PTZOptics PT-JOY-G4 IP/Serial Joystick Controller (4th Generation)

PTZOptics PT-JOY-G4 IP/Serial Joystick Controller (4th Generation)

Control up to 255 PTZ cameras using IP or serial communication with the 4th generation PT-JOY-G4 IP/Serial Joystick Controller from PTZOptics. The PT-JOY-G4 offers joystick and button control for up to 255 PTZ cameras via IP and seven cameras via serial protocols, with support for VISCA, VISCA-over-IP, Pelco-P, and Pelco-D protocols over IP and serial RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 communication. It enables you to control the speed of your pan, tilt, zoom, and lock moves and incorporates an LCD screen as well as an on-screen display on your camera feed.

The controller also offers the ability to control iris, focus, white balance, exposure, and on-the-fly speed control to control the finer settings on the PTZ cameras. Other features include glowing buttons for working in the dark, 255 camera presets, and nine quick presets buttons. You can import and export configurations using IP.

The PT-JOY-G4 supports a variety of camera models and manufacturers, and you can simultaneously control multiple brands such as HuddleCamHD, Sony, PTZOptics, BirdDog, and NewTek. The unit comes with an 8′ long RS-232C cable and a 12 VDC universal power supply. It can also be powered using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE).

Features
IP, RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 communication
VISCA-over-IP, Pelco-P, Pelco-D, ONVIF, and VISCA protocols
Camera on-screen display control and built-in LCD screen
Control up to 255 cameras
Control multiple different PTZ camera brands simultaneously, including HuddleCamHD, PTZOptics, BirdDog, and NewTek, with limited Sony PTZ control
Full pan/tilt/zoom PTZ camera control with speed adjustments on the fly
Store 255 presets and nine quick presets
Exposure and white balance control
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) support
Fine-tune zoom and focus control dials, redesigned joystick, and focus lock/unlock
Glowing buttons for viewing in dark rooms
Import and export settings via LAN
Power adapter and 8′ RS-232C cable are included
Compatibility

VISCA: Serial connections include PTZ cameras with RS-232 and RS-485 from brands such as Aver, AIDA, Bird-Dog, Bolin, ClearOne, DataVideo, JVC, Lumens, Marshall Electronics, RGBLink, Sony
Sony VISCA over IP: Includes PTZ cameras from AIDA, AVer, Bird-Dog, Bolin, BZBGear, ClearOne, JVC, Lumens, Sony
PTZOptics VISCA: All PTZOptics cameras
NDI (SuperJoy only): Includes NDI PTZ cameras from AIDA, AVer, BirdDog, Bolin, BZBGear, Canon, ClearOne, DataVideo, HuddleCamHD, JVC, Lumens, Marshall Electronics, NewTek, Panasonic, RGBLink
Pelco-P and Pelco-D: Includes PTZ cameras from Bird-Dog, DataVideo, JVC, Lumens, RGBLink, Marshall Electronics
Panasonic (PT-JOY-G4 and SuperJoy only): Panasonic cameras
ONVIF: The PTZOptics IP joysticks can control ONVIF cameras (ONVIF stands for Open Network Video Interface Forum, originally created by Axis and the main pan, tilt, and zoom control protocol used by security cameras)