vissonic VIS-CATC-B User manual

VIS-CATC-B Camera Auto tracking controller
User Manual
V2.3
VISSONIC ELECTRONICS LIMITE

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Important note
Warning
In order to ensure the reliable performance of the equipment and the safety of the user, please
observe the following matters during the process of installation, use and maintenance:
The matters needing attention of installation
Please do not use this product in the following places: the place of dust, soot and electric
conductivity dust, corrosive gas, combustible gas; the place exposed to high temperature,
condensation, wind and rain; the occasion of vibration and impact . Electric shock, fire,
wrong operation can lead to damage and deterioration to the product, either;
In processing the screw holes and wiring, make sure that metal scraps and wire head will not
fall into the shaft of controller, as it could cause a fire, fault, or incorrect operation;
When the installation work is over, it should be assured there is nothing on the ventilated
face, including packaging items like dust paper. Otherwise this may cause a fire, fault,
incorrect operation for the cooling is not free;
Should avoid wiring and inserting cable plug in charged state, otherwise it is easy to cause
the shock, or electrical damage;
The installation and wiring should be strong and reliable, contact undesirable may lead to
false action;
For a serious interference in applications, should choose shield cable as the high frequency
signal input or output cable, so as to improve the anti-jamming ability of the system.
Attention in the wiring
Only after cutting down all external power source, can install, wiring operation begin, or it
may cause electric shock or equipment damage;
This product grounds by the grounding wires .To avoid electric shocks, grounding wires and
the earth must be linked together. Before the connection of input or output terminal, please
make sure this product is correctly grounded;
Immediately remove all other things after the wiring installation. Please cover the terminals
of the products cover before electrification so as to avoid cause electric shock.
Matters needing attention during operation and maintenance
Please do not touch terminals in a current state, or it may cause a shock, incorrect operation;
Please do cleaning and terminal tighten work after turning off the power supply. These
operations can lead to electric shock in a current state;
Please do the connection or dismantle work of the communication signal cable , the
expansion module cable or control unit cable after turning off the power supply, or it may
cause damage to the equipment, incorrect operation;
Please do not dismantle the equipment, avoid damaging the internal electrical component;
Should be sure to read the manual, fully confirm the safety, only after that can do program
changes, commissioning, start and stop operation.
Matters needing attention in discarding product
Electrolytic explosion: the burning of electrolytic capacitor on circuit boards may lead to
explosion;
Please collect and process according to the classification, do not put into life garbage;
Please process it as industrial waste, or according to the local environmental protection
regulations.

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Preface
This manual mainly describes the use, performance parameters and troubleshooting of VISSONIC
Full Digital Network DSP Conference System - including desktop, embedded, array unit and 5G
WiFi wireless conference system.
If the technical parameters and system usage in this manual are changed, the manufacturer will
update the version of the manual. Please use the latest user manual.
The copyright of the manual belongs to VISSONIC ELECTRONICS LIMITED. This manual is
protected by the Copyright Law of the People's Republic of China and other intellectual property
laws and regulations. Without permission, it is not allowed to copy part or all of the manual or
modify this manual.
Version
Update
Date
1.0
Publish
2018.12.28
2.0
Update interfaces and functions
2021.12.07
2.1
Update screen split function
2022.05.07
2.2
Update screen split function and camera tracking
2022.08.01
2.3
Update network control protocol
2023.11.23

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Content
1.Overview........................................................................................................................................6
1.1.Function ..............................................................................................................................6
1.2.Main Specifications.............................................................................................................6
1.3.VIS-CATC-B camera tracking seamless switching controller front and rear panel function
description.........................................................................................................................................6
1.4.Installation...........................................................................................................................7
1.4.1.19-inch installation cabinet......................................................................................7
1.5.Connection..........................................................................................................................8
1.5.1.Power supply............................................................................................................8
1.5.2.RS-232 control interface ..........................................................................................8
1.6.Network control protocol..................................................................................................11
1.7.Web Control......................................................................................................................11
2.System connection diagram .........................................................................................................14
2.1.Camera RS232 cascade control line connection method ..................................................14
2.2.Full Digital Network DSP Conference Controller CAMERA Menu--Camera Tracking
Settings............................................................................................................................................14

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1. Overview
1.1. Function
This device mainly has 4-channel high-definition SDI input, 2-channel high-definition HDMI input,
1-channel RCA audio input, 2-channel high-definition HDMI output, 1-channel USB output, which
can realize seamless switching, screen splitting and audio switching, convenient operation, and
support buttons, RS232 control and Ethernet control.
1.2. Main Specifications
The main technical indicators of the camera tracking controller are as follows:
Video input port: 4-channel SDI HD interface; (SDI supports 3G-SDI and HD-SDI; supports
digital audio input)
Video input port: 2-channel HDMI HD interface; (HDMI supports 1080P60Hz downward
compatibility; supports digital audio input)
Video input port: 1-channel RCA audio interface;(analog audio)
Video output port: 2-channel HDMI HD interface; (HDMI supports 1080P60Hz downward
compatibility; supports up to four screen splits output; supports audio output)
Video output port: 1-channel USB interface; (The USB port supports 1080P30Hz, and the USB
can be output to the computer, which is equivalent to the function of the capture card. It mainly
captures the signal synthesized by the RCA input and the SDI or HDMI video signal; supports up
to four-screen split output)
Input impedance: 75Ω;
a) Remote control interface: 2-way RS232 serial port; 1-way RJ45 Ethernet interface;(Support
web control)
b) Local controlinterface: support local button control (buttons are deployed on the front panel);
c) Power interface: 1 AC power interface;
d) Power supply: rated AC100 ~ 240V;
e) Dimensions: 19-inch rack cabinet, height 1U, depth 260mm (without panel);
f) Color spray: black;
g) Weight: ≤ 3.5kg;
h) Power consumption: ≤8W.
1.3. VIS-CATC-B camera tracking seamless switching
controller front and rear panel function description

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Figure 1.3 VIS-CATC-B the front and rear panels
The front panel of camera tracking includes:
Power switch - turn the power of the camera tracking controller on or off
Control button - 1 - 6 button corresponds to 1 - 6 HDMI and SDI input channels, can switch
any 1 HDMI or SDI input signal to HDMI output
Input signal indicator - 1 - 6 indicator corresponds to 1 - 6 HDMI and SDI input channels
Audio input port - support 1 RCA interface balance audio input
Input port - support 2 channels of high-definition HDMI and 4 channels of high-definition
SDI signal input
Output port - support 2 channels of high-definition HDMI signal synchronization output and
1 channel USB signal output
Control port - RS-232 female, RS-232 male and RJ45 Ethernet is used to connect the full
digital network DSP conference controller for video switching control of camera tracking or
connect the computer for control
Power input port - connect the camera tracking controller to the power sequencer or plug-in
with the power cable to supply power to the camera tracking controller
*(HDMI and SDI input interface supports digital audio input, HDMI and USB output interface
supports analog and digital audio simultaneous output)
1.4. Installation
1.4.1. 19-inch installation cabinet
The main unit can be installed in a 19-inch standard cabinet with standard mounting screw holes.

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Figure 1.4.1
1.5. Connection
1.5.1. Power supply
Connect the main unit to an external power outlet using the supplied power cord.
Figure 1.5.1
1.5.2. RS-232 control interface

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Figure 1.5.2 RS232 female
It is used to connect the digital network DSP conference main unit for video switching control of
camera tracking or connect the computer for control.
Pin
Signal
Description
Pin
Signal
Description
1
-
Null
6
-
Null
2
TXD
Send data
7
-
Null
3
RXD
Receive data
8
-
Null
4
-
Null
9
-
Null
5
GND
Signal ground
The COM port pins are defined as follows:
Figure 1.5.3 RS232 male
The COM port pins are defined as follows:
Pin
Signal
Description
Pin
Signal
Description
1
-
Null
6
-
Null
2
RXD
Receive data
7
-
Null
3
TXD
Send data
8
-
Null
4
-
Null
9
-
Null
5
GND
Signal ground
Serial port default settings:
Baud rate: 9600bps, Parity: 8, Stop: 1 Serial control command table:
Instruction
Function
Return Information
Remark
[x]V[y].
[x] input to [y] output, video
switching
V:[x] -> [y]

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<#Splice_mode[x]>
Multiple image mode selection
<Splice_mode[x]>
[x]:0--11
<#Audio_chn[x]>
Audio channel selection
<Audio_chn[x]>
FREEZE[x].
Set the screen freeze time to x
seconds
FREEZE[x].
[x]:Unit:
second
SetFreeze.
Perform screen freeze
<^NET>
Query network parameters
<SPORT80>
<SIPR[X1].[X2].[X3].[X
4]>
<GAR[X1].[X2].[X3].[X
4]>
<SUBR[X1].[X2].[X3].[ X4
]>
<SHAR[x1]:[x2]:[x3]:[x
4]:[x5]:[x6]>
<#SIPR[x1].[x2].[x
3].[x4]>
Set IP address
<SIPR:[x1].[x2].[x3].[x4
]>
<#GAR[x1].[x2].[x
3].[x4]>
Set gateway
<GAR:[x1].[x2].[x3].[x4
]>
<#SUBR[x1].[x2].[
x3].[x4]>
Set subnet mask
<SUBR:[x1].[x2].[x3].[x
4]>
<#SHAR[x1]:[x2]:[
x3]:[x4]:[x5]:[x6]>
Set hardware address(hex)
<SHAR:[x1]:[x2]:[x3]:[x
4]:[x5]:[x6]>
<#NETDEFAULT>
Network restore factory settings

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1.6. Network control protocol
Default IP: 192.168.10.189 Port: 80 Using TCP Connection
Pin
Menu item
Send parameter
Return parameter
Description
1
Version
{param=version}-
{“version”：” X” }
X:vierson number
2
Toggle Status
{param=status}
{“out1”:X1, “out2”:X2,
“out3”:X3, “out4”:X4,
“audio”:X1,“mode”:X1
}
3
Input Signal
Status
{param=inputinfo}
{“HDMI-1”:true/false,
“HDMI-2”:true/false,
“SDI-1”:true/false,
“SDI-2”: true/false,
“SDI-3”:
true/false,“SDI-4”:
true/false }
4
Settings ->
Query Network
Parameters
{param=netInfo}
{“ip”:”X”,”gateway”:”Y
”,”subnet”:”A”,”mac”:”
B” }
5
Settings -> Set
Network
Parameters
{param=&ip,ip=%
d.%d.%d.%d,gatew
ay=%d.%d.%d.%d,
subnet=%d.%d.%d.
%d,mac=%x:%x:%
x:%x:%x:%x}
Null
6
Settings ->
Mode Selection
{param=modeX}
Null
X: 0-11 (Corresponding to
Modes 0 to 11)
7
Video Source
Switching
{param=XVY}
Null
X: Input, Y: Output
8
Audio
Switching
{param=audioX}
Null
X: Input Audio (0-6)
1.7. Web Control
Network port default settings:
IP: 192.168.10.189
Connect your PC to the Ethernet port of the camera tracking controller via a CAT5 cable.
Please set your computer to the following IP range

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Figure 1.7.1 PC network segment
Log in to the web page, enter the IP address 192.168.10.189, and if you can log in to the interface
as shown in Figure 6.2, it means that the connection is successful. Click Video and Audio to control
the screen segmentation and audio switching of the camera tracking controller.
Screen split: as shown below:
Figure 1.7.2 Screen split
①Signal list - the video input signal of the camera controller
②Multi-image mode - supports up to 12 screen split modes
③Display window - After selecting the desired multi-image mode, you can drag and drop various
video signals directly on the display window
Audio switching: as shown below:

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Figure 1.7.3 Audio switch
④Audio switching - 1-channel analog audio and 6-channel digital audio input can be switched to
output arbitrarily
Network settings: as shown below:
Figure 1.7.4 Network settings
⑤IP Settings- Modify IP, gateway, subnet mask and MAC
View version: as shown below:
Figure 1.7.5 Version
⑥Version- Click About to enter the following interface to view version information

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2. System connection diagram
2.1. Camera RS232 cascade control line connection method
PIN1……DTR;PIN2……DSR;PIN3……TXD;PIN4……GND;PIN5……RXD;PIN6……GND ;P
IN7……IROUT; PIN8……NC
2.2. Full Digital Network DSP Conference Controller
CAMERA Menu--Camera Tracking Settings
Enter the menu 'CAMERA' to set the parameters of the camera tracking.

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Menu Item
Parameter
Parameter value
Description
Protocol
-
SAMSUNG,
PELCO-D,
VISCA,
CUSTOM,
VCA-UDP
Select the protocol according to the
camera model, When the camera
tracking controller VIS-CATC-B is
used and the protocol needs to be set
to 'custom', the camera tracking is
processed by VIS-CATC-B without
setting the submenus' camera map
'and' start set '
Camera map
(Note: If you use
the cameras using
SAMSUNG or
PELCO-D
protocol need to
set this menu. Use
VISCA protocol,
no need to set this
menu)
Camera select
Camera addr.
Video channel
UDP addr
001 to 016
Off,001to 255
Off,001 to 255
Off,001 to 255
Camera select--select the camera
to setup, there totally support 16
cameras.
Camera addr.--set the camera
address for the camera selected on
submenu 'Camera select'.
SAMSUNG and PELCO-D
protocols need to set the address, and
VISCA protocol is set to off.
Video channel--Bind the camera
(which set on submenu 'camera
select') to the video channel number
of video switcher. (There is no video
switcher connected to the main unit
for camera tracking by RS232, just
set as Off.)
Note: To set next camera, we just
repeat the same steps:
'Camera Select->'Camera addr'
->'Video channel'
The main unit will record every
time of setup for each camera.
UDP addr--Bind the IP of the
network camera, if you choose
VCA-UDP protocol control, you
need to set the camera IP.
Freeze Time
-
01 to 30
The camera tracking host switching
screen delay time can be set to 00
seconds to 30 seconds.
Video Mode
-
Normal/Recorder
When using the camera tracking
controller or video matrix as the video
switching device, select "Normal",
and when the recorder is the video
switching device, select "Recorder".
Example:
Here we have to set up two cameras, using the VISCA, SAMSUNG/PELCO-D or CUSTOM
protocol, and using a video switcher or camera tracking controller.
Step 1: The lower control port of the CONTROL connected to the conference processor is
connected to the camera.
Camera using the VISCA protocol.

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Camera using SAMSUNG/ PELCO-D
Step 2: The upper control port of the conference processor CONTROL is connected with the RS232
port of the camera tracking controller VIS-CATC-B.
Step 3: Use the front panel of the conference processor and the camera remote control, keyboard or
CLEACON software to set the camera tracking preset position and input the camera information
according to the following steps.