Control Surface
Yacht Cam Plus Keyboard Controller
A marine-grade 3-axis joystick with OLED display and silicone weatherproof cover — every Yacht Cam function under one thumb.
IP66 waterproof
Controls all basic features of Yacht Cam series thermal cameras
3-axis joystick, OLED display
Two-color backlights
Customized keys supported
Control through both RS485 and Ethernet
Silicone rubber weatherproof cover
Camera Mode Features
Every mode, mapped to a key.
MOB Mode
Man-overboard tuning shows more detail of a person in the water.
Night Mode
AGC adjusted to display a darker thermal image.
Day Mode
AGC adjusted to display a brighter thermal image.
Docking Mode
Sharpens close-range detail to find docking obstacles easily.
Tilt Angle Indicator
On-screen readout of camera tilt.
Horizontal Angle Indicator
On-screen readout of pan position.
Stabilization
Single-axis digital stabilization keeps the image steady in rough water.
Technical Specifications
Keyboard controller, by the numbers.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Interface | RS-485 / Ethernet |
| Protocol | PELCO-D, PELCO-P |
| Baud rate | 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 bps |
| Joystick | 3-axis, speed adjustable |
| Display | OLED |
| Power | POE, DC 10.8–28V |
| Consumption | < 1.6W |
| Temperature | 32°F – 104°F operating |
| Dimensions | 6in × 4in × 4in |
| Weight | 2 lb (0.8 kg) |
Yacht Cam Lite keyboard controller — same protocol family, compact footprint. 6in × 4in × 4in, 2 lb.