KXWELL KT-RP8810U-J2 User manual

Operation Manual
Multi-Function Professional Robotic Controller
KT-RP8810U-J2
Version 201707 1.1
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FOREWORD:
Thank you for choosing KXWELL products.
This manual will guide you through the features, control operations, camera
parameter setup, system connection and operations under different
circumstances, abnormal operating states and technical parameters of mention
controller.
Please read this operation manual before set-up and operate the robotic system.
KXWELL will not responsible for any misuse and miss-operate of KXWLL products.
WARNING!
This product must be used within the specified instruction and connection
in order to avoid damage to the product or any other product connected /
attached on it,
DO NOT open the housing of the product to prevent electric shock, only
qualified technicians are allowed to service and repair of the product;
Use the product within the specification. Prevent over heating, over
voltage, over loading and within humidity to ensure maximum lifetime and
stable operation.
This product is not weatherproof product; keep away from rain and damper.
Before clean the controller panel, ensure that the product is powered off
(without power plug in), and use a soft brush, dry soft cloth to wipe the
surface. Use a neutral detergent like LCD / computer cleaning liquid to
gently wipe the surface for the tough dirt. DO NOT USE harsh or corrosive
detergents that may corrode and damage of the controller. Ensure it‟s
completely dry before power up to avoid damage of the product.

Safety Precautions
This section is to guide users to use this product correctly, thus to prevent danger
or property damage. Please read this manual carefully before using the product and
keep it properly for future reference.
WARNING: Alerts user of a
potential hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury or death
CAUTION: Alerts user of a potential
hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in injury or property damage
WARNING: CAUTION:
In order to prevent the risk of electric
shock, DO NOT attempt to open the
panel cover since there is no
user-serviceable part inside it. For
maintenance, please contact qualified
maintenance personnel;
In order to prevent fire and electric
shock, this device should be kept away
from any environment where any liquid
is used, and can be stored only in an
environment without the risk of liquid
drop or splash; besides, never place any
liquid container on the top of the device;
Applicable national and local regulations
in relation to electrical safety must be
observed during installation and use of
the product;
Please use a power adapter supporting
this product (KT-RP8810U) ;
DC12V/3000mApower supply should be
used;
Disconnect the AC if the product left
unused for a long period of time.
DO NOT install or place the device in a
bookcase, closet or other confined
space, in order to prevent electric shock
or fire as a result of overheating, please
ensure good ventilation for the install
location.
Handle with care; drop may cause
damage of the product. Do not install the
product on vibration surface; keep away
from magnetic field interference to avoid
damage of the product and shorten the
life time of the product.
Install and use the product within
temperature (> +45°C ) to (<-10°C)
and maximum humidity of (85%).
Avoid direct sunlight on the device while
operation or poor ventilation, or near any
heat sources such as heater and central
heating. (This may cause malfunction or
over heat damage and catch fire of the
product.)

CONTENTS
1PRODUCT FEATURES............................................................................- 1 -
2INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTROLLER INSTALLATION AND USE........- 2 -
2.1 POWER ON..........................................................................................- 3-
2.2 PAN/TILT HEADAND CAMERA INTERCONNECTION..................................- 4-
3INSTRUCTIONS FOR SYSTEM CONNECTION.....................................- 5 -
3.1 RS422 LINK MODE .............................................................................- 5-
3.2 NETWORK CONNECTION NODE ............................................................- 6-
4DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS...................................- 7 -
4.1 OPERATE SWITCH ............................................................................- 8-
4.2 CAMERA SELECTION BUTTONS.............................................................- 8-
4.3 DISPLAY SCREEN AND KNOBS F1AND F2.............................................- 9-
4.4 PARAMETER SETUP BUTTONS..............................................................- 9-
4.5 IRIS CONTROL ZONE..........................................................................- 12 -
4.6 4D JOYSTICK CONTROL ZONE............................................................- 12 -
4.7 PRESET POSITION/LIMIT SETUP BUTTONS ..........................................- 14 -
4.8 ZOOM AND FOCUS BUTTONS..............................................................- 14 -
4.9PAN/TILT HEAD PARAMETER SETUP MENU..........................................- 15 -
4.10 CAMERA PARAMETER SETUP MENU....................................................- 16 -
4.11 CONTROLLER PARAMETER SETUP MENU............................................- 18 -
5CONTROLLER USER GUIDE...............................................................- 20 -
5.1 HOW TO ADJUST THE LENS IRIS..........................................................- 20 -

5.2 HOW TO SWITCH THE CAMERA FOCUS MODE......................................- 20 -
5.3 HOW TO REMOTELY CONTROL CAMERA POWER ON/OFF.....................- 21 -
5.4 HOW TO DISPLAY CAMERA IMAGE CHARACTERS .................................- 21 -
5.5 HOW TO ADJUST CAMERA IMAGE PARAMETERS...................................- 22 -
5.5.1 Setting White Balance Mode...................................................- 22 -
5.5.2 Change And Select ND Filters ................................................- 23 -
5.5.3 Adjusting Camera Shutter.......................................................- 23 -
5.5.4 Setting Gain.............................................................................- 23 -
5.5.5 Switching between Video Output or Color Bar Output............- 25 -
5.5.6 Setting Red/Blue Gain.............................................................- 25 -
5.5.7 Setting Master Black Level......................................................- 26 -
5.5.8 Adjusting Detail Level of Camera............................................- 26 -
5.6 HOW TO START AND STOP CAMERA RECORDING.................................- 27 -
5.7 HOW TO CONTROL THE CAMERA MENU ..............................................- 27 -
5.8 HOW TO STORE AND RECALL PRESET POSITIONS ...............................- 28 -
5.9 HOW TO SET PAN/TILT LIMIT POSITION...............................................- 29 -
5.10 HOW TO SWITCH TRACKING MODE.....................................................- 30 -
5.11 HOW TO CONTROL THE WIPER OF OUTDOOR PAN/TILT HEAD ..............- 30 -
5.12 HOW TO CONFIGURE THE MOVEMENT DIRECTION OF PAN/TILT HEAD...- 31 -
5.13 HOW TO CONFIGURE THE MOVEMENTACCELERATION OF PAN/TILT HEAD-32 -
5.14 HOW TO LINK PAN/TILT HEAD CONTROL WITH LENS ZOOM ..................- 33 -
5.15 HOW TO CONFIGURE THE LINK MODE.................................................- 34 -
5.16 HOW TO LOCK THE CONTROLLER.......................................................- 35 -
5.17 HOW TO CONFIGURE THE COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL.......................- 36 -
5.18 HOW TO CONFIGURE NETWORK IP FOR THE CONTROLLER ..................- 38 -

5.19 HOW TO USE THE GPI FUNCTION.......................................................- 42 -
5.20 HOW TO RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS..............................................- 43 -
5.21 HOW TO VIEW VERSION INFORMATION................................................- 44 -
5.22 HOW TO USE WEB SERVICES.............................................................- 44 -
6DESCRIPTION OF ABNORMAL STATES ............................................- 46 -
6.1 CONNECTION ERROR STATE ..............................................................- 46 -
6.2 NETWORK IP CABLE DISCONNECTION STATE ......................................- 47 -
6.3 NETWORK OFF-LINE STATE................................................................- 47 -
7PORT DEFINITION ................................................................................- 49 -
7.1 POWER SUPPLY PORT.......................................................................- 49 -
7.2 TCP/IPCONTROL PORT....................................................................- 50 -
7.3 RS422 CONTROL PORT ....................................................................- 50 -
7.4 VIDEO OUTPUT LINKAGE PORT ..........................................................- 51 -
7.5 AUXILIARY CONTROL PORT................................................................- 51 -
7.6 EXTERNAL CONTROL SIGNAL OUTPUT PORT.......................................- 52 -
7.7 EXTERNAL CONTROL SIGNAL INPUT PORT ..........................................- 54 -
8SPECIFICATION TABLE .......................................................................- 55 -
9TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................- 56 -

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1 Product Features
Remote power ON / OFF of robotic head and camera
Single button operation for camera / robotic head selection.
Single button operation to recall preset memory positions.
Support control maximum up to 10 robotic head and cameras.
Each Robotic Head supports 20 preset positions memory.
Variable speed control of robotic head and lens control; iris and
focus mode switching*1
Provide 10 level sensitive speed controls for pan/tilt head and lens,
to suit different user operation habits.
Automatic detect and recognize of camera model when connected,
while selecting different camera for operation*1
Support and control KXWELL video selector or provide GPI to
trigger 3rd party router /switcher control panel to preview the camera
video while operation.
Support KXWELL and Third Party protocols.
Support RS422 and TCP/IP control interface simultaneously.
Provide 10 GPI & 10 GPO for tally and system interface.
Support multiple lock modes to prevent miss-operation.
High-brightness LCD screen display and multi-color light button to
indicator the status of the operation.
Maximum control distance: 1.2km*2
Note:
*1 this function dependent the modal of robotic head and camera select.
*2 the maximum control distance is 1.2km for RS422 control interface and 100m for
TCP/IP control interface.

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2 Instructions for Controller Installation and Use
Please following below procedure before using the device:
- Read manual carefully and practice to get familiar with the functional and
operations of the controller;
- Carry out the wiring connection according to the system connection
diagram
- Power on system devices at each level; Controller is the last device to
power ON.
- Turn to “ON”position;
- Configure the controller interface mode and communication protocol for
each robotic installed.
OPERATE
ON
OFF
CAUTION
Check the correct power supply for each professional device.
Check the connection cables were plug into correct port.
Check the matching communication mode with the robotic head.
Check the system control protocol was selected correctly.

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2.1 POWER ON
Prior to formal operation of the controller, please perform the following
operations first:
- Connect theAC 110-240 V to the AC adaptor provided in the box, it will
output the 12Vdc to connect to of the controller.
- Switch on the front panel to the “ON”position.
After the above two steps, the controller will enter the power-up operating
state; Controller is the last devises to power ON.
At this moment, the indicator lights of [1] in the functional zone of camera selection
buttons, [FAR], [NEAR], [TELE] and [WIDE] in the functional zone of zoom and
focus buttons and [1] in the functional zone of preset position buttons remain on.
OPERATE
ON
OFF
CAUTION
To ensure that the controller was supplied with proper voltage; user are
advise to use the standard power adapter supplied by KXWELL.

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2.2 Pan/tilt Head and Camera Interconnection
Cable connection:
Connect to the correct interface “RS422/ IP” for both control panel and robotic
head as below:
Connect to port on the controller if the link mode is RS422 and to
port if the TCP/IP interface is use. Can configure mix “RS422/ IP” control
interface for each robotic camera in the same controller.
Select the corresponding camera, and configure the controller link mode
referring to the method described on Page - 34 -.
Switch back to the corresponding camera, and observe the LCD display
“NOTE”displayed on the screen. Shown “NORMAL-422” If the RS422 link mode is
used and shown “NORMAL-TCP” if the TCP/IP link mode is used.
1
8
1
8
CAUTION
Use a straight cable for RJ45 (network) cable.
The controller is the last devices to power on and runs normally.
The robotic head has been properly configured and powered on.
The camera has been properly connected according to robotic head
instructions and powered on.
The controller has been wired & connected with the robotic head.
The controller and robotic head use the same communication mode.
The controller and robotic head use the same communication protocol.

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3 Instructions for System Connection
3.1 RS422 Link Mode

- 6 -
Network Connection

- 7 -
4 Description of Controller Functions
Functions of Controller Panel
1
Power ON / OFF switch
2
Robotic Head / Camera selection buttons
3
LCD Display and knobs F1 and F2
4
Parameter setup buttons
5
Iris control
6
Robotic joystick control
7
Preset & Pan / Tilt limit setup buttons
8
Zoom and Focus buttons

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OPERATE
ON
OFF
4.1OPERATE Switch
It is used to turn the controller panel ON / OFF.
4.2Camera Selection Buttons
This ZONE for pan/tilt head and camera selection.
Button [1] to [10] show the maximum number of
selection robotic head and camera to be control.
The [LOCK] button to change the control panel
keyboard condition at LOCK or ACTIVE mode.
[AUTO ON AIR] button to enable to controller to
trigger the MASTER video switcher for ONAIR.
CAUTION
When this switch is turn to OFF
position, the controller will be
on standby mode. Camera power ON and OFF can be
achieved if the camera is draw DC power from pan/tilt head.
Supply power to KXWELL
robotic head, will not directly
supply the DC to the camera until power ON the controller or
select the particular robotic button on the controller is the
controller was ON.
CAUTION
The [AUTO ON AIR] button is selectable after GPI function is enabled. To
enable GPI function, refer to “Controller Parameter Setup Menu”on Page
- 18 -.
1 2 3
456
789
10
LOCK
CAMERA AND PAN/TILT SEL.
AUTO
ON AIR

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4.3Display Screen and Knobs F1 and F2
The LCD display screen is used to display operation info
and status; knobs and are used to adjust the
parameters selected and set-up of the Camera, Robotic
Head, Control Panel. Knob F1 & F2 are use to adjust the
speed control of Joystick including the Zoom and Focus
Button operation speed.
Knobs SPD1 (1-10) to adjust the control speed of Focus Button [FAR],
[NEAR] and Zoom Button [TELE] and [WIDE]; Knobs SPD2 (1-10) to adjust
the controls maximum speed of joystick operation.
In the LED CAM menu, knob is use to select by moving the pointer to
different menu; knob use to change the parameter of the selected CAM
menu. Press knob to enter the submenu or apply the current menu item for
certain setup menu.
4.4 Parameter Setup Buttons
The parameter setup buttons use to set camera,
controller and robotic head parameters.
Trigger the PAGE button with 3 type of light:
F1, the indicator light of [PAGE] button is off;
F2, the indicator light of [PAGE] button is
YELLOW;
F3, the indicator light of [PAGE] button is RED.
F1
F2
F1
F2
F1
F2
F2
MAIN MENU
F1 F2
PARAMETER SETUP
AF|EXT REC|ATW TRC.A/M TAKE
RET|WB1 U3|WB2 OSD|MEMO
PAGE
OFF-F1
ORG-F2
RED-F3
F1
F2
F3
LENS EXT. U1 U2

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The functions of buttons in PARAMETER SETUP zone are different by using
KXWELL or 3rd Party protocols, operating modes. Table 1, 2 and 3 define the
functions of the buttons in F1, F2 and F3 “PAGE” for the KXWELL protocol. Table 4
and 5 define the functions of buttons in F1 and F2 “PAGE” for the VISCA protocol.
Table 1. Functions of parameter setup buttons for the KXWELL protocol in F1 PAGE
Function
of button
Description of function
AF/EXT
Switch the focus mode of camera lens (camera dependent)
REC/ATW
Start or stop video recording for handheld camera (camera dependent)
Enable the auto white balance mode of multi-purpose 3CCD box camera
TRC.A/M
Switch the tracking mode after the supporting device is connected
(Software application needed)
TAKE
Turn on or off the tally light in RS422 link mode;
Overwrite control of camera or robotic head in TCP/IP mode.
RET|WB1
Play back recorded videos in Sony EX camera or file format camera
(camera dependent);
Enable the white balance/ 3200K color temperature mode for
multi-purpose 3CCD box camera.
U3|WB2
User-defined function button 3;
Enable the white balance/ 5600K color temperature mode of
multi-purpose 3CCD box camera
OSD|MEMO
Enable or disable the status character function for certain handheld
camera,
Enable the white balance / MEMO mode of multi-purpose 3CCD box
camera
CAUTION
When using KXWELL protocol, the [PAGE] button can be used to switch
among the 3 Pages (F1, F2, F3); but when using VISCA protocol, the
[PAGE] button can only be used between F1 and F2 pages.

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Table 2. Functions of parameter setup buttons for the KXWELL protocol in F2 PAGE
Function
of button
Description of function
LCD
F2 PAGE, the indicator light of this button remains on and builds in NO
function.
CAM.
Launch the Quick Camera Parameter Setup (camera dependent) on
LCD
P.T.
Launch the Pan/Tilt Head Parameter Setup menu on LCD
CON.
Launch the Controller Parameter Setup menu on LCD
LENS EXT
Execute the 2x extender function of servo extender digital lenses
U1/POW
User-defined function button 1;
Turn ON or OFF the DC of the particular camera (Press and Hold)
U2/WIPE
User-defined function button 2;
Turn ON or OFF the wiper of outdoor pan/tilt head
Table 3. Functions of parameter setup buttons for the KXWELL protocol in F3 PAGE
Function
of button
Description of function
MENU
Launch the camera main menu (camera dependent) Supper impose to
the video.
ENTER
Execute on the Selected camera menu.
MENU2
Open the additional menu of the camera (camera dependent)
↑
Move pointer up in the camera menu
↓
Move pointer down in the camera menu
←
Move pointer left in the camera menu
→
Move pointer right in the camera menu
Table 4. Functions of parameter setup buttons for the VISCA protocol in F1 PAGE
Function
of button
Description of function
AF/EXT
Switch the focus mode of camera lens (camera dependent)
REC/ATW
Start or stop recording for handheld camera, (camera dependent)
TRC.A/M
Switch the tracking mode after the supporting device is connected
RET|WB1
Play back recorded videos in Sony EX camera or file format camera
(camera dependent);

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Table 5. Functions of parameter setup buttons for the VISCA protocol in F2 PAGE
Function
of button
Description of function
CON.
Open the Controller Parameter Setup menu
4.5Iris Control Zone
Press the [IRIS] button to switch the iris to AUTO, MANNUAL and
LOCK mode. (Camera modal dependent)
In manual iris mode, rotate to adjust iris brightness.
4.64D Joystick Control Zone
Lift the joystick up, down, left and right to control the
robotic for horizontal and vertical movements of robotic
head; the dial at the upper part of Joystick use to
controls ZOOM or FOCUS of the lens.
The inclination of joystick will affects the speed
movement of the robotic head; the more the inclination
is, the higher the speed will be, and vice versa.
The reference offset position of the dial at the upper
part of the joystick affects the zoom or focus speed of the lens. The bigger the
reference offset position, the higher the zoom or focus speed will be.
IRIS
MANU
AUTO
LOCK
Z F
OFF-LOCK
ORG-ZOOM
RED-FOCUS
FOCU
S
ZOO
M
PAN
TILT

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The button and the button on the top of joystick are use to switch the
dial function at the upper part of joystick for ZOOM or FOCUS operation. The
indicator light of turns YELLOW if the dial on the joystick as ZOOM operation.
“DIAL” clockwise to realize ZOOM IN control, and anti-clockwise for ZOOM OUT
control. When as focus operation, the indicator light turns RED. “DIAL“
clockwise to realize Focus FAR control, and anti-clockwise to realize Focus NEAR
control.
Z F
Z F
NOTE
The button at the top of joystick has the same function as the button.
CAUTION
The status indicated show on the controller and camera may be different.
For such case, the status indicate in camera shall prevail.
Z F
OFF-LOCK
OR G-ZO OM
RED-FO CUS
FOCU
S
ZOO
M
PAN
TILT

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4.7 Preset Position / Limit Setup Buttons
The PRESET / LIMIT buttons use to store
or call the preset positions of pan/tilt head;
and set the limit of PAN & TILT head.
Select [10+] button to switch from preset
position [1]-[10] to [11]-[20]. When [10+]
button is lit-up it is in [11]-[20] mode.
- Press the [MEMO] button to activate preset memory mode. Follow by
pressing any of the blinking buttons to memory into the particular location.
- Press and Hold [MEMO] button for 10 seconds to enter Pan and Tilt
movement limit set-up and the LEFT, RIGHT, UP, DOWN button will blink.
Select the blink button and observe the LCD "Limit ON" or "Limit OFF".
Redo the same step to fulfill the limit set for PAN left & right / TILT up &
down.
4.8 Zoom and Focus Buttons
FOCUS is used to control lens focus; ZOOM is used to
control lens zoom.
Press the [NEAR] button to focus the camera lens on
objects nearby; press the [FAR] button to focus the camera
lens on objects far away;
Press the [TELE] button for ZOOM in operation; press the
[WIDE] button for ZOOM OUT operation.
CAUTION
User must set the Pan and Tilt movement limit for all robotic head. This is to
prevent the robotic head or camera hit on object during operation.
If user did not do the pan and tilt movement limit it may cause damage to the
robotic head or camera during operation.
PRESET/LIMIT
12345
678910
10+
MEMO
FOCUS ZOOM
FAR
NEAR
TELE
WIDE
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