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  • Page 1 AXISQ1615-LEMkIII NetworkCamera AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera User manual...
  • Page 2 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Table of Contents Get started..............................4 Find the device on the network.........................4 Browser support ..........................4 Open the device's web interface........................4 Create an administrator account ......................4 Secure passwords ..........................4 Web interface overview ...........................5 Installation ..............................6 Preview mode ............................6 Configure your device.............................7...
  • Page 3 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Metadata configuration ........................34 Recordings ............................34 Apps ..............................36 System..............................36 Time and location ...........................36 Network ............................37 Security............................41 Accounts ............................45 Events ............................47 MQTT ............................51 Storage ............................55 Stream profiles..........................57 ONVIF............................58 Detectors............................61 Accessories ............................61 Logs ..............................62 Plain config............................63 Maintenance ............................64 Maintenance..........................64...
  • Page 4 Open the device's web interface Open a browser and type 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.
  • Page 5 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 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. To protect your data we strongly recommend that you: •...
  • Page 6 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Installation To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. 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 7 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Configure your device Basic settings Set the capture mode Go to Video > Installation > Capture mode. Click Change. Select a capture mode and click Save and restart. See also . Set the orientation Go to Video >...
  • Page 8 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Reduce image processing time with low latency mode You can optimize the image processing time of your live stream by turning on low latency mode. The latency in your live stream is reduced to a minimum. When you use low latency mode, the image quality is lower than usual.
  • Page 9 Go to Video > Image > Wide dynamic range. 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 10 Use corridor format to better utilize the full field of view in a long and narrow area, for example a staircase, hallway, road, or tunnel. Depending on your device, turn the camera or the 3-axis lens in the camera 90° or 270°. If the device doesn’t have automatic rotation of the view, go to Video > Installation.
  • Page 11 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 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. You can see the number of pixels for each of the rectangle’s sides, and decide if the values are enough for your needs.
  • Page 12 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Create a guard tour with preset positions A guard tour displays the video stream from different preset positions either in a predetermined or random order, and for configurable periods of time. Go to PTZ > Guard tours.
  • Page 13 The recording will include five seconds before detection and one minute after detection ends. Before you start: • Make sure you have an SD card installed. Make sure that AXIS Object Analytics is running: Go to Apps > AXIS Object Analytics.
  • Page 14 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: Go to Apps > AXIS Object Analytics.
  • Page 15 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera If you make any changes to the input source, click Apply changes. Edit the stream profile that is used for the recording: Go to System > Stream profiles and select the stream profile. Select Include audio and turn it on.
  • Page 16 • Legal: View information about cookies and licenses. • About: View device information, including AXIS OS version and serial number. Status 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 17 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 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. Connected clients Shows the number of connections and connected clients.
  • Page 18 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Video Click to play the live video stream. Click to freeze the live video stream. Click to take a snapshot of the live video stream. The file is saved in the ‘Downloads’ folder on your computer.
  • Page 19 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera • Video format: Select the encoding format to use in the live view. • Autoplay: Turn on to autoplay a muted video stream whenever you open the device in a new session. • Client stream information: Turn on to show dynamic information about the video stream used by the browser that shows the live video stream.
  • Page 20 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Zoom : Use the slider to adjust the zoom level. Autofocus after zooming : Turn on to enable autofocus after zooming. Focus: Use the slider to manually set the focus. Autofocus: Click to make the camera focus on the selected area. If you don’t select an autofocus area, the camera focuses on the entire scene.
  • Page 21 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 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.
  • Page 22 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Image Appearance Scene profile : Select a scene profile that suits your surveillance scenario. A scene profile optimizes image settings, including color level, brightness, sharpness, contrast, and local contrast, for a specific environment or purpose.
  • Page 23 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera : Turn on to make both bright and dark areas of the image visible. Local contrast : Use the slider to adjust the contrast of the image. A higher value makes the contrast higher between dark and light areas.
  • Page 24 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Light environment: • Automatic: Automatic identification and compensation for the light source color. This is the recommended setting which can be used in most situations. • Automatic – outdoors : Automatic identification and compensation for the light source color.
  • Page 25 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera IR-cut filter: • Auto: Select to automatically turn on and off the IR-cut filter. When the camera is in day mode, the IR-cut filter is turned on and blocks incoming infrared light, and when in night mode, the IR-cut filter is turned off and the camera’s light sensitivity increases.
  • Page 26 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 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. The aperture is fixed.
  • Page 27 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera • Right : Uses an area with a fixed size and position in the right part of the image to calculate the exposure. • Spot: Uses an area with a fixed size and position in the live view to calculate the exposure.
  • Page 28 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. When the scene is more static, Zipstream applies a lower bitrate, and thereby reduces the required storage.
  • Page 29 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 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 30 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Include: Turn on to use audio in the video stream. Source : Select what audio source to use. Stereo : Turn on to include built-in audio as well as audio from an external microphone.
  • Page 31 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 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 Label: Enter the text label for the x axis. – Time window: Enter how long time the data is visualized. – Time unit: Enter a time unit for the x axis. – Y axis – Label: Enter the text label for the y axis.
  • Page 33 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 34 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 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.
  • Page 35 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Play the recording. Stop playing the recording. Show or hide information and options about the recording. Set export range: If you only want to export part of the recording, enter a time span. Note that if you work in a different time zone than the location of the device, the time span is based on the device’s time zone.
  • Page 36 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 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.
  • Page 37 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Synchronization: Select an option for the device’s date and time synchronization. • Automatic date and time (manual NTS KE servers): Synchronize with the secure NTP key establishment servers connected to the DHCP server. –...
  • Page 38 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 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 39 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Allow access through: Select if a user is allowed to connect to the device through the HTTP, HTTPS, or both HTTP and HTTPS protocols. Note If you view encrypted web pages through HTTPS, you might experience a drop in performance, especially when you request a page for the first time.
  • Page 40 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 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 41 – 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 42 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Certificates are used to authenticate devices on a network. The device supports two types of certificates: • Client/server certificates A client/server certificate validates the device’s identity, and can be self-signed or issued by a Certificate Authority (CA).
  • Page 43 When configured without a CA certificate, server certificate validation is disabled and the device tries to authenticate itself regardless of what network it is connected to. When using a certificate, in Axis' implementation, the device and the authentication server authenticate themselves with digital certificates using EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol - Transport Layer Security).
  • Page 44 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Blocking: Turn on to block brute-force attacks. A brute-force attack uses trial-and-error to guess login info or encryption keys. Blocking period: Enter the number of seconds to block a brute-force attack. Blocking conditions: Enter the number of authentication failures allowed per second before the block starts.
  • Page 45 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 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 46 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Add SSH account: Click to add a new SSH account. • Enable SSH: Turn on to use SSH service. Account: Enter a unique account name. New password: Enter a password for the account. Passwords must be 1 to 64 characters long. Only ASCII printable characters (code 32 to 126) are allowed in the password, for example, letters, numbers, punctuation, and some symbols.
  • Page 47 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Client ID: Enter the OpenID username. Outgoing Proxy: Enter the proxy address for the OpenID connection to use a proxy server. Admin claim: Enter a value for the admin role. Provider URL: Enter the web link for the API endpoint authentication. Format should be https://[insert URL]/.
  • Page 48 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Recipients You can set up your device to notify recipients about events or send files. Note If you set up your device to use FTP or SFTP, don’t change or remove the unique sequence number that’s added to the file names.
  • Page 49 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Add a recipient: Click to add a recipient. Name: Enter a name for the recipient. Type: Select from the list: • – Host: Enter the server's IP address or hostname. If you enter a hostname, make sure that a DNS server is specified under System >...
  • Page 50 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 51 (IoT). It was designed for simplified 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).
  • Page 52 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera MQTT client...
  • Page 53 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Connect: Turn on or off the MQTT client. Status: Shows the current status of the MQTT client. Broker Host: Enter the hostname or IP address of the MQTT server. Protocol: Select which protocol to use.
  • Page 54 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera can let the broker deliver a message to other clients. This LWT message has the same form as an ordinary message and gets routed via the same mechanics. Send message: Turn on to send messages.
  • Page 55 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Note Connect to an MQTT broker before you add MQTT overlay modifiers. Add overlay modifier: Click to add a new overlay modifier. Topic filter: Add the MQTT topic that contains the data you want to show in the overlay.
  • Page 56 IP address can change) or that you use 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 57 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Important Risk of data loss and corrupted recordings. Do not remove the SD card while the device is running. Unmount the SD card before you remove it. Unmount: Click to safely remove the SD card.
  • Page 58 ONVIF enables interoperability between different vendor products, increased flexibility, reduced cost and future-proof systems. 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.
  • Page 59 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Add accounts: Click to add a new ONVIF account. Account: Enter a unique account name. New password: Enter a password for the account. Passwords must be 1 to 64 characters long. Only ASCII printable characters (code 32 to 126) are allowed in the password, for example, letters, numbers, punctuation, and some symbols.
  • Page 60 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Add media profile: Click to add a new ONVIF media profile. Profile name: Add a name for the media profile. Video source: Select the video source for your configuration. • Select configuration: Select a user-defined configuration from the list. The configurations in the drop-down list correspond to the device's video channels, including multiviews, view areas and virtual channels.
  • Page 61 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Detectors Camera tampering The camera tampering detector generates an alarm when the scene changes, for example, when the lens is covered, sprayed or severely put out of focus, and the time in Trigger delay has passed. The tampering detector only activates when the camera has not moved for at least 10 seconds.
  • Page 62 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Port Name: Edit the text to rename the port. Direction: indicates that the port is an input port. indicates that it’s an output port. If the port is configurable, you can click the icons to change between input and output.
  • Page 63 Severity: Select which messages to send when triggered. CA certificate set: See the current settings or add a certificate. Plain config Plain config is for advanced users with experience of Axis device configuration. Most parameters can be set and edited from this page.
  • Page 64 Note All Axis device software is digitally signed to ensure that you only install verified software on your device. This further increases the overall minimum cybersecurity level of Axis devices. For more information, see the white paper “Axis Edge Vault” at axis.com.
  • Page 65 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Troubleshoot Reset PTR : Reset PTR if for some reason the Pan, Tilt, or Roll settings aren’t working as expected. The PTR motors are always calibrated in a new camera. But calibration can be lost, for example, if the camera loses power or if the motors are moved by hand.
  • Page 66 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 67 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Specifications Product overview 1 Top cover 2 Sunshield 3 Sunshield adjustment screws 4 Network camera 5 Heater 6 Wall mount 7 Bottom cover 8 Safety hook...
  • Page 68 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera T92G20 4 3 2 1 12 13 14 15 1 Network connector (PoE in) 2 PoE class LED 3 IK10 tool 4 Network connector (PoE out) 5 Cold startup delay switch (Pos 1: Startup -20°, Pos 2: Startup: 0°)
  • Page 69 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Status LED Indication Unlit Connection and normal operation. Green Shows steady green for 10 seconds for normal operation after startup completed. Amber Steady during startup. Flashes during device software upgrade or reset to factory default.
  • Page 70 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera SD card slot NOTICE • Risk of damage to SD card. Don’t 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 71 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Audio output 1 Tip 2 Ring 3 Sleeve Channel 1, unbalanced line, mono Channel 1, unbalanced line, mono Ground I/O connector Use the I/O connector with external devices in combination with, for example, motion detection, event triggering, and alarm notifications.
  • Page 72 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 2 DC output 12 V, max 50 mA 3 I/O configured as supervised input 4 I/O configured as output 5 Configurable I/O 6 Configurable I/O RS485/RS422 connector Two 2-pin terminal blocks for RS485/RS422 serial interface.
  • Page 73 Check the current AXIS OS version AXIS OS determines the functionality of our devices. When you troubleshoot a problem, we recommend that you to start by checking the current AXIS OS version. The latest version might contain a correction that fixes your particular problem.
  • Page 74 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 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 75 AXIS Camera Station Edge: free of charge, ideal for small systems with basic surveillance needs. • AXIS Camera Station 5: 30-day trial version free of charge, ideal for small to mid-size systems. • AXIS Camera Station Pro: 90-day trial version free of charge, ideal for small to mid-size systems.
  • Page 76 • 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 77 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera 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 78 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 Version 4.17 DEFAULT serial configuration: PortMode...
  • Page 79 To change serial port settings, go to System > Plain config > Serial in the device’s web interface. Visca This is a list of models supported by this driver. The physical installation depends on your Axis product and the PTZ unit.
  • Page 80 AXIS Q1615-LE Mk III Network Camera Movement Absolute Relative Continuous Tilt Zoom Focus Iris AutoIris AutoFocus IrCutFilter BackLight OSDMenu Connection For the RS485/RS422 pin assignment on your device, see . To change serial port settings, go to System > Plain config > Serial in the device’s web interface.
  • Page 82 T10153025 2025-04 (M15.2) © 2020 – 2025 Axis Communications AB...