Product Overview
The AXIS Q8752-E Mk II 03053-001 combines a 640 × 480 thermal imaging sensor with a high-quality visual camera in a single outdoor PTZ housing, making it a powerful solution for perimeter, critical infrastructure, and wide-area surveillance. This version features a fixed 35 mm thermal lens and 30 fps thermal frame rate, making it well suited to Australian projects where the detection geometry has been confirmed and smoother tracking of moving people, vehicles, and objects is required. The thermal channel continuously detects heat signatures regardless of ambient light, smoke, or haze, while the visual channel supports operator assessment and evidentiary recording with colour detail. Equipped with 360-degree endless pan and a -90 to +45 degree tilt range, the Q8752-E Mk II 03053-001 tracks subjects across a full perimeter without the mechanical reversal stop found on conventional PTZ units. Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR strengthen the visual channel in challenging lighting conditions. The housing carries IP66, IK10, and NEMA TS2 ratings for demanding outdoor environments, and hardware cybersecurity through signed firmware, secure boot, and a TPM 2.0 module addresses formal compliance requirements in government, utility, and critical infrastructure deployments.
Key Capabilities
Bispectral Dual-Channel Imaging
A 640 × 480 thermal sensor and a visual camera operate simultaneously within one PTZ unit. The thermal channel detects intruders, vehicles, and heat-emitting objects in complete darkness, fog, or smoke. The visual channel provides the colour detail operators need for situational assessment and recorded evidence, with both streams available concurrently.
Fixed 35 mm Thermal Lens
The fixed 35 mm thermal lens is designed for defined perimeter and long-range surveillance applications where the site layout, detection distance, and viewing angle have been confirmed during project design. This makes the 03053-001 a strong choice where a consistent thermal field of view is preferred over adjustable zoom.
30 fps Thermal Performance
The 30 fps thermal frame rate provides smoother motion tracking than frame-rate-limited 8.3 fps versions. This is especially useful where the camera may be used to follow vehicles, running individuals, or other fast-moving targets across a perimeter, roadway, hardstand, or restricted area.
360-Degree Endless Pan and Extended Tilt
Continuous 360-degree pan with no mechanical stop allows uninterrupted perimeter tracking in either direction. Combined with a -90 to +45 degree tilt range, the camera covers ground-level approaches through to elevated monitoring angles, making it well suited to fence-line and wide boundary coverage without any gap in rotational travel.
Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR
Lightfinder 2.0 increases visual channel sensitivity in near-dark conditions, reducing the need for supplementary lighting at perimeter positions where power availability may be limited. Forensic WDR retains usable detail simultaneously in both bright and deeply shadowed areas, covering high-contrast scenes such as floodlit entry points set against unlit surroundings.
Hardware-Level Cybersecurity
Signed firmware ensures only authorised software executes on the device. Secure boot prevents unauthorised code from running at startup. The TPM 2.0 module provides hardware-isolated cryptographic key storage, supporting compliance obligations common to government, defence, utility, and critical infrastructure procurement specifications that mandate formal device integrity controls.
Best For
- Critical Infrastructure Perimeter Detection: The 640 × 480 thermal channel identifies people and vehicles along boundary lines in complete darkness without relying on external lighting, while the visual channel captures colour detail for assessment once a target is identified.
- Long-Range Fixed Perimeter Views: The fixed 35 mm thermal lens suits sites where the required detection angle and distance have already been confirmed, such as fence lines, utility boundaries, industrial perimeters, and restricted access zones.
- Vehicle and People Tracking: The 30 fps thermal frame rate delivers smoother motion than 8.3 fps variants, making this version better suited to monitoring moving vehicles, personnel, and intruders across roads, yards, and open areas.
- Airport Airside and Runway Boundaries: Endless 360-degree pan supports continuous tracking of aircraft, ground vehicles, and personnel along restricted airside zones, with NEMA TS2 certification addressing temperature cycling and vibration conditions typical of aviation environments.
- Government and Utility Security Compliance: TPM 2.0 hardware key storage, signed firmware, and secure boot directly address formal cybersecurity requirements common in government, defence, and energy utility procurement frameworks.
Why Choose the AXIS Q8752-E Mk II 03053-001
The AXIS Q8752-E Mk II 03053-001 is the fixed 35 mm, 30 fps version of the Q8752-E Mk II bispectral PTZ range. It is best suited to projects where the thermal coverage area has already been planned and a fixed long-range thermal view is appropriate. Compared with the 35-105 mm motorised thermal zoom versions, this model removes the adjustable thermal zoom function, helping reduce project cost while retaining the core bispectral PTZ capability, thermal detection, visual verification, cybersecurity features, and rugged outdoor housing. Compared with the 8.3 fps fixed-lens variant, the 03053-001 provides smoother thermal motion capture, making it the preferred option where Australian deployment conditions do not require a frame-rate-limited export variant.
Buyer Decision Tips
Thermal Lens Selection: Choose the 03053-001 if your site design has confirmed that a fixed 35 mm thermal field of view is suitable. This is typically appropriate for defined fence lines, fixed boundary views, road approaches, and known long-range detection zones. If operators need to change the thermal field of view after installation, consider the 35-105 mm motorised zoom variants instead.
Frame Rate Selection: The 03053-001 is the 30 fps fixed 35 mm version. For Australian deployments where no export restriction obligations apply, this provides smoother thermal tracking than the 8.3 fps fixed-lens version. If your project involves export-controlled regions, end-users, or procurement rules, confirm whether a frame-rate-limited version is required before finalising the part number.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Product Model |
AXIS Q8752-E Mk II 35 mm 30 fps Bispectral PTZ Camera |
| Part Number |
03053-001 |
| Imaging Type |
Bispectral: thermal sensor and visual camera combined in a single PTZ housing |
| Thermal Resolution |
640 × 480 |
| Thermal Lens |
Fixed 35 mm thermal lens |
| Thermal Frame Rate |
30 fps |
| Pan Range |
360-degree endless pan, no mechanical stop |
| Tilt Range |
-90 to +45 degrees |
| Visual Channel Features |
Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR |
| Weather Protection |
IP66 |
| Impact Rating |
IK10 |
| Standards Compliance |
NEMA TS2 |
| Cybersecurity |
Signed firmware, secure boot, TPM 2.0 module |
| Housing Type |
Outdoor PTZ housing designed for perimeter and wide-area installation |
Ideal Use Cases
Power and Utility Site Perimeters
The TPM 2.0 module, signed firmware, and secure boot directly address cybersecurity specification requirements common in energy and utility procurement. The thermal channel maintains boundary detection where perimeter lighting is absent or deliberately minimised for operational or environmental reasons.
Fixed Long-Range Boundary Surveillance
The fixed 35 mm thermal lens is suitable for locations where the detection line and viewing distance have already been defined, such as fence lines, compound boundaries, remote gates, transport corridors, and restricted access approaches.
Airport Airside and Runway Boundary Monitoring
Endless 360-degree pan enables continuous tracking of aircraft, service vehicles, and personnel along restricted airside boundaries. NEMA TS2 certification covers temperature extremes and vibration exposure associated with aviation infrastructure, and IP66 sealing handles weather conditions at exposed runway-adjacent positions.
Port and Coastal Facility Surveillance
IP66 sealing and IK10 impact resistance suit exposed marine locations subject to salt air, sea spray, and physical contact. The thermal channel detects vessel movement through fog, rain, and darkness where the visual channel cannot maintain useful detection range or image quality across open water approaches.
Industrial and Resource Site Monitoring
At mine sites, chemical plants, refineries, and large industrial yards, the 03053-001 provides thermal detection and PTZ tracking across known zones where the fixed 35 mm field of view aligns with the planned coverage requirement.
Transportation and Logistics Hub Security
Forensic WDR addresses the extreme contrast typical of rail yards, port hardstand areas, and freight terminals where overhead lighting creates deep shadow alongside bright zones. PTZ tracking allows operators to direct the camera across large vehicle marshalling areas from a single installed position.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose 03053-001 if: You need the fixed 35 mm thermal lens, 640 × 480 thermal resolution, and 30 fps thermal frame rate for smoother tracking in Australian perimeter or wide-area surveillance projects.
- Choose 03052-001 if: You need the fixed 35 mm thermal lens but require the 8.3 fps frame-rate-limited version for export compliance or project-specific regulatory requirements.
- Choose 03051-001 if: You need 30 fps thermal performance and also require the 35-105 mm motorised thermal zoom lens for adjustable field-of-view control after installation.
- Choose 03050-001 if: You need the 35-105 mm motorised thermal zoom lens but require the 8.3 fps frame-rate-limited version for export compliance or procurement reasons.
- Choose a different product type if: Your site is indoors, fully and consistently lit, and does not require thermal detection. A standard indoor PTZ or fixed dome camera will provide visual coverage at considerably lower cost without the bispectral capability this unit is designed around.
FAQs
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- What does bispectral mean on the Q8752-E Mk II 03053-001?
Bispectral refers to the combination of a thermal imaging sensor and a conventional visual camera operating simultaneously within the same PTZ housing. The thermal channel detects heat emitted by people, vehicles, and objects without requiring any light source, providing detection through darkness, smoke, and haze. The visual channel captures colour detail for operator assessment and recorded evidence.
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- What is different about the 03053-001 version?
“`The 03053-001 version uses a fixed 35 mm thermal lens, a 640 × 480 thermal sensor, and a 30 fps thermal frame rate. It is the fixed-lens, full-frame-rate version of the Q8752-E Mk II range, making it suitable where coverage geometry has been confirmed and smoother motion tracking is required.
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- Is the 35 mm thermal lens adjustable?
“`No. The 03053-001 uses a fixed 35 mm thermal lens. This is ideal where the required thermal viewing angle and detection distance are already known. If adjustable thermal zoom is required, a 35-105 mm motorised zoom version should be considered instead.
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- Why choose 30 fps instead of 8.3 fps?
“`The 30 fps version provides smoother motion tracking, which is useful for vehicles, running individuals, and other moving targets. The 8.3 fps versions are generally selected where export control or procurement rules require a frame-rate-limited thermal imaging device.
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- Does the Q8752-E Mk II 03053-001 require external IR illuminators or supplementary lighting at night?
“`No external illuminators are required for the thermal channel, which detects heat-emitting subjects in complete darkness with no reliance on any light source. The visual channel is supported by Lightfinder 2.0 to maximise sensitivity in low-light conditions, but it still requires some ambient or artificial light to produce usable colour detail.
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- How does the endless pan mechanism differ from a standard PTZ camera?
“`A standard PTZ camera has a mechanical stop at a fixed rotation point, requiring the motor to reverse direction when tracking a subject that passes that limit. The Q8752-E Mk II has no mechanical stop, allowing continuous pan rotation in either direction without reversal. This matters in perimeter tracking scenarios where a subject moving along a fence line or boundary must be followed without interruption.
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- Is the Q8752-E Mk II 03053-001 suitable for port, harbour, and coastal installations?
“`Yes. The IP66 rating confirms protection against sustained water jet exposure, covering rain, sea spray, and wash-down conditions. IK10 addresses physical impact resistance at exposed coastal mount positions. NEMA TS2 covers thermal cycling and vibration, which are relevant in marine environments subject to temperature variation and structural movement.
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- Where can I get guidance on selecting the correct Q8752-E Mk II part number?
“`The AXIS Q8752-E Mk II range is available through Security Wholesalers as part of the full AXIS Communications product range. Because the main differences between the 4 versions involve thermal lens type and frame rate, it is worth confirming detection distance, coverage geometry, operational requirements, and any compliance obligations before ordering.
