Product support for
AXIS Q8685-LE PTZ Network Camera

Axis IP Camera Q8685-LE has Weather protection and remote maintenance
Technical support

Product support information

We have replaced this product with: AXIS Q8615-E
For specifications of recommended replacement product, see the datasheet.
Hardware support and RMA service offered until 2028-08-24. For information about the support policy after discontinuation date, go to General support policy after discontinuation date. AXIS OS support until 2027-08-24. For information about AXIS OS support, go to AXIS OS Portal.
After this date, see the product documentation and support pages for self-help resources.
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Products shipped from Axis to the original purchaser after the product discontinuation date may come with a limited hardware warranty. See Axis 5-year limited hardware policy to stay updated on warranty coverage when you buy products after their final order date.

Device software

AXIS OS supported until 2027-08-24.

AXIS Q8685-E

  • Version 8.40.78 - PSS
    Software licenses Integrity checksum
    Release notes /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q8685-E/8_40_78/Q8685-E_8_40_78.bin - Integrity checksum: 17e71a4f285b1fe32671edadac3bb81bceffea59f8572268ee5bc84058421f42 Download

Documentation

  • Architect and engineering specification

    • AXIS Q8685-LE PTZ Network Camera - A&E Spec (CSI format)
       (docx) 38.92 KB
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    • AXIS Q8685–LE PTZ Network Camera - A&E Spec (Lite version)
       (rtf) 40.5 KB
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  • Datasheet

    • AXIS Q8685–LE PTZ Network Camera
       (pdf) 252.62 KB
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  • Manuals

    • AXIS Q8685 - Repainting Instructions
       (pdf) 208.92 KB
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    • AXIS Q8685-LE - Installation Guide
       (pdf) 6.69 MB
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    • AXIS Q8685-LE - User Manual
       (pdf) 673.47 KB
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  • Dimensions

  • Declaration and statement

    • AXIS Q8685-LE 24V Network Camera - MTBF statement
       (pdf) 65.93 KB
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    • AXIS Q8685-LE PTZ Network Camera - Declaration of Conformity
       (pdf) 42.45 KB
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    • AXIS Q8685-LE PTZ Network Camera - UK Declaration of Conformity
       (pdf) 36.37 KB
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    • Discontinuation Statement AXIS Q8685-E and AXIS Q8685-LE
       (pdf) 137.09 KB
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Technical specifications

Datasheet (pdf)
Variants: AXIS Q8685-LE 100-240 V AC / AXIS Q8685-LE 24 V AC/DC
Camera
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color) 0.2 lux
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W) 0.01 lux
Image sensor CMOS
Image sensor size 1/2.8"
Lightfinder -
Wide dynamic range Forensic Capture
Video
Max video resolution 1920x1080
Max frames per second 50/60
Day and Night functionality Yes
Electronic image stabilization Yes
Analytics
Autotracking version Autotracking 1
Orientation aid -
Lens
Focal length 4.3 - 129 mm
Horizontal field of view 65.6 - 2 °
Vertical field of view 39 - 1.2 °
Detection range: Human (1.5px) 0.00 m
Detection range: Vehicle (1.5px) 0.00 m
Pan, Tilt, Zoom
Optical zoom 30
Pan range 360 endless
Tilt range -90 to 45, -45 to 90
Guard tour preset position tour
Digital zoom 12
Compression
Zipstream Yes
H.264 Baseline, High, Main
H.265 –
Audio
Audio Support -
Built-in microphone -
System integration
Audio detection –
Active tampering –
Alarm inputs/outputs 4
ONVIF Profile G
Video motion detection Yes
Network
PoE Class -
Security
Signed OS –
Secure boot –
TPM –
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
* Some technical specifications may vary depending on which hardware option you choose.

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