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Brand: Axis
Axis Q1656-LE 4 MP Outdoor Box Camera with IR
Description
A 4 MP outdoor box camera with its own lighting, wiper and heater
The Axis Q1656-LE is a box-style outdoor camera that records 4 MP video at up to 60 fps. It is built for sites that need reliable images in all weather and light: the casing has a wiper, a heater and a dehumidifying membrane, and the camera carries both 850 nm IR and a white LED for illumination, so it can deliver colour or monochrome images at night. The 1/1.8 inch sensor, Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR give detail in low light and in scenes with strong contrast.
It runs AXIS Object Analytics, Scene Metadata and Image Health Analytics on the ARTPEC-8 chip. The housing is aluminium rated IP66, IP67, NEMA 4X and IK10 with an IK08 front window, and Axis lists a sustained wind load of 60 m/s.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer / model | Axis Communications, AXIS Q1656-LE |
| Image sensor | 1/1.8 in. progressive scan RGB CMOS |
| Lens | Varifocal 3.9 to 10 mm, F1.5; horizontal field of view 113 to 47 degrees, vertical 60 to 27 degrees; autofocus, i-CS lens, remote zoom and focus |
| Resolution | 2688 x 1512 (Quad HD) down to 160 x 90 |
| Frame rate | No WDR up to 60/50 fps; with WDR up to 30/25 fps |
| Minimum illumination (4 MP, 25/30 fps, Forensic WDR) | Color 0.05 lux, B/W 0.01 lux at F1.5; optional F0.9 lens 0.02 lux and 0.004 lux |
| System on chip | ARTPEC-8 |
| Video compression | H.264, H.265, Motion JPEG; Axis Zipstream |
| IR / white illumination | OptimizedIR 850 nm, reach 50 m or more; white LED, reach 25 m or more, depending on the scene |
| Casing | Aluminium, IP66, IP67, NEMA 4X, IK10; IK08 glass front window with wiper; sunshield; white NCS S 1002-B |
| Power | PoE IEEE 802.3at Type 2 Class 4, typical 11.8 W, max 25.5 W; or 10 to 28 V DC, typical 11.2 W, max 25.5 W |
| Connectors | RJ45 1000BASE-T PoE; terminal block I/O with two supervised and two unsupervised inputs/outputs; RS485/RS422; DC input; 3.5 mm mic/line in and line out; i-CS lens connector |
| Operating temperature | -40 to 60 degC; start-up -40 degC; humidity 10 to 100% RH; sustained wind load 60 m/s |
| Dimensions / weight | 404 x 159 x 182 mm; 4.4 kg |
| Included accessories | AXIS TQ1003-E Wall Mount, sunshield, connector kit, installation guide, Windows decoder 1-user license |
| Optional lenses | CS 4-10 mm F0.9 P-Iris; i-CS 9-50 mm F1.5 8 MP; CS 12-50 mm F1.4 P-Iris 8 MP |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Choosing lens, power and mounting
The standard lens gives a wide view for gates and yards. If the application needs more reach or lower light performance, Axis lists three optional lenses, and the ordering enquiry should state which one is wanted because the lens changes the minimum illumination figures. Power can be PoE Class 4 or 10 to 28 V DC, and the datasheet includes a power redundancy entry, so state in the enquiry if dual power feeds are required.
The wall mount is included, and the datasheet lists a wireless installation tool and Surveillance Cards as optional accessories. The integrated installation aids include remote zoom and focus, remote back focus, a levelling assistant and a pixel counter.
Documents and quotation
The attached datasheet from Axis gives the full analytics, cybersecurity, approval and connector information. For a quotation send the lens option, power source, mounting and the video management software. See other cameras in CCTV and security.
Datasheets & Documents
- Datasheet Axis Q1656-LE datasheet (manufacturer, EN, 2026-09) Download
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About brand
Axis Communications is a Swedish maker of network video and security products, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Lund, Sweden, and part of the Canon Group. Its range covers network cameras, including explosion-protected models, together with video management software, recorders, audio and access-control products. Seven Star LLC, an independent supplier in Muscat, sources Axis cameras for plant, site and facility security projects in Oman and the GCC.
Axis cameras listed here
The Axis cameras on this site include the XFQ1656 explosion-protected box camera for hazardous areas, the Q6315-LE PTZ camera, the P3265-LVE dome, the P1465-LE bullet and the Q1656-LE box camera for outdoor sites. Each page gives the data from the Axis datasheet and links to it.
Where Axis cameras are used
Process plants, tank farms, substations, ports, yards and industrial buildings, where cameras cover perimeters, gates and process areas and feed a video management system through ONVIF or the Axis API.
Ordering Axis cameras: what we need
State the model and part number, lens or variant, mounting accessories, PoE or AC supply, hazardous-area classification where relevant, storage and the video management software in use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What resolution and frame rate does it support?
4 MP (2688 x 1512) at up to 60/50 fps without WDR and up to 30/25 fps with WDR.
What lighting does it provide?
850 nm IR with a reach of 50 m or more, and a white LED with a reach of 25 m or more, depending on the scene.
Does it have a wiper and heater?
Yes. The datasheet lists a wiper and a heater, with a timed wiper function and a dehumidifying membrane in the casing.
How is it powered?
By PoE IEEE 802.3at Type 2 Class 4 (typical 11.8 W, max 25.5 W) or by 10 to 28 V DC.
Which lenses can be fitted?
The standard 3.9 to 10 mm lens, or the optional CS 4-10 mm F0.9, i-CS 9-50 mm F1.5 or CS 12-50 mm F1.4 lens listed by Axis.
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