James_patageul 0 Posted July 30, 2008 hi people, PTZ cam is on classic coax connector ? because i'm wondering where the control signal pass by ? thx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas 0 Posted July 30, 2008 hi people, PTZ cam is on classic coax connector ? because i'm wondering where the control signal pass by ? thx Generally you use one or two pairs of 18(2) to run the signal to the PTZ depending on the camera. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
survtech 0 Posted July 30, 2008 18/2 is not usually used for PTZ control. It is mostly used for power. For one thing, it would be the wrong impedance for RS-422/485 which typically works best with 100 ohm twisted-pair cable. In my experience, one pair of CAT-5 or CAT-6 works well, as does 22/2 shielded or unshielded. Some PTZ cameras use "up the coax" control, which places the control signal on the same coax as the video. A very few PTZ's still use RS-232 control and that is where 18/2 shielded works best. However, RS-232 control has major distance limits, whereas RS-422/485 can be run up to 4,000 ft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deluxecctv.com 0 Posted July 30, 2008 22 Gauge unshielded twisted pair for commnunication. Hope this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cctv_down_under 0 Posted August 7, 2008 Some PTZ's put the control signal on a seperate frequency in the coax, this means one cable only.....I only know of three brands to do this though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G22 0 Posted August 7, 2008 Not sure what the question is, but I am starting a Panasonic system for personal use and the 'control signal' is 'up the coax'... but I had to get a Panasonic System Controller (WV-CU360C) and a 4-port Data Multiplexer (WJ-MP204C) to be able to do that and access the Panasonic camera menu system (I do not have a Panasonic PTZ camera yet though). Otherwise, you need a Panasonic DVR which eliminates the Data MUX. The connector looks like a phone jack and Panasonic calls the setup PS-DATA. I am pretty sure Pelco does similar. Who are the other one(s)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kalpesh_nikumbh 0 Posted August 8, 2008 so Option No 1 : PTZ with video over coaxial + the PTZ controol signal over same cable with some properitaory protocol ( coaxitron etc) Option No 2 : PTZ with video over coaxial cable PTZ controls --> cables from Pan tilt motor ; motorised zoom lens cables to PTZ receiver ....which then pass RS485 control signal from this RX to DVR/keypad!! PTZ motor cables includes AUX + , UP , Down , Left , right , auto & ground Zoom lens cables includes zoom in , zoom out , focus far , focus near kalp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites