Product SKU: AXIS Q3536-LVE 02054-001
Product Overview
Encased in a heavy-duty metal dome housing rated IK10+ for impact resistance, the AXIS Q3536-LVE is built for demanding outdoor installations where image detail, deep learning analytics, and long-term durability are non-negotiable. Featuring a 4 MP sensor paired with an 11.3-29.4mm varifocal lens, this camera gives installers the flexibility to frame coverage precisely across wide building facades, car park entries, transport hubs, and critical infrastructure perimeters. Equipped with the ARTPEC-8 processor and a dedicated deep learning processing unit, it runs AXIS Object Analytics on-camera to detect and classify humans and vehicles without relying on a separate server. Built with Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR, OptimizedIR, and an innovative IR-shielded dome to eliminate reflections from rain and snow, the Q3536-LVE delivers consistent, forensic-grade image quality around the clock. Electronic image stabilisation further keeps footage steady in vibration-prone environments, making it well suited to rooftop, bridge, and industrial wall-mount deployments.
Key Capabilities
Deep Learning on the Edge
The ARTPEC-8 processor paired with a dedicated deep learning processing unit allows AXIS Object Analytics to run directly on the camera, classifying humans, vehicles, and vehicle types without requiring a separate analytics server. This reduces infrastructure costs and supports faster, more scalable deployments.
11.3-29.4mm Varifocal Lens
The 2.6x optical zoom varifocal lens with P-Iris control gives installers precise framing flexibility across a wide range of mounting distances and scene widths. This makes the Q3536-LVE adaptable across entrance gates, car parks, building facades, and long corridors from a single dome unit.
IR-Shielded Dome and OptimizedIR
The IR-shielded dome design prevents infrared reflections caused by rain, condensation, and snow that commonly degrade night image quality on standard outdoor domes. OptimizedIR ensures the illumination adjusts to the zoom level, maintaining even lighting across the field of view in low-light conditions.
Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR
Lightfinder 2.0 produces accurate colour images in near-darkness down to 0.08 lux, while Forensic WDR handles high-contrast scenes such as sun-lit entrances or backlit monitoring zones. Together these technologies ensure usable, court-admissible detail across a wide range of real-world lighting conditions.
IK10+ Metal Casing and Extreme Temperature Range
The all-metal housing achieves IK10+ impact protection and operates across an exceptional -50°C to 60°C temperature range, covering alpine environments, desert installations, and industrial sites exposed to extreme conditions. The vandal-resistant construction also protects the lens assembly against redirection and defocusing attempts.
Axis Edge Vault and Built-In Cybersecurity
Axis Edge Vault provides hardware-level protection for device credentials and cryptographic keys, preventing unauthorised access to the camera and the wider network. Intrusion and shock detection sensors provide an additional layer of physical security alerting, suitable for high-security perimeter deployments.
Best For
- High-Security Perimeters: The IK10+ metal dome housing, shock detection, and Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity make this camera suited to critical infrastructure, government facilities, and data centres where physical and network integrity are both required.
- Variable Mounting Distances: The 11.3-29.4mm varifocal lens allows the camera to be framed precisely whether mounted close to an entrance or at distance on a building facade, without needing a different camera model for each scenario.
- Extreme Climate Environments: Operating at -50°C to 60°C with 100% relative humidity tolerance makes this dome suitable for outdoor industrial installations, cold-storage facilities, alpine sites, and tropical or desert environments.
- Vibration-Prone Locations: Electronic image stabilisation compensates for camera movement caused by wind, structural vibration, or plant machinery, keeping footage usable on rooftop mounts, bridges, and industrial structures.
Why Choose the AXIS Q3536-LVE
The AXIS Q3536-LVE stands apart from mid-range outdoor dome cameras through the combination of its ARTPEC-8 processor with a dedicated deep learning processing unit, IK10+ all-metal housing, and a varifocal lens range that spans 11.3-29.4mm. Most fixed-lens outdoor domes cannot adapt to varying mounting distances or deliver on-camera object classification without an additional analytics server. The Q3536-LVE removes both limitations in a single unit. Its IR-shielded dome solves a persistent real-world problem where standard dome cameras produce washed-out night footage in wet weather. Operating across -50°C to 60°C and backed by Axis Edge Vault for hardware-level cybersecurity, this is a camera designed for installations where failure is not an option. Available through Security Wholesalers, the Q3536-LVE is backed by Axis Communications’ reputation for long-term firmware support and open platform integration via ACAP version 4.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens Focal Length and Mounting Position: The 11.3-29.4mm varifocal range suits medium-to-long-distance coverage, for example framing a vehicle access lane from 8-20 metres or identifying faces at a monitored entry from 5-12 metres. If your mounting position is very close (under 4 metres) and you need a wide scene overview, a shorter focal length lens option may be more appropriate. Confirm your mounting height and required field of view before specifying this lens variant.
PoE+ Power Requirement: The AXIS Q3536-LVE requires PoE+ (802.3at, Class 4) or a DC 10-28V supply. Standard PoE switches (802.3af, Class 3) will not deliver sufficient power to operate this camera. Verify that your NVR, PoE switch, or mid-span injector supports PoE+ before installation to avoid commissioning delays.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
AXIS Q3536-LVE (02054-001) |
| Resolution |
4 MP (2688 x 1512) |
| Sensor |
1/1.8″ Progressive Scan RGB CMOS |
| Focal Length |
11.3 mm – 29.4 mm (varifocal) |
| Optical Zoom |
2.6x |
| Lens Iris |
F/1.7 P-Iris (auto iris) |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.08 lux (colour, F1.5, 50 IRE) / 0 lux (B&W, F1.5, 50 IRE) |
| Max Frame Rate |
60 fps |
| Processor |
ARTPEC-8 with dedicated deep learning processing unit (DLPU) |
| Analytics |
AXIS Object Analytics (human, vehicle, and vehicle-type detection and classification); ACAP version 4 support |
| Image Technology |
Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR, OptimizedIR, IR-shielded dome, Electronic Image Stabilisation, Zipstream |
| Pan / Tilt Range |
Pan: 180 degrees / Tilt: -43 to +80 degrees |
| Housing |
Metal dome, white |
| Vandal Rating |
IK10+ |
| Operating Temperature |
-50°C to 60°C |
| Humidity |
10 – 100% relative humidity |
| Power |
PoE+ Class 4 (802.3at) / DC 10-28V |
| Network Interface |
Ethernet 10Base-T / 100Base-TX / 1000Base-T |
| ONVIF Compliance |
Profile S, Profile G, Profile T, Profile M |
| Cybersecurity |
Axis Edge Vault, IP address filtering, password protection, intrusion and shock detection sensors |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) |
18.4 cm x 18.4 cm x 12.4 cm |
| Weight |
2.1 kg |
Ideal Use Cases
Critical Infrastructure Perimeters
Utilities, transport hubs, and government facilities benefit from the IK10+ metal housing, Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity, and intrusion and shock detection sensors, providing both physical and network-level protection in monitored perimeter zones.
Commercial Car Park Entries
The 11.3-29.4mm varifocal lens can be set to capture vehicle detail at medium to long approach distances. AXIS Object Analytics provides on-camera vehicle detection and classification, supporting access management and incident review without additional server infrastructure.
Industrial and Manufacturing Sites
Operating across -50°C to 60°C with electronic image stabilisation to counter structural vibration, the Q3536-LVE suits ceiling and wall mounting in warehouses, processing plants, and outdoor yards where environmental conditions are extreme and footage quality must remain consistent.
Rooftop and Elevated Outdoor Mounts
Electronic image stabilisation compensates for wind-induced camera movement on rooftop and elevated parapet mounts. The IR-shielded dome prevents IR reflections from rain and condensation at height, maintaining forensic image quality during adverse weather at night.
Transport and Public Infrastructure
Stations, bus interchanges, and roadside infrastructure installations require cameras that can withstand both vandalism and extreme temperature cycling. The Q3536-LVE’s IK10+ metal construction, -50°C to 60°C range, and on-camera deep learning analytics meet the demands of this environment without relying on centralised processing.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a varifocal outdoor dome with on-camera deep learning analytics, IK10+ vandal resistance, extreme temperature tolerance, and hardware-level cybersecurity in a single unit – particularly for critical infrastructure, industrial, or transport deployments where server-based analytics are impractical.
- Choose a different model if: Your mounting position is very close-range (under 4 metres) and requires a wide-angle fixed lens – a shorter focal length dome would provide a broader field of view without the unused zoom range of this lens variant.
- Choose a different model if: Your installation is indoor-only with no exposure to weather, vandalism risk, or extreme temperatures – a lighter indoor dome without the IK10+ metal housing would offer a lower-cost solution for lower-risk internal spaces.
- Choose a different model if: Your PoE infrastructure is limited to standard 802.3af switches – this camera requires PoE+ (802.3at) and will not power up correctly on a standard PoE switch without an upgrade or mid-span injector.
FAQs
- What does the IR-shielded dome actually do differently from a standard outdoor dome?
Standard outdoor dome cameras can suffer from IR reflection off the inner dome surface when moisture, condensation, or raindrops are present, resulting in washed-out or hazy night images. The Q3536-LVE’s IR-shielded dome design physically separates the IR illuminators from the dome surface to eliminate this reflection problem, keeping night images sharp and clear in wet conditions typical of outdoor Australian installations.
- Does the AXIS Q3536-LVE require a separate analytics server to run AXIS Object Analytics?
No. The ARTPEC-8 processor includes a dedicated deep learning processing unit that runs AXIS Object Analytics directly on the camera. Human, vehicle, and vehicle-type detection and classification all happen at the edge, removing the need for an additional server. This also means lower system latency and a more scalable deployment when adding multiple cameras across a site.
- What PoE standard does this camera require, and will it work on a standard PoE switch?
The Q3536-LVE requires PoE+ (802.3at, Class 4). Standard PoE switches rated at 802.3af (Class 3) do not supply sufficient wattage to power this camera. Before installation, confirm your NVR, PoE switch, or mid-span injector is rated for PoE+. Alternatively, the camera can be powered using a DC 10-28V supply.
- What is the operating temperature range, and is this camera suitable for alpine or cold-storage environments?
The Q3536-LVE is rated to operate from -50°C to 60°C, covering extreme cold environments including alpine installations and cold-storage facilities as well as high-heat industrial and desert environments. This range exceeds the typical -30°C floor of most commercial outdoor cameras and is one of the features that sets this model apart for harsh-environment deployments.
- Can third-party analytics applications be installed on this camera?
Yes. The Q3536-LVE supports AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) version 4, which allows compatible third-party and Axis-partner deep learning applications to be installed and run directly on the camera. This makes it extensible for specialised use cases beyond the built-in AXIS Object Analytics, such as custom counting, queue management, or other scene-specific detection tasks.
- How does electronic image stabilisation help in outdoor dome installations?
When a camera is mounted on a rooftop, bridge parapet, or industrial structure exposed to wind or plant vibration, physical movement causes footage to shake and become difficult to review or use for analytics. The built-in electronic image stabilisation in the Q3536-LVE compensates for this movement digitally, keeping the image steady without requiring additional physical mounting accessories. This is particularly relevant for elevated or exposed installation positions.
- What cybersecurity features are built into the AXIS Q3536-LVE, and why do they matter for commercial deployments?
The camera includes Axis Edge Vault, a hardware-based security enclave that protects device identity credentials and cryptographic keys against tampering or extraction. Additional protections include IP address filtering, password protection, and built-in intrusion and shock detection sensors that alert when the camera housing is physically interfered with. For commercial and government deployments, these features reduce the risk of a compromised camera being used as a network access point. The AXIS Q3536-LVE is available through Security Wholesalers as part of the broader Axis Communications professional camera range.
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