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PTZ Keyboard Overview
BirdDog PTZ Keyboard is a full featured and versatile PTZ keyboard that supports NDI®, NDI®|HX,
Visca over IP, RS422, and RS232. By harnessing BirdDog’s next generation NDI® and IP technology, it’s
never been easier to discover, connect, and control your PTZ cameras.
Key Features
• Wide protocol support: NDI®, VISCA, PELCO D/P, VISCA over IP.
• Cross protocol mix-control with RS232/RS422 and IP.
• Quick access of key camera functions.
• High quality 6-way joystick control.
• Independent wide-range dual power input: 12VDC, PoE.
Features
• Easy, ergonomic PTZ control of multiple remote cameras for live event production and
content creation. Typical applications include: Education, Broadcast, Video Conferencing,
House of Worship etc.
• This compact remote controller features a high-quality joystick that allows eortless one-
handed pan, tilt and zoom adjustments. Zoom can also be controlled via the joystick or a
supplementary seesaw lever; dedicated knobs and control buttons simplify direct access to
frequently-needed camera functions without needing to use the camera menus.
• Quick Access features include the control of Exposure, Shutter Speed, Iris, Compensation,
White Balance, Focus, PT Speed, Zoom Speed.
• The controller supports serial RS232/RS422 and IP mix-control. It allows you to use RS232/
RS422/IP control on one controller to control cameras in a single system.
• With IP control, automatically search available IP cameras in the network and assign IP
addresses easily. IP control supports CGI and VISCA Over IP.
• Up to 256 camera presets with memory of image parameters and 8 patterns to recall
camera moves (requires camera support).
• Tally Indicator: Includes Normal Tally/On-Air Tally/Contact Modes.
• Supports 2 groups (7 cameras per group) via VISCA RS422 daisy chain control. Unlimited
number of controllers can operate on a single network to control up to 255 IP cameras.
Controls up to total 255 cameras (Combine using PELCO/VISCA/VISCA-Over-IP Protocol).
• Up to 6 selectable ASSIGN function keys, allowing quick control of key camera functions.
• Multi-color Key/Button illumination indicator.
• Full compatibility is provided with all BirdDog PTZ cameras and Sony BRC, SRG series PTZ
cameras and most PTZ cameras in the market that support IP/RS232/RS422/RS485 control.
• Regular MCU rmware upgrades via USB add new features to PTZ Keyboard.