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 ZCube21 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. |
