Touchscreen Remote Camera Controller
The AW-RP150 will be the newest remote camera controller to compliment Panasonic's comprehensive professional PTZ camera lineup. It has the same great functionality of the AW-RP120 and AW-RP50, and joins the lineup with significant improvements over those models, including a new one-hand operation joystick (controlling PTZ or Focus) and a large touch-panel LCD screen for monitoring and menu setting.
- Large touchscreen for easy usability
- New joystick for one-handed operation
- Simplified PTZ camera presets and tracing memory
- Intuitive design elements based on direct feedback from everyday robotic camera operators
- 3G-SDI Active Through Output, 5 x RS-422, LAN PoE+, 2 x GPIOs
- AW-RP150 Unboxing Video | by LiveX (VIDEO)AW-RP150 Unboxing Video | by LiveX (VIDEO)
- AW-RP150 Review by Streaming Media (VIDEO)
- AW-RP150 Overview Video - Long (VIDEO)
- AW-RP150 Overview Video - Short (VIDEO)
- AW-RP150 Interface Specifications [IP/RS232C] (PDF)
- AW-RP150 Parts List (PDF)
- AW-RP150 Operation Manual
Featured Specs
| SKU | AW-RP150GJ |
|---|---|
| General | - |
| Power Requirements | 12 V DC (10.8 V to 13.2 V) |
| Current consumption | 1.0 A (Connector Input) 0.6 A (PoE+ power supply) |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) |
| Ambient Operating Humidity | 20% to 90% (no condensation) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) |
| Weight | Approx. 3.2 kg (7.05 lb) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) (mm) | 342 mm x 178 mm x 245 mm(excluding protrusions) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) (inch) | 13-15/32 inches x 7 inches x 9-21/32 inches(excluding protrusions) |
| Controller Supported Equipment | IP/RS422 AW-UE150W/K, AW-HR140*1, AW-HE130W/K*1, AW-HN130W/K*1, AW-UE70W/K*1, AW-UN70W/K*1, AW-HE40 Series*1, AW-HN40HW/HK*1, AW-HE38HW/HK*1, AW-HN38HW/HK*1 |
| Input/Output Connector | - |
| INPUT | DC 12 V IN XLR 4-pin 3G-SDI IN SMPTE292 / 75 Ω (BNC x 1) Supported formats: 1080/59.94p*2, 1080/50p*2, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/23.98p, 1080/25p, 1080/23.98PsF, 1080/25PsF |
| OUTPUT | ACTIVE THRU OUT SMPTE292 / 75 Ω (BNC x 1) |
| INPUT/OUTPUT | IP CONT: ======== 100BASE-TX ---------- PoE+ input ---------- Connection cable: LAN cable, max. 100 m (328 ft) ・When connecting the unit via a switching hub: Straight cable or a cross cable (category 5 cable), STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable recommended ・When connecting the unit directly: Crossover cable (category 5 cable), STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable recommended ================ SERIAL CONT (RJ-45): ======== RS-422 (control signals for remote cameras), TALLY OUT ---------- Connecting cable: Straight cable (category 5e or better shielded cable), max. 1000 m (3280 ft) ---------- TALLY OUT: Open collector output (negative logic) Maximum voltage resistance DC 24 V, Maximum current 50 mA ================ TALLY/GPIO 1 ======== D-sub 25-pin, female, inch thread ---------- TALLY IN : 10 inputs (for receiving photocoupler signals) ---------- GPI : 6 inputs (for receiving photocoupler signals) GPIO : 5 inputs (for receiving photocoupler signals) or 5 outputs (open collector outputs, negative logic) ・Input/output switched with menu settings ================ GPIO 2 ======== D-sub 25-pin, female, inch thread ---------- GPI : 10 inputs (for receiving photocoupler signals) GPIO : 10 inputs (for receiving photocoupler signals) or 10 outputs (open collector outputs, negative logic) ・Input/output switched with menu settings Reserve connectors: 2 connectors (For future expansion feature) |
| LCD Display | 7-inch Touch Panel GUI Monitor (WVGA (800×480) ) |
| SD Memory Card slot | SDHC / SDXC Memory Card Slot x 1 |
| Connection Specifications | - |
| No. of Connectable Cameras | 200 (IP), 5 (RS422) |
| No. of Camera Selection Buttons | 10 |
| No. of Camera Groups | 20 (10 units per 1 group) |
| Memory | - |
| Preset Memory | No. of memory : presets 100 |
| Tracing Memory | No. of cameras : Cam1 to Cam10 Recording time, no. of memory settings : Maximum 5 min. total per camera, maximum of 10 settings per camera |
| Other Functions | - |
| No. of User Assignable Buttons | 6 + up to 10 on the LCD menu |
| Pan / Tilt Speed Adjustment | 7 levels |
| Tally LED display color | green / red |
| Note | *1: Connection with the AW-RP150GJ is planned for future support. Contact your sales representative for further information on when support will be available for this feature. Use may require a software version update. *2: Level-A support only. |
| PoE+ | IEEE802.3at standard: DC 42 V to 57 V (Camera Input) |
Camera Monitoring via SDI
An SDI source can be viewed on the integrated screen. Easily switch between camera video output and settings / menu operation for quick on-the-fly adjustments.
Touchscreen Interface
The touch panel GUI monitor supports camera image display during shooting as well as a variety of operations. The panel is equipped only with buttons that are frequently used, with menu and camera switching operations, indicators and other functions consolidated in the touch panel GUI.
Touch Focus / Focus Assist
An advanced touchscreen interface allows for touch focus adjustments and provides precision focus assist with peaking. The focus is quickly aligned to the area touched by tapping the screen. In addition, the Focus in Red display assists with aligning focus by framing the part that is in-focus in red.
Single Handed Operation
Control PRO PTZ cameras using one hand. The joystick has a built-in zoom rocker (for controlling PTZ zoom or focus), which allows for ultra-precise camera movements. Remote camera pan, tilt, and zoom control have been integrated into a single joystick on the AW-RP150, allowing for some of the smoothest moves possible. Simultaneously zoom in/out as you frame up a live shot.
4K Crop Frame Control
The 3 frames of the 4K video cropping function can be set and controlled using the joystick and viewed on the integrated monitor. The cropping function loaded on the AW-UE150 can be controlled from the AW-RP150. Images output from the AW-UE150 to the monitor can be cropped in three different locations displayed with colored frames (yellow/ green/magenta), and fine-tuned with the joystick as you watch. Required images can be cropped precisely and simply.
Preset Memory for Simple Camera Control
Registration of the camera angle and other remote camera settings allows them to be easily recalled from the touch panel GUI monitor. The movement speed for playback of the preset memory can be set by the specified speed or time.
Supported Presets
- Pan & Tilt Position
- Focus Position
- White Balance Settings
- Crop Position Coordinates
- Zoom Position
- Lens Aperture (manual iris only)
- Gain
PoE+ Support
The camera controller can be powered with a single ethernet cable. This simplifies permanent installs and reduces set-up time for mobile video productions.
Simplified Multi-Camera Deployment
Scene files, system settings files and other camera settings can be saved on the AW-RP150GJ SD card. These settings can then be copied to multiple cameras via the SD card. This massively reduces on-location setup time when shooting at events with large numbers of cameras.
IP connection via a switching hub can be used to control up to 200 remote cameras. Up to 5 remote cameras can be controlled in a serial connection.
SD Card Slot
Save camera settings, camera scene files, and system settings on an SD card. These settings can then be copied to multiple cameras, reducing on-location setup time when using a large number of cameras.