Product Overview
For industrial sites, storage yards, and high-risk perimeters where visible light cameras cannot provide reliable detection, the Axis Q2101-TE offers a purpose-built outdoor thermal imaging solution. This box-form thermal camera is engineered for wall-mounted perimeter and facility monitoring, using an uncooled microbolometer sensor at 384×288 resolution and an athermalized 19 mm fixed lens to detect heat signatures across a 19.4-degree horizontal field of view. Equipped with an ARTPEC-8 processor and onboard deep learning processing unit, it supports early fire detection analytics and thermometric guard tour functionality, with up to 10 polygonal detection areas per preset and up to 256 presets when pan-tilt mounted. It also integrates temperature monitoring across a range of -40°C to 350°C, making it suited to environments where heat anomalies signal equipment failure, spontaneous combustion, or unauthorised intrusion. Rated IK10, IP66, and IP67, it operates reliably from -40°C to 50°C ambient temperature.
Key Capabilities
Thermal Detection Independent of Light
The 384×288 uncooled microbolometer sensor operates across the 8-14 micromet spectral range, detecting heat signatures in total darkness, heavy fog, smoke, and dust conditions where optical cameras lose effectiveness entirely.
Early Fire Detection Analytics
Built-in fire detection analytics and spot temperature reading allow the Q2101-TE to flag heat anomalies before flames develop, making it a critical tool for waste processing, recycling, solar farms, and industrial storage with spontaneous combustion risk.
Thermometric Guard Tour
When installed on a compatible pan-tilt unit, the camera supports automated guard tours with up to 10 polygonal temperature detection zones per preset and up to 256 presets, enabling systematic thermal scanning of large facilities or perimeters without operator intervention.
Broad Temperature Monitoring Range
The camera monitors surface temperatures from -40°C to 350°C, covering the full spectrum from frozen outdoor environments to high-heat industrial equipment. This range supports condition monitoring, not just perimeter detection, adding diagnostic value across industrial applications.
ARTPEC-8 with Deep Learning Processing
The onboard ARTPEC-8 SoC includes a dedicated deep learning processing unit, enabling complex edge analytics to run locally without relying on a server. Combined with 2048 MB RAM and 8192 MB Flash, the camera handles demanding analytic workloads at the edge.
Hardened Outdoor Construction and Cybersecurity
Aluminium housing with IK10 impact resistance and IP66/IP67 weatherproofing suits exposed industrial installations. Secure boot and Axis Edge Vault with Axis device ID provide hardware-level cybersecurity, protecting the camera against firmware tampering and unauthorised access.
Best For
- Industrial Perimeter Monitoring: The 19 mm fixed lens and 19.4-degree horizontal field of view suit long-range detection across fence lines, loading docks, and facility boundaries where precise heat-signature identification at distance is required.
- Fire Risk Environments: Built-in early fire detection analytics and spot temperature monitoring make this camera appropriate for recycling depots, waste transfer stations, solar farms, battery storage facilities, and timber yards where spontaneous combustion is a documented risk.
- 24/7 Detection Regardless of Lighting: Sites without perimeter lighting or with heavy atmospheric interference, including dusty quarry environments, foggy coastal facilities, and poorly lit industrial yards, benefit from thermal detection that is unaffected by ambient light conditions.
- Automated Thermal Scanning on Pan-Tilt Mounts: Facilities requiring systematic scanning of large areas can combine the Q2101-TE with a compatible Axis pan-tilt unit to execute guard tours with per-preset polygonal alarm zones, reducing the need for manual monitoring.
Why Choose the Axis Q2101-TE
The Axis Q2101-TE is not a general-purpose surveillance camera. It is a specialist thermal imaging instrument designed for environments where heat detection, fire risk management, or reliable detection through zero-light conditions is a genuine operational requirement. The 19 mm athermalized fixed lens maintains calibration stability across extreme temperature swings, which is critical for accurate temperature readings in outdoor industrial settings. The ARTPEC-8 processor with onboard DLPU runs analytic workloads at the edge, reducing server dependency and network load. The camera’s support for Zipstream in both H.264 and H.265 reduces bandwidth and storage requirements without compromising thermal detail. With IK10 vandal resistance, IP66/IP67 weatherproofing, and a 5-year manufacturer warranty, the Q2101-TE is built for long-term deployment in demanding conditions. Available at Security Wholesalers, this camera suits system integrators and end-users who need a proven thermometric camera with deep analytics capability at the edge.
Buyer Tip: The 19 mm fixed lens gives a narrow 19.4-degree horizontal field of view with a minimum focus distance of 8.5 m. This lens choice is optimised for long-range detection of specific zones, not wide-area coverage. Before selecting this lens, map your detection distances and zone widths carefully. If you need to cover a broader horizontal area from a single mounting point, Axis also offers the Q2101-TE in shorter focal length variants. Plan camera positions with the specific detection distance and zone geometry in mind, particularly if the camera will be used for thermometric guard tours across multiple angular presets.
Buyer Tip: The Q2101-TE is a thermal camera only. It does not capture colour or monochrome optical video. If your site requires both thermal detection and visual identification of people or vehicles in the same view, plan for a paired optical camera on the same recording system. Thermal imaging detects the presence and heat signature of objects; it does not provide the visual detail needed for identity or licence plate recognition. This distinction matters when designing the security response workflow alongside the camera deployment.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
Axis Q2101-TE 19 mm 30 fps |
| Sensor Type |
Uncooled microbolometer |
| Sensor Resolution |
384×288 pixels (scalable up to 768×576) |
| Pixel Size |
17 micromet |
| Spectral Range |
8-14 micromet (long-wave infrared) |
| Lens |
Athermalized 19 mm fixed lens, F1.23 |
| Horizontal Field of View |
19.4 degrees |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
8.5 m (27.9 ft) |
| Frame Rate |
Up to 30 fps |
| Temperature Monitoring Range |
-40°C to 350°C (-40°F to 660°F) |
| Video Compression |
H.265, H.264 (Axis Zipstream), Motion JPEG |
| Processor |
ARTPEC-8 SoC with DLPU (deep learning processing unit) |
| Memory |
2048 MB RAM, 8192 MB Flash |
| Power |
PoE IEEE 802.3af / PoE+ IEEE 802.3at |
| I/O |
4 alarm inputs/outputs |
| Weather Rating |
IP66 / IP67 |
| Impact Rating |
IK10 |
| Operating Temperature |
-40°C to 50°C (-40°F to 122°F) |
| Operating Humidity |
10-100% RH (condensing) |
| Housing Material |
Aluminium, white |
| Dimensions |
404 x 159 x 150 mm (15.9 x 6.3 x 5.9 in) |
| Cybersecurity |
Secure boot, Axis Edge Vault, Axis device ID |
| Warranty |
5 years |
Ideal Use Cases
Recycling and Waste Processing Facilities
Early fire detection analytics and a temperature monitoring range extending to 350°C allow the Q2101-TE to flag developing hot spots in material stockpiles before ignition, supporting rapid intervention in environments with high spontaneous combustion exposure.
Industrial Perimeter Fence Lines
The 19 mm lens with 19.4-degree horizontal field of view suits directed, long-range detection along fence lines or at facility entry points, where detecting the heat signature of approaching personnel in complete darkness or through fog is a priority over wide-angle coverage.
Solar Farm and Battery Storage Monitoring
Spot temperature reading and polygonal alarm zones allow the camera to monitor solar panels or battery storage units for thermal anomalies indicating equipment failure or fire risk, with alarms triggered before damage escalates.
Ports, Logistics Yards, and Loading Docks
In large open yards where lighting is uneven or absent, the Q2101-TE detects personnel and vehicle heat signatures independently of ambient light, supporting continuous perimeter monitoring across shift changes and overnight periods without additional lighting infrastructure.
Automated Multi-Zone Thermal Patrols
When paired with a compatible Axis pan-tilt unit, the thermometric guard tour feature enables automated thermal scanning across up to 256 presets, each with up to 10 individual polygonal detection zones, reducing manual monitoring load on large or complex sites.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your site requires thermal detection for fire risk management, perimeter intrusion detection in zero-light or obscured conditions, or systematic temperature monitoring across industrial equipment, and the 19.4-degree field of view aligns with your detection zone geometry and standoff distances.
- Choose a different model if: You need broader horizontal coverage from a single fixed mounting point, as the 19 mm lens is a narrow-angle option suited to long-range directed detection rather than wide-area scene overview. If your use case requires visual identification of individuals or licence plates alongside thermal detection, pair this camera with an optical IP camera on the same recording system rather than relying on this unit alone for evidential-quality imagery.
FAQs
- Does the Axis Q2101-TE produce colour video footage?
No. This is a thermal camera only. It captures heat radiation data and renders it as a thermal image, not a colour or monochrome optical video stream. It cannot be used for identity recognition, licence plate capture, or any application that requires visual image detail. For those requirements, an optical IP camera must be deployed alongside it.
- What is the minimum detection distance for this camera?
The 19 mm athermalized fixed lens has a minimum focus distance of 8.5 m. Objects closer than this distance will not be in focus. For installations at close range, a shorter focal length lens variant of the Q2101-TE would be more appropriate. Plan your mounting height and standoff distance to ensure targets fall within the camera’s effective detection range.
- Can the Q2101-TE be used for early fire detection on a recycling site?
Yes. The camera includes built-in early fire detection analytics and spot temperature monitoring, with a temperature measurement range extending to 350°C. It can be configured to trigger alarms when surface temperatures in a defined zone exceed a set threshold, allowing operators to respond to developing hot spots before ignition occurs. This functionality requires appropriate Axis analytics configuration and integration with an alarm management system.
- Does the thermometric guard tour require a pan-tilt unit?
Yes. Guard tour functionality with multiple angular presets requires the Q2101-TE to be mounted on a compatible Axis pan-tilt unit. When installed this way, the camera can be programmed with up to 256 presets, each containing up to 10 polygonal temperature detection zones. In a fixed wall-mount configuration, the camera still provides thermometric monitoring and analytics but cannot perform automated angular scanning.
- What power does the Q2101-TE require and how is it cabled?
The camera is powered via PoE (IEEE 802.3af) or PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) over a standard Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable. No separate power supply is required when connected to a compatible PoE switch or injector. The PoE+ standard supports higher power budgets if connected accessories require additional power draw. Standard maximum Ethernet cable run is 100 m from the PoE source to the camera.
- Is the Q2101-TE suitable for outdoor installation in extreme climates?
Yes. The camera is rated for operating temperatures from -40°C to 50°C with 10-100% relative humidity including condensing conditions, and carries IP66 and IP67 weatherproofing ratings alongside IK10 impact resistance. Its aluminium housing and athermalized lens design maintain thermal measurement accuracy across the full operating temperature range, making it suited to both sub-zero environments and hot industrial sites. The Q2101-TE is available through Security Wholesalers for Australian installations requiring these environmental ratings.
- What cybersecurity protections are built into the Q2101-TE?
The camera includes secure boot, which verifies the integrity of firmware at startup, Axis Edge Vault for hardware-based cryptographic key storage, and Axis device ID for verified device identity on the network. These features protect against firmware tampering, unauthorised access, and network identity spoofing, which is particularly important for critical infrastructure and high-security industrial deployments.
Additional Information
AXIS 02669-001 Datasheet
