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The AXIS Q35 Series, including the AXIS Q3518-LVE Network Camera, is a security camera designed for surveillance applications. It offers a range of features to ensure high-quality video, efficient storage, and reliable event detection.
The AXIS Q35 Series camera captures video streams, which can be compressed using various formats like Motion JPEG and H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC). Motion JPEG provides a series of individual JPEG images, suitable for scenarios where every image in the stream is crucial. H.264, a licensed technology, significantly reduces file size and bandwidth requirements compared to Motion JPEG, allowing for higher video quality at a given bitrate. The camera supports both network storage and SD card storage for recordings.
A key functionality is its ability to detect and respond to various events. Users can configure action rules to trigger specific responses when events occur. For instance, the camera can start recording video, send email notifications, or activate external devices. This event-driven system allows for automated surveillance and timely alerts.
The camera also incorporates advanced image quality features. Remote focus and zoom allow for precise adjustments to the scene's focus, viewing angle, and resolution from a computer, eliminating the need for physical adjustments at the installation site. This ensures optimal image quality and coverage. The camera can operate in low-light conditions, automatically shifting to night mode where it uses both visible and near-infrared light to produce clear black-and-white images. This enhances detail and brightness in challenging lighting environments.
Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) is available to stabilize shaky images, particularly useful when the camera is mounted in locations subject to vibrations from wind or traffic. EIS helps produce smoother, steadier images and can also reduce the file size and bitrate of the video stream. The camera also includes Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) functionality to handle scenes with strong backlighting, ensuring that both bright and dark areas of the image are clearly visible.
The AXIS Q35 Series is designed for ease of access and configuration. It can be accessed via a web browser using its IP address or hostname. AXIS IP Utility and AXIS Device Manager are recommended tools for discovering and assigning IP addresses to Axis products on a network. The product's built-in help provides detailed information on its features and settings, accessible directly from the camera's webpage.
For security, the device requires a secure password for the root account upon first access. Axis recommends using strong, unique passwords and changing them regularly. The initial password is sent in clear text, so setting up an encrypted HTTPS connection after the first login is advised.
Privacy masks can be created to hide specific areas of the monitored scene from view, appearing as blocks of solid color or blurred image elements in the video stream. This feature is useful for protecting privacy in sensitive areas.
The camera offers various exposure modes, including automatic, flicker-free, and flicker-reduced, to optimize image quality under different lighting conditions, such as fluorescent lighting or mixed indoor/outdoor light.
Event management is a core usage feature. Users can set up action rules with triggers like AXIS Video Motion Detection, input signals, or shock detection. When a trigger is activated, the camera can perform actions such as recording video to an SD card or network storage, sending notifications, or activating connected devices through its I/O ports. For example, it can be configured to record video five seconds before motion is detected and stop one minute after, or trigger an alarm if an input signal is tampered with.
The camera supports AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP), an open platform that allows for the development and integration of third-party analytics and applications, expanding its capabilities.
Maintenance of the AXIS Q35 Series includes firmware management and troubleshooting tools. Firmware, which determines the device's functionality, can be checked for its current version and upgraded through the web interface. Axis provides the latest firmware files and release notes on its support website. It's important to ensure the product remains connected to the power source during firmware upgrades.
The device can be reset to factory default settings, which is useful for resolving configuration issues or when re-deploying the camera. This process involves disconnecting power, pressing and holding the control button while reconnecting power, and holding it until the status LED indicates the reset is complete. This action resets all settings, including the IP address, to their default values.
Troubleshooting guidance is available for common issues, such as problems upgrading firmware, setting IP addresses, or accessing the product from a browser. Solutions are provided for scenarios like firmware upgrade failures, IP address conflicts, or inability to log in.
LED indicators provide visual feedback on the camera's status, including connection, normal operation, startup, firmware upgrade, and network connection availability. There are also specific LED behaviors and buzzer signals that act as a leveling assistant, helping ensure the camera's image is level during installation.
The SD card slot allows for local storage of recordings. Users are advised to handle the SD card carefully, avoiding sharp tools or excessive force, and to unmount it from the product's webpage before removal to prevent data loss.
The control button serves multiple maintenance functions, including initiating the factory default reset and acting as a leveling assistant. When used as a leveling assistant, it helps ensure the image is level by providing visual (LED) and audible (buzzer) feedback. It can also be pressed to temporarily light up the status LEDs.
General| Model | Axis Q3518-LVE |
|---|---|
| Environment | Indoor/Outdoor |
| Form Factor | Dome |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Frame Rate | Up to 30 fps |
| IR Illumination | Yes |
| Day/Night Functionality | Yes |
| IR Cut Filter | Yes |
| Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) | Yes |
| Video Compression | H.264, H.265, Motion JPEG |
| Audio | Two-way audio |
| Vandal Resistance | IK10 |
| Ingress Protection | IP66 |
| Weight | 1.3 kg (2.9 lb) |
| Type | Network Camera |
| Lens | Motorized zoom lens |
| IR Range | Up to 50 m |
| Light Sensitivity (B/W) | 0.03 Lux |
| Audio Input/Output | Line out |
| Edge Storage | microSD card slot (support for up to 256 GB) |
| Ethernet | 10Base-T/100Base-TX |
| Power Source | Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af |
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