The AXIS Q1700-LE License Plate Camera: Precision Vehicle Identification for Demanding Traffic Surveillance
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving traffic environments, ensuring security and maintaining operational oversight require advanced tools capable of delivering reliable and high-performance vehicle identification. The AXIS Q1700-LE License Plate Camera is designed to meet these challenges head-on, offering sharp and precise license plate recognition even at high speeds, in low-light conditions, and under the harshest weather scenarios. Seamlessly integrating with advanced analytics, this camera empowers organizations to safeguard assets, enforce regulations, and enhance situational awareness.
What is the AXIS Q1700-LE License Plate Camera?
The AXIS Q1700-LE is Axis Communications’ first dedicated license plate camera, purpose-built to capture exceptionally sharp and detailed license plate images in demanding scenarios. With HDTV 1080p resolution, it is optimized for vehicles traveling at speeds of up to 130 km/h (81 mph). The camera supports capture ranges of up to 100 meters (328 feet) in daylight and 50 meters (164 feet) in complete darkness, which can extend to 100 meters with additional infrared illumination. This ensures reliable identification regardless of lighting conditions or weather challenges.
Engineered with a robust, weatherproof design, the camera is rated IP66, NEMA 4X, and IK10, making it resistant to environmental factors such as rain, dust, and impact. Advanced imaging technologies, including Forensic Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) and OptimizedIR, ensure consistent performance across a variety of critical surveillance applications, from highways and city streets to parking facilities and access control points.
Key Features and Benefits
High-Speed Plate Capture
- Accurately detects and identifies vehicles traveling at speeds of up to 130 km/h (81 mph).
- Captures crisp license plate details at distances of up to 100 meters (328 feet).
Exceptional Image Quality
- Delivers HDTV 1080p resolution for forensic-level clarity.
- Forensic WDR ensures detailed captures in challenging lighting conditions, such as scenes with high contrast or glare.
Reliable Night Performance
- Integrated OptimizedIR provides visibility up to 50 meters (164 feet) in complete darkness.
- Optional external IR illuminators extend the range to 100 meters (328 feet), ensuring clear captures even in low-light environments.
Durable and Weatherproof Design
- Withstands extreme weather conditions, including hurricane-force winds exceeding 60 m/s (134 mph).
- Certified with IP66, NEMA 4X, and IK10 ratings for environmental and impact resistance.
Flexible Installation and Operation
- Features a license plate capture assistant for simplified setup and calibration.
- Supports a wide range of third-party video management systems (VMS) and analytics platforms.
Open Platform Integration
- Fully compatible with Axis Camera Station Pro and other VMS solutions.
- Supports edge-based analytics applications, such as the AXIS License Plate Verifier, for enhanced functionality.
Built for Performance in Any Environment
The AXIS Q1700-LE is specifically engineered to excel in demanding outdoor environments. Its extra-long weather shield provides superior protection against rain, dust, and glare, while its gray housing and black shield allow it to blend seamlessly into urban and roadway settings. The camera’s robust construction ensures uninterrupted operation in extreme temperatures and high-wind conditions, making it a reliable choice for critical surveillance needs.
Optimized Imaging Technologies
Forensic Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
This technology reduces noise and artifacts, ensuring clear images even in scenes with mixed lighting. For example, it effectively handles situations where headlights and streetlights create challenging contrasts, capturing every critical detail without underexposure or overexposure.
OptimizedIR
The integrated OptimizedIR technology dynamically adjusts illumination to ensure uniform lighting across the entire field of view. This minimizes reflections and reduces power consumption, enabling clear license plate captures in total darkness without requiring additional cabling or external lighting.
Axis Zipstream
Axis Zipstream technology significantly reduces bandwidth and storage requirements by up to 50 percent or more, without compromising critical forensic details. By preserving essential information such as license plate numbers and vehicle features, this technology enables cost-efficient storage and extended retention times.
AXIS License Plate Verifier
The AXIS Q1700-LE is compatible with the AXIS License Plate Verifier application, an edge-based analytics solution designed for real-time license plate recognition. This application simplifies vehicle identification, access control, parking management, and traffic enforcement, enabling security teams to respond proactively and efficiently.
Key Capabilities
- Real-Time Plate Capture and Verification: Identifies license plates as vehicles approach and validates them against configurable allow/block lists.
- Streamlined Access Control: Automates vehicle gate operations and supports up to 10,000 stored license plates.
- Integrated Event Logging: Logs events with plate thumbnail images for easy tracking and review.
Flexible Integration
- Connects seamlessly to barriers, card readers, and Axis network door controllers.
- Integrates with Axis Camera Station Secure Entry for comprehensive vehicle access solutions.
Edge-Based Efficiency
- Processes and stores data directly within the camera, reducing the need for costly servers and minimizing network bandwidth usage.
Open Platform Support
- Easily integrates with third-party components such as RFID readers, strobe sirens, payment solutions, and mobile credentials.
Applications
The AXIS Q1700-LE, combined with the AXIS License Plate Verifier, supports a wide range of use cases, including:
- City Streets and Highways: Monitor high-speed traffic to identify stolen or suspicious vehicles and enforce traffic regulations.
- Parking Facilities and Campuses: Automate vehicle entry and exit, enhance security, and manage space allocation efficiently.
- Commercial and Industrial Sites: Control access for deliveries, employees, and visitors while maintaining detailed logs.
- Critical Infrastructure and Sensitive Facilities: Strengthen perimeter security and ensure only authorized vehicles gain entry.
Ready to Deploy AXIS Q1700-LE LPR Solutions?
The AXIS Q1700-LE License Plate Camera is a cutting-edge solution for high-speed, high-accuracy vehicle identification. When paired with the AXIS License Plate Verifier application, it delivers real-time monitoring, efficient access control, and enhanced situational awareness. With its rugged design, advanced imaging technologies, and seamless integration capabilities, this camera is an invaluable tool for organizations seeking to improve security, streamline operations, and maintain control in dynamic traffic environments.
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