cctvron 0 Posted October 13, 2005 Does anyone know the communications Protocol for the Panasonic matrix switcher. Will the Pelco protocol work. I'm using a Panasonic Matrix switcher and would like to use a speed dome controller that is not Panasonic. The Controller uses the Pelco Protocol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanMort 0 Posted October 13, 2005 I don't know the protocol but can get it for you. Are you aiming to construct your own protocol converter ? I doubt very much that a Pelco controller will work together with a Panasonic matrix and a speed dome (also Pelco?). I've never seen an off-the-shelf converter for this end of the matrix, but it's not impossible that it exists. The standard thing to do is to connect a Panasonic to Pelco protocol converter on the matrix switchers control data output (RS-485/422). I can give you the contact info of an old friend of mine in Texas who specialises in this sort of thing (protocol bridges and the like), just PM me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cctvron 0 Posted October 14, 2005 I mentioned Pelco, because it seems to be a standard protocal on many PTZ Cameras and Speed Dome Controllers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanMort 0 Posted October 14, 2005 A lot of these devices have the Pelco protocol to control speed domes, or for the domes to be compatible with Pelco controllers, but to control a Panasonic matrix is another thing altogether. The protocol structure would have to contain a whole bunch of other commands to control the matrix and this is not really "freely" shared info between manufacturers. They don't seem to mind sharing dome protocols but with other things it becomes "tricky". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cctv_down_under 0 Posted October 17, 2005 Trying to get CLI commands is like pulling teeth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveSurf 0 Posted October 19, 2005 Does anyone know the communications Protocol for the Panasonic matrix switcher. Will the Pelco protocol work. I'm using a Panasonic Matrix switcher and would like to use a speed dome controller that is not Panasonic. The Controller uses the Pelco Protocol.Both the Matrix 150 and Matrix 500 Systems have a Serial Command List available. The Matrix System 850 has an Ethernet ActiveX and SDK. The upcoming Matrix 650 will have Serial Command Protocol as well, and eventually Ethernet. PM me your contact information and the Model in question and I will help you get the protocol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
