AMX PT10-ADD User manual

instruction manual
Camera Control Systems
PT10-ADD
Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System

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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 ....................................................................... 7
Wiring Information for the AXB-PT10 ................................................................................ 9
Wiring Guidelines ................................................................................................................... 10
Using the AXlink connector for data and power ..................................................................... 10
Using the camera control RS-232 DB-9 connector ................................................................ 11
Using a 2x1 AXlink connector for data ................................................................................... 11
Putting It All Together...................................................................................................... 12
Suggested Wire Types For Custom Cables .................................................................... 13
AXlink - (local-area, low-power requirement) ......................................................................... 13
AXlink - (local-area, high-power requirement)........................................................................ 13
AXlink - (wide-area, local-power supply)................................................................................ 14
Recommended Lenses for Sony PosiTrack Systems ..................................................... 14
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................15
General............................................................................................................................ 15
Lens................................................................................................................................. 15
Setup ............................................................................................................................... 15
Setting the RS-232 DIP Switch (S2)................................................................................ 16
Troubleshooting Tips....................................................................................................... 17
Sony Technical Support ........................................................................................19
On the Web ..................................................................................................................... 19
Telephone Support.......................................................................................................... 19
Written Requests for Assistance ..................................................................................... 19

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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.
PT10-ADD System Components
AXB-PT10 Pan/Tilt Camera Head
The AXB-PT10 is a fully integrated camera-positioning controller
that provides on-board control of camera pan/tilt, and lens zoom/
focus/iris.
The AXB-PT10 power rating is 2 A @ 12 VDC. This power supply
must be local.
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.
CC-AXL AXlink Connection Cable (4-pin captive-wire to 4-pin
captive-wire, with 2-pin local power connector)
The AXlink cable is used in all configurations, and connects the
AXB-PT10 to the ABS AXlink Bus Strip. The 2-pin connector plugs
into the PSN6.5 to provide local power to the AXB-PT10.
CC-CAM Connection Cable (DB-9 to 8-pin mini DIN)
The CC-CAM cable connects the AXB-PT10 to the DXC-390/950
camera.
This cable is used with any camera powered by a CMA-D2.
CC-CAM Connection Cable (4-pin captive-wire to 8-pin mini
DIN)
The CC-CAM camera/lens cable connects the AXB-EM232
RS-232 control to the CMA-D3 controllers.
This cable is used with cameras powered by a CMA-D3 when an
AXB-EM232 is used as the Master Controller.
PT10 to Camera Lens Cable (DB15 to 12-pin Hirose)
This cable connects the Lens control assembly on the camera to
the LENS control port on the AXB-PT10.
100’ (30.48 m)
2-pin captive-wire
(PSN6.5)
21" (53.34 cm)
10’ (3.05 m)
6" (15.24 cm)
4-pin captive-wire 4-pin captive-wire
8-pin mini-DIN
(on CMA-D3)
(ABS Bus Strip) (AXB-PT10)
DB-9
(on AXB-PT10)
8-pin mini DIN
(on DXC Camera)
4-pin captive-wire
DB-15
(on AXB-PT10)
12-pin Hirose

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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.
! 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 on page 11 and FIG. 12 on
page 12 for more information about wiring the AXB-PT10 AXlink connector.
! Each additional camera system's AXB-PT10 must have its AXlink device value
increment by a value of 1.
FIG. 1 Sample camera control application using a CMA-D2 connection up to 25 m.
AMX ABS (AXlink Bus Strip)
AMX PSN6.5
Power Supply
Sony CMA-D2
AMX AXB-PT-10
Sony camera
2-pin captive-wire
DB-9 to 8-pin mini-DIN
Sony CMA-D2
AMX AXB-PT-10
Sony camera
AMX PSN6.5
Power Supply
2-pin captive-wire
DB-9 to 8-pin mini-DIN
AMX AXP-PLV
Preview
input
AXlink
AXlink
AXlink
AMX PS2.8
Power Supply
2-pin captive-wire
AMX AXB-EM232 (rear view)
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AXlink

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AMX components in this additional-camera control system include:
Optional accessories:
• 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)
• CC-CAM cable 21" (53.34 cm) connection cable (DB-9 to 8-pin mini-DIN)
• ABS AXlink Bus Strip
• 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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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.
Preparing the AXB-PT10 for Communication
When you add one or more AXB-PT10s to your system, it will be necessary to set the AXlink
Device DIP switches on the additional PT10s. The AXB-PT10 that came with your kit was factory
set as AXlink device number 90. The first additional AXB-PT10 must have its AXlink device value
incremented by a value of 1, up to 95 (for a maximum total of six PT10s).
The AXlink Device DIP switch is located beneath the round cover on the back of the AXB-PT10.
FIG. 2 shows the location of the DIP switch and each of the possible AXlink Device DIP switch
settings for additional AXB-PT10s.
Mounting the AXB-PT10
Mount the AXB-PT10 to a flat horizontal surface, either upright or inverted.
1. Select a surface that can support the combined weight of the AXB-PT10 (8.00 lbs./3.63 kg),
camera/lens (10 lbs./4.54 kg), and control cables. Some support surfaces include the
WM-CAM, PM-CAM, and TM-CAM mounts available for use with these units.
2. Locate the external white position markers located on the pan and tilt axis. The position
markers must align with the pan and tilt axis in order to be considered in the home position.
FIG. 3 shows the camera cradle attachment in the center position.
FIG. 2 AXB-PT10 (rear view) and AXLink Device DIP switch settings for devices 90 - 95.
AXlink Device
DIP switch
Device #90
(base AXB-PT10)
Device #93
Device #94
Device #95
Device #91
Device #92
Never use the camera cradle to handle or lift the AXB-PT10.
Do not mount a PosiTrack unit in any location where the motion of the camera is
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3. Mount the PosiTrack unit to a flat surface by drilling four holes, according to the mounting-
plate dimensions shown in FIG. 4. Secure the unit to the surface using four 1/4" x 20 machine
bolts and lock washers. Ensure that the external white position marker, on the pan drive hub, is
inside the desired camera rotation range.
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.
FIG. 3 Center position for the camera cradle attachment (side view)
FIG. 4 Mounting-plate dimensions
Central tilt-axis
Camera cradle mounting holes
Camera points this way
Position markers, located on the outer surfaces, mark
the center for the vertical range of camera motion.
Pan Hub (mounting-plate)
.
Tilt Hub
3.00" BHC
(76.20mm) 3.45"
(87.7 mm)
Position marker
(on the outer surface)
Camera points this way when the pan drive is in the center
of it's range of motion (Home position).
3.453" (87.7 mm)

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Mounting and Balancing the Camera/Lens
The camera/lens assembly should be mounted so that the tilt axis is capable of going through the
optical axis of the camera, assuming the optical centerline is between 1/2" (12.70 mm) and 5"
(127.00 mm) above the mounting plane of the camera lens. The mounting platform (camera cradle)
allows the camera/lens to be mounted with its center of gravity on the tilt axis. The maximum
weight of the camera/lens/cradle assembly is 10 lbs. (4.54 kg). The camera cradle is mounted to the
Tilt Hub (FIG. 5).
To mount and balance the camera/lens:
1. Separate the camera mount and cradle support bracket by removing the two 1/2" screws on the
underside of the assembly (see FIG. 6) using a 3/32" Allen wrench.
2. Install the camera alignment peg to the mount at the position that best fits the camera/lens.
3. Secure the camera/lens to the mount (at the camera alignment peg) with the 1/2" screw and
1/10" thick washer supplied (see FIG. 6).
IMPORTANT! READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE MOUNTING CAMERA.
Proper balance of the camera mount (with camera/lens/cradle) will result in optimal
performance. Follow these balancing instructions prior to operation. Failure to
balance the camera mount can result in poor performance.
FIG. 5 Tilt Hub dimensions
0.75"
(19.05 mm)
0.75"
(19.05 mm)
0.75"
(19.05 mm)
0.25"
(6.35 mm)
0.25"
(6.35 mm)
0.75"
(19.05 mm)
0.00"
0.56" (39.62 mm)
Camera points in
this direction
Do not lift the PT10 by the Camera/Lens cradle as this procedure damages internal
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4. Place the assembly on a balancing beam and while maintaining the cradle centered on the pipe,
slide the camera along the cradle’s grooves until the camera and cradle remain balanced on the
beam (see FIG. 7). Verify balance with a spirit level. The center of gravity is the location on the
long axis of the camera/lens assembly around which the camera balances.
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.
7. Take the entire camera/mount and cradle assembly and align the lens with the Tilt Hub so that
the vertical-axis intersects the center of the camera's iris, as shown in FIG. 8.
8. Mark the position of the cradle support bracket on the Tilt Hub (for later attachment).
FIG. 6 Camera/Lens cradle assembly (camera mount and lens mount)
FIG. 7 Balancing the camera/lens cradle assembly
FIG. 8 Iris alignment with vertical tilt-axis
Mounting holes (three sets) Cradle support bracket
Camera alignment peg
Camera/Lens cradle
assembly (side view)
Camera mount
(underside view)
cradle
(bottom view) balancing beam
Marker points
Iris
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9. Remove the camera/lens and mount piece from the support bracket by unscrewing the two 1/2"
screws on the underside of the camera mount.
10. Secure the support bracket to the Tilt Hub (at the same position marked for the iris alignment)
on the PT10 with some or all of the four 1/2" screws and washers.
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).
Wiring Information for the AXB-PT10
Each PosiTrack Controller has an RS-232 DB-9 connector, lens control DB-15 high-density
connector, and an AXlink 4-pin connector. Always provide enough cable to accommodate the
desired range of motion for the PosiTrack unit and its camera/lens. The Lens Power switch on the
control panel (FIG. 10), removes any power noise on the incoming video by turning power On/Off
to Pin 1 of the DB-15 lens control connector when the camera/lens is powered from a separate
supply.
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.
The AXB-PT10 power rating is 2 amps @ 12 VDC. Refer to FIG. 11 for details.
The camera/lens cradle can be mounted on either side of the cradle support bracket. This is
especially useful when the camera is mounted to the ceiling.
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.
FIG. 9 PT10 and pedestal mount
Cradle support bracket
Wire
tie-mount
Camera mount assembly
Pedestal mount

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Wiring Guidelines
The PosiTrack Controller requires local +12 VDC power (optional) to operate properly. The
maximum wiring distance between the power supply and the PosiTrack Controller is determined by
power consumption, supplied voltage, and the wire gauge used for the cable. The following table
lists wire sizes and the maximum lengths allowable between the PT10 and the power supply. The
maximum wiring lengths are based on a minimum of 13.5 VDC, available at the power supply.
The PosiTrack Controller is powered from an optional local power supply. The wiring distances
listed for the AXB-PT10 in the above table are based on a +12 VDC power supply and are capable
of 2 amps (continuous) with a maximum current of 20 amps. The PosiTrack unit provides power
outputs for the camera/lens combination.
Using the AXlink connector for data and power
To use the AXlink 4-pin connector for data communication with the AXB-EM232 and power
transfer from the PSN6.5 power supply, the incoming PWR and GND cable from the PSN6.5 must
be connected to the AXlink cable connector going to the AXB-PT10. FIG. 11 shows how the power
cable from the PSN6.5 is used to power the AXB-PT10. This same figure shows how the GND
cable is connected onto 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.
FIG. 10 Side view of the AXB-PT10 showing the location of the AXlink connector.
Wiring Specifications PT10
18 AWG 29.34 feet (8.94 meters)
20 AWG 18.56 feet (5.66 meters)
22 AWG 11.57 feet (3.53 meters)
24 AWG 7.30 feet (2.23 meters)
Camera control RS-232 DB-9
(male) connector
AXlink 4-pin (male) connector
Do not connect power to the PosiTrack Controller until the wiring is complete. If using
an optional +12 VDC power supply, apply power to the AXB-PT10 only after
installation is complete.

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Using the camera control RS-232 DB-9 connector
The RS-232 DB-9 (male) connector on the AXB-PT10 connects to the camera head's RS-232
connector. The following table lists the pinouts and shows the pin configuration for the DB-9
connector.
Using a 2x1 AXlink connector for data
To use the AXlink 4-pin connector for data communication from the AXB-EM232 to both AXB-
PT10s. The outgoing wires from these devices must be joined at the terminal AXlink connector on
the AXB-EM232. FIG. 12 shows how an AXlink cable can be split-off into two cables; one end
going to both AXB-PT10s and the other to the AXB-EM232.
1. Disconnect the AXP, AXM and GND wires from the AXB-EM232 AXlink connector (4-pin
captive-wire to 4-pin captive-wire) cable.
2. Disconnect the AXP, AXM and GND wires from the AXB-PT10 AXlink connector cables
(4-pin captive-wire to 4-pin captive-wire) at their terminal end (end connected to the
AXB-EM232).
3. Pair the AXP, AXM and GND wires from the AXB-PT10 connectors.
4. Place each twisted pair into its respective clamp position on the AXB-EM232 AXlink
connector. Refer to FIG. 12 for more information.
FIG. 11 AXlink connector and local +12 VDC power supply wiring diagram
Camera Control DB-9 RS-232 Connector Pinouts
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 N/A 6 N/A
2RXD7RTS
3TXD8CTS
4 N/A 9 N/A
5GND
AXB-EM232 AXlink connector
AXB-PT10 AXlink connector
PWR+
AXP/TX
AXM/RX
GND-
PWR+
AXP/TX
AXM/RX
GND-
PWR+
GND- Local +12VDC power supply
(coming from the PSN6.5)
2-pin power connector
Pin 1
Pin 9
Do not connect the wire from the PWR terminal on the AXB-EM232 to the PWR terminal on any of
the AXB-PT10s. Do not provide power to the AXB-EM232 at this point. Instructions for powering up
the system are in the Putting It All Together section.

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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.
Putting It All Together
1. Connect the green 2-pin PS2.8 power connector to the rear of the AXB-EM232.
2. Connect the AXB-PT10 AXlink connectors (from the AXB-EM232) to the AXlink port on the
side of the AXB-PT10.
3. Connect the CC-AXL 2-pin power connector to rear of the PSN6.5 power supply.
4. Connect the lens control cable to the LENS connector (6-pin) on the rear of the camera.
5. Connect the DB-9 port on the AXB-PT10 to the 8-pin mini-DIN REMOTE connector on the
rear of the camera (for systems where the camera is located within 25 m of the CMA-D2).
For systems where the camera is located over 25 m, use the 4-pin captive-wire to mini 8-pin
DIN cable to connect the CMA-D3 to the AXB-EM232 (RS-232 port 1 on the rear panel of the
AXB-EM232). The CMA-D3 can be located up to 100 m from the camera.
6. Use a BNC cable to connect the VIDEO OUT port on the rear of the camera to the BNC
connector on the rear of the AXP-PLV.
7. Connect the CMA-D2 to the DC IN/VBS port on the rear of the camera.
8. Verify there are no obstructions in the horizontal or vertical paths of the attached camera on the
AXB-PT10.
FIG. 12 AXlink connector split cable wiring diagram
PWR+
AXP
AXM
GND- PWR+
AXP
AXM
GND-
PWR+
GND-
to PSN6.5
PWR+
GND-
AXB-PT10
to PSN6.5
PWR+
AXP
AXM
GND-
AXlink connector
AXB-PT10
AXlink connector
AXB-EM232
AXlink connector
2-pin power connector
2-pin power connector
When applying power to the AXB-PT10, adjust the soft-set pan/tilt-limit stops to a safe position to
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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.
10. Connect the AXB-EM232 AXlink connector to the rear of the AXB-EM232.
11. Plug in the PSN6.5, PS2.8, and CMA-D2 power supplies to their respective outlets.
12. Press and hold the SETUP button (located on the rear of the AXB-PT10 beneath a protective
cover) for three seconds to exercise each control axis (pan/tilt), and to verify correct
installation.
Do not move the joystick or the focus wheel while the AXP-PLV is displaying its initialization
page. Self-calibration is in progress.
13. Allow the AXP-PLV touch panel software approximately 20 seconds for initialization and self-
calibration before beginning use.
! Select the video input for camera one by pressing the Camera Station 1 pushbutton
located on the right side of the AXP-PLV touch panel.
! Select the video input for camera two by pressing the Camera Station 2 pushbutton
located on the right side of the AXP-PLV touch panel.
Suggested Wire Types For Custom Cables
AXlink is a control network that uses four wires to carry data and power to all remote devices in the
system. Two wires carry a balanced-line data signal; the other two provide ground and +12 VDC
power. Large distributed systems that use long AXlink runs with a maximum of 3,000 feet
(914.4 m) should use low-capacitance (12-14 pF/ft) shielded twisted pair cable.
! The length of an AXlink wire run is equal to the total length of wire used; a star run made
of one 300' section and six 50' sections equals one 600' AXlink line.
! AXlink data lines (AXM and AXP) are designed for balance-line operation; wire the data
lines in the same twisted pair.
! Use a shielded cable for best results, both to reduce electronic interference radiated by
adjacent wiring and to eliminate noise from AXlink cabling to adjacent audio cabling.
If you find that the included 100' (30.48 m) AXlink cables are not long enough for your application,
use the wire types suggested below to make 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.
AXlink - (local-area, high-power requirement)
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.

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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.
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
port such as the double hot shoe type. The user should keep in mind that lenses of this type are
limited by the camera’s RS232 protocol. For example, variable speed lens movements are not
possible, nor are fully coordinated preset recalls.
The Sony/AMX Positrack Pilot System supports the following lenses (recommended lenses are
highlighted):
Recommended Lenses for Sony PosiTrack Systems
Camera Lens Description
DXC-390 camera Fujinon T14x5.5DA-D58 Direct analog voltage controlled
Canon T10x6.5SSB/SC Direct analog voltage controlled
Fujinon VCL610WEA Camera controlled RS232
Fujinon VCL614WEA Camera controlled RS232
Canon TZ1065SSB/S Camera controlled RS232
DXC-990 camera Fujinon S14x73BWMDD18
(Sony S14x73BWMDD8)
Direct analog voltage controlled (Single hot shoe connection)
Canon YH14x73KTSA Direct analog voltage controlled (Single hot shoe connection)
Canon YH18x67KTSA Direct analog voltage controlled (Single hot shoe connection)
Fujinon S14x73BWMDD38
(Sony VCL714BXEA)
Camera controlled RS232 (Double hot shoe connection)
Canon YH18x67KTSB Camera controlled RS232 (Double hot shoe connection)
Canon CVL714B Camera controlled RS232 (Double hot shoe connection)
Canon HZ1707SSB/S
(Sony VCL717BXEA)
Camera controlled RS232 (Double hot shoe connection)

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Troubleshooting
General
! Balancing of camera/lens assembly is critical! Improper balancing can cause tilt
errors and lockup problems.
! On error detection, pan/tilt movement stops (for safety) and will not move until power is
cycled. Upon power cycle unit will attempt movement again until another error is
detected.
Lens
! The four slide switches next to the under the circular cover set the lens voltage control
mode. All Sony approved lenses are Positional Servo style lenses so all four slide
switches must all be set to the left.
! The LENS POWER switch toggles +12VDC on pin 1 of the 15 pin D sub connector. All
Sony approved lenses get power from the camera so set the LENS POWER switch to the
CAM position. If the lens gets power from the camera and you try to supply power from
the PT10, damage may occur.
! Many lenses are not connected to the 15 pin lens port at all and are actually controlled by
the camera, which we control via RS232. In these cases the lens control problem is
usually an RS232 communication issue between the PT10 and the camera. Check the
RS232 cable and restart the Master (AXB-EM232 or Axcent3).
Setup
With multiple camera systems the PT10 AXlink DIP switches must be set to unique values. All
AXB-PT10's are factory set to device 90 which corresponds to camera 1 on the controller.
Additional PT10's should be set sequentially.
Use the DIPSwitch.exe program to reference the correct switch settings. Power must be cycled for
changes to take effect.
AXlink Device Camera Number
90 1
91 2
92 3
93 4
94 5
95 6

Troubleshooting
16 PT10-ADD Additional Camera Pan/Tilt System
Setting the RS-232 DIP Switch (S2)
If you are experiencing communication problems with the AXB-EM232, check the
communications settings for the device. The RS-232 communication parameters for this device are
set via the eight-position RS-232 DIP switch. On the AXB-EM232, the RS-232 DIP switch is
located on the front panel. Verify that this DIP switch is set to the default positions indicated in
below.
The following describes the RS-232 DIP switch default positions:
The following table lists the RS-232 DIP switch settings:
• 9,600 baud
• No parity
• 8 bits
• 1 stop bit
RS-232 DIP Switch (S2) Settings
Position1 2 3456 7 8
Function Stop Bits Data Bits Parity Baud Rate
Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off
2 bits 7 bits Unused 300
On On On Off Off On Off Off
1 bit 8 bits Unused 600
Off On Off Off On Off
Unused 1,200
On On Off On On Off
Unused 2,400
Off Off On Off Off On
Unused 4,800
On Off On On Off On
Even 9,600
Off On On Off On On
Odd 19,200
On On On On On On
None 38,400