AXIS FA51 Main Unit
- HDTV 1080p at full frame rate
- AXIS Face Detector preinstalled
- HDMI output for public viewing monitors
- 1 configurable input/output port
- Compatible with all AXIS FA Sensors Units
Ideal for highly discreet surveillance in stores, banks, or offices, this single-channel main unit can connect to one sensor unit to display live video on a public viewing monitor helping deter would-be thieves and reduce shoplifting.
Deterrence and security
Featuring an HDMI output, AXIS FA51 allows you to connect external devices such as a PVM (Public Viewing Monitor). It includes AXIS Face Detector offering a proactive way to reduce shoplifting. When connected to a PVM this cost-effective main unit will highlight faces within bounding boxes and let would-be thieves believe they’re being monitored. When installed at store entrances it also helps you to optimize the security resources in-store. Furthermore, it offers support for one configurable input/output port so you can connect external devices for instance to activate lights.
 
  High performance
Compatible with all AXIS FA sensor units, AXIS FA51 supports one HDTV 1080p video stream at full frame rate to deliver excellent video quality. Thanks to Forensic WDR it provides clarity when there’s both dark and light areas in the scene. The main unit can connect directly to the PVM, offering lower latency and reducing the risk of network issues. Plus, as long as there’s power, it will continue to display images even when the network is down. Furthermore, Axis Zipstream significantly reduces bandwidth and storage requirements. And, Axis Edge Vault protects your Axis device ID and simplifies authorization of Axis devices on your network.
 
  Discreet and flexible
Like all modular camera systems, AXIS FA51 Main Unit is based on a divided network camera concept. The camera is split into a small and highly discreet sensor unit (made up of a lens and image sensor) and the main unit (including the body of the camera). The units are connected by a cable included with the sensor unit. This allows the sensor unit to be installed pretty much anywhere. Ideal for mounting in monitors and ATMs, this highly discreet unit blends in seamlessly with any environment, and the camera lens may be the only visible part.
Technical specifications
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| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | |
| Number of channels | 1 | |
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| Zipstream | Yes | |
| H.264 | Baseline, High, Main | |
| H.265 | – | |
| AV1 | - | |
| Motion JPEG | Yes | |
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| Audio Support | – | |
| Number of audio channels | - | |
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| Alarm inputs/outputs | 2 | |
| Serial connectors | – | |
| Digital I/O | Yes | |
| HDMI Output | Yes | |
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| PoE Class | 3 | |
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| Signed OS | Yes | |
| Secure boot | Yes | |
| Secure keystore | - | |
| Axis Edge Vault | – | |
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| Number of memory card slot(s) | 1 | |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 50 °C | |
| IP rating | IP4X | |
| Built-in accelerometer | – | |
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| Power (max) | - | |
| Power (average) | - | |
| DC input voltage | - | |
 
  
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Compatible Sensor Units
AXIS FA51 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
Accessories
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                Cables & connectors- 
    AXIS Connector A 4-pin 2.5 Straight, 10 pcsI/O connector for Axis products Included with this product
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    AXIS F7301 Cable Black 1 mIndoor cable for P12 cameras and FA sensors Recommended for this product
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    AXIS F7315 Cable White 15 mIndoor cable for P12 cameras and FA sensors
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    AXIS Long Range PoE Extender KitRobust solution for covering long distances
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    AXIS T8129 PoE ExtenderThe smart solution for covering distances
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    AXIS T8129-E Outdoor PoE ExtenderRobust, outdoor-ready solution for covering distances
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    Network Cable Coupler IP66Extends pre-terminated outdoor cables
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    Network cable coupler indoorFor extension of pre-terminated cables
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    Network cable coupler indoor slimFor extension of pre-terminated cables
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    RJ45 Field ConnectorFor quick and easy cable termination
 
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                Edge storage- 
    AXIS Surveillance Card 1 TBHigh endurance microSDXC™ card Recommended for this product
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    AXIS Surveillance Card 128 GBHigh endurance microSDXC™ card Recommended for this product
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    AXIS Surveillance Card 256 GBHigh endurance micro SDXC™ card Recommended for this product
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    AXIS Surveillance Card 512 GBHigh endurance microSDXC™ card Recommended for this product
 
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                Media converters- 
    AXIS T8604 Media Converter SwitchConverts Ethernet to fiber 12 V DC
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    AXIS T8606 Media Converter Switch 24 V DCConverts Ethernet to fiber 24 V DC
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    AXIS T8640 PoE+ over Coax Adapter KitCost-efficient migration to network video for smaller installations
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    AXIS T8645 PoE+ over Coax Compact KitCompact, cost-efficient single-channel migration to IP
 
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                Modular cameras- 
    AXIS FA1080-E Thermal Sensor UnitOutdoor-ready thermal sensor unit
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    AXIS FA1105 Sensor UnitHighly discreet indoor surveillance in 1080p
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    AXIS FA1125 Sensor UnitExtremely discreet indoor surveillance in 1080p
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    AXIS FA3105-L Eyeball Sensor UnitDiscreet indoor 1080p surveillance with IR
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    AXIS FA4090-E Thermal Sensor UnitOutdoor-ready thermal sensor unit
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    AXIS FA4115 Dome Sensor UnitFlexible, discreet indoor 1080p varifocal dome
 
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                Mounts
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                Power- 
    AXIS 30 W MidspanFor indoor use, 240 V AC
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    AXIS 30 W Midspan AC/DCWhen mains power is not an option, 30 W
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    AXIS 30 W Outdoor MidspanFor outdoor use, -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F)
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    AXIS 90 W Midspan AC/DCWhen mains power is not an option, 90 W
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    AXIS PoE Midspan 8 portRack-ready and compact multi-port midspan
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    AXIS T8061 Ethernet Surge ProtectorProtects outdoor devices from power surges
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    AXIS T8120 Midspan 15 W 1-portPower and data to your network device Recommended for this product
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    AXIS T8134 60 W MidspanFor high-power devices
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    AXIS T8144 60 W Industrial MidspanRobust in industrial installations
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    AXIS T8154 60 W SFP MidspanFor network or fiber installations
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    AXIS TU8001 Ethernet Surge ProtectorFor use indoors or in an enclosure
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    AXIS TU8002-E 90 W MidspanFor high-power outdoor installations
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    AXIS TU8004 90 W MidspanFor high-power devices
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    AXIS TU8010 2-port PoE Extender2-port indoor PoE extender
 
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                Switches- 
    AXIS D8004 unmanaged PoE switchYour perfect entry-level PoE switch
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    AXIS D8208-R Industrial PoE++ SwitchManaged, 8-port industrial PoE++ switch
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    AXIS D8248 Managed PoE++ Switch48 port switch for efficient network management
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    AXIS T8504-E Outdoor PoE SwitchManaged, plug-and play outdoor switch
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    AXIS T8504-R Industrial PoE SwitchManaged, industrial PoE switch
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    AXIS T8508 PoE+ Network Switch8 port switch for efficient network management
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    AXIS T8516 PoE+ Network Switch16 port switch for efficient network management
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    AXIS T8524 PoE+ Network Switch24 port switch for efficient network management
 
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                Thermal cameras
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                Tools & extras
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                Video decoders
Discontinued products
The following compatible products have been discontinued.Edge storage
Power
Video decoders
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Part number for ordering
| Name | Axis region | Part number | 
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| AXIS FA51 Main Unit | AR, AU, BR, CN, EU, IN, JP, KR, UK, US | 02196-001 | 
| AXIS FA51 Main Unit, 10 pcs | AR, AU, BR, CN, EU, JP, KR, UK, US | 02196-021 | 
| AXIS FA51 Main Unit | IN | 02196-113 | 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  