode buttons Button Function Tilt Pan/Tilt Speed Iris Zoom Focus Zoom/Focus Speed Unused You may enter the configuration mode or toggle these functions as often required. Camrobotics Operation...
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Page 23: Specifications
(46 mm [front] x 114 mm [rear] x 381 mm x 229 mm) Weight 11 lb (5.0 kg) Enclosure Type Metal with white and gray matte finish Power US-style three-conductor line cord 120 VAC 50/60 Hz Connector 15-pin female D (AXlink) Camrobotics Specifications... -
Page 24: Cam-1000
Metal with black enamel and black anodized matte finish Mounting Option Wall mounting with the optional WM-CAM Wall Mount Cable Option Optional CC-REL relay cable Power 0 to 12 VDC or 0 to 24 VDC 1.5 A (Max) Connector 15-pin D male Specifications Camrobotics... - Page 25 7/16” diameter for tripod mount 3/8” - 16 thread Figure 14 CAM-1000 base 4.00” 1.50” 5/16” typical of four on 3.00” diameter 1/4” - 20 thread Camrobotics Specifications...
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Page 27: Technical Support
Technical Support Overview Before you call AMX for assistance, check your AXlink, power, and cable connections, and the integrity of your software operating system. Reload the software to see if something in the program is causing the problem. If the problem is not resolved, reload the program from a new copy of your master disk. - Page 28 11995 Forestgate Drive 048-004-1337 12/96 © 1996 AMX Corporation Dallas, Texas USA 75243 AMX and the AMX logo are registered trademarks of AMX Corporation. All other 972/644-3048 800/222-0193 trademarks contained in this document are the properties of their respective owners. AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time.