Introduction Functions and Features The Crestron professional joystick controller designed to work in a Crestron 2-Series control system network (Cresnet operation of networked cameras and lenses. Precise camera positioning and zoom lens adjustment is enabled by its ergonomic 3-axis joystick with large grip and cushioned wrist rest.
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Digital Joystick Camera Controller The CAMIDJ can be used alone or in combination with any Crestron touchpanel to provide the perfect head end for camera control networks of virtually any size. The supplied example program includes a CamiDJ Interface Module that permits control of up to four camera pan/tilt heads.
Overall Dimensions Weight The latest versions can be obtained from the Crestron website. Refer to NOTE after last footnote. Crestron 2-Series control systems include the AV2 and PRO2. Consult the latest Crestron Product Catalog for a complete list of 2-Series control systems.
The CAMIDJ is housed in a black/silver metal enclosure with integral wrist-rest. Refer to illustrations below and on the next page. Physical Views of C2N-CAMIDJ (19.58 cm) 4 • Digital Joystick Camera Controller: C2N-CAMIDJ 9.44 in (23.98 cm) IRIS SPEED...
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Crestron C2N-CAMIDJ Physical Views of C2N-CAMIDJ (continued) FRONT SIDE (13.54 cm) REAR Operations Guide – DOC. 6341 Digital Joystick Camera Controller 5.33 in Digital Joystick Camera Controller: C2N-CAMIDJ • 5 SETUP 24 Y Z G...
These red speed LEDs indicate the speed mode selected by the joystick thumb switches, as determined by the CamiDJ Interface Module or a comparable SIMPL program. The LEDs are off by default when unit power is turned on. 6 • Digital Joystick Camera Controller: C2N-CAMIDJ 2-Digit, SPEED...
The rear panel SETUP pushbutton and its associated red LED are used for setup of the unit’s network ID during the initial configuration of a Cresnet system or when Operations Guide – DOC. 6341 Digital Joystick Camera Controller Digital Joystick Camera Controller: C2N-CAMIDJ • 7...
Cresnet power usage of the entire chain. If the unit is a home-run from a Crestron system power supply network port, the Cresnet power usage of that unit is the Cresnet power usage of the entire run.
This method Operations Guide – DOC. 6341 Digital Joystick Camera Controller RESISTANCE WIRE GAUGE Doubled CAT5 Tripled CAT5 Digital Joystick Camera Controller: C2N-CAMIDJ • 9...
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10. Repeat this procedure for each CAMIDJ to be added to the system. 1. Ensure that all CAMIDJs are connected to the control system. 2. Open the Crestron Viewport version 3.35 or later. 3. From the Viewport menu, select Functions | Assign Cresnet ID by Serial Number.
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1. Open the Crestron Viewport. 2. From the Viewport menu, select Functions | Serial Number Conversion Tool. The “Serial Number window is displayed. (Refer to the following figure.) Digital Joystick Camera Controller: C2N-CAMIDJ • 11 TSID TSID Conversion Tool”...
NOTE: Verify that you have sufficient Cresnet power to support your net devices. The following diagram shows a Cresnet configuration that includes the CAMIDJ and two Crestron C2N-CAMIDSPTs. (A complete configuration for control of remote video cameras would include distribution of the cameras’ video output to a local video monitor or to a touchpanel that supports real-time video so you can see the results of your setting adjustments.)
Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com. First-time users will need to establish a user account. You can create a program that allows you to include the CAMIDJ in a Crestron control system using the Crestron programming tools Crestron SystemBuilder™ and SIMPL Windows.
It provides a well-designed graphical environment with a number of workspaces (i.e., windows) in which a programmer can select, configure, program, test, and monitor a Crestron control system. SIMPL Windows offers drag and drop functionality in a familiar Windows This section describes a sample SIMPL Windows program that includes a CAMIDJ.
This window displays CAMIDJ device information. Select the Net ID tab to change the Net ID, as shown in the following figure. “Device Settings” Window Operations Guide – DOC. 6341 Digital Joystick Camera Controller Digital Joystick Camera Controller: C2N-CAMIDJ • 15...
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Net ID match. For Net ID hardware setting details, refer to “Identity Code” on page 9. CAMIDJ Symbol in Programming Manager Programming Manager is where programmers “program” a Crestron control system by assigning signals to symbols. The illustration below shows the CAMIDJ symbol in the SIMPL Windows’ Programming Manager.
The signal type is displayed on the Status Bar when the signal is highlighted. For additional information, refer to Doc. 6120, Crestron SIMPL Windows Symbol Guide. It may be downloaded from the Crestron website.
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Digital Joystick Camera Controller CAMIDJ Input and Output Signal Descriptions (continued on next page) 18 • Digital Joystick Camera Controller: C2N-CAMIDJ SIGNAL TYPE AND NAME DESCRIPTION Activates the LED feedback of the IRIS AUTO button for as long as the input is high.
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Activates the LED feedback of the ZOOM button for as long as the input is high. If used with the CamiDJ Interface, this input will be connected to the {{ZoomLED-F>>C2N-CAMIDJ}} output of the module. Activation of Digital input: the signal indicates that the zoom speed adjust mode (encoder <...
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Digital Joystick Camera Controller CAMIDJ Input and Output Signal Descriptions (continued) (continued on next page) 20 • Digital Joystick Camera Controller: C2N-CAMIDJ SIGNAL TYPE AND NAME DESCRIPTION Activates the SPEED HIGH feedback indicator for as long as the input is high.
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0x0000 at full up. A value of 0x8000 denotes the center spring Analog output: < Tilt > back position. If used with the CamiDJ Interface, this output will be connected to the {{C2N-CAMIDJ>>Tilt}} input of the module. Digital Joystick Camera Controller: C2N-CAMIDJ • 21...
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Digital Joystick Camera Controller CAMIDJ Input and Output Signal Descriptions (continued) 22 • Digital Joystick Camera Controller: C2N-CAMIDJ SIGNAL TYPE AND NAME DESCRIPTION Reports the current zoom position (twist axis) of the joystick. Reported values will range from 0xFFFF at full twist left, to 0x0000 at full twist right.
C2N-CAMIDJ.ZIP. Uploading and Upgrading NOTE: Crestron recommends that you use the latest software and that each device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features. Please check the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/updates) for the latest versions of software and firmware.
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Crestron e-Control Reference Guide (Doc. 6052) or the respective Operations Guide for the control system. These documents are available from the Crestron website. Refer to the following figure for a typical connection diagram when uploading files.
2-Series Control System Reference Guide (Doc. 6256). 1. Start SIMPL Windows. 2. Select File | Open to view the “Open” window, navigate to the SIMPL Window file (.smw), and click Open. 3. Select Project | Transfer Program. Digital Joystick Camera Controller: C2N-CAMIDJ • 25...
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NOTE: Refer to the respective Operations Guide for the control system for details about the other fields shown on the “Send Program” window. “Send Program” Window 26 • Digital Joystick Camera Controller: C2N-CAMIDJ 1. Verify that the procedure for “Communication Settings” that begins on page 23 has been performed.
To take advantage of all the available features, it is important that the unit contains extension .csf the latest firmware. Please check the Crestron website for the latest version of firmware. Not every product has a firmware upgrade, but as Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of its products, firmware upgrades are posted.
After installing the CAMIDJ, as described in “Hardware Hookup” on page 12, upload the example program, which includes the CamiDJ Interface Module program. (Refer to “Upload via Crestron Viewport” on page 26.) Verify that the Net IDs of the installed Camera Interface units (Crestron CAMIDSPTs or equivalent third-party devices) correspond to the Net IDs assigned in the program (34, 35, 36, and 37).
For assistance in your local time zone, refer to the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/) for a listing of Crestron worldwide offices. You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website to ask questions about Crestron products. First-time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.
For detailed information and signal descriptions of the CamiDJ Interface Module, refer to the SIMPL Window’s Help file (F1). 30 • Digital Joystick Camera Controller: C2N-CAMIDJ Crestron C2N-CAMIDJ Operations Guide - DOC. 6341...
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