Vaddio RoboSHOT 12 RoboSHOT Cameras FAQ - Page 2

RoboSHOT Frequently Asked Questions Which remote will be used with these cameras? A) The Vaddio IR Remote Commander is provided with each RoboSHOT. Does the IR remote allow for fast and slow zoom when not using presets? A) Yep. What kind of control is available through a 3rd party control system? A) There are four (4) methods of control available with the RoboSHOT platform. These controls include an embedded web server accessible through any approved browser, RS-232 serial control (augmented VISCA®), Telnet, and finally the Vaddio IR Remote Commander. Can you like change the zoom speed, like in vs. out? A) Like yes, with Tri-Synchronous™ presets the user can select a speed gradient reference value between two camera presets as each preset destination has a user definable arrival speed. With a joystick controller, like the Vaddio Precision Camera Controller, pan, tilt and zoom speeds are readily accessible on the front panel to change the speed in real-time. The IR Remote commander also has a fast or slow zoom buttons. Can the pan, tilt and zoom be controlled over IP? A) Yes, the pan, tilt and zoom of the RoboSHOT cameras can be controlled via approved web browser in all 8-directions including the diagonals. Individual pan, tilt and zoom speeds can be controlled in real-time. Positional presets, CCU Scenes and Tri-Sync presets can also be set and recalled over IP. My consultant has observed with our cameras and other manufacturers cameras (like Sony® or Canon®) that when you pair the cameras up to a control system (Crestron® or AMX®) that the PTZ increases in speed? A) With regard to PTZ speeds, Vaddio cameras have the ability to vary the speeds when using Crestron or AMX. There is a set of commands that can be programmed to change or specify exact speeds. Canned drivers or macros from Crestron and AMX typically use default speed settings. If the programmer has the chops, then the programmer can easily control the speeds of the PTZ motion by adding the published commands, which are of course, in the manual. Can the RoboSHOT be controlled with a Cisco® IR remote? A) Not directly, but IR Forwarding allows the camera to forward the IR signals from the Cisco remote to the Cisco codec, essentially letting the codec to control the camera (VISCA protocol). IR Forwarding is available on the Quick-Connect SR and The Quick-Connect DVI/HDMI-SR. However, the firmware to allow IR Forwarding will likely be available in future RoboSHOT firmware releases. Will the RoboSHOT cameras work with the old version of the CCU? A) The Quick-Connect Universal CCU will be packaged with the RoboSHOT cameras. An existing QuickConnect Universal CCU will need a firmware update to recognize the RoboSHOT. How many Cat-5 cables do these cameras need? A) It depends on the system configuration. It will require at least two (2) Cat-5s for most systems to transport high speed differential video, power and control with the Quick-Connects; USB Mini, SR, DVI/HDMI-SR and USB for distances up to 100' (30.48m). The Quick-Connect Universal CCU uses three (3) Cat-5s for transporting high speed differential video, control and power (power on all 4pr. of one Cat-5 cable) allowing for distances up to 500' (152.4m). Any solutions to extend power? A) Uh, yes...please see answer directly above. Will Vaddio offer RoboSHOT cameras in white? A) Yes, the RoboSHOT 30 model will be offered in both black version and white (well, a very light grey) version. When will the white version of RoboSHOT be available? A) We anticipate the white 30X camera will ship in December 2014. RoboSHOT FAQs Page 2 of 3