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This guide covers setting up the Move 4K with external control systems using RS232 or RS485. Use this if you're integrating with a control system, PTZ joystick, or automation platform.

📋What you need
  • RS232 cable (8-pin Mini DIN) or RS485 cable (twisted-pair with Phoenix connector)
  • 12V DC power supply (included) or PoE+ switch/injector
  • A controller, joystick, or automation system that supports VISCA, Pelco-D, or Pelco-P

Choose Your Control Method​

🔌 RS232 Most Common​

Best for: Direct control of a single camera or daisy-chained cameras in the same room.

  • Max distance: 98.5 ft (30 m)
  • Protocols: VISCA, Pelco-D, Pelco-P
  • Multi-camera: ✅ Daisy-chain

See RS232 setup ↓

🔗 RS485​

Best for: Long-distance control or multi-camera bus in large venues.

  • Max distance: 3,937 ft (1,200 m)
  • Protocols: VISCA, Pelco-D, Pelco-P
  • Multi-camera: ✅ Multi-drop

See RS485 setup ↓

🔌 RS232 Setup​

Step 1: Connect the RS232 Cable​

  1. Connect an RS232 cable (8-pin Mini DIN) from your controller's RS232 output to the camera's RS232 Input port.
  2. For daisy-chaining multiple cameras: connect the camera's RS232 Output to the next camera's RS232 Input.
⚠️Pinout compatibility

RS232 pinouts vary between manufacturers. If pinouts differ, you may need a null modem adapter or custom cable.

Step 2: Power the Camera​

Choose one of the following power methods:

Option A: 12V DC Power Supply​

  1. Connect the included 12V DC power supply to the camera's DC input.
  2. Plug the power supply into a standard wall outlet.

Option B: Power over Ethernet (PoE+)​

  1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a PoE+ (802.3at) switch or PoE+ injector to the camera's LAN port.
  2. The camera will power on automatically.
⚠️RS232 does not provide power

You must power the camera separately using either the 12V DC supply or PoE+.

Step 3: Configure Your Controller​

  1. Set your controller to match the camera's protocol: VISCA (default), Pelco-D, or Pelco-P.
  2. Set the baud rate to match the camera (default: 9600).
  3. Assign each camera a unique address (default: 1).
💡Changing protocol via OSD

To change the camera's protocol, press [Menu] on the IR remote, navigate to Communication Setup, and select your protocol.

Step 4: Test Control​

Use your controller to pan, tilt, and zoom the camera. If the camera doesn't respond:

  • Verify the RS232 cable is connected to the correct port (Input, not Output).
  • Verify the protocol and baud rate match between controller and camera.
  • Verify each camera in a daisy chain has a unique address.

🔗 RS485 Setup​

Step 1: Connect the RS485 Cable​

  1. Connect a twisted-pair cable from your RS485 controller to the camera's RS485 Input/Output Phoenix port.
  2. For multi-drop: daisy-chain from the first camera to the next.
💡Easier wiring

Use Cat5e/Cat6 cable with RJ45-to-Phoenix adapters for easier wiring.

⚠️Cable type matters

Use twisted-pair cable (Cat5e, Cat6, or dedicated RS485 cable). Standard speaker wire will cause errors over long runs.

Step 2: Power the Camera​

Choose one of the following power methods:

Option A: 12V DC Power Supply​

  1. Connect the included 12V DC power supply to the camera's DC input.
  2. Plug the power supply into a standard wall outlet.

Option B: Power over Ethernet (PoE+)​

  1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a PoE+ (802.3at) switch or PoE+ injector to the camera's LAN port.
  2. The camera will power on automatically.
⚠️RS485 does not provide power

You must power the camera separately using either the 12V DC supply or PoE+.

Step 3: Configure Your Controller​

  1. Set your controller to match the camera's protocol: VISCA (default), Pelco-D, or Pelco-P.
  2. Set the baud rate to match the camera (default: 9600).
  3. Assign each camera a unique address.

Step 4: Test Control​

Use your controller to pan, tilt, and zoom each camera. If a camera doesn't respond:

  • Verify the twisted-pair cable is connected with correct polarity (+ and -).
  • Verify the protocol and baud rate match.
  • Verify each camera has a unique address.

Control Protocol Reference​

ProtocolDefaultAddress RangeNotes
VISCA✅ Default1–7Industry standard for PTZ cameras
Pelco-D—0–254Common in security systems
Pelco-P—0–31Older Pelco variant

Joystick Compatibility​

The Move 4K is compatible with the following PTZOptics joysticks:

JoystickConnectionProtocols
PT-SUPERJOY-G1Network (VISCA over IP) or RS232VISCA, ONVIF, NDI, Panasonic
PT-JOY-G4Network (VISCA over IP) or RS232VISCA, ONVIF, Sony VISCA

Next Steps​

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