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Vaddio PCC Premier User Manual
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Installation Guide for
PCC Premier
Precision Camera Controller
Document 342-1136 Rev. C
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Contents
About this Guide 1
Product Overview 2
Features 2
Unpacking the Camera Controller 3
Installation 4
Don’t Void Your Warranty! 4
Operation, Storage, and Care 4
Cabling Notes 4
Connector Panel 5
RS-232 Serial Communication Settings and Port Pin-out 5
Connecting the Controller 6
Powering Up the Cameras and Controller 6
Next Steps 7
Compliance Statements and Declarations of Conformity 8
FCC Part 15 Compliance 8
ICES-003 Compliance 8
European Compliance 9
Warranty Information 10
Index 11
About this Guide
This guide provides information about the PCC Premier precision camera controller, part number
999-5750-000/North America and 999-5750-001/international.
This guide covers:
nUnpacking the controller
nTips for a successful installation
nInformation on connecting the controller and cameras
nCamera and controller power-on
Complete product information is available in the Integrator's Complete Guide to PCC Premier.
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Installation Guide for PCC Premier Precision Camera Controller
Product Overview
The Vaddio PCC Premier precision camera controller
brings PTZ camera control to the network while
maintaining the demanding precision control needed for
production environments. The PCC Premier eliminates
the need to be in the room with the cameras, making it
ideal for live production events, remote studios, and
campus network operations centers (NOCs).
Precision control for up to 16 PTZ cameras at once,
including up to 8 connected locally via RS-232. Instantly
access all PTZ camera related functions ranging from
image settings to presets to dynamic positioning from a single device. Use the integrated H.264 decoder to
view the live IP stream from the currently selected IP camera from the courtesy HDMI output.
Features
Full control of up to 16 PTZ cameras (2 groups of 8 each) at a time:
nUp to 8 PTZ cameras via wired RS-232 connection
nVirtually connect up to 16 RoboSHOT or ClearSHOT cameras at a time, anywhere on the IP network
nVaddio’s CCU scene macros and full preset store/recall functions
nInternal H.264 decoder and courtesy HDMI output to monitor the IP stream of the selected remote
camera
Precision controls for the most demanding camera operation environments:
nThree-axis Hall effect joystick
nPan, tilt, and zoom speed control knobs
nIlluminated pushbuttons for camera selection
nLarge knobs for fine focus control and menu navigation, with push-to-select function
Intuitive camera access and addressing through powerful console and web interfaces:
nFull camera image controls via easy-to-read 7 in. touch-panel interface
nWeb interface for complete administrative control from anywhere, using your browser
nStore up to 11 camera groups in the Address Book - 10 IP and/or RS-232 control, plus one predefined
RS-232-only group
nIndividual control of all cameras in any two camera groups for immediate control of up to 16 cameras at
a time
Versatile power solution using PoE+ (Power over Ethernet)
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Unpacking the Camera Controller
Make sure you received all the items you expected. Here are the packing lists for the PCC Premier camera
controller.
North America:PCC Premier, part number 999-5750-000
nPCC Premier, part number 998-5750-000
nMid-span power injector with US cord set, part number 451-
0800-055
nCat-5e patch cable, 10 ft (3 m), part number 802-3012
nQuick Start Guide, part number 342-1134
International: PCC Premier, part number 999-5750-001
nPCC Premier, part number 998-5750-000
nMid-span power injector with UK and European cord sets,
part number 451-0800-155
nCat-5e patch cable, 10 ft (3 m), part number 802-3012
nQuick Start Guide, part number 342-1134
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Installation Guide for PCC Premier Precision Camera Controller
Installation
This section covers how to install and connect the controller. It also provides safety information and other
guidance related to installing the controller.
Don’t Void Your Warranty!
Caution
This product is for indoor use. Do not install it outdoors or in a humid environment without the appropriate
protective enclosure. Do not allow it to come into contact with any liquid.
Do not install or operate this product if it has been dropped, damaged, or exposed to liquids. If any of these
things happen, return it to Vaddio for safety and functional testing.
Learn more at www.vaddio.com/products.
Operation, Storage, and Care
For smears or smudges on the product, wipe with a clean, soft cloth. Do not use any abrasive chemicals.
Keep this device away from food and liquids.
Do not operate or store the device under any of the following conditions:
nTemperatures above 40°C (104°F) or below 0°C (32°F)
nHigh humidity, condensing or wet environments
nInclement weather
nSevere vibration
nDry environments with an excess of static discharge
Do not attempt to take this product apart. There are no user-serviceable components inside.
Cabling Notes
RS-232 cables may be up to 500 ft (152.4 m).
For RS-232 cabling, use Cat-5e or better cable and standard RJ-45 connectors (568B termination).
We recommend using high-quality connectors and a high-quality crimping tool.
Note
Do not use pass-through RJ-45 connectors. These can cause intermittent
connections and degraded signal quality, resulting in problems that may be hard to
diagnose. Use standard RJ-45 connectors and test all cables for proper pin-outs and
continuity before you connect them to Vaddio products.
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Connector Panel
From left to right:
Ethernet/PoE+ connector – PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet port provides access to the controller's web interface
and to cameras on the network, and powers the controller.
HDMI connector – Monitor the camera you are currently controlling. Video can only be displayed for
cameras with IP streaming capability.
RS-232 ports – Connect up to 8 cameras locally.
RS-232 Serial Communication Settings and Port Pin-out
The RS-232 serial ports (color-coded blue) on the PCC Premier back panel allow you to connect up to 8
cameras directly.
RS-232 communication parameters are as follows:
Parameter Value
Communication Speed 9600 bps (default)
Start bits 1
Stop bits 1
Data bits 8
Parity None
Flow control None
Connector pin-out:
nPin 1: Not used
nPin 2: Not used
nPin 3: Not used
nPin 4: Not used
nPin 5: Not used
nPin 6: GND
nPin 7: TXD (to RXD of camera)
nPin 8: RXD (from TXD of camera)
Caution:
Check Cat-5 cables for continuity before using them. Using the wrong pin-out may damage the camera
system and void the warranty. Pro tip: Label your cables.
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Connecting the Controller
Set up all cameras and make all physical connections first. You will be able to add network-controlled
cameras after the cameras and controller are fully operational.
In this example, cameras are directly connected to the RS-232 ports, and the controller is set up to manage
several address book groups of cameras remotely via the IP network. A display connected to the courtesy
HDMI port allows the operator to monitor the camera currently selected, if it is an IP streaming camera. The
mid-span power injector provides power and network connectivity.
Powering Up the Cameras and Controller
Power up all cameras to be used with the controller.
When you connect the PCC Premier to the network for the first time, it will only identify supported cameras
that are directly connected via RS-232. After the Address Book has been set up, the controller tries to
establish contact with all IP-connected cameras in its address book when it powers up.
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Next Steps
The PCC Premier is now ready to configure. This includes setting up its address book to manage cameras
via the IP network. Until the product is fully configured, its full functionality is not available.
This information is available in the Integrator's Complete Guide to PCC Premier.
Download manuals, dimensional drawings, and other information from www.vaddio.com/support.
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Compliance Statements and Declarations of Conformity
Compliance testing was performed to the following regulations:
FCC Part 15 (15.107, 15.109), Subpart B Class A
ICES-003, Issue 54: 2012 Class A
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Class A
EN 55022: December 2010 Class A
EN 55024: November 2010 Class A
KN22 2008 (CISPR 22: 2006) Class A
KN24 2008 (CISPR 24: 1997 + A1: 2000 + A2: 2002) Class A
IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition); Am 1: 2009 + Am 2: 2013 Safety
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 + A2: 2013 Safety
FCC Part 15 Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15, Subpart B, of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vaddio can affect emission
compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
ICES-003 Compliance
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus
set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’emet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A
préscrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicte par le ministère des Communications
du Canada.
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European Compliance
This product has been evaluated for Electromagnetic Compatibility under the EMC Directive for Emissions
and Immunity and meets the requirements for a Class A digital device. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Standard(s) To Which Conformity Is Declared:
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
EN 55022: December 2010 Conducted and Radiated Emissions
EN 55024: November 2010 Immunity
EN 61000-4-2: 1995 + Amendments A1: 1998 + A2: 2001 Electrostatic Discharge
EN 61000-4-3: 2006 + A1: 2008 Radiated Immunity
EN 61000-4-4: 2004 + Corrigendum 2006 Electrical Fast Transients
EN 61000-4-5: 2006 Surge Immunity
EN 61000-4-6: 2009 Conducted Immunity
EN 61000-4-8: 2010 Power Frequency Magnetic Field
EN 61000-4-11: 2004 Voltage Dips, Interrupts and
Fluctuations
KN22 2008 (CISPR 22: 2006) Conducted and Radiated Emissions
KN24 2008 (CISPR 24: 1997 + A1: 2000 + A2: 2002) IT Immunity Characteristics
EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge
EN 61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity
EN 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transients
EN 61000-4-5 Surge Immunity
EN 61000-4-6 Conducted Immunity
EN 61000-4-8 Power Frequency Magnetic Field
EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips, Interrupts and
Fluctuations
IEC 60950-1: 2005 (2nd Edition); Am 1: 2009 + Am 2: 2013 Safety
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 + A2:
2013 Safety
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Warranty Information
See Vaddio Warranty, Service and Return Policies posted on support.vaddio.com for complete details.
Hardware* warranty: Two (2) year limited warranty on all parts and labor for Vaddio manufactured
products.Vaddio warrants its manufactured products against defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of two years from the day of purchase, to the original purchaser, if Vaddio receives notice of such
defects during the warranty.Vaddio, at its option, will repair or replace products that prove to be
defective.Vaddio manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or
equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices.
Exclusions:The above warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate
maintenance by the customer, customers applied software or interfacing, unauthorized modifications or
misuse, mishandling, operation outside the normal environmental specifications for the product, use of the
incorrect power supply, modified power supply or improper site operation and maintenance.OEM and
special order products manufactured by other companies are excluded and are covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty.
Vaddio Service Department:Vaddio will test, repair, or replace the product or products without charge if
the unit is under warranty. If the product is out of warranty, Vaddio will test then repair the product or
products.The cost of parts and labor charge will be estimated by a technician and confirmed by the
customer prior to repair.All components must be returned for testing as a complete unit.Vaddio will not
accept responsibility for shipment after it has left the premises.
Vaddio Technical Support:Vaddio technicians will determine and discuss with the customer the criteria
for repair costs and/or replacement. Vaddio Technical Support can be contacted by email at
support@vaddio.com or by phone at one of the phone numbers listed on support.vaddio.com.
Return Material Authorization (RMA) number:Before returning a product for repair or replacement
request an RMA from Vaddio’s technical support.Provide the technician with a return phone number, e-
mail address, shipping address, product serial numbers and original purchase order number.Describe the
reason for repairs or returns as well as the date of purchase. See the General RMA Terms and Procedures
section for more information. RMAs are valid for 30 days and will be issued to Vaddio dealers only.End
users must return products through Vaddio dealers. Include the assigned RMA number in all
correspondence with Vaddio.Write the assigned RMA number clearly on the shipping label of the box when
returning the product.All products returned for credit are subject to a restocking charge.Special order
product are non-cancelable and not returnable.
Voided varranty:The warranty does not apply if the original serial number has been removed or if the
product has been disassembled or damaged through misuse, accident, modifications, use of incorrect
power supply, use of a modified power supply or unauthorized repair.
Shipping and handling:Vaddio will not pay for inbound shipping transportation or insurance charges or
accept any responsibility for laws and ordinances from inbound transit.Vaddio will pay for outbound
shipping, transportation, and insurance charges for all items under warranty but will not assume
responsibility for loss and/or damage by the outbound freight carrier.If the return shipment appears
damaged, retain the original boxes and packing material for inspection by the carrier.Contact your carrier
immediately.
Products not under warranty: Payment arrangements are required before outbound shipment for all out of
warranty products.
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Index
A
accessories 3
C
cable 4-5
connectors 4
length, maximum 4
RS-232 pin-out 5
capabilities 2
cleaning 4
connection diagram 6
connector panel 5
D
damage, preventing 4-5
diagram, connection 6
E
Ethernet/PoE+ port 5
H
hardware setup 6
HDMI output 5
M
maximum cable lengths 4
O
operating environment 4
other information resources 7
P
packing list 3
part numbers 3
pin-out, RS-232 5
PoE+ power 6
power up 6
product capabilities 2
product returns and repairs 10
R
RJ-45 connectors 4
RS-232 5
cable pin-out 5
communication settings 5
ports 5
S
storage environment 4
T
temperature, operating and storage 4
W
warranty 4, 10
what's in the box 3
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