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).

Key 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

Features
Serial & VISCA-over-IP Controller
Control up to 255 PTZ Cameras
For All PTZOptics & Other VISCA Cameras
Customizable Pan/Tilt/Zoom Speeds
255 Camera Presets, 9 Quick Presets
Focus, Iris & Zoom Control Buttons
Focus Lock/Unlock Control, PoE Support
Exposure & White Balance Control
Camera OSD & Large LCD Status Display
Import/Export Settings via LAN

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)

In the box
PTZOptics PT-JOY-G4 IP/Serial Joystick Controller (4th Generation)
12 VDC Power Adapter
RS-232C Cable (8')

Specifications
Number of Supported Cameras
255 Channels via IP
7 Channels via Serial

Control I/O
1x RJ45 (LAN) Output
1x Block (RS-422, RS-485) Output
1x D-Sub 9-Pin (Pelco-D, Pelco-P, RS-232, VISCA) Output

Controls
1x Pan/Tilt, Zoom Joystick
1x Gain Knob
1x Iris Adjustment Knob
1x Multifunction Knob
1x Focus Knob
7x Camera Selection Buttons
9x Programmable Buttons

Touchscreen No
PoE Support nPoE 802.3af
Power Consumption 6 W
Security Lock Support No
Dimensions 303.23 x 234.95 x 107.95 mm
Weight 2.02 kg