PTZOptics PT-JOY-G4 IP/Serial Joystick Controller (4th Generation)
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Description
Control up to 255 PTZ cameras using IP or serial communication with the 4th generation PT-JOY-G4 IP/Serial Joystick Controller from PTZOptics. The PT-JOY-G4 offers joystick and button control for up to 255 PTZ cameras via IP and seven cameras via serial protocols, with support for VISCA, VISCA-over-IP, Pelco-P, and Pelco-D protocols over IP and serial RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 communication. It enables you to control the speed of your pan, tilt, zoom, and lock moves and incorporates an LCD screen as well as an on-screen display on your camera feed.
The controller also offers the ability to control iris, focus, white balance, exposure, and on-the-fly speed control to control the finer settings on the PTZ cameras. Other features include glowing buttons for working in the dark, 255 camera presets, and nine quick preset buttons. You can import and export configurations using IP.
The PT-JOY-G4 supports a variety of camera models and manufacturers, and you can simultaneously control multiple brands such as HuddleCamHD, Sony, PTZOptics, BirdDog, and NewTek. The unit comes with an 8' long RS-232C cable and a 12 VDC universal power supply. It can also be powered using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE).
- Communication: IP, RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485
- Protocols: VISCA-over-IP, Pelco-P, Pelco-D, ONVIF, and VISCA
- Camera Control: Camera on-screen display control and built-in LCD screen
- Camera Capacity: Control up to 255 cameras
- Brand Compatibility: Control multiple different PTZ camera brands simultaneously, including HuddleCamHD, PTZOptics, BirdDog, and NewTek, with limited Sony PTZ control
- Control Features: Full pan/tilt/zoom PTZ camera control with speed adjustments on the fly
- Presets: Store 255 presets and nine quick presets
- Control Options: Exposure and white balance control
- Power: Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) support
- Design Features: Fine-tune zoom and focus control dials, redesigned joystick, and focus lock/unlock
- Button Features: Glowing buttons for viewing in dark rooms
- Settings Management: Import and export settings via LAN
- Included Accessories: Power adapter and 8' RS-232C cable are included
- VISCA: Serial connections include PTZ cameras with RS-232 and RS-485 from brands such as Aver, AIDA, BirdDog, Bolin, ClearOne, DataVideo, JVC, Lumens, Marshall Electronics, RGBLink, Sony
- Sony VISCA over IP: Includes PTZ cameras from AIDA, AVer, Bird-Dog, Bolin, BZBGear, ClearOne, JVC, Lumens, Sony
- PTZOptics VISCA: All PTZOptics cameras
- Pelco-P and Pelco-D: Includes PTZ cameras from Bird-Dog, DataVideo, JVC, Lumens, RGBLink, Marshall Electronics
- ONVIF: The PTZOptics IP joysticks can control ONVIF cameras (ONVIF stands for Open Network Video Interface Forum, originally created by Axis and the main pan, tilt, and zoom control protocol used by security cameras)
Features
- Serial & VISCA-over-IP Controller
- Control up to 255 PTZ Cameras
- For All PTZOptics & Other VISCA Cameras
- Customizable Pan/Tilt/Zoom Speeds
- 255 Camera Presets, 9 Quick Presets
- Focus, Iris & Zoom Control Buttons
- Focus Lock/Unlock Control, PoE Support
- Exposure & White Balance Control
- Camera OSD & Large LCD Status Display
- Import/Export Settings via LAN
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