Vaddio 998-1002-232 – EZCamera RS-232 Adapter TANDBERG/Cisco

Product Overview

The Vaddio EZCamera RS-232 Control Adapter for TANDBERG/Cisco (998-1002-232) provides the connector and pinout translation required to control Vaddio EZCamera-compatible PTZ cameras from TANDBERG or Cisco TelePresence codec serial control outputs. It is a purpose-built adapter for the specific serial control port pinout used by TANDBERG and Cisco C-series codecs, eliminating the custom cable fabrication that would otherwise be required to integrate Vaddio cameras with these popular videoconferencing platforms.

Product Description

The Vaddio 998-1002-232 is the EZCamera RS-232 control adapter specifically designed for TANDBERG and Cisco TelePresence codec serial camera control outputs. TANDBERG codecs (now part of Cisco's collaboration portfolio) and Cisco C-series TelePresence units use a specific serial control port pinout to command peripheral cameras, and the 998-1002-232 translates that pinout to the connector format required by Vaddio EZCamera-compatible cameras.

In enterprise videoconferencing environments where TANDBERG or Cisco TelePresence endpoints are the primary codec infrastructure, Vaddio PTZ cameras are a common choice for room integration cameras — particularly in retrofit scenarios where higher-quality optics or a wider field of view is required than what the codec's built-in camera provides. The 998-1002-232 enables this integration without requiring custom-fabricated cables, significantly reducing integration time and eliminating pinout-related commissioning errors.

The adapter is a passive component suitable for permanent installation at the codec's serial control port. For AV integrators who regularly commission Vaddio camera integrations with Cisco or TANDBERG TelePresence systems, the 998-1002-232 is a standard stock item that should be included in the bill of materials for any such project.

Key Features

• TANDBERG/Cisco-Specific Pinout — Provides the exact connector and pinout translation required for TANDBERG and Cisco C-series TelePresence codec serial camera control outputs.
• EZCamera RS-232 Integration — Connects compatible Vaddio EZCamera PTZ cameras directly to TANDBERG/Cisco codec serial control, enabling PTZ command from the codec.
• Passive Adapter Design — No active electronics; highly reliable passive adapter for permanent installation at the codec's serial control port.
• Eliminates Custom Cable Fabrication — Factory-made, codec-specific pinout conversion prevents wiring errors and reduces AV integration commissioning time.
• Retrofit and New Installation Compatible — Suitable for both new TANDBERG/Cisco TelePresence deployments and retrofit upgrades to existing codec infrastructure.

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