AXIS D2110-VE Security Radar 180° | 01564-001

Model: AXIS D2110-VE Security Radar 180° | 01564-001

Who This Is For

Property managers specifying perimeter detection for large outdoor sites will find the AXIS D2110-VE Security Radar addresses a specific gap that cameras alone cannot fill. Where lighting fails, fog rolls in, or long fence lines need consistent coverage without a grid of cameras, radar-based detection delivers. The D2110-VE covers a 180° arc at ranges up to 50 metres, classifying detected objects as humans or vehicles and triggering alerts before a subject reaches a building or asset. It integrates directly with AXIS Object Analytics and connects to compatible VMS platforms, making it a practical addition to mixed camera and radar deployments at warehouses, utilities infrastructure, transport yards, and open commercial properties where after-hours intrusion detection is the priority rather than video identification.

What This Product Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Industrial and utilities site managers: Protecting fence perimeters, substations, and plant entry points where lighting is inconsistent and cameras alone miss movement in dark or foggy conditions.
• Transport and logistics operators: Monitoring truck yards, rail sidings, and loading docks after hours where vehicle and pedestrian classification is needed to separate genuine intrusion events from normal site activity.
• Security integrators building layered perimeter systems: Pairing radar detection with PTZ or fixed cameras so radar triggers a camera slew-to-preset when a subject enters a defined zone, rather than relying on camera-based motion detection alone.
• Agricultural and rural property owners: Covering long open approaches or dam areas where running power is difficult and a single PoE cable to a fence post is the most practical installation method.

Honest Assessment

The D2110-VE does what no camera can match in adverse conditions - it detects and classifies movement accurately in complete darkness, heavy rain, and fog, across a 180° arc at ranges up to 50 metres. The human and vehicle classification reduces the alarm fatigue that plagues PIR or camera-based motion detection on open sites. PoE keeps installation simple, and AXIS Object Analytics integration means zone rules are configured without third-party software. Where it will not help is visual identification - radar produces position and class data, not images. For evidentiary footage or face-level identification, cameras remain essential alongside this unit. It is also not a standalone system; it needs integration into a VMS or AXIS camera ecosystem to act on its detections. Buyers who need a self-contained unit with recording should look at camera-based solutions available through Security Australia before specifying radar-only coverage.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need reliable after-hours perimeter detection across a long fence line or open yard where lighting is absent or inconsistent, and existing camera motion detection is generating too many false alarms.
• Good match if: You are building a layered system where radar handles detection and triggers a PTZ or fixed camera for visual confirmation, using AXIS Object Analytics zone rules to automate the response.
• You may need a different model if: Your priority is video recording and visual identification rather than detection - a high-resolution outdoor camera or PTZ with long-range IR will serve that requirement better and is a more cost-effective starting point for single-device deployments.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: Your site has long perimeter runs, inconsistent or absent lighting, or a history of false alarms from camera-based motion detection, and you need detection performance that holds up in darkness, fog, and rain.
• You may need a different model if: Your primary requirement is recorded video evidence or visual identification of subjects - a high-resolution outdoor bullet or PTZ camera with long-range IR is the more appropriate starting point, with radar added as a detection layer later if needed.
• Pairs well with: A PTZ camera on auto-tracking or preset recall, triggered by the radar's zone events, so you get both radar-grade detection and visual confirmation from a single coordinated system.

Common Questions

1. Does the D2110-VE record video or produce images?

   No. The D2110-VE is a radar sensor only - it produces position, speed, and classification data, not video footage. It detects and classifies objects as humans or vehicles and outputs that data to a VMS or connected camera system. For recorded video evidence, a camera must be integrated alongside the radar unit.

2. Will this radar work in complete darkness and heavy rain?

   Yes. Radar is entirely unaffected by lighting conditions, fog, rain, or glare. The D2110-VE maintains its full 50-metre human detection and 100-metre vehicle detection range regardless of weather or time of day. This is the primary operational difference between radar and camera-based detection.

3. What PoE standard does the D2110-VE require?

   It requires IEEE 802.3af PoE (Class 3), which is the standard PoE specification available on most managed and unmanaged PoE switches. It does not require PoE+ (802.3at), so existing standard PoE infrastructure is compatible without a switch upgrade.

4. How does the D2110-VE handle false alarms from animals or wind-blown vegetation?

   Better than camera-based motion detection in most outdoor environments. The radar classifies detected objects as humans or vehicles specifically - animals, blowing trees, and foliage movement do not match these signatures and are not classified as alarm events. This significantly reduces nuisance alerting on open perimeter sites where PIR and camera motion detection commonly fail.

5. Does the AXIS D2110-VE work with third-party VMS platforms?

   Yes, in most cases. The D2110-VE supports ONVIF Profile S, G, and T, and outputs metadata events that can be consumed by AXIS Camera Station and a range of third-party VMS platforms with AXIS radar support. Confirm radar metadata compatibility with your specific VMS vendor before installation, as event handling varies between platforms.

6. What mounting height does AXIS recommend for the D2110-VE?

   AXIS specifies a mounting height of 2.5 to 3.5 metres with a calculated downward tilt based on the required detection distance. Mounting too high or with incorrect tilt reduces ground-level detection accuracy. AXIS Site Designer is the recommended tool to calculate the exact tilt angle and confirm the coverage footprint before installation - it is available free from AXIS and stocked documentation is available through Security Australia at point of purchase.

7. Can I use 2 D2110-VE units together to get 360° coverage?

   Yes. Two units mounted back-to-back or at complementary angles can provide 360° perimeter coverage. Each unit operates independently and connects to the network separately. AXIS Object Analytics zone rules are configured per device, so both units can feed into the same VMS and trigger the same downstream actions - camera presets, lighting, or notifications - through coordinated event rules.

Downloads & Resources

• AXIS D2110-VE Security Radar - Datasheet (PDF)
• AXIS D2110-VE Product Page - axis.com
• AXIS Site Designer - Coverage Planning Tool