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General| Category | Professional Video Accessories |
|---|---|
| Model | PTX Model 1 |
| Manufacturer | Rushworks |
| Power | 12V DC |
| Video Inputs | HDMI, SDI |
| Video Outputs | HDMI, SDI |
| Audio Inputs | Embedded via HDMI and SDI |
| Audio Outputs | Embedded via HDMI and SDI |
| Control | Ethernet, Serial |
Lists included cables like IEC, HD15 breakout cables, BNC-BNC, and Mini BNC-to-BNC adapters.
Details tools like Allen wrench and screwdriver, plus mounting components like U-bracket and threaded plate.
Explains how to mount the U-Bracket or Tripod Mount to the PTX Base using screws.
Covers standard camera mounting threads and illustrates bottoms of Blackmagic and Canon cameras.
Instructions for camera preparation, including removing handles/straps, and initial placement on the tilt plate.
Details securing the camera with the thumbscrew and finding the optimal center of gravity.
Explains wire routing through PTX chassis and yoke, listing Micro HDMI, SDI OUT, SDI IN, and 12VDC connectors.
Covers SDI/HDMI outputs, Mini-BNC converters for standard BNC, and using SDI IN for GENLOCK.
Details connecting breakout cable, clamp, and screw for Blackmagic Micro Studio 4K camera.
Introduces DMX and VISCA control methods, including daisy-chaining PTX heads for control.
Explains the system initialization display and the process for setting the DMX ID.
Step-by-step guide to changing the DMX ID using the ENTER, UP, and DOWN buttons.
Details using the 'tweaker' screwdriver for voltage adjustment, with cautions on correct voltage settings.
Advises setting MODE and DMX/VISCA ID DIP switches concurrently with the DMX ID.
A chart mapping PTX Number and DMX Value to DMX/VISCA ID DIP switch positions.
Guidance on incrementing DMX IDs for multiple PTX heads based on channel count.
Information on the dipcalc.exe tool for determining DIP settings, available on USB and website.
Explains the two primary control methods: DMX from console/software and VISCA serial control.
Defines Controller (DMX IN/RS422) and Camera connections, including protocols like LANC.
Describes VISCA as bi-directional serial protocol using RS232, RS422, and RS485 connections.
Details the MODE switch label and functions for selecting CONTROLLER and CAMERA settings.
Notes the availability of DMX-LANC, DMX-Panasonic, and DMX-VISCA profiles on the USB card.
Details the 14-channel DMX map for LANC control, including Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus, Iris, etc.
Details the 12-channel DMX map for Panasonic control, including Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus, Iris, etc.
Details the 14-channel DMX map for VISCA control, including Pan, Tilt, Focus, AE Mode, WB Mode, etc.
Discusses VISCA control via RS422, RUSHWORKS utilities, and compatible controllers like Sony RM-BR300.
Explains how Blackmagic Design ATEM switcher UI integrates PTX pan/tilt commands for setup and motion control.
Details the NEMA power cable and lists included HD15 short breakout cables for Model 2.
Mentions the cable bundle clamp/screw and 1/4 x 20 thumbscrew for Model 2 camera mounting.
Covers standard camera mounting threads and illustrates bottoms of Blackmagic and Canon cameras for Model 2.
Instructions for camera preparation and initial placement on the Model 2 tilt plate.
Details securing the camera and finding the optimal center of gravity for Model 2.
Explains wire routing through PTX chassis and yoke, detailing BNC connections on base and arm.
Identifies the Micro HDMI output and SDI IN port on the Model 2 arm and chassis.
Instructions for connecting a GENLOCK source using the SDI IN on the Model 2 chassis.
Introduces DMX and VISCA control methods for Model 2, including daisy-chaining.
Explains Model 2 system initialization display and the process for setting the DMX ID.
Step-by-step guide to changing the DMX ID on Model 2 using the front panel buttons.
Advises setting MODE and DMX/VISCA ID DIP switches concurrently with the DMX ID on Model 2.
Chart mapping PTX Number/Value to DMX/VISCA ID DIP positions for Model 2.
Guidance on incrementing DMX IDs for multiple Model 2 PTX heads.
Information on the dipcalc.exe tool for Model 2 DIP settings.
Explains DMX and VISCA control methods for Model 2.
Defines Controller and Camera connections for Model 2, including protocols.
Describes VISCA as bi-directional serial protocol for Model 2.
Details the MODE switch label and DIP switch functions for Model 2.
Notes availability of DMX profiles for Model 2.
Details the DMX map for LANC control on Model 2.
Details the DMX map for Panasonic control on Model 2.
Details the DMX map for VISCA control on Model 2.
Discusses VISCA control system options for Model 2.
Explains ATEM switcher integration with PTX for Model 2.
