AXIS P1280-E Thermal Network Camera

Discreet, budget-friendly outdoor thermal detection
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  • Discreet, budget-friendly outdoor thermal detection
  • Close-up image of AXIS P1280-E Thermal Network Camera.
  • Image of IP camera P1280-E in profile.
  • IP camera AXIS P1280-E clamped to a table, pointing to the right.
Discreet, budget-friendly outdoor thermal detection
Close-up image of AXIS P1280-E Thermal Network Camera.
Image of IP camera P1280-E in profile.
IP camera AXIS P1280-E clamped to a table, pointing to the right.
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Discreet, thermal detection both indoor and outdoor
  • 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
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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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Technical specifications

Datasheet (pdf)
Variants: AXIS P1280-E 4 mm 8.3 fps / AXIS P1280-E 2.2 mm 8.3 fps
Camera
Image sensor Uncooled microbolometer
Thermal sensitivity (NETD) <100 mK
Thermal sensor resolution 208x156
Video
Max video resolution 640x480
Max frames per second 8.3
Electronic image stabilization –
Thermal palettes Yes
Lens
Focal length * 4 / 2.2 mm
Horizontal field of view * 35.4 / 63 °
Vertical field of view * 28 / 47 °
Compression
Zipstream Yes
H.264 Baseline, High, Main
Audio
Audio Support -
System Integration
Audio detection –
Active tampering –
Alarm inputs/outputs -
Serial connectors –
Video motion detection Yes
Network
PoE Class 2
Security
Signed OS Yes
General
Local storage (memory card slot) Yes
Operating temperature -30 to 55 °C
Outdoor Ready Yes
IP rating IP66, IP67
* Some technical specifications may vary depending on which hardware option you choose.

Analytics

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Included

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AXIS Fence Guard

For intrusion detection
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AXIS Loitering Guard

For detecting loiterers
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AXIS Motion Guard

Smart motion detection
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AXIS Video Motion Detection

Supported

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AXIS Perimeter Defender

High-security and long-range perimeter protection

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Part number for ordering

Name Axis region Part number
AXIS P1280-E 4 mm 8.3 fps AR, AU, BR, CN, EU, JP, UK, US 0940-001
AXIS P1280-E 4 mm 8.3 fps KR 0940-007
AXIS P1280-E 2.2 mm 8.3 fps AR, AU, BR, CN, EU, JP, UK, US 02114-001
AXIS P1280-E 2.2 mm 8.3 fps KR 02114-007

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