AXIS XFQ1656 4MP Explosion-Protected Camera

Name: AXIS XFQ1656 4MP Explosion-Protected AI Camera, 02462-101
Brand: AXIS Communications
SKU: 02462-101
Price: 9999 USD
Availability: InStock

Description
Detailed Specifications

Description

AXIS XFQ1656 4MP Explosion-Protected AI Camera for Zone and Division 1

The AXIS XFQ1656 is a Class/Division- and Zone-certified fixed camera with a deep learning processing unit, built for oil and gas, chemical and hazardous areas. It delivers 4 MP at up to 60 fps from a 1/1.8” sensor with Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR, runs preinstalled smoke-alert analytics and AXIS Object Analytics with hardhat detection, and can feed image-based data to production monitoring and industrial control systems. This listing is part number 02462-101.

Key Specifications

Hazardous area certification	Class I/II/III Div 1, Zone 1, 21, IIC, IIIC and Ex I Mb (ATEX, IECEx, cMETus and more)
Max video resolution	2688x1512 (4 MP, Quad HD)
Max frames per second	Up to 50/60 fps without WDR; up to 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, i-CS, P-Iris
Horizontal field of view	81°–47°
Wide dynamic range	Forensic WDR, up to 120 dB depending on scene
Min illumination (color)	0.05 lux at 50 IRE, F1.5 (4 MP 25/30 fps with Forensic WDR and Lightfinder 2.0)
Onboard analytics	AXIS Object Analytics (humans, vehicles, PPE monitoring), smoke alert, AXIS Image Health Analytics
Power	PoE IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 Class 6 (typical 11.5 W, max 51 W) or 100–240 V AC
IP / vandal rating	IP66, IP67 and IP68; IK08 front glass, IK10 housing
Operating temperature	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)

Full specifications are listed in the Detailed Specifications tab.

Why Choose the AXIS XFQ1656?

Certified worldwide for Class I/II/III Div 1, Zone 1 and 21, IIC, IIIC and Ex I Mb
4 MP at up to 60 fps from a 1/1.8” sensor with Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR
Smoke alert analytics preinstalled to watch for signs of smoke or fire
AXIS Object Analytics with PPE monitoring (hardhat detection) on a deep learning processing unit
Axis Edge Vault with TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 Level 2) and a secure element
Electropolished SUS316L stainless steel casing, IP66/IP67/IP68, wiper included
PoE, 100–240 V AC, RJ45 or SFP connectivity, RS485 and supervised I/O
512 GB microSD card included for edge recording

Worldwide Hazardous Area Certifications

The camera (type F31111) is certified ATEX I M2 Ex db I Mb, II 2 G Ex db IIC T5 Gb and II 2 D Ex tb IIIC T100°C Db (ExVeritas 20ATEX0651X), IECEx Ex db I Mb, Ex db IIC T5 Gb and Ex tb IIIC T100°C Db (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 AEx db IIC Gb and Zone 21 AEx tb IIIC (MET E115198). INMETRO, IA, OSHA Taiwan, PESO, KCs and JPEx certifications are listed as well. The datasheet lists the supply chain as TAA compliant.

Sharp 4 MP Video in Changing Light

A 1/1.8” sensor and F1.5 varifocal 3.9–10 mm i-CS lens with P-Iris cover 81°–47° horizontally. With Forensic WDR and Lightfinder 2.0, minimum illumination is 0.05 lux in color and 0.01 lux in black and white at 4 MP 25/30 fps (50 IRE, F1.5). Electronic image stabilization, defogging and barrel distortion correction keep the image usable on vibrating structures and in harsh weather, and remote zoom and focus simplify setup.

Deep Learning Analytics for Safety and Operations

Built on ARTPEC-8 with a deep learning processing unit, the camera includes AXIS Object Analytics (humans and vehicles, with line crossing, object in area, time in area and PPE monitoring conditions, up to 10 scenarios), AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Image Health Analytics, AXIS Video Motion Detection and smoke alert. AXIS Perimeter Defender and AXIS License Plate Verifier are supported, and ACAP lets you add tailor-made applications from Axis and partners.

Axis Edge Vault Cybersecurity

Axis Edge Vault provides 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. IEEE 802.1X, IEEE 802.1AE (MACsec), IEEE 802.1AR, HTTPS/HSTS and TLS v1.2/v1.3 protect the network connection.

Flexible Installation Anywhere

Power the camera with PoE IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 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 configurable I/Os, audio in and out and a 48 V DC auxiliary output are provided. The box includes the AXIS TQ1903-E Swivel Joint, AXIS TQ1924-E Washer Nozzle and a 512 GB microSD card, and the electropolished SUS316L casing weighs 9 kg (19.8 lb).

Typical Applications

Oil and gas production, refineries and terminals
Chemical and petrochemical plants
Mining and other Ex I Mb locations
Process monitoring and PPE compliance in hazardous zones

Compatible Accessories

Compatible accessories for the AXIS XFQ1656, available at Affinitech Store:

Compare AXIS Explosion-Protected Cameras

Model	Max resolution	Type	Best for
AXIS ExCam XPT Q6075	1920x1080	Zone 1/21 PTZ, 40x zoom	Wide hazardous sites, tank farms
AXIS XPQ1785	1920x1080	Explosion-protected PTZ (discontinued)	Replaced by ExCam XPT Q6075
AXIS ExCam XPT Q6055	1920x1080	Zone 1 PTZ (discontinued)	Replaced by ExCam XPT Q6075
AXIS XFQ1656 (this camera)	2688x1512 (4 MP)	Zone/Division 1 fixed AI camera	Safety monitoring, smoke alert
AXIS ExCam XF Q1785	1920x1080	Zone 1 fixed camera, 32x zoom	Long-range detail in Ex zones
AXIS ExCam XF P3807	8 MP, 180°	Zone 1 panoramic multisensor	Wide overviews of process areas
AXIS P1468-XLE	3840x2160 (4K)	Zone/Division 2 AI bullet, IR	Zone 2 sites, day and night
AXIS Q1961-XTE	384x288 (thermal)	Zone/Division 2 thermometric	Temperature monitoring

The AXIS XFQ1656 is also sold as part number 02462-001: see the AXIS XFQ1656 (02462-001).

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Frequently Asked Questions About AXIS XFQ1656

Which hazardous areas is the AXIS XFQ1656 certified for?

Class I/II/III Division 1, Zone 1 and 21, gas group IIC, dust group IIIC and Ex I Mb, under ATEX, IECEx, cMETus, INMETRO, IA, OSHA Taiwan, PESO, KCs and JPEx certifications.

What resolution and frame rate does it deliver?

2688x1512 (4 MP) at up to 50/60 fps without WDR and up to 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 control, covering 81°–47° horizontally and 45°–27° vertically.

How does it perform in low light?

With Forensic WDR and Lightfinder 2.0 at 4 MP 25/30 fps, minimum illumination is 0.05 lux in color and 0.01 lux in black and white at 50 IRE, F1.5.

Can it detect smoke or fire?

Yes. Smoke alert analytics is preinstalled to monitor for signs of smoke or fire.

Does it detect missing hardhats?

Yes. AXIS Object Analytics includes a PPE monitoring trigger condition, which Axis describes as hardhat detection.

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.

What are its environmental ratings?

IP66, IP67 and IP68 with an IK08 front glass and IK10 housing, operating from -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F) on PoE, or -40 °C to 55 °C (-40 °F to 131 °F) on AC or SFP.

Is a memory card included?

Yes. A 512 GB microSD card is included, and recording to network-attached storage is also supported.

How much does it weigh?

9 kg (19.8 lb).

What warranty does it have?

The datasheet lists a 5-year Axis warranty.

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Detailed Specifications

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
Audio features	AGC automatic gain control; Network speaker pairing
Audio streaming	Configurable duplex: One-way (simplex, half duplex); Two-way (half duplex, full duplex)
Audio 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
Audio output	Output via network speaker pairing or portcast technology
Audio 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, AXIS Camera Station 5 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); AXIS TQ1943-E Cable Gland Ex d Armored M25 (02462-005 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)
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