Basic PTZ camera system design
From EZWatch Support Wiki
PTZ System Design:
PTZ cameras are programmed and controlled with either a joystick controller and/or software built into a DVR. The cameras are connected together with a two wire communication cable which is pulled from one camera to another creating a "Daisy Chain" of cameras with a maximum cable distance of 3000 feet.
Each camera is given an address so the system can control each camera independently. This is accomplished by setting dip switches on the camera to correspond to a specific camera number. Camera 1, Camera 2, Camera 3 Camera 4 etc. As shown below.
The two wire communication cable is then connected to either a joystick controller and/or PC interface. The cameras can be controlled simultaneously with the joystick and the DVR software. Both units perform the same control functions with the exception that the joystick controller is needed for advanced initial setup. We recommend purchasing our PTZ com kit which includes both the PC interface and the joystick control. Using the DVR software interface you can access the system remotely through the internet or a company's network and control the cameras remotely.
Communication Wire: Two wire 18 or 22 gauge, twisted, stranded, shielded. Maximum distance 3000' total. No maximum or minimum distance required between cameras. Part #1000/22-2
Cables Required: Each camera requires: (1) Communication or "com." line which can be pulled from camera to camera. (1) Video cable ran from the camera to DVR. (1) Power cable which can be up to 200' long.
Setup & Programming: The cameras can be controlled by two different options. The first option is to use the EZWatch Pro software and the TRP-C08-8 Com Module. This allows complete PC and remote controlled operation of 16 PTZ cameras without the need for a physical joystick controller. The second option is the AU40E Joystick. This unit provides a small, desktop style joy stick which allows complete control of 16 cameras from 1 location. No PC Interface required. The most flexible option is to purcahse our PTZ-COM-KIT which includes both items. This allows you to use either one to control the cameras simultaneously.
