Hanwha Vision SPE-420 4-Channel Video Encoder with 5MP Support, H.265/H.264/MJPEG, HDMI Output & RS-485 Control

Product SKU: SPE-420

Product Overview

The Hanwha Vision SPE-420 is a 4-channel video encoder designed to help integrate existing analogue cameras into a modern IP surveillance environment without replacing installed cabling and legacy devices. It supports analogue camera inputs up to 5MP and allows those channels to be encoded for network-based monitoring and recording. With H.265, H.264, and MJPEG compression, HDMI local display output, RS-485 and coaxial PTZ control, and practical alarm and audio integration, it is a strong solution for analogue-to-IP upgrade projects.

Why Choose the SPE-420

This model is a practical choice for sites that want to modernise smaller analogue systems while protecting the value of existing infrastructure. Its 4-channel format makes it well suited to targeted upgrades, branch locations, and smaller retrofit projects. Support for multiple analogue standards including CVBS, AHD, CVI, and TVI helps simplify mixed-camera environments, while HDMI local display, PTZ control, and multiple stream support make it easier to integrate legacy cameras into current network video workflows.

Key Capabilities

Key Features

• 4-Channel Video Encoder: Supports 4 analogue camera inputs, making it suitable for smaller upgrade projects where existing analogue surveillance infrastructure is being retained.

• Up to 5MP Camera Support: Compatible with analogue cameras up to 5MP resolution, with support including 5MP at 12fps.

• Multi-Standard Analogue Input: Supports CVBS, AHD, CVI, and TVI with automatic detection, helping simplify deployment across mixed analogue camera environments.

• H.265, H.264, and MJPEG Compression: Supports efficient video encoding formats to help reduce bandwidth and storage demands while maintaining practical surveillance quality.

• HDMI Video Output: Includes 1 HDMI output supporting 4-camera multiview at 1920 × 1080 for local display and monitoring use.

• RS-485 PTZ Control: Includes a half-duplex RS-485 interface for PTZ control with supported protocols including SAMSUNG-T and PELCO-P/D.

• Coaxial PTZ Control: Supports coaxial PTZ control for compatible CVBS, AHD, TVI, and CVI cameras, helping preserve PTZ functionality in analogue upgrade projects.

• Alarm and Audio I/O: Includes 4 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, 4 line audio inputs, and 1 line audio output for broader integration flexibility.

• Multiple Streaming Profiles: Supports up to 2 streaming profiles per channel, helping provide flexibility for live view, recording, and remote access.

• Network Connectivity: Includes 1 RJ-45 10/100 Base-T network port for integration into IP video systems.

• Motion and Tamper Event Support: Supports events such as motion detection, alarm input, video loss, tampering, and network disconnect, helping improve alerting and system awareness.

Specifications Summary

• Device Type: 4-channel video encoder
• Video Input: 4CH BNC
• Supported Input Standards: CVBS, AHD, CVI, TVI auto detection
• Maximum Supported Resolution: Up to 5MP
• Maximum Frame Rate: 12fps at 5MP
• Video Compression: H.265, H.264, MJPEG
• Video Output: 1 HDMI out, 4 multiview, 1920 × 1080
• PTZ Control: RS-485 and coaxial control
• Alarm I/O: 4 in / 2 out
• Audio I/O: 4 line in / 1 line out
• Network: 1 × RJ-45 10/100 Base-T
• Streaming Profiles: Up to 2 per channel

Ideal Use Cases

• Small Analogue System Upgrades – Ideal for sites that want to modernise a small analogue camera system without replacing all cameras and cabling at once.
• Commercial Retrofit Projects – Well suited to offices, shops, schools, and smaller warehouses where legacy analogue infrastructure still exists.
• Mixed Legacy Camera Environments – A practical choice for installations using a combination of CVBS, AHD, CVI, and TVI camera types.
• PTZ Retention Projects – Suitable for upgrade scenarios where existing analogue PTZ cameras still need to be controlled and integrated into a networked video environment.

FAQs

1. What does the SPE-420 do?
   The SPE-420 is a 4-channel video encoder that allows analogue cameras to be integrated into a network-based surveillance system. It is designed for sites that want to keep existing analogue cameras and cabling while improving system compatibility and video management options.
2. What types of analogue cameras does it support?
   It supports CVBS, AHD, CVI, and TVI analogue inputs with automatic detection. This makes it suitable for mixed legacy installations where more than one analogue video standard may already be in use.
3. Does it support PTZ camera control?
   Yes, the SPE-420 supports PTZ control through both RS-485 and coaxial control interfaces. This helps preserve PTZ functionality for compatible analogue cameras in upgraded surveillance environments.

Additional Information

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