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  • Page 1 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera User manual...
  • Page 2 Check the current AXIS OS version ........
  • Page 3 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera Installation Installation Preview mode Preview mode is ideal for installers when fine tuning the camera view during the installation. No login is required to access the camera view in preview mode. It is available only in factory defaulted state for a limited time from powering up the device.
  • 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 Verify that no one has tampered with the device software To make sure that the device has its original AXIS OS, or to take full control of the device after a security attack: 1. Reset to factory default settings. See .
  • Page 6 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera Configure your device Configure your device This section covers all the important configurations that an installer needs to do to get the product up and running after the hardware installation has been completed. Basic settings Set the capture mode 1.
  • Page 7 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera Configure your device 3.3 The camera measures and displays how it is tilted and rotated. Minimize the Roll angle to keep the license plates horizontal in the image. 3.4 Tighten the screw in the arm.
  • Page 8 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera Configure your device Note If you set the switch to night mode to occur when it’s brighter, the image remains sharper as there is less low-light noise. If you set the switch to occur when it’s darker, the image colors are maintained for longer, but there is more image blur due to low-light noise.
  • Page 9 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera Configure your device • Increase the light level in the scene. • Mount the camera so that objects move toward it or away from it rather than sideways. Maximize the details in an image Important If you maximize the details in an image, the bitrate will probably increase and you might get a reduced frame rate.
  • Page 10 Configure your device 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. Stabilize a shaky image with image stabilization Image stabilization is suitable in environments where the product is mounted in an exposed location where vibrations can occur, for example, due to wind or passing traffic.
  • Page 11 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera Configure your device ABC 123 1. Go to Video > Image. 2. Click 3. Click for Pixel counter. 4. In the camera’s live view, adjust the size and position of the rectangle around the area of interest, for example where you expect license plates to appear.
  • Page 12 4. Select a position. You can also drag the overlay text field in the live view to change the position. Show license plate overlays License plate overlays are available with the application AXIS License Plate Verifier. 1. Go to Video > Image.
  • Page 13 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera Configure your device Reduce bandwidth and storage Important Reducing the bandwidth can lead to loss of detail in the image. 1. Go to Video > Stream. 2. Click in the live view. 3. Select Video format H.264.
  • Page 14 With signed video, you can make sure that no one has tampered with the video recorded by the camera. 1. Go to Video > Stream > General and turn on Signed video. 2. Use AXIS Camera Station (5.46 or later) or another compatible video management software to record video. For instructions, see the AXIS Camera Station user manual.
  • Page 15 Note When you turn on power saving mode, the IR illumination range is reduced. Make sure that AXIS Object Analytics is running: 1. Go to Apps > AXIS Object Analytics. 2. Start the application if it is not already running.
  • Page 16 Provide visual indication of an ongoing event You have the option to connect the AXIS I/O Indication LED to your network camera. This LED can be configured to turn on whenever certain events occur in the camera. For example, to let people know that video recording is in progress.
  • Page 17 8. Create a second rule and select the same Condition as in the first rule. 9. In the list of actions, select Toggle I/O while the rule is active, and then select the port the AXIS I/O Indication LED is connected to.
  • Page 18 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera Configure your device 7. Set the prebuffer time to 5 seconds. 8. Set the postbuffer time to 2 minutes. 9. Click Save. Record video when the camera detects impact Shock detection allows the camera to detect tampering caused by vibrations or shock. Vibrations due to the environment or to an object can trigger an action depending on the shock sensitivity range, which can be set from 0 to 100.
  • Page 19 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera Configure your device 7. Click Save. Create a rule: 1. Go to System > Events > Rules and add a rule. 2. Type a name for the rule. 3. In the list of conditions, under I/O, select Supervised input tampering is active.
  • Page 20 Connect to a network speaker Network speaker pairing allows you to use a compatible Axis network speaker as if it is connected directly to the camera. Once paired, the speaker acts as an audio out device where you can play audio clips and transmit sound through the camera.
  • Page 21 Device info Shows the device information, including AXIS OS version and serial number. Upgrade AXIS OS: Upgrade the software on your device. Takes you to the Maintenance page where you can do the upgrade. Time sync status Shows NTP synchronization information, including if the device is in sync with an NTP server and the time remaining until the next sync.
  • Page 22 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera The web interface Ongoing recordings Shows ongoing recordings and their designated storage space. Recordings: View ongoing and filtered recordings and their source. For more information, see Shows the storage space where the recording is saved.
  • Page 23 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera The web interface and it comes from the browser. Both values cover only the raw video stream and not the additional bandwidth generated when it’s transported over the network through UDP/TCP/HTTP. • Adaptive stream: Turn on to adapt the image resolution to the viewing client’s actual display resolution, to improve the user experience and help prevent a possible overload of the client’s hardware.
  • Page 24 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera The web interface Important We recommend you not to use multiple image correction features at the same time, since it can lead to performance issues. Barrel distortion correction (BDC) : Turn on to get a straighter image if it suffers from barrel distortion. Barrel distortion is a lens effect that makes the image appear curved and bent outwards.
  • Page 25 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera The web interface Capture settings • Camera height: Enter the distance between the camera and the ground. • Road distance: Enter the distance between the camera and the middle of the road. • Max car speed: Enter the maximum car speed.
  • Page 26 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera The web interface Sharpness: Use the slider to make objects in the image appear sharper by adjusting the edge contrast. If you increase the sharpness, it may increase the bitrate and the amount of storage space needed as well.
  • Page 27 If your device doesn’t have built-in illumination, these controls are only available when you connect a supporting Axis accessory.Allow illumination: Turn on to let the camera use the built-in light in night mode.Synchronize illumination: Turn on to automatically synchronize the illumination with the surrounding light. The synchronization between day and night only works if the IR-cut filter is set to Auto or Off.Automatic illumination angle...
  • Page 28 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera The web interface Exposure mode: • Automatic: The camera adjusts the aperture, gain, and shutter automatically. • Automatic aperture : The camera adjusts the aperture and gain automatically. The shutter is fixed. • Automatic shutter : The camera adjusts the shutter and gain automatically.
  • Page 29 Zipstream is a bitrate reduction technology, optimized for video surveillance, that reduces the average bitrate in an H.264 or H.265 stream in real time. Axis Zipstream applies a high bitrate in scenes where there are multiple regions of interest, for example, in scenes with moving objects.
  • Page 30 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera The web interface Select the bitrate reduction Strength: • Off: No bitrate reduction. • Low: No visible quality degradation in most scenes. This is the default option and it can be used in all types of scenes to reduce the bitrate.
  • Page 31 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera The web interface Overlays : Click to add an overlay. Select the type of overlay from the dropdown list: • Text: Select to show a text that is integrated in the live view image and visible in all views, recordings and snapshots.
  • Page 32 AXIS Object Analytics Start: Click to start AXIS Object Analytics. The application will run in the background, and you can create rules for events based on the application’s current settings.Open: Click to open AXIS Object Analytics. The application opens up in a new browser tab where you can configure its settings.
  • Page 33 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera The web interface Metadata visualization The camera detects moving objects and classes them according to object type. In the view, a classified object has a colored bounding box around it along with its assigned id.Id: A unique identification number for the identified object and the type. This number is shown in both the list and the view.Type: Classifies a moving object as Human, Face, Car, Bus, Truck, Bike, or License...
  • Page 34 Show recordings based on storage type. Apps Add app: Install a new app.Find more apps: Find more apps to install. You will be taken to an overview page of Axis apps.Allow unsigned apps : Turn on to allow installation of unsigned apps.Allow root-privileged apps : Turn on to allow apps with root privileges full access to the device.
  • Page 35 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera The web interface System Time and location Date and time The time format depends on the web browser’s language settings. Note We recommend you synchronize the device’s date and time with an NTP server. Synchronization: Select an option for the device’s date and time synchronization.
  • Page 36 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera The web interface Network IPv4 Assign IPv4 automatically: Select to let the network router assign an IP address to the device automatically. We recommend automatic IP (DHCP) for most networks.IP address: Enter a unique IP address for the device. Static IP addresses can be assigned at random within isolated networks, provided that each address is unique.
  • Page 37 One-click cloud connection One-click cloud connection (O3C) together with an O3C service provides easy and secure internet access to live and recorded video from any location. For more information, see axis.com/end-to-end-solutions/hosted-services. Allow O3C: • One-click: This is the default setting. Press and hold the control button on the device to connect to an O3C service over the internet.
  • Page 38 Authentication failed: Sends a trap message when an authentication attempt fails. Note All Axis Video MIB traps are enabled when you turn on SNMP v1 and v2c traps. For more information, see AXIS OS Portal > SNMP. • v3: SNMP v3 is a more secure version, which provides encryption and secure passwords. To use SNMP v3, we recommend you to activate HTTPS, as the password is then sent through HTTPS.
  • Page 39 Axis' implementation, the device and the authentication server authenticate themselves with digital certificates using EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol - Transport Layer Security).To allow the device to access a network protected through certificates, you must install a signed client certificate on the device.Authentication method: Select an EAP type used for...
  • Page 40 To install test software or other custom software from Axis on the device, you need a custom signed AXIS OS certificate. The certificate verifies that the software is approved by both the device owner and Axis. The software can only run on a specific device which is identified by its unique serial number and chip ID.
  • Page 41 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera The web interface Add SSH account: Click to add a new SSH account. • Restrict root access: Turn on to restrict functionality that requires root access. • Enable SSH: Turn on to use SSH service.
  • Page 42 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera The web interface selection. Add a condition: Click to add an additional condition. Action: Select an action from the list and enter its required information. For information about specific actions, see Get started with rules for events.
  • Page 43 RSA is the preferred method during negotiation, followed by ECDSA, ED25519, and DSA. Make sure to enter the right MD5 host key that is used by your SFTP server. While the Axis device supports both MD5 and SHA-256 hash keys, we recommend using SHA-256 due to stronger security over MD5. For more information on how to configure an SFTP server with an Axis device, go to the AXIS OS Portal.
  • Page 44 IoT integration and is used in a wide variety of industries to connect remote devices with a small code footprint and minimal network bandwidth. The MQTT client in Axis device software can simplify integration of data and events produced in the device to systems which are not video management software (VMS).Set up the device as an MQTT client.
  • Page 45 DNS. Windows SMB/CIFS names are not supported. • Network share: Enter the name of the shared location on the host server. Several Axis devices can use the same network share since each device gets its own folder.
  • Page 46 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera The web interface the amount of old recordings, or to comply with regulations regarding data storage. If the network storage becomes full, old recordings are removed before the selected time period passes. Tools • Test connection: Test the connection to the network share.
  • Page 47 When you create an ONVIF account, you automatically enable ONVIF communication. Use the account name and password for all ONVIF communication with the device. For more information see the Axis Developer Community at axis.com. Add accounts: Click to add a new ONVIF account.Account: Enter a unique account name.New password: Enter a password for the account.
  • Page 48 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera The web interface Audio decoder : Select the audio decoding format for your configuration. • Select configuration: Select a user-defined configuration from the list and adjust the settings. The configurations in the drop-down list act as identifiers/names of the configuration.
  • Page 49 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera The web interface Delayed shutdown : Turn on if you want to set a delay time before the power turns off.Delay time : Set a delay time between 1 and 60 minutes.Power saving mode : Turn on to put the device into power saving mode. When you turn on power saving mode, the IR illumination range reduces.Set power configuration: Change the power configuration by selecting a...
  • Page 50 Edge-to-edge Audio pairing allows you to use a compatible Axis network speaker as if it’s part of the main device. Once paired, the network speaker acts as an audio out device where you can play audio clips and transmit sound.
  • Page 51 AXIS OS upgrade: Upgrade to a new AXIS OS version. New releases can contain improved functionality, bug fixes, and completely new features. We recommend you to always use the latest AXIS OS release. To download the latest release, go to axis.com/support.
  • Page 52 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera The web interface • Autorollback: Upgrade and confirm the upgrade within the set time. If you don’t confirm, the device reverts to the previous AXIS OS version. AXIS OS rollback: Revert to the previously installed AXIS OS version.
  • Page 53 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.
  • Page 54 H.265 can, without compromising image quality, reduce the size of a digital video file by more than 25% compared to H.264. Note • H.265 is licensed technology. The Axis product includes one H.265 viewing client license. Installing additional unlicensed copies of the client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller.
  • Page 55 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera Learn more Target bitrate Average bitrate (ABR) With average bitrate, the bitrate is automatically adjusted over a longer period of time. This is so you can meet the specified target and provide the best video quality based on your available storage. Bitrate is higher in scenes with a lot of activity, compared to static scenes.
  • Page 56 Speaker pairing Edge-to-edge speaker pairing allows you to use a compatible Axis network speaker as if it’s part of your camera. Once paired, the speaker's features are integrated in the camera's web interface and the network speaker acts as an audio out device where you can play audio clips and transmit sound through the camera.
  • Page 57 AXIS Object Analytics AXIS Object Analytics is an analytic application that comes preinstalled on the camera. It detects objects that move in the scene and classifies them as, for example, humans or vehicles. You can set up the application to send alarms for different types of objects. To find out more about how the application works, see AXIS Object Analytics user manual.
  • Page 58 The factory signs the certificate and stores it in iDRAC. When you receive the device go to AXIS Recorder Toolbox to see if your device has SCV and verify the certificate. Upon verification, the system inventory either pass or mismatch.
  • Page 59 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera Specifications Specifications Product overview Grounding screw RJ45 network connector (PoE IN) RJ45 network connector (PoE OUT) Part number (P/N) and serial number (S/N) I/O connector Installation alignment mark Audio connector Power connector Safety wire...
  • Page 60 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera Specifications 10 microSD card slot 11 Control button 12 Function button 13 Status LED indicator 14 Mounting bracket 15 Connection lid 16 Camera unit 17 2x IDC network connectors (IDC IN, IDC OUT) 18 RJ45 network connector (PoE IN)
  • Page 61 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera Specifications Buttons Control button The control button is used for: • Resetting the product to factory default settings. See . • Connecting to a one-click cloud connection (O3C) service over the internet. To connect, press and hold the button for about 3 seconds until the status LED flashes green.
  • Page 62 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera Specifications 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 Configurable 3–4...
  • Page 63 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera Clean your device Clean your device You can clean your device with lukewarm water and mild, nonabrasive soap. NOTICE TICE TICE • Harsh chemicals can damage the device. Don’t use chemicals such as window cleaner or acetone to clean your device.
  • Page 64 Using AXIS OS from the active track is recommended if you want to access the newest features, or if you use Axis end-to-end system offerings. The LTS tracks are recommended if you use third-party integrations, which are not continuously validated against the latest active track.
  • Page 65 Note When you upgrade the device with the latest AXIS OS version in the active track, the product receives the latest functionality available. Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release before you upgrade. To find the latest AXIS OS version and the release notes, go to axis.com/support/device-software.
  • Page 66 IP addresses obtained from a DHCP server are dynamic and may change. If the IP address has been changed by DHCP changed, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager to locate the device on the network. Identify the device using its model or serial number, or by the DNS name (if the name has been configured).If required, a static IP address can be assigned manually.
  • Page 67 • 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. Contact support If you need more help, go to axis.com/support.
  • Page 68 User manual Ver. M1.10 AXIS Q1800-LE License Plate Camera Date: November 2024 © Axis Communications AB, 2024 Part no. T10210827...