Panasonic AWPH300 - INDOOR PAN/TILT HEAD User manual

Indoor Pan/Tilt Head
AW-PH300
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions completely.
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Warning:
Do not install this product near any object that burns easily.
In case of using a halogen lamp, installation of it near such
an object could cause a fire due to the heat generated by
the lamp.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS
TURE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-
bol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilat-
eral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the appli-
ance.
The serial number of this product may be found on the bot-
tom of the unit.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the space
provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.
Model No.
Serial No.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-
SONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SA 1965
SA 1966
For U.S.A
For CANADA

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CONTENTS
FEATURES .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................ 4
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

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FEATURES
• The AW-PH300 is a compact pan/tilt head capable of
tilting up to 95° up or 95° down and panning up to
300°. It is mounted upright or suspended.
• The pan/tilt head carries a camera and lenses for a
total weight of 4 kg.
• The pan/tilt head can be directly controlled using the
Pan/tilt Control Panel AW-RP301 or AW-RP305. (The
Control Panel cannot control the camera.)
• A camera and pan/tilt head can be directly controlled
using the Hybrid Control Panel AW-RP501.
• Up to five cameras with pan/tilt heads can be directly
controlled using the Multi-Hybrid Control Panel AW-
RP505 in combination with the Multiport Hub AW-
HB505.
• The pan/tilt head can be controlled from a personal
computer via an RS-232C. However, simultaneous
control with a personal computer and a control panel is
not possible.
• The pan/tilt head can also be controlled using a con-
tact type controller.

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PRECAUTIONS
SW2SW1 SW3
Battery
• Avoid using the pan/tilt head in the kitchen or other
places full of steam and oil fume.
• The pan/tilt head has a maximum load capacity of 4kg.
Do not use it for a load over 4 kg.
• Do not install the pan/tilt head outdoors, or at a place
over 45°C, or at a cold place below −10°C.
Ambient humidity must be less than 90%.
• Mounting screws must be locally purchased because
they are not supplied.
Choose screws appropriate to the material of the
mounting place and the load on the pan/tilt head.
• Use only with AC Adaptor, Model AW-PS300.
• In handling the pan/tilt head, be sure to hold it by the
base.
Do not lift the pan/tilt head by the rotary part of it.
Otherwise, something may go wrong with the head.
• Do not turn the pan/tilt head by the rotary part of it.
Otherwise, something may go wrong with the head.
• Dropping the pan/tilt head or subjecting it to a strong
shock can cause a failure or an accident.
• Keep the pan/tilt head more than 1 meter away from
the monitors.
• The pan/tilt head uses a manganese dioxide lithium
battery (CR2032).
Be sure to remove the battery before disposing of the
pan/tilt head or the printed wiring boards in the head.
Be sure to dispose of a removed battery, or an old bat-
tery removed to be replaced, according to the applica-
ble provisions of law.
Do not dispose of it as ordinary trash.
The battery is located as shown in the figure below. To
remove the battery, refer to Battery Replacement
under the Replacement of Expendables at page 20.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with same or equivalent type recommend-
ed by the manufacturer. Dispose of used battteries
according to the manufacturer`s instructions.
Caution

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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qTilting Arm (supplied)
This arm tilts the head.
wTilting Arm Fixing Screws (supplied)
4 screws are supplied to fasten the tilting arm.
eCamera Mounting Plate (supplied)
Used to fasten the camera.
rCamera Guide Pin
This pin sets the mounting direction of the camera.
tCamera Mounting Screw
This screw fastens the camera. (U 1/4”-20 UNC)
yPanning Head
The head rotates in panning directions.
uTally Indicators (2 pcs.)
A selection signal lights them red.
iCamera Connector Panel
To connect a camera and lens.
oBase
!0 Mounting Holes
There are 4 holes to mount the pan/tilt head.
!1 Wire Rod Mounting Hole
To pass a wire to prevent the pan/tilt head from falling.
!2 Control Connector Panel
To connect a Control Panel (AW-RP301, RP305, or
RP501) or the Multiport Hub (AW-HB505) and Pan/tilt
Head AC Adapter (AW-PS300)
!3 Side Blank Panel
A spare to be used in changing the mounting position
of Control Connector Panel !2
!4 Bottom Blank Panel
A spare to be used in changing the mounting position
of Control Connector Panel !2

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<Mounting upright>
<Mounting suspended>
Tilting Arm
Tilting Arm Fixing Screws
INSTALLATION
■Assembling the Pan/tilt Head
In handling the pan/tilt head, be sure to hold it by the
base.
●Installing the Tilting Arm
Fasten the Tilting Arm q(supplied) with the Tilting Arm
Fixing Screws w(supplied). The way of mounting the
arm differs depending on the direction of pan/tilt head
installation. (See the figure right.)
Note: Do not use other than the supplied tilting arm fix-
ing screws to fasten the tilting arm.

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<Mounting upright>
<Mounting suspended>
Camera Mounting Plate
Camera Mounting Plate
Fixing Screw
Camera Guide Pin
Camera Mounting Screw position
Camera Mounting Plate
Pin position for
mounting upright
●Fastening the Camera Mounting Plate
To mount the pan/tilt head upright, pull out the Camera
Guide Pin rfrom the Camera Mounting Plate e,
which is packed together with the pan/tilt head, and
insert it into the hole shown in the figure below.
This is not necessary when mounting the pan/tilt head
suspended.
• Loosen the Camera Guide Pin rwith a screwdriv-
er and remove it.
• Insert the Camera Guide Pin rinto the hole
shown below and fasten it securely with a screw-
driver.
Fasten the Camera Mounting Plate eas shown in the
figure right.
The Camera Mounting Plate eand Camera Mounting
Plate Fixing Screws are packed together.
The position of the Camera Mounting Plate ediffers
depending on the camera and lens used.
It is recommended that the position of the Camera
Mounting Plate ebe so adjusted that the gravity cen-
ter of the camera and lens will be perpendicular to the
tilting center.

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<Mounting upright> <Mounting suspended>
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For Reference
Examples of screw positions on Camera Mounting Plate e
are shown below.
qExample of mounting position of camera WV-E550 or
AW-E560 and lens S18 (FUJINON) or lens YH18
(CANON)
wExample of mounting position of camera WV-E550 or
AW-E560 and lens S14 (FUJINON) or lens YH14
(CANON)

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SW2SW1 SW3
SW2SW1 SW3
DESKTOP
HANGING
CONTACT/RS232C
SERIAL
■Before Installing
Before installing the pan/tilt head, be sure to make the
following settings and changes.
●Setting the Mounting Direction Switches
and Setting Others in Case of Using
Contact Type Controller, RS232C
To mount the pan/tilt head upright, or to control the
pan/tilt head with a contact type controller or RS-232C,
make the following settings.
(This is unnecessary in case of controlling a suspend-
ed pan/tilt head from a control panel.)
• Remove the cover screws from the pan/tilt head and
carefully remove the cover.
(Be careful of the tally Indicator leads when removing
the cover.)
• Set switches SW1, SW2, and SW3 on the front PCB as
follows:
Pan/tilt head suspended: Set SW1 and SW2 to the
down position. (Default)
Pan/tilt head upright: Set SW1 and SW2 to the up
position.
Pan/tilt head controlled with control panel: Set SW3
to the down position. (Default)
Pan/tilt head controlled with contact type controller
with RS-232C: Set SW3 to the up position.
• Place the cover back on and fasten it with the screws.
(Be careful not to get the leads caught.)

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ON
OFF
●Setting the Cable Compensation Circuit
If the pan/tilt head is connected to the controller with
coaxial cables (5C-2V), the maximum allowable dis-
tance between them is 500 meters. If the cable length
between them is more than 300 meters, however, set
the cable compensation circuit switch to the ON posi-
tion as described below.
• Remove the 4 screws from Control Connector Panel !2
and pull out the panel toward yourself.
• Set the switch on the PCB on the back of the panel to
the ON position.
• Mount Control Connector Panel !2 back and fasten it
with the screws.
●Changing Others
Changing the Position of Control Connector Panil
The position of Control Connector Panel !2 can be
changed if necessary.
• Remove the blank panel in the position where you
wish to mount Control Connector Panel !2
.
• Remove the screws from Control Connector Panel
!2 and pull out the panel up front.
• Disconnect all the 6 connectors on the PCB on the
back of the panel.
• Take Control Connector Panel to the desired posi-
tion, and connect the PCB connectors back as
before.
• Fasten Control Connector Panel !2 and the blank
panel with the screws.
Changing the Direction of Control Connector Panel.
The direction of Control Connector Panel !2 can be
changed by 180° if necessary.
• Remove the screws from Control Connector Panel
!2 and pull out the panel up front.
• Turn the panel 180°, and place it back in position.
• Fasten the panel with the screws.
Changing the Direction of Camera Connector Panel
The direction of Camera Connector Panel ican be
changed by 180° if necessary.
• Remove the screws from Camera Connector Panel
iand pull out the panel up front.

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• Turn the panel 180°, and place it back in position.
• Fasten the panel with the screws.
■Mounting the Pan/tilt Head
Observe the following instructions for mounting the
pan/tilt head.
Failure to observe these instructions could cause the
pan/tilt head to come off or drop, possibly resulting in
an accident.
• To mount the pan/tilt head, use the 4 mounting holes
and fasten the head securely.
• Have M6 hex bolts ready for mounting the head.
• The hex bolts must be long enough to meet the
requirement “mounting material thickness (t) plus 25
mm or longer.”
Camera Connector
Panel i
Control Connector
Panel !2
• Use plain and spring washers and hex nuts with the
hex bolts as shown in the figure.
• Use a wrench of the size that fits the hex bolt head to
tighten the hex bolts.
• To mount the pan/tilt head suspended, pass wire
through the anti-drop wire hole and fasten the pan/tilt
head to a ceiling or other firm object, securing it with
the wire.
• Have a wire ready strong enough to bear the overall
weight of the pan/tilt head, camera and lens.
∗In mounting the pan/tilt head, never forcibly turn the
head or tilting arm in the arrow directions by hand.

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Lens lock ring knob
●Mounting a Camera
■Mounting a Camera
●Mounting a Lens
• Turn the lens lock ring knob fully counterclockwise.
• Remove the lens mount cap if any.
• Mount the lens with the lens positioning pin up.
• Turn the lens lock ring knob clockwise to securely fas-
ten the lens.
• Hold the camera and place it on Camera Mounting
Plate e.
• Hold the camera and insert Camera Guide Pin rinto
the guide hole in the camera.
• Hold the camera and tighten Camera Mounting Screw
tto securely fasten the camera.
(Be sure to use a screwdriver or other tools to tighten
the screw.)
• After mounting the camera, make sure that the camera
is not loose.

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■Connecting Camera Connector Panel
Connect the camera and lens control cables.
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CVCC (+15V)
CGND
(As viewed from cable end)
qCAMERA I/F
Control connector for camera WV-E550 or AW-E560
Connect it to the camera’s REMOTE connector with the
camera cable AW-CA20T15 (option).
wND/EXT
Control connector for motor-driven lens unit’s ND filter
and lens extender
In case of using a motor-driven lens unit having ND fil-
ters and lens extender function, connect it to that unit.
Pins are located as follows:
ND signal
ND return
EXT signal
EXT return
eLENS I/F
Control connector for motor-driven lens unit’s zoom
and focus
Connect the remote (zoom/focus) control cable of the
motor-driven lens unit to it.

CAMERA
CONTROL OUT CAMERA
CONTROL IN
VIDEO OUT
PAM/TILT
CONTROL OUT PAM/TILT
CONTROL IN
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
IN
G/L
OUT G/L IN
CAMERA
CONTROL OUT
VIDEO OUT
PAM/TILT
CONTROL OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
IN
G/L
OUT
CAMERA
CONTROL OUT
VIDEO OUT
PAM/TILT
CONTROL OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
IN
G/L
OUT
CAMERA
CONTROL OUT
VIDEO OUT
PAM/TILT
CONTROL OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
IN
G/L
OUT
CAMERA
CONTROL OUT
VIDEO OUT
PAM/TILT
CONTROL OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
IN
G/L
OUT
4 3 2 15
DC12V IN
TO CAMERA PAM/TILTHEAD TO CONTROL PANEL
PREVIEW OUT
SEE MANUAL
PAGE ITEM
(AWC) UP
(ABC) DOWN (BAR) IRIS
G/L IN
VIDEO OUT
ZOOM/FOCUS
REMOTE
VD
VIDEO/RGB
VBS/HD
75
ON
OFF CONTROL
EXT DC IN
SEE MANUAL
CAUTION
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TALLY
DC12V IN
AUX CONTROL
PREVIEW INOUT 6/1 OUT
BREVIEW MONITOR OUT
CONTROL CONTROL OUT
PAN/TILT CAMERA
TD MULTI PORT HUB
G / L IN
S-VIDEO OUT
Rg[pl
PAGE ITEM
(AWC) UP
(ABC) DOWN (BAR) IRIS
G/L IN
VIDEO OUT
ZOOM/FOCUS
REMOTE
VD
VIDEO/RGB
VBS/HD
75
ON
OFF CONTROL
EXT DC IN
SEE MANUAL
CAUTION
■Connecting Control Connector Panel
●Connecting to Multiport Hub or Control Panel
Connect this panel to the Multiport Hub AW-HB505 or the Control Panel AW-RP301, RP305 or RP501.
The figure above shows the connections
in a case where only one pan/tilt head
with camera is connected.
To use two or more pan/tilt heads with
cameras, connect the second and sub-
sequent pan/tilt heads with cameras in a
similar way.
Multiport Hub AW-HB505
Control Panel
For 2nd Pan/tilt Head and Camera
For 3rd Pan/tilt Head and Camera
For 4th Pan/tilt Head and Camera
For 5th Pan/tilt Head and Camera

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■ Connecting the Pan/tilt Head AC Adapter
Connect the Pan/tilt Head AC Adapter AW-PS300.
AC IN
OPTIONSW
CONTROL OUT OPTIONSW
CONTROL IN LAMP
CONTROL DC 15V OUT
OP C S + –
LAMP AC OUT ( )
MIN 250W
MAX 500W
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P/T CONTROL IN
(CONTACT/RS-232C)
Wiring q
Wiring w
Wiring e
about 1 cm
Pan/tilt Head AC Adaptor AW-PS300
Terminal board
qG/L IN
Genlock signal input connector
Connect it to the G/L OUT connector on the Multiport
Hub (AW-HB505) or Control Panel (AW-RP501) with a
BNC coaxial cable.
wCAMERA CONTROL IN
Camera control signal connector
Connect it to the CAMERA CONTROL OUT connector
on the Multiport Hub (AW-HB505) or Control Panel
(AW-RP501) with a BNC coaxial cable.
eVIDEO OUT
Camera video output connector
Connect it to the VIDEO IN connector on the Multiport
Hub (AW-HB505) or Control Panel (AW-RP501) with a
BNC coaxial cable.
rP/T CONTROL IN (SERIAL)
Pan/tilt head control signal connector
Connect it to the PAN/TILT CONTROL OUT connector
on the Multiport Hub (AW-HB505) or Control Panel
(AW-RP301, AW-RP305, or AW-RP501) with a 10BASE-
T straight cable (UTP category 5).
Terminal Board DC 12V IN (Wire q)
Connect it to DC 15V OUT on the Pan/tilt Head AC
Adapter AW-PS300.(The AC adapter is set to an output
voltage of 15 V, considering a voltage drop due to an
extended cable between the pan/tilt head and the
adapter.)
Solder the wire end
if possible.

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Make sure that the positive (+) end and negative (−)
end of the wire are connected to the same signs on the
terminal.
Use a DC cable with a nominal cross section of 1.25
mm2or more that meets the UL specifications.
Terminal Board LAMP CONTROL (Wire w)
Connect it only in case of supplying power from LAMP
AC OUT on the Pan/tilt Head AC Adapter AW-PS300 to
the halogen lamp.
Connect it to LAMP CONTROL on the Pan/tilt Head AC
Adapter.
The symbols C and S of the wire must match the same
symbols on the terminal.
Use a cable with a nominal cross section of 0.3 mm2 or
more that meets the UL specifications.
Terminal Board OP (Wire e)
Connect it only in case of using OP SW CONTROL
OUT on the Pan/tilt Head AC Adapter AW-PS300.
Connect it to OPTION SW CONTROL IN on the Pan/tilt
Head AC Adapter.
Use a cable with a nominal cross section of 0.3 mm2 or
more that meets the UL specifications.

●Connecting Other Controllers
P/T CONTROL IN (CONTACT/RS-232C)
Connect it in case of controlling the pan/tilt head with a
contact type controller, or via an RS-232C. Have a
cable ready which meets the signal requirements
specified in the pin assignment table below. TThe
cable must have a nominal cross section of 0.3 mm2or
more and meets the UL specifications.
The applicable connector is a bellows type 28-pin
(1.27-mm pitch) plug.
Note: When using a contact type controller or an RS-
232C, the switches must be set as specified in the
item on the use of contact type controller, RS-
232C in the section BEFORE INSTALLING at page
9.
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It is recommended that the limiters (operating range)
be set before use.
Depending on where the pan/tilt head is installed, the
camera might contact an obstacle present in the oper-
ating range.
In such a case, the limiters may be set to prevent the
camera from contacting such an obstacle.
The limiters can be set from the control panel at four
points: upper limit, lower limit, left limit, and right limit.
Once the limiters are set, the set positions remain valid
even if power is switched off.
Pin No. Contact Signal RS-232C Signal Functions
1-7 Not used Not used
8 Not used T X D Pan/tilt head send data
9 Not used RXD Pan/tilt head receive data
10 GND GND
11 UP Not used Up tilt control input
12 DOWN Not used Down tilt control input
13 LEFT Not used Left pan control input
14 RIGHT Not used Right pan control input
15 RUN_SIG Not used Output signal showing head running
16-25 Not used Not used
26 DI_OPT_SEL Not used Pan/tilt head and camera power control input
27 Not used Not used
28 GND GND

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Switch and PRESET-6 Switch for 5 seconds or more.
• When the LED for PRESET-5 Switch lights to indicate
that the left limit has been set, release the switches.
• Check on the control panel that the left limit has been
correctly set.
●Setting the Operating Range Right Limit
• Turn the camera to the desired right limit from the con-
trol panel.
• Keep the MEMORY Switch on the control panel
depressed, then simultaneously press PRESET-4
Switch and PRESET-9 Switch for 5 seconds or more.
• When the LED for PRESET-5 Switch lights to indicate
that the right limit has been set, release the switches.
• Check on the control panel that the right limit has been
correctly set.
■Resetting the Limiters
The set limiters can be released by taking the following
steps.
●Resetting the Operating Range Upper Limit
• Keep the MEMORY Switch on the control panel
depressed, then simultaneously press PRESET-2
Switch and PRESET-3 Switch for 5 seconds or more.
• When the LED of PRESET-10 Switch lights, it indicates
that the limit has been reset. Release the switches.
■Setting the Limiters
●Setting the Operating Range Upper Limit
• Turn the camera to the desired upper limit from the
control panel.
• Keep the MEMORY Switch on the control panel
depressed, then simultaneously press PRESET-2
Switch and PRESET-3 Switch for 5 seconds or more.
• When the LED for PRESET-5 Switch lights to indicate
that the upper limit has been set, release the switches.
• Check on the control panel that the upper limit has
been correctly set.
●Setting the Operating Range Lower Limit
• Turn the camera to the desired lower limit from the
control panel.
• Keep the MEMORY Switch on the control panel
depressed, then simultaneously press PRESET-7
Switch and PRESET-8 Switch for 5 seconds or more.
• When the LED for PRESET-5 Switch lights to indicate
that the lower limit has been set, release the switches.
• Check on the control panel that the lower limit has
been correctly set.
●Setting the Operating Range Left Limit
• Turn the camera to the desired left limit from the con-
trol panel.
• Keep the MEMORY Switch on the control panel
depressed, then simultaneously press PRESET-1