
AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series
Outstanding image performance in demanding lighting conditions.
DATASHEET
> Lightnder technology
with extended D1
(768x576) resolution
(A XIS Q16 02/-E)
> WDR with dynamic
capture at HDTV 720p
(AXIS Q1604/-E)
> Multiple H.264 video
streams
AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series comprises of indoor and outdoor-ready xed cameras that deliver
outstanding image quality in demanding video surveillance conditions, such as poor light or highly
variable lighting.
The unique Lightnder technology makes AXIS Q1602/-E
cameras extremely sensitive to low light, eectively
allowing the cameras to ‘see’ even in dark conditions.
The Wide Dynamic Range with ‘dynamic capture’ allows
AXIS Q1604/-E to provide homogeneous images, without too dark or too bright parts.
AXIS Q16 Series ranges from extended D1 resolution
cameras to 1-megapixel AXIS Q1604 and AXIS Q1604-E
cameras, which also provide HDTV 720p video.
Installation is made easy with Power over Ethernet
(PoE, IEEE 802.3af), which eliminates the need for
power cables. The cameras also have an SD/SDHC
memory card slot for storing recordings locally.
The IP66-rated outdoor-ready models, AXIS Q1602-E
and AXIS Q1604-E cameras, operate in temperatures
from -40 ºC to 50 ºC (-40 ºF to 122 ºF) using High PoE.
They feature Axis’ unique Arctic Temperature Control to
pre-heat the camera module for securing start up even
at very low temperatures following a power failure.
> Power over Ethernet
> Outdoor-ready
model with Arctic
Temperature Control

Low-light sensitive and wide dynamic range
cameras for indoor and outdoor use
AXIS Q16 Series oers outstanding xed network cameras with features to handle demanding
application requirements. AXIS Q1602/-E are suitable for environments with poor light conditions, and AXIS Q1604/-E are suitable for surveillance in highly variable lighting conditions.
Easy installation with focus assistant,
remote back focus and pixel counter
Setting the focus on AXIS Q16 Series is made easy with
the focus assistant, which indicates with a ashing
green LED when an image is in focus after manually
adjusting the lens. Additionally, it oers remote back
focus, which allows the focus to be ne-tuned from a
computer. The pixel counter further helps the installer
verify that the pixel resolution of an object fullls
regulatory or customer requirements, for example, for
facial identication.
Lightnder technology
AXIS Q1602/-E incorporate Axis’ revolutionary Lightnder technology. The outstanding performance in
low light is the result of well-founded decisions regarding the sensor and lens combined with carefully
tuned image processing. Compared with any analog or
network cameras, the Lightnder technology will give
more life-like colors in low-light conditions. The noise
reduction of the Lightnder technology is vastly improved compared with any surveillance camera on the
market, which in combination with the light sensitivity
of the sensor gives a superior image quality. For more
on Lightnder technology, go to:
www.axis.com/corporate/corp/tech_papers.htm
Wide Dynamic Range - dynamic capture
AXIS Q1604/-E Network Cameras with ‘dynamic
capture’ oer ideal solutions for surveillance in highly
variable lighting conditions, for instance when light
comes through a glass window or entrance creating
both dark and bright zones. In these demanding scenarios, AXIS Q1604/-E allow the user to easily and
clearly identify both people and objects. Wide Dynamic
Range with ‘dynamic capture’ works by acquiring several images with dierent exposure times. Together
with advanced image processing, the result is video
with exceptional clarity and sharpness, ensuring that
no part of the image is too dark or too bright.
Outdoor-ready models
AXIS Q16-E Network Cameras save installation time
and costs since they are ready out of the box for mounting outdoors. The IP66-rated cameras have protection
against dust, rain, snow and sunlight, and can operate
in temperatures as low as -40 ºC (-40 ºF). The cameras
are powered by Power over Ethernet, which makes installation easy since there is no need for a separate
power cable. An integrated dehumidifying membrane
eliminates humidity caught in the camera enclosure
during installation. The cameras enable easy mounting of an infrared illuminator under the enclosure. They
come with a wall mount bracket and a sunshield.
Lightnder technology with AXIS Q1602/-E Network Cameras
Reference image High-end surveillance camera AXIS Q1602/-E Network Cameras

Technical Specications – AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series
Camera
Models AXIS Q1602: Extended D1 (768x576) resolution, indoor
Image sensor AXIS Q1602/-E: Progressive scan RGB CMOS 1/3”
Lens DC-iris, IR corrected, CS-mount
Day and night Automatically removable infrared-cut filter
Minimum
illumination
Shutter time AXIS Q1602/-E: 1/59000 s to 2 s
Video
Video
compression
Resolutions AXIS Q1602/-E: 768x576 to 160x90
Frame rate
H.264
Frame rate
Motion JPEG
Video streaming Multiple, individually configurable streams in H.264/Motion JPEG
Image settings Compression, color, brightness, sharpness, contrast, white balance,
Audio
Audio streaming Two-way
Audio
compression
Audio input/
output
Network
Security Password protection, IP address filtering, HTTPS encryption**,
Supported
protocols
AXIS Q1602-E: Extended D1 (768x576) resolution, outdoor
AXIS Q1604: 1 MP/HDTV 720p, indoor
AXIS Q1604-E: 1 MP/HDTV 720p, outdoor
AXIS Q1604/-E: Progressive scan RGB CMOS 1/3”
AXIS Q1602/Q1604: Varifocal 2.8 - 8 mm: 100° - 34° view*, F1.2
AXIS Q1602-E/Q1604-E: Varifocal 2.8 - 8 mm: 80° - 34° view*, F1.2
*horizontal angle of view
Support for P-Iris lens
AXIS Q1602/-E: Color: 0.05 lux, F1.2, B/W: 0.008 lux, F1.2
AXIS Q1604/-E: Color: 0.1 lux, F1.2, B/W: 0.02 lux, F1.2
Color: 0.4 lux, F1.2, B/W: 0.06 lux, F1.2 with dynamic capture
AXIS Q1604/-E: 1/29500 s to 2 s , 1/231 s to 1/44 s with dynamic
capture
H.264 Main and Baseline Profile (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC)
Motion JPEG
AXIS Q1604/-E: 1280x960* (1 MP) to 160x90
*1400x1050 (1.4 MP) scaled resolution available via VAPIX®
AXIS Q1602/-E: 30 fps in all resolutions
AXIS Q1604/-E: 30 fps in 60Hz capture mode, 25 fps in 50Hz
capture mode
AXIS Q1602/-E: 30 fps in all resolutions
AXIS Q1604/-E: 30 fps in 60Hz capture mode, 25 fps in 50Hz
capture mode
Controllable frame rate and bandwidth
VBR/CBR H.264
exposure control, exposure zones, backlight compensation, fine
tuning of behavior at low light, wide dynamic range - dynamic
contrast
AXIS Q1604/-E: WDR: Up to 120dB (0.4 - 400,000 lux) depending
on scene
AXIS Q1602/Q1604: Rotation: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° and Corridor
Format
Text and image overlay, privacy mask and mirroring of images
AAC LC 8/16 kHz
G.711 PCM 8 kHz
G.726 ADPCM 8 kHz
Configurable bit rate
External microphone input or line input, line output
AXIS Q1602/Q1604: Built-in microphone
IEEE 802.1X network access control* *, digest authentication, user
access log
IPv4/v6, HT TP, HTTPS**, QoS Layer 3 Diff Serv, F TP, SMTP, Bonjour,
UPnP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3(MIB-II), DNS, DynDNS, NTP, RTSP, RTP, TCP,
UDP, IG MP, RT CP, IC MP, DH CP, A RP, S OCKS
System integration
Application
Programming
Interface
Intelligent video Video motion detection, active tampering alarm, audio detection
Events Intelligent video, external input
Alarm actions File upload via FTP, HTTP and email
Installation aids
in software
General
Casing Camera: Metal (zinc)
Processor and
memory
Power AXIS Q1602/Q1604: 8-20 V DC or Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Connectors RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX PoE
Edge storage SD/SDHC memory card slot (card not included)
Operating
conditions
Approvals EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-6-1,
Weight AXIS Q1602/Q1604: 0.6 kg (1.3 lb.)
Included
accessories
Open API for software integration, including the ONVIF
specification available at www.onvif.org, as well as VAPIX® and
AXIS Camera Application Platform from Axis Communications,
specifications available at www.axis.com
Support for AXIS Video Hosting System (AVHS) with One-Click
Camera connection
Support for AXIS Camera Application Platform enabling
installation of additional applications
Notification via email, HTTP and TCP
External output activation
Video and audio recording to edge storage
Pre- and post-alarm video buffering
Focus assistant, remote back focus, pixel counter
AXIS Q1602-E/Q1604-E: IP66- and NEMA 4X-rated, IK10 impact
resistant aluminum enclosure with integrated dehumidifying
membrane. Color: white NCS S 1002-B
ARTPEC-4, 256 MB RAM, 128 MB Flash
IEEE 802.3af
AXIS Q1602: max. 6.5 W, PoE Class 3
AXIS Q1604: max. 6.9 W, PoE Class 3
AXIS Q1602-E/Q1604-E: PoE IEEE 802.3af
max. 12.95 W or High PoE max 25.5 W
Terminal block for 1 alarm input and 1 output
3.5 mm mic/line in, 3.5 mm line out
Support for recording to network share (Network Attached Storage
or file ser ver)
AXIS Q1602/Q1604: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F);
Humidity 20 - 80% RH (non-condensing)
AXIS Q1602-E/Q1604-E: -30 ºC to 50 ºC (-22 ºF to 122 ºF) with
PoE; down to -40 ºC (-40 ºF) with High PoE
EN 61000-6-2, EN 55024, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B, ICES-003
Class B, VCCI Class B, C-tick AS/NZS CISPR 22, KC, EN 60950-1,
IEC 60950-1
AXIS Q1602-E/Q1604-E: IEC 60529 IP66, NEMA 250 Type 4X,
IEC 62262, IK10, IEC60950-22, IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60068-2-27,
EN 50121-4/IEC 62236
AXIS Q1602-E/Q1604-E: 3.1 kg (6.8 lb.)
Stand, connector kit, Installation Guide, CD with installation
tools, recording software and User’s Manual, Windows decoder
1-user license
AXIS Q1602-E/Q1604-E: Wall mount bracket, sunshield
* * This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL
Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (www.openssl.org)
More information is available at www.axis.com

Dimensions: AXIS Q16 Network Cameras
151 mm (6.0”)
Lens
43 933 /EN /R1/ 1112
54 mm (2.2’’)
(6”)
46 mm (1.8”)
153 mm
mm (3.5”)88
E
Dimensions: AXIS Q16-E Network Cameras and wall bracket with internal cable channel
With sunshield
87,2
111 mm (4.4”)
D
142 mm (5.6”)
Without sunshield
102 mm (4.0”)
128 mm (5.0”)
Optional accessories
AXIS PoE Midspan 1-port AXIS T8122 DC 30 W
Midspan
139,5
140 mm (5.5”)
129 mm (5.1”)
405 mm (15.9”)
343 mm (13.5”)
AXIS T8123 High PoE
30 W Midspan 1-port
162 mm (6.4”)
156 mm (6.1”)
Optional accessories for outdoor models
Wall bracket accessories
Adapter plate
Max. inclination
˚
70
180 mm (7.1”)
204 mm (8.0”)
Wall mount bracket
10 mm (0.4”)
85 mm (3.4”)
120 mm (4.7)
40 mm (1.6”)
80 mm (3.1”)
Back side of
wall mount bracket
Pole mount Corner mount
AXIS T90A Illuminators AXIS T8412
Lenses
Installation Display
Ceiling brackets with ball joint
For information on AXIS Camera Station and
video management software from
Axis’ Application Development Partners, see
www.axis.com/products/video/software/
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Column mount with ball joint