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COMPONENTS

• Wired-LAN small joystick remote controller (“Small Joystick Remote Controller (wired LAN version)”) 
• Interfaces: Dual joysticks (right for pan/tilt, left for zoom/roll)
• Ethernet interface: TCP/IP (UDP), 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T, no Auto-MDI/MDI-X supported. : Replacing the WIZ850io with the W5500
• Power supply: 5-12V AC adapter (5.5mm×2.1mm centre-positive) or Micro-USB (5V) 

Product Information

Protocol (Compatibility)

This unit supports wired LAN control of PTZ remote systems; using TCP/IP/UDP it can switch and control up to four control units from one remote.
Compatible with the following units:

• DJI RS control unit Pro (wired LAN version)
• DJI RS control unit LIGHT (wired LAN version)
• DJI RS control unit LANC compatible version (wired LAN version)
• MP-101 control unit (wired LAN version)
  Not compatible with wireless variants or VISCA over IP PTZ cameras.

Control Features

Right Joystick: Pan / Tilt

Left Joystick: Zoom / Roll

LANC Cameras: Iris control and menu navigation supported

Firmware Integration:
With RS Intelligent Tracking Module + firmware v4.2+, “Active Track” can be triggered direct

 Getting Started

1. Connect the remote controller via Ethernet to the target control unit (e.g., DJI RS unit) using a straight or crossover cable (since Auto-MDI/MDI-X isn’t supported).
2. Provide power: use 5-12V adapter or Micro-USB 5V.
3. Configure IP address and default route via the remote controller’s Web UI if operating across router boundaries.
4. Use right joystick for pan/tilt, left joystick for zoom/roll. For LANC-compatible camcorders, iris/menu operations supported.

Network Specifications

• Communication: TCP/IP (UDP-based control)
• Supported Links: 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T
• Auto-MDI/MDI-X: Not supported
  • For direct connection: requires a crossover cable or crossover adapter
• Maximum Distance:
  • Up to 100 m over a single cable
  • Up to 205 m using two repeater hubs
  • Even further when using fiber media converters
• IP Routing:
  • For control across routers/subnets, both the remote controller and target unit must configure IP + default route via built-in Web UI.

This is highly advantageous in large-scale venues such as theaters, broadcast studios, and event halls where long-distance cabling is required.

Power Specifications  

• Input: 5–12 V DC (barrel jack 5.5 mm / 2.1 mm, center-positive)
• Alternative Power: 5 V Micro-USB

🧠Engineering  - Focused Insights

Dual-Joystick Architecture:
Independent pan/tilt and zoom/roll input improves operator ergonomics and precision.

Wired LAN Control:
Designed intentionally for broadcast studios, event halls, and RF-noisy environments where wireless links are unreliable.

No Auto-MDI/MDI-X:
Indicates a simplified PHY design—relevant when planning cable topology for installation.

Extended Range:
100 m standard reach aligns with Ethernet norms; 205 m with two repeaters provides flexibility for large venues.

Multi-Unit Switching:
One controller can operate up to four devices, which is valuable in multi-camera robotic setups.

Firmware-Level Integration (Active Track):
Shows tight coupling with DJI’s RS ecosystem—hardware input mapped to high-level camera automation.

📘 Reference Links

DJI RS Control Unit (Wired LAN ver.) – Renewal
→ https://maker.wiznet.io/bruno/projects/product-updatedji-rs-control-unit-renewal/
Status: Updated

Small Joystick Remote Controller (Wired LAN ver.)
→https://shop.project92.com/items/110818204
Status: Released

🏷️ TAGS

#PTZ #JoystickController #WiredLAN #LiveStreamingGear #BroadcastEngineering #Project92 #DJI_Ronin #MultiCameraControl #W5500