AXIS P1280-E Thermal Network Camera

Discreet, budget-friendly outdoor thermal detection

  • Reliable and budget-friendly detection

  • Thermal technology for low rate of false alarm

  • Built-in analytics

  • Two variants with a choice of lenses

  • Outdoor-ready, discreet sensor unit

When you need reliable detection at any time of the day or night, AXIS P1280-E Thermal Network Camera delivers. And it gives you great value for money. This compact and discreet camera can be mounted behind surfaces, recessed, or on walls– whichever best suits your requirements.

Thermal detection within reach

AXIS P1280-E delivers all the benefits of thermal detection at a price that’s within reach. Thanks to built-in analytics – or advanced analytics from our partners or Axis – it reliably detects people, vehicles and objects regardless of light conditions or attempts at camouflage. It can be used as a cost-effective detector with visual confirmation for safety of both people and property in numerous environments. It also helps to decrease false alarms. 

Where privacy is paramount

Ideal for schools and care homes, AXIS P1280-E can be used as a sensor to avoid compromising privacy. That’s because thermal imaging detects incidents without revealing personal details of the people in the image. Together with analytics, the thermal camera can trigger alerts or alarms in response to patient or resident falls, allowing staff to take immediate action. It can also be used inside and outside buildings to identify unauthorized access before, during, or after certain hours.

A choice of lenses for wide and narrow views

AXIS P1280-E is available in two variants with a choice of lenses to meet your specific requirements. A 2.2 mm lens offers a 63 degrees field of view for a wider view that covers more of the scene, and a 4 mm lens with a viewing angle of 36 degrees for capturing narrower fields of view with longer detection distances.

Distance ranges

Distance ranges

Focal 
length 

Horizontal viewing angle

Detection of a human: 
1.8 x 0.5 m 

Detection of a vehicle:    
4 x 1.5 m 

Detection (1.5 pixels on target) 

4 mm

35.4° 

166 m

182 yards 

511 m

559 yards 

2.2 mm

63°

101m

110 yards 

309 m

337 yards 

Recognition (6 pixels on target) 

4 mm

35.4° 

41 m

45 yards 

127 m

139 yards 

2.2 mm

63°

25 m

27 yards 

77 m

84 yards 
The ranges are calculated with Johnson’s criteria and they are purely theoretical. The values may vary in different weather conditions. For detailed information about Johnson’s criteria, please read the white paper.

A video analytics powerhouse

AXIS P1280-E comes with built-in analytics including AXIS Motion Guard, AXIS Fence Guard, AXIS Loitering Guard, as well as support for AXIS Perimeter Defender. It features a powerful processor and it’s easy to add 3rd party analytics to your surveillance solution. For example, video analytics applications from our partners support swift and appropriate response to detected events by analyzing them, automatically dismissing non-threatening ones, and instantly notifying security staff of potentially critical situations.

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Mounts

AXIS F8201 Vari-angle Mounting Bracket

AXIS F8201 Vari-angle Mounting Bracket, sold in packs of five, can be mounted directly on a wall or ceiling. The bracket allows the sensor unit to be fixed and angled to get the desired viewing direction.
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AXIS F8203 Fixed Mount Bracket

AXIS F8203 Fixed Mount Bracket, sold in packs of five, enables sturdy mounting of a compatible AXIS F Sensor Unit on a wall or ceiling. AXIS F8203 can also be attached to an Axis stand.
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AXIS F8205 Bullet Accessory

Bullet-style camera accessory for AXIS F1005-E Sensor Unit
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AXIS F8212 Trim Ring

AXIS F8212 Trim Ring, sold in packs of 10, enables AXIS F1005-E/F1035-E Sensor Units and AXIS P1214/P1224 Network Cameras to be recessed mounted and secured on a glass, plastic or metal panel.
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AXIS F8204 Mounting Band, 10 pieces

Aluminum band for flexible mounting of sensor units. The band can be shaped as required.
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Power over Ethernet

AXIS T8154 60W SFP Midspan

For network or fiber installations.
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AXIS T8120 Midspan 15 W 1-port

Single port PoE midspan, IEEE 802.3af (15W). The midspan can be installed on a wall, shelf or DIN rail with an accessory DIN clip.
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AXIS T8124-E Outdoor Midspan 60 W 1-port

Outdoor-ready IP66-rated midspan. Built-in surge protection and included IP66-rated male RJ45 connector. Delivers up to 60 W. Temperature specification: -40°C to 50°C (-40° to 122°F).
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AXIS T8134 60 W Midspan

Single port High PoE midspan, 60 W. Compliant with IEEE 802.3at and 802.3af. The midspan can be installed on a wall, shelf or DIN rail with an accessory DIN clip.
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AXIS PoE Midspan 16 port

IEEE 802.3af compliant power injector for standard Cat 5 network cables. Supporting up to sixteen AXIS Network Cameras/Video Servers. Metal casing.
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AXIS 30 W Midspan

30 W midspan for indoor use, 240 V AC
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AXIS PoE Midspan 8 port

IEEE 802.3af compliant power injector for standard Cat 5 network cables. Supporting up to eight AXIS Network Cameras/Video Servers. Metal casing.
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AXIS 30 W Outdoor Midspan

Outdoor-ready Midspan 30 W 1 port
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AXIS T8133 Midspan 30 W 1-port

Single port PoE+ midspan, IEEE 802.3at (30 W). The midspan can be installed on a wall, shelf or DIN rail with an accessory DIN clip.
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AXIS T8125 AC 24 V Midspan 60 W 1-port

24 V AC High PoE midspan, 60 W. Compliant with IEEE 802.3.at and 802.3af. The midspan can be installed on a wall, shelf or DIN rail with an accessory DIN clip.
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AXIS T8144 60 W Industrial Midspan

Single port, industrial High PoE midspan, 60 W, with operating temperature ranging from -40 °C to 75 °C (-40 °F to 167 °F). The midspan can be installed on a wall, shelf or DIN rail with an accessory DIN clip.
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Network Switches

AXIS T8504-R Industrial PoE Switch

Managed, industrial PoE++ switch
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AXIS T8508 PoE+ Network Switch

8 port switch for efficient network management
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AXIS T8504-E Outdoor PoE Switch

Managed, plug-and play outdoor switch
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AXIS T8516 PoE+ Network Switch

Managed PoE+ Network Switch for 16 channels
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AXIS T8524 PoE+ Network Switch

24 port switch for efficient network management
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PoE Extenders

AXIS Long range PoE Extender kit

Robust solution for covering long distances
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AXIS T8129 PoE Extender

The smart solution for covering distances
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AXIS T8129-E Outdoor PoE Extender

Robust, outdoor-ready solution for covering distances
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Media Converters

AXIS T8604 Media Converter Switch

For converting optical fiber to Ethernet
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AXIS T8606 Media Converter Switch 24 V DC

Bring Ethernet to a fast optical fiber long distance connection
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PoE+ over Coax

AXIS T8648 PoE+ Over Coax Blade Compact Kit

Compact, cost-efficient multi-channel migration to IP
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AXIS T8640 PoE+ over Coax Adapter Kit

Single channel migration to IP
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AXIS T8645 PoE+ Over Coax Compact Kit

Compact, cost-efficient single-channel migration to IP
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AXIS T8646 PoE+ over Coax Blade Kit

Multi-channel migration to IP
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Storage

AXIS Surveillance Card 128 GB

High endurance microSDXC™ card
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AXIS Surveillance Card 64 GB

High endurance microSDXC™ card
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AXIS Surveillance Card 256 GB

High endurance micro SDXC™ card for video surveillance
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Cables and connectors

Network cable coupler indoor

Female/female RJ45 coupler. For indoor use. Perfect when you need to extend a pre-terminated cable.
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AXIS RJ12 Plug Shielded

Shielded RJ12 connectors for shortening an Axis sensor unit cable
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M12-RJ45 Cable

M12 to RJ45 Ethernet cable
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Network Cable Coupler IP66

Compact IP66-rated female/female RJ45 cable coupler. Perfect when you need to extend a pre-terminated outdoor cable.
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RJ45 Field Connector

For quick and easy cable termination.
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Network cable coupler indoor slim

Female/female RJ45 coupler. Slim and compact size. For indoor use. Perfect when you need to extend a pre-terminated cable.
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Installation Tools

AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool

Simplicity in your hand.
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Surge protectors

AXIS T8061 Ethernet Surge Protector

Robust protection against lightning-caused power surges
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