AXIS Q1942-E PT Mount VGA Thermal Camera, 60 mm 8.3 fps, 0986-001

AXIS Q1942-E PT Mount 60 mm 8.3 fps VGA Thermal Camera

The AXIS Q1942-E PT Mount 60 mm 8.3 fps is the pan-tilt-mount version of the AXIS Q1942-E outdoor thermal network camera, with a 640x480 (VGA) uncooled microbolometer, thermal sensitivity below 50 mK and a 10° horizontal field of view. This bullet-style, outdoor-ready camera is built to be mounted on a pan/tilt motor and controls it over RS485/RS422, with preset positions and guard tours, so one camera can patrol a wide perimeter by heat in total darkness, smoke and glare. Electronic image stabilization, multiple palettes and Axis Zipstream are included, and the IP66 and NEMA 4X-rated aluminum casing operates from -40 °C to 60 °C, making it a fit for very long fence lines, borders and large open areas.

Key Specifications

Full specifications are listed in the Detailed Specifications tab.

Why Choose the AXIS Q1942-E PT Mount 60 mm 8.3 fps?

• Pan-tilt-mount version of the Q1942-E, ready to mount on a pan/tilt motor
• RS485/RS422 pan/tilt control with preset positions, guard tour and control queue
• 640x480 thermal detector with 17 µm pixels and NETD below 50 mK
• 60 mm athermalized lens (F1.25) with a 10° horizontal field of view
• Up to 8.3 fps, image scalable to 800x600
• Electronic image stabilization and multiple thermal palettes
• AXIS Motion Guard, Fence Guard, Loitering Guard, Video Motion Detection and shock detection included, with AXIS Perimeter Defender support
• PoE, 8–28 V DC or 20–24 V AC power, with de-icing capability

Built for Pan-Tilt Mounting

Axis describes this version as a bullet-style, outdoor-ready thermal camera with the possibility of mounting it on a pan/tilt motor. An RS485/RS422 port controls the pan/tilt unit, with preset positions, guard tours, driver selection and a control queue, and events can trigger on or move to PTZ presets. Axis lists Pelco and APTP PTZ drivers and the AXIS T99A11 Positioning Unit as compatible; physical installation depends on the PTZ unit used.

Detection in Total Darkness

A thermal camera sees heat, not light, so it needs no illumination and is not blinded by headlights, shadows or low sun. The uncooled microbolometer covers the 8–14 µm spectral range with a sensitivity (NETD) below 50 mK, and multiple palettes help operators read the scene. Thermal images do not identify people, which helps where privacy is a concern.

60 mm Lens Coverage

The 60 mm athermalized lens gives a 10° horizontal and 7.7° vertical field of view, with a near focus distance of 91 m (300 ft). That makes this version a good fit for long-range perimeters and open areas, and the pan/tilt unit lets it sweep across a much wider area. This version streams at up to 8.3 fps; the Q1942-E PT Mount was offered with 10, 19, 35 and 60 mm lenses, each in 8.3 fps and 30 fps versions.

Built-In Analytics

AXIS Motion Guard, AXIS Fence Guard, AXIS Loitering Guard, AXIS Video Motion Detection and shock detection are included, and AXIS Perimeter Defender is supported for perimeter protection. Events can be triggered by analytics, temperature, external input, schedules, edge storage events and PTZ presets, and can record to edge storage, upload files, send email, HTTP, HTTPS, TCP or SNMP notifications, activate an external output or start a PTZ preset or guard tour.

Network Security and Integration

Password protection, IP address filtering, HTTPS encryption, IEEE 802.1x (EAP-TLS) network access control, digest authentication, user access log, centralized certificate management, brute force delay protection and signed firmware are built in. ONVIF Profile G and S and the VAPIX open API support AXIS Camera Station, AXIS Companion and partner VMS software.

Typical Applications

• Wide perimeters patrolled from one pan-tilt position
• Utility, industrial and critical infrastructure sites
• Storage yards, ports and open ground
• Building exteriors with no lighting

Compatible Accessories

Compatible accessories for the AXIS Q1942-E PT Mount, available at Affinitech Store:

• AXIS T99A11 Positioning Unit 24 V AC/DC
• AXIS T8310 Control Board
• AXIS T8129 PoE Extender
• AXIS T8640 PoE+ over Coax Adapter
• AXIS T8604 Media Converter Switch
• AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool
• AXIS Surveillance Card 128 GB
• AXIS Surveillance Card 256 GB

Compare AXIS Bispectral and Thermal PTZ Cameras

Other AXIS Q1942-E PT Mount versions: 10 mm 8.3 fps (0980-001), 10 mm 30 fps (0981-001), 19 mm 8.3 fps (0982-001), 19 mm 30 fps (0983-001), 35 mm 8.3 fps (0984-001), 35 mm 30 fps (0985-001), 60 mm 30 fps (0987-001).

Need a fixed thermal bullet with its own wall and ceiling bracket? See the AXIS Q1942-E 60 mm 8.3 fps (0921-001).

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Frequently Asked Questions About AXIS Q1942-E PT Mount

What is the AXIS Q1942-E PT Mount?

The pan-tilt-mount version of the AXIS Q1942-E thermal camera. It is a bullet-style, outdoor-ready thermal camera designed to be mounted on a pan/tilt motor, which it controls over RS485/RS422.

What thermal resolution does the AXIS Q1942-E PT Mount 60 mm 8.3 fps have?

A 640x480 uncooled microbolometer with 17 µm pixels; the image is scalable up to 800x600 (SVGA).

What is the thermal sensitivity?

NETD below 50 mK, over a spectral range of 8–14 µm.

What field of view does the 60 mm lens give?

10° horizontal and 7.7° vertical, with an athermalized F1.25 lens and a near focus distance of 91 m (300 ft).

What frame rate does it support?

Up to 8.3 fps. The Q1942-E PT Mount was also offered in 30 fps versions.

Which pan/tilt features does it support?

Preset positions, guard tour, driver selection and control queue. Axis lists Pelco and APTP PTZ drivers and the AXIS T99A11 Positioning Unit as compatible.

Which analytics are included?

AXIS Motion Guard, AXIS Fence Guard, AXIS Loitering Guard, AXIS Video Motion Detection and shock detection. AXIS Perimeter Defender is supported.

How is it powered?

PoE IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3 (typical 4.8 W, max 11.8 W), 8–28 V DC (typical 6.6 W, max 13 W) or 20–24 V AC (typical 11 VA, max 19 VA). The power supply is not included.

Is it rated for outdoor use?

Yes. It is IP66 and NEMA 4X rated, operates from -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F) and has de-icing capability per MIL-STD-810F Method 521.3.

Does it support local storage?

Yes. It supports microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards with SD card encryption, plus recording to network-attached storage (NAS).

Is the AXIS Q1942-E PT Mount discontinued?

Yes. Axis has replaced it with the AXIS Q2112-E. Axis offers hardware support and RMA service until 2031-12-31.

What warranty does it have?

A 5-year Axis warranty.