LEGRAND vaddio RoboFLIP 30 HDBT Complete Manual

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RoboFLIP 30 HDBT
In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera
Document 411-0049-30 Rev. A
November 2020

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  • Page 1 Complete Manual for RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Document 411-0049-30 Rev. A November 2020...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview What's in this Guide Features Unpacking the Camera A Quick Look at the Camera Features of Interest During Installation Features of Interest During Operation Installing the Camera Don’t Void Your Warranty! Safety Notes Cabling Notes Functional Check Status Light Selecting the Installation Area What You Will Need for the Installation Basic Connections...
  • Page 3 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Configuring IP Streaming Viewing the RTSP Stream Stopping the IP Stream Setting up RTSP Streaming in Easy Mode Setting up RTSP Streaming in Custom Mode RTSP Streaming Protocol and URL Configuring RTMP Streaming Setting the Custom Home Position and Other Preset Shots Renaming Presets and Custom CCU Scenes...
  • Page 4 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera camera home camera pan camera tilt camera zoom camera ptz-position camera preset camera chained-preset camera ccu scene camera ccu get camera ccu set camera focus camera resolution camera led camera icr video mute camera standby...
  • Page 5 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Check the Status Light First Check the Cables Next Power/Responsiveness Issues Camera Control and Other Issues Video and Streaming Issues Restoring Factory Settings from the Web Interface Restoring Factory Default Settings Via Hardware Operation, Storage, and Care Glossary Compliance and Conformity Statements...
  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview ® This guide describes installation and related information for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT in-ceiling HD PTZ camera: Camera with OneLINK HDMI camera extension – 999-99800-100 (North America), 999-99800-101 (Europe/UK), 999-99800-109 (Australia/New Zealand) Camera with OneLINK Bridge A/V interface – 999-99800-200 (North America), 999-99800-201 (Europe/UK), 999-99800-209 (Australia/New Zealand) What's in this Guide...
  • Page 7: Unpacking The Camera

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Unpacking the Camera Note This camera is shipped with a tile brace for use in suspended acoustic tile ceilings. Safety wires for suspending and leveling the tile brace are not included, but are strongly recommended. (we recommend the Speed Connect Hardware Kit from Chief, part number CMSHDW) Make sure you receive all the items you expected.
  • Page 8: A Quick Look At The Camera

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera A Quick Look at the Camera The RoboFLIP 30 HDBT in-ceiling HD PTZ camera is designed for recessed mounting. The features of interest during installation are not visible after the installation is complete. Features of Interest During Installation Camera enclosure –...
  • Page 9: Installing The Camera

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Installing the Camera This section covers: Connections and pre-installation functional check Selecting the location for the camera Preparing the ceiling Installing the camera Don’t Void Your Warranty! Caution This product is for indoor use only. Do not install or operate this product if it has been dropped, damaged, or exposed to liquids.
  • Page 10: Functional Check

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Functional Check Before you install the camera, you may want to verify functionality. 1. Connect the camera in its minimum functional configuration. If not powered by a OneLINK device, the camera can be connected to an HDBaseT-capable third-party control device through a PoE++ power injector (not provided).
  • Page 11: Selecting The Installation Area

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Selecting the Installation Area Note All above-ceiling work must conform to local building codes and should be performed by qualified personnel. Verify that the area above the ceiling where the camera is to be installed is clear of obstructions and provides enough room for the camera enclosure.
  • Page 12 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Camera powered by OneLINK Bridge The OneLINK Bridge AV interface provides audio connections and SDI video output as well as standard OneLINK capabilities.
  • Page 13: Installing The Camera In A Suspended Tile Ceiling

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Installing the Camera in a Suspended Tile Ceiling The camera is mounted above the ceiling, with only the trim ring and the camera shell accessible from below. The camera rests on a support plate above the ceiling tile; the support plate is suspended and leveled by safety wires.
  • Page 14: Initial Device Set-Up And System Administration Tasks

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Initial Device Set-Up and System Administration Tasks Vaddio cameras have a web interface for initial device set-up, administrative control, and operation. When any Vaddio product is shipped from the factory, there is no admin password and the administrative controls are not available.
  • Page 15: Access And Initial Device Set-Up Using The Vaddio Device Controller

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Access and Initial Device Set-Up Using the Vaddio Device Controller The Vaddio Device Controller is a stand-alone appliance for working with Vaddio products' web interfaces. Ways the Vaddio Device Controller makes your tasks easier: Easily scan your network for Vaddio devices –...
  • Page 16: Initial Device Set-Up And Access Using The Vaddio Deployment Tool

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Initial Device Set-Up and Access Using the Vaddio Deployment Tool The Vaddio Deployment Tool simplifies provisioning and system administration for most Vaddio products, and provides a shortcut to each device's web interface. This tool is available as a free download at https://info.legrandav.com/VaddioDeploymentTool.
  • Page 17 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera To complete the initial device set-up with the Vaddio Deployment Tool: Note The screen shots in this procedure show a different device; the steps are the same for any Vaddio camera or other device.
  • Page 18: Manual Access And Initial Device Set-Up

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera To access the camera's web interface from the Vaddio Deployment Tool: Select the camera's IP address from any page where it appears. The Vaddio Deployment Tool does one of these things: Takes you to the camera's Initial Device Setup page if no admin password has been set.
  • Page 19: Initial Access To The Web Interface

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Initial Access to the Web Interface Before the product is configured, HTTP access is disabled. This is also true after restoring factory defaults. When you access the web interface, you may encounter this message: Switch to HTTPS if you see this message.
  • Page 20 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera To complete the initial device set-up: The first time you access any Vaddio device's web interface, it presents a landing page to set the admin password. There may be additional initial device set-up tasks. After you complete the initial device set-up, you will be able to work with the product.
  • Page 21: Web Interface Cheat Sheet

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Web Interface Cheat Sheet Where to find the camera controls you need right now. What controls do you need? Go to this screen Camera operation (any page) Stop sending video (video mute) Enter or exit standby mode Camera operation Controls (user or guest access)
  • Page 22: System Administration

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera System Administration This chapter covers settings for managing the camera as an element of your network. What controls do you need? Go to this screen Network settings Networking Hostname DNS server DHCP or static addressing Static: IP address, subnet mask, gateway...
  • Page 23: Managing Access And Passwords

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Managing Access and Passwords ECURITY PAGE The Account Passwords and Web Server areas of the Security page provide basic security for the web interface: Admin password – Required for access to the admin pages of the web interface and for Telnet access to the device.
  • Page 24 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera To enable Telnet access: If your installation requires camera access via Telnet, you may choose to enable the camera's internal Telnet server. To enable VISCA Over IP access: To control the camera using Vaddio's VISCA-compatible serial command set, enable VISCA Over IP. To enable HTTP access: By default, the web interface uses the HTTPS protocol, and HTTP is disabled.
  • Page 25: Optional For Dhcp Environments: Changing From A Dhcp Address To A Static Ip Address

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Optional For DHCP Environments: Changing from a DHCP Address to a Static IP Address ETWORKING PAGE In a network that assigns IP addresses automatically, the camera's IP address may change from time to time.
  • Page 26: Changing The Camera's Hostname

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Changing the Camera's Hostname ETWORKING PAGE If your network supports hostname resolution, you may find it convenient to change the camera's hostname to something easy to remember, such as camera-center-boardroom. Work with your IT department to ensure that the new hostname conforms to the organization's naming conventions.
  • Page 27: Specifying Time Zone And Ntp Server

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Specifying Time Zone and NTP Server ETWORKING PAGE Using automatic NTP updating ensures that the timestamps in the camera's diagnostic log are accurate. Specifying your time zone may make it easier to match logged events with other actions and external events.
  • Page 28: Configuring Camera Behavior

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Configuring Camera Behavior This chapter covers managing the camera as a part of the room's AV environment. What controls do you need? Go to this screen Camera behavior and adjustments Camera Set or clear presets and preset chains Set the speed for pan, tilt, or zoom motions...
  • Page 29: Stopping The Ip Stream

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Stopping the IP Stream TREAMING PAGE Options: To stop IP streaming entirely: Clear the Enable IP Streaming check box. To stop the video portion of the stream, but leave the stream running: Mute the video. This also stops the video locally, so the connected display is blank.
  • Page 30: Setting Up Rtsp Streaming In Custom Mode

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Setting up RTSP Streaming in Custom Mode TREAMING PAGE 1. Select Custom quality mode. 2. Select the desired resolution. 3. Select the desired frame rate. 4. Select Constant or Variable bit rate. 5.
  • Page 31: Rtsp Streaming Protocol And Url

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera RTSP Streaming Protocol and URL TREAMING PAGE RTSP is the default streaming protocol. When IP streaming is enabled, the RTSP stream is automatically available at the streaming URL shown. RTSP port: Vaddio strongly recommends using the default RTSP port number. Path: The portion of the streaming URL that appears after the IP address.
  • Page 32: Configuring Rtmp Streaming

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Configuring RTMP Streaming TREAMING PAGE To use RTMP streaming, you must have an account with a streaming service. To configure an RTMP streaming service: 1. Select RTMP streaming, and select Settings. 2.
  • Page 33 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera To select the enabled RTMP streaming service: Expand the list of available streaming services, and select the one to use. Note When RTMP streaming is selected and a service is configured, the camera streams to that service until you stop the stream.
  • Page 34: Setting The Custom Home Position And Other Preset Shots

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Setting the Custom Home Position and Other Preset Shots AMERA PAGE The camera's default home position is 0° pan and 0° tilt, at 1x zoom; you can set a different home position. You can also define other presets for shots that you expect to use repeatedly.
  • Page 35: Renaming Presets And Custom Ccu Scenes

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Renaming Presets and Custom CCU Scenes AMERA PAGE You can rename presets and custom scenes. The process is the same for both. Right-click the button for the custom scene or preset, and edit the label. Working with Preset Chains AMERA PAGE Preset chains automate the process of moving through a series of shots.
  • Page 36 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera To define a preset chain: 1. In the Preset Chains area, select Edit. The Preset Chains window opens. 2. Select the chain to edit, if it is not already selected. 3.
  • Page 37: Initial Lighting And Color Settings

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Initial Lighting and Color Settings AMERA PAGE No two rooms are exactly alike – but a lot of rooms are a lot alike. The technical folks at Vaddio (Scott, to be specific) have already set up adjustments for common lighting scenarios (CCU scenes) –...
  • Page 38: Lighting And Image Quality Cheat Sheet

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Lighting and Image Quality Cheat Sheet Here are some tips for using the CCU settings for lighting and image quality. For more detailed information on each setting, see Lighting Adjustments Fine-Tuning Image Quality and Color.
  • Page 39: Color Adjustment Cheat Sheet

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Color Adjustment Cheat Sheet Here are some tips for using the color-related CCU settings. For more detailed information on each setting, Fine-Tuning Image Quality and Color. What do you need to correct? Make this adjustment: Colors look less vivid than they should Increase Chroma...
  • Page 40: Speed Adjustments

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Speed Adjustments AMERA PAGE The following speed adjustments are available: Manual pan, tilt, and zoom speeds – Used when you control camera movements with the IR Remote Commander or the arrow buttons in the web interface Global Preset Non-Tri-Sync Speeds –...
  • Page 41: Setting The Speed Of Movements To Presets

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Setting the Speed of Movements to Presets AMERA PAGE To set speeds for movements to presets: 1. Store presets at several points in the room, at different zoom levels, saving them without selecting the Tri-Sync option.
  • Page 42: Adjusting Tri-Synchronous Motion Speed

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Adjusting Tri-Synchronous Motion Speed AMERA PAGE The Tri-Synchronous Motion algorithm calculates the pan, tilt and zoom speeds needed for the camera to move from one preset to the next so that all three movements begin together and arrive at the same time. You may need to experiment to find the best Tri-Sync speed setting.
  • Page 43: Additional Settings

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Additional Settings YSTEM PAGE ENERAL TAB The General tab of the System page provides access to: Status light behaviors Video behaviors Interactions with the IR remote Serial communication options Setting Name Function LED On/Off...
  • Page 44 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Setting Name Function Video Output Select the desired video output resolution and frame rate. Default is Resolution 1080p/59.94. IR Remote Enable/disable the camera's IR sensor. Leave this ON if using the IR Remote Commander to control the camera.
  • Page 45: System Maintenance

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera System Maintenance This chapter covers maintenance tasks. What's in this chapter: Saving and restoring the camera's configuration data Updating firmware Rebooting The System pages for the different products are similar to each other, but include product-specific features as well.
  • Page 46: Installing A Camera Firmware Update

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Installing a Camera Firmware Update YSTEM PAGE IRMWARE TAB Caution The camera must remain connected to power and to the network during the update. Interrupting the update could make the camera unusable. 1.
  • Page 47: Rebooting The Camera

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Rebooting the Camera YSTEM PAGE IRMWARE TAB This can help if the camera stops responding as you expect. In the System Utilities section, select Reboot.
  • Page 48: Contacting Vaddio Technical Support

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Contacting Vaddio Technical Support ELP PAGE If you can't resolve an issue using your troubleshooting skills (or the Troubleshooting table in this manual), we are here to help. You’ll find information for contacting Vaddio Technical Support on the Help page. The model identifier and the link for support information vary depending on the camera model.
  • Page 49: Accessing The Diagnostic Logs

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Accessing the Diagnostic Logs IAGNOSTICS PAGE If you encounter a problem that you can’t solve, your Vaddio technical support representative may ask you to download and email the log file available from the Diagnostics screen. Note The log may include large numbers of internal events even when no errors have occurred.
  • Page 50: Using The Ir Remote

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Using the IR Remote The IR remote provides basic camera control. What do you need to do? Button(s) Power on or standby Power (green button at top right) Select the camera to control (if this Camera Select buttons 1 through 3 remote controls more than one) (second row of buttons)
  • Page 51: Operating The Camera From The Web Interface

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Operating the Camera from the Web Interface ONTROLS PAGE By default, the operator's page of the web interface is not available. The administrator must set a password for the user account or enable guest access. Only the operator's page is available with user or guest access.
  • Page 52: Moving The Camera

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Moving the Camera Use the arrow buttons for camera pan and tilt.  The center button moves the camera to the home position. Zooming In or Out Use the Zoom + button to zoom in and the Zoom  - button to zoom out. Moving the Camera to a Preset Position Presets are camera shots that have been stored.
  • Page 53: Telnet Command Reference

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Telnet Command Reference Vaddio's Telnet command protocol allows external devices to control the camera. Network connectivity and a Telnet client are required; Telnet port 23 is used. Telnet sessions require the administrator account login.  In addition to the camera control commands, Telnet session management commands are available –...
  • Page 54: Camera Home

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera camera home Moves the camera to its home position. Synopsis camera home >camera home Example > camera pan Moves the camera horizontally. Synopsis camera pan { left [<speed>] | right [<speed>] | stop | get | set } Options left Moves the camera left.
  • Page 55: Camera Tilt

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera camera tilt Moves the camera vertically. Synopsis camera tilt{ up [<speed>] | down [<speed>] | stop | get | set} Options Moves the camera up. Moves the camera down. down speed <1 –...
  • Page 56: Camera Zoom

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera camera zoom Zooms the camera in toward the subject or out away from the subject. Synopsis camera zoom { in [<speed>] | out [<speed>] | stop | get | set} Options Moves the camera in.
  • Page 57: Camera Ptz-Position

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera camera ptz-position Specifies multiple-axis movements to absolute positions. Pan, tilt, and zoom may be specified in any order. All movements start simultaneously. Synopsis camera ptz-position pan <position> tilt <position> zoom <position> [no_wait] Options pan <position>...
  • Page 58: Camera Preset

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera camera preset Moves the camera to the specified preset, or stores the current camera position and optionally CCU information, either with or without specifying that Tri-Synchronous Motion is to be used when moving to this position.
  • Page 59: Camera Chained-Preset

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera camera chained-preset Starts or stops a preset chain that has been defined in the web interface. Synopsis camera chained-preset { recall <chain> | stop } Options recall <1 – 16> Runs the specified preset chain.
  • Page 60: Camera Ccu Get

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera camera ccu get Returns CCU (lighting and color) information. Synopsis camera ccu get <param> Options Returns all current CCU settings. auto_white_balance Returns the current state of the auto white balance setting (on or off).
  • Page 61: Camera Ccu Set

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera camera ccu set Sets the specified CCU (lighting and color) information. Synopsis camera ccu set <param> <value> Options auto_white_balance {on | off} Sets the current state of the auto white balance setting (on or off).
  • Page 62: Camera Focus

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera camera focus Changes the camera focus. Synopsis camera focus { near [<speed>] | far [<speed> | stop | mode {get | auto | manual}} Options near Brings the focus nearer to the camera. Can only be used when camera is in manual mode.
  • Page 63: Camera Resolution

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera camera resolution Gets or sets the camera's video output resolution. Notes Video streams may be at lower resolutions than the configured resolution, but cannot be at higher resolutions. Changing the resolution interrupts the IP stream. If you are viewing the IP stream, you will need to reopen the stream on the media player.
  • Page 64: Camera Led

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera camera led Set or change the behavior of the status light. Synopsis camera led { get | off | on } Options Returns the status light's current state (on or off).
  • Page 65: Video Mute

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera video mute Gets or sets the camera's video mute status. When video is muted, the camera sends black video with an on-screen message stating that video mute is on. This can be desirable when preparing the room or when privacy is needed.
  • Page 66: Network Settings Get

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera network settings get Returns the current network settings for MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway. Synopsis network settings get > network settings get Example Name eth0:WAN MAC Address 48:6F:77:64:79:21 IP Address 192.168.1.67...
  • Page 67: Streaming Ip Enable

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera streaming ip enable Set or change the state of IP streaming. Synopsis streaming ip enable { get | on | off | toggle} Parameters Returns the current state of IP streaming Enables IP streaming.
  • Page 68: Network Ping

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera network ping Sends an ICMP ECHO_REQUEST to the specified IP address or hostname. Synopsis network ping [count <count>] [size <size>] <string> Options <count> The number of ECHO_REQUEST packets to send.
  • Page 69: System Factory-Reset

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera system factory-reset Gets or sets the factory reset status. When the factory reset status is on, the system resets to factory defaults on reboot. Synopsis system factory-reset { get | on | off} Options Returns the camera's current factory reset status.
  • Page 70: History

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera history Returns the most recently issued commands from the current Telnet session. 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 recall historic information.
  • Page 71: Serial Command Reference

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Serial Command Reference ® The Vaddio Serial Control Protocol is similar 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 Vaddio- specific commands in the following command and inquiry lists.
  • Page 72 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_Iris Reset 8x 01 04 0B 00 FF Iris setting pq = iris position 8x 01 04 0B 02 FF (0h, 05h-11h) Down 8x 01 04 0B 03 FF Iris Values –...
  • Page 73: Shutter Speed Values (Cam_Shutter)

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Shutter Speed Values (CAM_Shutter) 50/25 Value 60/59.94/30/29.97 fps 0x15 1/10000 1/10000 0x14 1/6000 1/6000 0x13 1/4000 1/3500 0x12 1/3000 1/2500 0x11 1/2000 1/1750 0x10 1/1500 1/1250 0x0F 1/1000 1/1000 0x0E 1/725 1/600...
  • Page 74 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Iris Values (CAM_Iris) Value Iris 0x11 F1.6 0x10 0x0F F2.4 0x0E F2.8 0x0D F3.4 0x0C 0x0B F4.8 0x0A F5.6 0x09 F6.8 0x08 0x07 F9.6 0x06 0x05 0x00 CLOSED Iris Gain and Gain Limit Values (CAM_Gain) Iris Gain Iris Gain Limit Value...
  • Page 75: Color And Light Management Inquiry Commands

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Color and Light Management Inquiry Commands Inquiry Command Command Response Packet Comments CAM_WBModeInq 8x 09 04 35 FF y0 50 00 FF Auto y0 50 05 FF Manual CAM_RGainInq 8x 09 04 43 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Red gain...
  • Page 76 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_Focus Stop 8x 01 04 08 00 FF Variable speed: p = 0 (low) to 7 (high) Far (std) 8x 01 04 08 02 FF Direct and Near Limit: pqrs = Near (std) 8x 01 04 08 03 FF...
  • Page 77: Movement, Zoom, And Focus Inquiry Commands

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Movement, Zoom, and Focus Inquiry Commands Inquiry Command Command Response Packet Comments Pan-TiltPosInq 8x 09 06 12 FF y0 50 0w 0w 0w 0w 0z 0z wwww= Pan position 0z 0z FF zzzz=Tilt Position CAM_ZoomPosInq...
  • Page 78: Other Inquiry Commands

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Other Inquiry Commands Inquiry Command Command Response Packet Comments CAM_PowerInq 8x 09 04 00 FF y0 50 02 FF y0 50 03 FF Off (standby) Corresponds to camera standby get in Telnet API CAM_IPAddress 8x 09 08 4E 00 00 y0 50 49 50 00 00 00 0p 0p...
  • Page 79: Specifications

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Specifications Video and Image Video Resolutions 1080p/60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25 Outputs/Protocols HDBT 1080i/60, 59.94, 50 IP (H.264) Streaming 720p/60, 59.94, 50 IP Streaming RTSP with H.264 compression up to 1080p/30 Resolution RTMP up to 1080p/30 16:9 for all resolutions...
  • Page 80: Troubleshooting And Care

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Troubleshooting and Care Use this information to determine whether it's time to call Vaddio Technical Support. Check the Status Light First When the camera doesn't behave as you expect, check the status light before you do anything else. Blue: Normal operation (blinks once when the camera receives a command from the remote) Red: On-air tally (pro AV color scheme only;...
  • Page 81: Camera Control And Other Issues

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Camera Control and Other Issues What is it doing? Possible causes Check and correct The camera does not The remote and the camera are not Press the Camera Select 1 button on respond to the remote, but using the same IR channel.
  • Page 82: Restoring Factory Settings From The Web Interface

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Restoring Factory Settings from the Web Interface YSTEM PAGE IRMWARE TAB Sometimes it’s easiest to just start over. To restore the original factory settings…click Restore Factory Settings. This will overwrite everything you have customized – custom CCU scenes and presets, soft DIP switch settings, passwords, room labels, and more.
  • Page 83: Operation, Storage, And Care

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Operation, Storage, and Care For smears or smudges on the product, wipe with a clean, soft cloth. Use a lens cleaner on the lens. Do not use any abrasive chemicals. Keep this device away from food and liquids.
  • Page 84: Glossary

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Glossary auto white balance A setting that allows the camera to manage color adjustments automatically. backlight compensation A setting that reduces contrast to adjust for bright light behind the main subject of the shot. bandwidth Data transfer rate (bits per second) for the stream.
  • Page 85 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera flombodulator A technically complex item the name of which you can't recall at the moment. frame rate The number of output video frames per second. For streaming, higher frame rates use more bandwidth. frequency selection (camera and remote) The carrier frequency (Camera 1, Camera 2, or Camera 3) that the camera is configured to recognize from the IR Remote Commander.
  • Page 86 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera PoE, PoE+, PoE++ Power over Ethernet; a means of powering a device using its network connection. Requires a mid-span power injector. PoE+ and PoE++ deliver more power than PoE. preset A stored camera position.
  • Page 87 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera tally, tally light, on-air tally (broadcasting) A red light indicating that the camera is broadcasting. Vaddio cameras provide tally indications when the status light is set to the Pro A/V color scheme. UCC, UC conferencing Unified Communications Conferencing;...
  • Page 88: Compliance And Conformity Statements

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Compliance and Conformity Statements FCC Part 15 Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B, of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 89 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Immunity: KN24 2008 (CISPR 24: 1997 + A1: Information Technology Equipment Immunity 2000 + A2: 2002) EN 55035: 2017 +A11: 2020 Electromagnetic Compatibility of Multimedia Equipment – Immunity Requirements EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge Requirements EN 61000-4-3...
  • Page 90: Photo Credits

    Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera Photo Credits This manual may include some or all of these photos. European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, a Flight Engineer with Expedition 42, photographs the Earth through a window in the Cupola on the International Space Station By NASA - https://blogs.nasa.gov/ISS_Science_Blog/2015/03/06/women-in-space-part-two-whats- gender-got-to-do-with-it/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=38834990 Carl Sagan, Bruce Murray, Louis Friedman (founders) and Harry Ashmore (advisor), on the occasion of...
  • Page 91: Index

    CCU settings 33-34, 53, 55-56 chain, preset 30-31, 54 Index cheat sheet 16, 33-34, 45 color adjustment 34 lighting and image quality 33 Vaddio IR Remote Commander 45 3G Level A/Level B setting 38 web interface 16 check, pre-installation functional 5 chroma setting 32-34, 55-56 absolute position 52 cleaning 78...
  • Page 92 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera gain 32-34, 55 labels, room 22 blue 32, 34 LED 59, 75 iris 33 enabling/disabling 59 red 32, 34 meaning of colors 75 gamma setting 32-33 LED Color Scheme setting 38 getting help 43 LED On/Off setting 38 guest access 18...
  • Page 93 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera pan/tilt/zoom controls 45, 47 passwords 15, 18 admin, setting 15 safety requirements 4-5 ping command 63 saving a configuration 40 point light compensation 32-33 scenes, CCU 30, 32, 47 position, absolute 52 naming 30 power 45, 75...
  • Page 94 Complete Manual for the RoboFLIP 30 HDBT In-Ceiling HD PTZ Camera reading from web interface 41 VISCA Over IP 19 Standard Control/Codec Control 38 enabling 19 System page (web) 41-42, 77 voilà, a small cat 76 system time 22 warranty 4 tablet 10 waypoint 30-31 technical specifications 74...
  • Page 95 ©2020 Legrand AV Inc. Vaddio is a registered trademark of Legrand AV Inc. All other brand names or marks are used for identification purposes and are trademarks of their respective owners. All patents are protected under existing designations.

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