The AXIS Q2901-E is a robust bullet-style thermal camera designed for remote temperature monitoring in harsh outdoor environments. With thermal imaging at 336x256 resolution, it supports six configurable alarm zones based on temperature thresholds or rapid changes. Isothermal and spot temperature functions aid in identifying heat anomalies like overheating equipment or fire risks.
Features
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Temperature Alarm Zones – Triggers alerts when thresholds are exceeded or temperature rises too quickly.
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Isothermal Palettes – Highlights specific temperature ranges in the image for enhanced visualization.
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Spot Temperature Monitoring – Measures temperature at a precise location in the frame.
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Thermal Accuracy – Detects temperatures from -40 °C to 550 °C with zone-based accuracy.
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Video Analytics – Includes motion detection, active tampering alarm, and support for third-party ACAP applications.
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Outdoor-Ready Housing – IP66/IP67- and NEMA 4X-rated aluminum casing with integrated dehumidifying membrane.
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Two-Way Audio Support – Features audio input/output for communication or alert escalation.
What's Included
- Installation Guide
- Windows decoder (1-user license)
- Wall and ceiling mount bracket
- Allen key
- 5 m (16 ft) network cable
- AVHS authentication key
- AXIS Connector A
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Key Info
Thermal Imaging for Proactive Monitoring
The AXIS Q2901-E offers precise thermal vision at 336×256 resolution and supports up to six temperature alarm zones. It’s ideal for monitoring overheating equipment, detecting fires, or securing perimeters in low-visibility environments.
Real-Time Temperature Alerts
Set alarm zones to trigger if the temperature exceeds a threshold or rises rapidly—ideal for early warning in industrial or critical infrastructure sites.
Visualize Temperature Ranges
Isothermal palettes allow operators to highlight specific temperature bands, making it easy to detect hot spots or abnormal heating.
Pinpoint Accuracy
The spot temperature feature lets you target a specific pixel area to get a live temperature reading, with ±5 °C to ±20% accuracy depending on the range.
Reliable in Harsh Environments
Housed in a rugged aluminum IP66/IP67/NEMA 4X-rated enclosure with a dehumidifying membrane, it's built to withstand extreme outdoor conditions.
Built-In Analytics and Audio
Includes Axis motion detection, active tampering alarm, and supports third-party ACAP analytics. Two-way audio support allows for live communication or alarm escalation.
Flexible Integration and Secure Access
Supports HTTPS encryption, IEEE 802.1X network access control, ONVIF S/G profiles, and is compatible with AXIS Camera Station and third-party VMS platforms.
Tech Specs
| Specification |
Details |
| **Camera** |
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| Sensor |
Uncooled Microbolometer, 336x256, 17 µm, 8–14 µm spectral range |
| Lens Options |
9 mm (35° H FOV), 19 mm (17° H FOV) |
| Min. Focus Distance |
9 mm: 2.1 m, 19 mm: 9.5 m |
| NETD |
< 50 mK |
| Detection Range |
Object must cover ≥10×10 pixels |
| **Thermography** |
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| Temperature Range |
-40 °C to 550 °C (-40 °F to 1022 °F) |
| Temperature Accuracy |
±5 °C below 100 °C; ±5% below 150 °C; ±20% above 150 °C |
| **Video** |
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| Compression |
H.264 (Main/Baseline), Motion JPEG |
| Resolution |
Native 336x256, upscaled to 720x576 |
| Frame Rate |
Up to 8.3 fps |
| Streams |
3 individually configurable H.264/MJPEG streams |
| Image Settings |
Gain, sharpness, exposure, palette, rotation, privacy masks, overlays |
| **Audio** |
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| Streaming |
Two-way audio |
| Encoding |
AAC-LC, G.711, G.726 |
| I/O |
Mic or line input, line output |
| **Network** |
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| Protocols |
IPv4/6, HTTPS, FTP, SNMP, RTSP/RTP, SSH, MQTT, IEEE 802.1X, etc. |
| Security |
Password, HTTPS encryption, digest auth, centralized cert mgmt |
| Connectors |
RJ45, terminal block, 8-pin I/O header |
| **System Integration** |
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| API |
VAPIX, ONVIF S/G, ACAP, one-click cloud |
| Triggers |
Motion, tampering, temperature, audio, time schedule, live stream access |
| Actions |
File upload, SNMP trap, overlays, LED, SD/NAS recording |
| **General** |
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| Casing |
Aluminum, IP66/IP67, NEMA 4X, dehumidifying membrane, germanium window |
| Memory |
256 MB RAM, 128 MB Flash |
| Power |
PoE (802.3af), 8–28 V DC, 20–24 V AC |
| Storage |
microSD/SDHC/SDXC with encryption, NAS support |
| Operating Conditions |
-40 °C to 60 °C, 10–100% RH |
| Dimensions |
Not specified |
| Weight |
2 kg (4.4 lb) |
| Languages |
EN, DE, FR, ES, IT, RU, ZH (Simplified/Traditional), JA, KO, PT |
| Warranty |
5-year warranty |
Q&A
Q1: What temperature range can the AXIS Q2901-E detect?
A: It can detect temperatures from -40 °C to 550 °C (-40 °F to 1022 °F), making it suitable for industrial safety, fire detection, and critical infrastructure monitoring.
Q2: Can this camera send alerts based on temperature changes?
A: Yes. You can configure up to six zones that trigger alarms if the temperature exceeds a set limit or increases too quickly.
Q3: Is the camera suitable for outdoor use?
A: Absolutely. It’s housed in a durable aluminum casing rated IP66/IP67 and NEMA 4X, built to operate in temperatures from -40 °C to 60 °C.
Q4: What is the resolution of the thermal image?
A: The camera uses a 336×256 pixel thermal sensor, which can be scaled up to 720×576 for video streaming purposes.
Q5: Does it support audio functionality?
A: Yes. It includes two-way audio with support for microphone input and line output, allowing live communication or sound-triggered events.
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