Unleash cutting-edge surveillance capabilities with the AXIS Q3538-LVE Dome Camera, built on the ARTPEC-8 platform. This advanced 8 MP camera delivers superior image quality in 4K resolution, ensuring forensic details in any environment. Equipped with deep learning analytics through its DLPU, the camera offers powerful edge-based processing, eliminating the need for external servers. The IR-shielded dome prevents reflections, while features like OptimizedIR, Forensic WDR, and electronic image stabilization guarantee clarity in challenging lighting conditions. Zipstream and H.264/H.265 support optimize bandwidth and storage without compromising image quality.
The robust metal casing, IK10+ rating, and cybersecurity features make this outdoor-ready camera resilient against weather extremes, impacts, and unauthorized access. It boasts flexible cable management, a built-in gyro sensor for leveling assistance, and redundant power supply for uninterrupted operation. Ideal for industrial and machine vision applications, AXIS Q3538-LVE enhances security with human, vehicle, and object detection. Elevate your surveillance game with a reliable, all-encompassing solution that thrives in adverse conditions.
Features:
Applications:
Image Sensor |
1/1.2” progressive scan RGB CMOS |
Lens |
Varifocal, 6.2–12.9 mm, F1.6–2.9 |
Day and Night |
Automatically removable infrared-cut filter |
Minimum Illumination |
Color: 0.07 lux at 50 IRE, F1.6 |
Shutter Time |
1/66500 s to 2 s |
Camera Angle Adjustment |
Pan ±180°, tilt -43 to +80°, rotation ±175° |
Model |
ARTPEC-8 |
Memory |
2048 MB RAM, 8194 MB Flash |
Compute Capabilities |
Deep learning processing unit (DLPU) |
Video Compression |
H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC) Baseline, Main and High Profiles H.265 (MPEG-H Part 2/HEVC) Main Profile Motion JPEG |
Resolutions |
Up to 3840x2160 |
Frame Rate |
With WDR: 25/30 fps with power line frequency 50/60 Hz Without WDR: 50/60 fps with power line frequency 50/60 Hz |
Video Streaming |
Multiple, individually configurable streams in H.264, H.265 and Motion JPEG Axis Zipstream technology in H.264 and H.265 Controllable frame rate and bandwidth VBR/ABR/MBR H.264/H.265 Video streaming indicator |
Multi-view Streaming |
Up to 8 individually cropped out view areas |
Image Settings |
Saturation, contrast, brightness, sharpness, Forensic WDR: Up to 120 dB depending on scene, white balance, day/night threshold, tone mapping , exposure mode, exposure zones, defogging, barrel distortion correction, electronic image stabilization, compression, rotation: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° including Corridor Format, mirroring, text and image overlay, dynamic text and image overlay, privacy masks, polygon privacy mask |
Pan/Tilt/Zoom |
Digital PTZ, optical zoom, preset positions Limited guard tour, control queue, on-screen directional indicator Tour recording (max 10, max duration 16 minutes each), guard tour (max 100) 2x optical zoom |
Audio Streaming |
Two-way, Full-duplex |
Audio Encoding |
24–bit LPCM 48 kHz, AAC LC 8/16/32/48 kHz, G.711 PCM 8 kHz, G.726 ADPCM 8kHz, Opus 8/16/48 kHz Configurable bitrate |
Audio Input/Output |
External microphone input or line input (balanced or unbalanced), line output, digital audio input, automatic gain control Microphone power: Microphone power 5V on tip, ring power 12V on ring, phantom power 12V on tip/ring |
Security |
Password protection, IP address filtering, HTTPSa encryption, IEEE 802.1x (EAP-TLS) a network access control, digest authentication, user access log, centralized certificate management, brute force delay protection, signed firmware, secure boot, signed video, Axis Edge Vault, Axis device ID, secure keystore (CC EAL4 certified), TPM (FIPS 140-2 certified) |
Supported Protocols |
IPv4, IPv6 USGv6, ICMPv4/ICMPv6, HTTP, HTTPSa , HTTP/2, TLSa , QoS Layer 3 DiffServ, FTP, SFTP, CIFS/SMB, SMTP, mDNS (Bonjour), UPnP® , SNMP v1/v2c/v3 (MIB-II), DNS/DNSv6, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, RTCP, RTP, SRTP, TCP, UDP, IGMPv1/v2/v3, DHCPv4/v6, ARP, SOCKS, SSH, SIP, LLDP, CDP, MQTT v3.1.1, Syslog, Link-Local address (ZeroConf) |
Application Programming Interface |
Open API for software integration, including VAPIX® and AXIS Camera Application Platform; specifications at axis.com One-click cloud connection (O3C) |
Onscreen Controls |
Electronic image stabilization Day/night shift Defogging Wide dynamic range Video streaming indicator IR illumination Heater |
Event Conditions |
Analytics, external input, supervised external input, edge storage events, virtual inputs through API Audio: audio detection, audio clip playing Call: state, state change Device status: above operating temperature, above or below operating temperature, below operating temperature, IP address removed, network lost, new IP address, shock detected, casing open, storage failure, system ready, within operating temperature Digital audio: digital signal contains Axis metadata, digital signal has invalid sample rate, digital signal missing, digital signal okay Edge storage: recording ongoing, storage disruption, storage health issues detected I/O: digital input, manual trigger, virtual input MQTT subscribe MQTT: stateless Scheduled and recurring: schedule Video: tampering, average bitrate degradation, day-night mode, live stream open |
Event Actions |
I/O: toggle I/O once, toggle I/O while the rule is active Record video: SD card and network share Upload of images or video clips: FTP, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, network share and email Pre- and post-alarm video or image buffering for recording or upload Notification: email, HTTP, HTTPS, TCP and SNMP trap Calls: end SIP call, make SIP call, answer call MQTT publish Overlay text, external output activation, play audio clip, zoom preset, day/night mode, make call, flash status LED, use lights, set defog mode, send MQTT publish message, set WDR mode |
Data Streaming |
Event Data |
Built-in installation aids |
Leveling assistant, straighten image, image grid, pixel counter |
Compute Capabilities |
Deep learning processing unit (DLPU) |
AXIS Object Analytics |
Object classes: humans, vehicles (types: cars, buses, trucks, bikes) Trigger conditions: line crossing, object in area, time in areaBETA Up to 10 scenarios Metadata visualized with trajectories and color-coded bounding boxes Polygon include/exclude areas Perspective configuration ONVIF Motion Alarm event |
Applications |
Included AXIS Object Analytics AXIS Video Motion Detection, active tampering alarm, audio detection Supported Support for AXIS Camera Application Platform enabling installation of third-party applications |
Casing |
IP66-, IP6K9K-, NEMA 4X- and IK10+-rated Polycarbonate hard coated dome Aluminum and plastic casing, polycarbonate (PC) dome, sunshield (PC/ASA) Color: white NCS S 1002-B |
Mounting |
Mounting bracket with junction box holes (double-gang, single-gang, 4” square, and 4” octagon) ¾” (M25) conduit side entry |
Sustainability |
PVC-free |
Power |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3at Type 2 Class 4 Typical 9 W, max 23 W 10–28 V DC, typical 9 W, max 24 W |
Connectors |
RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX PoE, terminal block for two configurable supervised inputs / digital outputs (12 V DC output, max load 50 mA), 3.5 mm mic/line in, 3.5 mm line out, terminal block for DC input |
IR Illumination |
OptimizedIR with power-efficient, long-life 850 nm IR LEDs Range of reach 40 m (130 ft) or more depending on the scene |
Storage |
Support for microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card Support for SD card encryption (AES-XTS-Plain64 256bit) Recording to network-attached storage (NAS) |
Operating Conditions |
-50 °C to 60 °C (-58 °F to 140 °F) Maximum temperature according to NEMA TS 2 (2.2.7): 74 °C (165 °F) Start-up temperature: -40 °C (-40 °F) Humidity 10–100% RH (condensing) |
Storage Conditions |
-40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F) Humidity 5-95% RH (non-condensing) |
Approvals |
EMC CISPR 35, EN 50121-4, EN 55032 Class A, EN 55035, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A), IEC 62236-4, KS C 9832 Class A, KS C 9835, RCM AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class A, VCCI Class A Safety CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-22, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1, IEC/EN/UL 62368-1, IEC/EN/UL 60950-22, IEC 62471, IS 13252 Environment IEC 60068-2-2, IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60068-2-14, IEC 60068-2-27, IEC 60068-2-78, IEC/EN 60529 IP66, ISO 20653 IP6K9K, IEC/EN 62262 IK10+ (50J), NEMA 250 Type 4X, NEMA TS 2 (2.2.7-2.2.9) Network NIST SP500-267 |
Dimensions |
Height: 124 mm (4.9 in), 184 mm (7.3 in) including weathershield ø 183 mm (7.2 in) |
Weight |
2.1 kg (4.6 lb) including weathershield |
Included Accessories |
Installation guide, Windows® decoder 1-user license, drill hole template, terminal block connectors for DC and I/O, RESISTORX® L-key, connector guard, cable gasket, conduit adapter, mounting bracket, weathershield |
Optional Accessories |
AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool AXIS Surveillance Cards AXIS TQ3807-E Dome Smoked, AXIS T94M01D Pendant Kit |
Video Management Software |
AXIS Companion, AXIS Camera Station, video management software from Axis’ Application Development Partners |
Languages |
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese |
Warranty |
Axis 3–year warranty and AXIS Extended Warranty |