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BirdDog PTZ Keyboard

NDI PTZ Keyboard

BirdDog PTZ Keyboard is a full featured PTZ Keyboard that supports NDI, NDI|HX, Visca over IP, RS422, and RS232.

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BD-PTZKEY

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Description

The World’s First NDI PTZ Keyboard
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.

3.5mm audio connectors allow PTZ Keyboard to work with BirdDog Comms, the world’s first NDI audio intercom platform. Comms is a Windows 10 application that can run on any Windows 10 compatible computer, laptop, or surface for a touch screen experience.

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).

Features

Supports NDI, NDI|HX, Visca, Visca over IP, RS422, RS232

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.

Mix and Match protocols
PoE

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.

BirdDog Comms compatible
Zoom ring ibn Joystock
Control up to 255 cameras on a single network
Quick access buttons for Exposure, Focus, PT Speed, Zoom, Shutter Speed, Iris, White Balance, and Compensation
LED Display for ease of use
Super ergonomic button layout
Compatible with BirdDog Comms, the world’s best NDI Intercom System

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.

Specification

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Specification	Technical Specifications 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 buttins: 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:0-40oC Dimensions:278x132x99.5 Warranty: 2 years manufacturers warranty Notes: Not all features are available on all control protocols