High-Performance
Pan-Tilt Unit
User Manual
MODEL:
PTU-5
VERSION:
1.00
REVISION DATE:
March 31, 2017
Page 1: ...High Performance Pan Tilt Unit User Manual MODEL PTU 5 VERSION 1 00 REVISION DATE March 31 2017...
Page 2: ...may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transcribed in any form or by any means including but not limited to electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior writ...
Page 3: ...rnings and Cautions 7 3 Quick Start 9 3 1 System Overview 9 3 2 Installation Components 10 3 3 Basic Setup 10 3 4 Ethernet Connection 11 3 5 Serial Connection 13 4 Installation Setup 15 4 1 Mounting t...
Page 4: ...29 F Electrical Specifications 1 6 1 26 Pin Base Connector 2 6 2 12 Pin Payload Connector 3 6 3 26 Pin Breakout Cable 4 6 4 PTU 5 Internal Wiring 5 G Mechanical Drawings 1 H Networking 1 8 1 Ethernet...
Page 5: ...ormance Turn on and begin slewing to track moving targets in seconds 5 seconds startup time Reduced calibration movement PTU 5 does not need to home to 0 0 Programmable ranges of motion Output shaft e...
Page 6: ...an 180 tilt side mount only Axis Speeds 100 second continuous Slip Ring Channels 11 including power video serial and Ethernet Connectors HD26 base M12 payload Phoenix Contact 1411979 mates to 1411987...
Page 7: ...several formatting conventions to present information of special importance Lists of items points to consider or procedures that do not need to be performed in a specific order appear in bullet forma...
Page 8: ...TU 5 unit AC DC power supply with cord PT PS 30V NA Payload mounting brackets top or side Mating connector for payload Phoenix Contact 1411987 Breakout cable 308 0278 XX 00 where XX is the cable lengt...
Page 9: ...resources for customers in the Support section at www FLIR com MCS Resources include electronic copies of user manuals firmware downloads 3D CAD models technical notes and other information 1 10 Techn...
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Page 11: ...t the PTU and payload remain unobstructed at all times All mounting methods and materials must be capable of supporting at least four times the combined weight of the PTU mounted payloads and cabling...
Page 12: ...8 Keep all persons and objects well away from the PTU panning and tilting radius with payload installed Do not touch or otherwise handle the PTU while in motion or if there is a possibility of motion...
Page 13: ...serial connection The PTU also allows payload pass through wiring that internally routes payload signals payload power video etc from a single stationary connector in the PTU base to a single payload...
Page 14: ...3 Basic Setup To perform a basic PTU setup and installation 1 Mount the PTU securely to a lab bench tripod or other stable platform Verify that there is enough clearance around the unit See Mounting...
Page 15: ...thernet cable to the PTU and then connect the other end of the cable to the host computer either directly or through a router hub 2 Connect a power source to the PTU making sure to incorporate a readi...
Page 16: ...iate IP address such as http 192 168 1 101 A web page appears when you are connected to the selected PTU The PTU Web interface allows you to configure the network interface configure various parameter...
Page 17: ...onnect the RS485 connector from the breakout cable into the adapter Provide power to the converter through the included power supply Alternatively you can connect the USB to RS 485 cable PTU CONV USB...
Page 18: ...m The following command sequence will familiarize you with basic PTU D48E operation pp2500 tp 900 PS1900 pp0 This sequence sets the pan axis to position 2500 sets the tilt axis to position 900 sets th...
Page 19: ...dditional forces exerted on the system such as wind G forces etc A good rule of thumb is that the mount must be capable of supporting at least four times the combined weight of the PTU and payload For...
Page 20: ...uts and wiring diagrams for the available PTU wiring configurations if needed you may use this information to make custom cables to suit your specific installation requirements Please refer to Quick S...
Page 21: ...Regulatory Warranty Information on page E 1 All PTU wiring configurations provide a shield pin at both the base and the payload as described in Electrical Specifications on page A 1 This shield is als...
Page 22: ...ectly to the host computer If needed you may use a coupling to extend the Ethernet connection on the breakout cable Connect power on and test the PTU using the Ethernet connection and Web interface as...
Page 23: ...unit Please see the Pan Tilt E Series Command Reference Manual for more information about the Web interface 4 7 2 Terminal Interface To test the PTU using the serial interface 1 Configure the RS 232...
Page 24: ...is being mounted in an outdoor location use corrosion resistant hardware such as stainless steel Apply thread locking compound to all screws such as Loctite 242 which is suitable for applications tha...
Page 25: ...that the payload will clear the PTU housing and all surrounding objects throughout the entire range of motion Your PTU is rated for the loads specified in PTU 5 Features on page 2 however load distri...
Page 26: ...and refer to Heavy Payload Operation on page 28 and Battery Powered Operation on page 29 This does not damage the PTU but does indicate that the payload is not mounted and or the PTU is not configure...
Page 27: ...ediately if this occurs and refer to Heavy Payload Operation on page 28 and Battery Powered Operation on page 29 5 If the PTU passes the above pan and tilt axis load handling tests you are ready to be...
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Page 29: ...e limited in the following ways Factory Factory limits are smaller than hard limits to prevent physical damage to the PTU and or payload User User limits are programmable limits that are smaller than...
Page 30: ...t drive the unit through a gear reduction system The internal controller allows stepper motor control in manual and 1 8 or automatic step modes The following table lists the pan and tilt axis resoluti...
Page 31: ...centers of rotation as possible Doing this will reduce the torque required to move the payload and allow a higher top speed Balancing the load such as by using a counterweight or splitting the payloa...
Page 32: ...ram it for higher power operations The speed and acceleration of a mechanical system depend on the inertial properties of the payload The ability of the PTU to successfully move the payload without lo...
Page 33: ...must conserve as much power as possible The PTU includes commands that control pan tilt motor power consumption both while moving and when stopped For example you can use the PHO and THO commands to...
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Page 35: ...a mechanical overview In general TX lines carry data from the PTU 5 RX lines carry data to the PTU 5 CAUTION DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM RATED PASS THROUGH AMPERAGES FUSE PAYLOADS AT RATED TRIP VALUES THE P...
Page 36: ..._GROUND 6 PAYLOAD SIGNAL 6 7 PAYLOAD SIGNAL 9 8 PAYLOAD SIGNAL 2 9 CHASSIS GROUND 10 PTU POWER SUPPLY 11 PTU_PHY_TXP 12 PTU_PHY_RXN 13 PTU_RS485_RX 14 PAYLOAD SIGNAL 7 15 PAYLOAD SIGNAL 10 16 PAYLOAD...
Page 37: ...2 pin payload connector part number 1411979 mates to part number 1411987 pin assignments PIN ASSIGNMENT 1 PAYLOAD SIGNAL 1 2 PAYLOAD SIGNAL 2 3 NOT USED 4 PAYLOAD SIGNAL 3 5 PAYLOAD SIGNAL 4 6 PAYLOAD...
Page 38: ...TURN PIN_19 KHAKI PIN_2 PURPLE 1 8 PTU_PHY_TXP WHITE ORANGE PTU_PHY_TXN ORANGE PTU_PHY_RXP WHITE GREEN PTU_PHY_RXN GREEN PTU_RS485_GND BLACK PTU_RS485_TX BROWN PTU_RS485_TX RED PTU_RS485_RX WHITE PTU_...
Page 39: ...ETURN PIN_19 KHAKI PIN_2 PURPLE PTU_PHY_TXP WHITE ORANGE PTU_PHY_TXN ORANGE PTU_PHY_RXP WHITE GREEN PTU_PHY_RXN GREEN PTU_RS485_GND BLACK PTU_RS485_TX BROWN PTU_RS485_TX RED PTU_RS485_RX WHITE PTU_RS4...
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Page 41: ...ms Inc B 1 B Mechanical Drawings The drawings in this Appendix describes the payload mounting patterns for the different brackets and displays the PTU dimensions 6 18 157 0 2 56 65 0 6 03 153 2 3 76 9...
Page 42: ...PTU 5 User Manual Copyright 2017 FLIR Commercial Systems Inc B 2 6 69 169 8 3 58 90 9 19 4 7 2 92 74 2 TYP 39 10 0 1 4 20 UNC THRU 94 24 0 08 R2 0 2 37 60 2 73 18 5 TOP MOUNT BRACKET CONFIGURATION...
Page 43: ...ht 2017 FLIR Commercial Systems Inc Appendix B Mechanical Drawings B 3 2 35 59 6 2 29 58 2 19 4 7 1 42 36 0 1 37 34 7 1 57 40 0 39 10 0 TYP 1 18 30 0 08 R2 0 1 4 20 UNC THRU SIDE MOUNT BRACKET CONFIGU...
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Page 45: ...connect to multiple units at once Please see Ethernet Connection on page 11 for more information about connecting to a PTU using the Web interface C 2 Serial You may connect up to 127 PTUs to a singl...
Page 46: ...C 1 PTU Network Configuration When making your own data cables FLIR Systems Inc recommends using a good quality twisted pair cable with about 100 impedance which provides good noise immunity for RS 48...
Page 47: ...sic ASCII query syntax is command delimiter where command is the actual command such as PP for pan position delimiter is a character used to denote the end of a query Valid delimiter characters can be...
Page 48: ...m tilt position LD Disable limits TX Maximum tilt position LU User limits CMD DESCRIPTION CMD DESCRIPTION PP Pan position PR Pan resolution TP Tilt position TR Tilt resolution PO Pan offset TO Tilt of...
Page 49: ...ayload attached contact FLIR Technical Support D 2 Power The PTU 5 reset movements are different than other PTU models This is normal behavior the PTO does not return to 0 0 D 3 Networking Unable to d...
Page 50: ...dapter If you are using a laptop make sure that it is plugged in RS 485 will not work if the PTU and host computer grounds are too far apart D 4 Technical Support FLIR Systems Inc provides a range of...
Page 51: ...he user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense FLIR PTUs using a cable length of 7 or less and using the PT PS INT30V power supply have been tested to comply with FCC Clas...
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