cool technology for
PTX
Universal
PanTilt
PRODUCTION • PLAYBACK • STREAMING
Put your favorite camera or camcorder on our PTX
heads and take advantage of integrated PTZ control.
Use virtually any controller that provides RS-422
VISCA or DMX, including many of the latest ATEM
switchers. Remotely control positioning and many
camera functions using a joystick and the various
hardware and software interfaces.
The PTX Model 1L is our Next Generation design
that’s compatible with a broader range of cameras,
including DSLR and mirrorless body types like the
Sony Alpha models and the RX10 IV “bridge”
camera with its 25x zoom lens. Other choices
include the AJA RovoCam, Blackmagic Micro Studio,
Canon, Nikon, Olympus and many more - including
cinema cameras and various camcorders. DMX,
VISCA, LANC and analog remote camera control
protocol supported.
The PTX Model 2 uses the same support protocol
(DMX, VISCA RS-422 and LANC) but
accommodates larger, heavier cameras and
lenses such as the URSA Mini and Canon EOS
C200/500/700 models.
• SDI IN (signal or external reference) and OUT
• HDMI OUT
• DMX IN and OUT
• VISCA IN and OUT (RS-422)
• 2.5mm LANC connector
• 2.5mm and 3.5mm Panasonic REMOTE connectors
• RS232 to cams
• RS422 to cams
• RS485 to cams
• 12VDC power for cams
The internal wiring allows 360° rotation and 80° tilt without straining the cables. The SDI IN
is used specifically with the Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K, connecting the SDI out of
an ATEM switcher to the camera for software control. For cameras that support genlock
the SDI IN connector can be used for that signal. The SDI OUT comes from the BNC
connection on a paired camera.
PTX Controllers
RUSHWORKS VDESK, and REMO … the ruggedized remote portable configuration … include
THREE powerful and versatile user interfaces, and communicate with most serial or IP controlled PTZ
cameras. But if you’d like to use your favorite camera or camcorder with the system, the PTX makes it
possible. You can configure any combination of up to 12 PTZ cameras, PTX fixtures, and manned cameras
that output SD/HD-SDI or HDMI. Use the included joystick to frame shots for named and saved presets.
VDESK & REMO Integrated PTZ Production Systems
System
CLASSIC Interface
PRODUCER Interface
TalkingPoints Interface
Ctrl+R Camera Control Software
Ctrl+R is the camera control utility embedded in VDESK and REMO,
but also available as a standalone app for use on Windows OS
devices. Use this app to add sophisticated camera control for
production systems like the Blackmagic ATEM, NewTek TriCaster
and others, as well as with dedicated hardware switchers from
Panasonic, Grass Valley, Ross, Roland, Datavideo and many more.
Blackmagic ATEM Switchers
The PTX can now be controlled directly from ATEM switchers. All
the ATEM switchers, when updated to the latest software, will
support the interface to the Micro Studio cameras. The only
caveat is that you need to usee the ATEM control panel that has
the PTZ joystick, or one of the latest all-in-one switchers that has
the built-in panels.
Software
Here is one of the three 14 channel DMX control
profiles for the PTX Universal PanTilt heads: DMX
to LANC, DMX to Panasonic remote, and DMX to
VISCA.
The first six channels control Pan, Tilt, Speed and
Reset values. Channels 7 - 14 are unique to the
PTX, translating DMX values into the protocol
used by your paired camera.
VISCA controllers have been around for decades, and can be used effectively with the PTX
heads. Daisy-chain up to seven fixtures using the 422 connector on the controller and the
same connector on the heads. Non-VISCA cameras will use LANC or Panasonic commands
translated from VISCA, and output to the cameras on the wires in the PTX cable bundle.
RS-422 VISCA Controllers
DMX Hardware & Software Controllers
$2,495
RUSHWORKS 800 Parker Square Suite 200 Flower Mound, TX 75028 © 2019 RUSHWORKS All Rights Reserved
(camera not included)
$2,995
(camera not included)
Connection
Hardware PTZ Controller
to PTX
9 pin RS422
ATEM to PTX
(Micro Studio 4K)
SDI DA
PGM
Camera & PTZ Control
SDI In
SDI
Out
Camera
Connections
The PTX Micro Studio Camera cable bundle includes:
• ATEM Program SDI In
• SDI Video Out
• HDMI Video Out
• Short cable from the
HD15 EXPANSION connector on the camera
to the HD15 RS422 connector on the PTX
Computer-based
Production System
USB
CAT5
RS422
Phoenix connector
4-PORT MUX
12VDC + RS422
