Various | Visca Series | PTZ Cameras | IP/RS232 | Version 1.02

Introduction & Manufacturer Profile

This driver controls up to 10 Visca capable PTZ Cameras over RS232 or Visca over IP.

Version History

Version 1.0

Initial Release

Version 1.01

Fixed RS232 control

Version 1.02

Added Port option for IP Control

Driver Features

The driver controls the camera PTZ controls as well as up to 127 Presets.

All relevant commands have been included along with feedback.

System Requirements & Prerequisites

RTI System Requirements

Integration Designer: 10.4 or later.

XP FW: 22.3.31 or later.

Manufacturer’s Device Requirements

Should work with all Visca Capable Models.

Driver Configuration

Driver

Driver Settings

Select the number of Cameras you need in the system

For each camera enter a name and select the connection type – IP/RS232

For IP enter the IP Address of the camera and the port number (Each camera must be set to use a different port number).

For RS232 select the XP Serial port and select the baud rate – 9600/38400

For each Camera, Select how many Presets to use and give them a name.

Template Page Name:

Default: PTZ Camera

Secondary: Security.

Device Configuration

For IP - Make sure the device has either a static IP or an address reservation in your router.

For RS232 – Make sure the baud rate is set to the same as the driver.

Tags

This driver uses the following non-standard tags. For default tags, reference the master tag list.

Tag NameF/VFunction UsageVariable Usage

RebootFReboots the Camera
Zoom UpFZooms in at the selected speed
Zoom DownFZooms Out at the selected speed
Zoom StopFStops Zooming
ZoomF/VSets the Zoom to a value at the selected speed (Use this for Sliders)Returns the current zoom level between 0-100

Video MuteF/VToggles the Video MuteToggles between True/False when Video Mute is On/Off
Video Mute OnF/VSets Video Mute OnGoes True when Video Mute is on
Video Mute OffF/VSets Video Mute OffGoes True when Video Mute is off
TrackingF/VToggles Auto TrackingToggles between True/False when Tracking is On/Off
Tracking: OnF/VSets Auto Tracking to OnGoes True when Tracking is On
Tracking: OffF/VSets Auto Tracking to OffGoes True when Tracking is Off
AF Speed: NormalF/VSets the AF Speed to NormalGoes True when AF Speed is Normal
AF Speed: FastF/VSets the AF Speed to FastGoes True when AF Speed is Fast
AF Sensitivity: HighF/VSets the AF Sensitivity to HighGoes True when AF Sensitivity is High
AF Sensitivity: MediumF/VSets the AF Sensitivity to MediumGoes True when AF Sensitivity is Medium
AF Sensitivity: LowF/VSets the AF Sensitivity to LowGoes True when AF Sensitivity is Low
Focus UpFIncrements the Focus
Focus DownFDecrements the Focus
FocusF/VSets the Focus to a value at the selected speed (Use this for Sliders)Returns the current zoom level between -21 and 21
Focus ToggleF/VToggles Between Auto/Manual FocusToggles between True (Auto) / False (Manual)
Auto FocusF/VEnables Auto FocusGoes True when Auto Focus is Active
Manual FocusF/VEnables Manual FocusGoes True when Manual Focus is Active
Jog Up / Down / Left / Right/ Up Left / Up Right / Down Left / Down RightFJogs the direction
Jog StopStops Jogging
Preset Mode: ResetF/VSets the Preset Selection Mode to Reset (Resets the Selected Preset)Goes True When Reset is the Selected Mode
Preset Mode: SaveF/VSets the Preset Selection Mode to Save (Stores the current Position to the Selected Preset)Goes True When Save is the Selected Mode
Preset Mode: LoadF/VSets the Preset Selection Mode to Load (Recalls the Selected Preset)Goes True When Load is the Selected Mode

Events

This driver supports the following events.

Event NameEvent TriggerNotes

Power OnTriggered when Camera Powers On ~

Power OffTriggered when Camera Powers Off
Video Mute OnTriggered when Video Mute goes Active

Video Mute OffTriggered when Video Mute is No Longer Active~

Home Position ActiveTriggered when Camera goes to Home Position~


Preset 1-127 ActiveTriggered when the Preset goes Active

Additional Information

The standard PTZ controls for up down etc require you to press stop to stop the motion.

The jog commands issue a stop automatically so you don’t need to.

Tracking and AF Speed only work with Cameras that have these features.

System Testing

Integration Designer: 11.4.1

XP Processor Model: XP-8v

XP Processor Firmware: 22.3.31

Device Model(s): Lumens VC-A51P

Support Contact

RTI Control

+ 1.952.253.3137

support@rticontrol.com