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Firmware

AXIS Q8685-E

  • Version 8.40.4.4 - LTS-2018
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Documentation

  • Architect and engineering specification

    • AXIS Q8685-LE PTZ Network Camera - A&E Spec (CSI format) 58.53 KB
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    • AXIS Q8685–LE PTZ Network Camera - A&E Spec (Lite format) 41.6 KB
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  • Datasheet

    • AXIS Q8685–LE PTZ Network Camera 252.27 KB

  • Manuals

    • AXIS Q8685 - Repainting Instructions 208.92 KB
    • AXIS Q8685-LE - Installation Guide 6.87 MB
    • AXIS Q8685-LE - User Manual 673.47 KB
    • How to assign an IP address and access your device 175.08 KB

  • Dimensions

    • AXIS Q8685-LE - CAD drawings (DWG) 3.42 MB
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    • AXIS Q8685-LE PTZ Network Camera 355.55 KB

  • Product comparison tables

    • Product Comparison Tables - Q2 2022 4.01 MB

  • Declaration and statement

    • AXIS Q8685-LE 24V Network Camera - MTBF statement 65.93 KB
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    • AXIS Q8685-LE PTZ Network Camera - Declaration of Conformity 42.88 KB
    • AXIS Q8685-LE PTZ Network Camera - UK Declaration of Conformity 37.01 KB

  • White papers

    • Focus recall 1.47 MB
    • Long distance surveillance - Fiber-optic communication 979 KB
    • Quantifying jerkiness: Jerk-free movements in Axis positioning cameras 411.11 KB

Technical specifications

Models: AXIS Q8685-LE 24 V AC/DC

Camera

Image sensor CMOS
Image sensor size 1/2.8
Lightfinder -
Wide dynamic range Forensic Capture
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color) 0.2 lux
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W) 0.01 lux

General

Built-in IR Yes
OptimizedIR –
Local storage (memory card slot) Yes
Operating temperature -50 to 55 °C
Outdoor Ready Yes
Vandal rating –
IP rating IP66
Designed for repaint Yes

Analytics

Autotracking version Autotracking 1
Orientation aid –

Video

Max video resolution 1920x1080
Max frames per second 50/60
Day and Night functionality Yes
Electronic image stabilization Yes

Lens

Focal length 4.3 - 129 mm
Horizontal field of view 65.6 - 2 °
Vertical field of view 39 - 1.2 °

Pan, Tilt, Zoom

Pan range 360 endless
Tilt range -90 to 45, -45 to 90
Guard tour preset position tour
Optical zoom 30
Digital zoom 12

Compression

Zipstream Yes
H.264 Baseline, High, Main
H.265 –
Motion JPEG Yes

Audio

Audio Support –
Built-in microphone –

System Integration

Audio detection –
Active tampering –
Alarm inputs/outputs 4

Network

PoE Class –

Security

Signed firmware –
Secure boot –
TPM –

Accessories

Choose from a wide selection of optional and included accessories.
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Cables & connectors

AXIS Cable 24 V DC/24-240 V AC 22 m

AXIS Cable 24 V DC/24-240 V AC 22 m

Tailor-made for Axis positioning cameras Recommended for this product
Gasket C M20

Gasket C M20

Included with this product
RJ45 Field Connector

RJ45 Field Connector

For quick and easy cable termination

Edge storage

AXIS Surveillance Card 1TB

AXIS Surveillance Card 1 TB

High endurance microSDXC™ card Recommended for this product
AXIS Surveillance Card 64 GB

AXIS Surveillance Card 64 GB

High endurance microSDXC™ card Recommended for this product
AXIS Edge storage suveillance card 128 GB from the front

AXIS Surveillance Card 128 GB

High endurance microSDXC™ card Recommended for this product
AXIS edge surveillance card 256 GB from the front

AXIS Surveillance Card 256 GB

High endurance micro SDXC™ card Recommended for this product
AXIS Surveillance Card 512 GB, viewed from its front

AXIS Surveillance Card 512 GB

High endurance microSDXCTM card Recommended for this product

Housings & cabinets

AXIS Q86 Front Kit A

AXIS Q86 Front Kit A

For selected positioning cameras Included with this product

Illuminators

AXIS PT IR Illuminator Kit C

AXIS PT IR Illuminator Kit C

Long-range illuminators for Axis positioning units Included with this product
AXIS T90B Remote Control

AXIS T90B Remote Control

For quick illuminator set-up

Media converters

AXIS T8611 SFP Module LC.LX

AXIS T8611 SFP Module LC.LX

Single-mode fiber module for up to 10 km transmission range Recommended for this product
AXIS T8612 SFP Module LC.SX

AXIS T8612 SFP Module LC.SX

Multi-mode fiber module for up to 550 m transmission range Recommended for this product
AXIS T8613 SFP Module 1000BASE-T

AXIS T8613 SFP Module 1000BASE-T

Ethernet module for expansion of network ports Recommended for this product
AXIS T8640 PoE+ over Coax Adapter Kit

AXIS T8640 PoE+ over Coax Adapter Kit

Cost-efficient migration to network video for smaller installations Recommended for this product
AXIS T8645 PoE+ Over Coax Compact Kit

AXIS T8645 PoE+ over Coax Compact Kit

Compact, cost-efficient single-channel migration to IP Recommended for this product
AXIS T8646 PoE+ over Coax Blade Kit

AXIS T8646 PoE+ Over Coax Blade Kit

Cost-efficient migration to network video for larger installations Recommended for this product
AXIS T8648 PoE+ Over Coax Blade Compact Kit

AXIS T8648 PoE+ over Coax Blade Compact Kit

Compact, cost-efficient multi-channel migration to IP Recommended for this product

Mounts

AXIS T94J01A Wall Mount

AXIS T94J01A Wall Mount

Robust design with cable protection Recommended for this product
AXIS T94N01G Pole Mount

AXIS T94N01G Pole Mount

For sturdy installations in harsh environments Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T95A64 Corner Bracket

AXIS T95A64 Corner Bracket

Mounting of various Axis products Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T99 Illuminator Bracket Kit A

AXIS T99 Illuminator Bracket Kit A

For white illuminators and Axis positioning units Included with this product
AXIS TQ6901-E Adapter Mount Bracket, viewed from its front

AXIS TQ6901-E Adapter Mount Bracket

For retrofitting PTZ cameras Recommended for this product

Power

AXIS T8061 Ethernet Surge Protector

AXIS T8061 Ethernet Surge Protector

Protects outdoor devices from power surges
AXIS TU8001 Ethernet Surge Protector

AXIS TU8001 Ethernet Surge Protector

For use indoors or in an enclosure

Power adapters

Power supply DIN PS24 480 W

Power supply DIN PS24 480 W

For use with Axis positioning units Recommended for this product

Switches

AXIS T8504-E Outdoor PoE Switch

AXIS T8504-E Outdoor PoE Switch

Managed, plug-and play outdoor switch
AXIS T8504-R Industrial PoE Switch

AXIS T8504-R Industrial PoE Switch

Managed, industrial PoE++ switch
AXIS T8508 PoE+ Network Switch

AXIS T8508 PoE+ Network Switch

8 port switch for efficient network management
AXIS T8516 PoE+ Network Switch

AXIS T8516 PoE+ Network Switch

16 port switch for efficient network management
AXIS T8524 PoE+ Network Switch

AXIS T8524 PoE+ Network Switch

24 port switch for efficient network management

Tools & extras

AXIS 4-in-1 Security Screwdriver Kit

AXIS 4-in-1 Security Screwdriver Kit

Convenient tool for installing Axis products
AXIS Bird Control Spike

AXIS Bird Control Spike

Keep your outdoor network cameras clean Recommended for this product
AXIS T8310 Video Surveillance Control Board

AXIS T8310 Video Surveillance Control Board

For professional camera and video management Recommended for this product
AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool

AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool

Simplicity in your hand Recommended for this product
AXIS Washer Kit B

AXIS Washer Kit B

For cleaning of selected Axis PTZ cameras Recommended for this product

Video decoders

AXIS P7701 Video Decoder from left angle

AXIS P7701 Video Decoder

Full-featured video decoder with H.264 support
AXIS T8705 Decoder from left angle

AXIS T8705 Video Decoder

Discrete 1080p video decoder with HDMI output

Weathershields

AXIS Sunshield A

AXIS Sunshield A

Included with this product

Discontinued products

The following compatible products have been discontinued.

Edge storage

I/O devices

Warranty

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Part numbers

Part number for ordering

Name Axis region Part number
AXIS Q8685-LE 24 V AC/DC AR, AU, BR, CN, EU, JP, KR, UK, US 0864-001
AXIS Q8685-LE 24 V AC/DC IN 0864-113