Lumens VS-KB21N IP Camera Controller with NDI

The Lumens VS-KB21N is a full-featured IP Camera Controller designed for use with box and IP/NDI PTZ cameras. The built-in display allows the user to preview the IP or NDI stream from each connected camera. This makes it easier and faster to frame each shot and establish presets.

Lumens' VS-KB21N IP PTZ Camera Controller supports up to 255 IP PTZ cameras. This controller supports numerous camera protocols on an IP network, including NDI, VISCA-over-IP, and VISCA over RS-232/422 serial protocols. It can be powered by a power adapter or PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) on a compatible network.

Applications
Broadcast Television, House of Worship, Education, ProAV, Live Sports, Live Music, any PTZ installation, and all NDI network configurations.

NDI Workflows
The VS-KB21N identifies NDI cameras on an IP network and enables monitoring and complete device control. The controller also supports the VISCA protocol, which makes it a versatile control device.

3" LCD Preview Screen

• The low latency preview screen monitors up to 255 IP streams concurrently.
• For perfect framing, the operator can convert to a single-stream arrangement, allowing full-screen video preview.
• The tally indicator features: Normal Tally, On-Air Tally, and Contact modes.

Quick Camera Selection and Control
With seven hot keys, the operator may quickly select the PTZ or box camera they want to manage. This makes it easier than ever to run a multi-camera shoot. The multicolor key/button lighting indicator directs operation to specific operations. The high-quality 4-axis joystick enables for simple, one-handed pan, tilt, and zoom adjustments. Tactile feel with a professional rocker/seesaw switch for zoom control.

Single-Cable Installation

Use the provided power adapter or PoE on a compatible network to carry video, power, and control signals over a single wire.

• Control cameras simultaneously via IP/NDI and RS-232/RS-422, with support for VISCA and VISCA-over-IP protocols.

• Automatically search for accessible IP/NDI cameras in a network and assign IP addresses effortlessly.

Quick Setup

• Easily adjust exposure, shutter speed, iris, compensation, white balance, focus, pan/tilt speed, and zoom speed with the LCD screen.

• Control firmware upgrade is accessible via USB or via the product webpage.