A pan tilt zoom camera is a camera with a pan tilt zoom. It is equipped with a device that supports the camera to rotate in both horizontal and vertical directions. Installing the camera on a gimbal allows it to capture images from multiple angles. The gimbal is equipped with two electric motors, and the horizontal and vertical rotation angles can be adjusted through limit switches.
PTZ cameras are divided into indoor and outdoor types according to their usage environment. The main difference is that outdoor cameras have good sealing performance, are waterproof and dustproof, and have a large load capacity. According to the installation method, it can be divided into side installation and hoisting, which means whether the gimbal is installed on the ceiling or on the wall. According to their appearance, the gimbal can be divided into ordinary and spherical types. The spherical gimbal is placed in a hemispherical or spherical protective cover, which not only prevents dust from interfering with the image, but also is concealed, beautiful, and fast. According to the ability to move, it can be divided into horizontal gimbal and omnidirectional gimbal. According to the working voltage, it is divided into AC constant speed gimbal and DC high speed gimbal. According to the load-bearing capacity, it is divided into light load gimbal, medium load gimbal, and heavy load gimbal. According to the load installation method, it is divided into top mounted pan tilt zoom and side mounted pan tilt zoom. According to the usage environment, it is divided into general and special types. Universal type refers to the use in atmospheric environments without flammable, corrosive gases or dust, and can be divided into indoor and outdoor types. A typical special application is an explosion-proof gimbal.
When selecting a gimbal camera, it is recommended to use a gimbal with control input and network video input/output interfaces installed in a fixed position of the gimbal, and to connect the control input and video output lines of the camera and lens formed by soft spiral lines between the fixed and rotating parts (i.e. between the camera). After installation and use, this type of gimbal will not cause damage to the connecting wires of the rotating parts due to long-term use, especially for outdoor gimbal cameras.
