BirdDog
BirdDog PTZ Keyboard
Description
BirdDog PTZ Keyboard is a full featured PTZ Keyboard that supports
NDI®, NDI|HX, Visca over IP, RS422, and RS232.
By harnessing BirdDog’s next generation NDI® and IP technology, it’s never been easier to discover, connect, and control your PTZ cameras. Featuring superior ergonomics, premium buttons and joystick, all in a beautiful form factor this is the PTZ controller you have been waiting for.
Designed to control up to 255 PTZ cameras on a single network, PTZ Keyboard can scale to even the most complex installations. Set up your quick access buttons to access Exposure, Focus, PT Speed, Zoom, Shutter Speed, Iris, White Balance, and Compensation.
The beautiful multi-coloured buttons and keys gives easy visual cues and makes using the PTZ Keyboard a breeze. Set up to 256 presets with memory of image parameters including camera moves (requires camera support).
Never before has a PTZ controller been so flexible. PTZ Keyboard is the world’s first PTZ controller with NDI® and NDI|HX support. Along with NDI® there is support for Visca over IP, RS422, and RS232.
BEAUTIFUL ERGONOMICS
Using the PTZ Keyboard is a breeze with well thought out button layout. Quickly access all the cameras on the network, and set up quick access buttons for all your favourite settings such as Exposure, Focus, Zoom, and movement speeds.
POWER OVER EVERYTHING
Super flexible powering options allow you to power the PTZ Keyboard from Power over Ethernet (PoE), DC in, or even over the serial port. Never get stuck in a situation where you can’t power up.
COMMS
PTZ Keyboard is the world’s first PTZ controller with Audio Intercom support over NDI. PTZ Keyvboard is compatible with BirdDog Comms. Comms is a complete Audio Intercom solution which can run on any Windows 10 compatible computer, laptop, or surface for a touch screen experience
Tech Specs
INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS
Control Input/Output
LAN: RJ45 x1 (With PoE) 100 BASE-TX
RS232: RJ45 x1
RS422: RJ45 x2
CONTROL SIGNAL FORMAT
NDI® CONTROL
VISCA over IP
RS 232/ RS422: Baud Rate 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400
USER INTERFACE
Display: LED
Speed control: YES, 2 knobs (pan/tilt, zoom)
Zoom rocker: YES
Zoom ring ibn joystick: YES
Programmable function buttons: 6
CAMERA CONTROL
Maximum camera control: Max. 255 with multiple protocols including NDI/IP
Maximum serial connections:
RS232: 7 – RS422: 7
Key/Button illumination: Multi-colour LED
BUTTONS
Exposure Selection: Yes, Button
One push White balance: Yes, Button
Backlight control: Yes, Button
Display status of WB, Iris, Gain, Shutter, Focus: Yes
White balance model selection: Yes, Button
R, B, Gain: Yes, Knob
Iris Adjustment: Yes, Knob
Shutter Speed: Yes, Knob
Focus model selection: Yes, Button
One push auto focus: Yes, Button
Manual focus: Yes, Knob
GENERAL
Power input: DC 12V, PoE (Power over Ethernet), Power via RS232/RS422 port
Current: 3W
Operating Temp: 0-40 (ºC)
Dimensions: 278x132x99.5mm
Notes: Not all features are available on all control protocols
BirdDog PTZ Keyboard
Description
BirdDog PTZ Keyboard is a full featured PTZ Keyboard that supports
NDI®, NDI|HX, Visca over IP, RS422, and RS232.
By harnessing BirdDog’s next generation NDI® and IP technology, it’s never been easier to discover, connect, and control your PTZ cameras. Featuring superior ergonomics, premium buttons and joystick, all in a beautiful form factor this is the PTZ controller you have been waiting for.
Designed to control up to 255 PTZ cameras on a single network, PTZ Keyboard can scale to even the most complex installations. Set up your quick access buttons to access Exposure, Focus, PT Speed, Zoom, Shutter Speed, Iris, White Balance, and Compensation.
The beautiful multi-coloured buttons and keys gives easy visual cues and makes using the PTZ Keyboard a breeze. Set up to 256 presets with memory of image parameters including camera moves (requires camera support).
UNIVERSAL CONTROL
Never before has a PTZ controller been so flexible. PTZ Keyboard is the world’s first PTZ controller with NDI® and NDI|HX support. Along with NDI® there is support for Visca over IP, RS422, and RS232.
BEAUTIFUL ERGONOMICS
Using the PTZ Keyboard is a breeze with well thought out button layout. Quickly access all the cameras on the network, and set up quick access buttons for all your favourite settings such as Exposure, Focus, Zoom, and movement speeds.
POWER OVER EVERYTHING
Super flexible powering options allow you to power the PTZ Keyboard from Power over Ethernet (PoE), DC in, or even over the serial port. Never get stuck in a situation where you can’t power up.
COMMS
PTZ Keyboard is the world’s first PTZ controller with Audio Intercom support over NDI. PTZ Keyvboard is compatible with BirdDog Comms. Comms is a complete Audio Intercom solution which can run on any Windows 10 compatible computer, laptop, or surface for a touch screen experience
Tech Specs
INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS
Control Input/Output
LAN: RJ45 x1 (With PoE) 100 BASE-TX
RS232: RJ45 x1
RS422: RJ45 x2
CONTROL SIGNAL FORMAT
NDI® CONTROL
VISCA over IP
RS 232/ RS422: Baud Rate 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400
USER INTERFACE
Display: LED
Speed control: YES, 2 knobs (pan/tilt, zoom)
Zoom rocker: YES
Zoom ring ibn joystick: YES
Programmable function buttons: 6
CAMERA CONTROL
Maximum camera control: Max. 255 with multiple protocols including NDI/IP
Maximum serial connections:
RS232: 7 – RS422: 7
Key/Button illumination: Multi-colour LED
BUTTONS
Exposure Selection: Yes, Button
One push White balance: Yes, Button
Backlight control: Yes, Button
Display status of WB, Iris, Gain, Shutter, Focus: Yes
White balance model selection: Yes, Button
R, B, Gain: Yes, Knob
Iris Adjustment: Yes, Knob
Shutter Speed: Yes, Knob
Focus model selection: Yes, Button
One push auto focus: Yes, Button
Manual focus: Yes, Knob