VISCA-over-IP (PTZ cameras) - M.A.R.C.U.S.

Works with: PTZ cameras that speak Sony VISCA-over-IP, including Sony BRC and SRG, Panasonic AW-UE, PTZOptics, HuddleCam, Marshall CV and Lumens VC-A61P.


Type	Vendor adapter
Vendor	Sony standard
Device types	Camera
Connection	VISCA-over-IP (UDP 52381)
Power on/off from the portal	Yes
Protocol in the portal	VISCA-over-IP (PTZ cameras) (`visca_over_ip`)

Before you start

Enable VISCA over IP in the camera’s network settings, if it isn’t on by default.
Check the Collector can reach the camera on UDP 52381.

Add the device

In the portal, go to Devices and select New device.
Choose the Collector that can reach the device, and set Protocol to VISCA-over-IP (PTZ cameras).
Enter the settings below and save. The Collector picks up the new device within five minutes.

Setting	Required	What to enter	Example
Address	Yes	Camera IP or host. Port 52381 is the Sony default; append :port to override.	`192.168.50.20`
Poll rate (seconds)	No	How often to inquire power/zoom. Defaults to 30s.	`30`

Readings

These values appear under Device Information on the device page, and can be checked in Room Readiness routines.

Reading	Shown as
`power`	Power
`zoom_position`	Zoom Position
`zoom_percent`	Zoom Percent
`version`	Version
`response_ms`	Response Ms

Commands

Each command is a button on the device page, and can be used in Room Readiness routines.

Command	Button	Notes
`power_on`	Power On
`power_off`	Power Off
`zoom_stop`	Zoom Stop
`zoom_tele`	Zoom Tele
`zoom_wide`	Zoom Wide
`zoom_direct`	Zoom Direct	Asks for the zoom position (0 = wide, 16384 = full tele).
`focus_auto`	Focus Auto
`focus_manual`	Focus Manual
`focus_one_push`	Focus One Push
`preset_recall`	Preset Recall	Asks for the preset number (0–255).
`preset_set`	Preset Set	Asks for the preset number to save (0–255).
`pan_left`	Pan Left
`pan_right`	Pan Right
`tilt_up`	Tilt Up
`tilt_down`	Tilt Down
`pan_tilt_stop`	Pan Tilt Stop
`pan_tilt_home`	Pan Tilt Home