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BirdDog BDPTZKEY NDI - PTZ Keyboard

Manufacturer: BirdDog
SKU: BRD-BDPTZKEY
Regular price $1,699.00 USD
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Inaugural PTZ Controller equipped with NDI, revolutionizing the industry

The BirdDog PTZ Keyboard is a comprehensive PTZ Keyboard that provides support for NDI®, NDI|HX, Visca over IP, RS422, and RS232. With the utilization of BirdDog's advanced NDI® and IP technology, the process of discovering, connecting, and controlling your PTZ cameras has become incredibly effortless. This PTZ controller boasts exceptional ergonomics, high-quality buttons and joystick, all enclosed within an aesthetically pleasing design. It is undoubtedly the PTZ controller that you have long anticipated.

Exceptional Ergonomics. Designed for Human Comfort. The PTZ Keyboard offers a seamless experience with its meticulously planned button arrangement. Effortlessly navigate through the network's camera options and effortlessly configure convenient shortcuts for your preferred settings, including Exposure, Focus, Zoom, and movement velocities.

Router Output provides you with the ability to easily identify the PTZ Camera that you are controlling. By connecting the NDI Studio Monitor, the PTZ Keyboard will automatically update the Router Output to reflect the camera that is currently under your control.

Unparalleled command. Blend and combine protocols. The PTZ Keyboard offers an unprecedented level of adaptability as the world's first PTZ controller with NDI® and NDI|HX compatibility. In addition to NDI®, it also supports Visca over IP, RS422, and RS232. This means you can effortlessly control cameras from various protocols using just one PTZ Keyboard.

Auto Joystick Calibration is a convenient feature offered by the PTZ Keyboard. By simply moving the Joystick to its maximum positions in all directions - up, down, left, and right - upon turning on the device, the Joystick will be calibrated automatically. This calibration process remains active throughout the entire session, ensuring optimal performance.

 The 3-Way Joystick enables effortless control of Pan, Tilt, and Zoom with just one hand. It provides convenient access to Pan, Tilt, and Zoom functions, allowing for smooth and precise adjustments. Additionally, for users who prefer a zoom rocker, there is a dedicated one conveniently located where your left hand naturally rests.



The BirdDog PTZ Keyboard is a comprehensive PTZ Keyboard that provides support for NDI®, NDI|HX, Visca over IP, RS422, and RS232. With the utilization of BirdDog's advanced NDI® and IP technology, the process of discovering, connecting, and controlling your PTZ cameras has become incredibly effortless. This PTZ controller boasts exceptional ergonomics, high-quality buttons and joystick, all enclosed within an aesthetically pleasing design. It is undoubtedly the PTZ controller that you have long anticipated.



Product Specifications

Input/Output Connectors/Control Input/Output

LAN: RJ45 x1 (With PoE) 100 BASE-TX

RS232: RJ45 x1 • RS422: RJ45 x2

Audio: Analog 3.5mm Mic/Headphone

Control signal format

NDI® Control

VISCA over IP

RS 232/RS422: Baud Rate

2400/4800/9600/19200/38400

(Sony VISCA Compatible)

User Interface

Display: LED

Speed control: Yes, 2 knobs (pan/tilt, zoom)

Zoom rocker: Yes

Joystick zoom ring: Yes

Programmable function buttons: 6

Camera Control

Maximum camera control: Max. 255 with

multiple protocols including NDI/IP

Maximum serial connections

RS232: 7

RS422: 7 x 2 (A/B)

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 Ether-

net), Power via RS232/RS422 port

Power: 3W

Operating Temp: 0 - 40 ºC

Dimensions: 278x132x99.5


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