Copyright 2017, FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.
Chapter 4: Installation & Setup
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4.7 - Initial Power-Up and Test
This section describes how to power up and test your PTU using either the Web or serial interface. Test
and verify all cable connections and connector wiring before power-up.
4.7.1 - Web Interface
To test the PTU using the Web interface, follow the procedure in
“Ethernet Connection” on page 11
to
connect the PTU, power on the unit, and access the Web interface.
The Web interface has a number of pages, including:
•
PTU Config:
Allows you to configure speed, acceleration, and power options.
•
Network:
Allows you to configure the PTU’s IP and MAC addresses.
•
PTU Control:
Allows you to control the PTU. Use this page to test PTU motion and exercise the 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 or RS-485 port on the host computer as described in
2. Power up the PTU. A boot message will appear on your terminal screen and the unit will begin a
reset cycle. An asterisk (
*
) appears on your screen when the reset cycle is finished. If the PTU did not
reset properly, please refer to the troubleshooting instructions below.
3. Please see
“Serial Command List” on page C-4
for a list of basic commands, and the
Pan-Tilt E Series
Command Reference Manual
for a complete list of commands and associated parameters and other
usage instructions.
Note: Complete the initial installation and testing, then exercise the PTU and familiarize
yourself with its operations and commands before mounting your payload (such as a
camera).