Bolin KBD-1020N NDI PTZ Camera Controller/Keyboard

Bolin KBD-1020N NDI PTZ Camera Controller/Keyboard

Bolin's KBD-1020N NDI-enabled controller is ergonomically designed to make critical PTZ camera functions easy to find and use. Details like dedicated knobs for PTZ variable speed control and for fine control over iris/shutter, red and blue adjustment, and focus, with auto/manual toggle. It has illuminated push buttons for camera selection and a three-axis joystick for smooth, precise camera movements.

The KBD-1020N is a universal PTZ controller capable of camera discovery and transmitting serial and IP network control commands including serial Pelco P/D and VISCA as well as IP control protocols like VISCA over IP, ONVIF and NDI simultaneously within the same network.

The power, flexibility, and intuitive, precise camera controls of the KBD-1020N make it an ideal partner for multiple PTZ camera setups in live NDI production environments such as broadcast studios, education and video conferencing spaces, concerts, and Houses of Worship.

Image Parameter Control
Via Visca protocol, either serial Visca or Visca Over IP, the KBD-1020N has image color and exposure related settings - including black levels, white balance, auto/manual exposure level, iris, gain and shutter speed - can be adjusted directly without using the camera menus.

Quick, Simple, Direct IP PTZ Camera Assignment and Use
IP control, without using PC, automatically search available IP cameras in the network. Assign IP addresses and IP camera registration easily.

Store and Recall Camera Presets
Camera presets with position, zoom and image parameter settings can be stored and recalled instantly via the numeric keypad.

Switch Video Router
Camera and Monitor Switching via Video Router. KBD-1020N is compatible with Black Magic SDI video router, to switch cameras and monitors via the router with PTZ camera control switching simultaneously. More supported compatible video routers will be added.

Allows different Brands Camera Visca Over IP Control in One System
Visca Over IP port used with the camera is different from different camera makers, KBD-1020N allows you to use any brand of Visca Over IP cameras in a same system together with no conflicts.

Selectable ASSIGN Items
ASSIGN item is selectable, additional functions can be assigned to ASSIGN keys to have One-Key quick action of the camera’s Flicker, Status Display, AE level, SRZ, Tele Convert mode, Trace Memory, ND filter, Picture Profile settings, Rain wiper On/Off, Camera Power etc. Functionalities can be assigned. Available function depends on camera specification.

Keyboard and Camera Configuration Data Transferable via Software
Use IP software tool to modify and organize controller’s configuration, export/import existing PTZ camera registration data via IP network makes KBD-1020N controller configuration a breeze when you have multiple controllers to work in one system.

Web Interface and Software Configuration
KBD-1020N supports configuration import and export for multiple controller program duplication. Also use software configuration tool for keyboard programming upload.

Input/Output Connectors

• Control Input/Output:
  • RS232: x1 RJ45
  • RS422: x2 RJ45
  • LAN: 1 RJ-45, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX automatically detected.
• Tally In/Contact Out*:
  • 1 9pin
  • USB2.0*: 1 Type A (For Firmware Upgrade Only)
• Control Signal Format: - Baud Rate: 2400/4800/9600/19200/38400 (For RS232, RS422) VISCA over IP communication
• Power Connector:
  • JEITA type 4 (12VDC)
  • 1 RJ45 for POE (IEEE 802.3af)
  • 3 RJ45 for Power Over Control
• Firmware Upgrade: x1 USB2.0 Type A, for FW Upgrade Only

User Interface

• Display: LED
• Speed Control: Yes, 2 Knobs (Pan/Tilt, Zoom)
• Zoom Seesaw Lever: Yes
• Zoom Ring of Joystick: Yes
• ASSIGN Button: Yes, 6
• 3-Way Simultaneously Control: Yes, Pan+Tilt+Zoom

Camera Control

• Maximum Camera Control: Allow to control up to total 255 cameras with combining multiple protocols use in a single system
• Maximum IP Connections:
  • Onvif Only: 255
  •  CGI: TBD
  •  Onvif/VISCA Over IP Only: 255
• Maximum Serial Connections:
•  RS232: 7(VISCA)
•  RS422: 2x7 (VISCA)
•  RS485: 255 (Pelco P/D)
• Control Protocol:
  • Pelco P/D over RS485
  •  Visca over RS232/RS422
  •  Onvif
• Max Controller Qty/System: Unlimited
• Key/Button Illumination: Yes, multi-color LED indicators
• Third-Party Device Support:
  •  Blackmagic SDI router/switch
  •  Control Type: RS422
  •  Control Method: Camera switching with PTZ control
• Configuration File: Web software configuration, File of PTZ camera configuration and keyboard setting Export/Import via IP

Buttons/Knobs

• Exposure Model Selection:
  •  Button + Knob
  •  Full Auto
  •  Iris Priority
  •  Shutter Priority
  •  Manual Iris Gain
  •  Manual Shutter Gain
  •  Black Level
• OPW Auto Adjustment: Yes, Button
• Roll/Zoom: Switch the Seesaw functionality between Rolling control and Zoom control
• Display the Status of WB, Iris, Gain, Shutter, Focus: Yes
• WB Model Selection: Yes, Button
• R,B Gain Adjustment: Yes, Knob
• Iris Value Adjustment: Yes, Knob
• Shutter Speed Adjustment: Yes, Knob
• Focus Model Selection: Yes, Button
• One-Push Auto Focus: Yes, Button
• Manual Focus: Yes, Knob