The AXIS Q6411-LE (part number 03145-001) is an AI-powered bispectral PTZ camera that combines a thermal detection channel and a 31x optical zoom visual channel in one outdoor-ready pan-tilt-zoom unit. The thermal sensor detects people and vehicles in total darkness, fog and glare, while the light-sensitive visual camera confirms and identifies what the thermal channel finds — one camera doing the work of a thermal fixed camera plus a visual PTZ.
AXIS Q6411-LE at a glance
- The AXIS Q6411-LE pairs a 384×288 thermal sensor (7 mm lens, 55° field of view, NETD <20 mK) with a 2 MP visual camera on a 1/2″ light-sensitive sensor.
- It runs AI analytics on the edge: ARTPEC-9 chip with deep learning processing unit, AXIS Object Analytics preinstalled to detect, classify, track and count humans and vehicles, and optional AXIS Perimeter Defender for high-security perimeter protection.
- OptimizedIR illumination reaches up to 150 m (500 ft) in complete darkness; 31x optical zoom with Autotracking 2 follows moving objects automatically.
- 360° endless pan and +20° to −90° tilt give a ground-to-sky view; Zipstream with AV1, H.265 and H.264 cuts bandwidth and storage.
- Built for harsh sites: IP66, IK10 vandal rating, NEMA 4x, operating range −40 °C to 55 °C, with shock detection.
- Axis Edge Vault hardware cybersecurity with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified key storage, signed OS and secure boot.
- Backed by the standard AXIS 5-year warranty.
Thermal channel
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Thermal resolution | 384 × 288 |
| Thermal frame rate | 30 fps (this model) |
| Thermal lens / field of view | 7 mm / 55° fixed |
| Thermal sensitivity (NETD) | < 20 mK |
Visual channel
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Image sensor | 1/2″ CMOS, Lightfinder 2.0 |
| Max resolution | 1920 × 1080 (2 MP) |
| Min illumination | 0.06 lux colour / 0.001 lux B/W |
| Wide dynamic range | Forensic WDR |
| Focal length | 6.91–214.64 mm |
| Optical / digital zoom | 31x / 12x |
| Field of view (visual) | 59.6°–1.0° horizontal |
| IR illumination | OptimizedIR, up to 150 m (500 ft) |
| Image stabilization | Electronic (EIS) |
| Day/night | Automatic IR-cut filter |
Pan-tilt-zoom
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Pan range | 360° endless |
| Tilt range | +20° to −90° |
| Autotracking | Autotracking 2 with click-and-track |
| Guard tour | Preset position tour |
| Orientation aid | Yes (PTZ) |
AI & analytics
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| AI platform | ARTPEC-9 with deep learning processing unit (DLPU) |
| Included analytics | AXIS Object Analytics (human/vehicle detection, classification, counting), AXIS Scene Metadata, Video Motion Detection |
| Supported analytics | AXIS Perimeter Defender (thermal AI perimeter protection), AXIS Image Health Analytics |
| Privacy | Chameleon and mosaic privacy masking |
| Tampering | Active tampering alarm, shock detection |
Video & compression
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Codecs | AV1, H.265, H.264 (Baseline/Main/High) |
| Bandwidth optimisation | Axis Zipstream |
| Max frame rate (visual) | 50/60 fps |
| Audio | Supported (no built-in microphone) |
| Edge storage | microSD card slot |
Cybersecurity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardware security | Axis Edge Vault |
| Key storage | FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified secure cryptographic key storage |
| Firmware protection | Signed OS, secure boot |
Environmental & mechanical
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Ingress / vandal rating | IP66, IK10, NEMA 4x |
| Operating temperature | −40 °C to 55 °C (−40 °F to 131 °F) |
| Placement | Outdoor-ready; designed for repaint |
| Power | Power over Ethernet, PoE Class 6 |
Common questions
What is a bispectral PTZ camera? A bispectral camera combines two imaging channels in one housing: a thermal sensor that detects heat signatures regardless of lighting, and a visual camera that identifies what was detected. The AXIS Q6411-LE adds full PTZ movement, so a single unit can watch a wide area thermally and zoom in optically for identification.
Where is the AXIS Q6411-LE typically deployed? Perimeter security for critical infrastructure, ports and waterfronts, solar farms and substations, airports, and any wide open area where detection must work in total darkness, fog or glare — conditions where conventional cameras fail.
Does the 30 fps thermal model require export documentation? Thermal imagers above 9 fps are subject to export-control rules, so end-user documentation may be required for this 30 fps model (03145-001). AXIS also makes an 8.3 fps variant (AXIS Q6411-LE 8.3 fps, part number 03146-001) that avoids export paperwork — contact us if that variant suits your project better.
Manufacturer part number: 03145-001. Genuine AXIS Communications product, backed by the AXIS 5-year warranty and available from CamCentral Systems, an authorized AXIS partner in Canada and the USA. Midspan, AXIS Perimeter Defender licences and mounting accessories are sold separately.















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