KT&C ATC-HZ5508C-C 1.5MP Global Shutter 8x AF Zoom CVBS Block Camera

ATC-HZ5508C-C Spec Sheet
ATC-HZ5508C-C Dimensions

The KT&C ATC-HZ5508C-C is a compact 1.5MP global shutter AF zoom block camera designed for embedded and industrial imaging systems that need accurate motion capture, CVBS video output, compact size, and reliable remote camera control. Built around a 1/2.9" progressive scan global shutter CMOS sensor, this camera is well suited for robotics, UAV/drone imaging, machine vision, industrial inspection, surveillance, security, intelligent traffic systems, and OEM camera integration.

With 720p video output up to 60fps, 8x optical zoom, 12x digital zoom, mechanical Day/Night operation, True WDR, 3D digital noise reduction, defog, digital image stabilization, and UART RS232-TTL control, the ATC-HZ5508C-C gives integrators a compact analog block camera platform for motion-sensitive imaging applications.

Key Features:

• 1.58MP 1/2.9" progressive scan global shutter CMOS sensor
• 720p output at 60/50/30/25fps
• 96x total AF zoom: 8x optical zoom + 12x digital zoom
• Global shutter performance for reduced motion distortion
• CVBS video output
• Mechanical Day/Night with IR corrective lens
• Internal / external synchronization option
• True WDR, D-WDR, BLC, HLC, Defog, 2D-DNR, and 3D-DNR
• Digital image stabilization
• Privacy masking and motion detection
• UART RS232-TTL control with VISCA, Pelco-D, Pelco-P, and Hitachi protocol support
• Compact 41.6 x 45 x 61.6 mm block camera design
• Approx. 124g lightweight OEM camera module

Compact Global Shutter Camera for Motion-Sensitive Imaging

The ATC-HZ5508C-C uses a global shutter image sensor, making it useful for applications where motion, vibration, moving objects, conveyors, robotics, vehicles, or airborne platforms can cause distortion with rolling shutter cameras.

Global shutter capture helps preserve object shape during motion, making this camera a practical option for machine vision, inspection, robotics, traffic monitoring, industrial automation, and other systems where clean frame capture matters.

8x Optical Zoom with 720p60 Output

The integrated autofocus zoom lens provides a focal range of 5.6mm to 43.7mm, giving the camera a horizontal field of view from approximately 50.19° wide to 6.43° telephoto. With 8x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom, the ATC-HZ5508C-C supports both wider scene viewing and tighter inspection or surveillance detail.

Focus control options include Auto, Interval, One Push, Manual, and Preset, giving integrators useful control for fixed installations, remote-controlled imaging platforms, compact surveillance systems, and OEM camera designs.

CVBS Output for Analog Video Integration

The ATC-HZ5508C-C is built with CVBS video output, making it a strong choice for systems that require analog video compatibility. This can be useful for legacy video systems, embedded designs, compact monitoring setups, inspection devices, and OEM applications where CVBS remains the preferred or required video interface.

For projects that do not need HD-SDI, USB, MIPI, LVDS, or IP output, this model keeps the integration path simple while still offering global shutter imaging, autofocus zoom, WDR, defog, and UART camera control.

Advanced Image Processing

The ATC-HZ5508C-C includes image enhancement features designed to improve usability in challenging lighting and environmental conditions:

• True WDR with adjustable level, contrast, and brightness
• D-WDR with Low, Middle, and High settings
• 3D-DNR and 2D-DNR for cleaner low-light images
• Defog with Off, On, and Auto modes
• BLC and HLC for backlight and highlight compensation
• Digital image stabilization for vibration-prone systems
• Mechanical Day/Night for color daytime imaging and black-and-white night operation
• Privacy masking and motion detection

These tools help the camera maintain more usable video when dealing with glare, haze, vibration, low light, and high-contrast scenes.

Remote Camera Control

The ATC-HZ5508C-C supports UART RS232-TTL control with automatic protocol detection for VISCA, Pelco-D, Pelco-P, and Hitachi. Supported baud rates include 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200bps.

This makes the camera easier to integrate into embedded controllers, robotics systems, inspection platforms, surveillance devices, and OEM products that require remote zoom, focus, exposure, and image control.

Ideal Applications:

The KT&C ATC-HZ5508C-C is well suited for:

• Compact OEM embedded vision systems
• Robotics and autonomous systems
• UAV and drone imaging payloads
• Machine vision and factory automation
• Industrial inspection systems
• Intelligent traffic and transportation monitoring
• Security and surveillance systems
• Analog CVBS video systems
• Remote-controlled imaging platforms
• Low-light and high-contrast video applications

Technical Highlights:

• Image Sensor: 1/2.9" Progressive Scan Global Shutter CMOS
• Effective Pixels: 1.58MP, 1456(H) x 1088(V)
• Video Output: CVBS
• Frame Rate: 720p 60/50/30/25fps
• Synchronization: Internal / External Option
• Lens: AF optical zoom lens, DC iris, IR corrective
• Focal Length: 5.6mm to 43.7mm
• Aperture: F1.7 wide to F1.9 tele
• Zoom Ratio: 8x optical, 12x digital
• Minimum Illumination: 0.1 lux day mode, 0.08 lux night mode
• S/N Ratio: More than 52dB
• Focus Control: Auto, Interval, One Push, Manual, Preset
• Day/Night: Auto, Day, Night, External-H or L
• WDR: Off / On, adjustable level, contrast, and brightness
• Noise Reduction: 2D-DNR and 3D-DNR
• Defog: Off / On / Auto
• Control: UART RS232-TTL, VISCA, Pelco-D, Pelco-P, Hitachi
• Power: 12VDC, 9V to 15VDC supported
• Power Consumption: Max. 5.1W / 3.1W when zoom and focus are not operating
• Dimensions: 41.6 x 45 x 61.6 mm
• Weight: Approx. 124g
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to +50°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to +60°C

Why Choose the KT&C ATC-HZ5508C-C?

The ATC-HZ5508C-C combines the motion accuracy of a global shutter sensor, the flexibility of an 8x AF zoom lens, and the simplicity of CVBS analog video output. For OEMs and system designers who need a compact zoom block camera for analog video, robotics, industrial inspection, surveillance, traffic, or embedded vision applications, this model is a strong fit.

Contact Block Cameras today for pricing, availability, and integration support for the KT&C ATC-HZ5508C-C 1.5MP Global Shutter 8x AF Zoom CVBS Block Camera.