Product OverviewThe AK1 PTZ camera controller by AIMEDIK is a professional control unit for operating PTZ cameras over IP and serial interfaces. It supports multi-protocol control (ONVIF, VISCA, VISCA-Over-IP, Pelco P&D) and enables centralized management of up to 255 IP cameras on a single network. The compact metal housing integrates a 2.2-inch LCD, joystick and tactile controls for precise live-camera operation.
Main Features- Cross-protocol control via IP / RS-422 / RS-485 / RS-232
- Supported control protocols: VISCA, VISCA-Over-IP, ONVIF, PELCO-P & PELCO-D
- Control up to 255 IP cameras on one network
- 3 quick-call camera keys or 3 user-assignable shortcut keys
- Direct adjustment of exposure, shutter, iris, gain, white balance, focus, pan/tilt speed and zoom speed
- Professional rocker/seesaw switch for tactile zoom control and joystick for PTZ
- Automatic discovery of IP cameras on the network and simple IP assignment
- Multi-colour key illumination to indicate function and status
- Tally GPIO output to signal the currently controlled camera
- Durable metal housing with 2.2-inch LCD, joystick and 5 rotation buttons
- Supports PoE and 12V DC power inputs
Connection DiagramMultiple control interfaces are provided: RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 and IP (RJ45). The controller can be connected to and manage multiple cameras, with up to 255 devices addressable on the network.
Application FieldsThe AK1 is suitable for live event production, education, corporate AV, interviews, concerts, healthcare teleconsultation and other scenarios requiring reliable remote PTZ camera control.
Specifications (table summary)CONNECTIONS | Interfaces: IP (RJ45), RS-232, RS-485/RS-422
Control Protocol | IP Protocol: ONVIF, VISCA Over IP; Serial Protocol: PELCO-D, PELCO-P, VISCA
USER INTERFACES | Serial Baud Rate: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps; Display: 2.2 inch LCD; Joystick: Pan/Tilt/Zoom; Camera shortcut: 3 channels; Keyboard: User-assignable keys ×3, Lock ×1, Menu ×1, BLC ×1, Rotation button ×5, Rocker ×1, Seesaw ×1; Camera Address: Up to 255; Preset: Up to 255
POWER | Power: PoE / DC 12V; Power Consumption: PoE: 5W, DC: 5W
ENVIRONMENT | Operating Temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C; Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ 80°C
DIMENSION | Dimensions (L×W×D): 270mm × 145mm × 29.5mm / 270mm × 145mm × 106.6mm (with joystick); Weight: 1181 g
Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques- Model: AK1
- Brand: AIMEDIK
- Interfaces: IP (RJ45), RS-232, RS-485 / RS-422
- Control Protocols: ONVIF, VISCA Over IP, PELCO-D, PELCO-P, VISCA
- Max Cameras on Network: Up to 255 IP cameras
- Serial Baud Rates: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps
- Display: 2.2 inch LCD
- Joystick: Pan/Tilt/Zoom
- Camera Shortcuts: 3 channels (3 quick call keys / user-assignable)
- Keyboard / Buttons: User-assignable keys ×3, Lock ×1, Menu ×1, BLC ×1, Rotation button ×5, Rocker ×1, Seesaw ×1
- Camera Address Range: Up to 255
- Preset Positions: Up to 255
- Power: PoE or DC 12V
- Power Consumption: 5W (PoE), 5W (DC)
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 80°C
- Dimensions: 270mm × 145mm × 29.5mm; 270mm × 145mm × 106.6mm (with joystick)
- Weight: 1181 g