RoboSHOT 12 USB ABLE OF ONTENTS Overview ...................................... 4 Unpacking the Camera Systems ..............................5 Image: RoboSHOT 12 HD PTZ Camera ..........................6 Image: RoboSHOT 12 USB Rear Panel Connections......................7 Basic Application Diagrams ................................8 Diagram: Basic Wiring Configuration - UCC Application ..................... 8 Setting up the RoboSHOT ................................
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Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate any device if it has been dropped or damaged. In this case, a Vaddio technician must examine the product before operating. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse in water or other liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions.
RoboSHOT 12 USB Image: RoboSHOT 12 HD PTZ Camera Camera Front View with Feature Call-outs ① ② ⑤ ③ ⑥ ④ 1) Camera and Zoom Lens: This RoboSHOT model features a 12X optical zoom lens (12X in Super-Wide mode and 10X in normal mode) that is built around an Exmor 1/2.8-Type, high-speed, low noise image sensor with a total of 2.38 megapixels for exceptionally precise HD video image acquisition in a small to medium sized conference room.
RoboSHOT 12 USB Image: RoboSHOT 12 USB Rear Panel Connections. ① ④ ⑤ ② ⑥ ⑦ ③ 1) Power Connector: 12 VDC, 3.0 Amp power input on an EIAJ-04 connector with a positive center. 2) Network PoE+ RJ-45: The PoE+ Gb Ethernet port allows the camera to be powered from a PoE+ network switch or power injector, controlled from embedded web server with a web browser or through a Telnet session.
RoboSHOT 12 USB ASIC PPLICATION IAGRAMS Diagram: Basic Wiring Configuration - UCC Application RoboSHOT 12 USB, EasyUSB™ Mixer/Amp, EasyMic™, UC Conferencing Application, Monitors and Speakers make up this UCC Application. Near-end and Far-end video is simulated. RoboSHOT 12 USB HD PTZ Camera in Minneapolis, MN IP Network Good...
RoboSHOT 12 USB Dip Switch Settings Further Explained: IR 1, 2 and 3 (SW 1 &2): A single IR remote has the capability of operating up to three different PTZ cameras in a room. Use these selector DIP switches and the selector buttons at the top of the IR remote to select the frequency.
IR remote control or RS-232, Telnet or internal web server. ONTROLLING THE AMERA IR Remote Commander The following functions are accessible with the Vaddio IR remote: Camera Power On/Off (Toggle on/off same button) Back Light Compensation (Toggle on/off same button) ...
*Please see the full and actual Telnet command list at the end of this manual. RS-232 Control The RoboSHOT has an API for control of the camera’s operating functions over RS-232. Vaddio RoboSHOT Control Protocol is similar, but not identical to, the Sony® VISCA™ command set in order to be compatible with several popular control devices.
RoboSHOT 12 USB Table: Tested UC Soft Clients Soft Client Version Findings Skype for Business (Lync) 15.0.4X No issue found Skype Mac OS 10.8 & below- Video can occasionally freeze. Google Hangouts No issues found Cisco WebEx WBS 29 No issues found Cisco Spark No issues found Cisco Jabber...
RoboSHOT 12 USB SHOT 12 USB S CREEN The RoboSHOT12 USB camera platform uses a Linux OS and has a built-in web server. The internal web pages will allow control of the attached camera via an Ethernet network connection. These web pages will allow the user or administrator to control the camera, set PTZ presets, set security passwords, change the IP address, view diagnostics, access the firmware upgrade page and more! DHCP IP Set-up (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
CCU Scenes: The user has access to the CCU scenes set and stored on the Admin pages. There are three (3) user definable presets and six (6) presets preconfigured by the technical folks at Vaddio (really Scott set them all) that are meant to be used in certain lighting scenarios.
RoboSHOT 12 USB Screen Shot: Storing Presets ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ 1) Store Preset: When the Store Preset button is clicked (point 7 on previous page), the Store Preset dialog pops into existence. To save the current camera shot, click one of the Preset buttons (1 through 12), the button will be highlighted and the dialog box will present the Tri-Sync controls and if the CCU setting are to be kept with the preset.
RoboSHOT 12 USB Screen Shot: Admin login from the Camera Control Page On the security page, which will be reviewed at a bit later in the tour, allows the Admin to set the system to allow automatic guest access to the main camera control page. If guest access is turned on by the Admin, then system will open to the camera control page and an additional Admin Login is provided.
RoboSHOT 12 USB Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Camera Settings Once the Admin logs in, then all the admin menu buttons appear on the left side of the screen. The first menu after camera controls is Camera Settings. ➊ ➋ ➌...
RoboSHOT 12 USB Auto White Balance check box: When checked, camera will operate in Auto White Balance mode, when unchecked camera will be in Manual White Balance Mode and allow for adjustment of Red and Blue Gain. Red Gain: Move the adjustment slider as required for amount of Red Gain desired. A numeric value will be displayed in the box to the right of the slider.
RoboSHOT 12 USB Screen Shot: Admin Menu - USB 3.0 and IP Streaming Video Page NEW FEATURE ➏ ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ USB Streaming Mode: Streaming can be set for either USB 3.0 streaming (uncompressed) and IP streaming (RTSP format with H.264compression.
RoboSHOT 12 USB Screen Shot: Admin Menu - DHCP Network Configuration Under the Networking menu, The Network Configuration and Network Interfaces are displayed. This is where the Network administrator assigns either DHCP or a Static address and the associated parameters. Notes: If the LAN has a DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) server, then the IP address, gateway and routing information will automatically be assigned.
An Admin Login is provided on the camera control page if the “Allow Guest Access” box is checked. Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Diagnostics Diagnostics menu button will display a set of self-diagnostics. These diagnostics may help the Vaddio technical support team . The controls include Download, Refresh, Clear and Restore.
RoboSHOT 12 USB Screen Shot: Admin Menu - System The System Menu is where the System Info is displayed and Firmware Updates are performed. There will be firmware updates and upgrades over the life of the camera. The file for the firmware update is chosen in this menu and the update is started here too.
After choosing an update file and clicking on “Begin Firmware Update…” a confirmation pop-up and warning will be displayed. Please contact Vaddio Tech support for assistance with updates. Please read and completely understand the pop-up warnings as it is easy to lose patience waiting for updates. Click on continue to start the update.
Service/Help information can be found under the Help menu. Support phone numbers and e-mail, manuals, FAQ’s and System information is listed on support@vaddio.com. TECHNICAL SUPPORT NOTE: Please work with your Network Administrator prior to calling Vaddio for technical support. Please have on-site network personnel initiate tech support calls with Vaddio only.
6.942” (176.3mm) H x 7.056” (179.2 mm) W x 6.757” (171.6mm) D, Notes: Specifications and pricing are subject to change without prior notice or obligation. For dimensional drawings of the products, go to support.vaddio.com and click on drawings. RoboSHOT 12 USB - Document Number 342-0981 Rev B...
TXD (to RXD of control source) NOTE: The Vaddio RoboSHOT Control Protocol is similar, but not identical to, the Sony® VISCA™ command set in order to be compatible with several popular control devices. Not all VISCA commands are supported and there are many Vaddio specific commands in the following Command and Inquiry Lists.
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RoboSHOT 12 USB RoboSHOT Command List (2/3) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_Shutter Reset 8x 01 04 0A 00 FF Shutter Setting 8x 01 04 0A 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 0A 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 4A 00 00 0p 0q FF pq=Shutter Position (00h –...
ERIAL OMMAND The Vaddio Serial Command protocol is a high level text based command line interface supported via telnet session on the RoboSHOT. The command application protocol interface is intended to allow external device such as AMX or Crestron to control the camera. The protocol is based upon ASCII format following the VT100 terminal emulation standard and uses an intuitive text command nomenclature for ease of use.
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RoboSHOT HDMI Series Cameras Camera Tilt NAME camera tilt - Tilts the camera up or down SYNOPSIS camera tilt { up [<speed>] | down [<speed>] | stop } DESCRIPTION Method used to tilt the camera OPTIONS up Move the camera up down Move the camera down stop Stop the camera movement speed Optional integer from 1-20 that represents the speed (Default: 10)
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RoboSHOT HDMI Series Cameras Camera Focus NAME camera focus SYNOPSIS camera focus { { near [<speed>] | far [<speed>] } | stop } camera focus mode { auto | manual DESCRIPTION Method used to focus the camera OPTIONS near Move the camera focus near (with optional speed)
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RoboSHOT 12 USB Camera CCU Set NAME camera ccu set - Sets and gets the CCU Settings SYNOPSIS camera ccu set <key> <value> DESCRIPTION Method used to sets the ccu values OPTIONS <key> auto_white_balance Sets auto white balance to {on/off} red_gain <0-255>...
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RoboSHOT 12 USB History NAME history - command history SYNOPSIS history [limit] DESCRIPTION Since many of the programs read user input a line at a time, the command history is used to keep track of these lines and also recall historic information ...
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RoboSHOT 12 USB System Factory‐Reset NAME system factory-reset - Gets or sets factory reset status SYNOPSIS system factory-reset {get|on|off} DESCRIPTION Method used to get or set the factory reset status OPTIONS Get the current factory reset status Enable factory reset on reboot Disable factory reset on reboot ...
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vaddio can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Vaddio Customer Service: Vaddio will test, repair, or replace the product or products without charge if the unit is under warranty. If the product is out of warranty, Vaddio will test then repair the product or products. The cost of parts and labor charge will be estimated by a technician and confirmed by the customer prior to repair.
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