[shortdesc] 8 MP 4K resolution, Outdoor IK10 IP66 NEMA 4X dome, OptimizedIR 40 m range, Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR, AI-powered edge analytics, PoE powered [/shortdesc]

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Model	AXIS P3278-LVE
Product Type	Outdoor 8 MP AI-powered dome camera
Image Sensor	1/1.8" progressive scan RGB CMOS; pixel size 2.0 µm
Lens	Varifocal 4.4-14.6 mm, F1.65-3.65; IR corrected; remote zoom and focus; P-Iris control
Field of View	Horizontal 103°-29°; vertical 56°-17°
Minimum Illumination	Color: 0.11 lux at 50 IRE, F1.65; B/W: 0.03 lux at 50 IRE, F1.65; 0 lux with IR illumination on
Day and Night	Automatic IR-cut filter
Wide Dynamic Range	Forensic WDR up to 120 dB (depending on scene)
Low-light Technology	Lightfinder 2.0
IR Illumination	OptimizedIR with 850 nm IR LEDs; range 40 m (130 ft) or more depending on scene
Maximum Resolution	3840 × 2160 (16:9, 8 MP)
Frame Rate	Up to 25/30 fps (50/60 Hz) in all resolutions
System on Chip	ARTPEC-9 with deep learning processing unit (DLPU)
Memory	2 GB RAM; 8 GB Flash
Housing	IP66-, NEMA 4X- and IK10-rated; polycarbonate hard-coated dome; plastic casing and weathershield
Power	Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3; max 12.9 W; typical 5.5 W (heater off, IR off)
Storage Options	microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card support; SD card encryption; recording to NAS
Operating Conditions	-40 °C to 50 °C (-40 °F to 122 °F); humidity 10-100% RH (condensing)
Start-up Temperature	-30 °C (-22 °F)
Storage Conditions	-40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F); humidity 5-95% RH (non-condensing)
Effective Projected Area	0.023 m² (0.075 ft²)
Weight	850 g (1.9 lb)
Cybersecurity Platform	Axis Edge Vault with secure boot, signed OS, secure keystore and encrypted filesystem

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[specifications]

Video Compression	H.264 (Baseline, Main, High Profiles); H.265 (Main Profile); AV1; Motion JPEG
Supported Resolutions	16:9: 3840×2160; 16:10: 2560×1600; 4:3: 2592×1944
Video Streaming	Up to 20 unique, configurable streams; Axis Zipstream in AV1, H.264 and H.265; controllable frame rate and bandwidth; VBR/ABR/MBR; low latency mode; video streaming indicator
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	>55 dB
Multi-view Streaming	Up to 7 individually cropped view areas
Noise Reduction	Spatial filter (2D noise reduction); temporal filter (3D noise reduction)
Image Settings	Saturation, contrast, brightness, sharpness, white balance, day/night threshold, local contrast, tone mapping, exposure mode/zones, defog, barrel distortion correction, rotation 0°/90°/180°/270° including corridor format, mirroring, dynamic text and image overlay, overlay widget, privacy masks, target aperture
PTZ Functions	Digital PTZ; preset positions; guard tour; control queue
Audio Features	Automatic gain control; 10-band graphic equalizer (input); configurable one-way/two-way duplex modes via edge-to-edge or portcast
Audio I/O	Input for external unbalanced microphone with optional 5 V power; digital input with optional 12 V ring power; unbalanced line input; audio output via speaker pairing or portcast
Audio Encoding	24-bit LPCM; AAC-LC 8/16/32/48 kHz; G.711 PCM 8 kHz; G.726 ADPCM 8 kHz; Opus 8/16/48 kHz
Network Protocols	IPv4, IPv6 USGv6, HTTP/HTTPS/HTTP/2, TLS, FTP, SFTP, CIFS/SMB, SMTP, mDNS (Bonjour), UPnP, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, DNS/DNSv6, DDNS, NTP/NTS, RTSP, RTP, SRTP/RTSPS, TCP, UDP, IGMPv1/v2/v3, RTCP, DHCPv4/v6, ARP, SSH, LLDP, CDP, MQTT v3.1.1, secure syslog, Link-Local address (ZeroConf)
System Integration	Open API (VAPIX, metadata, ACAP); ONVIF Profiles G, M, S, T; SIP support for VoIP (P2P or PBX)
Video Management	Compatible with AXIS Camera Station Edge, AXIS Camera Station Pro, AXIS Camera Station 5 and partner VMS
Event Triggers	Audio detection; device status; digital audio status; edge storage events; I/O and virtual inputs; MQTT; schedules; video events including average bitrate degradation, day/night mode, tampering
Event Actions	Toggle I/O; control day-night and Defog; IR light control; status LED; MQTT publish; HTTP/HTTPS/TCP/email notifications; text overlays; recordings to SD card or network share; configuration erase; SNMP traps; image or video clip upload (FTP/SFTP/HTTP/HTTPS/network share/email)
Analytics – Included	AXIS Object Analytics; AXIS Image Health Analytics; AXIS Scene Metadata; AXIS Live Privacy Shield; AXIS Video Motion Detection
AXIS Object Analytics	Object classes: humans, vehicles (cars, buses, trucks, bikes, other); scenarios: line crossing, object in area, time in area, crossline counting, occupancy in area, tailgating detection, PPE monitoring (BETA), motion in area, motion line crossing; up to 10 scenarios; polygon include/exclude areas; perspective configuration; ONVIF Motion Alarm event
AXIS Image Health Analytics	Detects blocked or redirected image; blurred or underexposed image; configurable sensitivity and validation period
AXIS Scene Metadata	Object classes: humans, faces, vehicles (cars, buses, trucks, bikes), license plates; attributes including vehicle and upper/lower clothing color, confidence, position
Approvals & Product Markings	UL/cUL, CE, KC, EAC, VCCI, RCM, ICES, UKCA, FCC
EMC Standards	CISPR 35, CISPR 32 Class A, EN 55035, EN 55032 Class A, EN 50121-4, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2; AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class A; ICES(A)/NMB(A); VCCI Class A; KS C 9835, KS C 9832 Class A; FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A; IEC 62236-4
Safety Standards	CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1 ed. 3; IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 ed. 3; IEC/EN 62471 risk group exempt
Environmental Ratings	IEC 60068-2-1/2/6/14/27/78; IEC/EN 60529 IP66; IEC/EN 62262 IK10; NEMA 250 Type 4X
Network & Cybersecurity	NIST SP500-267; IPv6 USGv6; IEEE 802.1X, 802.1AE, 802.1AR; HTTPS/HSTS; TLS v1.2/v1.3; Network Time Security; X.509 PKI; host-based firewall; Axis Cryptographic Module; secure element (CC EAL 6+, FIPS 140-3 Level 3)
DORI Distances (Wide / Tele)	Detect 88 m / 292 m; Observe 35 m / 116 m; Recognize 18 m / 58 m; Identify 9 m / 29 m (25/63/125/250 px/m)
Languages	English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Polish, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Czech, Swedish, Finnish, Turkish, Thai, Vietnamese

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Included	Camera; weathershield; installation guide; terminal block connector; connector guard; cable gasket; owner authentication key
Portcast Accessories	AXIS T61 MkII Audio and I/O Interface Series; AXIS D6210 Air Quality Sensor
Installation Tools	AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool
Mounting Accessories	AXIS TP3206-E Recessed Mount; AXIS TP3103-E Pendant Kit
Storage	AXIS Surveillance Cards

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4K AI Surveillance for Harsh Outdoor Environments

The Axis P3278-LVE Outdoor 8 MP AI Dome Camera 03155-001 delivers sharp 4K video, edge analytics, and strong cybersecurity for demanding perimeter and building protection. Built on the powerful ARTPEC-9 system-on-chip with a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DLPU), it helps you detect and respond to events faster while keeping bandwidth and storage efficient.

Key Benefits & Features

• 8 MP 4K Imaging: 1/1.8" sensor with up to 3840 × 2160 resolution and Forensic WDR captures critical details in challenging light.
• Superior Low-Light Performance: Lightfinder 2.0, minimum 0.11 lux color and OptimizedIR with a range up to 40 m keep scenes usable even in near total darkness.
• AI-Powered Object Analytics: AXIS Object Analytics classifies and tracks humans and vehicles at the edge for accurate alerts and counting.
• Rugged Outdoor Design: IK10 (vandal-resistant), IP66, and NEMA 4X ratings with a -40°C to 50°C operating range ensure reliability in harsh climates.
• Built-in Cybersecurity: Axis Edge Vault safeguards the device's integrity and protects sensitive information against unauthorized access.

Ideal Use Cases

• Perimeter protection for industrial facilities, utilities, and energy sites.
• Outdoor surveillance for logistics hubs, warehouses, and distribution centers.
• Entrance and façade monitoring for offices, campuses, and public buildings.
• Urban surveillance and transport hubs requiring detailed 4K coverage.

Technical Specifications

• Image Sensor: 1/1.8" progressive scan RGB CMOS.
• Lens: Varifocal 4.4-14.6 mm, 103°-29° horizontal field of view, P-Iris, remote zoom and focus.
• Resolution & Frame Rate: Up to 3840 × 2160 at 25/30 fps with up to 20 configurable video streams.
• Low-Light & WDR: 0.11 lux color, 0.03 lux B/W, 0 lux with IR, Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR up to 120 dB.
• IR Illumination: OptimizedIR 850 nm LEDs with range up to 40 m depending on scene.
• Video Compression: H.264, H.265, AV1, and Motion JPEG with Axis Zipstream.
• Audio & I/O: Mic/line input, configurable I/O, and two-way audio via portcast and speaker pairing.
• Power & Consumption: PoE IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3, max 12.9 W.
• Environmental Ratings: IP66, IK10, NEMA 4X; operating temperature -40°C to 50°C.

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