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Z3 Technology Q603-15 Compact H.265 4K Camera Encoder for Sony FCB-ER9500 & FCB-ER8530 4K Block Cameras
Z3 Technology Q603-15 Compact H.265 4K Camera Encoder for Sony FCB-ER9500 & FCB-ER8530 4K Block Cameras
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Q603-15 Spec Sheet
The Z3 Technology Q603-15 is a compact, high-performance H.265/H.264 encoder designed for Sony FCB-ER9500 & FCB-ER8530 4K block cameras, as well as Flir Boson and Tau2 thermal cameras. Powered by a Qualcomm QCS603 SoC with a quad-core ARM v8 processor, it delivers efficient 4Kp30 video encoding with advanced streaming capabilities. The encoder supports RTP, RTSP, MPEG-2 TS, RTMP, SRT, and ONVIF, ensuring seamless integration into security, UAV, and remote monitoring applications.
Features include HTTP/HTTPS Web GUI with live preview, Visca camera control over IP, simultaneous streaming and recording, RTSP authentication, NMEA/GPS overlay, Pelco D PTZ, and PTZ tours. Connectivity options include 100 Mbps Ethernet, dual UARTs, GPIO, and micro-SD card support. Power options include USB Type-C, 12V DC, or an onboard Li-ion battery charger. At just 50x27x38 mm and 35g, it’s optimized for compact deployments.
*Q603-15w model available with RF shielding for WiFi support.
Features:
- H.265/H.264/MJPEG encoding up to 4Kp30
- Supports Sony FCB-ER9500 & FCB-ER8530 4K block cameras
- Compatible with Flir Boson & Tau2 thermal cameras
- HTTP/HTTPS Web GUI with live video preview
- Pass Visca camera control over IP
- Simultaneous streaming & recording (NFS, MicroSD)
- Multiple output formats: RTP, RTSP, RTMP, SRT, MPEG-2 TS, MP4
- RTSP authentication & timestamp overlay
- NMEA/GPS data overlay for geolocation tagging
- Pelco D PTZ & ONVIF support with PTZ tours
- 100 Mbps Ethernet, UART, GPIO, Micro-SD
- WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (optional RF shielding available)
- Compact size: 50x27x38 mm, lightweight (35g)
- Power options: USB Type-C, 12V DC, onboard Li-ion battery
Applications:
- UAVs & drones
- Security & surveillance
- Industrial inspection
- Video conferencing
- Custom integrations
Processor | Qualcomm QCS603 system on chip processor, Quad core Arm v8, two cores at 1.6 GHz, two at 1.7 GHz, Snapdragon neural processing engine, Adreno 615 graphics at 780 MHZ |
Visible Compatible Cameras | Sony 4K Cameras FCB-ER9500, FCB-EW9500H and FCB-ER8530 Sony LVDS Cameras: FCB-EV9500L and FCB-EV7520 |
Thermal Compatible Cameras | Flir Tau2 and Flir Boson |
Video Inputs | HDMI 1.4 from Micro-HDMI jack at up to 4Kp30 LVDS from KEL connector, KEL connector for 4K cameras Composite Video |
Video Output | HDMI 1.4 on Micro-HDMI |
Video Codecs | H.265, H.264, MJPEG encode |
Audio Intefaces | Embedded from HDMI |
Audio Codecs | HE-AAC, HEv2-AAC, AAC-LC |
Interfaces | 100 Megabit Ethernet 2 UARTS, 2 GPIO Micro-SD Card Slot |
Operating System | Embedded Linux (root file-system, NAND boot, tool chain and flash programming tool), u-boot |
Encoding Resolutions | H.265 video encode at up to 4Kp30 |
Output Formats | RTP, RTSP, MPEG-2 TS over UDP, RTMP, TSRTP, MPTS, TS File, RTMPS, MP4, SRT Modes: Caller, Sender, Rendezvous & SRT Encryption |
Features | HTTP/HTTPS Web Gui with Live Video Preview Pass Visca Camera Controls over IP Simultaneous Stream and Record Timestamp Overlay Support RTSP Authentication Cropping to the Aspect Ratio with the Sony EW9500 Camera Overlay NMEA and GPS Data Pelco D PTZ Position and ONVIF Absolute PTZ Support and PTZ Tours WiFi 802.11am dual band 4.33 Mbps* Record to NFS or Micro SD-Card |
Encoder Size | 50 x 27 x 38 mm |
Power Supply Options | 1-cell Li battery (on board charger) USB Type-C bus power 12V DC |
Power Consumption | 4.5W typical |
Weight | 35g (heat pipe is an additional 36g) |
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