Vinten Radamec Free-d User Manual
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Vinten Broadcast Ltd
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Installation Manual V1.4.4
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A.3.10 Type DB - diagnostic mode
The DB message is used to switch the
free-d™
unit into a diagnostic mode, or
to return the diagnostic mode currently set.
The message contains 4 bytes as follows:
Message type
Camera ID
Diagnostic mode
Checksum
Only the two most-significant bits of Diagnostic Mode are defined. The
possible modes are as follows:
00
Normal operation
40
Set video data to 0x55
80
Set video data to 0xAA
C0
Set video data to test pattern
The
free-d™
unit acknowledges receipt of a DB message by replying with a DB
message containing the new mode.
A.3.11 Type A4 - poll / command (Radamec compatibility mode)
The A4 message is used to poll the Free-d unit for data, or to send a
command to the
free-d™
unit, in a way compatible with the Vinten Radamec
RP2VR robotic pedestal.
The message contains 4 bytes as follows:
Message type
Camera ID
Command
Checksum
Commands presently defined are:
00
Stop Radamec-compatible stream mode
01
Start Radamec-compatible stream mode
02
Request camera ID
FF
Poll for Radamec-compatible position update
For commands 00 and 01 the
free-d™
unit acts on the message but does not
reply.