AXIS XFQ1656 4MP Explosion-Protected AI Fixed Camera, 02462-001
Description
AXIS XFQ1656 4MP Explosion-Protected Camera with Deep Learning, Class/Division 1 and Zone 1
The AXIS XFQ1656 is a 4 MP explosion-protected camera certified worldwide for Class/Division 1 and Zone 1/21 hazardous locations, with smoke alert and AXIS Object Analytics running on a deep learning processing unit. A 1/1.8″ sensor with Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR delivers 4 MP at up to 60 fps, and preinstalled analytics detect people in restricted areas and support hardhat (PPE) compliance. The electropolished 316L stainless steel housing is IP66/IP67/IP68 rated, operates from -40 °C to 60 °C and offers PoE or AC power with RJ45 and SFP networking for oil and gas, chemical and other hazardous areas.
Key Specifications
| Hazardous area certification | ATEX/IECEx Zone 1 and 21 (and I M2); cMETus Class I Div 1 Groups B, C, D; Class II Div 1 Groups E, F, G |
| Max video resolution | 2688x1512 (4 MP) |
| Max frames per second | Up to 50/60 fps without WDR; 25/30 fps with WDR |
| Image sensor | 1/1.8″ progressive scan RGB CMOS |
| Lens | Varifocal 3.9–10 mm, F1.5, autofocus, remote zoom and focus, P-Iris |
| Horizontal field of view | 81°–47° |
| Wide dynamic range | Forensic WDR, up to 120 dB |
| Min illumination (color) | 0.05 lux at 50 IRE, F1.5 (Forensic WDR and Lightfinder 2.0) |
| Onboard analytics | AXIS Object Analytics with PPE monitoring, smoke alert, AXIS Image Health Analytics |
| Power | PoE IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 Class 6 or 100–240 V AC |
| IP / vandal rating | IP66, IP67, IP68; IK10 housing, IK08 front glass |
| Operating temperature | -40 °C to 60 °C with PoE; -40 °C to 55 °C with AC/SFP |
Full specifications are listed in the Detailed Specifications tab.
Why Choose the AXIS XFQ1656?
- Certified for Class I/II Division 1 (cMETus) and Zone 1/21 (ATEX, IECEx), plus INMETRO, IA, PESO, KCs and JPEx
- 4 MP (2688x1512) at up to 60 fps from a 1/1.8″ sensor
- Smoke alert analytics for signs of smoke or fire
- AXIS Object Analytics with PPE (hardhat) monitoring on a deep learning processing unit
- Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR up to 120 dB and electronic image stabilization
- Axis Edge Vault with TPM 2.0 and signed video
- PoE Class 6 or 100–240 V AC, RJ45 and SFP, RS485 and supervised I/O
- TAA compliant supply chain (per Axis datasheet)
Worldwide Hazardous Area Certifications
Type F31111 carries ATEX (I M2 Ex db I Mb; II 2 G Ex db IIC T5 Gb; II 2 D Ex tb IIIC T100°C Db, ExVeritas 20ATEX0651X), IECEx (EXV 20.0017X) and cMETus (Class I Div 1 Groups B,C,D T5; Class II Div 1 Groups E,F,G T5; Class I Zone 1; Zone 21, MET E115198) certificates, plus INMETRO, IA, OSHA Taiwan, PESO, KCs and JPEx.
Protect People and Improve Operations
Preinstalled smoke alert monitors combustible environments for signs of smoke or fire. AXIS Object Analytics detects and classifies humans and vehicles with line crossing, object in area, time in area and PPE monitoring conditions (up to 10 scenarios), and AXIS Scene Metadata and MQTT feed production monitoring and industrial control systems.
Excellent Light Sensitivity
The 1/1.8″ sensor, F1.5 lens with P-Iris, Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR up to 120 dB handle dark and changing light, with 0.05 lux in color at 4 MP 25/30 fps. Remote zoom and focus on the 3.9–10 mm lens set the 81°–47° view without opening the housing.
Axis Edge Vault Cybersecurity
Axis Edge Vault with TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 Level 2), a secure element, Axis device ID, signed video, secure boot and an encrypted filesystem safeguards the device. IEEE 802.1X, IEEE 802.1AE (MACsec), HTTPS/HSTS, TLS v1.2/v1.3 and a host-based firewall protect the network.
Flexible Installation Worldwide
Power the camera by PoE (IEEE 802.3bt Class 6) or 100–240 V AC, and connect over RJ45 or SFP. Two M25x1.5 and two M20x1.5 cable entries, RS485, two supervised and two unsupervised I/O, audio in/out and a 48 V DC auxiliary output are built in, and the box includes the AXIS TQ1903-E Swivel Joint, TQ1924-E Washer Nozzle and (02462-001) TQ1917 adapter.
Typical Applications
- Oil and gas production and refineries
- Chemical and petrochemical plants
- Mining (Group I) and Zone 21 dust areas
- PPE compliance and restricted-area monitoring
Compatible Accessories
Compatible accessories for the AXIS XFQ1656. Linked items are available at Affinitech Store; contact us for the others:
- AXIS TQ1001-E Wall Mount
- AXIS TQ1301-E Pole Mount 50–150 mm (installs on AXIS TQ1001-E)
- AXIS TQ1303-E Corner Mount (installs on AXIS TQ1001-E)
- AXIS TQ1814-E Weathershield
- AXIS TQ1922-E Swivel Joint
- AXIS TQ1923-E Wiper Blade (5-pack)
- AXIS TQ1924-E Washer Nozzle
- AXIS TQ1917 Adapter M25x1.5 to 3/4 NPT
- AXIS TQ1918 Adapter M20x1.5 to 3/4 NPT
- AXIS T8611 SFP Module
- AXIS T8612 SFP Module
- AXIS TQ1943-E Cable Gland Ex d Armored
- AXIS TQ1944-E Cable Gland Ex d Non-Armored
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| Model | Max resolution | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXIS XFQ1656 (this camera) | 2688x1512 | Explosion-protected 4 MP AI fixed camera, Class/Division 1 and Zone 1 | Process areas, PPE and smoke monitoring |
| AXIS P1468-XLE | 3840x2160 | Explosion-protected 4K AI bullet, IR, Zone/Division 2 | Oil and gas, chemical, hazardous areas |
| AXIS Q1961-XTE 30 fps | 384x288 (thermal) | Explosion-protected thermometric camera, Zone/Division 2 | Equipment and process temperature alarms |
| AXIS Q1961-XTE 8.3 fps | 384x288 (thermal) | Explosion-protected thermometric camera, 8.3 fps, Zone/Division 2 | Temperature alarms where 8.3 fps export rules apply |
| ExCam XPT Q6075 | 1920x1080 | Explosion-protected 40x PTZ dome, Zone 1/21 | Wide-area Zone 1 monitoring |
| AXIS XPQ1785 | 1920x1080 | Explosion-protected 32x PTZ, Class/Division 1 and Zone 1 (discontinued) | Large plants, offshore, extreme cold |
| AXIS D101-A XF P3807 | 4320x1920 | Explosion-protected 8 MP 180° panoramic, Class/Division 1 and Zone 1 (discontinued) | Production areas, wide overviews |
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Frequently Asked Questions About AXIS XFQ1656
Which hazardous areas is the AXIS XFQ1656 certified for?
ATEX and IECEx Zone 1 and 21 (including I M2 Ex db I Mb), cMETus Class I Div 1 Groups B,C,D T5, Class II Div 1 Groups E,F,G T5, Class I Zone 1 and Zone 21, plus INMETRO, IA, OSHA Taiwan, PESO, KCs and JPEx.
What resolution and frame rate does it deliver?
4 MP (2688x1512) at up to 50/60 fps without WDR or 25/30 fps with WDR.
What lens does it have?
A varifocal 3.9–10 mm, F1.5 i-CS lens with autofocus, remote zoom and focus and P-Iris, covering 81°–47° horizontally.
Can it detect smoke?
Yes. Smoke alert is preinstalled.
Can it check hardhat use?
Yes. AXIS Object Analytics includes a PPE monitoring trigger condition.
Which analytics are included?
AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Image Health Analytics, AXIS Video Motion Detection and smoke alert. AXIS Perimeter Defender and AXIS License Plate Verifier are supported.
How is it powered?
PoE IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 Class 6 (typical 11.5 W, max 51 W) or 100–240 V AC (typical 13.3 VA, max 56 VA).
What network connections does it have?
An RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T PoE port and an SFP connector, plus RS485 serial.
What is the operating temperature?
With PoE -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F); with AC or SFP -40 °C to 55 °C (-40 °F to 131 °F).
What storage is included?
A 512 GB microSD card is included, with SD card encryption and NAS recording support.
Is it TAA compliant?
The Axis datasheet lists the supply chain as TAA compliant.
What warranty does it have?
The datasheet lists a 5-year Axis warranty.
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AXIS XFQ1656 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Camera | |
| Image sensor | 1/1.8” progressive scan RGB CMOS |
| Lens | Varifocal, 3.9–10 mm, F1.5; Horizontal field of view: 81°–47°; Vertical field of view: 45°–27°; Autofocus, IR corrected, remote zoom and focus, i-CS lens, P-Iris control; Minimum focus distance: 0.5 m (1.6 ft) |
| Day and night | Automatic IR-cut filter; Hybrid IR filter |
| Minimum illumination | 4 MP 25/30 fps with Forensic WDR and Lightfinder 2.0: Color: 0.05 lux at 50 IRE, F1.5; B/W: 0.01 lux at 50 IRE, F1.5; 4 MP 50/60 fps with Lightfinder 2.0: Color: 0.1 lux at 50 IRE, F1.5; B/W: 0.02 lux at 50 IRE, F1.5; 4 MP 25/30 fps with Forensic WDR and Lightfinder 2.0 with optional F0.9 lens: Color: 0.02 lux at 50 IRE, F0.9; B/W: 0.004 lux at 50 IRE, F0.9 |
| Shutter speed | 1/47500 s to 1 s |
| System on chip (SoC) | |
| Model | ARTPEC-8 |
| Memory | 2048 MB RAM, 8192 MB Flash |
| Compute capabilities | Deep learning processing unit (DLPU) |
| Video | |
| Video compression | H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC) Baseline, Main and High Profiles; H.265 (MPEG-H Part 2/HEVC) Main Profile; Motion JPEG |
| Resolution | 16:9 2688x1512 Quad HD to 160x90; 4:3 2016x1512 to 160x120 |
| Frame rate | No WDR: Up to 50/60 fps (50/60 Hz) in all resolutions; WDR: Up to 25/30 fps (50/60 Hz) in all resolutions |
| Video streaming | Multiple, individually configurable streams in H.264, H.265 and Motion JPEG; Axis Zipstream technology in H.264 and H.265; Controllable frame rate and bandwidth; VBR/ABR/MBR H.264/H.265; Low latency mode; Video streaming indicator |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | >55 dB |
| WDR | Forensic WDR: Up to 120 dB depending on scene |
| Multi-view streaming | Up to 8 individually cropped out view areas |
| Noise reduction | Spatial filter (2D noise reduction); Temporal filter (3D noise reduction) |
| Image settings | Saturation, contrast, brightness, sharpness, white balance, day/night threshold, local contrast, tone mapping, exposure mode, exposure zones, defogging, barrel distortion correction, electronic image stabilization, compression, rotation: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° including Corridor Format, mirroring, dynamic text and image overlay, polygon and mosaic privacy mask; Scene profiles: Forensic, Vivid, Traffic overview |
| Image processing | Forensic WDR, Lightfinder 2.0 |
| Pan/Tilt/Zoom | Digital PTZ, optical zoom, preset positions; Preset position tour |
| Audio | |
| Features | AGC automatic gain control; Network speaker pairing |
| Streaming | Configurable duplex: One-way (simplex, half duplex); Two-way (half duplex, full duplex) |
| Input | 10-band graphic equalizer; Input for external microphone, optional 5 V microphone power; Digital input, optional 12 V ring power; Line input; Internal microphone |
| Output | Output via network speaker pairing or portcast technology |
| Encoding | 24bit LPCM, AAC-LC 8/16/32/44.1/48 kHz, G.711 PCM 8 kHz, G.726 ADPCM 8 kHz, Opus 8/16/48 kHz; Configurable bit rate |
| Network | |
| Network protocols | IPv4, IPv6 USGv6, ICMPv4/ICMPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, HTTP/2, TLS, QoS Layer 3 DiffServ, FTP, SFTP, CIFS/SMB, SMTP, mDNS (Bonjour), UPnP®, SNMP v1/v2c/v3 (MIB-II), DNS/DNSv6, DDNS, NTP, PTP, NTS, RTSP, RTP, SRTP/RTSPS, TCP, UDP, IGMPv1/v2/v3, RTCP, ICMP, DHCPv4/v6, ARP, SSH, LLDP, CDP, MQTT v3.1.1, Secure syslog (RFC 3164/5424, UDP/TCP/TLS), Link-Local address (ZeroConf), IEEE 802.1X (EAP-TLS), IEEE 802.1AR |
| System integration | |
| Application Programming Interface | Open API for software integration, including VAPIX®, metadata and AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP); One-click cloud connection; ONVIF® Profile G, ONVIF® Profile M, ONVIF® Profile S and ONVIF® Profile T |
| Video management systems | Compatible with AXIS Camera Station Edge, AXIS Camera Station Pro and video management software from Axis’ partners |
| Onscreen controls | Autofocus; Electronic image stabilization; Day/night shift; Defogging; Wide dynamic range; Video streaming indicator; Privacy masks; Media clip; Timed wiper |
| Event conditions | Application; Audio: audio clip playing; Device status: above/below/within operating temperature, IP address removed, live stream active, network lost, new IP address, ring power overcurrent protection, system ready; Digital audio input status; Edge storage: recording ongoing, storage disruption, storage health issues detected; I/O: digital input, manual trigger, virtual input; MQTT; Scheduled and recurring: schedule; Video: average bitrate degradation, day-night mode, tampering |
| Event actions | Audio clips: play, play while the rule is active, stop; Day-night mode; Defog: set defog mode, set defog mode while the rule is active; I/O: toggle I/O once, toggle I/O while the rule is active; MQTT: publish; Notification: HTTP, HTTPS, TCP and email; Overlay text; Pre- and post-alarm video or image buffering for recording or upload; Recordings: record, record while the rule is active; SNMP traps: send, send while the rule is active; Status LED; Upload of images or video clips: FTP, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, network share and email; WDR mode; Wiper |
| Built-in installation aids | Remote zoom and focus, remote back focus, leveling assistant, pixel counter |
| Analytics | |
| Applications | Included: AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Image Health Analytics, AXIS Video Motion Detection, smoke alert; Supported: AXIS Perimeter Defender, AXIS License Plate Verifier; Support for AXIS Camera Application Platform enabling installation of third-party applications |
| AXIS Object Analytics | Object classes: humans, vehicles (types: cars, buses, trucks, bikes, other); Trigger conditions: line crossing, object in area, time in area, PPE monitoring; Up to 10 scenarios; Other features: triggered objects visualized with trajectories, color-coded bounding boxes and tables; Polygon include/exclude areas; Perspective configuration; ONVIF Motion Alarm event |
| AXIS Image Health Analytics | Detection settings: Tampering: blocked image, redirected image; Image degradation: blurred image, underexposed image; Other features: sensitivity, validation period |
| AXIS Scene Metadata | Object classes: humans, faces, vehicles (types: cars, buses, trucks, bikes), license plates; Object attributes: vehicle color, upper/lower clothing color, confidence, position |
| Approvals | |
| Supply chain | TAA compliant |
| EMC | EN 55035, EN 55032 Class A, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2; Australia/New Zealand: RCM AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class A; Canada: ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A); Japan: VCCI Class A; USA: FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A |
| Safety | CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1 ed. 3, IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 ed. 3, IS 13252 |
| Environment | IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2, IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60068-2-14, IEC 60068-2-27, IEC 60068-2-64, IEC 60068-2-78, UL 50E |
| Network | IPv6 USGv6, NIST SP500-267 |
| Cybersecurity | ETSI EN 303 645, BSI IT Security Label, FIPS 140 |
| Explosion | IEC/EN 60079-0, IEC/EN 60079-1, IEC/EN 60079-31, UL 1203, UL 60079-1, UL 60079-31, CSA C22.2 No. 30, CSA C22.2 No. 25, CSA C22.2 No. 60079-0, CSA C22.2 No. 60079-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60079-31, UL121201 |
| Certifications | Type F31111; ATEX: I M2 Ex db I Mb; II 2 G Ex db IIC T5 Gb; II 2 D Ex tb IIIC T100°C Db; Certificate: ExVeritas 20ATEX0651X; IECEx: Ex db I Mb; Ex db IIC T5 Gb; Ex tb IIIC T100°C Db; Certificate: EXV 20.0017X; cMETus: Class I Div 1 Groups B,C,D T5; Class II Div 1 Groups E,F,G T5; Class I Zone 1 AEx db IIC Gb; Zone 21 AEx tb IIIC; Certificate: MET E115198; INMETRO: Ex db I Mb; Ex db IIC T5 Gb; Ex tb IIIC T100°C Db; Certificate: CPEx 22.0478 X; IA: Ex db I Mb; Ex db IIC T5 Gb; Ex tb IIIC T100°C Db; Certificate: MASC MS/22-8127X; OSHA Taiwan: Ex db I Mb; Ex db IIC T5 Gb; Ex tb IIIC T100°C Db; Certificate: TD100043; PESO: Ex db IIC T5 Gb; Certificate: P596101/4; KCs: Ex db IIC T5 Gb; Ex tb IIIC T100°C Db; Certificate: 24-KA4BO-0297X and 24-KA4BO-0298X; JPEx: Ex db IIC T5 Gb; Ex tb IIIC T100°C Db; Certificate: DEK23.0019X |
| Cybersecurity | |
| Edge security | Software: Signed OS, brute force delay protection, digest authentication and OAuth 2.0 RFC6749 Client Credential Flow/OpenID Authorization Code Flow for centralized ADFS account management, password protection, Axis Cryptographic Module (FIPS 140-2 level 1); Hardware: Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity platform; TPM 2.0 (CC EAL4+, FIPS 140-2 Level 2), secure element (CC EAL 6+), system-on-chip security (TEE), Axis device ID, secure keystore, signed video, secure boot, encrypted filesystem (AES-XTS-Plain64 256bit) |
| Network security | IEEE 802.1X (EAP-TLS, PEAP-MSCHAPv2), IEEE 802.1AE (MACsec PSK/EAP-TLS), IEEE 802.1AR, HTTPS/HSTS, TLS v1.2/v1.3, Network Time Security (NTS), X.509 Certificate PKI, host-based firewall |
| Documentation | AXIS OS Hardening Guide; Axis Vulnerability Management Policy; Axis Security Development Model; AXIS OS Software Bill of Material (SBOM) |
| General | |
| Casing | IP66-, IP67- and IP68-rated, electropolished SUS316L (EN 1.4404) stainless steel casing for maximum corrosion protection; IK08-rated front glass, IK10-rated housing; Wiper included |
| Power | Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 Class 6, typical 11.5 W, max 51 W; 100–240 V AC, typical 13.3 VA, max 56 VA |
| Connectors | Network: RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T PoE; Network: SFP connector; I/O: Terminal block for two supervised and two unsupervised configurable inputs / digital outputs (12 V DC output, max load 50 mA); Serial communication: RS485, 2 pos, terminal block; Power: AC input, terminal block; Audio: 3.5 mm mic/line in, 3.5 mm line out; Auxiliary output: 48 V DC 14.4 W, 0.3 A; Two M25x1.5 cable entries; Two M20x1.5 cable entries |
| Storage | 512 GB microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card included; Support for SD card encryption (AES-XTS-Plain64 256bit); Recording to network-attached storage (NAS) |
| Operating conditions | With PoE: -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F); With AC/SFP: -40 °C to 55 °C (-40 °F to 131 °F); Humidity 10–100% RH (condensing) |
| Storage conditions | -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F); Humidity 5–95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Weight | 9 kg (19.8 lb) |
| Box content | Camera, installation guide, installation manual IM001, AXIS TQ1903-E Swivel Joint, AXIS TQ1924-E Washer Nozzle, connector kit, H4 bit, owner authentication key, Declaration of Conformity; AXIS TQ1917 Adapter M25x1.5-3/4 NPT (02462-001 only) |
| Optional accessories | AXIS TQ1001-E Wall Mount, AXIS TQ1301-E Pole Mount 50-150 mm (must be installed on AXIS TQ1001-E Wall Mount), AXIS TQ1303-E Corner Mount (must be installed on AXIS TQ1001-E Wall Mount) |
| System tools | AXIS Site Designer, AXIS Device Manager, product selector, accessory selector, lens calculator |
| Languages | English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Polish, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Czech, Swedish, Finnish, Turkish, Thai, Vietnamese |
| Warranty | 5-year warranty |
| Sustainability | |
| Substance control | RoHS in accordance with EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU/ and EN 63000:2018; REACH in accordance with (EC) No 1907/2006 |
| Materials | Screened for conflict minerals in accordance with OECD guidelines |
| Environmental responsibility | Axis Communications is a signatory of the UN Global Compact |