Product support for AXIS P1280-E Thermal Network Camera

Firmware
AXISP12 Thermal
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Version 9.80.3.11 - AXIS OS LTS 2020/ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/AXISP12_Thermal/9_80_3_11/AXISP12_Thermal_9_80_3_11.bin - Integrity checksum: daf9e3903887f7fdfa2223ec1f1e6d74fb33bef22fa001ab624a5339bb77cc14 Download
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Version 8.40.4.5 - AXIS OS LTS 2018/ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/AXISP12_Thermal/8_40_4_5/AXISP12_Thermal_8_40_4_5.bin - Integrity checksum: 6b24e2d9a8e010bf69d582261bef25b2110ef761ca95b85c40c0a1d6aae4d623 Download
Older firmware versions
for AXIS P1280-E Thermal Network Cameranote
We don't support these firmware versions anymore. They may have known bugs and security vulnerabilities that we have corrected in later versions. We recommend that you use the supported firmware.
AXISP12 Thermal
- Version 9.80.3.8 - LTS-2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/P12_Thermal/9_80_3_8/P12_Thermal_9_80_3_8.bin - Integrity checksum: 376947ab2f24d937dad0af4f6138e46b8cddc8e7d023dfb1f94a82e510d51863 Download
- Version 9.80.3.5 - LTS-2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/P12_Thermal/9_80_3_5/P12_Thermal_9_80_3_5.bin - Integrity checksum: 26e9356b80879281f1d9be8496d8ba9d0a406f36d294a73a9c1f049676b95c8a Download
- Version 9.80.3.3 - LTS-2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/P12_Thermal/9_80_3_3/P12_Thermal_9_80_3_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 48e73e09ee0592833b8617c77f72760d0fd7fcdc73f7cfa1a11805321f74cfbf Download
- Version 9.80.3.2 - LTS-2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/P12_Thermal/9_80_3_2/P12_Thermal_9_80_3_2.bin - Integrity checksum: 9d450b04c52c3b412c54a891e688d645dd143cf398da58ae528a4dc81e878fc0 Download
- Version 9.80.3.10 - AXIS OS LTS 2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/AXISP12_Thermal/9_80_3_10/AXISP12_Thermal_9_80_3_10.bin - Integrity checksum: 4206dd038d06f24aad3ecdd339ba2aca7b18a6067e6b0d94bd4e14e5c1f64a97 Download
- Version 9.80.3.1 - LTS-2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/P12_Thermal/9_80_3_1/P12_Thermal_9_80_3_1.bin - Integrity checksum: af9b309fbc6d1d9510aa8a5a19471d7de5d2d1afbe02988edce182e1dc7bbb83 Download
- Version 9.70.1.5Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/P12_Thermal/9_70_1_5/P12_Thermal_9_70_1_5.bin - Integrity checksum: cba9c93d2c3c3a4e330c09ba2dae1339cc789f278b59e7274eaf6966f8def50c Download
- Version 9.50.1Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/P12_Thermal/9_50_1/P12_Thermal_9_50_1.bin - Integrity checksum: d267a1b1c5c9e7f7d033d79b988b9a2d5831de7b01ac60726edba1b0168ea2dc Download
- Version 9.40.1Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/P12_Thermal/9_40_1/P12_Thermal_9_40_1.bin - Integrity checksum: 01f14a04bde18c05db08a40eb91c7653a6a71b37ccdd9f36dfe7ebe3a77629c3 Download
- Version 8.40.4.4 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/AXISP12_Thermal/8_40_4_4/AXISP12_Thermal_8_40_4_4.bin - Integrity checksum: 30ce42f662614e6b5c5172fa80fbbd50367595965adb89cfd1b86fb6f7eaf6dc Download
- Version 8.40.4.3 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/P12_Thermal/8_40_4_3/P12_Thermal_8_40_4_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 9cf0d4584c24c6d2864f9ef1acfa1789b49439d9f80f05741e2ca7613d27e329 Download
- Version 8.40.4.2 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/P12_Thermal/8_40_4_2/P12_Thermal_8_40_4_2.bin - Integrity checksum: dc85d9ccd7a187a8b856c3750b7b9f02a92e3181415635501922a86fd1da3aef Download
- Version 8.40.4 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/P12_Thermal/8_40_4/P12_Thermal_8_40_4.bin - Integrity checksum: d194048d2c4552ebd9cd3e2305debe2f812d2abec1b1f947edfb194cee58a2cd Download
- Version 8.40.3.3 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/P12_Thermal/8_40_3_3/P12_Thermal_8_40_3_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 42c680a8ea52daeb5cb0467a5cd2be67b7c54cbe6d2e799415a811edb1c0e7fd Download
- Version 8.40.3 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/P12_Thermal/8_40_3/P12_Thermal_8_40_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 7cddc8db8b85d0ce63b95bd34044f33b510692ceece121d086ba6695d80d1954 Download
- Version 8.30.1.1Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/P12_Thermal/8_30_1_1/P12_Thermal_8_30_1_1.bin - Integrity checksum: 78c56673ae4fa2813ee2090202fe554820d7f1f54baec44cc7f54baaa261772f Download
- Version 8.30.1Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/P12_Thermal/8_30_1/P12_Thermal_8_30_1.bin - Integrity checksum: 12bfdcbe537785f851214285a120ecf6a7439b53ed53187d1f5fe85200c64af7 Download
- Version 6.55.2.3Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/P12_Thermal/6_55_2_3/P12_Thermal_6_55_2_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 00ce43e638475eb98d1ca908c0c38536bb5f3fb9c12bafd3ff0c88c64e200b20 Download
Documentation
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Architect and engineering specification
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Datasheet
- AXIS P1280-E Thermal Network Camera 546.47 KB
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Manuals
- AXIS F8201 - Installation Guide 328.94 KB
- AXIS FA1080-E Thermal Sensor Unit - Installation Guide 1.02 MB
- AXIS P1280-E - Installation Overview 945.81 KB
- How to assign an IP address and access your device 175.08 KB
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Dimensions
- AXIS P1280-E Thermal Network Camera 249.88 KB
- AXIS P1280-E Thermal Network Camera - CAD drawing (DWG) 660.68 KB(Requires partner access) Download
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Brochures
- Brochure - Axis thermal cameras 21.01 MB
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Product comparison tables
- Product Comparison Tables - Q2 2022 4.01 MB
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Declaration and statement
- AXIS P12180-E Thermal Network Camera - Declaration of Conformity 46.04 KB
- AXIS P12180-E Thermal Network Camera - UK Declaration of Conformity 34.19 KB
- AXIS P1280-E Thermal Network Camera - MTBF statement 58.32 KB(Requires partner access) Download
- Export compliance information of Axis video products 473.43 KB
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White papers
- Thermal cameras 552.92 KB
Technical specifications
Models: AXIS P1280-E 4 mm 8.3 fps / AXIS P1280-E 2.2 mm 8.3 fps
Camera
Image sensor | Uncooled microbolometer |
Wide dynamic range | – |
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color) | – |
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W) | – |
Thermal sensitivity (NETD) | <100 mK |
Thermal sensor resolution | 208x156 |
Video
Max video resolution | 640x480 |
Max frames per second | 8.3 |
Day and Night functionality | – |
Electronic image stabilization | – |
Multiple color palettes | Yes |
Lens
Focal length * | 4 / 2.2 mm |
Varifocal lens | No |
Aperture * | 1.2 / 1.05 |
Horizontal field of view * | 35.4 / 63 ° |
Vertical field of view * | 28 / 47 ° |
Lens mount | – |
Replaceable lens | – |
Compression
Zipstream | Yes |
H.264 | Baseline, High, Main |
H.265 | – |
Motion JPEG | Yes |
Audio
Audio Support | – |
Two-way audio | – |
System integration
Audio detection | – |
Active tampering | – |
Alarm inputs/outputs | – |
Serial connectors | – |
AXIS Camera Application Platform | Yes |
Digital I/O | – |
Network
Power over Ethernet | Yes |
PoE Class | 2 |
Security
HTTPS encryption | Yes |
IEEE 802.1X | Yes |
General
Built-in IR | – |
Local storage (memory card slot) | Yes |
Operating temperature | -30 to 55 °C |
Outdoor Ready | Yes |
Vandal rating | – |
IP rating | IP66, IP67 |
Power
Power (max) | – |
Power (average) | – |
DC input voltage | – |
* Some technical specifications may vary depending on which hardware option you choose.
Accessories
Choose from a wide selection of optional and included accessories.
Cables & connectors

AXIS Long Range PoE Extender Kit
Robust solution for covering long distances Recommended for this product
AXIS T8129 PoE Extender
The smart solution for covering distances Recommended for this product
AXIS T8129-E Outdoor PoE Extender
Robust, outdoor-ready solution for covering distances Recommended for this product
M12-RJ45 Cable
Resistant to shock and vibration
Network Cable Coupler IP66
Recommended for this product
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 microSDXC™ 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 productMedia converters

AXIS T8604 Media Converter Switch
Converts Ethernet to fiber 12 V DC
AXIS T8606 Media Converter Switch 24 V DC
Converts Ethernet to fiber 24 V DC
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 IPMounts

AXIS F8201 Vari-angle Mounting Bracket
Angles sensor units in the viewing direction Included with this product
AXIS F8203 Fixed Mount Bracket
Sturdy mounting on walls or ceilings Recommended for this product
AXIS F8204 Mounting Band, 10 pieces
Flexible mounting of sensor units Recommended for this product
AXIS F8205 Bullet Accessory
For bullet-style camera assembly Recommended for this product
AXIS F8212 Trim Ring
Recessed mounting of sensor units and cameras Recommended for this productPower

AXIS 30 W Midspan
For indoor use, 240 V AC
AXIS 30 W Midspan AC/DC
When mains power is not an option, 30 W
AXIS 30 W Outdoor Midspan
For outdoor use, -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F)
AXIS 90 W Midspan AC/DC
When mains power is not an option, 90 W
AXIS PoE Midspan 8 port
Rack-ready and compact multi-port midspan
AXIS PoE Midspan 16 port
Rack-ready and compact multi-port midspan
AXIS T8061 Ethernet Surge Protector
Protects outdoor devices from power surges
AXIS T8120 Midspan 15 W 1-port
Power and data to your network device Recommended for this product
AXIS T8124-E Outdoor Midspan 60 W 1-port
For high-power outdoor installations
AXIS T8134 60 W Midspan
For high-power devices
AXIS T8144 60 W Industrial Midspan
Robust in industrial installations
AXIS T8154 60 W SFP Midspan
For network or fiber installations
AXIS TU8001 Ethernet Surge Protector
For use indoors or in an enclosureSwitches

AXIS D8004 Unmanaged PoE Switch
Your perfect entry-level PoE switch
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 Recommended for this product
AXIS T8516 PoE+ Network Switch
16 port switch for efficient network management Recommended for this product
AXIS T8524 PoE+ Network Switch
24 port switch for efficient network management Recommended for this productTools & extras
Discontinued products
The following compatible products have been discontinued.Edge storage
Power
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note
*Export control.
The product contains U.S.-origin controlled technology/component (ECCN 6A993.a), the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are always applicable to these products. These products may require a license or other authorization from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to reexport or transfer (in-country).You should comply at all times with all applicable national and international (re-) export control regulations.
Part number for ordering
Name | Axis region | Part number |
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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 |