Product Overview
Built for demanding outdoor industrial environments, the Axis Q2101-TE is a thermometric IP camera designed to detect heat anomalies and provide early warning of fire before visible flames or smoke appear. Using an uncooled microbolometer with a native resolution of 384×288 pixels and an athermalized fixed 7 mm lens, the camera monitors temperatures across a 55-degree horizontal field of view with a measurement range spanning -40 degrees C to 350 degrees C. Powered by the ARTPEC-8 SoC with a built-in deep learning processing unit, it supports thermometric guard tour capabilities with up to 256 presets, each carrying up to 10 polygonal detection areas, enabling comprehensive temperature monitoring across large or complex facility layouts. Featuring IP66/67 and IK10 ratings, the Q2101-TE operates in temperatures from -40 degrees C to 50 degrees C, making it suitable for chemical storage, waste processing, power substations, industrial yards, and other sites where thermal risk management is a core safety requirement.
Key Capabilities
Early Fire Detection Analytics
Onboard fire detection analytics process thermal data at the edge, flagging temperature anomalies before a fire develops. This allows site operators to respond to heat events in real time rather than reacting after visible smoke or flame is already present.
Thermometric Guard Tour with 256 Presets
The Q2101-TE supports guard tour sequencing with up to 256 presets, each containing up to 10 polygonal detection areas. This lets installers map distinct thermal zones across large industrial spaces, monitoring multiple critical points systematically within a single camera deployment.
ARTPEC-8 with Deep Learning Processing
The ARTPEC-8 SoC includes a dedicated deep learning processing unit alongside 2048 MB RAM and 8192 MB Flash, enabling sophisticated edge analytics without offloading compute to a server. This reduces latency in thermal alarm triggers and supports future analytic expansion via ACAP applications.
-40 C to 350 C Temperature Range
With a monitoring range spanning from extreme cold to high heat, the Q2101-TE is suited to environments where temperature conditions vary widely, from outdoor winter installations to sites where industrial processes generate significant radiated heat that standard cameras cannot detect.
IP66/67 and IK10 Outdoor Protection
Dual-rated for dust ingress, water submersion, and mechanical impact, the Q2101-TE is built to remain operational in exposed outdoor positions including industrial yards, rooftop plant rooms, and perimeter fence lines where the camera may be subjected to wash-down, weather, or accidental impact.
Axis Zipstream in H.264 and H.265
Zipstream dynamically reduces bitrate during low-activity periods while retaining full frame data when thermal events are detected. For sites running continuous thermometric monitoring across multiple camera feeds, this reduces storage and network load without compromising the integrity of recorded thermal event data.
Best For
- Industrial Fire Risk Sites: Waste processing facilities, recycling plants, chemical storage yards, and timber or biomass stockpiles where spontaneous combustion or smouldering heat events require early-stage thermal detection before visual signs appear.
- Power and Electrical Infrastructure: Substations, switchgear rooms, and transformer yards where overheating electrical components need ongoing temperature monitoring across multiple defined zones using the guard tour preset functionality.
- Large Outdoor Industrial Yards: Sites where the 55-degree horizontal field of view and polygonal zone mapping allow a single camera to cover multiple thermal risk points across a wide area without requiring multiple fixed installations.
- Extreme Climate Deployments: Locations with operating temperatures as low as -40 degrees C, including cold-climate industrial facilities and outdoor installations in alpine or remote environments where standard IP cameras would not operate reliably.
- Safety-Critical Compliance Monitoring: Facilities required to demonstrate continuous temperature surveillance as part of fire safety management plans, insurance requirements, or industry standards, where recorded thermometric data and event logs are needed.
Why Choose the Axis Q2101-TE
The Axis Q2101-TE is not a general-purpose surveillance camera. It is a purpose-built thermometric camera engineered for sites where detecting elevated temperatures before an incident occurs is a core operational requirement. The combination of a 384×288 uncooled microbolometer, ARTPEC-8 deep learning processing, and a guard tour system supporting 256 presets with 10 detection polygons each gives this camera a level of thermal zone management that simpler spot-temperature devices cannot match. The athermalized 7 mm lens maintains thermal accuracy across the Q2101-TE’s full -40 degrees C to 50 degrees C operating range, eliminating the focus drift that affects standard optics in extreme temperatures. IK10 and IP66/67 ratings confirm it is built for outdoor industrial mounting, not just sheltered enclosures. Available through Security Wholesalers, the Q2101-TE is a specialist tool for integrators designing thermal detection and fire risk management systems on industrial and infrastructure sites.
Buyer Decision Tips
Thermal vs. Visual Surveillance: The Q2101-TE produces thermal imagery only. It does not capture colour or monochrome visual video. If your site requires both thermal detection and visual identification of people or vehicles, you will need to deploy a standard IP camera alongside the Q2101-TE. Plan your camera positions so that visual cameras cover entry points and identification zones, while the Q2101-TE handles temperature monitoring across the thermal risk areas.
PoE+ Switching Requirement: The Q2101-TE requires PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, Class 4) rather than standard PoE (802.3af). Before deployment, confirm that your network switch or injector supports PoE+ on the port used. Standard PoE switches will not deliver sufficient power to operate the camera reliably, particularly in cold conditions where power draw may increase.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
Axis Q2101-TE |
| Part Number |
02650-001 |
| Sensor Type |
Uncooled microbolometer |
| Thermal Resolution |
384×288 pixels (native); upscalable to 768×576; pixel size 17 μm |
| Spectral Range |
8-14 μm (longwave infrared) |
| Lens |
Athermalized fixed 7 mm, F1.18 |
| Horizontal Field of View |
55 degrees |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
1.3 m (4.3 ft) |
| Temperature Monitoring Range |
-40 degrees C to 350 degrees C |
| Processor |
ARTPEC-8 SoC with deep learning processing unit (DLPU) |
| RAM / Flash |
2048 MB RAM / 8192 MB Flash |
| Video Compression |
H.264, H.265, Motion JPEG; Axis Zipstream (H.264 and H.265) |
| Max Frame Rate |
30 fps |
| Analytics |
Early fire detection, thermometric guard tour (up to 256 presets, 10 polygonal detection areas each), spot temperature reading |
| Power |
PoE (IEEE 802.3af) / PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at), Class 4 |
| IP / IK Rating |
IP66/67, IK10 |
| Operating Temperature |
-40 degrees C to 50 degrees C (-40 degrees F to 122 degrees F) |
| Operating Humidity |
10%-100% RH (condensing) |
| Dimensions |
404 x 159 x 150 mm (15.9 x 6.3 x 5.9 in) |
| Halogen Free |
Yes |
Ideal Use Cases
Waste and Recycling Facilities
Stockpiles of compressed waste, paper, or biomass are prone to internal heating and smouldering. The Q2101-TE’s polygonal zone detection and fire detection analytics allow operators to monitor multiple pile locations for rising temperatures and trigger alarms before combustion spreads.
Electrical Substations and Switchgear Rooms
Overheating transformers, busbars, and switchgear components can be mapped as individual detection polygons within a guard tour preset, allowing the camera to cycle through up to 256 critical points and flag abnormal temperature readings before equipment failure or fire occurs.
Industrial Outdoor Perimeters
With IP66/67 and IK10 protection and an operating range of -40 degrees C to 50 degrees C, the Q2101-TE can be wall or pole mounted in exposed outdoor positions on industrial sites where weather, wash-down, and physical impact are ongoing concerns.
Chemical Storage and Hazardous Materials Sites
Where hazardous materials are stored in tanks or bunded areas, the Q2101-TE can monitor for thermal anomalies across defined zones without requiring personnel to enter risk areas. The -40 degrees C to 350 degrees C measurement range covers the heat profiles of most industrial chemical events.
Mining and Resources Operations
Remote mining sites operating in extreme climates benefit from the Q2101-TE’s cold-weather operating capability and PoE+ powering, which eliminates the need for separate power infrastructure where modern network switching is already in place. Guard tour functionality reduces the need for roving manual inspections.
Data Centres and Server Room Monitoring
Hot aisle and cold aisle thermal profiling, UPS battery bank monitoring, and cooling system failure detection are all practical applications for the Q2101-TE’s spot temperature and polygonal zone capabilities within controlled environments where equipment overheating carries significant operational risk.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your site requires outdoor-rated thermometric monitoring with early fire detection analytics, a wide guard tour preset range, and an athermalized fixed 7 mm lens covering a 55-degree field of view in environments operating at extremes of temperature or exposed to weather and physical impact.
- Choose a different model if: You need visible-light video for identity verification, licence plate capture, or general intruder monitoring. A thermal camera does not replace a standard IP camera for those functions and should be used alongside visual cameras where both capabilities are required on the same site.
- Choose a different model if: Your thermal monitoring requirement covers very long ranges or very narrow zones that would benefit from a different focal length. The fixed 7 mm lens is well suited to medium-range zone monitoring but cannot be adjusted once installed, so confirm your detection distances and coverage area during the design phase.
FAQs
- Does the Axis Q2101-TE capture colour or standard video footage?
No. The Q2101-TE is a thermal-only camera operating in the 8-14 μm longwave infrared spectrum. It does not produce colour, greyscale, or standard visual video. The imagery it generates represents thermal heat signatures across its 384×288 sensor. If visual identification of people or objects is required at the same location, a separate standard IP camera will need to be installed alongside it.
- What does the thermometric guard tour function actually do?
The guard tour function allows the Q2101-TE to cycle through up to 256 saved presets, with each preset containing up to 10 individually defined polygonal detection areas. At each preset position, the camera analyses thermal data within those zones and triggers alarms when temperatures exceed or fall below defined thresholds. This is particularly useful for facilities with many discrete thermal risk points that need to be monitored systematically without requiring multiple cameras.
- What PoE standard does the Q2101-TE require, and does it matter which switch I use?
The Q2101-TE requires PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, Class 4). Standard PoE (IEEE 802.3af) switches do not provide sufficient wattage for this camera. Before deploying, verify that your network switch or PoE injector supports 802.3at on the port you intend to use. This is a common oversight during installation planning and can result in the camera not powering on or operating unreliably.
- How accurate is the temperature measurement across the -40 C to 350 C range?
The Q2101-TE is designed for thermometric monitoring and early anomaly detection rather than laboratory-grade temperature measurement. It is intended to detect rising heat events, relative temperature differences across a scene, and threshold breaches within defined detection zones. For precise absolute temperature calibration requirements specific to your site, refer to Axis Communications’ full technical documentation for tolerance specifications.
- Can the Q2101-TE be used indoors as well as outdoors?
Yes. Its IP66/67 and IK10 ratings confirm it is built for outdoor environments, but it is equally suited to indoor industrial installations such as server rooms, electrical switchgear areas, and manufacturing floors. The same guard tour and fire detection analytics apply regardless of whether it is mounted internally or externally, and its operating temperature range of -40 degrees C to 50 degrees C covers both scenarios.
- Does the Q2101-TE have built-in audio capabilities?
The Q2101-TE supports a full-duplex audio system and Axis edge-to-edge technology, which allows network speakers to be connected to the system to deliver audio alarms when thermal events are detected. This enables automated audio response to fire detection or temperature threshold breaches as part of a wider Axis system deployment, using compatible network speakers connected through the platform.
- Where can I purchase the Axis Q2101-TE in Australia?
The Axis Q2101-TE (part number 02650-001) is part of the Security Wholesalers range, available to security integrators and professional installers. It is a specialist product suited to industrial fire detection and thermometric monitoring system projects. Contact Security Wholesalers directly for pricing, availability, and project support.
Additional Information
AXIS 02650-001 Datasheet
