Yes. For short-range extensions, official StereoLabs cables are available in the web store:
- USB 3.0 Type-C Dual Screw Locking Cable, recommended for the ZED 2i; the dual screw-locking connectors prevent disconnections caused by vibration or movement.
- USB 3.0 Type-C Cable, compatible with ZED Mini and ZED 2i.
- USB 3.0 Type-A Active Extension Cable, compatible with the USB Type-A cameras.
If you are searching for longer-range solutions, you can use the ZED cameras with third-party USB 3.0 active extension cables or optical fiber extenders to extend the camera operating range up to 200 m. The extender must sustain the full USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) bandwidth required by the camera video stream.
We recommend considering the following solutions for long ranges:
| USB Extender | Max range | ZED | ZED Mini | ZED 2 | ZED 2i | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icron Raven™ 3124 Multimode Fiber Extender | 200 m | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Recommended, in production |
| Icron Spectra™ 3001-15 Active Copper Extension Cable | 15 m | ✔ | ⚠(1) | ⚠(1) | ⚠(1) | End of Life (2) |
| Icron Spectra™ 3022 Multimode Fiber Extender | 100 m | ✔ | ⚠(1) | ⚠(1) | ⚠(1) | End of Life (2) |
Note (1): ZED Mini, ZED 2, and ZED 2i use both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 to transmit video and motion sensor data. Extenders that only provide USB 3.0 wiring, such as the Spectra series, only support image transmission; sensor data from the IMU, barometer, and magnetometer will not be accessible. The Raven 3124 is backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1, so all sensor data remains available.
Note (2): The Icron Spectra 3001-15 and Spectra 3022 have been discontinued by the manufacturer and are listed here only for existing installations. The Spectra 3001-15 has been superseded by the Icron Starling 3251C series and the Spectra 3022 by the Raven 3124. We have not yet validated the Starling series, so for new deployments we recommend the Raven 3124.
While other USB 3.0 extenders may also be compatible, the recommendations above are specifically for models that have reliably passed all our tests.
Please note:
- The solutions above are intended for single-camera connection extensions and should not be considered full USB extensions. Extenders should not be used with USB 3.0 hubs.
- For very long distances, an alternative to USB extension is Local Streaming, which transmits the video feed over an IP network from a small host, such as an NVIDIA® Jetson™, placed near the camera.
- If your application requires long, deterministic cabling by design, consider the GMSL2-based ZED X family, which natively supports cable lengths up to 15 m with rugged industrial connectors.