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SWZ User Manual
User Guide for the SWZ
Switched Zoom PTZ Camera

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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Change History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About the User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Warranty and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Kit Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Conguring the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting the Control Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Motor Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Software Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Change History
Version Date Change Summary Author
v1.0 9/9/2016 First Draft RE
v1.1 14/9/2016 Kit Amendments RE
v1.2 1/11/2017 Pinout Correction RE
v1.3 21/11/2018 Connections Update RE

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About the User Manual
This user manual describes the operation of the SWZ PTZ camera.
This user manual introduces the reader to the camera’s operation, which includes a description
of the various components in the camera kit and a guide to their use. As part of this, hardware
interfacing, connections and camera conguration are described in detail.
Additionally the use of software tools to control the camera are explained.
The guide follows a step by step approach, describing the simple initialisation sequence to get the
user up and running in the shortest possible time.
This is followed up with a description of technical specications and dimensions.
Warranty and Support
All Visual Engineering products are supplied as standard with a 12 month ‘Return to Base’ warranty.
In the event of a suspected product failure, users should contact the Visual Engineering support
team on the telephone number [phone] or please email us at:
[email protected]
Should the fault persist or if the support team are unable to resolve the fault, it may be necessary
to return the equipment.
Equipment should only be returned using the RMA (Returns Management Authorisation) process.
Users should contact the support team on the above number and request an RMA form and RMA
number.

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Kit Contents
The kit includes a SWZ switched zoom camera with either PAL or NTSC output video. The kit comes
in a foam lined case and also contains the comms break out cable and a mains power supply with a
range of wall connectors.
The kit contents are listed below, along with their part numbers.
• SWZ Camera PAL Version 110-2716
• SWZ Camera NTSC Version 110-2717
• Power Comms Break out Cable 110-3562
• Power Supply - AC/DC 15V 1.6A 110-8661
• USB Memory Stick - Support Software and Documentation 110-8679
Note: Above image currently illustrates the cable connections
provided in the old kit, now replaced with the power comms
break out cable 110-3562

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Connections
The SWZ kit includes a power comms break out cable, part number 110-3562.
The cable assembly connects to the Fischer MiniMax connector on the base of the camera.
All signals are then split out to their relevant connectors.
The connections are described below.
Connector Signal
BNC CVBS
Connector Signal
Micro USB Serial
Comms
EXT 232/485 RS232/485
Comms
DC Coax Power
RJ45 Unused
SWZ communications are supported via the micro
USB and EXT 232/485 connectors.
The EXT 232/485 connector supports RS232 and
RS485 comms, the pinout of the connector is
described on the right.
EXT 232/485 Pinout
RS232 RS485
RX (to cam) B
TX (from cam) A
GND

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Conguring the Camera
The SWZ can be congured for a specic user prole, to include; communications format & camera
control protocol. Once congured the camera will remember these settings.
The camera is congured using a control menu which is only accessible at power on.
To access the control menu it is necessary to connect the camera to a serial comms software
application, such as TeraTerm.
• Connect a Comm port on the PC to the
micro USB connector on the comms break
out cable.
• Open the terminal application and
congure the Comm port to 9600 baud
• Re-power the camera, a > will appear and
shortly after !
• As soon as the ! appears type ‘v’ ‘e’ in quick
succession.
• The Main Menu shown on the right will then
be displayed.
The SWZ supports a range of control
protocols such as Pelco and Sony Visca.
• From the Main Menu type 1 for the
Comm Port Options. The menu shown on
the right is displayed.
Setting the Control Protocol

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Camera Options
The conguration menus allows the user to set
various camera settings.
• From the Main Menu type 3, Camera
Options
• From the Camera Option Menu select
whichever function is required
• Now type 3 for the Protocol options. The
current protocol is displayed in brackets.
• Select a protocol by typing the number of
the new option.
The other options of changing the camera’s
baud rate and mode can also be changed via
the Comm Port Menu.
The user can return to the main menu at point
by pressing the ‘m‘ option.
The order in which the dierent cameras in the
SWZ are switched as it is zoomed in and out
can be altered.
• From the Camera Options menu type 2,
Camera Zoom Order
• Select either option 1 or 2 to reverse the
order in which the cameras are switched

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Following changes made using the control
interface exit the boot menu by typing x, the
camera will now continue with its normal
operation with the changes that were made.
Motor Options
The conguration menus allows the user to set
various motor settings in the camera.
• From the Main Menu type 4, Motor Options
• From the Motor Options Menu select
whichever function is required
The direction in which the camera is tilted can
be inverted.
• From the Motor Options menu type 1, Tilt
Invert
• Select either option 1 or 2 to reverse the
direction of the tilt
Similar control can be applied to the direction
of the Pan.

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Software Control
The SWZ camera supports serial communication control over RS232 and RS485. It supports PelcoD,
PelcoP & Sony Visca protocols.
The user may choose to use a software controller of their choice or use the VE Camera Controller.
This software application is included on the USB memory stick in the kit. It can also be downloaded
from the Visual Engineering website:
www.visualengineering.co.uk/support
The user should install the Software application on a PC. The image below shows what the software
application looks like.

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Connect the PC to the micro USB connection on the comms break out cable. The operating system
of the computer will allocate this a COM port number. Once this connection between the comms
lead and the computer’s operating system has been made the user can go ahead and connect the
application to the COM port. In the example below the port COM3 has been selected. Now select
Connect.
Now that the software application is connected the functions can be used. In the example below
the pan right command has been selected. This will cause the SWZ camera to pan right. Similar
commands for pan left, tilt up & down and zoom functions can also be tried out using the intuitive
software user interface.

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Specications
Specications
Camera Sensor 4 x 1/3” CMOS Protocol RS232/485 Visca, PelcoD
Camera Sensitivity < 0.008 Lux Pan & Tilt Range 270° tilt, Continuous pan
Camera Resolution >550TVL Pan & Tilt Drive Train DC Servo
SNR >50dB Power Requirement 6-18V DC, 2W
Field of View 60° - 7.5° Horizontal Environmental IP66
Focal Length 4, 8, 16 & 35mm Weight 148g
Aperture f2 - f5 Dimensions ø55 x 70mm
Lens Type S-Mount, M12 Casing Aluminium

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Dimensions
ø55 mm
70 mm