Sony CH140 User guide

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Application Guide
Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus
Sony Network Camera
June, 2013
IMA005V3.1
Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus
CH140 CH180 CH240 CH280 DH140 DH140T DH180 DH240 DH240T DH280
EP104 EP154 EX101 EX101E EX104 EX154
EP520 EP521 EP550 EP580 ER520 ER521 ER550 ER580 ER585
RH164 RS44 RS46 RS84 RS86
CH120 CH160 CH220 CH260 DH120 DH120T DH160 DH220 DH220T DH260
EB520 EM520 EM521
CH110 CH210 DH110 DH110T DH210 DH210T
ER585H
RH124
Encoder
V series
E series
PTZ
EB520 EM520 EM521
X series
ZB550 ZM550 ZM551 ZP550 ZR550
Z series

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C O N T E N T S
1. Features............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Benefits............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Note .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1. User’s Access Rights............................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2. Protocols Supported By Sony Video Network Station
SNT-EX101/EX101E/EX104/EX154
......................................................................................................................................... 4
4. CGI command/Syntax............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
4.1. Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus Move Command.............................................................................. 5
4.1.1. Direct Move............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
4.1.1.1. Pan/Tilt................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
4.1.1.2. Zoom....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.1.1.3. Focus......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.1.1.4. Stop............................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.1.2. Area Zoom................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1.3. Relative Displacement.............................................................................................................................. 8
4.1.3.1. Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus Displacement With Respect To Screen
......................... 8
4.1.3.2. Pan/Tilt........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1.3.3. Zoom................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
4.1.4. Absolute Displacement..................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.4.1. Pan/Tilt........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.4.2. Zoom................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1.4.3. Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus............................................................................................................... 12
4.1.5. Continuous Pan/Tilt/Zoom........................................................................................................ 13
4.1.6. Cancel Command............................................................................................................................................ 14
4.2. Setting Command................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.1. E.flip Setting....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.2. Limit Pan Tilt Setting................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.3. Horizontal Tilt Limit Setting.................................................................................................. 15
4.2.4. Camera Control Mode Setting....................................................................................... 16
4.2.5. Camera Control Interface Setting......................................................................... 17
4.2.6. Focus Near Limit Setting............................................................................................................... 19
4.2.7. Max Zoom Speed Setting............................................................................................................ 20
4.3. Inquiry Command.............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
5. Applicable Models................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Appendix 1 Pan-Tilt Coordinate System............................................................................................................ 23
Appendix 2 Zoom Position Mapping......................................................................................................................... 25
Appendix 3 Focus Position Mapping.......................................................................................................................... 31

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Features
1.
• PTZF is an abbreviation for Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus. “Pan” is the horizontal movement of the
camera angle, “Tilt” is the vertical. “Zoom” is the adjusting of the focal length of the lens
for a close-up look or for wide-angle viewing. Please note that the Solid PTZ function is not
touched upon in this document.
• Many PTZ cameras and Rapid-dome cameras are equipped with “Position Preset*a”,
“Guard Tour*b”, “Area Zoom”, “Auto Flip” and “Superimpose” functions.
- Position Preset: By setting several Pan/Tilt/Zoom preset positions, users are able to see/
capture an area quickly and accurately only by selecting the required preset position.
- Guard Tour: This function is used to set the combination of PTZ preset positions, the
moving speed of each PTZ and the duration at each preset position.
- Auto Flip: This function is used to flip the video view vertically. Good for demonstration
of the PTZ camera on the table.
- Superimpose: The text data is displayed, such as the name of the viewing area and the
day/date of the video.
• Pan, tilt and zoom can be operated by joystick, which is common in the CCTV industry, and
also can be operated by using a mouse such as our characteristic area zoom function, or
using arrow keys on the viewer.
*a) For details on how to set up, refer to “Preset/Tour Function Application Guide”.
*b) Guard Tour is called “Preset Tour” in Sony Technical Documents. For details on how to set
up, refer to “Preset/Tour Function Application Guide”.
JoystickGUI
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Benefits
2.
• Covers a large area: Compare to fixed cameras, PTZ cameras provide wider area coverage
as the PTZ can move. This means usage of a PTZ camera will help to minimize the total
number of cameras required, thus reducing total cost of coverage per area.
• Guard Tour: Provides a series of video images for each location with zoom capability in the
one window.
• Tracks moving objects: The PTZ camera allows an operator to follow a moving object, such
as people or cars, by PTZ control. Also, the operator can zoom in and capture details of the
targeted object, such as the face or the license plate.
preset 1 preset 2 preset 3
[Guard Tour]
[Tracking]
Note
3.
3.1. User’s Access Rights
To use this function, set your authentication level to “administrator” unless otherwise noted.
3.2. Protocols Supported By Sony Video Network Station
SNT-EX101/EX101E/EX104/EX154
The SNT-EX101/EX101E/EX104/EX154 supports the following protocols for control analog
cameras (As of Version 1.2):
– Pelco-D/AD/Pelco-P/Bosch/Vicon/Panasonic/GE/VISCA/Pelco Coaxitron

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CGI command/Syntax
4.
4.1. Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus Move Command
CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi Move
left, right, up, down, up-left,
up-right, down-left, or
down-right
Sets the direction in which the camera
moves.
1 to 24
(low <-> high)
Sets the speed at which the camera
moves, in the range of 1 to 24 .
Note:
"0" can also be set. If set, the speed is
automatically adjusted according to the
zoom ratio.
CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi Move
left, right, up, down, up-left,
up-right, down-left,
or down-right
Sets the direction in which the camera
moves.
1 to 100
(low <-> high)
Sets the speed at which the camera
moves, in the range of 1 to 100.
4.1.1. Direct Move
4.1.1.1 Pan/Tilt
PTZ ZP550 ZR550
EX101 EX104EX101E EX154
Note:
Full and Pan/Tilt users, as well as administrators, can use this command.
Note:
Full and Pan/Tilt users, as well as administrators, can use this command.
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?Move=value,value
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?Move=value,value

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CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi Move
tele or wide Sets the camera zoom to tele or wide.
1 to 8 (low <-> high) Sets the zoom speed in the range of 1 to 8.
4.1.1.2 Zoom
PTZ EX101 EX104EX101E EX154
ZP550 ZR550
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?Move=value,value
CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi Move
near, far, or
onepushhaf
Sets the camera focus to near, far or onepushhaf.
Note that "onepushhaf" is enabled only when the
"Focus mode" parameter is set to "manual" using
"camera.cgi".
1 to 8 (* Note that this value will be disabled even if set
to 1 to 8.)
CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi Move
near, or far Sets the camera focus to near or far.
1 to 8 (* Note that this value will be disabled even if set
to 1 to 8.)
4.1.1.3 Focus
PTZ ZP550 ZR550
EX101 EX104EX101E EX154
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?Move=value,value
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?Move=value,value
CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi Move
stop Specifies the mode to be stopped.
pantilt (or motor), zoom, or focus
4.1.1.4 Stop
PTZ EX101 EX104EX101E EX154
ZP550 ZR550
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?Move=stop,value

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CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi AreaZoom
<center x> Sets the X distance from the center, in pixels.
<center y> Sets the Y distance from the center, in pixels.
<width> Sets the width of the rectangle from the center.
Set to "0" for a PT camera.
<height> Sets the height of the rectangle from the center.
Set to "0" for a PT camera.
<codec> Sets the instance to image1,image2 or image3.
4.1.2. Area Zoom
PTZ ZP550 ZR550
Note:
• Full and Pan/Tilt users, as well as administrators, can use this command.
It is possible to make the pan and tilt displacement of the camera by using "AreaZoom"
parameter which is familiar to the mouse operation. At first regard the center of the shot image
as coordinate origin in Figure1. The camera will shot the dashed line area after the command set.
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?AreaZoom=value,value,value,value,value
Note:
• When zooming in to the specified area, the center may shift according to the conditions of
the current pan, tilt and zoom position or specified center.
• When the current zoom position is the optical tele area, the zoom action is limited to the
optical zoom maximum. If the "AreaZoom" operation is made on condition that the zoom
position is set to the optical maximum, the digital zoom action is performed according to
the zoom mode.
• When w=0 and h=0 are set in the AreaZoom parameter, no zoom operation is performed
except the pan and tilt operation.
(0, 0)
y
w
h
x
Figure 1: Conceptual diagram
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CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi Relative aabb (*1), (*2)
4.1.3. Relative Displacement
4.1.3.1 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Displacement With Respect To Screen
PTZ ZP550 ZR550
It is possible to make a relative displacement of the pan, tilt, and zoom by using the relative
parameter.
When making a relative displacement for the pan or tilt, the distance is normalized with its
zoom position.
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?Relative=value
*1: How to set the value "aa"
Pan/Tilt position
The value "aa" stands for the controlled item and direction such as "Pan position to the right"
or "Zoom position to WIDE". It is possible to set the value "aa" as described in the figure and
explanation below.
Zoom position
WIDE: 10
TELE: 11
Figure 2: Relative parameter "aa"
Upper right
09
Right
06
Lower right
03
Upper
08
Lower
02
Upper left
07
Left
04
Lower left
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*2: How to set the value "bb"
The value of "bb" stands for the degree of displacement, which ranges from 01 to 10.
The various degrees of pan and zoom displacement are shown in Table 1.
Table 1: Pan/Tilt distance
Value Distance: Percent of the current video size
01 Around 10%
02 Around 15%
03 Around 20%
04 Around 25%
05 Around 30%
06 Around 40%
07 Around 50%
08 Around 66.7%
09 Around 83.3%
10 Around 100%
Example:
When you want to move the camera 30% to the right for jpeg video:
POST /command/ptzf.cgi HTTP/1.1
Host: 192.168.1.1
Connection: Keep-Alive
Cache-Control: no-cache
Content-Length: 13
relative=0605
HTTP/1.1 204 No Content
Content-Length: 0
Server: XXXX/X.XX
<response>

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4.1.3.2. Pan/Tilt
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?RelativePanTilt=value,value,value
CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi RelativePanTilt
<pan position>
Sets the relative pan position according to
the camera in use.
ER520/ER521/ER550/ER580/ER585/ER585H/
RH124/RH164/RS44/RS46/RS84/RS86/ZR550:
C040 to 3FC0
EP520/EP521/EP550/EP580/ZP550:
C3CA to 3C36
<tilt position>
Sets the relative tilt position according to
the camera in use.
RH124/RH164/RS44/RS46/RS84/RS86:
DAD0 to 2530
EP520/EP521/EP550/EP580/ZP550:
ED68 to 1298
ER520/ER521/ER550/ER580/ER585/ER585H/
ZR550:
DAD0 to 2530
<speed>
1 to 24
(low <-> high)
Sets the relative pan tilt speed in the range
of 1 to 24.
PTZ ZP550 ZR550
4.1.3.3. Zoom
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?RelativeZoom=value
CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi RelativeZoom
<zoom position>
Sets the relative zoom position according
to the camera in use.
RH124/RH164:
B000 to 4000(Optical only mode)
73BF to 8C40(Full mode)
RS44/RS46/RS84/RS88/EP520/EP521/
EP550/EP580/ER520/ER521/ER550/
ER580/ER585/ER585H/ZP550/ZR550:
B000 to 4000(Optical only mode)
853F to 7AC0(Full mode)
PTZ ZP550 ZR550

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4.1.4. Absolute Displacement
4.1.4.1. Pan/Tilt
Note:
For the pan-tilt coordinate system of each camera, see Appendix 1.
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?AbsolutePanTilt=value,value,value
CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi AbsolutePanTilt
<pan position>
Sets the absolute pan position according to
the camera in use.
Note:
You can check the settable pan position values
with the inquiry command "PanMovementRange".
<tilt position>
Sets the absolute tilt position according to
the camera in use.
Note:
You can check the settable tilt position values with
the inquiry command "TiltMovementRange".
<speed>
1 to 24
(low <-> high)
Sets the absolute pan tilt speed in the range
of 1 to 24.
PTZ ZP550 ZR550
4.1.4.2. Zoom
PTZ ZP550 ZR550
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?AbsoluteZoom=value
Note:
For zoom ratio and zoom position data mapping of each camera, see Appendix 2.
CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi AbsoluteZoom
<zoom position>
Sets the absolute zoom position according
to the zoom method.
Note:
You can check the settable zoom position
values with the inquiry command
"ZoomMovementRange".

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4.1.4.3. Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus
Note:
It is possible to leave the value blank for the "Absolute PTZF" parameter.
In this case, the current position is maintained.
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?AbsolutePTZF=value,value,value,value
PTZ ZP550 ZR550
CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi AbsolutePTZF
<pan position>
Sets the absolute pan position according to
the camera in use.
Note:
You can check the settable pan position values
with the inquiry command "PanMovementRange".
<tilt position>
Sets the absolute tilt position according to
the camera in use.
Note:
You can check the settable tilt position values with
the inquiry command "TiltMovementRange".
<zoom position>
Sets the absolute zoom position according
to the zoom method.
Note:
You can check the settable zoom position
values with the inquiry command
"ZoomMovementRange".
<focus position>
1000 to C000
Sets the absolute focus position in the range
of 1000 to C000.
Note:
For focus position data mapping of each camera,
see Appendix 3.

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CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi Continuous
PanTiltZoom
<pan speed>
You can specify a value in the pan direction in
one-step increments ranging from -100 to 100. The
actual moving velocity is 120 deg/sec with the zoom
position set to the wide-end when 100 is specified as
the parameter. The actual velocity varies according
to the zoom position. When a positive value is
specified, the camera pans to the right. When a
negative value is specified, it pans to the left. When
0 is specified, pan operation stops. If both pan
speed and tilt speed values are omitted, the current
pan/tilt operation is maintained.
<tilt speed>
You can specify a value in the tilt direction in
one-step increments ranging from -100 to 100. The
actual moving velocity is 60 deg/sec with the zoom
position set to the wide-end when 100 is specified as
the parameter. The actual velocity varies according
to the zoom position. When a positive value is
specified, the camera tilts upwards. When a
negative value is specified, it tilts downwards.
When 0 is specified, tilt operation stops. If both pan
speed and tilt speed values are omitted, the current
pan/tilt operation is maintained.
<zoom speed>
You can specify a value in one-step increments ranging
from -100 to 100. When a positive value is specified,
the zoom moves in the tele direction. When a negative
value is specified, it moves in the wide direction. When
0 is specified, zoom operation stops. If input is omitted,
the current operation is maintained.
4.1.5. Continuous Pan/Tilt/Zoom
Notes:
• Full and Pan/Tilt users, as well as the administrator, can use this command.
• After the camera returns the HTTP response “204 No Content,” send the next command.
If you do not wait for the response, wait for the target camera command transmission
interval time, which can be obtained using the “ContinuousPanTiltZoomInterval” inquiry
parameter, before sending the next command. (For a description of the inquiry parameter,
refer to the "4.2. Inquiry Command" section.) To stop the camera’s PTZ operation,
immediately send “ContinuousPanTiltZoom=0,0,0” without waiting for the response to
the previous command. In environments other than the LAN environment, the moving
command and stopping command might be reversed, causing the camera not to stop.
In this case, wait for the HTTP response from the camera to ensure the order.
• Each time a command is sent, end and then restart the session. If you continue to send
commands without first disconnecting, the camera may respond less quickly to the pan, tilt
and zoom control.
PTZ ZP550 ZR550

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CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?ContinuousPanTiltZoom=value,value,value
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?ContinuousPanTiltZoom=value,value,
(in case that zoom speed is omitted)
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?ContinuousPanTiltZoom=,,value
(in case that pan speed and tilt speed are omitted)
4.1.6. Cancel Command
Note:
Full users, as well as administrators, can use this command.
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?Cancel=on
CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi Cancel
on Cancels a command currently being executed.
PTZ EX101 EX104EX101E EX154
ZP550 ZR550
4.2. Setting Command
4.2.1. E.flip Setting
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/camera.cgi?Eflip=value
CGI Parameter Value Description
camera.cgi Eflip
on
EP520/EP521/EP550/EP580/ER520/ER521/ER550/
ER580/ER585/ER585H/ZP550/ZR550:
Set to "on" when you install the camera on a rack or desk.
off All Applicable Models:
Set to "off " when you mount the camera on the ceiling.
*
(*Ver1.12 or later)
All Applicable Models
All Applicable Models
4.2.2. Limit Pan Tilt Setting
CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi LimitPanTilt
<min pan position>
Sets the minimum pan position according
to the camera in use. To clear, set 7FFF.
EP520/EP521/EP550/EP580/ZP550:
E1E5 to FFFF
ER520/ER521/ER550/ER580/ER585/
ER585H/RH124/
RH164/RS44/RS46/RS84/RS86/ZR550:
E020 to FFFF
PTZ ZP550 ZR550
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CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?LimitPanTilt=value,value,value,value
CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi LimitPanTilt
<min tilt position>
Sets the minimum tilt position according
to the camera in use. To clear, set 7FFF.
EP520/EP521/EP550/EP580/ER520/ER521/
ER550/ER580/ER585/ER585H/ZP550/
ZR550:
F808 to FFFF (E.flip off)
F560 to FFFF (E.flip on)
RH124/RH164/RS44/RS46/RS84/RS86:
F808 to FFFF
<max pan position>
Sets the maximum pan position according
to the camera in use. To clear, set 7FFF.
EP520/EP521/EP550/EP580/ZP550:
0001 to 1E1B
ER520/ER521/ER550/ER580/ER585/
ER585H/RH124/
RH164/RS44/RS46/RS84/RS86/ZR550:
0001 to 1FE0
<max tilt position>
Sets the maximum tilt position according
to the camera in use. To clear, set 7FFF.
EP520/EP521/EP550/EP580/ER520/ER521/
ER550/ER580/ER585/ER585H/ZP550/
ZR550:
0001 to 0AA0 (E.flip off)
0001 to 07F8 (E.flip on)
RH124/RH164/RS44/RS46/RS84/RS86:
0001 to 0AA0
4.2.3. Horizontal Tilt Limit Setting
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi? HorizontalTiltLimit=value
CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi HorizontalTiltLimit
off Disables the horizontal tilt limit function that restricts
the tilting range up to the horizontal position.
on Enables the horizontal tilt limit function that restricts
the tilting range up to the horizontal position.
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4.2.4. Camera Control Mode Setting
CGI Parameter Value Description
camera.cgi
PtzfMode
normal
This command is available with the ActiveX viewer.
Determines the mode used when operating the
8-direction arrow buttons or the TELE/WIDE button
on the ActiveX viewer.
When you click the mouse button, the camera
starts panning, tilting or zooming operation, and the
operation continues while you hold down the mouse
button. To stop the operation, release the mouse button.
step
This command is available with the ActiveX viewer.
Determines the mode used when operating the
8-direction arrow buttons or the TELE/WIDE button
on the ActiveX viewer.
Each time you click the mouse button, the camera
moves (panning, tilting or zooming). If you keep the
mouse button held down for more than 1 second, the
operation mode is temporarily changed to Normal.
When you release the mouse button, the camera
operation stops and the Step mode is restored.
RelPanTilt 1 to 10
When you select “step” for “PtzfMode” parameter,
“RelPanTilt” becomes enabled.
Sets the camera transition level from 1 to 10 when you
click the 8-direction arrow button for panning/tilting.
Selecting 10 provides the maximum transition level.
RelZoom 1 to 10
When you select “step” for “PtzfMode” parameter,
“RelZoom” becomes enabled.
Sets the camera transition level from 1 to 10 when you
click or the TELE/WIDE button for zooming.
Selecting 10 provides the maximum transition level.
PTZ ZP550 ZR550
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/camera.cgi?PtzfMode=value
http://ip_adr/command/camera.cgi?RelPanTilt=value
http://ip_adr/command/camera.cgi?RelZoom=value

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CGI Parameter Value Description
camera.cgi AutoFlip
off
Disables the auto flip function that automatically
switches the tilt movement of the camera
downward to upward when the camera tilts
downward to the point where it faces the ground.
0, 500, or 750
Enables the auto flip function and also sets the
latency time from when the camera movement
tilts completely and stops itself until it restarts
tilting. Settable values are 0, 500 or 750 (msec).
Note:
0, 500 and 750 are not available for SNT-EX101/
EX101E/EX104/EX154.
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/camera.cgi?AutoFlip=value
EX101 EX104EX101E EX154
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/system.cgi?CameraControlInterface=value
4.2.5. Camera Control Interface Setting
CGI Parameter Value Description
system.cgi CameraControlInterface
coaxitron Sets the camera control interface to Coaxitron
interface.
serial Sets the camera control interface to Serial
interface.
RS44 RS84RS46 RS86ER550 RH124ER580
ER520 ER521 RH164
ER585
ER585H
EX101ZR550 EX104EX101E EX154

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CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/serial.cgi?SerType=value
http://ip_adr/command/serial.cgi?SerTcpPort=value
http://ip_adr/command/serial.cgi?SerStandard=value
http://ip_adr/command/serial.cgi?SerProtocol=value
http://ip_adr/command/serial.cgi?SerDstCamId=value
http://ip_adr/command/serial.cgi?SerBaudRate=value
http://ip_adr/command/serial.cgi?SerParityBit=value
http://ip_adr/command/serial.cgi?SerCharLen=value
http://ip_adr/command/serial.cgi?SerStopBit=value
CGI Parameter Value Description
serial.cgi
SerType
tcpip Specify “tcpip” when you use the TCP port to input and
output data through the external serial interface.
normal Specify “normal” when TCP is not used.
SerTcpPort
1024 to
65535
Specify a port number corresponding to the TCP port
when “SerType“ parameter is set to “tcp”.
SerStandard
rs485, or
rs422
Sets the serial interface standard to RS-485 or RS-422.
Note:
RS-422 is only available on the SNT-EX101/EX101E.
SerProtocol
pelco-d, ad,
pelco-p,
bosch,
vicon,
panasonic,
ge, or visca
Set according to the protocol you wish to use for
controlling a camera.
Note:
The following values are available at Ver.1.2 or later.
pelco-p, bosch, vicon, panasonic, ge, visca
SerDstCamId 1 to 256 Set the connected camera ID from 1 to 256.
SerBaudRate 2 to 7
Set a baud rate which corresponds to the peripheral
device connected to the serial interface. Selectable
baud rates are shown below.
2: 1200, 3: 2400, 4:4800, 5:9600, 6:19200,
7:38400(bps)
SerParityBit none, odd,
or even
Set a parity which corresponds to the peripheral
device connected to the serial interface.
SerCharLen 7, or 8
Set the character length (in bit) which corresponds
to the peripheral device connected to the serial
interface.
SerStopBit 1, or 2 Set a stop bit which corresponds to the peripheral
device connected to the serial interface.

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Application Guide Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus
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EX101 EX104EX101E EX154
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(*Ver.1.2 or later)
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CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi
AnalogCamPanSpeed
0 to 100 Sets the pan operation speed for the connected
camera.
AnalogCamTiltSpeed 0 to 100 Sets the tilt operation speed for the connected
camera.
AnalogCamZoomSpeed 0 to 8 Sets the zoom operation speed for the connected
camera.
AnalogCamFocusSpeed 0 to 8 Sets the focus operation speed for the connected
camera.
Notes:
• When operating the camera connected to the encoder, you can configure the default
operation speed. Please note that performance depends on the connected camera if the
operation speed is set outside a protocol’s specified range.
CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?AnalogCamPanSpeed=value
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?AnalogCamTiltSpeed=value
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?AnalogCamZoomSpeed=value
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?AnalogCamFocusSpeed=value
EP550 ZP550ER550 ZR550
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(*Ver.1.74 or later)
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CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?FocusNearLimit=value
4.2.6. Focus Near Limit Setting
CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi FocusNearLimit
<limit position> Sets the focus near limit.
Note:
For settable limit position value, see Appendix 3.

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4.3. Inquiry Command All Applicable Models
All Applicable Models
CGI Syntax:1
http://ip_adr/command/inquiry.cgi?inq=ptzf
http://ip_adr/command/inquiry.cgi?inq=camera
http://ip_adr/command/inquiry.cgi?inq=system
http://ip_adr/command/inquiry.cgi?inq=serial
Return Value:
ParameterName1=value&ParameterName2=value….
CGI Syntax:2
http://ip_adr/command/inquiry.cgi?inqjs=ptzf
http://ip_adr/command/inquiry.cgi?inqjs=camera
http://ip_adr/command/inquiry.cgi?inqjs=system
http://ip_adr/command/inquiry.cgi?inqjs=serial
Return Values:
var ParameterName1=“value”
var ParameterName2=“value”
:
:
EP550 ZP550ER550 ZR550
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(*Ver.1.74 or later)
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CGI Syntax:
http://ip_adr/command/ptzf.cgi?MaxZoomSpeed=value
4.2.7. Max Zoom Speed Setting
CGI Parameter Value Description
ptzf.cgi MaxZoomSpeed
<speed>
Sets the maximum zoom speed.
00: 2.6 sec
44: 4.0 sec
37: 4.7 sec
34: 5.0 sec
20: 7.0 sec
Note:
The above values may be shifted by
thermal conditions.