Osiris

installer’s guide

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Contents

Introduction 2
Welcome 2
Key features 2
Osiris dimensions 3

Installation 4
The tower mount bracket 4
Installing the bracket and Osiris unit 5
Connections 7
Communication 7
Osiris menu 8
Camera options page 9
Telemetry page 10
Setup page 11

Operation 12
SSUtility 12

Further information 13
POST (power-on-self-test) codes 13
WEEE statement 14
Changes to control protocols 14

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Introduction
Welcome
The Osiris PT Platform is specifically engineered to handle larger and heavier camera
units, fully protected within a robust IP67 housing. Optical encoders for both the
pan and tilt axes provide highly accurate positioning and repeatability; allied with self
correction systems that will counteract any external interference.
A pan speed of up to 100 degrees per second (continuous rotation possible) and a
tilt speed of up to 50 degrees per second ensure that no time is wasted moving into
position.
Key features
• IP67 environmental protection
• 100+ degrees per second pan speed
• Self correction positioning system
• Preset repeatability to within 0.010
• Proportionate speed control
• Low backlash belt driven technology
• Backlash 0.02
• Flexible mounting options
• 30Kg payload
• User friendly OSD menu structure
• Optical encoders

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Osiris dimensions

Large housing (HT-07)

230.0
650.0

0.0

.5
13
115.5

R1
0.0

R1
05
.0
122.5
141.0
207.5

0.0

207.5

295.0 (min)

430.0 (max)

200.0
0.0
Small housing (HT-06) Tower mount bracket

115.5
430.0

8.5
R7
0.0

Ø160.0

122.5
141.0

130.0
162.5

0.0

162.5

217.5 (min)
267.5 (max)

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Installation
1:1 scale diagram of the upper and
The tower mount bracket lower tower mount bracket plates
The Osiris unit is most easily mounted when used with the
specially designed tower mount bracket. Ø160
Ø154

102 102 Ø50

(4") (4")
71.5

The tower mount bracket gives 130mm of height extension,

allows easy connection of the control cable and has sturdy
protective covers.
The tower mount bracket has various mounting holes
(based around standard 4” PCD dimensions):

Primary 4” PCD
mounting holes
Secondary 4” PCD
mounting holes

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19 22 49.5 22

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Installing the bracket and Osiris unit
1 Using a 3mm hex key, loosen the four screws that secure the outer covers of the
tower mount. Disengage the two covers to reveal the main body of the mount. A
safety wire retains the covers either side of the main body.
3 CAUTION: The Osiris unit is heavy (??Kg with a single camera attached), take pre-
cautions to avoid injury when lifting the assembly into place. Attach the safety wire
at the earliest opportunity.
Always support the Osiris assembly by the main motor body, NEVER by the camera.
Carefully lift the assembly onto the tower mount so that the
connector and safety wire lug fit through the large hole in
the mount.

2 Use four M8 bolts of appropriate specification to secure the tower mount bracket to
your fixing structure.

4 Pass the safety wire through the centre

hole and wrap it around one of the
tower mount legs (then latch it back on
itself) at the earliest opportunity.
5 Use the four supplied M8 hex bolts
and spring washers to secure the Osiris
assembly to the tower mount. Use a
6mm hex key to tighten the four bolts.

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6 Introduce the cable into the tower mount and attach the cable connector to the 7 Once the Osiris assembly is correctly secured, connected and checked, refit the
socket on the underside of the Osiris assembly. Ensure that the key notches of the tower mount covers and tighten the four securing screws using a 3mm hex key.
connector and socket are correctly aligned.

See Connector pinout for cabling details.

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Connections
The Osiris unit is served by a multicore cable containing power input, control and video
output signals. The cable is supplied with the necessary connector to attach to the
Osiris unit at one end and is bare-ended at the other.
Cable cores
Communication
The Osiris unit uses RS485 communication and supports industry standard HCCP,
PelcoD or SISS? control protocols via that link.
The unit can be easily integrated into an existing installation and be controlled via a
desk or from a computer using the Silent Sentinel Utility (SSUtility) program. For the
latter, an RS485 to USB converter is usually required.

Coaxial: Composite video output

Red: +27VDC
Black: Power ground
Grey: Chassis earth
Green/yellow: Chassis earth
Yellow: RS485 control RX+
Blue: RS485 control RX-

Connector pinout
The cores of the cable are arranged as follows at the connector on the underside of the
Osiris unit:

Blue: RS485 RX- Red: +27VDC

6 1

Yellow: RS485 RX+ 5 2 Black: Power ground

4 3

Coaxial shield: Video gnd Coaxial core: Video out

Green/yellow & Grey:

Chassis earth

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Osiris menu
The Osiris menu provides access to numerous configuration options for the Osiris pan/
tilt unit and the camera module.
To access the Osiris menu To control the menu items
1 Run the SSUtility program on the computer that is linked to the Osiris unit. Within the SSUtility window, use the OSD Menu control panel near the upper left cor-
2 Click the Menu button located in the lower portion of the main SSUtility window. ner to move the highlight bar and change options:
The main menu will be displayed:


 







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 • Click Set to enter a menu option that is currently highlighted.
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• Click Up or Down to move the highlight between options.
• Click Set to alter an option that has two settings, e.g. On / Off.
• Click Left or Right to alter an option that multiple settings, e.g. numeric values, etc.
• Click Esc to exit a menu page and also to exit the menu when at the top level.
See also:
• Camera options page
• Telemetry page
• Setup page

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Camera options page
This page provides access to basic camera related options. The contents of this page
may vary according to the installed camera. Some cameras may not supply menu op-
tions, in which case the page will be blank.
A typical camera options page is shown here:


 


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Flip Horizontal
Allows you to flip the video image left-to-right.
Flip Horizontal
Allows you to invert the video.
Sharpen
When set to On this option adds further clarity to the video image according to the
Sharpen level setting.
Sharpen level
Determines the level of sharpness to be applied to the video image when the Sharpen
option is set to On.

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Telemetry page
This page allows you to adjust the text that is overlaid onto the video image from the
camera:


 



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Camera text X and Y Datetime display

These options determine the position of the static camera text on the screen image
relative to the top left corner. X values can be 0 to 15. Y values can be 0 to 24. A value
of 0 on either entry will disable the text.
Cardinal text X and Y
Osiris can provide camera positioning information to the operator. Cardinal text display
one of eight cardinal positions (e.g. N, NE, E, etc.) depending on the direction that the
camera is facing (these are calculated relative to the origin point of the Osiris unit, not
by use of an actual compass).
These options determine the position of the cardinal text on the screen image relative
to the top left corner. X values can be 0 to 15. Y values can be 0 to 24. A value of 0 on
either entry will disable the text.
Compass display
Osiris can overlay pan and tilt values (in degrees) on the video display to help the op-
erator. Collectively these are known as the Compass. This option allows you to choose
whether to display PAN values, TILT values or BOTH (in the form ppp/tt).
Compass text X and Y
These options determine the position of the compass text on the screen image relative
to the top left corner. X values can be 0 to 15. Y values can be 0 to 24. A value of 0 on
either entry will disable the text.
Osiris can overlay the ‘time’ or the ‘date and time’ on the video image. Choose TIME to
show only the time or choose DATE to show both the date and time. The actual time
and date settings are made within the ??? menu.
Datetime text X and Y
These options determine the position of the time/date text on the screen image relative
to the top left corner. X values can be 0 to 15. Y values can be 0 to 24. A value of 0 on
either entry will disable the text.
Prepos text X and Y
Osiris can overlay preset position labels on the video image whenever the user chooses
a position preset. These options determine the position of the prepos text on the
screen image relative to the top left corner. X values can be 0 to 15. Y values can be 0
to 24. A value of 0 on either entry will disable the text.
Environmental X and Y
Osiris can overlay basic environmental feedback information, such as the temperature
within the unit, onto the video image. These options determine the position of the
prepos text on the screen image relative to the top left corner. X values can be 0 to 15.
Y values can be 0 to 24. A value of 0 on either entry will disable the text.

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Setup page
This page allows you to alter various details and configurations related to the PT unit, Camera and lens
the camera and communications. It is possible to disrupt operation of the unit if certain Determines the control communication details.
options are set incorrectly within this page:

 



 
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Camera number
Allows you to alter the identity number assigned to the camera that is used to distin-
Diagnostics
guish it from others on the same RS485 control connection. Each camera on a single
Displays various feedback information from the Osiris unit.
control connection must be given a unique number.

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Power-save
Conserves power when set to On. How???
Mechanical
Positioning speed Displays various positioning details and settings held within the Osiris unit.
Allows you to determine the speed of response to positioning commands.

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Debug messages 


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Operation
The Osiris unit can be controlled by a standard CCTV desk or by the optional Silent
Sentinel Utility (SSUtility) which runs on any suitable Windows-based computer.

SSUtility
In operation, the SSUtility presents a compact window with all necessary controls
within easy reach for the operator. The window has three main areas:

OSD Menu panel Video window

Provides controls for use Displays the output from the
with the on screen menu camera and also the OSD menu

As it’s mainly an installer’s guide I’m not sure how

much detail you need on this. Maybe we should
discuss it once you’ve looked through the rest.

Camera control panel

Provides controls for all aspects of
camera and pan/tilt operation

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Further information
POST (power-on-self-test) codes
These tests are conducted in sequence during power on providing that the ‘POST’ op-
tion within the OSD menu is enabled. The error code displayed is a composite number.
Each failed test adds its code to the right.
For instance: A result of 0000078A ...would indicate that tests 7, 8 and A failed.

Error code Failure Possible cause

1 Pan motor test Possible cause of failure is pan & tilt encoder leads reversed
2 Pan hall-effect sensor Tests for always on sensor. Possible failure is pan and tilt sensor leads reversed.
3 Tilt motor test
4 Tilt hall effect sensor
5 Pan homing
6 Tilt homing
7 Zoom feedback Possible cause of failure is zoom and focus feedback leads reversed.
8 Focus feedback
9 External UART test (485) Possible failure is
if the crystal is missing or damaged
A Temperature sensor test
B Camera (Samsung at present) Poor connection of RS485 A or B line to camera. It is possible to get one way
communications test communication with only one connection so this tests both send and receive
F Non-critical error Indicates that a non-
critical error occurred during initialisation

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WEEE statement
This equipment contains electrical or electronic components that must be
recycled properly to comply with Directive 2002/96/EC of the European
Union regarding the disposal of waster electrical and electronic equip-
ment (WEEE). Contact your local supplier for procedures for recycling this
equipment.

Changes to control protocols

Keyboard manufacturers may update software or protocols in their keyboards with-
out prior warning. This may change the way in which the camera behaves in relation
to keyboard operation. We can accept no responsibility for such changes in keyboard
manufacturer software and/or protocols.

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Release 0a1 - March 2011