Z3 Technology ZCube-21 Full-Size HDMI 4Kp30 H.265 Encoder for Sony FCB-ER9500 & FCB-ER8530 4K Block Cameras
Z3 Technology’s ZCube-21 Full-Size HDMI 4Kp30 H.265 Encoder, proudly Made in the USA and NDAA compliant, is a compact and high-efficiency video encoding solution engineered for demanding industrial and machine vision applications. Designed to pair seamlessly with Sony FCB-ER9500 and FCB-ER8530 4K block cameras, the ZCube-21 delivers exceptional clarity and performance with ultra–high-definition 4K video at 30 fps and minimal latency—ideal for precision imaging environments.
Built and manufactured in the USA, the NDAA-compliant ZCube-21 encoder combines reliability with cutting-edge versatility through simultaneous H.265/HEVC and H.264 encoding, ensuring compatibility across modern video workflows. Low power consumption and Power over Ethernet (PoE) support enhance efficiency for remote or energy-conscious installations. The intuitive HTTP/HTTPS web GUI with live video preview also simplifies setup and monitoring for quick, dependable results.
Engineered for performance and backed by American quality manufacturing, the ZCube-21 4K encoder excels in industries such as automation, manufacturing, surveillance, and other professional video environments. With support for multiple streaming formats (RTP, RTSP, MPEG-2 TS, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT) and interfaces including Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.1, and HDMI In/Out, integration into existing systems is seamless.
Features:
- Low latency, low power consumption
- Simultaneous H.265/HEVC and H.264 encoding
- Easy-to-use HTTP/HTTPS web GUI with live video preview
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af support
- On-board interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.1, HDMI In/Out
- Supports 4Kp30, 1080p, and 720p encoding resolutions
- Multiple output formats: RTP, RTSP, MPEG-2 TS, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT
Applications:
- Real-time video streaming for surveillance systems
- High-resolution video capture in automated manufacturing
- Remote monitoring in hazardous industrial environments
- Quality control and inspection processes
- Enhanced video communications in industrial robotics
- Advanced video analytics and AI applications
- Integration into complex machine vision systems
| Interfaces | Locking HDMI Input, Locking HDMI Output, PoE, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.1, Mic Line Level Audio Input, RS-232, Serial I/O (RS-485, RS-422, RS-232) |
| Video Codecs | H.265/HEVC, H.264 and MJPEG |
| Encoding Resolutions | 4Kp30, 1080p and 720p (up to 60fps) Laptop Vesa Modes (up to 85fps) |
| Output Formats | RTP, RTSP, MPEG-2 TS, RTMP, RTMPS, and SRT |
| Streaming | •Simultaneously stream & record each channel •Send up to 3 simultaneous streams •When using 3 streams max resolution of each stream is 1080p30 •When using 2 streams max resolution of each stream is 1080p60 •When using 1 stream max resolution is 2160p30 |
| Features | •Low latency, Low Power •Cyber Secure Features Available •Simultaneous encode of H.265/HEVC and H.264 •Control via HTTP/HTTPS web GUI, API, ONVIF or SSH/ Serial • Live Video Preview •Record to USB or Network File System •SRT Modes Supported: Caller Sender, Rendezvous, and SRT Encryption |
| ZCube Size | 32 x 62 x 58 mm (1.3 x 2.4 x 2.3 in) |
| ZCube Weight | 153g |
| ZCube Power Input | 7.5V to 16V DC, 12V DC typ. |
