Axis AXIS Q3556-LVE Dome Camera

Axis Communications Q3556-LVE 10mm Overview

The AXIS Q3556-LVE 10mm is a high-performance outdoor dome surveillance camera engineered for wide-area monitoring and security integration. Built on the ARTPEC-9 system-on-chip architecture, this model features a 1/1.8" progressive-scan CMOS sensor with integrated deep learning processing, delivering 4MP resolution with exceptional low-light performance. The 10mm varifocal lens is optimized for broader field-of-view coverage in outdoor perimeter and facility monitoring deployments.

Axis Communications Q3556-LVE 10mm Key Features

• 4MP Resolution with Multiple Format Support: Captures up to 2688×1512 pixels in 16:9 aspect ratio, with additional 16:10 (1280×800) and 4:3 (2016×1512) formats for flexible integration with existing VMS platforms and storage architectures.
• Varifocal 10mm Lens with 2.2x Optical Zoom: 101°–44° horizontal field of view and 54°–25° vertical field of view with remote zoom and focus control. Minimum focus distance of 0.50m enables clear capture of near-field and mid-range subjects. P-Iris control with IR correction maintains optimal depth of field across lighting conditions.
• Forensic-Grade Wide Dynamic Range (WDR): Supports up to 120dB Forensic WDR depending on scene content, enabling simultaneous capture of detail in high-contrast environments with direct sunlight and shadows. Automatic IR-cut filter for seamless day/night transitions without manual switching.
• Exceptional Low-Light and Near-Infrared Performance: Color imaging at 0.01 lux (F1.1, 50 IRE); monochrome at 0.002 lux (F1.1, 50 IRE). Zero-lux capability with IR illumination enabled. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 55dB for forensically usable imagery in darkness.
• High-Frame-Rate Capability: Up to 100/120 fps (50/60Hz) at all supported resolutions without WDR; up to 25/30 fps in all resolutions with Forensic WDR enabled. Controllable shutter speed from 1/49500s to 2s accommodates fast-moving subjects and extreme lighting variance.
• Advanced Video Compression with Bandwidth Control: H.264 (Baseline, Main, High Profiles), H.265 (HEVC Main Profile), and AV1 codec support. Native integration of AXIS Zipstream technology across all compression formats for intelligent bandwidth and storage optimization. Variable, average, and maximum bit rate (VBR/ABR/MBR) modes with low-latency streaming option.
• Deep Learning Processing Unit (DLPU): On-camera DLPU enables real-time object detection, classification, and forensic analytics without offloading processing to external servers. Reduces network congestion and computational overhead in large-scale deployments.
• Multi-Stream and Multi-View Architecture: Supports up to 20 independently configured video streams (Axis recommends maximum 3 unique streams per camera for optimized bandwidth and storage). Up to 7 individually cropped view areas for flexible region-of-interest monitoring and PTZ-like functionality without mechanical movement.
• Pan/Tilt/Rotate Adjustment: Pan ±180°, tilt from -42° to +80°, and rotation ±180° for flexible ceiling, wall, and corner mounting without repositioning hardware. Enables rapid site adaptation and coverage optimization.
• 4GB RAM and 8GB Flash Memory: Robust on-camera storage and processing capacity supports firmware updates, local logging, and edge analytics execution without external dependencies.

Axis Communications Q3556-LVE 10mm Integration & Compatibility

The Q3556-LVE integrates seamlessly with AXIS Camera Station Edge, AXIS Camera Station Pro, AXIS Camera Station 5, and ONVIF Profile S/T/G-compliant video management systems. Recommended pairing with AXIS D1110 4K video decoder for 4K HDMI output and multi-camera monitoring workflows. AXIS Safety Wire (3m) and AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool support rapid field deployment. Compatible with standard network switches supporting Power over Ethernet (PoE) delivery; consult power specifications for PoE+ requirements in high-performance configurations. Supports multicast and unicast streaming via built-in stream reuse functionality for bandwidth-efficient multi-client delivery across enterprise networks.

Axis Communications Q3556-LVE 10mm Package Contents

• AXIS Q3556-LVE 10mm dome camera unit
• AXIS Safety Wire 3m
• AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool