[shortdesc]8 MP 4K AI-powered block camera with 1/1.2"" progressive scan RGB CMOS sensor, 48 mm varifocal tele lens, superior light sensitivity with Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR, advanced onboard analytics, and Axis Edge Vault in an enclosure-ready form factor.[/shortdesc]

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Model	AXIS Q1728 Block Camera 48 mm (02840-001)
Product Type	8 MP 4K AI-powered block camera, enclosure-ready
Image Sensor	1/1.2"" progressive scan RGB CMOS, pixel size 2.9 µm
Lens	15.2–48.7 mm varifocal tele lens, F1.7, P-iris (48 mm variant)
Day and Night	Automatic IR-cut filter, hybrid IR filter
Analytics Platform	Built-in deep learning processing unit (DLPU) with AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Image Health Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Live Privacy Shield, AXIS Speed Monitor
System-on-Chip	ARTPEC-9 with 4 GB RAM and 8 GB Flash
Edge Storage	microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card support with SD card encryption (AES-XTS-Plain64 256-bit); recording to NAS
Network Interfaces	Shielded RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T with PoE
Connectors	RJ45 network; 6-pin terminal block for four configurable I/Os; two RS485/RS422 full duplex; 3.5 mm mic/line in; DC power input terminal block; HDMI Type D; Axis Housing Interface (AHI); security lock slot
Power	Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3, max 12.95 W, typical 7.5 W; 10–28 V DC, max 12.95 W, typical 7.0 W; dynamic power mode and power meter
Operating Conditions	-10 °C to 60 °C (14 °F to 140 °F), 10–85% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Conditions	-40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F), 5–95% RH (non-condensing)
Casing	Aluminum and plastic casing, color NCS S 9000-N
Mounting	¼""-20 UNC tripod screw thread; camera stand included
Weight (48 mm)	611 g (1.3 lb)
Environmental Ratings	IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2, IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60068-2-14, IEC 60068-2-27
Certifications	CE, EAC, FCC, ICES, KC, RCM, UL, VCCI; EMC and safety approvals including CISPR 35, CISPR 32 Class A, EN 55035, EN 55032 Class A, EN 50121-4, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2, IEC 62236-4, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1 ed. 3, IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 ed. 3
Cybersecurity	Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity platform, secure element (CC EAL 6+, FIPS 140-3 Level 3), Axis Cryptographic Module (FIPS 140-2 level 1), ETSI EN 303 645, BSI IT Security Label
Supply Chain	TAA compliant
Languages	English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Polish, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Czech, Swedish, Finnish, Turkish, Thai, Vietnamese
Sustainability	PVC free, BFR/CFR free per JEDEC/ECA JS709; RoHS and REACH compliant; 42% renewable carbon-based plastic content (recycled) for 48 mm lens; screened for conflict minerals per OECD guidelines

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Camera	1/1.2"" progressive scan RGB CMOS; pixel size 2.9 µm; automatic day/night with hybrid IR-cut filter; 48 mm variant lens with IR correction and P-iris control; minimum illumination (with WDR and Lightfinder, 48 mm): Color 0.05 lux at 50 IRE, F1.7; B/W 0.01 lux at 50 IRE, F1.7; shutter speed 1/66500 s to 2 s.
Lens (48 mm variant)	Varifocal 15.2–48.7 mm, F1.7; horizontal field of view 42°–13°; vertical field of view 24°–7°; minimum focus distance 1.5 m (4.9 ft).
System-on-Chip & Memory	ARTPEC-9 SoC with deep learning processing unit (DLPU); 4 GB RAM; 8 GB Flash.
Image Processing & Settings	Forensic WDR (up to 120 dB depending on scene); Lightfinder 2.0; spatial (2D) and temporal (3D) noise reduction; image settings for saturation, contrast, brightness, sharpness, white balance, day/night threshold, local contrast, tone mapping, exposure mode, exposure zones, defog, barrel distortion correction, electronic image stabilization, compression, rotation (auto, 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° including corridor format), mirroring, dynamic text and image overlay, overlay widget, privacy masks, target aperture; scene profiles: forensic, vivid, traffic overview.
Pan/Tilt/Zoom	Digital PTZ with preset positions and preset position tour; uploadable PTZ driver (Pelco D, Visca and APTP pre-installed).
Video Compression & Streaming	H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC) Baseline, Main and High Profiles; H.265 (MPEG-H Part 2/HEVC) Main Profile; Motion JPEG; AV1; Axis Zipstream for H.264, H.265 and AV1; up to 20 unique and configurable video streams; controllable frame rate and bandwidth; VBR/ABR/MBR for H.264/H.265/AV1; low latency mode; video streaming indicator.
Video Resolution & Frame Rate	16:9: 3840x2160 to 160x120; 16:10: 2560x1600 to 160x120; 4:3: 2592x1944 to 160x120. With WDR: up to 25/30 fps (50/60 Hz) in all resolutions; without WDR: up to 50/60 fps (50/60 Hz) in all resolutions; signal-to-noise ratio > 55 dB.
Multi-view & PTZ Streaming	Up to 7 individually cropped-out view areas; digital PTZ in view areas.
Audio Features	Automatic gain control; 10-band graphic equalizer for audio input; speaker pairing and microphone pairing.
Audio Streaming & Interfaces	Configurable simplex and duplex modes (one-way, half duplex, full duplex); audio input via external balanced/unbalanced microphone, digital input with optional 12 V ring power, balanced/unbalanced line input, or microphone pairing; audio output through speaker pairing.
Audio Encoding	AAC-LC 8/16/32/44.1/48 kHz; G.711 PCM 8 kHz; G.726 ADPCM 8 kHz; Opus 8/16/48 kHz; LPCM 48 kHz.
Network Protocols	IPv4, IPv6 USGv6, ICMPv4/ICMPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, HTTP/2, TLS, QoS Layer 3 DiffServ, FTP, SFTP, CIFS/SMB, SMTP, mDNS (Bonjour), UPnP, SNMP v1/v2c/v3 (MIB-II), DNS/DNSv6, DDNS, NTP, NTS, RTSP, RTP, SRTP/RTSPS, TCP, UDP, IGMPv1/v2/v3, RTCP, DHCPv4/v6, ARP, SSH, LLDP, CDP, MQTT v3.1.1, secure syslog (RFC 3164/5424 over UDP/TCP/TLS), Link-Local address (ZeroConf).
System Integration & VMS	Open API for software integration including VAPIX, metadata and AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP); one-click cloud connection; ONVIF Profile G, M, S and T; compatible with AXIS Camera Station Edge, AXIS Camera Station Pro, AXIS Camera Station 5 and third-party VMS via Axis partners.
Onscreen Controls & Edge-to-Edge	Autofocus, day-night shift, defog, electronic image stabilization, enable/disable all privacy masks, play media clip, video streaming indicator, WDR; microphone pairing and speaker pairing for edge-to-edge functionality.
Event Triggers	Audio detection; device status (above/below/within operating temperature, IP address blocked/removed, live stream active, network lost, new IP address, system ready, ring power overcurrent protection, shock detected); digital audio status (Axis metadata present, invalid sample rate, missing/OK signal); edge storage (recording ongoing, storage disruption, storage health issues detected); I/O (digital input, manual trigger, virtual input); MQTT stateless; scheduled and recurring events; video events including average bitrate degradation and day-night mode.
Event Actions	Day-night mode, defog, guard tour, I/O control, LEDs, MQTT messaging, HTTP/HTTPS/TCP/email notifications, overlay text, recordings, security actions, SNMP trap messages, image or video clip upload via FTP/SFTP/HTTP/HTTPS/network share/email, WDR mode switching.
Installation Aids	Remote zoom and focus, pixel counter, traffic camera installation assistance.
Analytics – AXIS Object Analytics	Object classes: humans, vehicles (cars, buses, trucks, bikes, other); scenarios: line crossing, object in area, time in area, crossline counting, occupancy in area, motion in area, motion line crossing; up to 10 scenarios; visualization with trajectories, color-coded bounding boxes and tables; polygon include/exclude areas; perspective configuration; ONVIF Motion Alarm event.
Analytics – Additional Applications	Included: AXIS Image Health Analytics (blocked/redirected image, blurred/underexposed image with sensitivity and validation period settings), AXIS Scene Metadata (humans, faces, vehicles with types and license plates, plus attributes such as vehicle color, upper/lower clothing color, confidence, position), AXIS Live Privacy Shield, AXIS Speed Monitor; supports AXIS Video Motion Detection and AXIS License Plate Verifier; ACAP support for third-party applications.
Approvals & Product Markings	Product markings: CE, EAC, FCC, ICES, KC, RCM, UL, VCCI; EMC approvals: CISPR 35, CISPR 32 Class A, EN 55035, EN 55032 Class A, EN 50121-4, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2, IEC 62236-4, AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class A, ICES(A)/NMB(A), VCCI Class A, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A; safety approvals: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1 ed. 3, IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 ed. 3; network: NIST SP500-267.
Cybersecurity – Edge Security	Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity platform; signed OS; brute force delay protection; digest authentication and OAuth 2.0 RFC6749 Client Credential Flow/OpenID Authorization Code Flow for centralized ADFS account management; password protection; Axis Cryptographic Module (FIPS 140-2 level 1); secure keystore with secure element (CC EAL 6+, FIPS 140-3 Level 3) and TEE-based system-on-chip security.
Cybersecurity – Network Security	IEEE 802.1X (EAP-TLS, PEAP-MSCHAPv2); IEEE 802.1AE (MACsec PSK/EAP-TLS); IEEE 802.1AR; HTTPS/HSTS; TLS v1.2/v1.3; Network Time Security (NTS); X.509 Certificate PKI; host-based firewall; ETSI EN 303 645; BSI IT Security Label; FIPS 140 support.
Power & Connectors	Power: PoE IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3, max 12.95 W/typical 7.5 W; 10–28 V DC, max 12.95 W/typical 7.0 W; dynamic power mode and power meter. Connectors: shielded RJ45 network port; 6-pin terminal block for four configurable inputs; two RS485/RS422 full-duplex ports; 3.5 mm mic/line in; DC power input terminal block; HDMI Type D; Axis Housing Interface; security lock slot.
Environmental & Storage	Operating conditions: -10 °C to 60 °C (14 °F to 140 °F), 10–85% RH (non-condensing); storage conditions: -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F), 5–95% RH (non-condensing).
Physical & Casing	Aluminum and plastic casing; color NCS S 9000-N; ¼""-20 UNC tripod screw thread; camera stand included; weight for 48 mm lens: 611 g (1.3 lb); overall dimensions available in the product dimension drawing.
Edge Storage & Tools	microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card support with SD card encryption (AES-XTS-Plain64 256-bit); recording to NAS; recommended SD cards and NAS devices available from Axis; system tools include AXIS Site Designer, AXIS Device Manager, product selector, accessory selector and lens calculator.
DORI (48 mm Lens)	Detect 25 px/m (8 px/ft): 211 m (692.1 ft) wide, 672.9 m (2207.1 ft) tele; Observe 63 px/m (19 px/ft): 83.7 m (274.5 ft) wide, 267.0 m (875.8 ft) tele; Recognize 125 px/m (38 px/ft): 42.2 m (138.4 ft) wide, 134.6 m (441.5 ft) tele; Identify 250 px/m (76 px/ft): 21.1 m (69.2 ft) wide, 67.3 m (220.7 ft) tele. Values based on EN-62676-4 pixel density recommendations.
Sustainability	PVC free; BFR/CFR free in accordance with JEDEC/ECA JS709; RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2011/65/EU and 2015/863 and EN IEC 63000:2018; REACH compliant; 42% renewable carbon-based plastic content (recycled) for 48 mm lens; screened for conflict minerals in accordance with OECD guidelines.

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Included	Camera, installation guide, owner authentication key, stand, terminal block connectors, allen key
Optional accessories	AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool; AXIS TQ1904 Mounting Bracket; AXIS Surveillance Cards; AXIS TQ1815-E Housing; AXIS TQ1819-E Housing

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AI-powered 8 MP 4K block camera with long-range 48 mm tele lens

The AXIS Q1728 Block Camera – 48 mm Lens delivers 8 MP 4K video with superior light sensitivity and long-range coverage, making it ideal for applications where fine detail is required at extended distances. Built on the Axis ARTPEC-9 system-on-chip with a deep learning processing unit, it supports advanced edge analytics while keeping bandwidth and storage demands low using Axis Zipstream and AV1, H.264 and H.265 compression.

Equipped with a 1/1.2"" progressive scan RGB CMOS sensor and an IR-corrected varifocal 15.2–48.7 mm tele lens, this enclosure-ready block camera integrates easily into Axis and third-party housings. Forensic WDR, Lightfinder 2.0, electronic image stabilization and extensive image tuning capabilities help ensure clear, usable video in high-contrast, low-light and vibration-prone environments. Axis Edge Vault, secure keystore and a comprehensive suite of security protocols protect both the device and your video data.

• Long-range tele coverage: 48 mm varifocal lens with narrow 13° horizontal field of view at tele for capturing detail at extended distances.
• 4K image clarity in varied lighting: 8 MP 3840x2160 resolution combined with Forensic WDR and Lightfinder 2.0 provides sharp images in challenging, high-dynamic scenes.
• Optimized bandwidth and storage: Axis Zipstream with AV1, H.264 and H.265 significantly reduces resource usage while preserving forensic image detail.
• Advanced edge analytics: Built-in DLPU enables AXIS Object Analytics, Image Health Analytics, Scene Metadata and Live Privacy Shield directly on the camera.
• Hardened cybersecurity design: Axis Edge Vault, secure element, signed OS, IEEE 802.1X and MACsec help secure device identity, communication and stored keys.
• Installation-friendly block form factor: Compact enclosure-ready design with HDMI output, included stand and built-in installation aids simplifies setup and integration.

Ideal Use Cases

• Perimeter and fence-line monitoring where long-range identification and recognition are required with 4K detail.
• Transport corridors, roadways and critical infrastructure sites that need vehicle and human analytics at extended distances.
• Industrial and logistics yards where telephoto DORI performance helps cover large open areas from fewer mounting points.
• High-security environments that demand strong cybersecurity features and signed video for evidential integrity.
• Custom enclosure-based deployments where a compact 4K block camera must be integrated into specialized housings.

Technical Specifications Summary

• Image sensor: 1/1.2"" progressive scan RGB CMOS, pixel size 2.9 µm
• Lens (48 mm): IR-corrected varifocal 15.2–48.7 mm, F1.7; HFOV 42°–13°; VFOV 24°–7°; minimum focus distance 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
• Minimum illumination (48 mm): With WDR and Lightfinder: Color 0.05 lux at 50 IRE, F1.7; B/W 0.01 lux at 50 IRE, F1.7
• Video: Up to 4K 3840x2160; 16:9, 16:10 and 4:3 resolutions; up to 25/30 fps with WDR and up to 50/60 fps without WDR in all resolutions
• Compression: Axis Zipstream with AV1, H.264, H.265 and Motion JPEG; up to 20 unique and configurable streams
• Image enhancement: Forensic WDR up to 120 dB, Lightfinder 2.0, 2D/3D noise reduction, electronic image stabilization, extensive image-adjustment controls
• Analytics: AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Image Health Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Live Privacy Shield, AXIS Speed Monitor; supports AXIS Video Motion Detection and AXIS License Plate Verifier
• Audio: Configurable simplex/duplex streaming; mic/line input; speaker pairing; AAC-LC, G.711, G.726, Opus and LPCM codecs
• Network & security: Gigabit Ethernet with PoE; HTTPS, TLS v1.2/v1.3, IEEE 802.1X, MACsec, secure syslog and extensive IP protocol support
• Edge storage: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card support with SD card encryption; NAS recording
• Power: PoE IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3 or 10–28 V DC, max 12.95 W, typical 7.5 W (PoE) / 7.0 W (DC)
• Operating conditions: -10 °C to 60 °C (14 °F to 140 °F), 10–85% RH (non-condensing)
• Weight (48 mm): 611 g (1.3 lb)

Upgrade Your Operations

Deploy the AXIS Q1728 Block Camera – 48 mm Lens to combine long-range 4K telephoto coverage, advanced edge analytics and robust cybersecurity in a compact, enclosure-ready solution.