NDAA Compliant • Thermal CameraAXIS Q1972-E 10mm Outdoor Thermal Camera — Australian Stock & 5-Year Warranty
The AXIS Q1972-E (03027-001) is a high-performance outdoor thermal camera built for reliable detection in total darkness, smoke, glare and harsh weather. A 640x480 uncooled microbolometer sensor with class-leading <20 mK NETD thermal sensitivity reveals heat signatures that ordinary cameras miss, while the 10 mm lens delivers a wide 63° field of view at a smooth 30 fps. Built-in Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity and a halogen-free, IP66/67 / IK10 housing make it ideal for perimeter protection, critical infrastructure and 24/7 situational awareness.
Thermal Detection You Can Trust
Thermal imaging detects heat rather than light, so the Q1972-E sees people and vehicles in complete darkness, through smoke and against backlit scenes — eliminating the blind spots that defeat visual cameras. With electronic image stabilization, selectable thermal palettes and Axis Zipstream compression, it delivers steady, bandwidth-efficient video around the clock.
See in Total Darkness
A 640x480 uncooled microbolometer with <20 mK NETD detects subtle heat differences for dependable 24/7 detection — no light required.
Built for the Outdoors
IP66/67, IK10, NEMA 4X and NEMA TS2 ratings with a −40 to 60 °C operating range keep it running in extreme Australian conditions.
Edge Vault Cybersecurity
Hardware-based Axis Edge Vault with FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified secure key storage and Signed OS protects the device against tampering.
Smooth 30 fps Imaging
The 10 mm lens gives a wide 63° field of view at a fluid 30 fps, ideal for fast-moving perimeter and wide-area monitoring.
Technical Specifications
Thermal Imaging
| Thermal Sensor |
640x480 uncooled microbolometer |
| Thermal Sensitivity (NETD) |
<20 mK @ 25°C, F1.0 |
| Lens / Focal Length |
10 mm |
| Field of View |
63° horizontal / 46° vertical |
| Max Frame Rate |
30 fps |
| Max Video Resolution |
800x600 |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes (electronic) |
| Thermal Palettes |
Yes |
Video & Audio
| Compression |
H.264 (Baseline, Main, High), Axis Zipstream |
| Audio |
Supported, with audio detection |
| Analytics |
Video motion detection, active tampering, audio detection |
| I/O |
1 input / 1 output |
| Local Storage |
microSD card slot |
Power & Environmental
| Power |
PoE Class 3 |
| IP / IK Rating |
IP66 / IP67 / IK10 (NEMA 4X, NEMA TS2) |
| Operating Temperature |
−40 to 60 °C |
| Casing |
Compact, robust, halogen-free |
Cybersecurity & Compliance
| Cybersecurity |
Axis Edge Vault, Signed OS, FIPS 140-2 Level 2 key storage |
| Compliance |
NDAA 889 & TAA compliant |
| Part Number |
03027-001 |
| Warranty |
5-Year AU Warranty |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the thermal resolution of the Q1972-E?It uses a 640x480 uncooled microbolometer sensor, delivering a max video resolution of 800x600 for clear thermal detail.
Can it see in complete darkness?Yes. Thermal cameras detect heat, not light, so the Q1972-E detects people and vehicles in total darkness, smoke and glare.
What field of view does the 10 mm lens give?The 10 mm lens provides a wide 63° horizontal by 46° vertical field of view, ideal for wide-area coverage.
What frame rate does this model support?This variant (P/N 03027-001) runs at a smooth 30 fps for fluid imaging of moving people and vehicles.
Is it suitable for harsh Australian weather?Yes. It carries IP66/67, IK10, NEMA 4X and NEMA TS2 ratings and operates from −40 to 60 °C.
What is Axis Edge Vault?Edge Vault is a hardware-based cybersecurity platform with FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified secure key storage that protects the device from tampering.
Is the Q1972-E NDAA compliant?Yes. As an Axis Communications product it is NDAA Section 889 and TAA compliant, suitable for government and critical infrastructure projects.
How is it powered?The camera is powered over Ethernet (PoE Class 3), simplifying installation with a single network cable.
What warranty applies in Australia?This camera includes a 5-Year Australian warranty with local tech support from CCTV Guru.
