Product SKU: Q8752-E
Product Overview
Combining a thermal imaging sensor with a high-quality visual camera in a single outdoor PTZ housing, the AXIS Q8752-E Mk II is engineered for perimeter and wide-area surveillance at sites where visible-light cameras alone cannot guarantee detection. The thermal channel continuously detects heat signatures from people, vehicles, and objects regardless of ambient light, smoke, or haze, while the visual channel supports operator assessment and evidentiary recording with colour detail. Equipped with 360-degree endless pan and a -90 to +45 degree tilt range, the Q8752-E Mk II tracks subjects across a full perimeter without the mechanical reversal stop found on conventional PTZ units. Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR strengthen the visual channel in challenging lighting conditions. The housing carries IP66, IK10, and NEMA TS2 ratings for demanding outdoor environments, and hardware cybersecurity through signed firmware, secure boot, and a TPM 2.0 module addresses formal compliance requirements in government, utility, and critical infrastructure deployments.
Key Capabilities
Bispectral Dual-Channel Imaging
A thermal sensor and a visual camera operate simultaneously within one PTZ unit. The thermal channel detects intruders, vehicles, and heat-emitting objects in complete darkness, fog, or smoke. The visual channel provides the colour detail operators need for situational assessment and recorded evidence, with both streams available concurrently.
360-Degree Endless Pan and Extended Tilt
Continuous 360-degree pan with no mechanical stop allows uninterrupted perimeter tracking in either direction. Combined with a -90 to +45 degree tilt range, the camera covers ground-level approaches through to elevated monitoring angles, making it well suited to fence-line and wide boundary coverage without any gap in rotational travel.
Motorised Zoom and Fixed Thermal Lens Options
The thermal channel is available with a 35-105 mm motorised zoom lens for sites requiring adjustable detection depth, or a fixed 35 mm lens where coverage geometry has been defined during site design. Zoom variants allow operators to reframe the thermal field of view without remounting the unit, providing practical flexibility across large or irregular sites.
Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR
Lightfinder 2.0 increases visual channel sensitivity in near-dark conditions, reducing the need for supplementary lighting at perimeter positions where power availability may be limited. Forensic WDR retains usable detail simultaneously in both bright and deeply shadowed areas, covering high-contrast scenes such as floodlit entry points set against unlit surroundings.
IP66, IK10, and NEMA TS2 Rated Enclosure
IP66 confirms full dust exclusion and resistance to direct water jets including sustained rain and wash-down. IK10 addresses significant physical impact, relevant at exposed perimeter mounts. NEMA TS2 covers temperature cycling and vibration tolerance, meeting traffic infrastructure and utility-grade installation requirements in harsh outdoor settings.
Hardware-Level Cybersecurity
Signed firmware ensures only authorised software executes on the device. Secure boot prevents unauthorised code from running at startup. The TPM 2.0 module provides hardware-isolated cryptographic key storage, supporting compliance obligations common to government, defence, utility, and critical infrastructure procurement specifications that mandate formal device integrity controls.
Best For
- Critical Infrastructure Perimeter Detection: The thermal channel identifies people and vehicles along boundary lines in complete darkness without any reliance on external lighting, while the visual channel captures colour detail for assessment once a target is identified.
- Airport Airside and Runway Boundaries: Endless 360-degree pan supports continuous tracking of aircraft, ground vehicles, and personnel along restricted airside zones, with NEMA TS2 certification addressing the temperature cycling and vibration conditions typical of aviation environments.
- Port and Marine Facility Surveillance: IP66 and IK10 ratings withstand salt air exposure, sea spray, and physical impact at exposed coastal mounts, while the thermal channel detects vessel movement through fog and rain where visual-only cameras lose effective range.
- Government and Utility Security Compliance: TPM 2.0 hardware key storage, signed firmware, and secure boot directly address the formal cybersecurity specification requirements common in government, defence, and energy utility procurement frameworks.
- Large Industrial Site Coverage: The 35-105 mm motorised zoom thermal lens variants allow a single camera position to adjust detection depth across mine sites, chemical plants, or power station grounds, reducing the total number of fixed detection positions required across a wide footprint.
Why Choose the AXIS Q8752-E Mk II
The AXIS Q8752-E Mk II occupies a specific position in the market: an outdoor PTZ unit that integrates thermal detection and a high-quality visual channel in a single housing, removing the need to co-mount separate thermal and optical devices at each perimeter position. The 360-degree endless pan mechanism eliminates the tracking gap created by a mechanical reversal stop, which is a meaningful operational difference when monitoring a subject moving continuously along a boundary. Hardware cybersecurity through the TPM 2.0 module, signed firmware, and secure boot sets this unit apart from standard commercial PTZ cameras that carry no hardware-level firmware integrity controls, making it a viable candidate for procurement specifications that list formal cybersecurity requirements. The choice between the 4 available part numbers, covering zoom versus fixed thermal lenses and 30 fps versus 8.3 fps frame rates, means site-specific requirements around detection geometry and export compliance should be confirmed before ordering. The Q8752-E Mk II is available through Security Wholesalers as part of the complete AXIS Communications product range.
Buyer Decision Tips
Thermal Lens Selection: The 35-105 mm motorised zoom thermal lens variants (03050-001 and 03051-001) suit sites where monitoring distances vary or where operators need to adjust the thermal field of view after installation without remounting the camera. The fixed 35 mm thermal lens variants (03052-001 and 03053-001) are appropriate where coverage geometry has been confirmed during site design and cost reduction is a priority. The price difference between zoom and fixed lens variants is approximately $10,000, making this choice a significant line item in the overall project budget that should be confirmed before submitting a purchase order.
Frame Rate and Export Compliance: The 8.3 fps variants (03050-001 and 03052-001) are configured to comply with export control regulations that limit the frame rate of thermal imaging equipment destined for certain jurisdictions or end-users. For deployments within Australia where no export restriction obligations apply, the 30 fps variants (03051-001 and 03053-001) provide smoother motion tracking and are better suited to capturing fast-moving subjects such as vehicles. Verify any applicable compliance requirements with your legal or procurement team before finalising the part number selection.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Product Model |
AXIS Q8752-E Mk II Bispectral PTZ Camera |
| SKU |
Q8752-E |
| Imaging Type |
Bispectral: thermal sensor and visual camera combined in a single PTZ housing |
| Pan Range |
360-degree endless pan (no mechanical stop) |
| Tilt Range |
-90 to +45 degrees |
| Thermal Lens – Zoom Variants |
35-105 mm motorised zoom (part numbers 03050-001 and 03051-001) |
| Thermal Lens – Fixed Variants |
Fixed 35 mm (part numbers 03052-001 and 03053-001) |
| Frame Rate Options |
8.3 fps (export-compliant variants) or 30 fps (full frame rate variants) |
| Visual Channel Features |
Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR |
| Weather Protection |
IP66 |
| Impact Rating |
IK10 |
| Standards Compliance |
NEMA TS2 |
| Cybersecurity |
Signed firmware, secure boot, TPM 2.0 module |
| Available Part Numbers |
03050-001, 03051-001, 03052-001, 03053-001 |
| Housing Type |
Outdoor PTZ dome, designed for perimeter and wide-area installation |
Ideal Use Cases
Power and Utility Site Perimeters
The TPM 2.0 module, signed firmware, and secure boot directly address cybersecurity specification requirements common in energy and utility procurement. The thermal channel maintains boundary detection where perimeter lighting is absent or deliberately minimised for operational or environmental reasons.
Airport Airside and Runway Boundary Monitoring
Endless 360-degree pan enables continuous tracking of aircraft, service vehicles, and personnel along restricted airside boundaries. NEMA TS2 certification covers the temperature extremes and vibration exposure associated with aviation infrastructure, and IP66 sealing handles weather conditions at exposed runway-adjacent positions.
Port and Coastal Facility Surveillance
IP66 sealing and IK10 impact resistance suit exposed marine locations subject to salt air, sea spray, and physical contact. The thermal channel detects vessel movement through fog, rain, and darkness where the visual channel cannot maintain useful detection range or image quality across open water approaches.
Large Industrial and Resource Site Monitoring
At mine sites, chemical plants, and refineries, the motorised zoom thermal lens variants (35-105 mm) allow a single mounted camera to adjust detection depth across large open zones, reducing the total number of installed positions required to cover a wide operational footprint without leaving unmonitored gaps.
Remote and Border Area Surveillance
The thermal channel operates independently of any light source, making the Q8752-E Mk II suited to remote positions where power for supplementary lighting is unavailable and night-time detection across open terrain is the primary operational requirement. No illuminator infrastructure is needed to sustain thermal detection capability.
Transportation and Logistics Hub Security
Forensic WDR addresses the extreme contrast typical of rail yards, port hardstand areas, and freight terminals where overhead lighting creates deep shadow alongside bright zones. PTZ tracking allows operators to direct the camera across large concourse and vehicle marshalling areas from a single installed position.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose the zoom thermal lens variants (03050-001 or 03051-001) if: Your site requires adjustable thermal field of view to monitor subjects at variable distances, or you need the flexibility to redefine the detection zone after installation without physically remounting the camera.
- Choose the fixed 35 mm thermal lens variants (03052-001 or 03053-001) if: Your thermal coverage geometry has been confirmed during site design, a consistent detection angle is appropriate for the application, and reducing capital cost by approximately $10,000 per unit is a project priority.
- Choose the 30 fps variants (03051-001 or 03053-001) if: Your deployment is within Australia with no export restriction obligations and you need smooth motion tracking for fast-moving subjects such as vehicles or running individuals.
- Choose the 8.3 fps variants (03050-001 or 03052-001) if: Your project involves deployment to regions or end-users subject to thermal imaging export control regulations that require frame rate-limited equipment to maintain compliance.
- Choose a different product type if: Your site is indoors, is fully and consistently lit, and does not require thermal detection. A standard indoor PTZ or fixed dome camera will provide equivalent visual coverage at considerably lower cost without the bispectral capability this unit is designed around.
FAQs
- What does bispectral mean on the Q8752-E Mk II, and how do the two channels work together?
Bispectral refers to the combination of a thermal imaging sensor and a conventional visual camera operating simultaneously within the same PTZ housing. The thermal channel detects heat emitted by people, vehicles, and objects without requiring any light source, providing detection through darkness, smoke, and haze. The visual channel captures colour detail for operator assessment and recorded evidence. Both streams are available concurrently, allowing thermal detection to trigger visual verification in a single unit.
- Can the thermal zoom function on the 35-105 mm variants be adjusted independently of the PTZ pan and tilt?
Yes. The motorised zoom on the thermal channel adjusts the thermal sensor’s field of view independently of the PTZ pan and tilt positioning. Operators can narrow or widen the thermal detection zone without repositioning the camera head. This is useful on sites where monitoring subjects at varying distances from a single mounted position is a regular operational requirement.
- Why are there 8.3 fps and 30 fps variants, and which applies to an Australian project?
The 8.3 fps variants (03050-001 and 03052-001) are configured to comply with export control regulations that restrict the frame rate of thermal imaging devices for certain jurisdictions and end-users. For projects located within Australia where no export restriction requirements apply, the 30 fps variants (03051-001 and 03053-001) provide smoother motion tracking and are better suited to capturing fast-moving subjects such as vehicles. Confirm any applicable compliance obligations with your legal or procurement team before specifying a part number.
- What role does the TPM 2.0 module play in the Q8752-E Mk II’s cybersecurity architecture?
The Trusted Platform Module 2.0 provides hardware-isolated storage for cryptographic keys used to secure the camera’s communications and device identity. Keys are held in dedicated silicon rather than in software memory, reducing the attack surface at the firmware level. For government, defence, and utility procurement, hardware-based security of this type is frequently a formal specification requirement. It works alongside signed firmware and secure boot to form a layered hardware-level integrity chain.
- Does the Q8752-E Mk II require external IR illuminators or supplementary lighting to function at night?
No external illuminators are required for the thermal channel, which detects heat-emitting subjects in complete darkness with no reliance on any light source. The visual channel is supported by Lightfinder 2.0 to maximise sensitivity in low-light conditions, but does require some ambient or artificial light to produce usable colour detail. In complete darkness, the thermal channel remains fully operational while visual channel image quality will be reduced.
- How does the endless pan mechanism differ from a standard PTZ camera’s pan range?
A standard PTZ camera has a mechanical stop at a fixed rotation point, requiring the motor to reverse direction when tracking a subject that passes that limit. The Q8752-E Mk II has no mechanical stop, allowing continuous pan rotation in either direction without reversal. This matters in perimeter tracking scenarios where a subject moving along a fence line or boundary must be followed without any interruption, pause, or direction change in the camera’s tracking motion.
- Is the Q8752-E Mk II suitable for port, harbour, and coastal installations?
The IP66 rating confirms protection against sustained water jet exposure, covering rain, sea spray, and wash-down conditions. IK10 addresses physical impact resistance at exposed coastal mount positions. NEMA TS2 covers thermal cycling and vibration, which are relevant in marine environments subject to significant temperature variation and structural movement. These combined ratings confirm suitability for port, harbour, and coastal facility applications without requiring additional weatherproof enclosures.
- Where can I get guidance on selecting the correct part number and arrange purchase of the Q8752-E Mk II?
The AXIS Q8752-E Mk II is available through Security Wholesalers, which stocks the full AXIS Communications range. Given the price difference between zoom and fixed thermal lens variants and the frame rate compliance considerations across all 4 part numbers, discussing your site’s detection distances, operational requirements, and any applicable regulatory obligations before confirming an order is worthwhile. Contact Security Wholesalers directly for current stock availability and pricing.
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