AXIS Q1972-E 640x480 Thermal Bullet Camera, 25 mm 8.3 fps, 03032-001

AXIS Q1972-E 25 mm 8.3 fps 640x480 Thermal Bullet Camera

The AXIS Q1972-E 25 mm 8.3 fps (03032-001) is a compact outdoor thermal bullet camera that pairs a 640x480 uncooled microbolometer (NETD below 20 mK) with a 25 mm lens and a 24° horizontal field of view, streaming thermal video at up to 8.3 fps. It picks up people and vehicles by their heat in total darkness and low-contrast scenes, with electronic image stabilization, thermal palettes, Axis Zipstream, preinstalled AXIS Motion Guard, Fence Guard and Loitering Guard, and Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity on an ARTPEC-8 chip with a deep learning processing unit. The IP66/IP67, IK10 and NEMA 4X-rated casing weighs 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) and runs from -40 °C to 60 °C, for perimeters, fence lines and total darkness.

Key Specifications

Full specifications are listed in the Detailed Specifications tab.

Why Choose the AXIS Q1972-E 25 mm 8.3 fps?

• Thermal video at up to 8.3 fps on this part number; the same 25 mm lens is also made as a 30 fps version (03031-001)
• 25 mm athermalized F1.0 lens: 24° horizontal, 18.5° vertical field of view
• Theoretical person detection up to 735 m (2410 ft) (Johnson's criteria)
• 640x480 microbolometer, 17 µm pixels, NETD below 20 mK; output scalable to 800x600
• Electronic image stabilization and thermal palettes
• Preinstalled AXIS Motion Guard, Fence Guard and Loitering Guard; AXIS Perimeter Defender supported
• Axis Edge Vault, TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 Level 2), signed video and secure boot
• Compact 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) housing rated IK10, IP66/IP67 and NEMA 4X; PoE Class 3 or 12–28 V DC; halogen-free

Detection in Total Darkness

A thermal camera sees heat, not light, so it needs no illumination and is not affected by darkness, glare or low sun. The uncooled microbolometer covers the 8–14 µm spectral range with a sensitivity (NETD) below 20 mK, which keeps the false alarm rate low in low-contrast scenes. Thermal palettes help operators read the scene, and because thermal images do not allow identification, they suit sites where privacy matters.

25 mm Lens Coverage and Detection Range

The 25 mm athermalized F1.0 lens gives a 24° horizontal and 18.5° vertical field of view, with a near focus distance of 18.5 m (61 ft). Using Johnson's criteria, AXIS gives theoretical ranges of 735 m (2410 ft) to detect a person and 2100 m (6900 ft) to detect a vehicle, 184 m (603 ft) to recognize a person and 91 m (299 ft) to identify one. Weather affects real distances, so plan the scene with AXIS Site Designer. The AXIS Q1972-E is offered with 10, 19, 25 and 35 mm lenses, each in an 8.3 fps and a 30 fps version.

Built-In Analytics

AXIS Video Motion Detection, AXIS Motion Guard, AXIS Fence Guard, AXIS Loitering Guard, active tampering alarm and audio detection are included. AXIS Perimeter Defender, which detects and classifies humans and vehicles, is supported and sold separately, and the AXIS Camera Application Platform lets you add third-party analytics. The ARTPEC-8 chip includes a deep learning processing unit (DLPU).

Axis Edge Vault Cybersecurity

Axis Edge Vault is a hardware-based cybersecurity platform with TPM 2.0 (CC EAL4+, FIPS 140-2 Level 2), a secure element (CC EAL 6+), Axis device ID, secure keystore, signed video, secure boot and an encrypted filesystem. Signed firmware, brute force delay protection, OAuth 2.0, IEEE 802.1X, IEEE 802.1AE (MACsec), HTTPS/HSTS, TLS 1.2/1.3 and a host-based firewall protect it on the network. ONVIF Profile G, M, S and T and the VAPIX API support AXIS Camera Station and partner VMS software.

Built for Harsh Outdoor Sites

The compact aluminum and polycarbonate casing weighs 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) and is IP66/IP67, NEMA 4X and IK10 rated, operating from -40 °C to 60 °C (up to 74 °C per NEMA TS 2). It has a terminal block for one supervised alarm input and one output, a 3.5 mm mic/line input and speaker pairing for audio alarms through a network horn speaker or strobe siren. It runs on PoE Class 3 or 12–28 V DC and records to microSD cards or NAS.

Typical Applications

• Perimeters and fence lines
• Critical infrastructure, utility and industrial sites
• Storage yards, ports and open ground
• Building exteriors and areas with no lighting
• Sites where privacy rules out visual cameras

Compatible Accessories

Compatible accessories for the AXIS Q1972-E. Linked items are available at Affinitech Store; contact us for the others:

• AXIS T94F01M J-Box/Gang Box Plate
• AXIS T94P01B Corner Bracket
• AXIS T94F01P Conduit Back Box
• AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool
• AXIS Surveillance Card 128 GB
• AXIS Surveillance Card 256 GB
• AXIS T91A47 Pole Mount
• AXIS Weather Shield K

Compare AXIS Q19 Thermal Bullet Cameras

Other AXIS Q1972-E lens and frame-rate versions at Affinitech Store: AXIS Q1972-E 10 mm 30 fps (03027-001), AXIS Q1972-E 19 mm 30 fps (03029-001), AXIS Q1972-E 25 mm 30 fps (03031-001), AXIS Q1972-E 35 mm 30 fps (03033-001) and AXIS Q1972-E 19 mm 8.3 fps (03030-001). This camera and the AXIS Q1972-E 25 mm 30 fps (03031-001) differ only in thermal frame rate.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the AXIS Q1972-E 25 mm 8.3 fps

What thermal resolution does the AXIS Q1972-E 25 mm 8.3 fps have?

640x480 pixels from an uncooled microbolometer with a 17 µm pixel pitch; the video can be scaled up to 800x600.

What is the thermal sensitivity?

NETD below 20 mK at 25 °C, F1.0, over a spectral range of 8–14 µm.

What field of view does the 25 mm lens give?

24° horizontal and 18.5° vertical, with an athermalized F1.0 lens and a near focus distance of 18.5 m (61 ft).

How far can the 25 mm lens detect a person?

Using Johnson's criteria, AXIS rates this lens at theoretical distances of 735 m (2410 ft) to detect, 184 m (603 ft) to recognize and 91 m (299 ft) to identify a person, and 2100 m (6900 ft) to detect a vehicle. Actual range depends on weather and the scene; AXIS Site Designer helps plan it.

What is the difference between the 8.3 fps and 30 fps versions?

The maximum thermal frame rate. This part number (03032-001) streams at up to 8.3 fps, while the 25 mm 30 fps version (03031-001) streams at up to 30 fps. AXIS covers both in one datasheet with the same sensor, lens and ratings.

Does it work in complete darkness?

Yes. It forms its image from heat, so it needs no visible light or IR illuminator and is not affected by glare or low sun.

Which analytics are included?

AXIS Video Motion Detection, AXIS Motion Guard, AXIS Fence Guard, AXIS Loitering Guard, active tampering alarm and audio detection. AXIS Perimeter Defender is supported and sold separately.

How is it powered?

PoE IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3 (typical 5.0 W, max 12.95 W), or 12–28 V DC (typical 4.8 W, max 12.95 W).

Is it rated for outdoor use?

Yes. It is IP66/IP67, NEMA 4X and IK10 rated and operates from -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F), with a maximum of 74 °C (165 °F) per NEMA TS 2.

Does it support audio and I/O?

Yes. It has a 3.5 mm mic/line input, audio output via speaker pairing, and a terminal block for one supervised alarm input and one output.

Does it support local storage?

Yes. It supports microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards with AES-XTS-Plain64 256-bit encryption, plus recording to network-attached storage (NAS).

What warranty does it have?

Five years, under the AXIS warranty.