PTZ Setup For The ENHD16 Compressor
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Affected Roles: Administrator
Complexity: Medium
Last Edit: August 2, 2024
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Using PTZ Cameras
The ENHD16 HD and Legacy Analog to IP Signal Encoder supports coaxial communication with HD cameras using its UTC (Up-the-Coax) Coaxitron feature or through an RS-485 connection for legacy cameras. Once connected and set up, users may control their PTZ cameras through the system.
This article will outline how to set up the ENHD16 Compressor for PTZ communication with both HD analog PTZ cameras and legacy analog PTZ cameras.
Note: Before starting, make sure that you know the Protocol and Baudrate of your camera. If you do not know the Protocol or Baudrate of the camera, check its user manual or reboot the camera and check its initial boot screen for the information.
Supported/Affected Devices
- ENHD16 HD and Legacy Analog to IP Signal Encoder
Setting Up PTZ for Legacy PTZ Cameras (RS-485)
When using a legacy PTZ analog camera:
- Connect the camera’s video cable to a BNC connector at the rear of the Compressor.
- Using a pair of twisted RS-485 wire (Cat5), connect the camera to the Compressor’s RS-485 terminal. Make sure to match the polarity (+ and -) at both ends of the RS-485 cabling.
- Log in to the Compressor.
- Default ID: admin
- Default Password: admin
- Right-click with the mouse, then select Setup.
Click on Device, then select PTZ.
- The PTZ menu will display.
Select the Channel of the camera, then set the ID of the camera. If you are using more than one PTZ camera, make sure that no two cameras are using the same ID or address number to prevent communication issues.
Next, set the Protocol of the camera as Pelco D.
Click Save to apply the settings.
- Click on the Serial Device tab.
Select the Baudrate of the camera.
Set the Type as PTZ.
Click the Save button to apply the settings and complete the initial setup.
Setting Up PTZ For HD PTZ Cameras (UTC)
When using an HD PTZ camera:
- Connect the camera’s video cable to a BNC connector at the rear of the Compressor.
- Log in to the Compressor.
- Default ID: admin
- Default Password: admin
- Right-click with the mouse, then select Device.
Click on Device, then select PTZ.
- The PTZ menu will display.
Select the Channel of the camera, then set the Protocol of the camera (HD-A/HD-TVI or HD-TVI(C)).
Click the Save button to apply the settings.
