[shortdesc] Outdoor-ready thermal camera with a 19 mm F1.0 athermalized lens, 31° × 24° field of view, uncooled 640×480 thermal sensor, <20 mK sensitivity, 8.3 fps thermal imaging, ARTPEC-8 SoC with deep-learning unit, electronic image stabilization, and rugged IP66/IP67 & IK10 construction. [/shortdesc]
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| Model |
AXIS Q1972-E 19 mm 8.3 fps Thermal Camera (03030-001 |
| Product Type |
Thermal Camera |
| Image Sensor |
Uncooled microbolometer, 640×480, 17 μm, 8–14 μm |
| Lens |
19 mm F1.0 athermalized; HFOV 31°, VFOV 24°; near focus 8.5 m (28 ft |
| Sensitivity |
NETD <20 mK @25 °C, F1.0 |
| Video Resolution |
Sensor 640×480 (scaled up to 800×600 |
| Frame Rate |
Up to 8.3 fps |
| SoC |
ARTPEC-8 with deep-learning processing unit (DLPU |
| Memory |
2048 MB RAM, 8192 MB Flash |
| Power |
PoE IEEE 802.3af/at Type 1 Class 3; typical 5.0 W, max 12.95 W; 12–28 V DC, typical 4.8 W, max 12.95 W |
| Casing |
IP66/IP67, NEMA 4X, IK10-rated aluminum & polycarbonate |
| Operating Conditions |
-40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F; up to 74 °C according to NEMA TS 2; 10–100% RH (condensing |
| Storage Conditions |
-40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F; 5–95% RH (non-condensing |
| Interfaces |
RJ45 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE; 3.5 mm mic/line in; DC input; terminal block for 1 supervised alarm input and 1 output (12 V DC, max 50 mA |
| Storage |
Support for microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card and NAS recording |
| Weight |
1.4 kg (3.1 lb |
| EPA |
0.022 m² (0.24 ft² |
| Certifications |
CSA, CE, UL/cUL, KC, TAA compliant |
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[specifications]
| Performance |
ARTPEC-8 SoC; deep learning processing unit (DLPU; electronic image stabilization (EIS; thermal palettes |
| Video |
H.264, H.265, Motion JPEG; up to 8.3 fps; up to 20 unique configurable streams; Axis Zipstream; VBR/ABR/MBR; rotation 0°/90°/180°/270° including corridor format; exposure zones; brightness; sharpness; contrast; mirroring; dynamic overlays; polygon privacy masks |
| Audio |
Two-way audio (half/full duplex; automatic gain control; 10-band EQ; input for external unbalanced microphone (optional 5 V power; digital audio input (optional 12 V ring power; unbalanced line input; audio detection; speaker pairing; 24-bit LPCM, AAC-LC 8/16/32/48 kHz, G.711 PCM 8 kHz, G.726 ADPCM 8 kHz, Opus 8/16/48 kHz |
| Connectivity |
IPv4, IPv6 USGv6, ICMPv4/ICMPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, HTTP/2, TLS, QoS DiffServ, FTP, SFTP, CIFS/SMB, SMTP, mDNS, UPnP, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, DNS/DNSv6, DDNS, NTP, PTP, NTS, RTSP, RTP, SRTP/RTSPS, TCP, UDP, IGMPv1/v2/v3, RTCP, DHCPv4/v6, SSH, LLDP, CDP, MQTT v3.1.1, secure syslog, ZeroConf |
| Power Supply |
PoE IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3; typical 5.0 W, max 12.95 W; 12–28 V DC, typical 4.8 W, max 12.95 W |
| Security Features |
Axis Edge Vault; TPM 2.0; secure boot; signed firmware; signed video; encrypted filesystem; AES-XTS SD-card encryption; IEEE 802.1X; MACsec; HTTPS/HSTS; firewall; TEE; brute force delay protection |
| Environmental / Ruggedness |
IP66/IP67; IK10; NEMA 4X; NEMA TS 2; ISO 21207 Method B; IEC 60068-2-1/2/6/14/27/78; MIL-STD-810H (selected methods; -40 °C to 60 °C |
| Mounting Options |
Supports wall, pole, corner, and conduit installations using compatible Axis mounts |
| Sensors |
Built-in gyroscopic sensors for EIS; shock detection |
| Events |
Audio detection; audio clip events; temperature thresholds; IP address changes; network lost; system ready; shock detected; edge storage events; digital input; manual trigger; virtual input; MQTT stateless; scheduled; bitrate degradation; tampering; live stream active |
| Analytics |
AXIS Video Motion Detection, AXIS Motion Guard, AXIS Fence Guard, AXIS Loitering Guard, active tampering alarm, audio detection; supports AXIS Perimeter Defender and ACAP apps |
| Approvals |
CISPR 35, CISPR 32 Class A, EN 55035, EN 55032 Class A, EN 50121-4, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2, ICES(A/NMB(A, VCCI Class A, KS C 9835, KS C 9832 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A, IEC 62236-4; CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1, IEC/EN/UL 62368-1, IS 13252; IEC 60068-2-1/2/6/14/27/78, NEMA 250 Type 4X, ISO 21207 Method B, MIL-STD-810H, NIST SP500-267, ETSI EN 303 645, BSI IT Security Label, FIPS-140 |
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[accesories]
| Included |
Camera, installation guide, drill template, TORX L-keys, RESISTORX L-key, terminal block connector, connector guard, cable gaskets, owner authentication key |
| Optional Accessories |
AXIS T94F01M J-Box/Gang Box Plate; AXIS T91A47 Pole Mount; AXIS T94P01B Corner Bracket; AXIS T94F01P Conduit Back Box; AXIS Weather Shield K; Axis PoE Midspans; AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool; AXIS Surveillance Cards |
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High-Resolution Thermal Imaging for Perimeter Protection
The AXIS Q1972-E 19 mm 8.3 fps Thermal Camera provides reliable thermal imaging for perimeter and outdoor security applications. With a 19 mm F1.0 athermalized lens and a 31° horizontal field of view, it delivers detailed thermal video suitable for monitoring larger areas while maintaining accurate detection performance. The high-resolution 640×480 thermal sensor and <20 mK sensitivity ensure strong contrast and clear thermal information in darkness, smoke, haze, and challenging weather.
Powered by the ARTPEC-8 system-on-chip with a deep-learning processing unit, this camera supports advanced analytics such as AXIS Motion Guard, AXIS Fence Guard, and AXIS Loitering Guard. Built-in cybersecurity features including Axis Edge Vault, TPM 2.0, and secure boot help protect the device and video data. Rugged IP66/IP67, IK10, and NEMA 4X ratings ensure dependable operation in harsh outdoor environments.
Key Benefits
- 19 mm F1.0 athermalized lens with 31° field of view for versatile perimeter coverage
- High-resolution 640×480 thermal sensor with <20 mK sensitivity for clear thermal contrast
- ARTPEC-8 SoC with DLPU enables support for AI-based video analytics
- Electronic image stabilization improves video stability
- Rugged IP66/IP67, IK10, NEMA 4X construction for harsh outdoor conditions
- Advanced cybersecurity with Axis Edge Vault, TPM 2.0, secure boot, and signed video
Ideal Use Cases
- Perimeter protection for industrial sites and critical infrastructure
- Outdoor security where visual-light cameras struggle
- Monitoring of fenced areas, entrances, and boundaries
- Thermal detection with moderate field-of-view requirements
Technical Specifications Summary
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Image sensor: 640×480 uncooled microbolometer, 17 μm
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Lens: 19 mm F1.0; HFOV 31°, VFOV 24°; near focus 8.5 m
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Sensitivity: NETD <20 mK
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Video: H.264/H.265/MJPEG; up to 8.3 fps; Axis Zipstream; up to 20 streams
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Audio: Two-way audio; external mic/line input; audio detection
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Power: PoE Class 3; 12–28 V DC
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Environment: IP66/IP67, IK10, NEMA 4X, MIL-STD-810H; -40 °C to 60 °C
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Security: Axis Edge Vault, TPM 2.0, secure boot, signed firmware and video
Upgrade Your Operations
Improve perimeter security and detection reliability with high-resolution thermal imaging and robust analytics support.
