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Page 1: Instruction Manual
PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System C a m e ra C o n t r o l S y s t e m s... - Page 2 This warranty extends only to products purchased directly from AMX Corporation or an Authorized AMX Dealer. AMX Corporation is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform. This includes any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages. AMX Corporation is not liable for any claim made by a third party or by an AMX Dealer for a third party.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System Package ..........1 PT10-PLV System Components ..................1 Single Camera Configuration with CMA-D2 (up to 25 m)..........3 Installation and Wiring .....................5 Preparing the AXB-PT10 for Communication..............5 Mounting the AXB-PT10....................5 Mounting and Balancing the Camera/Lens ............... - Page 4 Table of Contents PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System...
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Page 5: Pt10-Plv Single Camera Pan/Tilt System Package
4-wire (AXlink) data bus. The system can control up to six Sony DXC-390/950 video cameras and store/recall up to 24 presets for each camera. The PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System configuration is the building block for all systems utilizing up to six cameras with Sony CMA-D2/D3 (camera adapters). - Page 6 PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System Package PSN6.5 Power Supply The PSN6.5 NetLinx Power Supply distributes switched-mode 12 VDC power @ 6.5 A to up to three AMX devices. The PSN6.5 supplies power to the AXB-PT10 pan/tilt camera head. AXlink Bus Strip...
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Page 7: Single Camera Configuration With Cma-D2 (Up To 25 M)
Power to the AXB-PT10 is supplied from the PSN6.5 Power Supply to the unused power pin on the AXB-PT10's AXlink connector. Refer to FIG. 11 for more information about wiring the AXB- PT10 AXlink connector. AMX components in this additional-camera control system include: • AXB-EM232 Master Controller •... - Page 8 PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System Package Optional accessories: • WM-CAM Wall or Ceiling Mount Adapter (for AXB-PT10) • PM-CAM Pedestal Mount Adapter (for AXB-PT10) • TM-CAM Tripod Mount Adapter (for AXB-PT10) • AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (for AXB-EM232, AXB-REL8 and AXB-AV2SM)
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Page 9: Installation And Wiring
Installation and Wiring Installation and Wiring This section covers the steps necessary to connect and operate a PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System. Digital encoders are installed on both the pan and tilt drives, allowing positional feedback for presets, and to provide accurate speed control. Software adjustable stop limits are used to limit the range of motion. - Page 10 The PT10 can be mounted to camera mounts such as the TM-CAM, WM-CAM, and PM-CAM (Pedestal mount). The Camera/Lens cradle can be mounted on either side of the cradle support bracket. The Camera/Lens cradle can be mounted on either side of the cradle support bracket. PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System...
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Page 11: Mounting And Balancing The Camera/Lens
5. Mount the camera as close to the Tilt Hub as possible to obtain a true center of gravity. 6. Re-attach the camera mount (with camera/lens) to the cradle support bracket using the two 1/2" screws. PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System... - Page 12 11. Secure the camera/mount to the support bracket by using the two 1/2" screws. 12. Support the weight of the camera cables with a wire tie attached to the wire tie mount on the lower corner of the face of the AXB-PT10 (as shown in FIG. 9). PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System...
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Page 13: Wiring Information For The Axb-Pt10
The AXB-PT10 receives all power through the +12 VDC and GND connections on the 4-pin AXlink connector. The portion of the power directed toward the pan and tilt motors is fused. The fuses are self-resetting. PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System... -
Page 14: Wiring Guidelines
PSN6.5 is used to power the AXB-PT10, and the GND cable is connected to the existing GND cable on the AXlink cable coming from the AXB-EM232. Always use a local power supply to power the AXB-PT10. This is the configuration of the supplied CC-AXL AXlink Connection Cable. PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System... -
Page 15: Using The Camera Control Rs-232 Db-9 Connector
To Master Controller To AXP-PLV GND- (black) AXM (green) AXP (white) PWR+ (red) 4 - PWR+ (red) 3 - AXP (white) 2 - AXM (green) 1 - GND- (black) FIG. 12 Mini-XLR connector wiring diagram PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System... -
Page 16: Wiring Information For The Axb-Em232
When applying power to the AXB-PT10, adjust the soft-set pan/tilt-limit stops to a safe position to prevent camera or AXB-PT10 damage. 4. Connect the lens control cable from the side of the lens to the 6-pin LENS connector on the rear of the camera. PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System... -
Page 17: Suggested Wire Types For Custom Cables
AXlink - (local-area, low-power requirement) 22/24 AWG 4-conductor cables can be used for short wiring runs. Level 3, 4, or 5 unshielded, twisted pair Belden 8102, 2 twisted pair, 1 shield 12 pF/ft, PVC and plenum cable available. PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System... -
Page 18: Axlink - (Local-Area, High-Power Requirement)
West Penn D2401 1 twisted pair, 1 shield 14 pF/ft, plenum cable available. Recommended Lenses for Sony PosiTrack Systems For optimal performance AMX recommends the use of direct analog voltage controllable lenses. These lenses allow the PT10 or PT30 full control of lens functions. If direct analog voltage control lenses are not available the PT10 and PT30 can support lenses controlled via the camera’s RS232... -
Page 19: Using The Axp-Plv Positrack Video Pilot
For details on using the touch panel buttons, refer to the Using the AXP-PLV Touch Panel Program section below. PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System... -
Page 20: Using The Axp-Plv Touch Panel Program
Touch to open the CAMERA CONFIGURATION page, where you can configure a camera for your system. • Camera Station These indicators light to indicate which camera is currently selected (via the selection indicators 1-6 CAMERA STATIONS 1-6 external pushbuttons). PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System... - Page 21 • default button Touch to restore the camera to its default master pedestal, detail and gain set- tings. (This is the same as pressing the Data UP and DOWN buttons simulta- neously on the Sony RM-C950). PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System...
- Page 22 Touch to access the touch panel Setup screen (for system administrators only). • TPD button Read-only button displays the touchpanel file version running in the Pilot Controller. • AXS button Read-only button displays the Axcess code version running in the Master (Axcent3 or AXB-EM232). PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System...
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
AXB-PT10's are factory set to device 90 which corresponds to camera 1 on the controller. Additional PT10's should be set sequentially. AXlink Device Camera Number Use the DIPSwitch.exe program to reference the correct switch settings. Power must be cycled for changes to take effect. PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System... -
Page 24: Setting The Rs-232 Dip Switch (S2)
RS-232 DIP Switch (S2) Settings Position Function Stop Bits Data Bits Parity Baud Rate 2 bits 7 bits Unused 1 bit 8 bits Unused Unused 1,200 Unused 2,400 Unused 4,800 Even 9,600 19,200 None 38,400 PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting Tips
• Upgrade to Master Axcess code version 1.56 or later with enhanced Sony communication reliability. • Verify AMX devices are set to 9600 baud. 1. On the PT10 switch S2 should have all switches up (on) except switch 7 which should be down (off). - Page 26 Troubleshooting PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System...
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Page 27: Sony Technical Support
Professional Group. Staffed with full-time agents, the center is the focal point of contact for any Broadcast and Professional Group inquiry. The BIC is designed to provide general information, including product specifications, literature and list prices to inquiring callers. Tel: 1-800-686-SONY Email: http://bpgprod.sel.sony.com/cic.htm PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System... - Page 28 Sony Technical Support PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System...
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- Page 32 AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time. brussels • dallas • los angeles • mexico city • philadelphia • shanghai • singapore • tampa • toronto* • york 3000 research drive, richardson, TX 75082 USA • 469.624.8000 • 800.222.0193 • fax 469.624.7153 • technical support 800.932.6993...