Axis 01183-001 Smoked Dome Cover 5-Pack for Q3517-LV/-LVE
Overview
The Axis 01183-001 is a factory-replacement smoked dome cover designed specifically for the AXIS Q3517-LV and Q3517-LVE fixed dome cameras, sold in a convenient pack of five. If you are managing a multi-site deployment or maintaining a campus-wide installation built on the Q35 series, keeping spare dome covers on hand is straightforward risk management — a cracked or hazed dome degrades image quality long before the camera itself fails.
The smoked polycarbonate finish serves a dual purpose: it obscures the camera's pan direction from casual observers, removing the visual cue that tells people exactly where the lens is pointed, and it reduces glare in high-ambient-light interior environments such as retail floors, lobbies, and gaming areas. The hard anti-scratch coating preserves optical clarity over time in environments where domes are subject to cleaning, light contact, or airborne particulates.
Key Features
- Hard-Coated Anti-Scratch Polycarbonate: The anti-scratch coating maintains dome clarity through repeated cleaning cycles — critical in food service, healthcare, or any high-hygiene environment where camera housings get wiped down regularly. A hazed dome can noticeably soften image detail even on a high-resolution sensor.
- Smoked (Tinted) Finish: Obscures lens direction from floor level, which matters in retail loss-prevention and gaming surveillance where obvious gaze-direction undermines deterrence. Smoked covers also reduce overhead lighting reflections that can wash out footage on Q3517-LV/-LVE units installed beneath bright fluorescent or LED arrays.
- Exact-Fit for Q3517-LV and Q3517-LVE: Designed as a direct replacement for the AXIS Q35 series — no modification, no adapter, no compatibility guesswork. Dome covers from other Axis families are not interchangeable; using the correct 01183-001 (often searched as 01183 001) ensures proper sealing and optical alignment.
- 5-Unit Pack: Purchasing in a five-pack reduces per-unit cost and ensures spares are on-site before you need them. For integrators managing service contracts across multiple Q3517 installations, a single order covers planned maintenance and emergency replacements.
Compatibility
The 01183-001 is compatible exclusively with the AXIS Q3517-LV (indoor) and AXIS Q3517-LVE (outdoor) fixed dome cameras. It is not designed for other Axis Q-line or P-line dome families. Verify your installed camera model before ordering — the Q3517 series uses a distinct dome form factor that is not shared across the broader Axis surveillance line.
For integrators specifying Q3517-LV/-LVE units, browse the full range of dome cameras and complement your installation with appropriate mounting hardware. If you are planning a multi-camera deployment, review our camera selection guide to match sensor, lens, and housing to your coverage requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which cameras is the Axis 01183-001 smoked dome cover compatible with?
A: The 01183-001 is designed specifically for the AXIS Q3517-LV (indoor) and AXIS Q3517-LVE (outdoor) fixed dome cameras. It is not compatible with other Axis dome families.
Q: How many dome covers are included in a single order of the 01183-001?
A: Each order includes 5 smoked dome covers.
Q: Will the smoked dome cover affect image quality on the Q3517-LV or Q3517-LVE?
A: Some light transmission reduction is inherent to any tinted dome. However, the Q3517-LV/-LVE sensors are tuned for use with these covers. The anti-scratch hard coating preserves optical clarity over time, minimizing image degradation from surface hazing.
Q: Is the 01183-001 the same dome cover that ships with the camera from the factory?
A: The 01183-001 is the smoked variant sold separately. Cameras may ship with a clear dome cover depending on the order configuration; this SKU lets you add or replace with the smoked finish specifically.
Q: Can this dome cover be used outdoors?
A: The dome cover is compatible with both the indoor Q3517-LV and the outdoor-rated Q3517-LVE. The environmental protection rating of the assembly depends on the camera housing, not the dome cover alone.
The 01183-001 is one of those SKUs that experienced integrators stock before they need it, not after. The hard anti-scratch coating on this smoked dome is the spec that matters most in practice — in retail and hospitality environments where housekeeping staff clean camera domes with abrasive wipes, an uncoated replacement dome hazes within months and visibly degrades footage on the Q3517-LV/-LVE's high-resolution sensor.
Technical Highlights:
- Smoked Polycarbonate Finish: Reduces specular reflections from overhead LED or fluorescent lighting — a recurring complaint on Q3517-LV units installed in bright retail ceilings where a clear dome produces a distracting glare artifact at the lens center.
- Hard Anti-Scratch Coating: Extends service life of the dome in high-contact environments. Clear optical transmission is maintained through repeated cleaning, which matters when the camera is running forensic-grade footage that needs to hold up in incident review.
- 5-Pack Quantity: Sized for integrators managing multi-unit Q3517 deployments — one order covers a standard retail or campus cluster plus leaves spares for reactive maintenance without a second procurement cycle.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm the installed camera model is specifically the Q3517-LV or Q3517-LVE before ordering — the dome form factor is not shared with adjacent Axis Q-line models, and an incorrect dome will not seat or seal correctly.
- In low-light scenes, the smoked tint does reduce light transmission compared to a clear dome. If a Q3517-LVE is installed in a poorly lit exterior zone and already operating near its sensitivity limit, evaluate whether the smoked finish is appropriate or whether a clear dome would better serve that specific camera position.
Best fit: retail loss-prevention, gaming floor surveillance, and corporate lobby deployments where obscuring lens direction is a design requirement and dome durability under regular cleaning is a maintenance priority.
