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The AXIS Q3517-SLVE Network Camera is a robust surveillance device designed for various monitoring environments, offering a comprehensive set of features for image quality, event management, and secure operation.
The AXIS Q3517-SLVE is a network camera that captures video streams and can be integrated into a surveillance system. It supports both Motion JPEG and H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC) compression formats, allowing users to choose between high image quality and efficient bandwidth/storage usage. The camera is equipped with remote focus and zoom capabilities, enabling precise adjustments to the scene's focus, viewing angle, and resolution from a computer, eliminating the need for physical adjustments at the installation site. It also features Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) to counteract vibrations and provide a smoother, steadier image, which is particularly useful in exposed locations.
The camera includes a night mode function that utilizes both visible and near-infrared light to deliver clear black-and-white images in low-light conditions, enhancing detail and brightness when light diminishes. It offers various exposure modes, including automatic, flicker-free, and flicker-reduced, to optimize image quality under different artificial lighting conditions. For scenes with strong backlighting, the Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) feature ensures that both dark and bright areas of the image are visible, preventing loss of detail.
Event management is a core function, allowing the camera to perform actions based on detected events. This includes triggering recordings, sending notifications, and displaying text overlays. The camera supports motion detection, impact detection (shock detection), and tampering detection via input signals, making it adaptable for various security scenarios.
Accessing the camera is straightforward, primarily through a web browser using its IP address or host name. AXIS IP Utility and AXIS Device Manager are recommended tools for finding and assigning IP addresses to Axis products on a network. The product's webpage provides a live view, controls, and settings tabs for configuration. A built-in help system offers detailed information on features and settings.
Image quality can be fine-tuned through various settings. Users can select different capture modes, which define the maximum frame rate and resolution, affecting the camera's field of view and aspect ratio. The remote focus and zoom feature simplifies installation and optimization. The image can be digitally straightened to correct for uneven mounting, though this may result in a slight crop of the original image. Noise reduction in low-light conditions can be achieved by adjusting exposure mode, shutter speed, and sharpness.
Privacy masks are a key usage feature, allowing users to define areas within the monitored scene that should not be viewed. These masks appear as solid color blocks or blurred elements on all snapshots, recorded video, and live streams, ensuring privacy.
Overlays can be superimposed on the video stream to provide additional information, such as timestamps or custom text messages, which can be triggered by events like motion detection.
For streaming and storage, users can select between Motion JPEG and H.264 compression. H.264 is particularly useful for reducing bandwidth and storage requirements while maintaining image quality. Features like Zipstream, dynamic GOP (Group of Pictures), increased compression, and dynamic FPS (Frames Per Second) further optimize stream efficiency. The camera supports network storage setup, allowing recordings to be saved on a host server, and also has an SD card slot for local storage. Audio can be added to recordings by configuring stream profiles.
The camera's event system is highly configurable, allowing users to create action rules based on various triggers and schedules. Examples include recording video when motion is detected, when an impact is sensed, or when an input signal is tampered with. The I/O connector facilitates integration with external devices like PIR detectors, door/window contacts, and relays, expanding its functionality for alarm notifications and control.
The AXIS Q3517-SLVE includes several maintenance features to ensure reliable operation. Firmware upgrades are supported, allowing the camera to receive the latest functionalities and bug fixes. While preconfigured settings are generally saved during upgrades, it's recommended to review release notes.
Troubleshooting guidance is provided for common issues such as firmware upgrade failures, problems setting IP addresses, and network access issues. The manual offers solutions like checking network configurations, using ping commands to detect IP conflicts, and verifying router and firewall settings.
The camera can be reset to factory default settings, which is useful for resolving persistent configuration issues or when the administrator password is lost. This can be done physically using the control button or through the web interface.
LED indicators provide visual feedback on the camera's status, including connection, normal operation, startup, firmware upgrade, and network availability. A leveling assistant, activated via the function button, uses status LED behavior and buzzer signals to help ensure the image is level during installation.
The SD card slot allows for local storage, and the manual provides warnings regarding proper handling to prevent damage or data loss, such as not removing the card while the product is running and unmounting it from the webpage before removal.
The control button also serves multiple functions, including resetting to factory defaults, connecting to AXIS Video Hosting System services, and activating the leveling assistant. It can also be pressed to temporarily light up the Status LEDs for easier viewing.
General| Model | Axis Q3517-SLVE |
|---|---|
| Type | Network Camera |
| Environment | Outdoor |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Resolution | 5 MP |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 2592x1944 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Lens Type | Varifocal |
| Day/Night Functionality | Yes |
| IR Illuminators | No |
| Compression | H.264, H.265, Motion JPEG |
| Video Compression | H.264, H.265, Motion JPEG |
| Vandal Proof | Yes |
| Vandal Resistance | IK10 |
| Ingress Protection | IP66 |
| Focal Length Range | 3.9 - 10 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.6 |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps |
| Audio Support | Two-way audio |
| Ethernet Port | 1 x RJ45 |
| Power over Ethernet | IEEE 802.3af |
| Power Source | PoE, 12V DC |
| Operating Conditions | Humidity 10-100% |
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