Product Overview
For industrial sites, critical infrastructure, and large-area perimeter monitoring where thermal detection is non-negotiable, the Axis Q2101-TE 13 mm 30 fps delivers serious thermometric capability in a rugged box-form housing. Built around an uncooled microbolometer sensor at 384×288 resolution with a 17 µm pixel pitch, this camera operates entirely in the 8-14 µm longwave infrared spectrum, detecting heat signatures and temperature anomalies without relying on visible light. The 13 mm athermalized fixed lens provides a 28-degree horizontal field of view and maintains accurate focus across extreme temperature swings from -40 °C to +50 °C. Equipped with Axis’s ARTPEC-8 processor and a dedicated deep learning processing unit, the Q2101-TE supports thermometric guard tour operations with up to 256 presets and 10 polygonal detection areas per preset when PT-mounted, making it suited to wide-area thermal scanning of warehouses, fuel storage facilities, substations, and industrial yards where early fire detection and temperature monitoring are operational priorities.
Key Capabilities
Thermometric Guard Tour
When PT-mounted, the Q2101-TE supports automated guard tours across up to 256 presets, each with up to 10 configurable polygonal detection areas. This allows systematic thermal scanning of large industrial sites without manual operator involvement, triggering alerts when temperature thresholds are breached.
Early Fire Detection Analytics
Built-in early fire detection analytics use thermal data to identify heat build-up before flames appear. With a temperature monitoring range of -40 °C to 350 °C and a thermal sensitivity of 40 mK, the camera can detect subtle temperature increases across rooftops, machinery, and storage areas that visible-light cameras simply cannot see.
ARTPEC-8 with Deep Learning Processing
The onboard ARTPEC-8 SoC includes a dedicated deep learning processing unit alongside 2048 MB RAM and 8192 MB Flash. Edge-based analytics run locally without dependence on cloud processing, keeping detection fast and reducing network load on bandwidth-constrained industrial networks.
IP66/IP67 and IK10 Rated Housing
The aluminium box housing carries both IP66/IP67 ingress protection and an IK10 vandal resistance rating. This combination suits harsh outdoor industrial environments, including exposed wall-mount positions on warehouses, processing plants, and fuel depots where dust, water, and physical interference are real concerns.
Athermalized 13 mm Fixed Lens
The athermalized lens design automatically compensates for focus drift as ambient temperature changes, an important characteristic for outdoor thermal cameras operating across the full -40 °C to +50 °C range. The 28-degree horizontal field of view and F1.0 aperture maximise thermal sensitivity at the specified focal length.
Zipstream and H.264/H.265 Compression
Axis Zipstream technology dynamically reduces bitrate and storage requirements without sacrificing detail in regions of interest. With H.264 and H.265 support at up to 30 fps, the Q2101-TE keeps recording infrastructure manageable even in multi-camera thermal deployments where storage can become a significant cost factor.
Best For
- Industrial Fire Risk Monitoring: The built-in early fire detection analytics and 350 °C temperature ceiling make this camera appropriate for monitoring high-risk thermal environments such as battery storage, chemical processing, and electrical switch rooms.
- Wide-Area Perimeter Scanning with PT Mounting: When paired with a compatible PT head, the guard tour capability with 256 presets enables automated thermal scanning across extended perimeter fence lines, tank farms, and large open yards.
- All-Weather Outdoor Installations: The -40 °C to +50 °C operating range and IP66/IP67 rating mean this unit functions reliably across Australian climate extremes, from tropical industrial sites to cold-climate facility locations.
- Cybersecurity-Sensitive Infrastructure: Built-in Axis cybersecurity features and edge-to-edge technology support make the Q2101-TE appropriate for deployments where network security compliance and local processing are mandatory requirements.
Why Choose the Axis Q2101-TE 13 mm 30 fps
Where a standard IP camera would fail entirely in zero-light or smoke-filled conditions, the Q2101-TE continues to detect heat signatures with a thermal sensitivity of 40 mK across a monitored temperature range of -40 °C to 350 °C. The 384×288 uncooled microbolometer sensor at 30 fps delivers fluid thermal imaging at the 13 mm focal length, with an athermalized lens that holds focus regardless of ambient temperature swings. The ARTPEC-8 processor with its dedicated deep learning unit means analytics, guard tour logic, and spot temperature reading all run at the edge, without cloud dependency. The IK10 and IP66/IP67 ratings add physical and environmental resilience suited to demanding outdoor deployments. Available at Security Wholesalers, the Q2101-TE is a purpose-built thermometric tool for sites where temperature anomaly detection and early fire alerting are mission-critical operational requirements.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens and Field of View Planning: The 13 mm lens provides a 28-degree horizontal field of view, which is relatively narrow for a thermal camera. This makes it well suited to monitoring specific zones such as a transformer bank, conveyor belt, or section of perimeter fence rather than capturing a wide open area in a single shot. If your site requires broader coverage from a single fixed position, consider whether a wider focal length thermal unit would better serve the layout. For sites requiring multi-zone scanning, the guard tour functionality with up to 256 presets becomes the more effective approach when the camera is PT-mounted.
PT Head and Minimum Focus Distance: The thermometric guard tour capability is only available when the Q2101-TE is used with a compatible PT head, which is sold separately. Factor this into your total installation budget if automated scanning is a core requirement. Additionally, the minimum focus distance of 4 m means targets closer than 4 metres will not be in thermal focus, so this camera is not suited to close-range spot-check applications at the mounting position itself.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
Axis Q2101-TE 13 mm 30 fps |
| Sensor Type |
Uncooled microbolometer |
| Resolution |
384×288 pixels |
| Pixel Size |
17 µm |
| Spectral Range |
8-14 µm (LWIR / longwave infrared) |
| Thermal Sensitivity (NETD) |
40 mK |
| Temperature Monitoring Range |
-40 °C to 350 °C |
| Lens |
13 mm fixed, athermalized, F1.0 |
| Horizontal Field of View |
28° |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
4 m |
| Frame Rate |
Up to 30 fps |
| Video Compression |
H.264 (Baseline, Main, High Profile), H.265 with Axis Zipstream |
| Processor |
ARTPEC-8 SoC with DLPU; 2048 MB RAM, 8192 MB Flash |
| Analytics |
Early fire detection, spot temperature reading, thermometric guard tour (PT-mounted), up to 10 polygonal detection areas per preset, up to 256 presets |
| Power |
PoE IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 2 Class 4 (typical 4.6 W, max 25.5 W); 8-28 V DC (typical 4.1 W, max 25.5 W) |
| Network Connector |
RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T PoE |
| I/O |
Terminal block: 2 supervised and 2 unsupervised configurable inputs/digital outputs (12 V DC output, max 50 mA) |
| Audio Connectors |
3.5 mm mic/line input; 3.5 mm line output |
| IP/IK Rating |
IP66/IP67, IK10 |
| Operating Temperature |
-40 °C to +50 °C |
| Storage Temperature |
-40 °C to +65 °C |
| Housing |
Aluminium box, wall-mount type |
| Dimensions |
404 x 159 x 150 mm |
| Weight |
3.3 kg |
| Other |
Halogen free; built-in cybersecurity features; edge-to-edge technology support; PT-mountable (PT head sold separately) |
Ideal Use Cases
Industrial Fire Prevention
The Q2101-TE’s early fire detection analytics and 350 °C temperature monitoring ceiling make it suited to watch over conveyor systems, electrical cabinets, battery banks, and processing equipment where heat build-up precedes fire by minutes to hours.
Fuel Storage and Tank Farm Monitoring
Fuel storage facilities require continuous thermal surveillance across large areas. With PT mounting and up to 256 guard tour presets, the Q2101-TE can automatically scan multiple tank surfaces and bund areas, alerting operators to thermal anomalies before they escalate.
Perimeter Intrusion Detection at Night
Operating entirely in the LWIR spectrum, the Q2101-TE detects human and vehicle heat signatures without any visible light. This makes it effective for nighttime perimeter monitoring of substations, data centres, and secure industrial sites where lighting is not available or not desired.
Electrical Infrastructure Inspection
Transformer yards, switchgear rooms, and high-voltage distribution areas benefit from continuous thermal monitoring. The 40 mK NETD sensitivity allows the Q2101-TE to detect overheating components before failure, reducing unplanned downtime across critical infrastructure.
Waste and Recycling Facilities
Spontaneous combustion in waste piles and recycling stockpiles is a known fire risk. The Q2101-TE’s spot temperature reading and early fire detection analytics allow continuous monitoring of stockpile surfaces, with configurable polygonal detection zones matched to the shape of each pile.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your site requires continuous thermometric monitoring with guard tour scanning across multiple zones, early fire detection analytics, and outdoor operation across extreme temperature ranges, with the 13 mm lens providing the right coverage angle for your target area at the intended mounting distance.
- Choose a different model if: You need broader thermal coverage from a single fixed position, where a shorter focal length thermal camera would capture more scene area per frame. If your application requires close-range thermal reading below 4 m, a different unit with a closer minimum focus distance would be more suitable. If visible-light imaging is also required at the same location, a dual-sensor camera combining thermal and optical channels would be a better fit.
FAQs
- Does the Q2101-TE produce a visible colour image?
No. The Q2101-TE is a thermal-only camera operating in the 8-14 µm longwave infrared spectrum. It captures heat signatures rather than visible light, producing a thermal image that reflects temperature differences across the scene. It does not produce a standard colour or monochrome visible-light image. If a colour image is also needed at the same location, a separate visible-light camera would need to be installed alongside it.
- What is the thermometric guard tour and when does it activate?
The thermometric guard tour allows the camera, when mounted on a compatible PT head (sold separately), to automatically move through a programmed sequence of up to 256 preset positions. At each preset, the camera monitors up to 10 user-defined polygonal detection areas for temperature changes. If a zone breaches a configured temperature threshold, the system triggers an alert. This enables automated wide-area thermal scanning without continuous operator attention.
- How sensitive is the Q2101-TE to small temperature changes?
The camera has a thermal sensitivity (NETD) of 40 mK, meaning it can detect temperature differences as small as 0.04 °C between adjacent areas of a scene. This level of sensitivity is sufficient for detecting early-stage heat build-up in electrical equipment, overheating motors, and hot spots within material stockpiles well before temperatures reach dangerous levels.
- Can the Q2101-TE be powered over Ethernet?
Yes. The camera supports PoE to IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 2 Class 4, with a typical power draw of 4.6 W and a maximum of 25.5 W. It can also be powered via 8-28 V DC. The RJ45 network connector supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T, so it integrates into standard network switch infrastructure used in most industrial IP camera deployments.
- Is the Q2101-TE suitable for outdoor wall mounting in harsh environments?
Yes. The aluminium box housing is rated IP66/IP67 for dust and water ingress protection and IK10 for resistance to mechanical impact. The operating temperature range of -40 °C to +50 °C covers extreme Australian conditions. The athermalized 13 mm lens maintains thermal focus accuracy across this entire temperature range, which is important for outdoor fixed installations where ambient temperatures fluctuate significantly.
- What analytics does the ARTPEC-8 processor support on the Q2101-TE?
The onboard ARTPEC-8 SoC includes a dedicated deep learning processing unit and runs edge analytics locally. Confirmed analytics include early fire detection, spot temperature reading, thermometric guard tour with polygonal detection zone configuration, and support for Axis edge-to-edge technology. All processing occurs on the camera itself, reducing dependency on server-side analytics software and keeping detection latency low.
- Where can I purchase the Q2101-TE in Australia?
The Axis Q2101-TE 13 mm 30 fps is available through Security Wholesalers, which supplies the unit as part of its professional thermal camera range. When ordering, confirm whether you require a compatible PT head for guard tour functionality, as this is sold separately and will determine the full installation cost for multi-zone scanning applications.
Additional Information
AXIS 02652-001 Datasheet
