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BZBGEAR Universal Compact Serial and IP PTZ Camera Joystick Controller

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BZBGEAR Universal Compact Serial and IP PTZ Camera Joystick Controller
Key Features
  • 2-Axis Joystick Controller
  • 7-Level PTZ Speed
  • 4-Color LED Multi-Screen Display
  • Simplified Pan/Tilt Function
Remotely control up to five PTZ cameras from a single location in any corporate conference room, house of worship, or studio production with this Universal Compact Serial and IP PTZ Camera Joystick Controller from BZBGear. The versatile and compact two-axis joystick controller provides control seamlessly integrates into existing PTZ ecosystems, offering simultaneous communication and wide system compatibility with most PTZ cameras while employing standard protocols like VISCA, UDP, and PELCO P/D and easily interfacing with RS-232, RS-422/RS-485, and IP(UDP).
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BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-JR Overview

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Remotely control up to five PTZ cameras from a single location in any corporate conference room, house of worship, or studio production with this Universal Compact Serial and IP PTZ Camera Joystick Controller from BZBGear. The versatile and compact two-axis joystick controller provides control seamlessly integrates into existing PTZ ecosystems, offering simultaneous communication and wide system compatibility with most PTZ cameras while employing standard protocols like VISCA, UDP, and PELCO P/D and easily interfacing with RS-232, RS-422/RS-485, and IP(UDP).

The unit features a four-color LED multi-screen display that allows you to quickly review settings, and seven-level PTZ speed control, which provides operators with complete control over their cameras with simplified pan/tilt functions and dedicated zoom keys. The controller also offers presets for white balance and knob control over gain and iris. The unit can be powered with a 12 VDC power supply or using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) on a supported LAN.

UPC: 850033687538

BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-JR Specs

Key Specs
Number of Supported Cameras
5 Channels
Controls
1x Pan/Tilt Joystick
1x Zoom Rocker
1x Focus Knob
1x Camera Movement Speed Knob
2x Auto-Focus, Manual-Focus Button
3x Iris Adjustment, Shutter Speed, Gain Knob
4x Menu Button
5x Camera Selection Button
5x Preset Selection Button
Control I/O
1x Phoenix (RS-422/RS-485)
1x D-Sub 9-Pin (RS-232)
1x RJ45 (LAN)
PoE Support
Yes: PoE 802.3af
Number of Supported Cameras
5 Channels
Interface
Controls
1x Pan/Tilt Joystick
1x Zoom Rocker
1x Focus Knob
1x Camera Movement Speed Knob
2x Auto-Focus, Manual-Focus Button
3x Iris Adjustment, Shutter Speed, Gain Knob
4x Menu Button
5x Camera Selection Button
5x Preset Selection Button
Control I/O
1x Phoenix (RS-422/RS-485)
1x D-Sub 9-Pin (RS-232)
1x RJ45 (LAN)
Embedded Audio
No
Other I/O
1x Micro-USB (Firmware Update)
Power I/O
1x Barrel Input
Compatibility
Universal
Protocols
Supported Protocols
Pelco-D/Pelco-P/VISCA
Presets
25
Baud Rate
2400 / 4800 / 96,000 / 19,200 / 38,400 b/s
Integrated Display
Panel Type
Single-Color LED
Touchscreen
No
Number of Displays
4
Power
PoE Support
Yes: PoE 802.3af
Power Consumption
≤3.6 W
Input Power
12 VDC at 0.3 A
General
Operating Conditions
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Conditions
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
Security Lock Support
Kensington Lock Slot
Dimensions
9.6 x 6.5 x 1.9" / 244 x 164 x 48 mm
Weight
2.4 lb / 1.1 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.835 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11 x 8.1 x 6.2"

BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-JR Reviews

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Will this controller work with the Birddog X1?

Will this controller work with the Birddog X1?
Asked by: Andrew
The BZBGEAR Universal Compact Serial and IP PTZ Camera Joystick Controller can control the BirdDog X1 PTZ Camera via Serial RS-232 or RS-485.
Answered by: Tim Z
Date published: 2024-07-01

Hi, this works for the OBSBOT Tail AIR?

Hi, this works for the OBSBOT Tail AIR?
Asked by: Juan Pablo
According to OBSBOT the OBSBOT Tail Air AI-Powered PTZ Streaming Camera, BH #OBOWBTAAIPTZ, does work with VISCA controls over LAN. The BZBGEAR Universal Compact Serial and IP PTZ Camera Joystick Controller does offer VISCA over LAN, meaning they should be compatible.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2024-06-14

Does this work with PTZOptics Move SE cameras? ...

Does this work with PTZOptics Move SE cameras? And if so, which connections?
Asked by: Jonathan
Yes, the BZBGEAR Universal Compact Serial and IP PTZ Camera Joystick Controller is compatible with the PTZOptics Move SE SDI/HDMI/USB/IP PTZ Cameras. This can be done with all 3 control protocols: Pelco_D, Pelco-P, and VISCA.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2025-08-04
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