How do I connect my PTZ camera to my computer?

Once your cameras are connected, open PTZJoy Controller. Click on the Cam 1 button, Type the IP address of the camera in the IP address field, click Set. You should now have control of your PTZ camera using the Virtual Joystick on the Main Panel. Repeat this step for all connected cameras.

What is RS485 PTZ?

All the devices in an RS485 “network” are connected in parallel with one another. This is a very simple form of communication and relies mainly on the address that is given to each device. The most common type of device that would be controlled in a security surveillance environment is a PTZ camera.

How do I connect my PTZ camera to my controller?

  1. Press the Cam 1 button.
  2. Hold down the Setup button. (
  3. Set cam 1 to be VISCA, 9600 baud rate.
  4. Select Cam Set and press Enter.
  5. Press enter while the joystick is blinking on Cam 1.
  6. You should now be able to select VISCA as the Protocol, and 9600 as the baud rate.
  7. Repeat this for any additional cameras.

What is the use of RS485 in CCTV?

RS485, also referred to as EIA-485 is a communications standard for serial communication between devices. When talking about surveillance systems, RS-485 is typically used as the protocol to allow computers and remote controllers to control the activity of cameras such as pan, tilt, rotate, and zoom operations.

How do I connect my IP PTZ camera to NVR?

Simply, connect the IP camera pigtails to PoE adopter which is further connected to the NVR via RJ45, Cat5 or Cat6 Cable. In case of optional PTZ controller, connect it to the router switch via RJ45 cable which is further connected to the NVR via additional RJ-45 connector.

How do you hook up 2 PTZ cameras?

The easiest way to connect multiple PTZ security cameras is to Daisy Chain the data line. PTZ cameras have three cable connectors, data (to run the joystick), power, and video (which are usually residing in one cable). Data can be daisy-chained but power and video cannot.

Can you control PTZ over SDI?

Using the Blackmagic 3G-SDI Arduino Shield with an Arduino board, a joystick and a switch, you can control a PTZ head via Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K.

How do I connect my PTZ camera to my DVR?

Steps to connect the PTZ to the DVR

  1. Connect the video and power cable on the PTZ camera’s pigtail to your DVR using a coaxial/power cable.
  2. Connect the RS485 of your PTZ camera into the DVR.
  3. Match the DIP switch of the PTZ camera.
  4. Configure baud rate and protocol in the DVR.