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ALFAtron ALF-12-20X-HD-TC User Manual

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ALF-12 / 20X-HD-TC, ALF-12 / 20X-SD-TC PTZ Tracking
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  • Page 1 ALFATRON ELECTRONICS GmbH GERMANY ALF-12 / 20X-HD-TC, ALF-12 / 20X-SD-TC PTZ Tracking Camera User Manual...
  • Page 2 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC FCC Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 3 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Preface This manual describes the functions, installation and operation principles and methods of the product in detail. Before installing and using this product, please read it carefully. 1. Safety precautions • During transportation, storage, installation, and use, it is necessary to prevent heavy pressure, severe vibration, and immersion to avoid damage to the product.
  • Page 4 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Installation Safety • Do not rotate the cylinder of the product by hand, otherwise it will destroy the rotating shaft of the structure. • Installation and placement of equipment should be horizontal and stable, and the product should not be tilted, otherwise the picture may be skewed.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Table of Contents 1. System overview ........................... 4 1.1 System introduction ......................4 1.2 Product advantages ......................4 1.3 Product features ........................5 2. Port introduction – ALF-XX-HD-TC ....................6 2.1 Port introduction – ALF-XX-SD-TC ....................7 3.
  • Page 6 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 8.7 Restore default.......................... 34 9. Technical parameters ........................34 10. VISCA protocol command list ....................36 11. Pelco-D protocol command list ....................45 12. Pelco-P protocol command list....................46 13 Maintenance and troubleshooting .................... 48 13.1 Maintenance ........................48 13.2 Troubleshooting ......................

  • Page 7: System Overview

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 1. System overview 1.1 System introduction The ALF-XX-HD-TC / ALF-XX-SD-TC is a dedicated smart camera solution leading in the international education information industry. The tracking camera features a built-in high-speed processor and advanced image processing and analytical algorithm, which allows it to track and detect teachers, students and blackboard-writing accurately and quickly.

  • Page 8: Product Features

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Self-adaptive image: The tracking camera zooms depending on the distance to target so that  the visual image maintains proper size and scale. High environmental suitability: Tracking result will not be affected by classroom size, shape ...

  • Page 9: Port Introduction - Alf-Xx-Hd-Tc

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 2. Port introduction – ALF-XX-HD-TC 1. Close-up lens 2. Panorama (Wide) lens 3. USB3.0 output 1 (panorama lens output) 4. HDMIoutput 1 (panorama lens output) 5. LAN network port for panorama lens 6. USB3.0 output 2 (close-up lens output) 7.

  • Page 10: Port Introduction - Alf-Xx-Sd-Tc

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 2.1 Port introduction – ALF-XX-SD-TC 1. Close-up lens 2. Panorama lens 3. LAN network port for panorama lens 4. SDI output 1 (panorama lens output) 5. SDI output 2 (close-up lens output) 6. RS-232 control port 7. Audio input port 8.
  • Page 11 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Pin definition: Port Definition Data Terminal Ready Data Set Ready Transmit Data Signal ground Receive Data Signal ground IR OUT IR Commander Signal IR No Connection...

  • Page 12: Dimensions

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 3. Dimensions...

  • Page 13: System Connection

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 4. System connection 4.1 Installation layout Space for blackboard- Space for installation of student-tracking writing detection and camera, student status detection camera camera installation and student binocular camera Blackboard Platform Student area Space for installation of teacher tracking camera,...

  • Page 14: System Wiring

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC The tracking camera is installed about 1.8 - 2.5m from the ground (distance from the panoramic lens to the floor), 5 - 15m from the blackboard (when the distance is 5 - 9m, 4mm panoramic lens is recommended; when distance is 9 - 15m, 6mm panoramic lens is recommended). Teacher tracking camera should be installed near the central axis of the classroom as much as possible to get the best result of tracking camera shooting.

  • Page 15: Configuration Tools

    5.1 Set IP address of the tracking machine Open Alfatron tracking software, click Settings -> IP address -> Search successively (refer to Figure 5.1-1 for details), the configuration interface will display all valid devices in the LAN, check the type of device to be configured and click Confirm.

  • Page 16: Configure Tracking Parameters

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 5.2 Configure tracking parameters. To configure, follow the below process: Stop tracking Set Panoramic preset and close up Set space for platform, tracking and shield Set tracking parameters Start tracking The following is a depiction of the configuration for the above process: The main interface of the configuration tool is shown in Figure 5.2-1.
  • Page 17 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 1. Set the preset position for close up The operation interface for setting preset position for close up is shown in Figure 5.2-2. The framed area indicated by the arrow has the PTZ control buttons. By controlling the Pan / Tilt position and Zoom value, it will adjust the camera angle and position to the desired preset position.
  • Page 18 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Figure 5.2-3 Operation interface Tracking area: Tracking area means the scope of area tracking the teacher. When the tracking target goes out of the tracking area, it will be considered as tracking target lost. The tracking area can be set into a polygon shape according to certain environmental conditions or set student area outside of tracking area.
  • Page 19 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Mask area: The mask area is an area that may impact the effectiveness of target tracking, these are places that may have dynamic changes such as monitors, projector, doors, and windows. See Figure 5.2-5: Figure 5.2-5 Operation interface 3.
  • Page 20 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Tracking settings: Auto-zoom: In open mode (checked), during tracking, the camera will zoom automatically according to target distance; in off mode (unchecked), during tracking, zoom remains to the value set during platform preset. V-move: In open mode (checked) and during tracking, the camera will adjust its angle of elevation according to the height of the tracking target;...
  • Page 21 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Down platform sensitivity: This is used for determining if a teacher steps down from the platform. The lower the sensitivity, the longer the teacher’s distance to the blackboard is required to trigger the down platform action. Figure 5.2-5 Operation interface For settings of action code, refer to “6.2 Description of connecting recording and broadcasting...

  • Page 22: Network Update

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 5.3 Network update When updating the camera firmware, please use the Alfatron tracking software application. Click Configuration -> Network configuration & update, to enter update interface, as shown below: Figure 5.2-8 Operation interface When upgrading, note whether the camera to be upgraded is the close-up camera or panorama camera, then click Select file ->...

  • Page 23: Description Of Recording And Broadcasting Host

    RS232 serial port and controls automatic tracking motion of teacher tracking camera. In auto- tracking mode, it does not allow control of the camera rotation or zoom by Alfatron tracking software tool or remote control; in stop auto-tracking mode, it allows control of the camera rotation or zoom by Alfatron tracking software tool or remote control.

  • Page 24: Action Code Docking

    & update, as shown below: Figure 6.2-1 Operation interface 2. Configure action code Edit action code as needed via the Alfatron tracking software tool. Click Configuration -> advance parameters. After modification, click Confirm -> save parameters, as shown below:...
  • Page 25 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Figure 6.2-2 Operation interface...

  • Page 26: Description Of Remote Control

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 7. Description of remote control 7.1. Description of keys 1. Standby key Long press standby key for 3s, the camera enters standby mode, long press this key again for 3s, the camera will perform self-inspection and return to the HOME position. When setting #0 as preset, and there is no action within 12s, the camera will return to #0 preset.

  • Page 27: Use Remote Control

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 11. Set infrared remote-control address of camera [*] + [＃] + [F1]: # 1 address [*] + [＃] + [F2]: # 2 address [*] + [＃] + [F3]: #3 address [*] + [＃] + [F4]: #4 address 12.
  • Page 28 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 2）Camera Control Move upwards: Press [ ]; move downwards: Press [ ] Rotate left: Press [ ]; rotate right: Press [ ] Center position: Press [HOME] Long press the UDLR key, it will move from low speed to high speed continuously, until it reaches the destination;...
  • Page 29 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 5）Focusing control Focusing in: Press [focusing +] key (only valid in manual focusing mode) Focusing out: Press [focusing -] key (only valid in manual focusing mode) Long press these keys will enable continuous focusing in/ focusing out, release midway will stop focusing.

  • Page 30: Set Menu

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 8 Set menu 8. 1 Main menu In a normal image, press the [MENU] key, the screen displays the menu content, use the arrow to point to the desired item. MENU ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Language English (Setup) (Camera) (P/T/Z)

  • Page 31: Camera Parameter Settings

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC SETUP ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Protocol Auto Visca Address Visca Address Fix PELCO-P Address PELCO-D Address Protocol: Protocol type VISCA/PELCO-P/PELCO- Communication address: VISCA=1~7; PELCO-P = D/auto 1~64; PELCO-D =1~64 Baud rate: Set item: 2400/4800/9600/115200 VISCA address fix: Set item: On/off 8.3 Camera parameter settings...
  • Page 32 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 1) Exposure On the CAMERA menu, move the cursor to (EXPOSURE), press the [HOME] key to enter the exposure page, as shown below: EXPOSURE ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Mode Auto Flicker 50Hz G. Limit Mode: Options: Auto, manual, shutter priority, aperture priority, brightness priority EV: Options: On/off (only valid in auto mode) Compensation Grade: Options: -7~7 (only valid in auto mode when “EV”...
  • Page 33 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 2) Color On the CAMERA menu, move the cursor to (COLOR), press the [HOME] key to enter the COLOR page, as shown below: COLOR ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ WB Mode Auto RG Tuning BG Tuning Saturation 100% WB Mode: Options: auto, 3000K, 4000K, 5000K, 6500K, manual, one-key white balance.
  • Page 34 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC IMAGE ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Brightness Contrast Sharpness Flip-H Flip-V B&W-Mode Color Gamma Default DZoom Brightness: Options: 0~14 Contrast: Options: 0~14 Sharpness: Options: 0~15 B&W-Mode: Options: color, black Flip-H: Options: on/off Flip-V: Options: on/off &white Gamma: Options: default, 0.45, 0.50, 0.55, 0.63...

  • Page 35: P/T/Z

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 5) Noise reduction On the CAMERA menu, move the cursor to (Noise reduction), press [HOME] key to enter the Noise reduction page, as shown below: NOISE REDUCTION ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ NR-2D NR-3D Dynamic Hot Pixel NR-2D: Options: auto, off, 1~7...

  • Page 36: Video Format

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 8.5 Video format On the main menu, move the cursor to (VIDEO FORMAT), press the [HOME] key to enter the VIDEO FORMAT page, as shown below: VIDEO FORMAT ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ 1080P60 1080P50 1080I60 1080I50 1080P30 1080P25 720P60 720P50...

  • Page 37: Restore Default

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 8.7 Restore default On the main menu, move the cursor to (restore), press the [HOME] key to enter the Restore page, as shown below. RESTORE DEFAULT ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Restore Default? Restore default: Options: Yes/no (Color style and video format can’t be restored default).
  • Page 38 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Focus Auto/manual Aperture Auto/manual Electronic shutter Auto/manual Backlight compensation On/off Wide dynamic Off/dynamic grade adjustment Video regulation Brightness, hue, saturation, contrast ratio, sharpness, Gamma Signal to noise ratio >55dB Panoramic lens Image sensor 1/2.8inch high-quality CMOS sensor...

  • Page 39: Visca Protocol Command List

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Horizontal control speed 0.1 ~100°/s Vertical control speed 0.1~45°/s Preset speed Horizontal: 100°/s, vertical:45°/s Preset quantity User can set 255 presets at most. Other parameters Power adapter Input AC110V-AC220V output DC12V/2.5A Input voltage DC12V±10% Input current 1.5A (maximum)
  • Page 40 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Ack/Completion Message Command package Notes z0 41 FF Returned when the command is accepted. Compl z0 51 FF Returned when the command has been executed. etion z = camera address+8 Error Messages Command package Notes Returned when the command format is different or when a...
  • Page 41 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Command Function Command package Notes 8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s pqrs: Zoom Position CAM_Zoom Focus Direct 0t 0u 0v 0w FF tuvw: Focus Position Auto 8x 01 04 35 00 FF 3000K 8x 01 04 35 01 FF...
  • Page 42 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Command Function Command package Notes Down 8x 01 04 0C 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 0C 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Gain Position Reset 8x 01 04 0D 00 FF 8x 01 04 0D 02 FF...
  • Page 43 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Command Function Command package Notes 0:60% 1:70% 2:80% 3:90% 4:100% 5:110% 6:120% 7:130% 8:140% 9:150% 10:160% 11:160% 12:180% 13:190% 14:200% pqrs: Camera CAM_IDWrite 8x 01 04 22 0p 0q 0r 0s FF (=0000 to FFFF) Turn on the menu...
  • Page 44 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Command Function Command package Notes 5:720P50 D: 1080P29.97 6:1080P30 E: 720P29.97 7:1080P25 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 01 FF Down 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 02 FF Left 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 03 FF...
  • Page 45 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Search command Command Command package Return package Notes y0 50 02 FF CAM_PowerInq 8x 09 04 00 FF y0 50 03 FF Off(Standby) CAM_ZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 47 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Zoom Position...
  • Page 46 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC CAM_ApertureInq 8x 09 04 42 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Aperture Gain y0 50 00 FF CAM_PictureEffectModeInq 8x 09 04 63 FF y0 50 04 FF B&W p: Memory number CAM_MemoryInq 8x 09 04 3F FF y0 50 0p FF last operated.
  • Page 47 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 0:1080P60 8:720P30 1:1080P50 9:720P25 2:1080i60 A: 1080P59.94 3:1080i50 B: 1080i59.94 4:720P60 C: 720P59.94 5:720P50 D: 1080P29.97 6:1080P30 E: 720P29.97 7:1080P25 ww: Pan Max Speedzz: Pan-tiltMaxSpeedInq 8x 09 06 11 FF y0 50 ww zz FF Tilt Max Speed...

  • Page 48: Pelco-D Protocol Command List

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 11. Pelco-D protocol command list Function Byte1 Byte2 Byte3 Byte4 Byte5 Byte6 Byte7 0xFF Address 0x00 0x08 Pan Speed Tilt Speed Down 0xFF Address 0x00 0x10 Pan Speed Tilt Speed Left 0xFF Address 0x00 0x04 Pan Speed...

  • Page 49: Pelco-P Protocol Command List

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Query Tilt Value High Value Low Position 0xFF Address 0x00 0x5B Byte Byte Response Query Zoom 0xFF Address 0x00 0x55 0x00 0x00 Position Query Zoom Value High Value Low 0xFF Address 0x00 0x5D Position Byte Byte Response 12.
  • Page 50 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Clear 0xA0 Address 0x00 0x05 0x00 Preset ID 0xAF Preset Call Preset 0xA0 Address 0x00 0x07 0x00 Preset ID 0xAF Query Pan 0xA0 Address 0x00 0x51 0x00 0x00 0xAF Position Query Pan Value High Value Low Position...

  • Page 51: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 13. Maintenance and troubleshooting 13.1 Maintenance 1) Please disconnect the power of the camera if it is not in long-term use. Disconnect the AC power adapter from the AC socket. 2) To avoid scratches, use a soft cloth or cotton to wipe off the dust on the camera case.
  • Page 52 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 5) Serial port is not controllable: Solution: a. Check if it is a standard control cable provided. b. Check if the serial port protocol, baud rate and address are consistent with the camera. c. Check if the control cable is correctly connected.

  • Page 53: After-Sales Service

    1) Product Limited Warranty: Alfatron warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for seven years, which starts from the first day of purchase.

  • Page 54: Warranty

    ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC Warranty 1.1 This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product. 1.2 Should warranty service be required, proof of purchase must be presented to the Company. The serial number on the product must be clearly visible and not have been tampered with in any way whatsoever.
  • Page 55 ALF-12-20X-HD-TC and ALF-12-20X-SD-TC 1.10.1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time, free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition.; or 1.10.2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by the...

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