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AXIS Q87 Bispectral PTZ Network Camera Series AXIS Q8741-E Bispectral PTZ Network Camera AXIS Q8741-LE Bispectral PTZ Network Camera AXIS Q8742-E Bispectral PTZ Network Camera AXIS Q8742-LE Bispectral PTZ Network Camera User Manual...
Solution overview Solution overview The AXIS Q87 Bispectral PTZ Network Camera is intended for mission-critical surveillance that demands 24-hour monitoring of restricted areas, such as airports (1). In difficult lighting conditions (2), the thermal camera can detect objects (3) that the visual camera cannot. This allows you to set up an event, using motion detection on the thermal camera, to zoom in and record with the visual camera.
AXIS Q87 Bispectral PTZ Network Camera Series Product overview Product overview Weathershield Top cover Wiper Front with protective foil Inner cover Thermal lens Visual lens Positioning unit 10 Base unit 11 Base unit screws...
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AXIS Q87 Bispectral PTZ Network Camera Series Product overview SD card slot (microSDHC UHS-I/microSDXC UHS-I) (card included) Fan connector Status LED Factory default switch Input power connector I/O connector RJ45 connector SFP slot for SFP module (SFP module not included)
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AXIS Q87 Bispectral PTZ Network Camera Series Product overview Note The illuminator kit is included for: AXIS Q8741-LE Bispectral PTZ Network Camera AXIS Q8742-LE Bispectral PTZ Network Camera...
HTTPS connection and then change the password. The device password is the primary protection for the data and services. Axis devices do not impose a password policy as they may be used in various types of installations. To protect your data we recommend that you: •...
In difficult lighting conditions the thermal camera can detect objects that the visual camera cannot. This example shows how to set up an event, using AXIS Video Motion Detection on the thermal camera, to zoom in and record with the visual camera.
AXIS Q87 Bispectral PTZ Network Camera Series Setup Both channels share the same preset configurations. 5. Create the home position that includes the area of interest. 6. Create the zoomed-in preset position (call it for instance “gate position”) so that it covers the area in the image where you predict that the moving object will appear.
AXIS Q87 Bispectral PTZ Network Camera Series Setup 1. Point the camera at the nozzle making sure that the nozzle is located in the center of the image. 2. Go to Settings > System > Accessories. 3. Turn on the Nozzle position.
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AXIS Q87 Bispectral PTZ Network Camera Series Setup Note Increasing the max shutter value can result in motion blur. • The shutter speed should be as slow as possible, which means you should set max shutter to the highest possible value.
Setup Note If you use WDR, you may experience some WDR artifacts in the image. Find out more about WDR and how to use it at axis.com/web-articles/wdr PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) How to limit pan, tilt, and zoom movements In this example, the camera is surveilling a parking lot with nearby apartment buildings. Set pan, tilt and zoom limits to ensure privacy for residents.
6. Click Connect. About applications AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) is an open platform that enables third parties to develop analytics and other applications for Axis products. To find out more about available applications, downloads, trials and licenses, go to axis.com/applications To find the user manuals for Axis applications, go to axis.com...
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AXIS Q87 Bispectral PTZ Network Camera Series Setup 1. Disconnect power from the product. 2. Unscrew the four top cover screws and remove the top cover. 3. Insert an SD card into the SD card slot, see Connectors on page 19.
Reset to factory default should be used with caution. A reset to factory default will reset all settings, including the IP address, to the factory default values. Note The installation and management software tools are available from the support pages on www.axis.com/support/downloads 1. Disconnect power from the product. 2. Loosen the four top cover screws and remove the top cover.
To find the latest firmware and the release notes, go to axis.com/support/firmware 1. Download the latest firmware file to your computer, available free of charge at axis.com/support/firmware 2. Log in to the product as an administrator.
Axis product. Check all cabling and reinstall the product. Possible IP address conflict The static IP address in the Axis product is used before the DHCP server sets a dynamic address. with another device on the...
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• Viewing on poorly performing client computers lowers perceived performance and affects frame rate. • Running multiple AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) applications simultaneously may affect the frame rate and the general performance. • Running multiple AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) applications on the Visual and Thermal channels simultaneously...
AXIS Q87 Bispectral PTZ Network Camera Series Specifications Specifications To find the latest version of the product’s datasheet, go to the product page on axis.com and locate Support & Documentation. SD card slot NOTICE TICE TICE • Risk of damage to SD card. Do not use sharp tools, metal objects or excessive force when inserting or removing the SD card.
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AXIS Q87 Bispectral PTZ Network Camera Series Specifications Configurable I/O Configurable I/O Power connector 4-pin terminal block for power input. 24 V AC/DC power connector NOTICE TICE TICE This section is valid for products powered by 24 V AC and 24 V DC only.
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AXIS Q87 Bispectral PTZ Network Camera Series Specifications Position Description Cable color (positioning unit) Cable color (illuminators) +24V IL Black Orange IL1 +VE Gray Purple IL1 -VE Blue Black Yellow +24V IL Orange Orange IL2 +VE White Purple IL2 -VE...
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