Robotics Server

The SmartShell architecture includes a separate Robotics Server.

• Simultaneously supports every control station
• Simplifies control station redundancy by ensuring that all stations have access to the same configuration data
• Consolidates robotic control data*

Configuration includes centralized Thumbnail Server

• Central storage for Thumbnails.
• Grabs Thumbnails from an SD or HD-SDI video source.
• Permits multiple SmartShell User Interfaces to share a library of Thumbnails.

Configuration includes Routing Server

• Sends switch messages to router to direct video feed from selected robot to the desired preview monitor
• Sends switch messages to route video from the selected camera to the capture card in the Robotics Server for capturing a thumbnail image, which is then stored in the Thumbnail server

SmartShell Primary Capabilities

Provides a unified control system for the full line of studio robotics systems.

• Unified control panel is available in both single and dual joystick models, providing a lower cost option for simple pan-tilt environments, in addition to the higher end dual stick version required for systems that include tracks or pedestals.
• Centralized IP-Based architecture includes a separate Robotics Server that provides storage and management for thumbnails, communications with the robotic systems*, and router control.
• Central server architecture simultaneously supports every control station within a facility and consolidates robotic control data, simplifies control station redundancy, and easily pools and shares all robot resources between control stations.

Offers operators an easy and efficient interface to create and manage camera moves.

• Organize Presets and Moves in Categories, grouping them by show, scene, operator or any other parameter or characteristic.
• Recall Presets or Moves from the Actions Matrix, which provides a configurable matrix of shots from any camera that can be triggered by simply touching a thumbnail.
• In addition to manual joystick movements, access frequently used actions directly from the control panel, including selecting cameras, triggering shots, setting the duration of presets, and controlling the lens Iris.