AXIS XFQ1656 Explosion-Protected Camera
- Worldwide hazardous area certifications
- Excellent light sensitivity
- Advanced analytics preinstalled
- Suitable for installation worldwide
- Axis Edge Vault safeguards device
Certified for use in Zone and Division 1 hazardous areas, this robust, explosion-protected camera comes with smoke alert analytics. It also includes and supports deep-learning based analytics that run on the edge, such as hardhat detection.
Protect people and improve operations
AXIS XFQ1656 offers many benefits for health and safety and operational efficiency. For instance, pre-installed smoke-alert analytics monitor for signs of smoke or fire in combustible environments. AXIS Object Analytics can detect people in restricted areas, and it supports compliance with safety regulations through hardhat detection. In addition, it can easily be integrated with production monitoring and industrial control systems to provide valuable image-based data, analyzed by deep learning algorithms. This can help improve your scene understanding and offers valuable information about processes. For example, it can be used to improve processes and reduce downtime.

Great image quality and analytic capabilities
This camera offers impressive performance with 4 MP at up to 60 fps. With a 1/1.8” sensor and adjustable iris, it’s ideal in dark environments and changing light conditions. It’s also built on the latest Axis system-on-chip (SoC), which includes a deep learning processing unit. That means you can analyze more data than ever before—on the edge. AXIS XFQ1656 also delivers valuable metadata that can be analyzed further, for example to detect trends. Furthermore, with support for ACAP version 4, you can add tailor-made applications based on deep learning on the edge available from Axis and our partners.

Robust, secure, and easy to install
AXIS XFQ1656 is certified worldwide for use in hazardous locations (Class I/II/III Div 1, Zone 1,21, IIC, IIIC). With a stainless steel housing, it’s IP66/67/68-rated for protection against water and dust. And it can withstand temperatures between -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F). It includes Axis Edge Vault, a hardware-based cybersecurity platform that guarantees the device’s integrity and protects it from unauthorized access. Furthermore, this robust camera offers flexible installation anywhere in the world with multiple power and network connectivity options. It also supports simple image configuration with remote zoom and remote focus.
Technical specifications
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Image sensor | CMOS | |
Image sensor size | 1/1.8 | |
Lightfinder | Lightfinder 2.0 | |
Wide dynamic range | Forensic WDR | |
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color) | 0.05 lux | |
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W) | 0.01 lux |
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Max video resolution | 2688x1512 | |
Max frames per second | 50/60 | |
Electronic image stabilization | Yes |
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Focal length | 3.9 - 10 mm | |
Optical zoom | – | |
Horizontal field of view | 81-47 ° | |
Vertical field of view | 45-27 ° |
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Zipstream | Yes | |
H.264 | Baseline, High, Main | |
H.265 | Yes | |
Motion JPEG | Yes |
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PoE Class | 6 |
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Signed firmware | Yes | |
Secure boot | Yes | |
TPM | Yes |
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Remote focus | Yes | |
Remote zoom | Yes | |
Local storage (memory card slot) | Yes | |
Outdoor Ready | Yes | |
IP rating | IP66, IP67, IP68 |
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Power (max) | – | |
Power (average) | – | |
DC input voltage | – | |
AC input voltage | 100-240 V |
Analytics
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Accessories
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Cables & connectors
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ASKDP03-T Armored Cable ExCam
Armored data and power cable -
AXIS Connector A 2-pin 3.81 Straight, 10 pcs
For various Axis products Included with this product -
AXIS TU6012 Connector 2-Pin 7.62 ST
For Axis-manufactured Ex camera Included with this product -
AXIS TU6013 Connector 2-Pin 5.08 ST
For Axis-manufactured Ex camera Included with this product -
AXIS TU6014 Connector 6-Pin 3.81 ST
For Axis-manufactured Ex camera Included with this product -
SKDP03-T Cable ExCam
Non-armored data and power cable
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Housings & cabinets
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Media converters
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Mounts
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AXIS TQ1001-E Wall Mount
For AXIS XPQ1785 Explosion-Protected PTZ Camera Recommended for this product -
AXIS TQ1301-E Pole Mount 50-150 mm
For AXIS XPQ1785 Explosion-Protected PTZ Camera Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product -
AXIS TQ1303-E Corner Mount
For AXIS XPQ1785 Explosion-Protected PTZ Camera Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product -
AXIS TQ1915 Plug Thread M25x1.5
Threaded reduction adapter Included with this product -
AXIS TQ1916 Plug Thread M20x1.5
Tagline: For Axis-manufactured Ex camera Included with this product -
AXIS TQ1917 Adapter M25x1.5-3/4 NPT
Threaded reduction adapter Included with this product -
AXIS TQ1918 Adapter M20x1.5-3/4 NPT
Threaded reduction adapter -
AXIS TQ1920 Adapter M25x1.5-1/2 NPT
Threaded reduction adapter -
AXIS TQ1921 Adapter M20x1.5-1/2 NPT
Threaded reduction adapter -
AXIS TQ1922-E Swivel Joint
Angle fixed cameras in the desired viewing direction Included with this product -
AXIS TQ1925 Adapter M25x1.5-M20x1.5
Threaded reduction adapter
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Power adapters
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Switches
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Tools & extras