FLIR PTU-5 User Manual page 18

5. Provide DC power to the PTU. The factory cable (part number 308-0278-XX-00) allows easy plug-in
power from the factory AC/DC power supply model PT-PS-INT-30V. Alternatively, you may provide
your own DC power source if appropriate, as described in
CAUTION: USE AN APPROPRIATELY RATED POWER STRIP WITH SURGE PROTECTION
TO ALLOW SAFE POWER REMOVAL WHEN YOU ARE READY TO POWER DOWN.
6. Power on the PTU by turning on the
switch on the power strip. If power is
working, the unit will begin a self-
calibration and text will appear on your
terminal identifying the unit's
configuration.
7. Test pan-tilt operation by typing
commands into your terminal program.
The following command sequence will
familiarize you with basic PTU-D48E
operation:
pp2500 tp-900 PS1900 pp0
This sequence:
- sets the pan axis to position 2500
- sets the tilt axis to position -900
- sets the pan speed to 1900 positions per second, and
- sets the pan position back home.
8. Power down the PTU by turning off the switch on the power strip.
9. Mount and wire your payload (e.g. camera) on the PTU, as described in
page 15.
Please see "ASCII Command Syntax" on page C-3
of commonly used commands. The Pan-Tilt E Series Command Reference Manual contains complete
command interface instructions.
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for an overview of the ASCII command syntax and a list
"Fusing" on page 17.
"Installation & Setup" on