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  • Page 1 AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series AXIS Q1645-LE Network Camera AXIS Q1647-LE Network Camera User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Applications ........... . AXIS Video Hosting System (AVHS) ....... . .

  • Page 3: Installation

    AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Installation Installation To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. help.axis.com/?&piaId=39149&section=install Installation video for the product.

  • Page 4: Get Started

    Find the device on the network To find Axis devices on the network and assign them IP addresses in Windows®, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager. Both applications are free and can be downloaded from axis.com/support.

  • Page 5: Open The Device's Webpage

    1. Open a browser and enter the IP address or host name of the Axis device. If you do not know the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager to find the device on the network. 2. Enter the username and password. If you access the device for the first time, you must set the root password. See Set a new password for the root account on page 5 .
  • Page 6 AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Get started To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. help.axis.com/?&piaId=39149&section=webpage-overview Axis device web interface...

  • Page 7: Configure Your Device

    AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Configure your device Configure your device Adjust the image This section includes instructions about configuring your device. If you want to learn more about how certain features work, go to Learn more on page 17.
  • Page 8 AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Configure your device • For environments with certain artificial lighting, for example fluorescent lighting, select Flicker-free. Select the same frequency as the power line frequency. • For environments with certain artificial light and bright light, for example outdoors with fluorescent lighting at night and sun during daytime, select Flicker-reduced.
  • Page 9 AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Configure your device 1. Go to Video > Image and click 2. Click for Pixel counter. 3. In the camera’s live view, adjust the size and position of the rectangle around the area of interest, for example where you expect faces to appear.
  • Page 10 4. You can see the number of pixels for each of the rectangle’s sides, and decide if the values are enough for your needs. Optimize the image for traffic surveillance To get the best possible image for traffic surveillance, use the AXIS Traffic Wizard in combination with the Traffic overview scene profile.
  • Page 11 4. If you still have problems, go to Exposure and adjust the Exposure zone to cover the area of interest. Find out more about WDR and how to use it at axis.com/web-articles/wdr. Hide parts of the image with privacy masks You can create one or several privacy masks to hide parts of the image.

  • Page 12: View And Record Video

    AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Configure your device Replace the lens 1. Stop all recordings and disconnect power from the product. 2. Disconnect the lens cable and remove the standard lens. 3. Attach the new lens and connect the lens cable.

  • Page 13: Set Up Rules For Events

    AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Configure your device 6. Select the SMB version or leave it on Auto. 7. Select Add share even if connection fails if you experience temporary connection issues, or if the share is not yet configured.
  • Page 14 AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Configure your device 1. Go to Video > Overlays. 2. Under Overlays, select Text and click 3. Enter #D in the text field. 4. Choose text size and appearance. 5. To position the text overlay, click and select an option.
  • Page 15 AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Configure your device 1. Set up the stream profile to include audio, see Add audio to your recording on page 16. Turn on audio detection: 1. Go to System > Detectors > Audio detection. 2. Adjust the sound level according to your needs.

  • Page 16: Audio

    AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Configure your device Send an email automatically if someone spray paints the lens Activate the tampering detection: 1. Go to System > Detectors > Camera tampering. 2. Set a duration for Trigger after. The value indicates the time that must pass before an email is sent.

  • Page 17: Learn More

    Large capacity of data transmission • Electromagnetic interference immunity Find out more about fiber-optic cable installations on axis.com/technologies/fiber-optics. For information about how to install the media converter see the Installation Guide for this product. Capture modes A capture mode is a preset configuration that defines how the camera captures images. The capture mode setting can affect the camera’s field of view and aspect ratio.

  • Page 18: Remote Focus And Zoom

    The image shows how the field of view and aspect ratio can change between two different capture modes. What capture mode to choose depends on the requirements for the frame rate and resolution of the specific surveillance setup. For specifications about available capture modes, see the product’s datasheet at axis.com. Remote focus and zoom The remote focus and zoom functionality allows you to make focus and zoom adjustments to your camera from a computer.

  • Page 19: Overlays

    H.264 or MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC Note H.264 is a licensed technology. The Axis product includes one H.264 viewing client license. To install additional unlicensed copies of the client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller. H.264 can, without compromising image quality, reduce the size of a digital video file by more than 80% compared to the Motion JPEG format and by as much as 50% compared to older MPEG formats.
  • Page 20 AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Learn more Bitrate control Bitrate control helps you to manage the bandwidth consumption of your video stream. Variable bitrate (VBR) Variable bitrate allows the bandwidth consumption to vary depending on the level of activity in the scene. The more activity, the more bandwidth you need.

  • Page 21: Applications

    Actual average bitrate 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.

  • Page 22: Axis Video Hosting System (Avhs)

    One-click enabled - Press and hold the product’s control button (see Product overview on page 26) for about 3 seconds to connect to an AVHS service over the Internet. Once registered, Always will be enabled and the Axis product stays connected to the AVHS service.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    5. Use the installation and management software tools to assign an IP address, set the password, and access the device. The installation and management software tools are available from the support pages on axis.com/support. You can also reset parameters to factory default through the device’s webpage. Go to Maintenance > Factory default and click Default.

  • Page 24: Technical Issues, Clues, And Solutions

    AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Troubleshooting When the upgrade has finished, the product restarts automatically. You can use AXIS Device Manager to upgrade multiple devices at the same time. Find out more at axis.com/products/axis-device-manager. Technical issues, clues, and solutions If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, try the troubleshooting section at axis.com/support.

  • Page 25: Performance Considerations

    Heavy network utilization due to poor infrastructure affects the bandwidth. • 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.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Specifications Specifications Product overview Top cover Sunshield Sunshield adjustment screws Network camera Heater Wall mount Bottom cover Safety hook...
  • Page 27 AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Specifications Network connector (PoE in) PoE class LED IK10 tool Network connector (PoE out) Cold startup delay switch (Pos 1: Startup -20°, Pos 2: Startup: 0°) Camera housing communication cable Camera heater Safety hook anchor...

  • Page 28: Led Indicators

    AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Specifications LED Indicators Note • The Status LED can be configured to be unlit during normal operation. To configure, go to Settings > System > Plain config. • The Status LED can be configured to flash while an event is active.

  • Page 29: Sd Card Slot

    This product supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards. For SD card recommendations, see axis.com. microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C LLC. microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both.

  • Page 30: Connectors

    AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Specifications Function button Note Focus assistant is only valid for optional P-iris, DC-iris or manual iris lenses. Use the function button to activate the following functions: Leveling assistant - This function helps to make sure the camera is level. To start the leveling assistant, press the button for about 3 seconds.
  • Page 31 AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Specifications 6-pin terminal block Function Notes Specifications DC ground 0 V DC DC output Can be used to power auxiliary equipment. 12 V DC Note: This pin can only be used as power out. Max load = 50 mA 3–6...
  • Page 32 AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Specifications Function Notes RS485B alt RS485/422 RX(B) RX pair for all modes (combined RX/TX for 2-wire RS485) RS485A alt RS485/422 RX(A) TX pair for RS422 and 4-wire RS485 RS485/RS422 TX(B) RS485/RS422 TX(A) Important The maximum cable length is 30 m (98 ft).

  • Page 33: Aptp

    PTZ drivers PTZ drivers APTP This is a list of models supported by this driver. The physical installation depends on your Axis product and the PTZ unit. Important Check what serial communication your Axis product and the PTZ unit will support.
  • Page 34 Pelco Spectra Mini • Videotec DTRX3/PTH310P • Videotec ULISSE • PTK AMB • YP3040 Other models may be supported but this has not been verified by Axis. Technical information DEFAULT capabilities for PTZ driver: Driver Pelco 4.17 Version DEFAULT serial configuration: PortMode...

  • Page 35: Visca

    To change serial port settings, go to System > Plain config > Serial in the device interface. Visca This is a list of models supported by this driver. The physical installation depends on your Axis product and the PTZ unit. Important Check what serial communication your Axis product and the PTZ unit will support.
  • Page 36 AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series PTZ drivers Note Different PTZ units may have other capabilities (both less and more). Movement Absolute Relative Continuous Tilt Zoom Focus Iris AutoIris AutoFocus IrCutFilter BackLight OSDMenu Connection For the RS485/RS422 pin assignment on your device, see RS485/RS422 connector on page 31.
  • Page 37 User Manual Ver. M10.4 AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series Date: November 2022 © Axis Communications AB, 2017 - 2022 Part No. T10115609...

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