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i-Catcher Help
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Configuring PTZ - Pan, Tilt & Zoom i-Catcher Console is able to control a number of Pelco (using RS232 and RS485) and IP-based PTZ cameras. Other RS485 cameras can also be controlled by connecting them to suitable supported IP video servers. PTZ is configured in the feed settings, and requires that a PTZ driver is specified. This should match with your camera in terms of manufacturer and model. The IP address of the camera or device will need to be entered. If your camera uses authentication you will need to include this in the address. Pelco/RS485 cameras can be controlled direct from the PC serial port by specifying the Pelco RS485 driver and selecting the driver settings under Advanced. The following 'Address' examples demonstrate how authentication details can be added:
Controlling CamerasPTZ Cameras can be controlled from a number of places. A PTZ control section on the main menu bar becomes active when a PTZ camera is selected in the feed tree list or by clicking its video window. This provides the 8 direction controls and the home position control, along with zoom in and out controls, and facilities to edit preset positions. A separate PTZ control window can be accessed by clicking on the PTZ icon on the feed window. Clicking the icon a second time hides the PTZ control window for that feed. You can also right click in the video window to centre on that location, or right click and drag to simulate joystick control. The mouse wheel can be used to zoom in and out. The PTZ control window has the same controls as the menu bar PTZ section, and also allows you to control how far it moves and show the PTZ tab of the feed settings by clicking on the Settings button. i-Catcher also uses a priority system for PTZ control which allows certain types of control to override other actions. Please see the PTZ priority help for more information. Preset positionsBy clicking on the Presets button, and selecting 'Edit Presets' you can configure a number of preset PTZ positions for your camera. There is one preset that can not be removed, which is the Home preset. This defines the default position for the camera, and is used when PTZ tracking is enabled. To add a new preset, move the camera using the PTZ movement controls to the required position, then click on 'New' to create a new preset at this position. You can also change an existing preset by selecting it, moving the camera, and clicking 'Set to current'. It is also possible to set a reference image for PTZ presets. This image will be used for the web view to give a visual reference as to the significance of the preset position. PTZ TrackingIf the option to track motion is enabled in the PTZ settings for the feed, i-Catcher Console will move the camera to follow the motion being detected. Once motion stops, Console will wait a moment then move the camera back to home position. Note: If you have "Track Motion" or "PTZ Cycling" enabled and you manually control the PTZ camera (either locally or from the web view) i-Catcher will resume its automatic PTZ control 15 seconds after you finish. This can be configured in the PTZ priority settings. |
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