JAD-CKB2 | Professional Camera Control Keyboard
Key Technical Features
- Ergonomic 4D Joystick: Features a high-precision four-axis joystick that enables simultaneous control of panning, tilting, zooming, and focus adjustments with a single hand. The pressure-sensitive stick allows for variable speed control—the further you move it, the faster the camera reacts.
- Multi-Protocol Compatibility: Fully supports industry-standard protocols, including VISCA, PELCO-D, and PELCO-P. This allows for the control of up to 255 devices with different addresses, making it compatible with almost any professional PTZ camera on the market.
- High-Visibility OLED Display: Integrated high-brightness OLED screen provides real-time feedback on current camera ID, protocol, baud rate, and joystick status, ensuring clear visibility even in low-light control rooms.
- Auto-Backlight Keys: Every button on the keyboard features an automatic backlight, making it easy to operate during live events or in darkened studios.
- Batch Programming Function: Includes a specialized shortcut for batch programming cameras within the system, significantly reducing the setup time for large-scale installations with multiple units.
- Multi-Level Security: Features password protection to prevent unauthorized operation or setting changes, ensuring that critical camera positions remain locked during a session.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Communication Interface | RS-485 / RS-232 |
| Protocol Support | PELCO-D, PELCO-P, VISCA |
| Baud Rate (bps) | 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 |
| Address Range | 0 – 255 (VISCA: 0 – 7) |
| Joystick Type | 4-Axis (Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus) |
| Display Type | High-Brightness OLED |
| Power Supply | DC 12V / 1A |
| Power Consumption | < 2W |
| Dimensions (mm) | 200(L) x 120(W) x 103(H) |
| Net Weight | 0.5 kg |
Key Functional Highlights
- Shortcut Customization: Allows users to define custom shortcuts for frequently used functions, such as specific camera angles or “Home” positions, streamlining the workflow for live operators.
- Precise Preset Management: Enables the instant setting and calling of up to 255 presets per camera. Operators can quickly jump between a wide-angle room view and a tight speaker close-up with a single button press.
- Compact & Portable: Its small footprint makes it ideal for mobile production kits, small huddle rooms, or crowded equipment racks where space is at a premium.
- Sleep Function: Integrated power-saving mode that puts the unit to sleep after a period of inactivity, preserving the OLED display and reducing overall power draw.
- Seamless Switching: When used with the JAD-CATC-B AV Bridge, the CKB2 can manually override auto-tracking to take precise control of the visual narrative during a high-stakes discussion.