AXIS Q1961-TE Outdoor Network Camera - Color - White - TAA Compliant

The AXIS Q1961-TE is a purpose-built outdoor network camera that brings thermometric insight to your security and operations. This color, white camera is designed to monitor temperatures remotely, delivering precise heat readings and enabling temperature-based events that help you safeguard people, property, and critical infrastructure. With halogen-free construction, a robust and impact-resistant build, and industry-leading cybersecurity, the Q1961-TE blends weather-ready performance with smart analytics to illuminate what your eyes alone cannot see. If you’re aiming to understand environmental heat patterns across facilities, equipment racks, electrical rooms, or outdoor assets, this camera provides clear, actionable temperature data that supports faster decisions and safer outcomes. What’s the temperature? AXIS Q1961-TE answers that question with reliable, real-time visibility and intelligent automation, turning heat insight into a proactive security and safety strategy.

• Thermometric imaging with remote temperature monitoring: capture precise temperature data across critical zones, enabling temperature-based events, alerts, and automated workflows that keep your facility safer and more efficient. This powerful capability helps you identify overheating components, monitor process heat, and trigger timely responses before problems escalate.
• Outdoor-ready, color camera with rugged construction: built to withstand demanding environments, delivering reliable day-to-day performance while maintaining a halogen-free design for safer, more sustainable operation in harsh industrial, commercial, or municipal settings.
• Early fire detection analytics: leverage advanced analytics to identify hotspots, abnormal temperature patterns, and potential fire risks earlier. By flagging anomalies as soon as they appear, you can reduce response times, minimize downtime, and protect people and property from heat-related incidents.
• Cybersecurity built-in: engineered with secure boot, encrypted communications, and access controls to protect video streams, devices, and network integrity from cyber threats. The AXIS Q1961-TE is designed to resist tampering and unauthorized access while integrating smoothly with existing security ecosystems.
• TAA compliant and versatile: a procurement-friendly solution suitable for government, education, and regulated deployments. Its design supports interoperability with common surveillance platforms, ensuring easy integration into existing management and analytics workflows without sacrificing performance or reliability.

Technical Details of AXIS Q1961-TE Outdoor Network Camera - Color - White - TAA Compliant

• Purpose-built thermometric outdoor network camera for temperature monitoring and heat-based analytics in real-world environments.
• Key capabilities include remote temperature sensing, temperature-based event triggers, and early fire detection analytics integrated into a single, streamlined device.
• Halogen-free construction paired with an impact-resistant exterior designed for outdoor installations in challenging conditions.
• Flexible deployment with cybersecurity features that protect data, streams, and device integrity within modern IP-based security architectures.
• Government- and regulated-market ready (TAA compliant), enabling compliant procurement and broad compatibility with enterprise security ecosystems.

How to install AXIS Q1961-TE

• Plan the installation site to maximize coverage of temperature-sensitive zones while ensuring a clear line of sight for analytics and performance. Consider environmental factors, surrounding heat sources, and potential hotspots that require monitoring.
• Mount the camera securely using compatible outdoor mounting hardware. Ensure proper sealing, weather protection, drainage, and cable management to protect connectors and power/network lines from water ingress and physical stress.
• Connect power and network according to the device’s requirements, and apply the latest firmware update. Configure basic network settings and confirm the camera is reachable from your video management system (VMS) or Axis Management Platform.
• Set up temperature analytics and alerts within your Axis management software or integrated VMS. Define temperature thresholds, trigger conditions, and notification channels (open alarms, emails, or API-triggered actions) to automate response workflows.
• Validate performance with end-to-end testing: verify temperature readings against trusted references, test the reliability of temperature-driven events, and confirm cybersecurity protections (encrypted data, secure access) are active and functioning as intended.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the primary benefit of using the AXIS Q1961-TE?

  A: The camera adds thermometric insight to outdoor surveillance, enabling remote temperature monitoring, temperature-based event triggers, and early fire detection analytics to prevent incidents and optimize operational safety.

• Q: Is the AXIS Q1961-TE appropriate for regulated environments?

  A: Yes. It is TAA compliant, making it suitable for procurement in government, education, and other regulated sectors while maintaining compatibility with standard security ecosystems.

• Q: What about cybersecurity?

  A: The camera includes built-in cybersecurity features such as secure boot, encrypted communications, and access controls designed to protect video data and device integrity from cyber threats.

• Q: What does halogen-free mean for this camera?

  A: Halogen-free construction reduces hazardous emissions in the event of a fire, supporting safer operation and alignment with environmental and safety standards in many facilities.

• Q: Can this camera be integrated with existing security platforms?

  A: Yes. The AXIS Q1961-TE is designed for interoperability with common IP video management systems and Axis-compatible platforms, enabling seamless integration without sacrificing performance.