AXIS FA54 Main Unit

AXIS FA54 Main Unit mounted on wall from front

5-year warranty

High-performance multi-view surveillance with Forensic WDR

Full frame rate HDTV 1080ps streams from four sensor units
Forensic WDR
Quad view stream, Axis Zipstream and Corridor Format
HDMI output, two-way audio, four configurable input/output ports
Two microSD card slots

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AXIS FA54 Main Unit can connect to four highly discreet AXIS FA Sensor Units for the surveillance of four closely situated indoor areas. The main unit can serve as the basis for a complete video surveillance system — perfect for a small store, bank or office. Or it can be a complementary part of a bigger system where sensor units are required for highly discreet surveillance.

Keep it discreet – and flexible

Like all modular camera systems, AXIS FA Series is based on a divided network camera concept, where the camera is split into a sensor unit (made up of a lens and image sensor) and a main unit (the body of a camera). The units are connected by a cable, which is supplied with the sensor unit. With AXIS FA Series, the main and sensor units are sold separately, so you can choose the most suitable sensor units for your application. Note that the main and sensor units in AXIS FA Series cannot be used in combination with the main and sensor units in AXIS F Series.

Feature rich

AXIS FA54 has a powerful processor that enables simultaneous streaming of full frame rate HDTV 1080p videos from all four sensor units.

It also supports the following:

Quad view for simultaneous streaming and viewing of four scenes, with each scene taking up a quarter of the display

Forensic WDR (wide dynamic range) for better image quality in difficult lighting conditions
Zipstream for savings in bandwidth and storage requirements
Analytics such as built-in ones like video motion detection, tampering alarm and audio detection, or optional ones based on AXIS Camera Application Platform (check compatibility on specific analytics websites). More demanding analytics will only be possible to run on one single channel and may affect the overall performance of the product e.g. framerate
Corridor Format for optimally covering vertically oriented areas such as aisles and corridors
HDMI support for connection to a surveillance or public view monitor (PVM), support for dual camera views with picture-in-picture (PiP) and for a playlist that enables surveillance video and still images (information/ads) to be shown on-screen

Two-way audio with dual inputs for microphones and an output port for a speaker
Four configurable input/output ports to external devices such as door locks and lights for handling alarm events
Two microSD card slots for local storage

Keep total costs low

A system with AXIS FA54 Main Unit and four HDTV 1080p sensor units is often less costly than four standard HDTV 1080p cameras with similar functionalities. And with only one Ethernet cable for four sensor units, you can lower your requirement for network ports and save on the cost for a network switch. In addition, with one IP address, you may only need a single video management software (VMS) license for viewing video from four sensor units. An AXIS FA Series system also provides savings in bandwidth and storage needs. Axis Zipstream technology, for instance, efficiently encodes H.264 video streams, reducing storage and bandwidth requirements by up to 50% or more while maintaining important details. Event-triggered recording using analytics also helps reduce bandwidth and storage use.

Superb video quality with Forensic WDR

AXIS FA54 Main Unit supports Axis Forensic WDR at all times. AXIS FA54 prioritizes the darker areas of a scene with high-contrast lighting, such as in a backlight scenario where you have a person standing in front of a very bright background. In such a scenario, a traditional camera with no support for wide dynamic range delivers a dark image of the person; with Forensic WDR in AXIS FA54, colors and details in the darker areas are more visible. The WDR technology in AXIS FA products is also optimized for motion, so there is no motion artifact when a fast-moving object passes by. In low light scenes, an AXIS FA Series system delivers excellent color video with low noise.

No WDR

With Forensic WDR in AXIS FA Series, colors and details in the darker areas are more visible.

Wide Dynamic Range - WDR

For maximum forensic value and usability in scenes with both very bright and very dark areas. Read more

Zipstream

Save bandwidth and space without sacrificing valuable information. Read more

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Technical specifications

Datasheet (pdf)

Models: AXIS FA54 Main Unit

Camera


Image sensor	–
Wide dynamic range	Forensic WDR
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color)	–
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W)	–
Thermal sensitivity (NETD)	–
Thermal sensor resolution	–

Video


Max video resolution	1920x1080
Max frames per second	25 / 30
Day and Night functionality	–
Electronic image stabilization	–
Multiple color palettes	–

Lens


Focal length	- mm
Varifocal lens	No
Aperture	-
Horizontal field of view	- °
Vertical field of view	- °
Lens mount	–
Replaceable lens	–

Compression


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

Audio


Audio Support	Yes
Two-way audio	Yes

System integration


Audio detection	Yes
Active tampering	Yes
Alarm inputs/outputs	4
Serial connectors	–
AXIS Camera Application Platform	Yes
Digital I/O	Yes

Network


Power over Ethernet	–
PoE Class	–

Security


HTTPS encryption	Yes
IEEE 802.1X	Yes

General


Built-in IR	–
Local storage (memory card slot)	Yes
Operating temperature	0 to 45 °C
Outdoor Ready	–
Vandal rating	–
IP rating	–

Power


Power (max)	30.0 W
Power (average)	14.0 W
DC input voltage	12 V

Compatible Sensor Units

Select a compatible Sensor unit according to your needs

AXIS FA54 Main Unit Sensor units

Analytics

Make your network camera solution more intelligent with powerful analytics and functionality.

Included

AXIS Fence Guard

For intrusion detection

AXIS Loitering Guard

For detecting loiterers

AXIS Motion Guard

Smart motion detection

Supported

AXIS Face Detector

Face detection for loss prevention

AXIS People Counter

Count people to make informed decisions

AXIS Queue Monitor

Don’t keep them waiting

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Part number for ordering

Name	Axis region	Part number
AXIS FA54 Main Unit	UK	0878-003
AXIS FA54 Main Unit	BR	0878-012
AXIS FA54 Main Unit	IN	0878-113
AXIS FA54 Main Unit	AU	0878-006
AXIS FA54 Main Unit	KR	0878-007
AXIS FA54 Main Unit	US	0878-004
AXIS FA54 Main Unit	JP	0878-005
AXIS FA54 Main Unit	AR	0878-008
AXIS FA54 Main Unit	CN	0878-009
AXIS FA54 Main Unit	EU	0878-002

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AXIS FA54 Main Unit

Keep it discreet – and flexible

Feature rich

Keep total costs low

Superb video quality with Forensic WDR

Wide Dynamic Range - WDR

Zipstream

Technical specifications

Camera

Video

Lens

Compression

Audio

System integration

Network

Security

General

Power

Compatible Sensor Units

AXIS FA54 Main Unit Sensor units

AXIS FA1080-E Thermal Sensor Unit

AXIS FA1105 Sensor Unit

AXIS FA1125 Sensor Unit

AXIS FA3105-L Eyeball Sensor Unit

AXIS FA4090-E Thermal Sensor Unit

AXIS FA4115 Dome Sensor Unit

Analytics

Included

AXIS Fence Guard

AXIS Loitering Guard

AXIS Motion Guard

Supported

AXIS Face Detector

AXIS People Counter

AXIS Queue Monitor

Accessories

Cables & connectors

AXIS Connector A 6-pin 2.5 Straight, 10 pcs

Network Cable Coupler IP66

Network cable coupler indoor

Network cable coupler indoor slim

RJ45 Field Connector

Edge storage

AXIS Surveillance Card 64 GB

AXIS Surveillance Card 128 GB

AXIS Surveillance Card 256 GB

Illuminators

AXIS T90D25 PoE W-LED

AXIS T90D25 W-LED

AXIS T90D35 PoE W-LED

AXIS T90D35 W-LED

Media converters

AXIS T8604 Media Converter Switch

AXIS T8606 Media Converter Switch 24 V DC

AXIS T8640 PoE+ over Coax Adapter Kit

AXIS T8645 PoE+ over Coax Compact Kit

AXIS T8646 PoE+ Over Coax Blade Kit

AXIS T8648 PoE+ over Coax Blade Compact Kit

Microphones

AXIS T8351 Mk II Microphone 3.5 mm

AXIS T8353A Microphone 3.5 mm

AXIS TU1001-VE Microphone

AXIS TU1001-V Microphone

Modular cameras

AXIS FA1080-E Thermal Sensor Unit

AXIS FA1105 Sensor Unit

AXIS FA1125 Sensor Unit

AXIS FA3105-L Eyeball Sensor Unit

AXIS FA4090-E Thermal Sensor Unit

AXIS FA4115 Dome Sensor Unit

Mounts

AXIS F7301 Cable Black 1 m

AXIS F7308 Cable Black 8 m

AXIS F7315 Cable White 15 m

Power

AXIS T8061 Ethernet Surge Protector

AXIS T8127 60 W Splitter 12/24 V DC

AXIS TU8001 Ethernet Surge Protector

Power adapters

AXIS Mains Adapter 12 V DC 40 W