Axis Q1971-E 19mm Thermal Bullet Camera Overview
The Axis Q1971-E 19mm (Model 02950-001) is a rugged outdoor thermal network camera designed for 24/7 perimeter detection and verification regardless of weather, lighting, or scene contrast. This compact bullet camera operates on the ARTPEC 8 platform and delivers thermal detection capabilities with integrated AI-based analytics support, making it ideal for security integrators deploying challenging outdoor surveillance environments where traditional visible-light cameras are insufficient.
Axis Q1971-E 19mm Key Features
- Thermal Detection with <20 mK NETD: Uncooled microbolometer sensor provides sensitivity below 20 millikelvin at 25°C, enabling reliable thermal identification in complete darkness, fog, smoke, and low-contrast scenes without visible-light dependency.
- QVGA 384×288 Resolution with Athermalized 19mm Lens: Delivers 19° horizontal field of view with F1.24 aperture and 8.3 fps frame rate. Thermalized lens design ensures stable thermal imagery across operating temperature ranges. Near focus distance of 8.3 meters (27.2 ft) suits medium-range perimeter monitoring.
- Efficient Thermal Compression: Supports H.265 Main Profile and H.264 Baseline/Main/High Profiles with Axis Zipstream technology for bandwidth and storage optimization on thermal streams without quality loss.
- Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS): Compensates for camera movement and vibration, critical for outdoor wall and ceiling installations subject to wind, building sway, or mounting structure movement.
- Perimeter Defender AI Analytics: Camera supports Axis Camera Application Platform (ACAP) enabling installation of Perimeter Defender with deep learning-based intrusion detection. Includes built-in video motion detection, audio detection, and shock detection for rapid threat alerting.
- Dual Supervised I/O Ports: Two configurable input/output ports enable integration with external devices—horn speakers for audio alarms, gate controls, or sensor inputs—with supervised fault detection.
- Audio Input Capability: Audio input port enables integration of external microphones or audio sensors for multi-modal threat detection.
- Local Recording and Edge Storage: Supports local storage for edge-based recording, reducing dependency on centralized storage infrastructure and enabling offline forensic review.
- Extreme Ruggedness: IP66 (dust-tight, high-pressure water jets), IP67 (immersion up to 1 meter), NEMA 4X (stainless-steel environments), and IK10 (20 joule impact resistance) ratings certify durability in harsh outdoor installations. UL listed and compliant to MIL-STD-810H and MIL-STD-521.4 for military-grade environmental resilience.
- Secure Thermal Sensor Manufacturing: Thermal image sensor manufactured within the European Union and subject to EU export control regulations—compliance required for regulated deployments.
- Halogen-Free Construction: PVC, BFR, and CFR-free design meets environmental and workplace safety standards.
Axis Q1971-E 19mm Integration & Compatibility
Full ONVIF support ensures VMS platform compatibility across major systems including Axis Camera Station, Milestone XProtect, and third-party ONVIF-compliant platforms. Axis Edge Vault provides FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified key storage and cryptographic operations for secure device authentication and encrypted video transmission. Camera Application Platform (ACAP) support enables deployment of Perimeter Defender and other third-party thermal analytics applications directly on the device. Two supervised I/O ports and audio input provide flexible integration with external alarm systems, public address networks, and sensor inputs. Supports wall and ceiling mounting configurations for flexible deployment at building perimeters, entry points, and critical infrastructure boundaries.
