This Vidtek compact smart camera solution combines Sony’s best-in-class 4K FCB-ER8530 and FCB-ER8530 with a powerful nVidia Jetson Nano and NX processor together in a compact housing. This unique combination of high-performance components can be used for many artificial intelligence driven applications, such as License Plate Reading (LPR), vehicle identification, object classification, and many others depending upon the AI App installed. This H.264/H.265 IP camera can be upgradeable to full ONVIF Profile S remote control support and is upgradeable to Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) if desired and supports nVidia SDK to deliver low latency and high throughput for high-speed inference applications. The FCB-ER85xx camera series offers 30x telephoto zoom with image stabilization. Camera settings may be easily optimized for the end customers’ desired application via a simple graphical user interface.

Features

  • Medical Applications
  • Security
  • Broadcasting
  • Industrial Vision
  • Face Recognition.
  • UAV Flight Control
  • Compact Design
  • Machine Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • HD H.264/H.265 Video Streaming
  • Object  Detection and Tracking
  • License Plate Reader

Basic Model

ComponentsDetails
Sony Camera FCB-ER 8530
Output Pixels (HxV) 1920×1080 (FHD), 1280×720 (HD)
Signal System 1080p/23.98, 1080p/25, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/60, 720p/25, 720p/29.97, 720p/50, 720p/59.94
Camera Control Full camera support (Zoom, Focus, ePTZ, IR Cut, etc.) with VISCA Via Jetson Module. No external RS-232 cable needed
External Sync No
Jetson Module Nano
Camera Interface BoardVidtek 550-4K3
Jetson Carrier Vidtek Carrier Board N100
InterfaceUSB-C (Flash), 5V Fan Control Out, Micro HDMI, USB 3 Type B, GbE, BNC Gen Lock (FCB-ER8550)
Power 12V DC (Jack)
Dimensions (W x H x D)155 X 135 X 75 mm

Optional Upgrades (Customer can choose any combination of following options)

UPGRADESDETAILS
Camera FCB-ER 8550/ External Sync upgrade is required
Jetson NVidia Xavier NX
PoE PoE 802.3at
External Sync Only available with FCB-ER8550 upgrade
Resolution 3840×2160 (QFHD)– Up To 4K@ 30 FPS

Vidtek Control Software

Vidtek has developed an intuitive Control Software and API for Sony block cameras. Vidtek Control Software (VCS) allows to take control of SONY FCB cameras remotely. It is compatible with MS Windows, Mac OS, Linux, iOS and Android

Vidtek Carrier Board N100

VCB N100 provides high speed connectors in a small form factor to
ease Jetson Nano and NX modules integration for various AI and
Computer Vision applications.

FCB-ER8550/30

  • Capture crisp, clear Full HD (1080/60p) images
  • Fast, bright lens with rapid 20x optical zoom
  • StableZoom™
  • 2D/3D Noise Reduction
  • Clear vision round the clock with Day/Night
  • Auto ICR (Auto IR-cut Filter Removal)
  • Spherical privacy zone masking One-cable connection for simpler integration
  • Wide range of features for versatile operation

HDMI INTERFACE BOARD

VTK-550-4K HDMI interface board series are designed to support Sony
FCB-ER8550, FCB-ER8530, and FCB-ER8300 block camera.