IP camera control with real-time monitoring

With the aim of providing a more intuitive user experience, the VS-KB21 IP Camera Controller from Lumens Digital Optics features a 3-inch LCD preview monitor. The unit can control up to 255 IP-connected cameras at any one time, while seven hot keys allow instant control over seven PTZ or box cameras. Dedicated buttons allow instant access to camera settings including focus, white balance, exposure, gain and speed, while the weighted joystick and zoom rocker deliver additional control.

The VS-KB21 supports standard control protocols including VISCA, VISCA-over-IP and ONVIF, with connection over Ethernet, RS-232 or RS-422. Power is supplied via DC or over a network (PoE) to give installers the flexibility to connect and power the unit with a single Cat5 cable. The company is hoping that the VS-KB21 transforms the camera experience by giving the user real-time monitoring for each camera and enabling the operator to position and move each head with more accuracy.