Product Overview
For operators maintaining AXIS Q60 PTZ cameras in outdoor environments, the AXIS TQ6817-E Hard-Coated Clear Dome Cover is the confirmed replacement and spare component designed to protect the camera optics while maintaining maximum image clarity. The hard coating applied to this dome significantly reduces surface degradation caused by abrasive cleaning cloths, sandstorms, and airborne dust particles, extending the serviceable life of the dome in demanding outdoor conditions. As the clear variant (part number 03531-001), it is designed to allow full, unobscured visibility of the camera lens direction, which suits applications where camera positioning does not need to be concealed. Compatible with selected AXIS Q60 PTZ cameras and backed by a 3-year Axis warranty, this dome cover is a practical stock item for maintenance teams managing PTZ installations across commercial, industrial, or public-space deployments.
Key Capabilities
Hard-Coated Surface
The specialised hard coating reduces surface scratching from dirty or abrasive cleaning tools, sandstorms, and wind-blown dust. This protects optical clarity over time and reduces the frequency of dome replacements in high-maintenance or harsh outdoor environments.
Outdoor-Ready Construction
Designed for outdoor deployment alongside AXIS Q60 PTZ cameras, this dome cover is built to withstand the environmental demands of open-air installations, including exposure to dust and varying weather conditions common to commercial and industrial sites.
Clear Optical Dome
The clear variant provides unobstructed visibility, ensuring that image quality from the PTZ camera is not compromised by tinting or colouration. This is the standard configuration supplied with the camera and suits sites where camera direction visibility is not a concern.
3-Year Axis Warranty
Covered under Axis’s standard 3-year warranty, this dome cover offers purchase confidence for maintenance budgets and planned replacement schedules. It is a genuine Axis accessory, ensuring compatibility and quality assurance with AXIS Q60 PTZ camera platforms.
Best For
- Replacement After Physical Damage: Sites where the existing dome on an AXIS Q60 PTZ camera has been scratched, cracked, or degraded by abrasive cleaning or environmental exposure, requiring a like-for-like clear dome replacement.
- Spare Parts Inventory: Maintenance teams and security integrators managing multiple AXIS Q60 PTZ installations who benefit from holding spare dome covers on hand to minimise camera downtime during scheduled servicing.
- Open Deterrence Applications: Deployments where visible camera direction is intentional, such as monitored public spaces or entry points where the clear dome leaves the PTZ lens position unobscured as a deliberate deterrent.
Why Choose the AXIS TQ6817-E Hard-Coated Clear Dome Cover
The AXIS TQ6817-E (03531-001) is not a generic dome cover. It is a genuine Axis accessory engineered specifically for selected AXIS Q60 PTZ cameras, meaning the fit, optical properties, and weatherproofing integrity are designed to work as an integrated system component rather than an aftermarket substitute. The hard coating is a confirmed differentiator that extends dome life in abrasive outdoor conditions, reducing the total cost of ownership across long-term installations. A non-coated or third-party dome alternative may compromise optical performance or fit tolerances and can void manufacturer support. Available through Security Wholesalers, the TQ6817-E is a practical procurement choice for integrators and facilities teams seeking genuine Axis spare parts backed by a 3-year warranty.
Buyer Decision Tips
Clear vs. Smoked Dome: The 03531-001 is the clear variant and is the same dome type supplied with the camera from factory. If your site requires the camera’s pan direction to be hidden from view, the smoked dome variant (03532-001) is the alternative. For most replacement and maintenance scenarios, the clear dome is the correct choice unless a deliberate change in visual concealment is required.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Product Name |
AXIS TQ6817-E Hard-Coated Dome Cover – Clear |
| Part Number |
03531-001 |
| Product Type |
Camera dome cover accessory |
| Dome Variant |
Clear |
| Surface Treatment |
Hard-coated to resist scratching from abrasive cleaning equipment, sandstorms, and blowing dust |
| Environment |
Outdoor-ready |
| Compatibility |
Selected AXIS Q60 PTZ Cameras |
| Included with Camera |
Yes – clear dome is included with compatible AXIS Q60 PTZ cameras as standard |
| Alternative Variant |
Smoked dome (03532-001) available separately for concealing camera direction |
| Warranty |
3-year Axis warranty |
| Brand |
Axis Communications |
Ideal Use Cases
Outdoor PTZ Camera Servicing
Maintenance teams servicing AXIS Q60 PTZ cameras mounted in outdoor positions benefit from having this hard-coated clear dome available as a replacement, restoring optical performance where the original dome has degraded from abrasive environmental exposure.
Dusty or Sandy Environments
The confirmed hard coating is specifically designed to resist surface abrasion from sandstorms and blowing dust, making this dome cover particularly well suited to PTZ cameras deployed in arid, coastal, or industrial sites where airborne particulate is a persistent issue.
High-Frequency Cleaning Schedules
In facilities where cameras are cleaned regularly using brushes or cloths, the hard-coated surface reduces the micro-scratching that accumulates over time and gradually degrades image clarity through the dome, extending the interval between replacements.
Integrator Spare Parts Stocking
Security integrators managing ongoing service contracts for AXIS Q60 PTZ installations can stock the TQ6817-E as a genuine Axis spare part, enabling faster on-site dome swaps without waiting for sourcing delays when a camera goes offline.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a genuine Axis replacement or spare clear dome cover for a compatible AXIS Q60 PTZ camera, particularly in outdoor environments where abrasive cleaning or dusty conditions have compromised the existing dome.
- Choose a different model if: Your site requires the PTZ camera’s pan direction to be visually concealed from observers, in which case the smoked dome variant (03532-001) is the appropriate choice instead of this clear version.
FAQs
- What cameras is the AXIS TQ6817-E compatible with?
The TQ6817-E is confirmed as compatible with selected AXIS Q60 PTZ cameras. If you are unsure whether your specific Q60 model is supported, check the Axis compatibility documentation for your camera or contact your Axis-authorised supplier to confirm before ordering.
- Is the clear dome the same as what comes with the camera from factory?
Yes. The clear dome variant (03531-001) is the standard dome included with compatible AXIS Q60 PTZ cameras. This listing is the same dome sold separately as a spare or replacement part, making it straightforward to restore the camera to its original optical configuration after damage or wear.
- What does the hard coating actually protect against?
Axis confirms the hard coating reduces dome susceptibility to scratching caused by dirty or abrasive cleaning equipment, sandstorms, and blowing dust. Over time, uncoated domes can develop a fine network of surface scratches that scatter light and reduce image sharpness. The hard coating slows this degradation in outdoor and high-maintenance settings.
- Can I use this dome cover on indoor Q60 PTZ cameras as well?
Yes. While the TQ6817-E is described as outdoor-ready, using the clear dome on an indoor Q60 PTZ installation is not a problem. The hard coating provides additional scratch resistance that can be just as useful indoors in environments where cameras are subject to regular cleaning routines.
- What is the warranty on the AXIS TQ6817-E?
The TQ6817-E is covered by Axis’s standard 3-year warranty. As a genuine Axis accessory available through Security Wholesalers, it carries the same warranty backing as other Axis hardware products, providing reassurance for maintenance teams and procurement teams factoring in long-term operating costs.
