Z (zoom) F (focus) C (com) M (menu) inputs on camera

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trevobas

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Hello,
I have been looking for information about the Z F C M inputs of a camera. The camera has also a RS-485 interface and buttons for manual control.

The manual of the camera don´t have any information about how to connect and use these inputs, if they are for servos o any other thing, only say "voltage control".

Thanks in advance for any usefull information.

Trevobas
 
On Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:03:49 -0700 (PDT), trevobas <nomaroa@gmail.com>
wrote:

Hello,
I have been looking for information about the Z F C M inputs of a camera. The camera has also a RS-485 interface and buttons for manual control.

The manual of the camera don´t have any information about how to connect and use these inputs, if they are for servos o any other thing, only say "voltage control".

Thanks in advance for any usefull information.

Trevobas
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JF
 
On Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:03:49 -0700, trevobas wrote:

Hello,
I have been looking for information about the Z F C M inputs of a
camera. The camera has also a RS-485 interface and buttons for manual
control.

The manual of the camera don´t have any information about how to connect
and use these inputs, if they are for servos o any other thing, only say
"voltage control".
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It depends on what the camera manufacturer wanted them to do; you should
try with them first, then Google, then if you ask the question again, try
assuming that we're not all god-like beings who can look at your desk and
read the writing on the camera -- and tell us what the @#$% you have (you
know -- little things like manufacturer and model number).

Chances are low that anyone here has worked with that particular camera,
but you can always try.

--
My liberal friends think I'm a conservative kook.
My conservative friends think I'm a liberal kook.
Why am I not happy that they have found common ground?

Tim Wescott, Communications, Control, Circuits & Software
http://www.wescottdesign.com
 
On Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:03:49 -0700 (PDT), trevobas <nomaroa@gmail.com>
wrote:

Hello,
I have been looking for information about the Z F C M inputs of a camera. The camera has also a RS-485 interface and buttons for manual control.

The manual of the camera don´t have any information about how to connect and use these inputs, if they are for servos o any other thing, only say "voltage control".

Thanks in advance for any usefull information.

Trevobas
When all else fails: RTFM
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El lunes 19 de marzo de 2012 16:55:41 UTC+1, Tim Wescott escribió:
On Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:03:49 -0700, trevobas wrote:

Hello,
I have been looking for information about the Z F C M inputs of a
camera. The camera has also a RS-485 interface and buttons for manual
control.

The manual of the camera don´t have any information about how to connect
and use these inputs, if they are for servos o any other thing, only say
"voltage control".

It depends on what the camera manufacturer wanted them to do; you should
try with them first, then Google, then if you ask the question again, try
assuming that we're not all god-like beings who can look at your desk and
read the writing on the camera -- and tell us what the @#$% you have (you
know -- little things like manufacturer and model number).

Chances are low that anyone here has worked with that particular camera,
but you can always try.

--
My liberal friends think I'm a conservative kook.
My conservative friends think I'm a liberal kook.
Why am I not happy that they have found common ground?

Tim Wescott, Communications, Control, Circuits & Software
http://www.wescottdesign.com
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Hello Tim,

I thought that these entries were something as well known as RS-485, but it seems that they are nothing known.

I was looking for hours, with the little information that I had and only found one .pdf, of a camera cv430hz model, which has the same rear panel, the same buttons, the same inputs, the same specifications ..... + - 3v +-12v
Here is the link:

www.visiotech.es/pt/component/docman/doc_download/76-manual-de-usuario-cv430hz

and this one has only Z, F, C, although the rear panel is identical

http://www.golmar.es/Usuarios/98FEE1/archivos/Catalogo/cctv/CDN-202P.pdf

and says:

Camera control by voltage

To control the camera voltage, use the connectors marked Z, F, C, as follows:

Z, zoom control (+)
F, focus control (+)
C, common (-)



Looking cv430hz model, sold in many online stores, and after many links, appeared the name of the manufacturer MicroView, and looking, seems to be a company in Austin Texas.

And I have not found anything else.

Best regards.

Trevobas
 
On 03/20/2012 06:46 AM, trevobas wrote:
El lunes 19 de marzo de 2012 16:55:41 UTC+1, Tim Wescott escribió:
On Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:03:49 -0700, trevobas wrote:

Hello,
I have been looking for information about the Z F C M inputs of a
camera. The camera has also a RS-485 interface and buttons for manual
control.

The manual of the camera don´t have any information about how to connect
and use these inputs, if they are for servos o any other thing, only say
"voltage control".

It depends on what the camera manufacturer wanted them to do; you should
try with them first, then Google, then if you ask the question again, try
assuming that we're not all god-like beings who can look at your desk and
read the writing on the camera -- and tell us what the @#$% you have (you
know -- little things like manufacturer and model number).

Chances are low that anyone here has worked with that particular camera,
but you can always try.

--
My liberal friends think I'm a conservative kook.
My conservative friends think I'm a liberal kook.
Why am I not happy that they have found common ground?

Tim Wescott, Communications, Control, Circuits& Software
http://www.wescottdesign.com

Hello Tim,

I thought that these entries were something as well known as RS-485, but it seems that they are nothing known.

I was looking for hours, with the little information that I had and only found one .pdf, of a camera cv430hz model, which has the same rear panel, the same buttons, the same inputs, the same specifications ..... + - 3v +-12v
Here is the link:

www.visiotech.es/pt/component/docman/doc_download/76-manual-de-usuario-cv430hz

and this one has only Z, F, C, although the rear panel is identical

http://www.golmar.es/Usuarios/98FEE1/archivos/Catalogo/cctv/CDN-202P.pdf

and says:

Camera control by voltage

To control the camera voltage, use the connectors marked Z, F, C, as follows:

Z, zoom control (+)
F, focus control (+)
C, common (-)



Looking cv430hz model, sold in many online stores, and after many links, appeared the name of the manufacturer MicroView, and looking, seems to be a company in Austin Texas.

And I have not found anything else.

Best regards.

Trevobas
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If you are able to get info on (or hands-on access to) the suggested
controller (CBZ-220) you may find out the required voltage levels. I
haven't found anything in a quick search.

Otoh, you may try the RS-485 way, which might (?) be better documented.

Pere
 
El martes 20 de marzo de 2012 11:10:47 UTC+1, o pere o escribió:
On 03/20/2012 06:46 AM, trevobas wrote:
El lunes 19 de marzo de 2012 16:55:41 UTC+1, Tim Wescott escribió:
On Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:03:49 -0700, trevobas wrote:

Hello,
I have been looking for information about the Z F C M inputs of a
camera. The camera has also a RS-485 interface and buttons for manual
control.

The manual of the camera don´t have any information about how to connect
and use these inputs, if they are for servos o any other thing, only say
"voltage control".

It depends on what the camera manufacturer wanted them to do; you should
try with them first, then Google, then if you ask the question again, try
assuming that we're not all god-like beings who can look at your desk and
read the writing on the camera -- and tell us what the @#$% you have (you
know -- little things like manufacturer and model number).

Chances are low that anyone here has worked with that particular camera,
but you can always try.

--
My liberal friends think I'm a conservative kook.
My conservative friends think I'm a liberal kook.
Why am I not happy that they have found common ground?

Tim Wescott, Communications, Control, Circuits& Software
http://www.wescottdesign.com

Hello Tim,

I thought that these entries were something as well known as RS-485, but it seems that they are nothing known.

I was looking for hours, with the little information that I had and only found one .pdf, of a camera cv430hz model, which has the same rear panel, the same buttons, the same inputs, the same specifications ..... + - 3v +-12v
Here is the link:

www.visiotech.es/pt/component/docman/doc_download/76-manual-de-usuario-cv430hz

and this one has only Z, F, C, although the rear panel is identical

http://www.golmar.es/Usuarios/98FEE1/archivos/Catalogo/cctv/CDN-202P.pdf

and says:

Camera control by voltage

To control the camera voltage, use the connectors marked Z, F, C, as follows:

Z, zoom control (+)
F, focus control (+)
C, common (-)



Looking cv430hz model, sold in many online stores, and after many links, appeared the name of the manufacturer MicroView, and looking, seems to be a company in Austin Texas.

And I have not found anything else.

Best regards.

Trevobas

If you are able to get info on (or hands-on access to) the suggested
controller (CBZ-220) you may find out the required voltage levels. I
haven't found anything in a quick search.

Otoh, you may try the RS-485 way, which might (?) be better documented.

Pere
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Hello Pere,

It's a good idea, I found a site explaining how to connect the inputs to the Pan and Tilt, but the keyboard works on 220v and is for a different camera more than I thought of cv430hz.

It is clear that RS-485 is well documented and there are many converters RS-232 to RS-485, and I will not have any problem in using it, but I would like to know which are the other entries and how to use, because maybe with a simple game joystick, you can control the zoom. The focus you leave it on AUTO.

I have written to COELMA a place where sold, and I think also know electronics.

Best regards

Trevobas
 
El lunes, 19 de marzo de 2012 08:03:49 UTC+1, trevobas escribió:
Hello,
I have been looking for information about the Z F C M inputs of a camera. The camera has also a RS-485 interface and buttons for manual control.

The manual of the camera don´t have any information about how to connect and use these inputs, if they are for servos o any other thing, only say "voltage control".

Thanks in advance for any usefull information.

Trevobas
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I answer myself, I have finally found a manual for a camera similar to Z and F entries and a table of how to use the inputs


7.Installation
Connecting to External Controller
FUNC. FOCUS ZOOM
TELE COM +6 V
WIDE COM -6 V
NEAR +6 V COM
FAR -6 V COM
MENU +6 V +6 V
STOP COM COM
Controller Function Table

Thank you very much to all who have responded
 
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