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BS2 control of Kalatel Cyberdome PTZ (with Digiplex protocol)

ChrisOChrisO Posts: 10
edited 2008-03-21 02:55 in BASIC Stamp
Hi-

I am trying to control a Kalatel (now GE Security) Cyberdome PTZ dome with a BS2. I have a KTD-304 control box with a joystick, which works to control the camera motion, but the Zoom In/Out isn't smooth enough for my application.
These domes run on the 'Digiplex' protocol.

I have successfully used the BS2 to control VISCA (Sony) PTZ domes, but I haven't been able to find the command set for the Digiplex protocol.

Does anyone know what this command set is, or has anyone figured out how to control a Digiplex device with a BS2?

Thanks!

Chris

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  • Bruce BatesBruce Bates Posts: 3,045
    edited 2007-07-08 22:35
    Chris -

    I'm not familiar with any of the equipment you mentioned, but if this is the same "Digiplex" protocal you're seeking, you may find this helpful - from QSL Magazine:
    http://www.qsl.net/lu7did/bin/digiplex/digiplex.htm

    Regards,

    Bruce Bates

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  • ChrisOChrisO Posts: 10
    edited 2007-07-09 00:45
    Hi Bruce-

    Thanks for your reply.

    I don't think the article you mention is referring to the same 'digiplex' protocol.

    The 'Digiplex' protocol I am trying to find is (apparently) a pretty proprietary serial operating protocol for PTZ and other CCTV equipment (multiplexers, etc) that were manufactured by Kalatel Engineering (which was bought out by GE Security a number of years ago). It's different from Pelco, or VISCA, or any of the more mainstream protocols, although functionally it works about the same.

    I tried calling the manufacturer directly, but they are pretty tight with the info, and wanted me to buy an expensive service contract (which is not what I need....)

    I just need a simple list of protocols...

    Somebody out there must know something [noparse]:)[/noparse] Any clever ideas? Um.....I have the controller that puts out 'Digiplex' output. Is there some way I could rig a Stamp to 'mine' the protocols---receive the output commands, and display them in an intelligible way?.....

    No one has hacked around with these Cyberdome PTZ cameras? Wild speculations welcome [noparse]:)[/noparse]
  • courtlandcsmithcourtlandcsmith Posts: 1
    edited 2008-03-15 12:29
    ··· I have a kalatel ptz and a ktd-304 keypad with some assorted parts but i am missing the wiring and parts to make the camera work. do you have any kalatel info?
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  • BGardinerBGardiner Posts: 6
    edited 2008-03-21 02:55
    ChrisO-

    Can you send me a the code for the VISCA control you made? I am having trouble getting the stamp to communicate with the PTZ camera..

    Thanks,

    Brian
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