GigE cameras integrate seamlessly into existing networks, helping speed up deployment and reduce development overhead. They deliver up to 1 Gbps bandwidth with Power over Ethernet (PoE), combining power and data in a single cable. It simplifies installation while eliminating the need for multiple connectors and minimizing system complexity.
e-con Systems has recently extended its RouteCAM series with the upcoming RouteCAM_CU86 – a GigE camera powered by the Sony IMX678 sensor. This camera delivers high-quality 4K imaging, along with extensive customization options such as sensor selection, form factor, optics, and ISP tuning.
In this blog, you’ll learn about RouteCAM_CU86 and how our latest camera module is the best-fit solution for several vision-based applications.
RouteCAM_CU86: e-con Systems’ Latest GigE Camera Solution
RouteCAM_CU86 is a 4K Sony IMX678-based HDR GigE camera that offers superior quality even in low light. It stands above the standard 4K GigE cameras from our competition by offering a PoE interface with a custom-built SDK. It is optimized for real-time monitoring with H.264/H.265 compression, as well as low-light sensitivity.
How is it different from the rest? RouteCAM_CU86 is NDAA-compliant, meeting security standards for government applications. It also comes with support for Linux, Windows, and ONVIF-based systems, making it easy to deploy into existing network infrastructure.
Real-World Applications of e-con Systems’ RouteCAM_CU86
Industrial surveillance systems
Facilities like data centers, warehouses, and factories face strict monitoring requirements. Such locations cover multiple zones with varying lighting conditions. It’s why camera-based systems are expected to operate without interruptions across long cycles.
Real-world problems:
- Poor lighting in basements or enclosed storage spaces makes human presence hard to detect
- Shadows and dim areas distort facial features or clothing
- High exposure to moisture, dust, or temperature shifts can damage conventional surveillance hardware
How RouteCAM_CU86 helps:
e-con Systems’ RouteCAM_CU86 comes with HDR and low-light sensitivity features, which help maintain clarity in underexposed areas. Its 4K resolution captures details with enough visual depth to support identity verification and action tracking. The rugged IP67 housing shields the system from corrosion, particulates, and outdoor conditions that compromise camera stability.
With H.264 video compression, RouteCAM_CU86 also supports uninterrupted live feeds without consuming unnecessary bandwidth. For instance, it can empower remote security staff to observe and archive footage with minimal delay.
Intersection monitoring systems
Monitoring urban intersections can be extremely challenging in traditional camera setups. So, with radar-based detection, it becomes possible to capture vehicle movement and driver behavior. However, the camera’s effectiveness depends on image fidelity across changing light and long distances.
Real-world problems
- Headlights during night hours cause glare, washing out frame details
- Transitional lighting during dawn or dusk confuses auto-exposure in many systems
- Laying new cable lines or deploying near control rooms can be unfeasible due to budget or access limitations
How RouteCAM_CU86 helps:
RouteCAM_CU86’s HDR performance prevents whiteout from high-intensity light sources like headlights, maintaining imaging detail across reflective surfaces. The camera adapts to changes in natural light without degrading video quality. Its GigE interface with PoE simplifies field deployment through a single cable for power and data, making it practical to mount cameras on existing street poles or signal systems.
RouteCAM_CU86’s onboard H.264 stream also helps traffic control centers to record and store hours of incident data in manageable file sizes.
Sports broadcasting and gaming systems
From night-time sports tournaments to low-lit casino floors, embedded vision systems in sports and gaming must handle inconsistent lighting and rapidly changing scenes. Therefore, clear footage is required for event documentation, player analytics, immersive streaming, etc.
Real-world problems:
- Stadium lighting creates uneven exposure or flickering in high-motion moments
- Changing illumination levels reduces frame consistency
- Wired systems are unable to maintain seamless live streaming over extended cable runs
How RouteCAM_CU86 helps:
e-con Systems’ RouteCAM_CU86 responds to low lux levels, enabling footage capture during night matches or within ambient-only setups such as gaming lounges. HDR manages spotlight bursts or dynamic LED sources without dropping frame clarity. RouteCAM_CU86’s GigE setup enables long cable routing without signal loss, while PoE support streamlines deployment by avoiding multiple wiring tracks.
Thanks to the camera’s high-resolution output and H.264 compression, it’s a dependable link between action on the ground and the audience watching remotely or on playback.
Dental lighting systems
In operating rooms, imaging data has diagnostic and academic purposes. Cameras must handle strong lighting and maintain fidelity in small anatomical zones to archive procedures, transmit live footage to each facility, and more.
Real-world problems:
- Bright surgical lamps cause washouts in key visual fields
- Many cameras can’t provide clear images for medical documentation
How RouteCAM_CU86 helps:
RouteCAM_CU86’s HDR feature counters the bleaching effect from overhead surgical lights by balancing the exposure across the frame. It results in consistent imaging tone across tissues, instruments, and hand movements.
The 4K output produces clean footage suited for high-zoom reviews or split-screen analysis. Moreover, with onboard processing, there is no need for external image-tuning hardware, which helps streamline integration within compact operating room setups.
e-con Systems Offers a Line of High-Performance GigE Cameras
Since 2003, e-con Systems has been designing, developing, and manufacturing OEM cameras. Our GigE camera series including RouteCAM_CU86 delivers high-resolution imaging even in challenging lighting environments, while supporting long cable runs for industrial flexibility. They use standard interfaces like PoE, which are compliant with IEEE 802.3af for enabling power and data transmission through a single connection. Fully compliant with ONVIF standards, enabling plug-and-play compatibility with NVRs and VMS for quicker deployment and reduced integration costs.
An onboard ISP handles key imaging functions to maintain superior image quality. With a direct network interface, multiple cameras can be connected and synchronized using Precision Time Protocol (PTP).
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Suresh Madhu is the product marketing manager with 16+ years of experience in embedded product design, technical architecture, SOM product design, camera solutions, and product development. He has played an integral part in helping many customers build their products by integrating the right vision technology into them.