User Manual for IP-PTZ643/645
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1.8 Basic Operation
1.8.1 General
The versatility of this IP PTZ camera allows it to communicate through different
platforms. As these platforms are not the same, you will need to use reference manuals
referring to the particular platform used in addition to this manual.
1.8.2 Power On Self Test
When this camera is powered up, it runs a self-test by panning and tilting to prove that
it works okay. This helps to diagnose problems when telemetry does not operate
camera.
1.8.3 Presets
A preset allows a position to be saved in the PTZ camera that can be called or used in a
tour/patrol. Presets first need to be created by sending the camera a preset command
linked to a number. Then by using a call/shot command the camera will then move to
the preset position.
Dependent on whether the keyboard, DVR or software uses an embedded Enter
command will dictate the format of the preset and call command used. For example a
keyboard with an Enter key could set a preset using
PRESET <nn> ENTER (where nn = preset number).
Where the keyboard has no Enter key, the enter is embedded in the command such as
<nn> PRESET (where nn = preset number).
Likewise when calling the preset a keyboard with an Enter key could send a call using
CALL/SHOT <nn> ENTER (where nn = preset number) or
<nn> SHOT (where nn = preset number).
1.8.4 Tours/Patrols
Tours or Patrols allow you to initiate a sequence of presets automatically. This
camera has no PTZ menu so every command is either a mixture of preset or call
sequences. In order to cover the variety of options for controlling the PTZ camera it is
necessary to use a double layer of control commands by using General Commands and
Function Commands.
