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Axis Product Codes

Phil Stewkesbury — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:00:30 +0000

At use-IP we often blog about new products from Axis Communications and include what at first seem to be the meaningless Axis product codes in the product names, such as “Q6032-E” “M1031-W” etc. Well, in fact, the product codes can give you a good overview of the specifications and possible applications of each model. Each character of the product code denotes a certain aspect of the product:

Take the M1031-W for example:

The “M” lets you know that it is a member of Axis’s affordable range
The first number “1” indicates the product type, in this case “fixed camera”
The second number “0” is the series number

All of the above then gives you the series name, in this case the “Axis M10 Series“

The third number “3” indicates the running no.
The final number “1” indicates the resolution/no. of channels
And the letter at the end indicates any extra features the camera may have, in this case “W” for Wireless

There are many different possibilities for each character of the product name and Axis provide a breakdown of each of these on their website.

Please use the links below to access Axis product pages, datasheets and Axis’s full breakdown of product names:

Axis Q6032, Q6035 and Q6035-E PTZ Network Dome Cameras

Rob — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:00:36 +0000

Network camera manufacturer Axis Communications have recently released three new PTZ Dome Cameras; the Axis Q6032, the Axis Q6035 and the Axis Q6035-E. Whilst full specifications are available at our Axis product pages, here is a quick overview of each of the products in question:

The Axis Q6035-E shares almost all its technical specifications with the Axis Q6035, the only differences being related to audio and pan/tilt angles (for full description of differences see datasheet on product page). However, the most important difference is that the suffix “-E” model comes ready to mount outdoors in an IP66 rated housing.

Please use the links below for product pages, datasheets and our entire Axis range:

Axis M31 Vandal-Resistant Outdoor Network Dome Cameras

Rob — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 08:00:58 +0000

Axis have recently added four new vandal-resistant models to the Axis M31 series of compact network dome cameras; the Axis M3113-VE, the Axis M3114-VE, the Axis M3113-VE NOCAP and the Axis M3114-VE NOCAP. The Axis M3113-VE and the Axis M3114-VE provide many of the features of their predecessors with the added feature of a vandal-resistant casing to increase reliability in tough applications. The key features of both models are:

Axis M3113-VE Vandal-Resistant Network Dome Camera 0412-001

2.9mm fixed focal lens with horizontal viewing angle of 66°
H.264 and Motion JPEG compression
Frame rate of 30fps in all resolutions
SVGA resolution up to 800×600
IP67 rated impact-resistant aluminium/plastic casing
Support for Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af (Class 1)

Axis M3114-VE Vandal-Resistant Network Dome Camera 0413-001

2.9mm fixed focal lens with horizontal viewing angle of 80°
H.264 and Motion JPEG compression
Frame rate of 30fps in all resolutions
HDTV 720p 1MP resolution at 1280×800
IP67 rated impact-resistant aluminium/plastic casing
Support for Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af (Class 1)

N.B. Both the M3113-VE and the M3114-VE have a variant model with almost identical specifications with the added suffix of NOCAP which simply indicates that the model does not come with the weather shield included in the standard model. Removing the weather shield has impact on only one element of the camera’s performance:

The camera tilt adjustment of the standard model (with weather shield) is 0°-65° whereas the tilt adjustment of the NOCAP model (without weather shield) is 0°-90°.

For M31-VE product pages, M31 series pages and our entire Axis range please use links below:

Axis M1113-E and M1114-E Outdoor-ready Network Cameras

Rob — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:00:47 +0000

Axis have recently added two new models to their M11 series; the Axis M1113-E and the Axis M1114-E. Both models have the same specifications as their indoor predecessors the M1113 and M1114 but come out of the box ready to be installed in outdoor operations in IP66 rated housings.

Axis M1113-E Outdoor-ready Fixed Network Camera

1/4″ Progressive scan CMOS image sensor
Vari-Focal DC-Iris 2.9-8.2mm Lens
Horizontal viewing angle of 25°-65°
Minimum illumination of 0.6 Lux
H.264 and Motion JPEG compression
SVGA resolution up to 800×600
Frame rate of 30fps in all resolutions
Supports Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af

Both of the models come with:

Wall bracket
Sunshield
User’s Guide
CD with installation tools
Recording software
Windows decoder 1-user license
Desiccant bag

For Full specifications for both models as well as datasheets, our Axis M11 Series and our entire Axis range please use the links below:

Axis M5013 and M5014 Compact PTZ Dome Network Cameras

Rob — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:41 +0000

Network camera manufacturer Axis have recently released the Axis M50 series which comprises of two models the Axis M5013 and the Axis M5014. The most notable feature of the new Axis M50 series is the size of the camera unit itself. At 13cm in diameter and 5.6cm in depth these IP cameras provide a discreet surveillance solution. What’s more, the casing of both models is rated at IP51 ensuring protection against ingress of dust and dripping water, providing an extra level of reliability in indoor applications.

Axis M5013	Axis M5014
SVGA Resolution up to 800×600 Horizontal viewing angle of 45° Coverage of 300 sq. M.	HDTV 720p resolution up to 1280×720 Horizontal viewing angle of 60° Coverage of 400 sq. M.

The features above are the only differences between the two models, but both share a list of features including:

1/4″ Progressive scan CMOS image sensor
3.6mm lens
Minimum illumination of 1.4lux
H.264 and Motion JPEG compression
Frame rate of 30fps in all resolutions
Built-in microphone for one-way audio
Video motion detection and audio detection
MicroSD/SDHC Card slot

For full specifications and manufacturer’s datasheets, use the links below to visit our product pages:

Church Puts IP CCTV to Holy Different Use

Emily — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:37:50 +0000

A conversation in the local Co-Op between the vicar and a local resident led to IP cameras supplied by use-IP being used for a very different application than security.

As some elderly parishioners of St Peter and St Paul Church in Deddington began to find it difficult to attend the Sunday Service, the idea of a live audio stream was proposed. However, long pauses in the service (during communion, for example) revealed that both audio and video would be ideal. The brains behind the scheme, local resident David Rogers, used the church’s existing telephone line to establish a broadband connection, to which he connected a PC and IP cameras sourced from use-IP. He began with the Axis M1011 but found that the Axis M1054 was much more effective in producing the desired picture quality when viewed in full-screen. Recently, Mr Rogers has installed a second Axis M1054 facing the font at the rear of the Church to enable a second view, which is particularly useful during baptisms. A third IP camera (the Axis M1011-W) is used by the bell ringers of the church to alert them to the arrival of the bride during wedding services.

Using an application controlling Adobe Flash Live Media Encoder, the stream automatically switches on each morning and an operator can remotely adjust the volume to suit each service, whether it is solemn vows or a full choir and organ.

The project looks set to extend further into the UK, with interest from Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford, St John’s in Carterton and Buckingham Parish Church. The use of IP cameras in churches has also been noted on a more worldwide scale, following a visit from the Curate of Deddington (armed with nothing more than a laptop, an Axis M1011 and some cables) to Sweden to stream the consecration of Bishop Elect Jan-Olof Johannson from Uppsala Cathedral.

Back in Deddington, the success of the project is undeniable. Services are streamed frequently in the local nursing home and hospital, much to the delight of loyal church-goers, with one broadcast reaching an audience of 160. The technology has even enabled new Godparents from as far as Kuala Lumpur and New Zealand to take their vows and actively partake in baptism services from thousands of miles away.

The possibilities seem endless. Future projects planned in the Parish include a communal reading of the St James’ Bible in honour of its 400^th anniversary conducted over Skype and a ‘Christianity in 15 Objects’ series planned for 2011-12.

This may be a far cry from the ‘normal’ applications of IP CCTV Cameras but the work in Deddington goes a long way to prove how dynamic the products at use-IP can be.

For more information, please visit www.deddingtonchurch.org and watch a service yourself!

Axis P5512 and P5522 PTZ Network Dome Cameras

Rob — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:36:30 +0000

Axis have recently added four new models to their P55 series of PTZ Network Dome Cameras which are now available at use-IP. The Axis P5512 and P5522 models are affordable indoor PTZ Dome Cameras each of which also has an outdoor-ready model the Axis P5512-E and P5522-E.

Axis P5512 Indoor PTZ Network Dome Camera 0408-001:

The P5512 is the most inexpensive model of the new introductions to the P55 series. The key features include:

- H.264 Compression: This provides optimal bandwidth without sacrificing image quality at full frame rate (25fps)

- Both MJPEG and H.264 compression at image resolutions up to 704×576 and frame rates up to 25fps

- Day/Night functionality: Automatically switching from colour to mono with mono coverage down to a minimum illumination of 0.3 lux

- Axis’s Advanced Gatekeeper functionality: The camera will automatically move to a pre-defined position when motion is detected in a pre-defined area and return to home position after a set amount of time; an ideal feature for number-plate recognition.

- 360° pan, 180° tilt and up to 48x auto-focused zoom (12x Optical, 4x Digital)

- Power over Ethernet capabilities: Power, video and PTZ control can be taken to and from the camera on one cable.

- Two-way audio, audio detection and inputs/outputs for external devices

- SD/SDHC card slot for local storage (card not included)

Axis P5522 Indoor PTZ Network Dome Camera 0419-002:

The P5522 provides many of the same features as the P5512 with a few improvements, most notably:

- Increased image resolution of 720×576

- Up to 216x auto-focused zoom (18x Optical, 14x Digital)

- This model is also powered by PoE but comes with a PoE midspan included in the price

- Axis’s Wide Dynamic Range functionality balances out overly bright/dark sections of a scene to provide better images in tough lighting conditions.

- This model also operates the Day/Night functionality of the P5512 but can operate down to a minimum illumination of 0.01 lux.

Both the P5512 and the P5522 come with:

- 3 year Axis guarantee

-IP51 rated housing: ensures protection against dust and dripping water.

- Both come with a Drop/hard ceiling mounting kit and a choice of clear or smoked dome cover.

- Both are compatible with Axis T91A mounting accessories for a variety of applications.

The Outdoor-ready versions P5512-E and P5522-E have exactly the same specifications as their indoor counterparts with the only differences being that they come in IP66 rated housings which ensure protection from dust, rain and snow and also come with an IP66 rated RJ-45 connector kit.

For full specifications and datasheets for all four models, visit our product pages:

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Axis Q1602 IP Camera with Lightfinder Technology

Phil Stewkesbury — Tue, 17 May 2011 12:25:55 +0000

Axis have just announced the introduction of their most light sensitive IP camera ever – the Axis Q1602 with Lightfinder Technology.

Available Q3 2011 in an indoor and a ready-to-go outdoor (-E) version.

Axis Q1602 … the best light sensitive camera, analogue or IP, available on the market today.

Check the full range of Axis IP cameras

Axis IP Cameras – 15 Years of Development

Phil Stewkesbury — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:33:19 +0000

Axis IP cameras have been leading the market for the past 15 years!

I can remember the Axis 2100 well.

Great to see that even after 15 years Axis aren’t slowing down at all, with recently announced new models that will have their competitors working hard to keep up! More on those new models to follow in the coming days and weeks, checkout the video below for a brief overview of their product history.

Visit our webshop for the full range of Axis IP Cameras.

AXIS M1054 HDTV Network Camera

Phil Stewkesbury — Tue, 18 May 2010 10:00:32 +0000

The new Axis M1054 HDTV Network Camera is a compact, inexpensive and high quality option for indoor surveillance in a variety of commercial, industrial and personal applications.

Key Features Include:

HDTV quality at 1280×800 (720p)
Multiple H.264 streaming capabilities
Support for Power over Ethernet (Class 2)
Built-in PIR sensor and white LED illuminator
Built-in microphone and speaker
Support for I/O ports

The AXIS M1054 HDTV Network Camera uses progressive scan technology from its 1/4″ RGB CMOS image sensor to provide full frame rate video (up to 30fps) in resolutions up to 1 Megapixel including HDTV 720p (1280×800), whilst multiple H.264 and Motion JPEG streams can be provided simultaneously, each individually optimized for different quality needs and to comply with bandwidth constraints.

Also, the M1054 features an integrated PIR sensor for detecting movement even in the dark, and a white LED for illuminating the scene at an event. As well as its own PIR sensor, the camera supports I/O ports for connecting external devices to the camera.

The M1054 is designed for easy and flexible installation. The camera can be easily installed on a wall or ceiling with the same bracket (included in price), whilst with its Power over Ethernet capabilities, the M1054 can be quickly and efficiently installed with power and data running through one cable.

To compare the M1054 with the three other models in the M10 series and with other AXIS cameras in general:

Please feel free to leave a comment below, ask specific product related questions right on the product page, or general queries at our IP CCTV Forum