Product SKU: AXIS Q3546-LVE
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Product Overview
For commercial and industrial sites where the surveillance range needs to be precisely matched to the location, the AXIS Q3546-LVE gives installers a choice between two varifocal lens variants within a rugged outdoor dome housing. The 10mm variant covers wider outdoor areas such as car parks, courtyards, and building entrances, while the 51mm tele lens variant reaches farther targets including approach roads, gate lines, and distant perimeter zones. Both support remote zoom and focus to simplify post-installation framing. Featuring Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR, OptimizedIR with an IR-shielded dome, electronic image stabilisation, and up to 2688 x 1512 resolution at 100/120fps, this camera handles difficult lighting, rain, snow, and vibration-prone locations. Built on ARTPEC-9 with a deep learning processing unit, AXIS Object Analytics, and Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity, the Q3546-LVE is suited to critical infrastructure, transport, schools, warehouses, and exposed outdoor perimeters requiring AI-powered edge analytics.
Key Capabilities
Dual Varifocal Lens Options
The Q3546-LVE is available with a 4.7-10mm varifocal lens for wider coverage or a 13-51mm tele lens for long-distance monitoring. Remote zoom and focus on both variants let installers dial in the correct framing after mounting, reducing time spent on manual lens adjustment at height or in difficult positions.
4MP High Frame Rate Imaging
Capturing up to 2688 x 1512 at 100/120fps on a 1/1.8″ CMOS sensor, this camera handles fast-moving activity in vehicle lanes, pedestrian areas, transport terminals, and entrance zones where standard frame rates can miss critical detail during incident review.
Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR, and OptimizedIR
Lightfinder 2.0 preserves colour in near darkness, Forensic WDR handles scenes with strong contrast such as lit entrances or vehicle headlights, and OptimizedIR with an IR-shielded dome maintains clearer night images in rain and snow without unwanted dome reflections.
AI Analytics on ARTPEC-9 with DLPU
The ARTPEC-9 platform and built-in deep learning processing unit run AXIS Object Analytics directly on the camera, detecting, classifying, tracking, and counting humans, vehicles, and vehicle types at the edge. AXIS Image Health Analytics also flags tampering, image degradation, blockage, or redirection.
Electronic Image Stabilisation
EIS compensates for vibration caused by wind, passing vehicles, or machinery, making it particularly useful on pole mounts, bridges, rooftop installations, industrial environments, and any exposed outdoor position where physical movement could otherwise degrade image quality.
Rugged Build with Cybersecurity Protection
IP66, IP6K9K, IK10, NEMA 4X, and a -50°C to 55°C operating range cover demanding environmental conditions. Axis Edge Vault, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified secure key storage, secure boot, and signed OS address the cybersecurity requirements of critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise installations.
Best For
- Wide Outdoor Coverage: The 10mm variant with its 101.8° horizontal field of view suits car parks, courtyards, building exteriors, school grounds, and open outdoor areas where situational awareness across a broad scene matters.
- Long-Distance Monitoring: The 51mm tele lens variant, reaching down to an 8.5° horizontal field of view, is suited to approach roads, distant gates, long fence lines, and perimeter zones where detail on far targets is needed.
- Vibration-Prone and Exposed Installations: Electronic image stabilisation makes this camera a practical choice for pole-mounted positions, bridges, industrial sites, and transport infrastructure where wind or machinery movement affects image stability.
- Sites Requiring Power Redundancy: PoE Class 4 and DC power support allows power redundancy configurations, making the camera suitable for critical infrastructure and high-availability sites where uninterrupted camera operation is a design requirement.
- Cybersecurity-Sensitive Deployments: Axis Edge Vault, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified key storage, IEEE 802.1X, and secure boot suit government, utilities, transport authorities, and enterprise environments where device integrity and network security standards must be met.
Why Choose the AXIS Q3546-LVE
The AXIS Q3546-LVE sits at a level above standard outdoor dome cameras in every measurable way. The ARTPEC-9 platform with a deep learning processing unit delivers edge-based AI analytics that a basic outdoor dome without onboard processing cannot match, reducing network load and supporting faster investigation of events. The choice between a 4.7-10mm wide lens and a 13-51mm tele lens within a single platform means fewer product lines to manage across a site. Remote zoom and focus reduce install time significantly on hard-to-access mounting positions. The combination of Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR, OptimizedIR, and an IR-shielded dome addresses the full range of outdoor lighting conditions in a single camera. Axis Edge Vault with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified cryptographic operations supports compliance-driven deployments. Power redundancy through PoE and DC inputs is a distinct advantage for critical site design. Available through Security Wholesalers, the AXIS Q3546-LVE is backed by a 5-year warranty.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens Variant Selection: Decide on the lens variant before ordering. The 10mm variant (4.7-10mm, part number 02971-001) suits monitoring distances up to around 15-25 metres with wider scene coverage, making it the standard choice for entrances, car parks, and building perimeters. The 51mm variant (13-51mm tele lens, part number 02972-001) is the better fit when targets are farther away and a narrower, more focused view is needed, such as an approach road, distant gate, or long fence line. Both support remote zoom and focus, but the lens range determines what the camera can and cannot cover once installed.
Analytics App Compatibility: AXIS Object Analytics and AXIS Image Health Analytics are included. AXIS License Plate Verifier and AXIS Perimeter Defender are listed as supported where suitable. If specific licence plate verification or perimeter detection workflows are required, confirm application licensing and compatibility requirements before deployment, as these run as separate apps on the camera’s edge processing platform.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
AXIS Q3546-LVE |
| Product Type |
AI-Powered Outdoor Dome Network Camera |
| Resolution |
4MP, 2688 x 1512 |
| Maximum Frame Rate |
100/120fps |
| Image Sensor |
1/1.8″ CMOS |
| System-on-Chip |
ARTPEC-9 with built-in deep learning processing unit |
| Lens Options |
4.7-10mm varifocal (10mm variant, part no. 02971-001) or 13-51mm varifocal tele lens (51mm variant, part no. 02972-001) |
| Horizontal Field of View |
101.8°-44.0° (10mm variant) / 33.1°-8.5° (51mm variant) |
| Optical Zoom |
2.17x (10mm variant) / 3.81x (51mm variant) |
| Remote Zoom and Focus |
Yes, both variants |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.01/0.04 lux colour (variant dependent); 0 lux black and white |
| Low-Light Technology |
Lightfinder 2.0 |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
Forensic WDR |
| IR Technology |
OptimizedIR with IR-shielded dome design |
| Electronic Image Stabilisation |
Yes |
| Compression |
AV1, H.264, H.265, Axis Zipstream |
| Onboard Analytics |
AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Image Health Analytics, AXIS Live Privacy Shield, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Video Motion Detection |
| Supported Analytics Apps |
AXIS License Plate Verifier and AXIS Perimeter Defender supported where suitable |
| Alarm I/O |
2 inputs/outputs |
| Power |
PoE Class 4; DC power support; power redundancy supported |
| IP Rating |
IP66, IP6K9K |
| Vandal Rating |
IK10 |
| Environmental Rating |
NEMA 4X |
| Operating Temperature |
-50°C to 55°C |
| Cybersecurity |
Axis Edge Vault, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified secure cryptographic key storage, secure boot, signed OS, HTTPS, IEEE 802.1X |
| Local Storage |
Memory card slot supported |
| Warranty |
5 years |
Ideal Use Cases
Critical Infrastructure
Utilities, depots, ports, secure facilities, and equipment yards benefit from the Q3546-LVE’s power redundancy, Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 key storage, and NEMA 4X protection, which together support continuous operation in exposed and security-sensitive environments.
Transport and Public Spaces
Stations, platforms, terminals, public walkways, and high-traffic vehicle areas benefit from the camera’s 100/120fps frame rate and AXIS Object Analytics, which can detect, classify, and count both people and vehicles at the edge to support monitoring and incident review.
Car Parks and Perimeter Lines
Vehicle lanes, pedestrian paths, outdoor approaches, and fence lines suit the 10mm wide variant for general coverage, while the OptimizedIR with IR-shielded dome and Forensic WDR maintain useful images around headlights, gates, and low-light entry points overnight.
Long-Range Surveillance
The 51mm tele lens variant narrows the field of view down to 8.5° horizontal, making it suited to approach roads, distant access gates, long perimeter zones, and traffic approaches where identifying detail at range matters more than wide scene coverage.
Industrial and Vibration-Prone Sites
Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, industrial yards, and exposed pole mounts benefit from electronic image stabilisation, which compensates for vibrations caused by wind, passing vehicles, or nearby machinery to maintain a steadier image throughout the day.
Schools and Commercial Exteriors
Entrances, courtyards, loading areas, building perimeters, and shared outdoor spaces benefit from the IK10 vandal resistance, IP66 all-weather protection, and Lightfinder 2.0, which keeps colour and detail usable during early morning and late afternoon periods of low ambient light.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose the 10mm variant if: Your site requires wider general coverage of car parks, courtyards, entrances, or outdoor gathering areas where a horizontal field of view between 44° and 101.8° suits the monitoring distance.
- Choose the 51mm tele variant if: You need to monitor distant targets such as an approach road, remote gate, or long fence line where a 33.1° to 8.5° horizontal field of view provides the focused detail required.
- Choose a different model if: Your site requires full 360° panoramic coverage from a single mounting point, as this camera covers a fixed directional scene and is not a fisheye or multi-sensor wide-area device.
- Choose a different model if: Active deterrence with visible warning lights and built-in speaker announcements is a core requirement, as the Q3546-LVE does not include those features and is positioned as a precision imaging and analytics device rather than an active deterrence camera.
FAQs
- What is the difference between the 10mm and 51mm lens variants of the AXIS Q3546-LVE?
The 10mm variant uses a 4.7-10mm varifocal lens with a horizontal field of view from 101.8° down to 44°, making it suited to wider coverage of car parks, courtyards, and building entrances. The 51mm variant uses a 13-51mm tele lens with a horizontal field of view from 33.1° down to 8.5°, designed for longer-distance monitoring of gates, approach roads, and distant perimeter zones. Both support remote zoom and focus.
- Does remote zoom and focus work after the camera is already mounted?
Yes. Remote zoom and focus on both lens variants allows the final image framing to be adjusted after physical installation, using the camera’s configuration interface rather than manually adjusting the lens at the camera housing. This is particularly useful for cameras mounted at height, on poles, or in positions that are difficult to access once installed.
- What AI analytics does the AXIS Q3546-LVE include as standard?
The camera includes AXIS Object Analytics for detecting, classifying, tracking, and counting humans, vehicles, and vehicle types at the edge. AXIS Image Health Analytics alerts operators if the image becomes blocked, under-exposed, degraded, or redirected. AXIS Video Motion Detection, AXIS Scene Metadata, and AXIS Live Privacy Shield are also included. AXIS License Plate Verifier and AXIS Perimeter Defender are supported as additional apps where suitable.
- How does electronic image stabilisation help in outdoor installations?
EIS compensates for vibrations caused by wind, nearby machinery, vehicle traffic, or structural movement. This makes it particularly relevant for pole-mounted cameras, installations near rail or road infrastructure, rooftop positions exposed to wind loading, and industrial environments where steady image quality would otherwise be affected by ambient vibration throughout the day and night.
- What power options does the AXIS Q3546-LVE support?
The camera supports PoE Class 4 and DC power simultaneously, which enables power redundancy configurations. For critical sites where camera downtime is not acceptable, this means the system can be designed so that if one power source is interrupted, the alternate input keeps the camera running. This is confirmed in the product specification and is a deliberate design feature for high-availability deployments.
- What makes the AXIS Q3546-LVE suitable for cybersecurity-sensitive deployments?
The camera includes Axis Edge Vault, which provides a hardware-secured environment for cryptographic key storage and operations certified to FIPS 140-3 Level 3. Additional protections include secure boot, signed operating system, HTTPS encryption, and IEEE 802.1X network access control. These features support compliance requirements at government sites, utilities, transport authorities, and enterprise environments where device integrity and secure network access are mandatory. This model is available through Security Wholesalers for Australian deployments.
- Is the AXIS Q3546-LVE rated for use in extreme outdoor conditions?
Yes. The camera carries IP66 and IP6K9K weather protection, IK10 impact and vandal resistance, NEMA 4X corrosion protection, and an operating temperature range of -50°C to 55°C. The IR-shielded dome design also helps reduce internal reflections in rain, snow, and wet weather, maintaining clearer OptimizedIR night images in conditions that would degrade performance in standard outdoor domes.
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