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  • Page 1 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Table of Contents Get started ..........

  • Page 3: 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. For more information about how to find and assign IP addresses, go to How to assign an IP address and access your device.

  • Page 4: Webpage Overview

    Secure passwords Important Axis devices send the initially set password in clear text over the network. To protect your device after the first login, set up a secure and encrypted HTTPS connection and then change the password. The device password is the primary protection for your data and services. Axis devices do not impose a password policy as they may be used in various types of installations.

  • Page 5: Configure Your Device

    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. Replace the lens 1.
  • Page 6 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Configure your device 5. Log in to the product’s webpage, go to the Image tab and then select the P-Iris lens you have installed. Note If you use a DC iris lens, select Generic DC Iris.
  • Page 7 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Configure your device Note When you open the aperture, the depth of field gets shallower. • Move the Aperture slider toward Open. If you still have problems with motion blur: • Increase the light level in the scene.
  • Page 8 3. 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. Stabilize a shaky image with electronic image stabilization (EIS) Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) can be used in environments where the product is mounted in an exposed location and subject to vibrations, for example, wind or passing traffic.
  • Page 9 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 10: Pan, Tilt, And Zoom (Ptz)

    AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Configure your device 12. Click Done. View area A view area is a cropped part of the full view. You can stream and store view areas instead of the full view to minimize bandwidth and storage needs.

  • Page 11: Overlays

    Show a text overlay in the video stream when the device detects an object This example explains how to display the text “Motion detected” when the device detects an object. Make sure that AXIS Object Analytics is running: 1. Go to Apps > AXIS Object Analytics.

  • Page 12: Streaming And Storage

    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 13 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Configure your device the more bandwidth you need. With variable bitrate you are guaranteed constant image quality, but you need to make sure you have storage margins. Maximum bitrate (MBR) Maximum bitrate lets you set a target bitrate to handle bitrate limitations in your system. You might see a decline in image quality or frame rate as the instantaneous bitrate is kept below the specified target bitrate.
  • Page 14 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Configure your device kbit/s Target bitrate Actual average bitrate You can also turn on maximum bitrate and specify a target bitrate within the average bitrate option. kbit/s Target bitrate Actual average bitrate Set up network storage To store recordings on the network, you need to set up your network storage.

  • Page 15: Events

    AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Configure your device Add audio to your recording 1. Go to Video > Stream > Audio and include audio. 2. If the device has more than one input source, select the correct one in Source.

  • Page 16: Applications

    9. Click Save. 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 17 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Configure your device Note • Several applications can run at the same time but some applications might not be compatible with each other. Certain combinations of applications might require too much processing power or memory resources when run in parallel. Verify that the applications work together before deployment.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Technical Issues, Clues, And Solutions

    AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 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 20: 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 21: Contact Support

    AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Troubleshooting Contact support Contact support at axis.com/support.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Specifications Specifications Product overview Top cover Sunshield Sunshield adjustment screws Network camera Heater Wall mount Bottom cover Safety hook...
  • Page 23 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 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 24: Led Indicators

    AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Specifications LED indicators Note The Status LED can be configured to flash while an event is active. Status LED Indication Unlit Connection and normal operation. Green Shows steady green for 10 seconds for normal operation after startup completed.

  • Page 25: Sd Card Slot

    AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Specifications 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. Use your fingers to insert and remove the card.
  • Page 26 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Specifications 1 Tip 2 Ring 3 Sleeve Ground Balanced microphone (with or without phantom power) Balanced microphone (with or without phantom or line, “hot” signal power) or line, “cold” signal Audio output 1 Tip...
  • Page 27 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Specifications DC ground DC output 12 V, max 50 mA I/O configured as supervised input I/O configured as output Configurable I/O Configurable I/O RS485/RS422 connector Two 2-pin terminal blocks for RS485/RS422 serial interface used to control auxiliary equipment such as pan-tilt devices.

  • Page 28: Ptz Drivers

    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 29 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 30: 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 31 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 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 27.
  • Page 32 User Manual Ver. M4.4 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Date: November 2022 © Axis Communications AB, 2020 - 2022 Part No. T10153025...

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