Are CCTV Video Multiplexers Compatible with PTZ Cameras

A customer recently inquired with the following question:

Does your multiplexer VM-99015 support PTZ RS-485 control and if it does will I be able to control multiple PTZ Cameras.

CCTV Camera Pros Response:

Unfortunately that product does not support RS-485,

you will see the video but as far as the controls it will have to be through a separate RS-485 controller as seen here https://www.cctvcamerapros.com/PTZ-Camera-Controller-p/ck-983321.htm. This will allow you to control multiple cameras as well as set preset locations and camera tours or we have model number VM-16RT which does have rs-485 inputs for PTZ control https://www.cctvcamerapros.com/video-mux-cctv-multiplexer-p/vm-16rt.htm

This same solution will work for DVR's that do not have built in RS-485 Control.