AXIS Q-SERIES · NDAA & TAA COMPLIANT
Top-Tier Vandal-Resistant Dome Built for Critical Surveillance
The AXIS Q3546-LVE is a premier, outdoor-ready fixed dome camera engineered to deliver high-performance video capture and intelligent scene understanding under the harshest environmental conditions. Equipped with a high-accuracy 4.3–10 mm varifocal lens, this advanced Q-series camera provides flexible coverage options from wide-angle overviews to focused zoomed views. Leveraging deep learning processing capabilities directly on the edge, the camera classifies complex objects in real time, serving as an active security asset for public spaces, critical transit hubs, and industrial environments.
Optics
4.3-10mm Varifocal
Night Vision
40m OptimizedIR
Protection
IP66/IP67 & IK10+
Proactive Visual Capture & Bulletproof Cybersecurity Protocols
The AXIS Q3546-LVE boasts outstanding low-light performance thanks to Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR, capturing true-to-life colors even when illuminated by faint starlight. The camera integrates Zipstream compression technology, protecting both storage space and bandwidth without losing critical, pixel-dense detail. Additionally, it is fortified with Axis Edge Vault, safeguarding your entire network connection through secure boot, signed firmware, and a hardware-protected cryptographic key store.
Advanced Edge-AI Analytics Engine
The dedicated hardware DLPU accelerates deep learning processing right on the camera. With preloaded AXIS Object Analytics, it tracks and accurately differentiates between human pedestrians and vehicle types, optimizing metadata generation and eliminating standard motion-based false triggers.
IK10+ Extreme Impact Resistance
Featuring a robust, weather-shielded casing rated to IK10+ (surpassing standard vandal ratings), this camera is built to withstand high-energy impacts and direct physical tampering, continuing to record cleanly even in highly volatile public environments.
Technical Specification Matrix
| Camera Model |
AXIS Q3546-LVE |
| Image Sensor |
1/1.8" progressive scan RGB CMOS |
| Lens & Focal Length |
Varifocal, 4.3–10 mm, F1.5–2.0, Remote Zoom & Focus, P-Iris control |
| Field of View |
Horizontal: 104° to 44°, Vertical: 56° to 25° |
| Intelligence Processing |
Advanced ARTPEC SoC with integrated Deep Learning Processing Unit (DLPU) |
| Video Compression |
H.265 (Main Profile), H.264 (Baseline/Main/High), Motion JPEG with Zipstream |
| Max Resolution & Frame Rate |
2688x1512 (4 MP) @ 50/60 fps (WDR off) or 25/30 fps (WDR on) |
| Power Supply |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af/at Type 1 Class 3 (Max 12.95 W) |
| Housing Ratings |
IP66/IP67 weather-proof, NEMA 4X, and IK10+ vandal-resistant casing |
| Onboard Security |
Axis Edge Vault, Secure Boot, Signed OS, Cryptographic Key Storage |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AXIS Q3546-LVE NDAA compliant for government deployments?
Yes. The AXIS Q3546-LVE is fully NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) and TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant. This ensures it meets the highest digital security and sourcing standards, qualifying it for government and military facilities.
What does the IK10+ rating signify?
While the standard high-vandal rating is IK10 (resisting 20 joules of impact), the AXIS Q35-LVE series is built to exceed this up to IK10+ (withstanding up to 50 joules). This extra-tough reinforcement is ideal for prisons, subway terminals, and areas highly prone to extreme physical attacks.
What are the benefits of a remote zoom and focus lens on a dome?
Traditional domes require physical configuration on a ladder during install. The AXIS Q3546-LVE features a motorized varifocal lens, allowing security integrators to adjust both the optical zoom and pixel-perfect focus entirely through the camera's web console.
Can this camera operate in severe sub-zero climates?
Yes. Built with robust climate control systems, an integrated window heater, and weather-proof sealing, the AXIS Q3546-LVE functions flawlessly at operational temperatures ranging from -50 °C to 60 °C (-58 °F to 140 °F).
