Rushworks PTX Model 1 User manual
PTX Universal PanTilt Head
Model 1
Quick Setup Guide
* in the PTX box *
IEC power cable. The power supply accepts AC110-240V
50/60Hz; Fuse T3 15A/250V; power consumption 60W.
Note: IEC cables are NOT included in International
shipments.
The following HD15 short breakout cables are included to
allow connectivity with most camera types:
1) LANC & 12VDC (for Blackmagic
Micro Studio 4K)
2) RS 422/485
3) RS 232
4) LANC
5) Panasonic Remote (two wires)
6” BNC-BNC cable for use with Mini BNC adapter to take
SDI out from a standard BNC on a camera. (The two
internal SDI wires terminate with Mini BNC connectors at
the top of the head.)
2 x Mini BNC-to-BNC adapters for adapting internal cables
with Mini BNC connectors for use with cameras that use
standard BNC connectors for SDI OUT (and perhaps
GENLOCK IN).
Cable bundle clamp and screw (if used with Blackmagic
Micro Studio 4K camera).
5mm Allen wrench for removing and reseating the two
Allen screws on the bottom of the fixture. Select either the
Truss Mount bracket or the Tripod/Stand Bracket.
Small double-ended screwdriver, often called a “tweaker”,
for adjusting voltage provided from the PTX chassis to the
camera you’re using.
U-bracket for truss mounting of the fixture.
¼ x 20 threaded plate for tripod/stand mounting.
Use the two included 5mm Allen screws to secure the
plate to the bottom of the PTX.
¼ x 20 x ½ thumb screw with washer for attaching
camera to tilt plate through the horizontal adjustment slot.
The Ctrl+R User Guide, PTX QUICK SETUP Guide, Model 1
and 2 Specifications and VISCA/DMX Connectivity sheets
are available on the PTX web page.
www.RUSHWORKS.tv/ptx.htm
Mounting the U-Bracket or Tripod Mount to the PTX Base
On the bottom of the Model 1 there are two 5mm Allen
screws.
Use the included 5mm Allen wrench to loosen and remove
the two screws.
FOR TRUSS MOUNTING: Secure the U-Bracket to the
bottom of the PTX using the two 5mm screws previously
removed, and tighten with the 5mm hex wrench.
FOR TRIPOD/STAND MOUNTING: Secure the Tripod
Mount to the bottom of the PTX using the two 5mm
screws previously removed, and tighten with the 5mm hex
wrench.
Connecting your Camera to the Tilt Plate
Most cameras have a ¼ x 20 thread for mounting on
tripods and stands. Use the included ¼ x 20 x ½
thumbscrew (with plastic washer) to mount your camera
of choice to the tilt plate.
Shown here is the bottom of the Blackmagic Micro Studio
Camera 4K …
and the bottom of the Canon XA25 with a single threaded
hole.
Some cameras, like the AJA RovoCam and Marshall CV
models, have threaded mounts on both the bottom and
the top … so you can mount them “upside down” on the
tilt plate then mount the PTX in an inverted position on
truss or other structure if desired.
These pictures show the single thread on the TOP of the
Micro Studio Camera 4K …
and the thread on both the top and bottom of the Marshall
CV-350.
NOTE: YOU MUST REMOVE THE HANDLE FROM CANON
XA SERIES AND SIMILAR MODELS IN ORDER FOR THE
PTX TO INITIALIZE AND OPERATE PROPERLY.
ALSO REMOVE THE HAND STRAP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF
THE CAMERA SO IT WILL MOUNT PROPERLY ON THE
TILT CRADLE.
With the PTX powered OFF, tilt the plate forward and
place the thumbscrew into the long adjustment slot on the
tilt plate.
Note: the FRONT of the PTX has the PTX logo sticker on
the yoke. The REAR does not have the sticker.
Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the camera, but only
tight enough that the camera can slide forward and
backward along the slot.
Move the tilt plate to the horizontal position, and slide the
camera forward and back while gently tilting the plate in
both directions. You want to find the best center of gravity
for the camera and lens … then tighten the thumbscrew,
applying as much pressure with your fingers as possible to
assure a solid and secure mount.
The PTX Model 1 Internal Wiring Bundle
To minimize torsional stress on wires and connectors in a
housing that can spin 360°, the wires run through the
core of the PTX chassis and pan/tilt yoke.
Pictured here are the wires and connectors that emerge
from the open passage on the side of the yoke.
• MICRO HDMI
• SDI OUT
• SDI IN
• 12VDC
The Mini-BNC connectors are used for SDI In and SDI Out
on the Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K, so you just run any
SDI Program Out line from an ATEM switcher to the SDI
IN on the PTX chassis.
The SDI Out from the camera is then available on the full
size BNC connector on the PTX chassis. If the camera
provides an HDMI output, it’s available on this chassis
mount.
For other cameras using standard BNC connections, use
the included Mini-BNC-to-BNC snap-on converters.
Note: If your camera requires a GENLOCK source, use the
SDI IN on the chassis for that signal, and use the snap-on
converter on the bundled SDI IN wire for connection with
the Genlock In on your camera.
If you are using a Blackmagic Micro Studio 4K camera
,
connect the included HD15 breakout cable to the side of
the camera, then use the cable bundle clamp and screw to
secure the cables to the top (or bottom) of the camera.
Then connect the LANC TO
CAM and 12VDC TO CAM
cables to the two
cables/connectors from the
HD15.
DMX Control: If you’re using more than one PTX head,
connect the DMX OUT to the DMX IN of each fixture
(daisy-chain) for control.
VISCA Control: Daisy-chain up to SEVEN PTX heads by
connecting the RS422 OUT from the first to the RS422 IN
of additional fixtures. THE DMX ID MUST BE SET TO
CHANNEL 1 ON ALL SEVEN FIXTURES! The
DMX/VISCA ID (DIP switch) must be set to 1 – 7 on the
respective fixtures.
The PTX PanTilt heads are designed to integrate
seamlessly into any DMX hardware or software controlled
system.
Set the DMX ID for each fixture as you would with any
other DMX lighting fixture. When you turn on the power
switch, the system will initialize, displaying .rSt on the
LED display.
It a few seconds it will then show the currently selected
DMX ID. The default is Channel 1, which displays as
A001.
To change the DMX ID, click the ENTER button beneath
the LED display and you’ll see red dots separating the ID
segments.
Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the desired ID,
then click the ENTER button again to Save the ID.
Use the supplied “tweaker” (a tiny flat-blade screwdriver)
to adjust the voltage output from the PTX that will supply
DC power to the camera you’ll be using with the PTX.
Check the camera manufacturer’s information regarding the DC voltage
required to power the camera.
CAUTION: The output can be set from 3V to 28V, so be
SURE you know what your camera is ‘expecting’ and set
the voltage accordingly before you connect the PTX power
connector to the camera’s DC power input.
Use the built-in voltage display meter to confirm your
settings during output adjustment.
Improper voltage output can result in (a) the camera not
powering on, or (b) potential damage to the camera if the
voltage is set higher than the manufacturer’s
specifications.
Note: be sure to set the MODE and DMX/VISCA ID DIP
switches on the base of the PTX at the same time you set
the DMX ID using the LED display above them on the
fixture. Following is a chart showing the corresponding
camera numbers, DMX Values and DMX/VISCA ID DIP
settings.
It’s good practice to set the corresponding DIP switches at
the same time you set the DMX ID for each fixture. The
MODE switch settings are discussed on the next page.
PTX
Number
DMX
Value
DMX/VISCA ID DIP POSITION
PTX
Number
DMX
Value
DMX/VISCA ID DIP POSITION
1
1
7
85
2
15
8
99
3
29
9
113
4
43
10
127
5
57
11
141
6
71
12
155
To configure additional PTX heads, select and enter the DMX/VISCA ID for each head.
Increment each head based on the number of channels in the profile. For 14 channels the
second fixture would be DMX ID 15, the third 29, etc. as indicated in the graphic.
To help you determine appropriate DIP
settings we’ve included a small file,
dipcalc.exe, on the USB card included in the
PTX box. It’s also available on the Ctrl+R
page on the website. Use the Increment
function with the profile channel number to
obtain consecutive DMX addresses.
After you’ve entered the Increment value, click
Next >>
to obtain addresses, starting from the
DMX Address you enter in the field.
SETTING THE MODE DIP SWITCH
There are currently TWO methods of controlling the PTX Universal
PanTilt Heads: DMX control from a console or software; and VISCA
control, using a number of controllers that support VISCA serial
control output.
It’s important to understand the distinction between CONTROLLER
and CAMERA. The Controller is the device that connects to either the
DMX IN (XLR), or the green 9-pin Phoenix connector that supports
two-way RS-422 serial communications with the controller.
The Camera is a camera or camcorder connected to the tilt plate on the PTX fixture. Cameras
are controlled using the internal protocols supported by the PTX. These include LANC,
Panasonic Remote and VISCA connections.
LANC is a single-wire, one-way digital protocol used by Sony, Canon, JVC and Blackmagic on
many of their cameras.
Panasonic Remote is a two-wire, one-way analog protocol for many Panasonic models.
Both of these are limited because they provide no feedback to the controller regarding the
position of the zoom, or the current focus or iris settings.
VISCA is a bi-directional serial protocol that uses three types of physical connections
depending on the controlled device: RS232, RS422 and RS485.
So you use the MODE switch to select
both the CONTROLLER and the CAMERA.
This label is affixed to the base of the
PTX so you can set the DIP switches to
the appropriate positions.
SW1 CONTROLLER ON for VISCA Control
OFF for DMX Control from a console or computer/software
SW2 CAMERA ON for VISCA (only active if SW1 is ON)
OFF for LANC and Panasonic Remote controlled cameras
SW3 CAMERA ON for 38400 Baud rate (only active if SW 1 and 2 are ON)
OFF for 9600 Baud rate (only active if SW 1 and 2 are ON)
SW4CAMERA ON for RS422 or RS285 serial connection (if SW1 and SW2 ON)
OFF for RS232 (if SW1 and SW2 ON)
SW5CAMERA ON for RS422 (if SW1, SW2 and SW4 ON)
OFF for RS485 (if SW1, SW2 and SW4 ON)
SW6OP MODE ON for NORMAL operation
OFF for firmware (FW) updates
DMX Control: There is three profiles you can load into your DMX console and/or DMX
software control system. These profiles are also saved as files on the USB card included in
the PTX box (DMX-LANC Profile.ssl2, DMX-Panasonic Profile.ssl2, and DMX-VISCA
Profile.ssl2).
DMX-LANC profile 14 channel map:
1 Pan
2 Pan Fine
3 Tilt
4 Tilt Fine
5 Speed
6 Reset
7 Zoom
8 Focus
9 Iris
10 Record Toggle
11 Auto Focus Toggle
12 Auto Iris Toggle
13 White Balance Reset
14 OSD (On Screen Display) Toggle
DMX-Panasonic profile 12 channel map:
1 Pan
2 Pan Fine
3 Tilt
4 Tilt Fine
5 Speed
6 Reset
7 Zoom
8 Focus
9 Iris
10 Record Toggle
11 Focus Auto/Manual
12 Iris Auto/Manual
DMX-VISCA profile 14 channel map:
1 Pan
2 Pan Fine
3 Tilt 1 Pan
2 Pan Fine
3 Tilt
4 Tilt Fine
5 Speed
6 Reset
7 Zoom
8 Focus
9 Iris
10 AE Mode (Auto/Iris Priority)
11 AE/Iris Adjust (based on 10 setting)
12 White Balance Mode (Auto/Manual/1Push/1Push Trigger)
13 White Balance (Red Adjust – based on 12 setting)
14 White Balance (Blue Adjust – based on 12 setting)
VISCA Control:The heads can be controlled via RS422 connections using VISCA
control protocol. RUSHWORKS offers its Ctrl+R Camera Control Utility, which includes a
four-port USB-to-RJ45 MUX that provides serial and 12VDC on CAT5 cables to each camera
and/or PTX fixture. Additionally, the VDESK and REMO Integrated PTZ/PTX Production
Systems include the same camera control, along with multi-input mixing, transitions, effects,
program and ISO recording, and much more. The Sony RM-BR300 joystick controller is also a
good candidate.
RUSHWORKS software applications run on Windows (32 or 64 bit) devices. However, you can
also use the Boot Camp utility built into Mac OSX and install Windows on that computer.
Blackmagic Design has incorporated the PTX pan and tilt commands into its ATEM switcher
User Interface. Now you can use the ATEM software for comprehensive camera setup and
motion control.
RUSHWORKS Support
support@RUSHWORKS.tv INTERNATIONAL
888.894.7874 option 2 +1 469.293.1024
PTX Universal PanTilt Head
Model 2
Quick Setup Guide
* in the PTX box *
NEMA 5-15p to powerCON connector cable. The power
supply accepts AC110-240V 50/60Hz; Fuse T3 15A/250V;
power consumption 60W.
The following four HD15 short breakout cables are
included to allow connectivity with most camera types:
1) RS 422/485
2) RS 232
3) LANC
4) Panasonic Remote (two wires)
Cable bundle clamp and screw (if used with Blackmagic
Micro Studio 4K camera).
¼ x 20 x ½ thumb screw with washer for attaching
camera to tilt plate through the horizontal adjustment slot.
The Ctrl+R User Guide, PTX QUICK SETUP Guide, Model 1
and 2 Specifications and VISCA/DMX Connectivity sheets
are available on the PTX web page.
www.RUSHWORKS.tv/ptx.htm
Connecting your Camera to the Tilt Plate
Most cameras have a ¼ x 20 thread for mounting on
tripods and stands. Use the included ¼ x 20 x ½
thumbscrew (with plastic washer) to mount your camera
of choice to the tilt plate.
Shown here is the bottom of the Blackmagic Micro Studio
Camera 4K …
and the bottom of the Canon XA25 with a single threaded
hole.
Note
: Although the pictures here show a PTX Model 1,
the procedure is the same when connecting a camera to
the Model 2 tilt plate.
Some cameras, like the AJA RovoCam and Marshall CV
models, have threaded mounts on both the bottom and
the top … so you can mount them “upside down” on the
tilt plate then mount the PTX in an inverted position on
truss or other structure if desired.
These pictures show the single thread on the TOP of the
Micro Studio Camera 4K …
and the thread on both the top and bottom of the Marshall
CV-350.
NOTE: YOU MUST REMOVE THE HANDLE FROM CANON
XA SERIES AND SIMILAR MODELS IN ORDER FOR THE
PTX TO INITIALIZE AND OPERATE PROPERLY.
ALSO REMOVE THE HAND STRAP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF
THE CAMERA SO IT WILL MOUNT PROPERLY ON THE
TILT CRADLE.
With the PTX powered OFF, tilt the plate forward and
place the thumbscrew into the long adjustment slot on the
tilt plate.
Note: the FRONT of the PTX has the PTX logo sticker on
the yoke. The REAR does not have the sticker.
Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the camera, but only
tight enough that the camera can slide forward and
backward along the slot.
Move the tilt plate to the horizontal position, and slide the
camera forward and back while gently tilting the plate in
both directions. You want to find the best center of gravity
for the camera and lens … then tighten the thumbscrew,
applying as much pressure with your fingers as possible to
assure a solid and secure mount.
The PTX Model 2 Internal Wiring Bundle
To minimize torsional stress on wires and connectors in a
housing that can spin 360°, the wires run through the
core of the PTX chassis and pan/tilt yoke.
The BNC connections (IN and OUT) on the base of the
Model 2 are connected internally to the two BNC
connections on the rotating arm of the Model 2. The only
wire emerging from the top of the tilt assembly is a Micro
HDMI connector. If your camera outputs SDI, you’ll
connect the camera out to the IN BNC on the arm.
The SDI Out from the camera is then available on the full
size BNC connector on the PTX chassis.
If the camera provides an HDMI output, the connector is
available on the base, below the VISCA RS422 Phoenix
connector.
Note: If your camera requires a GENLOCK source, use the SDI IN on the chassis for that
signal, and run a short BNC cable from the OUT on the Model 2 arm for connection with the
Genlock In on your camera.
DMX Control: If you’re using more than one PTX head,
connect the DMX OUT to the DMX IN of each fixture
(daisy-chain) for control.
VISCA Control: Daisy-chain up to SEVEN PTX heads by
connecting the RS422 OUT from the first to the RS422 IN
of additional fixtures. THE DMX ID (LED) MUST BE SET
TO CHANNEL 1 ON ALL SEVEN FIXTURES!
The DMX/VISCA ID (DIP switch) must be set to 1 – 7
on the respective fixtures.
The PTX PanTilt heads are designed to integrate
seamlessly into any DMX hardware or software controlled
system.
Set the DMX ID for each fixture as you would with any
other DMX lighting fixture. When you turn on the power
switch, the system will initialize, displaying head
information, then turn off.
Click the MENU button once to turn it on. The only setting
you’ll be changing, if at all, is the DMX Address.
To change the DMX Address, click the ENTER button
beneath the LED display. You’ll see the first menu item,
DMX Address.
Click the ENTER button again …
… then click the UP or DOWN buttons to increase or
decrease the current Address assignment.
Click the ENTER button a final time to Save the DMX
Address setting.
Note: be sure to set the MODE and DMX/VISCA ID DIP switches on the top base of the
PTX at the same time you set the DMX ID on the front panel. Following is a chart showing
the corresponding camera numbers, DMX Values and DMX/VISCA ID DIP settings.
It’s good practice to set the corresponding DIP switches at the same time you set the DMX ID
for each fixture. The MODE switch settings are discussed on the next page.
PTX
Number
DMX
Value
DMX/VISCA ID DIP POSITION
PTX
Number
DMX
Value
DMX/VISCA ID DIP POSITION
1
1
7
85
2
15
8
99
3
29
9
113
4
43
10
127
5
57
11
141
6
71
12
155
To configure additional PTX heads, select and enter the DMX/VISCA ID for each head.
Increment each head based on the number of channels in the profile. For 14 channels the
second fixture would be DMX ID 15, the third 29, etc. as indicated in the graphic.
To help you determine appropriate DIP
settings we’ve included a small file,
dipcalc.exe, on the USB card included in the
PTX box. It’s also available on the Ctrl+R
page on the website. Use the Increment
function with the profile channel number to
obtain consecutive DMX addresses.
After you’ve entered the Increment value, click
Next >>
to obtain addresses, starting from the
DMX Address you enter in the field.
SETTING THE MODE DIP SWITCH
There are currently TWO methods of controlling the PTX Universal PanTilt Heads: DMX
control from a console or software; and VISCA control, using a number of controllers that
support VISCA serial control output.
It’s important to understand the distinction between CONTROLLER and CAMERA. The
Controller is the device that connects to either the DMX IN (XLR), or the green 9-pin Phoenix
connector that supports two-way RS-422 serial communications with the controller.
The Camera is a camera or camcorder connected to the tilt plate on the PTX fixture. Cameras
are controlled using the internal protocols supported by the PTX. These include LANC,
Panasonic Remote and VISCA connections.
LANC is a single-wire, one-way digital protocol used by Sony, Canon, JVC and Blackmagic on
many of their cameras.
Panasonic Remote is a two-wire, one-way analog protocol for many Panasonic models.
Both of these are limited because they provide no feedback to the controller regarding the
position of the zoom, or the current focus or iris settings.
VISCA is a bi-directional serial protocol that uses three types of physical connections
depending on the controlled device: RS232, RS422 and RS485.
So you use the MODE switch to select both the CONTROLLER and the CAMERA. This label is
affixed to the top base of the PTX so you can set the DIP switches to the appropriate
positions.
SW1 CONTROLLER ON for VISCA Control
OFF for DMX Control from a console or computer/software
SW2 CAMERA ON for VISCA (only active if SW1 is ON)
OFF for LANC and Panasonic Remote controlled cameras
SW3 CAMERA ON for 38400 Baud rate (only active if SW 1 and 2 are ON)
OFF for 9600 Baud rate (only active if SW 1 and 2 are ON)
SW4CAMERA ON for RS422 or RS285 serial connection (if SW1 and SW2 ON)
OFF for RS232 (if SW1 and SW2 ON)
SW5CAMERA ON for RS422 (if SW1, SW2 and SW4 ON)
OFF for RS485 (if SW1, SW2 and SW4 ON)
SW6OP MODE ON for NORMAL operation
OFF for firmware (FW) updates
DMX Control: There are three profiles you can load into your DMX console and/or DMX
software control system. These profiles are also saved as files on the USB card included in
the PTX box (DMX-LANC Profile.ssl2, DMX-Panasonic Profile.ssl2, and DMX-VISCA
Profile.ssl2).
DMX-LANC profile 14 channel map:
1 Pan
2 Pan Fine
3 Tilt
4 Tilt Fine
5 Speed
6 Reset
7 Zoom
8 Focus
9 Iris
10 Record Toggle
11 Auto Focus Toggle
12 Auto Iris Toggle
13 White Balance Reset
14 OSD (On Screen Display) Toggle
DMX-Panasonic profile 12 channel map:
1 Pan
2 Pan Fine
3 Tilt
4 Tilt Fine
5 Speed
6 Reset
7 Zoom
8 Focus
9 Iris
10 Record Toggle
11 Focus Auto/Manual
12 Iris Auto/Manual
DMX-VISCA profile 14 channel map:
1 Pan
2 Pan Fine
3 Tilt 1 Pan
2 Pan Fine
3 Tilt
4 Tilt Fine
5 Speed
6 Reset
7 Zoom
8 Focus
9 Iris
10 AE Mode (Auto/Iris Priority)
11 AE/Iris Adjust (based on 10 setting)
12 White Balance Mode (Auto/Manual/1Push/1Push Trigger)
13 White Balance (Red Adjust – based on 12 setting)
14 White Balance (Blue Adjust – based on 12 setting)
VISCA Control:The heads can be controlled via RS422 connections using VISCA
control protocol. RUSHWORKS offers its Ctrl+R Camera Control Utility, which includes a
four-port USB-to-RJ45 MUX that provides serial and 12VDC on CAT5 cables to each camera
and/or PTX fixture. Additionally, the VDESK and REMO Integrated PTZ/PTX Production
Systems include the same camera control, along with multi-input mixing, transitions, effects,
program and ISO recording, and much more. The Sony RM-BR300 joystick controller is also a
good candidate.
RUSHWORKS software applications run on Windows (32 or 64 bit) devices. However, you can
also use the Boot Camp utility built into Mac OSX and install Windows on that computer.
Blackmagic Design has incorporated the PTX pan and tilt commands into its ATEM switcher
User Interface. Now you can use the ATEM software for comprehensive camera setup and
motion control.
RUSHWORKS Support
support@RUSHWORKS.tv INTERNATIONAL
888.894.7874 option 2 +1 469.293.1024
