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AMX PT10-ADD Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System C a me ra C on t ro l S y s te m s...
  • Page 2 Consumers should inquire from selling dealer as to the nature and extent of the dealer’s warranty, if any. AMX Corporation is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform, including any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System Package ........1 PT10-ADD System Components..................1 PT10-ADD Configuration with CMA-D2 (up to 25 m) ............2 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-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System...

  • Page 5: Pt10-Add Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System Package

    PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System Package PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System Package The AMX Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System adds a single camera pan/tilt package to the ® PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System. This system works with both Sony CMA-D2 and CMA-D3 camera adapters.

  • Page 6: Pt10-Add Configuration With Cma-D2 (Up To 25 M)

    LENS control port on the AXB-PT10. (on AXB-PT10) PT10-ADD Configuration with CMA-D2 (up to 25 m) FIG. 1 shows a sample camera control application using a CMA-D2. The CMA-D2 provides power to cameras at distances of up to 25 meters.
  • Page 7 PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System Package AMX components in this additional-camera control system include: • AXB-PT10 Pan/Tilt Camera Head • PSN6.5 Power Supply (for AXB-PT10) • CC-AXL cable 100' (30.48 m) AXlink connection cable (4-pin captive-wire to 4-pin captive-wire, with 2-pin power connector) •...
  • Page 8 PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System Package PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System...

  • Page 9: Installation And Wiring

    Installation and Wiring Installation and Wiring This section covers the steps necessary to connect and operate a PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System. Before continuing, verify that you have received the correct components for your package. Refer to the PT10-ADD System Components section on page 1 for more information.

  • Page 10: Mounting And Balancing The Camera/Lens

    The maximum weight of the camera/lens assembly is 10 lbs. (4.54 kg). The camera cradle is mounted to the Tilt Hub. See FIG. 6 for dimensions. PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System...
  • Page 11 3. Install the camera alignment peg to the mount at the position that best fits the camera/lens. 4. Secure the camera/lens to the cradle (at the camera alignment peg) with the screw and fastener supplied with the camera/lens (see FIG. 7). PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System...
  • Page 12 7. Re-attach the camera mount (camera/lens) to the cradle support bracket using the two ½" screws. 8. Take the entire camera/cradle assembly and align the lens with the Tilt Hub, so the vertical-axis intersects the center of the camera's iris, as shown in FIG. 9. PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System...

  • Page 13: Wiring Information For The Axb-Pt10

    AXlink connector. The portion of the power directed toward the pan and tilt motors is fused. The fuses are self-resetting. The AXB-PT10 power rating is 2 amps @ 12 VDC. Refer to FIG. 11 for details. PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System...

  • Page 14: Wiring Guidelines

    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-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System...

  • Page 15: Using The Camera Control Rs-232 Db-9 Connector

    Refer to FIG. 12 for more information. 5. Tighten the clamps and secure the twisted wires to the AXB-EM232 AXlink connector. 6. Plug the AXB-EM232 AXlink connector to the AXlink port at the rear of the AXB-EM232. PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System...

  • Page 16: Putting It All Together

    8. Verify there are no obstructions in the horizontal or vertical paths of the attached camera on the AXB-PT10. 9. Connect the mini-XLR connector (from the AXB-EM232 AXlink connector) to the rear of the AXP-PLV. For best performance. mount the AXB-EM232 as close to the CMA-D2 as possible. PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System...

  • Page 17: Suggested Wire Types For Custom Cables

    Large systems that power many bus controllers or touch panels should use a heavier gauge wire to handle DC power. Liberty Wire and Cable AMX-2S22218 AXlink Cable, 1 shielded, twisted pair 22 AWG, 12.5 pF/ft, two 18 AWG, PVC and plenum cable available.

  • Page 18: Axlink - (Wide-Area, Local-Power Supply)

    In this type of system, power is rarely distributed over the AXlink bus; local power supplies are used for each controller or linked system. West Penn D2401 1 twisted pair, 1 shield 14 pF/ft, plenum cable available. PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    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-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System...
  • Page 20 Troubleshooting PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System...

  • Page 21: 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-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System...
  • Page 22 Sony Technical Support PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System...
  • Page 25 Sony Technical Support PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System...
  • Page 26 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...

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