Universal Advanced Serial and IP PTZ Joystick Controller with 5'' Touch LCD Screen and POE/RS-232/422/485

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Overview

The BG-Commander-G2 is our 2nd generation Commander PTZ joystick controller delivering precise control for both IP and serial PTZ cameras. With high-quality backlit buttons, the BG-Commander-G2 offers a pleasing user experience—even in low-light conditions. The solid metal chassis provides a durable, stable platform and is designed to stand up to years of heavy use. This controller is a great choice for live events, houses of worship, and broadcast settings.

Capable of controlling over 250 cameras, the BG-Commander-G2 provides a clean and uncluttered platform with 7 camera hot keys for your favorite devices and the capability to select other cameras with a simple button press makes this unit ideally suited for small- to medium-scale productions.

Control for either IP or serial based PTZ cameras is provided by a LAN port or RS232, RS422, and RS485 connections. The BG-Commander-G2 supports IP VISCA, ONVIF, VISCA, PELCO-D, and PELCO-P control protocols.

Features

  • Physical and IP-based Control
    IP-CONTROL
    Easily control any compatible IP camera
  • Plug-and-Play Setup
    POE ENABLED
    Single cable installation
  • 8K Exclusive Features
    5-inch Touchscreen Display
    The large touchscreen display makes management and monitoring simple
  • fluent_top-speed-24-filled
    VARIABLE SPEED
    Adjust PTZ speed to get the perfect shot every time
  • Four Control Modes
    FOUR CONTROL MODES
    IP VISCA, ONVIF, RS422, and RS232
  • FrameCorners
    INTEGRATED LCD SCREEN
    Review settings at a glance
Intuitive Touchscreen Interface
Easily Accessible Web GUI

Seamless PTZ Control, Management, 

and Monitoring with 5-Inch Touchscreen Interface

  • Intuitive touch and joystick controls for effortless operation.
  • Bright, full-color display for clear visibility in any lighting conditions.
  • Designed for simple, streamlined setup and user-friendly navigation.

Discover and Manage Cameras with Ease

  • Automatically search for and add all cameras on the network.
  • Manually add cameras and customize existing camera settings.

Real-Time Control and Adjustment

  • Access the preview feature to operate cameras and view real-time video streams.
  • PTZ control and image parameter adjustments are reflected instantly during operation.

 

Effortless Camera Management

  • Effortlessly add and manage cameras.
    Access device settings and perform maintenance with ease.
  • User-friendly web interface designed for intuitive navigation.

Quick Import & Export

  • Easily export and import data for quick configuration transfers and efficient troubleshooting.

Automatic Camera Discovery

  • Automatically discover all available cameras on the network using ONVIF or NDI protocols.
  • Easily add and manage discovered cameras directly from the Web GUI.

 

Videos

Touchscreen PTZ Controller with PoE? Yes Please! - BG-Commander-G2 Demo
Touchscreen PTZ Controller with PoE? Yes Please! - BG-Commander-G2 Demo

PACKAGE CONTENTS

  1. 1 x BG-Commander-G2
  2. 1 x Power Supply
  3. 1 x User Manual

Interfaces

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  1. RS-232: Use RS-232 to 8-pin Mini-DIN cable to connect 1st camera and Mini-DIN visca cables for cascadable connections.
  2. RS-422/485: Use RS-422 port to control your cameras over long distances up to 328ft.
  3. Ethernet: Connect to a network switch via category cable to supply power (PoE) and TCP/IP control.
  4. Power: Connect supplied 12V power adapter.