Chris Callie 0 Posted February 21, 2021 Hello, I recently acquired a few older pelco medium duty PTZ mounts. They're driven from 24Vac with a simple joystick controller. Does a converter to any RS485 protocol exist for something like this? My web searches have come up empty, although I probably don't know the proper term to call what I'm looking for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted February 21, 2021 Hi which make of controller are you using and how are cameras connected are you looking to connect to a dvr with rs485 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Callie 0 Posted February 22, 2021 I don't actually have a controller for it currently. I just put power to the motors to test function. I see it works with something like Pelco's MPT24DT or MPTAZ series, but neither of those offer RS232 or RS485 control. Ultimately, I'd love to control it with an Axis Q7401 encoder or similar. They speak all sorts of Pelco protocols. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted February 22, 2021 Hi. Your problem is the mounts are power controlled rs485 is data signal a Manchester box con control them box gives a few options on connection problem is you can buy a new full ptz camera for less than a manchester Box and you would need one for each mount your other option is amazon .... cheap pan/tilt head Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Callie 0 Posted February 22, 2021 Right, I understand the differences. I wasn't sure if anyone made a converter. Do you have more information or a link for a Manchester box? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
