ikan OTTICA IP PTZ Camera Controller User Manual

: June 15, 2024
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Table of Contents

Parameters & Specs
Description of Button & Knob Function
Interface Function and Connection Diagrams
System Menu Operation Instructions
References
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OTT-CONTROLLER-V2
OTTICA IP PTZ Camera Controller

Parameters & Specs

Communication & Control Interface

RS422/RS485 Interface| Phoenix Contact 4 pin 3.81mm Terminal
RS232C Interface| DB9 Male Interface
LAN Interface| RJ45 Female Interface
Power Supply| JEITA type4 Female Interface
Upgrade Online| Micro USB Female Interface
Camera Control or Operation
Supports up to Control Cameras| 5
Communication Protocol| VISCA, PELCO P/D, UDP
Number of LED Displays| 4 Units Color LED Display Screen
Number of Camera Channel| 5
Infinitely variable knobs| 4
Joystick| 2-Axis
Zoom Mode| Tele-Wide Bridge Keys
Buttons| 17 Silicon Button
Presets Short keys| 5 Presets or Max 10 Presets for selection per Each Channel
Focus Mode| Auto/ Manual/ OPT
Pan/Tilt Rotation Speed| 7-Level Adjustment
Zoom In/Out Speed| 7-Level Adjustment
AE Mode| The mode can be switched arbitrarily, and the value can be adjusted
WB Mode
Camera Menu| One-keys for call
Control Signal Format

Description of Button & Knob Function

This Rotation Knob is used to adjust the Camera Exposure Parameter or Red Gain Value.
Turning the knob to the right increases the value, while turning it to the left decreases the value.
This Rotation Knob is used to adjust the Camera Exposure Parameter or Blue Gain Value.
Turning the knob to the right increases the value, while turning it to the left decreases the value.
This Rotation Knob is used to adjust the Camera Exposure Parameter. Turning the knob to the right increases the value, while turning it to the left decreases the value.
LED Display shows real-time items and parameter values adjusted by “knob 1”
LED Display shows real-time items and parameter values adjusted by “knob 2”
LED Display shows real-time items and parameter values adjusted by “knob 3”
Zoom Bridge Key is used to control the camera’s Zoom In/Out function. For example, pressing the TELE end of the bridge key zooms in on the object in the TELE direction. When you apply more pressure, the Zoom Speed increases.
Focus Function Zoom.
When the Backlight of the [AUTO] button is lit up, it indicates that the current focusing mode is automatic. When the Backlight of the [AUTO] button is turned off, it means that the current focus mode has been changed to manual. Users can press this button to switch between the modes.
[OPT key] is used to trigger the single focus of the camera. At the same time, the camera enters the one-shot autofocus mode.
PTZ Speed Adjustment Knob: This knob is used to adjust the speed of Camera Pan, Tilt, and Zoom, with a total of 7 gears. The current gear will be displayed on the LED Display. The lower the gear value, the slower the pan/tilt rotation speed or the zoom speed of the camera controlled by the keyboard.
2-Axis Joystick: The joystick supports controlling the camera’s Up/Down, Left, and Right movements. When the camera or keyboard menu is open, the joystick is used to control the menu cursor’s Up/Down and Left/Right movements and modify parameters.
Channel Button Zone [ CAM1 ] to [ CAM5 ] are shortcut keys for camera channels, which can be freely switched and selected according to your needs. When you select any camera channel, the backlight of the corresponding camera channel will light up in green, and all the parameters and settings of the keyboard will change to the current channel.
Note: The communication parameters (address ID, protocol, baud rate, IP address, port number, etc.) of each channel can be set individually. It supports the mixed use of multiple protocols across different channels.
Focus Function Zoom.
[ NUMBER KEYS ] SETTING PRESETS: Long press and hold the number key for 2 seconds (e.g., [Number key 1]).
When the screen displays “Set Preset 1,” it means that Preset 1 has been saved.
CALLING PRESETS: Short press the preset number to call the presets (e.g., [Number key 1]).
When you press the [Number key 1], the screen displays “Show Preset 1,” indicating that Preset 1 has been called.
[ RESET ] This button is used to clear presets or reset compound keys for presets expansion.
When the System Menu selection is set to “5 Presets Mode,” you can press [RESET]+[Number keys] to clear the preset settings.
After pressing the [RESET] button, the green backlight will start to flash. Press the preset number to be cleared (e.g., [RESET] + [number key 1]). At this time, the flashing of the green light on the [RESET] key stops, and “Reset Preset 1” is displayed on the screen, indicating that preset 1 has been cleared.
When the menu selection is set to “10 Presets Mode,” the [RESET] button is changed to a presets expansion compound key. It is used to set and call preset positions 6-10.
To set Presets 6-10, press [RESET] + [CAM1-CAM5]. The number keys [1-5] and [CAM1CAM5] will light up in green simultaneously.
The camera channel keys [CAM1-CAM5] will be changed to number keys 6-10 for presets. Users can now set presets 6-10.
To set Preset 6, long-press [CAM1]. When “Set Preset 6” is displayed on the screen, it means that Preset 6 has been saved.
To call Presets 6-10, press [RESET]. At this time, the number keys [1-5] and [CAM1-CAM5] will light up in green simultaneously. The camera channel keys [CAM1-CAM5] will be changed to number keys 6-10 for presets. Users can now call presets 6-10.
To call Preset 6, press [CAM1]. When “Show Preset 6” is displayed on the screen, it means that Preset 6 is being called.
Note: In 10 Presets Mode, all presets cannot be cleared using the [RESET] button. They can only be replaced by new presets.
FOCUS Knob This knob is used to adjust the camera’s focal length. Rotating it to the right adjusts the focus length nearer, while rotating it to the left adjusts the focus length farther.
When using this function, the keyboard’s focus mode will change to manual. It is not available in AUTO mode.
Function Key Zone
[ MENU KEY ] This key is used to turn the Camera Menu ON/OFF. Long-pressing it for 3 seconds will turn on the Keyboard System Menu.
[ AE MODE KEY ] This key is used to change the automatic exposure mode of the camera.
Each time it is pressed, the camera switches to a different exposure mode. Depending on the selected exposure mode, the corresponding functions of Knob 1, Knob 2, and Knob 3 vary. The current mode is displayed in real-time on the display located to the right of the knob.
The specific functions of the knobs are shown in Table 1:

Exposure Mode	Knob 1	Knob 2	Knob 3
Auto	NOT USED	NOT USED	Exposure Compensation
Manual	Shutter	Iris	Gain
Shutter Priority	Shutter	NOT USED	Exposure Compensation
Iris Priority	Iris	NOT USED	Exposure Compensation
Brightness Priority	Iris	Gain	Exposure Compensation

Table 1
[ WB MODE KEY ] This key is used to change the White Balance mode of the camera. Each time it is pressed, the camera will switch to a different WB mode. Depending on the selected WB mode, the corresponding functions of Knob 1 and Knob 2 vary.
The specific functions of the knobs are displayed in Table 2.

White Balance Mode	Knob 1	Knob 2
Auto	NOT USED	NOT USED
Manual	Red Gain	Blue Gain

Table 2

[ FN KEYS ] This key is reserved for adding custom functions. The factory default state is as follows: a short press of this key sends the command to enter the camera’s sub-menu, while a long press of this key for 3 seconds returns the camera to its home position.
LED DISPLAY It is used to display real-time current status information and settings of the keyboard, including IP address, port number, serial port address, communication protocol, baud rate, and other information. The brightness of the display can be adjusted through the keyboard menu.
When the selected camera brand does not match the camera being used, the parameter values displayed on the screen corresponding to knobs 1, 2, and 3 may not match the actual parameters of the camera.
If the camera you are using is not listed in the Camera Brand options, please contact our sales or reseller.
Additionally, the list of commands and AE values settings will be needed from your camera vendor.

Execution Command| | |
---|---|---|---
CAM WB| Auto| 8x 01 04 35 00 FF| Normal Auto
Indoor| 8x 01 04 35 01 FF| Indoor mode
Outdoor| 8x 01 04 35 02 FF| Out door mode
One Push WB| 8x 01 04 35 03 FF| One Push WB mode
ATW| 8x 01 04 35 04 FF| Auto Tracing White Balance
Manual| 8x 01 04 35 05 FF| Manual Control Mode
One Push Triggerl| 8x 01 04 10 05 FF| One Push WB Trigger
CAM_RGain| Reset| 8x 01 04 03 00 FF| Manual Control of R Gain
Up| 8x 01 04 03 02 FF
Down| 8x 01 04 03 03 FF
Direct| 8x 01 04 43 00 00 Op Oq FF| pq: R Gain
CAM_BGain| Reset| 8x 01 04 04 00 FF| Manual Control of B Gain
Up| 8x 01 04 04 02 FF
Down| 8x 01 04 04 03 FF
Direct| 8×01 04 44 00 00 Op Oq FF| pq: B Gain
CAM AE| Full Auto| 8x 01 04 39 00 FF| Automatic Exposure mode
Manual| 8x 01 04 39 03 FF| Manual Control mode
Shutter Priority| 8x 01 04 39 OA FF| Shutter priority Exposure mode
Iris Priority| 8x 01 04 39 OB FF| Iris priority Exposure mode
Bright| 8x 01 04 39 OD FF| Bright Mode(Manual control)
CAM_Shutter| Reset| 8x 01 04 OA 00 FF| Shutter Setting
Up| 8x 01 04 OA 02 FF
Down| 8x 01 04 OA 03 FF
Direct| 8x 01 04 4A 00 00 Op Oq FF| pq: Shutter Position
CAM Iris| Reset| 8x 01 04 OB 00 FF| Iris Setting
Up| 8x 01 04 OB 02 FF
Down| 8x 01 04 OB 03 FF
Direct| 8x 01 04 4B 00 00 Op Oq FF| pq: Iris Position
CAM Gain| Reset| 8x 01 04 OC 00 FF| Gain Setting
Up| 8x 01 04 OC 02 FF
Down| 8x 01 04 OC 03 FF
Direct| 8x 01 04 4C 00 00 Op Oq FF| pq: Gain Position
AE Gain Limit| 8x 01 04 2C Op FF| p: Gain Position (4 to F)
CAM_Bright| Up| 8x 01 04 OD 02 FF|
Down| 8x 01 04 OD 03 FF
Direct| 8x 01 04 4D 00 00 Op Oq FF| pq: Bright Position
CAM_ExpComp| On| 8x 01 04 3E 02 FF| Exposure Compensation ON/OFF
Off| 8x 01 04 3E 03 FF
Reset| 8x 01 04 OE 00 FF| Exposure Comp Amount Setting
Up| 8x 01 04 OE 02 FF
Down| 8x 01 04 OE 03 FF
Direct| 8x 01 04 4E 00 00 Op Oq FF| pq: ExpComp Position
Inquiry Command

CAM_WBModelnq| 8x 09 04 35 FF| y0 50 00 FE| Auto
y050 01 FF| In Door
y0 50 02 FF
Out Door|
y0 50 03 FF| One Push WB
y05004 FF| ATW
y05005 FF| Manual
CAM_RGainlnq| 8x 09 04 43 FF| y0 5000 00 Op Oq FF| pq: R Gain
CAM_BGainlnq| 8x 09 04 44 FF| y0 50 00 00 Op Oq FF| pq: B Gain
CAM_AEModelnq| 8x 09 04 39 FF| y0 50 00 FF| Full Auto
y0 50 03 FF| Manual
y050 OA IF| Shutter Priority
y0 50 OB FF| Iris Priority
y0 50 OD FF| Bright
CAM_ShutterPosl nq| 8x 09 04 4A FF| y0 50 00 00 Op Oq FF| pq: Shutter Position
CAM_IrisPosInq| 8x 09 04 4B FF| y0 50 00 00 Op Oq FF| pq: Iris Position
CAM_GainPosInq| 8x 09 04 4C FF| y0 5000 00 Op Oq FF| pq: Gain Position
CAM_BrightPoslnq| 8x 09 04 4D FF| y0 5000 00 Op Oq FF| pq: Bright Position
CAM_ExpCompModelnq| 8x 09 04 3E FF| y0 50 02 FF
On|
y0 50 03 FF| Off
CAM_ExpCompPoslnq| 8x 09 04 4E FF| y0 50 00 000p Oq FF| pq: ExpComp Position
| | |
| /| 59.94/29.97 mode| 50/25
mode
| 15| 1/10000| 1/10000
| 14| 1/6000| 1/6000
| 13| 1/4000| 1/3500
| 12| 1/3000| 1/2500
| 11| 1/2000| 1/1750
| 10| 1/1500| 1/1250
| OF| 1/1000| 1/1000
| OE| 1/725| 1/600
| OD| 1/500| 1/425
Shutter| OC| 1/350| 1/300
Speed| OB| 1/250| 1/215
| OA| 1/180| 1/150
| 9| 1/125| 1/120
| 8| 1/100| 1/100
| 7| 1/90| 1/75
| 6| 1/60| 1/50
| 5| 1/30| 1/25
| 4| 1/15| 1/12
| 3| 1/8| 1/6
| 2| 1/4| 1/3
| 1| 1/2| 1/2
| 0| 1/1| 1/1
| | |
| OF| +43(18|
| OE| +39df3|
| OD| +36d8|
| OC| +33d8|
| 13| +30d8|
| OA| +27d8|
| 9| +24dB|
Gain| 8| +21dB|
| 7| +18dB|
| 6| +15dB|
| 5| +12dB|
| 4| +9dB|
| 3| +6d8|
| 2| +3dB|
| 1| 1:18|
| | |
| | Display| Compensation values
| OE| 7| +10.5d8
| OD| 6| +9d8
| OC| 5| +7 5dB
| | |
OB| 4| +64:18
| OA| 3| +4.5d8
| 9| 2| +3dB
| 8| 1| +I.5dB
Exposure Comp| 7| 0| 0dB
| 6| -1| -1.5dB
| 5| -2| -3dB
| 4| -3| -4.5d8
| 3| -4| -6dB
| 2| -5| -8.
| 1| -6| -9dB
| 0| -7| -10.5dB
| | |
| 11| F0,2.|
10| F2|
| OF| F0,2.|
| OE| F0,3.|
| OD| F0,3.|
| DC| F4|
Iris| OB| F0,5.|
OA| F0,6.|
|
| 9| F0,7.|
| 8| F8|
| 7| F0,10.|
| 6| Fll|
| 5| F14|
| 0| CLOSE|
| | IRIS| GAIN
| IF| F0,2.| +43d13
| 1E| F0,2.| +39d8
| ID| F0,2.| +36d13
| 1C| F0,2.| +33dB
| 1B| F0,2.| +30d8
| IA| F0,2.| +27dB
| 19| F0,2.| +24dB
| 18| F0,2.| +21dB
| 17| F0,2.| +18d8
| 16| F0,2.| +15d8
| 15| F0,2.| +12dB
| 14| F0,2.| +9(113
| 13| F0,2.| +6d8
Bright| 12| F0,2.| +3dB
| 11| F0,2.| 0c113
| 10| F2| 0d8
| OF| F0,2.| 0d8
| OE| F0,3.| 0dB
| OD| F0,3.| 0d13
| OC| F4| 0dB
| 13| F0,5.| OdB
| OA| F0,6.| OdB
| 9| F0,7.| OdB
| 8| F8| 413
| 7| F0,10.| Od8
| 6| Fll| 0dB
| 5| F14| OdB
| 0| CLOSE| 0

Interface Function and Connection Diagrams

Upgrade Interface
The interface is used for upgrading the hardware of the keyboard using a laptop.
It involves a direct connection between the PC and the keyboard using a Micro USB cable. The upgrade is performed using our upgrade tools software.
RS422/RS485 Interface
This interface is used for connecting the camera via RS422 or RS485.
Please refer to the detailed connection diagram shown in the following pictures:
RS232 Interface
This interface is used for connecting the camera through RS232. Please refer to the detailed connection diagram shown in the following pictures.
LAN Interface
The LAN interface is used for connecting to a network switch or other devices. For network PTZ cameras, please refer to the detailed connection diagram shown below:
Connect with a single unit network PTZ camera using the connection diagram shown below:
Connect multiple cameras using the LAN interface. The detailed connection diagram is shown below. When connecting multiple cameras, you need to set the IP address of each camera separately using a computer.
DC Power Supply Interface
This interface is the power supply interface. You can directly connect it to the power adapter. Please do not use a non-original power adapter.

System Menu Operation & Explanation

Long-press [ MENU ] for 3 seconds to turn on the Keyboard system Menu.
The joystick moves up and down: controls the system menu cursor to move up and down or change the parameters of the current menu item.
The joystick moves right: enters the current menu item or saves and exits the current menu item.
The joystick moves left: exits the current menu item without saving changes.
Press [MENU] to exit the System Menu.
Press the number keys [0] to [9]: to input numerical values (only valid for menu items that require numerical input), for example, setting IP address or port number.
When the current value requires number input, the green backlight of [CAM1] to [CAM5] lights up, and at this time, [CAM1] to [CAM5] correspond to the numbers 6 to 0 displayed above the buttons.

System Menu

Long press [MENU] for 3 seconds to turn on the Keyboard system Menu.
The joystick moves up and down to control the menu cursor, allowing it to move up and down.
1. System Setting
2. COMM Setting
3. Ethernet Setting
4. Password Setting

System Settings
The joystick moves the cursor up and down to select “System Setting”, and then moves it to the right to enter the System Setting menu.
[ LANGUAGE ] The joystick moves up/down to select “Language”, then moves to the right to enter the setting. The joystick movement up/down can change the current parameter settings. Swing the joystick to the right to save the current parameters and exit the language setting state. The same procedure applies to operating other menus for settings.
Optional Languages: Chinese, English; other languages can be customized and developed according to customer needs.

Language: English
LED Display Brightness: Normal
Automatically Standby: Off
Keyboard IP: 192.168.001.088
Port: 52381
Preset Mode: 5 Preset/10 Preset
Factgory Default Setting
About Keyboard

[ LED DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS ] Adjust the brightness of the LED display: Low, Normal, High.
[ AUTOMATICALLY STANDBY ] Set the keyboard to enter standby mode automatically after a certain period of inactivity. Selectable options: Off, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes.
[ KEYBOARD IP / PORT] Set the IP address and port number of the keyboard itself. The default IP address is 192.168.1.88, and the default port is 52381.
[ PRESET MODE ] Move the cursor to [ PRESET MODE ], then move right to enter the Presets Mode. Select either 5 Presets or 10 Presets Mode.
[ FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING ] Use this option to restore the keyboard to its factory default settings.
[ ABOUT KEYBOARD ] To review the relevant information of the keyboard, including the keyboard model, firmware version, factory serial number (S/N), and other details.

Communication Settings
Move the cursor to [ COMM SETTING ], then move right to enter Communication Settings.
[ CHANNEL ] The available channels CAM1~CAM 5 correspond to the buttons [CAM1] ~ [CAM5].

Channel: CAM1
Address: 1
Baud Rate: 9600
Protocol: VISCA
Camera Brand: SONY

[ ADDRESS ] Set the serial communication address of the corresponding channel. If the current communication protocol is VISCA, the communication address can be selected from 1 to 7. If the current communication protocol is PELCO- D/P, the communication address can be selected from 1 to 255.
[ BAUD RATE ] Set the serial communication baud rate of the corresponding channel. Available options: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400bps.
[ PROTOCOL ] Set the serial communication protocol of the corresponding channel, including both serial communication protocol and internet communication protocol. Available options: VISCA, PELCO P/D, UDP.
[ CAMERA BRAND ] Due to the differences in AE/WB parameter values among different camera brands, the actual function of the knob depends on the content displayed on the corresponding display.
Before using, please set the camera brand for the corresponding channel. You can choose from options such as Ikan, PUAS, SONY, VHD, Minrray, Bolin, and more.

Ethernet Settings
Move the cursor to [Ethernet Setting], then move right to enter Ethernet Setting.
[ CHANNEL ] The available channels CAM1~5 correspond to the buttons [CAM1]~[CAM5].

Channel: CAM1
Cam IP: 192.168.1.162
Port: 52381

[IP Searching] Enter IP Searching Mode to search for the current camera IP addresses and assign camera channels. The screen displays as shown in the picture.

Camera List

192.168.1.162 > > CAM 1
192.168.1.163 > > CAM ?
192.168.1.164 > > CAM ?

By swinging the joystick up and down, select the camera
IP in the list (for example, 192.168.1.162). Move the
joystick to the right to select the corresponding camera channel for this IP. Move the joystick up and down to select a different channel (such as CAM 1). Move the joystick to the right to confirm. Now, the camera IP address of the CAM 1 channel will be automatically changed to 192.168.1.162. If it is displayed as “CAM ?”, it means that the IP address or camera channel is not set.
[ PORT ] Set the UDP port of the corresponding channel. It should match the UDP port number of the camera on the current channel.

Password Settings
[ PASSWORD SETTING ] Move the cursor to [Password Setting] and then move right to enter the password.

Using Password: Enabled
Modify Password

[ USING PASSWORD ] To enable the password function, follow these steps:

Change the Password setting to Enable.
When the password function is enabled, entering the menu will require a password.
The default password is: 8888.

[ MODIFY PASSWORD ] Users have the option to change the password themselves. If the password is not changed, the default password will remain in effect.
Warning: Please use this function with caution. If the product becomes unusable due to a password set by the customer, the manufacturer does not assume any responsibility.

System Menu Guide

Product Dimensions
The size for OTTICA PTZ Controller is as below: (Unit of length: mm)

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Support
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CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY SERVICE

Free service for one year from the day of purchase if the problem is caused by manufacturing errors.
The components and maintenance service fee will be charged if the warranty period is expired.
Free service will not be provided in the Following Situations: (*Even if the product is still within the warranty period.)
Damage caused by abuse or misuse, dismantling, or changes to the product not made by the company.
Damage caused by natural disaster, abnormal voltage, and environmental factors, etc.