[shortdesc]Advanced 4 MP AI-powered outdoor dome with 13–51 mm varifocal telephoto lens, OptimizedIR up to 70 m, Forensic WDR, Lightfinder 2.0, audio analytics, and built-in Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity.[/shortdesc]

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Model	AXIS Q3556-LVE 51 mm Dome Camera (03205-001)
Product Type	Dome Camera
Image Sensor	1/1.8" progressive scan RGB CMOS, 2.9 µm pixel size
Lens	Varifocal 13–51 mm, F1.7–2.1, P-Iris, IR-corrected, remote zoom and focus, 3.8× optical zoom
Field of View	Varifocal, 13–51, F1.7–2.1 Horizontal field of view: 33°–9° Vertical field of view: 18°–5° Minimum focus distance: 2.60 m (8.53 ft)
Minimum Illumination	Color: 0.04 lux at 50 IRE, F1.7 B/W: 0 lux at 50 IRE, F1.7 0 lux with IR illumination on
Day/Night	Automatic IR-cut filter
Image Enhancements	Forensic WDR, Lightfinder 2.0, 2D/3D noise reduction, defog, barrel distortion correction
Video Compression	H.264 (Baseline/Main/High), H.265 (Main), AV1, Motion JPEG with Axis Zipstream
Maximum Resolution	Up to 2688×1512 (4 MP, 16:9)
Frame Rate	With Forensic WDR: Up to 25/30 fps (50/60 Hz) in all resolutions No WDR: Up to 100/120 fps (50/60 Hz) in all resolutions
IR Illumination	OptimizedIR, 850 nm LEDs; range up to 70 m (230 ft) or more depending on scene
Analytics	AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Audio Analytics, AXIS Image Health Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Live Privacy Shield, AXIS Video Motion Detection
System-on-Chip	ARTPEC-9 with deep learning processing unit (DLPU)
Edge Storage	microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card support with SD card encryption; NAS recording
Power	PoE IEEE 802.3at Type 2 Class 4, max 25.5 W, typical 6.3 W (heater and IR off); 8–28 V DC, max 25.5 W, typical 6.2 W (heater and IR off)
Network Interface	Shielded RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T with PoE
I/O	Terminal block for two configurable supervised inputs/digital outputs (12 V DC output, max 50 mA)
Operating Conditions	-50 °C to 55 °C (-58 °F to 131 °F), up to 100% RH (non-condensing); start-up down to -40 °C (-40 °F)
Storage Conditions	-40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F), 5–95% RH (non-condensing)
Casing	IP66/IP6K9K, NEMA 4X, IK10-rated aluminum casing with polycarbonate hard-coated dome and weathershield
Environmental Ratings	IEC/EN 60529 IP66/IP69, ISO 20653 IP6K9K, IEC/EN 62262 IK10, ISO 21207 Method B
Effective Projected Area (EPA)	0.041 m² (0.44 ft²)
Weight	2360 g (5.2 lb)
Mounting	Mounting bracket with junction box hole patterns (double-gang, single-gang, 4" square, 4" octagon) and ¾" (M25) conduit side entries
Cybersecurity Platform	Axis Edge Vault with secure keystore (secure element), signed OS, secure boot, encrypted filesystem, signed video
Approvals	UL, FCC, ICES, CE, KC, VCCI, RCM, WEEE; TAA compliant

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[specifications]

Camera & Imaging	Image sensor: 1/1.8" progressive scan RGB CMOS, 2.9 µm pixel size. Day/night: Automatic IR-cut filter. Minimum illumination (51 mm lens): Color: 0.04 lux at 50 IRE, F1.7; B/W: 0 lux at 50 IRE, F1.7; 0 lux with IR on. Shutter speed: 1/49500 s to 2 s. Camera adjustment (51 mm lens): Pan ±180°, tilt -42° to +89°, rotation ±180°.
Lens & Optics (51 mm variant)	Lens: Varifocal 13–51 mm, F1.7–2.1, P-Iris control, IR-corrected, remote zoom and focus. Optical zoom: 3.8×. Field of view: Horizontal 33°–9°; Vertical 18°–5°. Minimum focus distance: 2.60 m (8.53 ft).
Video	Resolutions: 16:9 up to 2688×1512; 16:10 up to 1280×800; 4:3 up to 2016×1512. Frame rates: Up to 25/30 fps with Forensic WDR; up to 100/120 fps without WDR (all resolutions). Codecs: H.264 (Baseline/Main/High), H.265 (Main), AV1, Motion JPEG. Zipstream: Axis Zipstream for H.264, H.265, and AV1 with VBR/ABR/MBR and low-latency mode. Multi-view: Up to 7 individually cropped view areas. Signal-to-noise ratio: >55 dB. WDR: Forensic WDR up to 120 dB depending on scene.
Image Settings & PTZ	Image settings: Saturation, contrast, brightness, sharpness, white balance, day/night threshold, local contrast, tone mapping, exposure mode/zones, defog, barrel distortion correction, rotation (0°/90°/180°/270° including corridor format), mirroring, dynamic text and image overlay, overlay widget, privacy masks, lock aperture, target aperture. PTZ: Digital PTZ, optical zoom, presets, limited guard tour, control queue, on-screen directional indicator, tour recording (up to 10, max 16 minutes each), up to 100 guard tours.
IR Illumination (51 mm lens)	Technology: OptimizedIR with power-efficient, long-life 850 nm IR LEDs. Range: Up to 70 m (230 ft) or more depending on the scene for the 51 mm lens.
Analytics & Applications	Included analytics: AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Image Health Analytics, AXIS Audio Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Live Privacy Shield, AXIS Video Motion Detection. Supported analytics: AXIS Perimeter Defender, AXIS License Plate Verifier; support for AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) and third-party applications. AXIS Object Analytics: Detects and classifies humans and vehicles (cars, buses, trucks, bikes, other) with scenarios such as line crossing, object in area, time in area, crossline counting, occupancy in area, tailgating detection, PPE monitoring (BETA), motion in area, motion line crossing, up to 10 scenarios with perspective and include/exclude areas. AXIS Audio Analytics: Sound pressure level, adaptive audio detection, audio classification for scream, shout, glass break, speech; transmits metadata only. AXIS Image Health Analytics: Tampering and image degradation detection (blocked/redirected/blurred/underexposed image) with configurable sensitivity and validation period. AXIS Scene Metadata: Metadata for humans, faces, vehicles, license plates, and audio level.
Network & System Integration	Protocols: IPv4, IPv6 USGv6, 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, PTP, NTS, RTSP, RTP, SRTP/RTSPS, TCP, UDP, IGMPv1/v2/v3, RTCP, DHCPv4/v6, ARP, SSH, LLDP, CDP, MQTT v3.1.1, secure syslog, link-local address (ZeroConf). APIs: Open API including VAPIX, metadata, ACAP; ONVIF Profiles G, M, S, T. VMS compatibility: AXIS Camera Station Edge/Pro/5 and partner VMS solutions.
Event Management	Event triggers: Analytics events, audio analytics (level, glass break, scream, shout), device status (temperature, casing open, fan failure, IP address changes, network loss, shock), edge storage status, I/O (inputs, manual, virtual), MQTT, schedules, video events (bitrate degradation, day/night mode). Event actions: Day/night mode, guard tours, I/O control, IR and status LED control, MQTT publish, HTTP/HTTPS/TCP/email notifications, text overlays, PTZ presets/tours, pre/post-alarm buffering, SD/NAS recording, erase configuration, SNMP traps, file upload via FTP/SFTP/HTTP/HTTPS.
Edge Computing & Security	SoC: ARTPEC-9 with deep learning processing unit (DLPU). Edge security: Signed OS, brute force delay protection, password protection, Axis Cryptographic Module (FIPS 140-2 Level 1). Axis Edge Vault: Secure keystore (secure element, CC EAL 6+, FIPS 140-3 Level 3), system-on-chip security (TEE), Axis device ID, signed video, secure boot, encrypted filesystem (AES-XTS-Plain64 256 bit). Network security: IEEE 802.1X, MACsec, HTTPS/HSTS, TLS v1.2/v1.3, Network Time Security (NTS), X.509 PKI, host-based firewall.
Storage	Local storage: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card support with SD card encryption (AES-XTS-Plain64 256 bit). Network storage: Recording to NAS; SD/NAS recommendations available from Axis.
Power & Connectors	Power: PoE IEEE 802.3at Type 2 Class 4, max 25.5 W, typical 6.3 W (heater off, IR off); 8–28 V DC, max 25.5 W, typical 6.2 W (heater off, IR off). Connectors: Shielded RJ45 Ethernet with PoE; DC power input terminal block; 4-pin I/O terminal block. I/O functionality: Two configurable supervised inputs/digital outputs with 12 V DC output (max 50 mA).
Environmental & Mechanical	Operating temperature: -50 °C to 55 °C (-58 °F to 131 °F); maximum temperature per NEMA TS 2 (2.2.7): 74 °C (165 °F); start-up temperature: -40 °C (-40 °F). Humidity (operating): 10–100% RH (non-condensing). Storage: -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F), 5–95% RH (non-condensing). Casing: IP66/IP6K9K, NEMA 4X, IK10-rated aluminum body with polycarbonate hard-coated dome and PC/ASA weathershield; white NCS S 1002-B. EPA: 0.041 m² (0.44 ft²). Weight: 2360 g (5.2 lb).
DORI Performance (51 mm lens)	Detect (25 px/m): 183 m (600 ft) wide, 698 m (2290 ft) tele. Observe (63 px/m): 73 m (240 ft) wide, 277 m (909 ft) tele. Recognize (125 px/m): 37 m (121 ft) wide, 140 m (459 ft) tele. Identify (250 px/m): 18 m (59 ft) wide, 70 m (230 ft) tele. Values calculated per EN 62676-4 using pixel density in the image center; real-world results depend on scene, motion, compression, lighting, and focus.
Approvals & EMC	Product markings: UL, FCC, ICES, CE, KC, VCCI, RCM, WEEE; TAA compliant supply chain. EMC: CISPR 35, CISPR 32 Class A, EN 55035, EN 55032 Class A, EN 50121-4, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2, RCM AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class A, ICES(A)/NMB(A), VCCI Class A, KS C 9832 Class A, KS C 9835, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, IEC 62236-4. Safety: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1 ed.3, IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 ed.3, IEC/EN 62471 risk group exempt. Network standard: NIST SP500-267 (network).
Sustainability	Substance control: PVC free, BFR/CFR free per JEDEC/ECA JS709; RoHS compliant; REACH compliant with SCIP registration where applicable. Materials: 38% renewable carbon-based plastic content (34% bio-based, 4% carbon-capture based); screened for conflict minerals per OECD guidelines.

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Included	Camera, weathershield, installation guide, terminal block connectors, connector guard, cable gaskets, owner authentication key
Optional Accessories	AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool; AXIS TQ3204–E Recessed Mount; AXIS TQ3103-E Pendant Kit; AXIS Surveillance Cards; AXIS TQ3818-E Dome Smoked

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AI-powered long-range dome for demanding outdoor surveillance

AXIS Q3556-LVE 51 mm Dome Camera is a robust 4 MP, AI-powered outdoor dome designed to deliver outstanding image quality in the harshest environments. Built on the ARTPEC-9 system-on-chip with a deep learning processing unit, it combines high-resolution imaging, powerful on-board analytics, and long-range telephoto optics to secure wide areas and distant targets with precision.

With its 13–51 mm varifocal telephoto lens, OptimizedIR up to 70 m, Forensic WDR, and Lightfinder 2.0, this dome captures sharp, detailed video in challenging lighting and complete darkness. AXIS Audio Analytics, AXIS Object Analytics, and Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity make it a smart, hardened edge device that enhances both situational awareness and protection of sensitive data.

Key Benefits

• Capture detailed 4 MP video in demanding scenes with Forensic WDR and Lightfinder 2.0 for excellent performance in complex lighting and low-light conditions.
• Use the 13–51 mm varifocal telephoto lens and long-range DORI performance to monitor distant objects and key areas with precise recognition and identification capability.
• Maintain visibility in complete darkness thanks to OptimizedIR illumination with up to 70 m reach for the 51 mm lens.
• Leverage preinstalled AI-powered analytics such as AXIS Object Analytics and AXIS Audio Analytics to automatically detect and classify events at the edge.
• Secure your system with Axis Edge Vault, signed OS, secure boot, encrypted filesystem, and signed video for verifiable video integrity.
• Deploy confidently in harsh outdoor environments using the IP66/IP69, IP6K9K, NEMA 4X, IK10-rated casing and wide operating temperature range.
• Simplify integration with broad protocol support, ONVIF profiles G/M/S/T, ACAP applications, and compatibility with AXIS Camera Station and partner VMS platforms.

Ideal Use Cases

• Sites requiring long-range detection, observation, recognition, and identification of people or vehicles in outdoor areas.
• Perimeter and fence-line monitoring where robust, weather- and impact-resistant hardware and long-range optics are essential.
• Critical outdoor locations that need continuous operation across wide temperature and humidity ranges.
• Installations where on-board AI analytics and audio detection are used to automate alerts and focus operator attention on relevant events.
• Deployments that demand strong device and data protection through hardware-based cybersecurity features and secure video evidence.

Technical Specifications Summary

• Image sensor: 1/1.8" progressive scan RGB CMOS, 2.9 µm pixel size
• Lens (51 mm variant): 13–51 mm varifocal, F1.7–2.1, P-Iris, IR-corrected, remote zoom and focus, 3.8× optical zoom
• Field of view (51 mm lens): Horizontal 33°–9°; Vertical 18°–5°
• Minimum illumination (51 mm lens): Color 0.04 lux at 50 IRE, F1.7; B/W 0 lux at 50 IRE, F1.7; 0 lux with IR on
• Video: Up to 2688×1512 at 25/30 fps with WDR, up to 100/120 fps without WDR; H.264/H.265/AV1/Motion JPEG with Axis Zipstream
• IR illumination (51 mm lens): OptimizedIR, 850 nm, up to 70 m (230 ft) or more depending on scene
• Analytics: AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Audio Analytics, AXIS Image Health Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Live Privacy Shield, AXIS Video Motion Detection
• Cybersecurity: Axis Edge Vault, signed OS, secure boot, encrypted filesystem, secure keystore, signed video, IEEE 802.1X, TLS v1.2/v1.3
• Power: PoE IEEE 802.3at Type 2 Class 4 or 8–28 V DC, max 25.5 W
• Environmental: -50 °C to 55 °C operation, IP66/IP69/IP6K9K, NEMA 4X, IK10, EPA 0.041 m², 2360 g weight
• Storage: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card with encryption; NAS recording

Upgrade Your Operations

Integrate AXIS Q3556-LVE 51 mm Dome Camera into your surveillance system to combine long-range imaging, AI-powered analytics, and robust cybersecurity at the edge.