AXIS XFQ1656 Explosion-Protected Camera

AXIS XFQ1656 explosion-protected 4 MP camera for Zone 1/21 & Div 1 sites, with smoke analytics, Edge Vault, IP68, wiper.

Hazardous-area certified Approved for Zone 1/21 and Class I/II/III Div 1 sites.
Sharp video in tough light 4 MP with Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR, up to 60 fps.
Rugged, smart, secure Built-in smoke alert + object analytics, Axis Edge Vault, 316L stainless IP66/67/68 housing with wiper.

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Zone-Certified Protection

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4 MP Evidence Detail

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Smoke Alert Analytics

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Secure, Industrial-Ready

Key Features

Resolution

4 MP (Quad HD) • Max 2688×1512 (16:9) down to 160×90 • Also supports 2016×1512 (4:3) down to 160×120 • Frame rate: up to 50/60 fps (50/60 Hz) with WDR off, or up to 25/30 fps (50/60 Hz) with Forensic WDR enabled

IR Illumination

No built-in IR LEDs • Day/night via automatic IR-cut filter and hybrid IR filter (use external illumination where needed)

Dynamic Range

Forensic WDR up to 120 dB (scene-dependent) for improved detail in high-contrast scenes

Artificial Intelligence

ARTPEC-8 SoC with integrated DLPU (Deep Learning Processing Unit) for edge-based deep learning analytics and metadata—reducing reliance on server-side processing

Analytics

Preinstalled:smoke-alert analytics (monitoring for signs of smoke/fire) • AXIS Object Analytics with hardhat detection support for safety compliance and people detection in restricted areas

Included (platform apps):AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Image Health Analytics, AXIS Video Motion Detection, AXIS Live Privacy Shield, AXIS Speed Monitor

Supported:AXIS Perimeter Defender, AXIS License Plate Verifier

Cybersecurity

Axis Edge Vault hardware-based cybersecurity platform • Signed OS, secure boot, signed video, secure keystore, encrypted filesystem (AES-XTS-Plain64 256-bit) • Software protections: brute force delay, digest authentication, OAuth 2.0 (RFC 6749) Client Credential Flow / OpenID Authorization Code Flow, password protection, Axis Cryptographic Module (FIPS 140-2 Level 1) • Hardware protections: TPM 2.0 (CC EAL4+, FIPS 140-2 Level 2), secure element (CC EAL 6+), SoC security (TEE), Axis device ID • Network security: IEEE 802.1X, IEEE 802.1AE (MACsec), IEEE 802.1AR, HTTPS/HSTS, TLS v1.2/v1.3, NTS, X.509 PKI, host-based firewall

Casing

Corrosion-resistant industrial housing: electropolished SUS316L (EN 1.4404) stainless steel • Environmental rating IP66/IP67/IP68 • Impact ratings: IK08 front glass, IK10 housing • Wiper included

Warranty

5-year warranty

AXIS XFQ1656: Zone-Certified 4 MP Deep-Learning Camera

The AXIS XFQ1656 is an explosion-protected fixed camera built for hazardous industrial sites, certified for Class I/II/III Div 1, Zone 1/21, IIC/IIIC and Ex I Mb environments—so you can deploy video where standard cameras aren’t permitted. It captures 4 MP (up to 2688×1512) video with Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR (up to 120 dB, scene-dependent) for strong detail in difficult lighting, and supports smooth motion up to 50/60 fps (or 25/30 fps with WDR enabled). Installation and commissioning are streamlined via a 3.9–10 mm F1.5 varifocal i-CS lens with remote zoom/focus, plus electronic image stabilization and multi-view streaming (up to 8 cropped views) for flexible monitoring from a single camera. For safety-driven use cases, it includes preinstalled smoke alert analytics and AXIS Object Analytics (including PPE/hardhat detection) powered by an on-device DLPU, helping teams detect risk conditions earlier without relying on server processing. It’s also engineered for harsh environments and cyber resilience with an electropolished SUS316L stainless steel IP66/67/68 enclosure, IK10-rated housing (IK08 front glass), an included wiper, and Axis Edge Vault security features such as secure boot, signed OS, secure keystore, and an encrypted filesystem—backed by a 5-year warranty.