The AXIS Q1971-E is a high-performance thermal camera engineered for applications where visibility is compromised by darkness, fog, smoke, or other environmental challenges. Because it senses heat rather than visible light, it can detect and verify people, vehicles, or objects regardless of lighting, helping reduce false alarms and extend security coverage.
Key Features & Capabilities
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Thermal Sensor & Sensitivity: Uncooled microbolometer with <20 mK thermal sensitivity (NETD) at 25 °C and aperture around F1.0. Provides dependable detection in extreme conditions.
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Multiple Lens Options: Available with focal lengths of approximately 7, 13, 19, 25, or 35 mm, allowing coverage from wide to narrow fields of view depending on use case.
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Resolution & Frame Rates: Thermal resolution of 384 × 288. Multiple frame rate variants depending on lens choice (8.3 fps or 30 fps).
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Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS): Helps maintain stable imagery even when mounted on poles or in locations subject to vibration or wind.
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Built-in Analytics: Includes Motion Guard, Fence Guard, and Loitering Guard. Supports use of Axis Perimeter Defender for higher-security detection and classification of humans and vehicles.
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Privacy by Design: Because it’s thermal imaging, visual identification of faces is not possible (providing inherent privacy protection). Thermal palettes (false colour, etc.) are available to help with situational awareness.
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Robust Build & Environmental Ratings:
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IP66 / IP67 for dust and water protection
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IK10 for impact resistance
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NEMA TS2 and NEMA 4X ratings for industrial and harsh environments
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Secure Hardware & Materials Considerations:
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Axis Edge Vault for hardware-based cybersecurity including secure boot, signed OS, and secure key handling
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Halogen-free materials; no active lighting required, reducing power use and maintenance
Use Cases
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Perimeter & Border Security
Protects fences, boundary lines, and restricted areas around industrial, military, or critical infrastructure sites—especially where darkness or weather impair standard cameras.
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Smoke / Fog / Environmental Conditions
Effective in smog, fog, dust, or heavy rain (ports, seaports, forested perimeters), where visible-light cameras struggle.
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Remote or Outdoor Installations
Ideal for power substations, pipelines, communication towers, or other remote sites where lighting is minimal or unreliable.
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High-Security Zones / Loss Prevention
Useful where intrusion detection must be highly reliable, with reduced false alarms caused by shadows, moving headlights, or changing lighting.
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Wildfire or Disaster Monitoring
Detects heat signatures, smouldering, or abnormal hotspots in remote or woodland areas.
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Transport / Port / Sea Surveillance
Monitors shipping docks, coast guard stations, or vehicle crossings where low-light and weather challenges are common.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What kind of subjects can it reliably detect?
A: Humans, vehicles, or other heat-emitting objects. Thermal imaging is effective in darkness, smoke, fog, or other obstructed conditions.
Q: Can it identify people’s faces?
A: No. Thermal imaging does not provide facial or fine detail, which also helps with privacy compliance.
Q: Which lens option should I choose?
A: Short focal lengths (7 mm, 13 mm) provide wider coverage for short-range detection. Longer focal lengths (25 mm, 35 mm) provide narrower, long-range coverage.
Q: How does frame rate affect performance?
A: Higher frame rates (30 fps) provide smoother detection of fast movement. Lower frame rates (8.3 fps) may suffice for slower scenarios and reduce data usage.
Q: Can it handle outdoor mounting in rough conditions?
A: Yes. With IP66/67, IK10 impact resistance, and NEMA ratings, it’s designed for harsh outdoor environments and industrial settings.
Q: Does it have built-in analytics?
A: Yes. Motion Guard, Fence Guard, and Loitering Guard are included, and it supports Axis Perimeter Defender for advanced human/vehicle classification.
Q: What environmental ranges can it operate in?
A: It’s built for a wide operating temperature range and can handle extreme weather, vibration, and wind when mounted outdoors.
Q: What security features are included?
A: Axis Edge Vault ensures device integrity with secure boot, signed OS, and encrypted key management.
