How can I use ZowieBox connect to PTZ Camera?

Currently ZowieBox supports using IP Visca, Visca, Pelco D and Pelco P protocols to connect and control PTZ cameras. Please click Setting-> Camera ->PTZ to set parameters.

IP VISCA

When the camera has network capabilities and supports IP Visca, users can use IP Visca for camera control.

Step 1: Enter the IP of the camera in IP address.

Step 2: Select the TCP/UDP protocol supported by the camera and fill in the corresponding port.

Step 3: Select the camera’s address and click Save. （The default address of the camera is generally 1, please refer to the camera for the actual address.）

Step 4: Switch to the preview interface and use the disc to operate the camera. Currently ZowieBox supports controlling the direction, focus and zoom of the camera.

If the camera cannot focus, please confirm whether the camera’s autofocus function is turned on.

Visca, Pelco D, Pelco P

When the camera does not have network capabilities, it can be controlled by using the Visca, Pelco P or Pelco D protocols supported by the camera.

Step 1: Please use the USB to RS232 serial cable to connect the ZowieBox and the camera.

Step 2: Select the protocol to be used

Step 3: Please enter the correct camera address (the default address of Visca and Peclo P is generally 1, and the default address of Peclo D is generally 0. Please refer to the camera for the actual address)

Step 4: Please enter the correct baud rate (the default baud rate is generally 9600, please refer to the camera for the actual baud rate)

Step 5: After clicking Save, switch to the preview interface and use the disc to control the camera. Currently ZowieBox supports controlling the direction, focus and zoom of the camera.