Bradley Engineering Yacht Joystick User manual

Yacht Joystick Controller
Operating Instrutions
Contents
Introduction Page 2
Primary Controls Page 3
Secondary Controls Page 4
Remote Data Input Page 4
Connections Page 4
The Yacht Joystick is a specially designed camera joystick for use on yachts and other wet
environments. It is fitted with a single waterproof socket which both powers the unit and sends
the control data to the yacht cameras.
All the usual controls are available with the option of additional functions via the AUX selection
button. There are also dedicated buttons for functions most often used on yacht cameras.
All the buttons are backlit and the background level can be set for the ambient conditions. Each
button also individually illuminates when selected.
The Yacht Joystick can operate as a ‘stand-alone’ unit or via our Yacht Hub. The Yacht Hub
enables easy connection of multiple cameras with control of lamps and rec/run triggering and
timeouts via the Yacht Joystick.
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Units 14 - 20 Setley Ridge Vineyard
Lymington Road
Brockenhurst
Hampshire UK
SO42 7UF
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Primary Controls:
Joystick:
This is a 3 axis joystick and controls Pan, Tilt & Zoom functions.
Focus & Iris Buttons:
Focus aind Iris can be either manually adjusted or selected to AUTO mode.
Aux. Button: (pre-set positioning)
This enables access to auxilliary functions. eg. 4 preset positions. When pushed the 4
numerical buttons will illuminate to prompt for a selection. To command the camera to GOTO a
preset position just press a button 1-4. To STORE a preset position; Move the camera to the
position - push AUX then push and hold a button 1-4.
White Balance Button:
Pushing this button then offers a selection from the 1-4 buttons.
1. Auto White
2. 3200k
3. 5600k
4. Auto Tracing White
Reverse Button:
The directions of pan and tilt are reversed with this button. This sequences the pan & tilt
directions through the 4 possibilities.
Water Button:
This dedicated button can perform a number of functions depending on the camera. When used
with the Elipticam it aims to de-focus any water droplets on the dome. It is generally suitable
only for daytime use.
Numerical Buttons 1 - 4
These are primarily used to select the desired camera. Usually the Elipticam - if fitted - will be
designated as Camera 1. These buttons are also used in conjunction with the buttons above
when required to select from the available options.
IR Button:
This performs 2 functions simultaneously when used with a Yacht Hub. It puts the selected
camera into InfraRed mode for night vision and simultaneously switches the IR lamp output ON.
The IR lamp output of the Yacht Hub is controlled by a timer and will switch off after the pre-set
time. The camera will remain in IR mode until de-selected.
Rec Button:
A recorder can be triggered with this button (via the Yacht Hub) which will illuminate RED when
a RUN command has been sent. This is also controlled by the timer in the Yacht Hub and the

trigger output will be de-selected. However, the RED button may still be illuminated even after
the timer has timed out.
Data:
This is not a button but an indicator. It indicates the unit is on and also flashes during certain
dsta output operations.
Secondary Controls:
Setting the panel backlight:
When the unit is first powerd up holding the REC and IR buttons together within 5 seconds will
enable control of the backlight. The REC button will reduce the level and the IR button will
increase the brightness. After a short period of inactivity on the buttons the unit will reset and
store the backlight setting.
Reversing Direction of Zoom control:
Hold the Zoom twist control hard over to one side and push the Reverse button.
Remote Data Input:
A Remote Data Input is provided on the Yacht
Hub. Data input into this socket will override the
control from the Yacht Joystick. In principle it is
to enable radio or satellite control of the cameras
independently from the yacht crew.
Connections:
Power is input via the plug on the side. Data is also sent via this plug. Use 4 core cable.
GND Pin 1
Data A Pin 2
Data B Pin 3
12 - 24v Pin 4
Bradley Engineering
Units 14 - 20 Setley Ridge Vineyard
Lymington Road
Brockenhurst
Hampshire
SO42 7UF
UK
Tel: [phone]
Web:
www.bradeng.com