AXIS FA54 Main Unit
- 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
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:
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Quad view for simultaneous streaming and viewing of four scenes, with each scene taking up a quarter of the display
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Forensic WDR (wide dynamic range) for better image quality in difficult lighting conditions
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Zipstream for savings in bandwidth and storage requirements
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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
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Corridor Format for optimally covering vertically oriented areas such as aisles and corridors
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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
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Two-way audio with dual inputs for microphones and an output port for a speaker
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Four configurable input/output ports to external devices such as door locks and lights for handling alarm events
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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.


Technical specifications
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
AXIS FA54 Main Unit Sensor units

AXIS FA1080-E Thermal Sensor Unit
Outdoor-ready thermal sensor unit
AXIS FA1105 Sensor Unit
Highly discreet indoor surveillance in 1080p
AXIS FA1125 Sensor Unit
Extremely discreet indoor surveillance in 1080p
AXIS FA3105-L Eyeball Sensor Unit
Discreet indoor 1080p surveillance with IR
AXIS FA4090-E Thermal Sensor Unit
Outdoor-ready thermal sensor unit
AXIS FA4115 Dome Sensor Unit
Flexible, discreet indoor 1080p varifocal domeAnalytics
Included
Accessories
Cables & connectors

AXIS Connector A 6-pin 2.5 Straight, 10 pcs
Extended I/O connector for Axis products Included with this product
Network Cable Coupler IP66
Extends pre-terminated outdoor cables
Network cable coupler indoor
For extension of pre-terminated cables
Network cable coupler indoor slim
For extension of pre-terminated cables
RJ45 Field Connector
For quick and easy cable terminationEdge storage

AXIS Surveillance Card 1 TB
High endurance microSDXCTM card Recommended for this product
AXIS Surveillance Card 64 GB
High endurance microSDXC™ card Recommended for this product
AXIS Surveillance Card 128 GB
High endurance microSDXC™ card Recommended for this product
AXIS Surveillance Card 256 GB
High endurance micro SDXC™ card Recommended for this product
AXIS Surveillance Card 512 GB
High endurance microSDXCTM card Recommended for this productIlluminators

AXIS T90D25 PoE W-LED
High-performance white LED illuminator with ease of installation Recommended for this product
AXIS T90D25 W-LED
High-performance white LED illuminator with ease of installation Recommended for this product
AXIS T90D35 PoE W-LED
High-performance White LED illuminator with ease of installation Recommended for this product
AXIS T90D35 W-LED
High-performance white LED illuminator with ease of installation Recommended for this productMedia converters

AXIS T8604 Media Converter Switch
Bring Ethernet to a fast optical fiber long distance connection
AXIS T8606 Media Converter Switch 24 V DC
Bring Ethernet to a fast optical fiber long distance connection
AXIS T8640 PoE+ over Coax Adapter Kit
Cost-efficient migration to network video for smaller installations
AXIS T8645 PoE+ over Coax Compact Kit
Compact, cost-efficient single-channel migration to IP
AXIS T8646 PoE+ Over Coax Blade Kit
Cost-efficient migration to network video for larger installations
AXIS T8648 PoE+ over Coax Blade Compact Kit
Compact, cost-efficient multi-channel migration to IPMicrophones

AXIS T8351 Mk II Microphone 3.5 mm
High-performance, low noise analog microphone for superior audio Recommended for this product
AXIS T8353A Microphone 3.5 mm
For professional audio surveillance Recommended for this product
AXIS TU1001-VE Microphone
A robust outdoor-ready microphone Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS TU1001-V Microphone
A robust microphone for indoor usage Requires additional accessory Recommended for this productModular cameras

AXIS FA1080-E Thermal Sensor Unit
Outdoor-ready thermal sensor unit
AXIS FA1105 Sensor Unit
Highly discreet indoor surveillance in 1080p
AXIS FA1125 Sensor Unit
Extremely discreet indoor surveillance in 1080p
AXIS FA3105-L Eyeball Sensor Unit
Discreet indoor 1080p surveillance with IR
AXIS FA4090-E Thermal Sensor Unit
Outdoor-ready thermal sensor unit
AXIS FA4115 Dome Sensor Unit
Flexible, discreet indoor 1080p varifocal domeMounts
Power

AXIS Mains Adapter 12 V DC 40 W
Included with this product
AXIS T8061 Ethernet Surge Protector
Protects outdoor devices from power surges
AXIS T8127 60 W Splitter 12/24 V DC
For 12 or 24 V DC installations Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS TU8001 Ethernet Surge Protector
For use indoors or in an enclosureSwitches

AXIS T8504-E Outdoor PoE Switch
Managed, plug-and play outdoor switch
AXIS T8504-R Industrial PoE Switch
Managed, industrial PoE++ switch
AXIS T8508 PoE+ Network Switch
8 port switch for efficient network management
AXIS T8516 PoE+ Network Switch
16 port switch for efficient network management
AXIS T8524 PoE+ Network Switch
24 port switch for efficient network managementThermal cameras
Tools & extras
Discontinued products
The following compatible products have been discontinued.Edge storage
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Part number for ordering
Name | Axis region | Part number |
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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 |
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 |