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The included PTZ controller is capable of controlling multiple PTZ cameras. Thus,
each camera needs its own unique identification (a “Command Address”).
To define a camera’s Command Address, connect the camera (and only that
camera) to the PTZ controller. Then:
• Press the CAM key. The PTZ controller display will now show Axxx (where
“xxx” is the current Command Address assigned to the controller).
• Enter the Command Address that you’d like to assign to the camera. For
numbers higher than 10, press the -/-- key first.
• Press and hold the PRESET button. The display will change to SET-
• To confirm changes to the Command Address setting, press the SETUP button.
The display will show –OH–.
• The camera’s Command Address has now been changed to your desired
value.
Please note that if you press the CAM button then enter a number, you are changing
the Command Address in the PTZ controller, but not in any cameras. Holding
PRESET then pressing SETUP applies that address to the connected cameras.
When we define a command address, that address is applied to all cameras
connected to the controller at once. Thus, if you have two cameras connected
to the PTZ controller at once, enter a command address of “005” into the PTZ
controller and press PRESET then SETUP, both cameras will now respond to the
controller on Command Address 005, and cannot be operated individually until
one camera’s Command Address is changed so that both are unique.
Default Settings:
Protocol = Pelco-D
Baud Rate = 2400bps
To ensure that the Controller knows how to
command the PRO-690, we need to make sure
it is using the correct Protocol and Baud Rate. If
these are not set correctly, the PRO-690 will not
operate properly (or at all).
To change the Protocol and Baud Rate:
• Press and hold the SETUP button.
• The display on the Controller will change to a letter (either “d” or “p”) and a
number (12, 24, 48 or 96).
• The letter represents the current protocol, either Pelco-P or Pelco-D.
• The number is the abbreviated Baud Rate.
(i.e. “12” represents 1200bps, “24” represents 2400bps and so on)
• Use the UP and DOWN arrows to change the Protocol.
• Use LEFT and RIGHT to change the Baud Rate.
• When set correctly, the letter should be “d” and the number “24”
• Press ENTER to save your changes.
Setting the Command Address
Configuring the PTZ Controller
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1. Connecting the Camera Cable
Before mounting the camera, it is
important to connect it correctly.
1. Run the cable through the mounting
arm or bracket you would like to
use.
2. Make sure you run the cable
through starting with the camera
end (not the end with the BNC
connectors - they’re too big to fit).
3. Once the cable has been pulled
through, plug it into the top of the
camera.
4. If you’re planning to mount the
dome outside, cover the screw
threads with a silicon sealant before
screwing the unit together. Failing
to do so will compromise the
waterproofing of the dome.
5. Then, screw the mounting arm/
bracket onto the dome.
Be careful not to damage the connectors
on the end of the cable or to the camera,
particularly when unplugging the
camera, as the connectors are fragile!
2. Connecting the RS485 Cables
1. Remove the RS485 plug from the back of
the PTZ controller.
2. Insert the WHITE wire into the -B side of
the RS485 plug, and screw into place.
3. Insert the PURPLE wire into the +A side of
the RS485 plug, and screw into place.
4. Plug the RS485 plug into the RS485 port
on the back of the PTZ controller.
Note: If you need a longer cable to reach
the location you’d like to put the PTZ
controller, the RS485 cable can be extended.
If you are unfamiliar with cable construction
and maintenance, we suggest getting a
professional to do this.
