Axis Q2111-E Thermal Box Camera

Axis Communications Q2111-E Overview

The Axis Q2111-E is an uncooled thermal imaging camera built on the ARTPEC-8 system-on-chip platform, designed for long-range perimeter surveillance and complex scene monitoring in outdoor and harsh environments. Equipped with a 60mm lens (F1.2, 6° horizontal field of view), this thermal camera delivers exceptional thermal sensitivity with an NETD (Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference) below 20 mK at 25°C and F1.0, enabling detection and identification at extended distances. The box form factor and IP66/IP67 weatherproofing combined with IK10 impact resistance make it suitable for demanding industrial, critical infrastructure, and border security applications. When paired with an optional PT positioning unit, the Q2111-E supports guard tour functionality with up to 256 preset positions for automated monitoring of expansive and complex surveillance zones.

Axis Communications Q2111-E Key Features

• Exceptional Thermal Sensitivity: NETD less than 20 mK at 25°C and F1.0 provides superior detection capability in complete darkness and through environmental obscurants such as smoke, fog, and dust.
• Long-Range 60mm Lens: Fixed 60mm focal length with F1.2 aperture and 6° horizontal / 4.7° vertical field of view; minimum focus distance of 84 meters (276 feet) enables identification-grade thermal imaging from significant standoff distances.
• Uncooled Microbolometer Sensor: 384x288 pixel sensor with 17 μm pixel pitch, spectral range 8–14 μm; scalable image output up to 768x576 resolution for flexible network bandwidth and recording configurations.
• Dual Frame Rate Options: Available in 8.3 fps (02599-001) or 30 fps (02600-001) models; configurable frame rate and bandwidth control via VBR, ABR, or MBR modes with H.264 and H.265 compression support.
• Advanced Video Compression: H.265 (HEVC) Main Profile, H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC) Baseline/Main/High Profiles, and Motion JPEG encoding; integrated Axis Zipstream technology reduces bandwidth and storage consumption while maintaining video quality.
• Deep Learning Processing: Integrated Deep Learning Processing Unit (DLPU) enables on-camera analytics and edge intelligence for thermal event detection and alarm triggering without external compute resources.
• Robust IP Ratings: IP66/IP67 protection against water ingress (jet spray and submersion); IK10 impact resistance rated for extreme mechanical shock and vandal-resistant installations.
• Halogen-Free Construction: Compliant with environmental and safety standards for installations in sensitive facilities including airports, hospitals, and data centers.
• Edge Network Integration: Supports network speaker pairing and connection of external Axis network devices via edge-to-edge functionality; optional external microphone input (unbalanced, with optional 5V or 12V ring power) and line output for audio integration.
• Thermal Image Processing: Contrast, brightness, sharpness, local contrast, and exposure zone controls; multiple configurable color palettes, electronic image stabilization, polygon privacy masking, image rotation (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°), corridor format, and text/image overlay capabilities.
• Guard Tour with PT Head: Supports up to 256 preset positions and automated guard tour sequences when mounted on an optional AXIS T99A12 Positioning Unit (24 V AC/DC) or compatible PT head for dynamic perimeter scanning and zone monitoring.
• Spectrum Visualizer: Advanced thermal visualization tool available with ACAP (Axis Camera Application Platform) for real-time thermal analysis and reporting.

Axis Communications Q2111-E Integration & Compatibility

The Q2111-E integrates with ONVIF-compatible video management systems and third-party surveillance platforms via standard H.264/H.265 network streams. The embedded ARTPEC-8 processor supports independent motion detection, edge-based analytics, and configurable alarm outputs. Two-way audio is configurable in half-duplex or full-duplex modes with support for LCPM 24-bit, AAC-LC, G.711, G.726 ADPCM, and Opus codecs at multiple sample rates (8 kHz to 48 kHz). Up to 20 unique, configurable video streams can be served simultaneously using multicast or unicast transport (Axis recommends a maximum of 3 unique streams per camera for optimized bandwidth and storage). The 2048 MB RAM and 8192 MB flash memory support firmware updates and ACAP application deployment. No mounting hardware is included; installation requires a wall mount, ceiling arm, or PT positioning unit (sold separately).

Axis Communications Q2111-E Package Contents

• Axis Q2111-E Thermal Camera (body only)
• 60mm F1.2 fixed lens (pre-installed)