Product SKU: D4100-VE
Product Overview
Combining visual and audible warning in a single PoE-powered unit, the AXIS D4100-VE Mk II is a network strobe siren built for automated deterrence, safety notification, and operational signalling across commercial and industrial sites. Featuring an RGB/RGBA LED strobe, a built-in speaker with preconfigured siren sounds, and configurable profiles with priority levels, it replaces the need for separate visual and audible alert hardware. It supports VAPIX, MQTT, and SIP integration, allowing it to be triggered by Axis cameras, analytics engines, access control systems, and third-party IoT platforms. Scheduled health checks can flag device faults automatically, reducing the need for manual inspection. With IP66 weather protection, IK10 impact resistance, and a NEMA 4X-rated casing, the AXIS D4100-VE Mk II is suited to exposed outdoor locations including car parks, gate entries, building perimeters, warehouses, loading docks, schools, and industrial facilities.
Key Capabilities
Strobe and Siren in One Network Device
The AXIS D4100-VE Mk II integrates an RGB/RGBA LED strobe and a built-in speaker in one IP unit, removing the need for separate visual and audible hardware. This reduces installation cost and simplifies wiring for deterrence, access signalling, safety alerts, and operational notifications.
PoE-Powered Installation
Power over Ethernet delivers both power and data through a single cable, making the device straightforward to deploy alongside Axis cameras, access control products, and network speakers. This is particularly useful in car parks, gate entries, and perimeter locations where additional power runs are impractical.
Priority-Based Alert Profiles
Different light colours, patterns, and sounds can be assigned to separate event profiles, each with a configurable priority level. A higher-priority event such as an intruder alarm can automatically override a lower-priority operational notification, ensuring urgent warnings are never masked by routine signalling.
VAPIX, MQTT and SIP Integration
Support for VAPIX, MQTT, and SIP allows the device to connect with Axis cameras, perimeter analytics, access control systems, network audio, and third-party IoT platforms. This flexibility makes it suitable for both security-driven workflows and broader building automation or operational alert scenarios.
Outdoor-Rated Build with Health Monitoring
IP66, IK10, and NEMA 4X ratings protect the unit against water, dust, and physical impact in demanding outdoor environments. Scheduled health checks automatically verify operation at set intervals and notify users of any faults, helping reduce undetected failures in unmanned or remote locations.
Best For
- Perimeter and Deterrence Applications: The strobe and siren combination can be triggered by camera analytics or perimeter detection events to deliver an immediate visible and audible response at gates, fence lines, and building exteriors.
- Access Control Signalling: Configurable profiles allow different light colours and sounds to communicate access granted, access denied, or restricted zone warnings at boom gates, doors, and loading dock entries.
- Industrial and Operational Alerts: In warehouses, industrial yards, and manufacturing sites, the device can signal machinery status, safety zone conditions, and shift or procedural notifications through distinct light and sound patterns.
- IoT and Automation-Driven Workflows: MQTT and SIP support makes it suitable for smart building systems and third-party automation platforms that need a reliable, network-managed alert output without a separate alarm module.
Why Choose the AXIS D4100-VE Mk II
The AXIS D4100-VE Mk II stands apart from simpler standalone sirens because it operates as a fully managed network device rather than a dumb output trigger. Priority-based profiles allow one unit to handle intrusion alarms, access events, safety warnings, and operational notifications simultaneously, with each event type assigned its own light pattern, colour, sound, and priority level. The scheduled health check function actively monitors device status and reports faults, which is a meaningful advantage in unstaffed locations such as remote gates, car parks, or perimeter zones. VAPIX, MQTT, and SIP integration allows it to fit into Axis ecosystems and third-party platforms without additional gateway hardware. The IP66, IK10, and NEMA 4X-rated casing ensures the unit holds up in exposed outdoor environments. Available through Security Wholesalers, the AXIS D4100-VE Mk II is backed by a 5-year warranty and AXIS OS support until 31 December 2033.
Buyer Decision Tips
Integration Planning: Before purchasing, confirm which trigger method your system uses. If your site runs Axis cameras with event rules, VAPIX is the direct path. If you are using a third-party building management or IoT platform, confirm MQTT compatibility. SIP is most relevant if you are integrating with a network audio or intercom system. Matching the trigger method to your existing infrastructure will determine how quickly this device can be commissioned and how many profiles you will realistically need.
Sunshield for Outdoor Daytime Visibility: The AXIS TD4801 Sunshield is a recommended optional accessory for exposed outdoor locations. In bright sunlight or west-facing wall positions, the strobe light may be harder to see without shielding. If the device will be used as a primary daytime visual alert at a gate or car park entry, factor the sunshield into your installation plan and budget.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
AXIS D4100-VE Mk II Network Strobe Siren |
| Part Number |
03105-001 |
| Product Type |
Network Strobe Siren |
| Light Type |
RGB/RGBA LED strobe with configurable patterns |
| Audio Output |
Built-in speaker with preconfigured sounds and siren alarms |
| Alert Profiles |
Configurable profiles with priority levels |
| Integration |
VAPIX, MQTT, and SIP |
| Power |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) |
| Health Monitoring |
Scheduled health checks supported |
| IP Rating |
IP66 |
| Vandal/Impact Rating |
IK10 |
| Environmental Rating |
NEMA 4X |
| Software Platform |
AXIS OS |
| AXIS OS Support |
Supported until 31 December 2033 |
| Included Connectors |
AXIS Connector A 4-pin 2.5 Straight, Gasket C M20, Gasket C M20 Cable 3-5mm |
| Recommended Sunshield |
AXIS TD4801 Sunshield |
| Recommended Mounting Accessories |
AXIS TD4301-E Angle Mount, AXIS TD4601 ACI Conduit Bracket A 1/2″, AXIS T94K01D Pendant Kit, AXIS T91E61 Wall Mount, AXIS T94R01B Corner Bracket |
| Warranty |
5 years |
Ideal Use Cases
Perimeter Intrusion Deterrence
When connected to Axis perimeter analytics or camera event rules via VAPIX, the D4100-VE Mk II can trigger a strobe and siren response the moment unauthorised activity is detected near a fence line, restricted zone, or building exterior, providing an immediate visible and audible deterrent before an operator needs to respond.
Car Parks and Boom Gate Entries
Priority profiles allow the device to communicate access granted, access denied, and safety warnings at vehicle entry points using distinct colours and sounds. Its IP66 and NEMA 4X ratings ensure the unit holds up in exposed car park environments subject to weather, vehicle exhaust, and vibration.
Warehouses and Loading Docks
In noisy industrial environments where voice communication is difficult, the RGB strobe and built-in siren can communicate loading dock status, forklift zone warnings, shift start signals, and restricted area boundaries using configurable light patterns and sounds that are visible and audible at distance.
Schools and Commercial Buildings
The priority-based profile system allows a single device to handle routine access control signalling during normal hours and escalate to a distinct emergency alert pattern for evacuation or lockdown events, ensuring staff and visitors receive clear and unambiguous visual and audible instructions.
IoT and Smart Building Automation
MQTT support allows the device to receive triggers from building management systems, smart sensors, and automation platforms without requiring Axis-specific infrastructure. This makes the D4100-VE Mk II a flexible alert output for energy management systems, occupancy workflows, environmental monitoring, and multi-vendor smart site deployments.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a fully network-managed strobe siren that can be triggered by cameras, analytics, access control, MQTT IoT systems, or SIP platforms, and where priority-based profiles, scheduled health checks, and outdoor-rated durability are requirements for your site.
- Choose a different model if: Your application requires only a basic wired siren triggered by a dry contact output with no need for network control, profile management, or integration with camera analytics. A conventional hardwired alarm sounder will cost less and may be simpler to install if advanced network integration is not needed.
- Consider the optional sunshield if: The device will be wall or pole mounted in a position with direct sun exposure during daylight hours. The AXIS TD4801 Sunshield is a recommended accessory for improving strobe visibility and long-term protection in bright outdoor environments.
FAQs
- What is the AXIS D4100-VE Mk II and how is it different from a standard alarm siren?
The AXIS D4100-VE Mk II is a fully networked strobe siren managed over IP rather than a traditional hardwired alarm output. It supports configurable profiles with priority levels, VAPIX, MQTT, and SIP integration, and combines RGB/RGBA strobe lighting with a built-in speaker in one PoE-powered unit. A standard alarm siren typically offers a single output with no network management or profile flexibility.
- Can the AXIS D4100-VE Mk II be mounted outdoors in exposed locations?
Yes. The device carries IP66, IK10, and NEMA 4X ratings, making it suitable for exposed outdoor installations including building perimeters, car parks, gate entries, loading docks, and industrial yards. For locations with direct sun exposure, the optional AXIS TD4801 Sunshield is recommended to improve strobe visibility and long-term weather protection.
- How does the priority profile system work?
Each alert profile can be assigned a priority level. If the device is actively running a lower-priority profile, such as an operational notification, and a higher-priority event is triggered, such as an intrusion alarm, the higher-priority profile will override the current one. This ensures urgent alerts are never masked by routine signalling, which is important in sites where one device handles multiple event types.
- What integration protocols does the AXIS D4100-VE Mk II support?
The device supports VAPIX for integration with Axis cameras, analytics, and access control products; MQTT for connection to IoT platforms and third-party building management systems; and SIP for integration with network audio and intercom systems. This range of protocols makes it suitable for Axis-centric security installations as well as mixed-vendor or automation-driven environments.
- Does the AXIS D4100-VE Mk II require any additional hardware to connect to PoE switches?
No separate power injector is required. The device receives power and network connectivity through a single Ethernet cable connected to a PoE switch or PoE injector. Included in the box are an AXIS Connector A 4-pin 2.5 Straight, Gasket C M20, and Gasket C M20 Cable 3-5mm for weatherproof cable entry, which simplifies outdoor conduit installations.
- What do scheduled health checks do?
Scheduled health checks allow the device to automatically verify its own operation at configured intervals. If a fault is detected, the system can notify users or administrators, reducing the risk of an undetected failure in an unmanned location such as a remote gate, car park, or perimeter zone where manual inspection is infrequent.
- How long will the AXIS D4100-VE Mk II receive software support?
The device runs on the AXIS OS platform and is confirmed to receive software support until 31 December 2033. This makes it a practical long-term investment for sites where ongoing firmware updates and cybersecurity patches are part of system maintenance requirements. The product is part of the Security Wholesalers range and is backed by a 5-year warranty.
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