AXIS P3288-LVE 8 MP AI Outdoor Dome – Audio Sensor, 4.4–14.6 mm VF Lens, IR & WDR‍‌‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌‌‌‌‌‍

Product SKU: P3288-LVE

Product Overview

Built for demanding outdoor installations, the AXIS P3288-LVE is a professional 8MP outdoor dome camera that combines edge AI analytics with dual-mode detection across video and audio. Powered by the ARTPEC-9 SoC, it runs AXIS Object Analytics and AXIS Audio Analytics simultaneously on-device, classifying people, vehicles, and sound events without relying on server-side processing. Equipped with a 4.4-14.6 mm varifocal P-iris lens, installers can precisely frame coverage during commissioning using remote zoom and focus, making it well suited to building exteriors, covered car parks, loading bays, and industrial perimeters where the field of view cannot always be verified from ground level. Forensic WDR at approximately 120 dB handles strong backlight from entrance lighting and open roller doors. The IP66/IP67 and IK10-rated housing withstands physical impact and weather exposure, while Edge Vault with FIPS 140-3 compliance addresses the cyber security requirements common in enterprise and government deployments.

Key Capabilities

Best For

• Outdoor Building Perimeters: The IP66/IP67 and IK10-rated dome housing mounts flush to walls and soffits at building exteriors, tolerating weather and physical interference while the varifocal lens adapts coverage to the specific approach being monitored.
• Car Parks and Loading Bays: 8MP resolution combined with Forensic WDR and IR to 40m ensures vehicles and people remain identifiable across lanes and bays in variable or absent lighting conditions.
• Industrial Sites with Audio Monitoring Requirements: AXIS Audio Analytics detects sound events on-device, adding an additional layer of detection in large open areas where a visual trigger alone may not be sufficient to initiate an alert.
• Enterprise and Government Installations: FIPS 140-3, Edge Vault, and secure boot satisfy cyber security procurement requirements that basic IP cameras cannot meet.
• Multi-Camera Professional Deployments: Support for up to 20 configurable video streams and compatibility with Axis Camera Station and major VMS platforms makes the P3288-LVE a practical fit for large-scale system integrations.

Why Choose the AXIS P3288-LVE

The AXIS P3288-LVE stands apart from standard outdoor dome cameras through the combination of ARTPEC-9 processing power, dual on-device analytics, and enterprise-grade cyber security in a single vandal-resistant housing. Where a conventional 8MP dome provides video only, the P3288-LVE simultaneously runs object classification and audio event detection on the edge, reducing reliance on server resources and enabling faster alerting. The varifocal P-iris lens with remote adjustment means installers can commit to a mounting position and refine the field of view during commissioning rather than repositioning the camera. Axis Zipstream compression with H.265 and AV1 support substantially reduces storage and bandwidth consumption compared with standard H.264 streams at equivalent quality. Supplied through Security Wholesalers, the P3288-LVE is suited to installers and integrators who need a camera that satisfies both technical performance requirements and the security compliance standards demanded by enterprise and government clients.

Buyer Decision Tips

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Ideal Use Cases

Choosing the Right Model

• Choose this model if: You need a professional outdoor dome camera with on-device AI analytics for both video and audio, a remotely adjustable varifocal lens for precise field-of-view commissioning, Forensic WDR for challenging lighting, and enterprise cyber security compliance including FIPS 140-3 for a demanding commercial or government installation.
• Choose a different model if: The installation is a straightforward low-risk indoor environment where fixed-lens coverage is sufficient and AI analytics are not required. In that scenario, a simpler fixed-lens dome without the P-iris varifocal mechanism and enterprise security features will deliver adequate coverage at a lower cost.
• Choose a different model if: The site requires active deterrence with a built-in strobe or audible warning triggered on detection. The P3288-LVE detects and classifies but does not include a built-in speaker or active deterrence output.
• Choose a different model if: Coverage of a very wide outdoor area from a single camera position is the primary requirement. A panoramic or multi-sensor camera would provide broader angular coverage than the 94-degree maximum of this varifocal dome.

FAQs

1. What processor does the AXIS P3288-LVE use and why does it matter for analytics?
   The P3288-LVE is built on Axis’s ARTPEC-9 system-on-chip, which provides sufficient processing capacity to run AXIS Object Analytics and AXIS Audio Analytics simultaneously on the camera itself. This means detection and classification of people, vehicles, and sound events occurs at the edge without requiring a separate analytics server, keeping system costs down and reducing network load.
2. What does AXIS Audio Analytics actually detect on this camera?
   AXIS Audio Analytics uses the built-in microphone to detect and classify sound events in the environment. This includes events such as shouting, breaking glass, or other audio signatures the system has been trained to recognise. The analytics run on-device via the ARTPEC-9 processor. The camera does not include a built-in speaker, so the microphone and audio analytics are for detection purposes only, not for broadcasting audio.
3. How does the varifocal P-iris lens help during installation?
   The 4.4-14.6 mm P-iris lens supports remote zoom and focus adjustment, meaning the installer can set the horizontal field of view anywhere between 94 degrees and 33 degrees from the VMS or Axis Camera Station interface after the camera is physically mounted. This removes the need to climb back to the camera to reposition or adjust the optics during commissioning.
4. Is the AXIS P3288-LVE suitable for use in extreme outdoor temperatures?
   Yes. The operating temperature range is -40 degrees C to 50 degrees C, and the housing carries IP66, IP67, and NEMA 4X ingress protection ratings alongside IK10 vandal resistance. This combination makes it appropriate for exposed outdoor installation in climates ranging from cold storage facility exteriors to hot industrial yards.
5. What compression formats does the P3288-LVE support and how does Zipstream help?
   The camera supports H.265, H.264, and AV1 encoding, all with Axis Zipstream. Zipstream dynamically reduces the bitrate during low-activity periods while retaining detail during events of interest. In a large multi-camera deployment, this can meaningfully reduce both storage requirements and network bandwidth compared with fixed-bitrate H.264 streams.
6. What cyber security features are built into the P3288-LVE?
   The P3288-LVE includes Edge Vault hardware-based security, signed firmware, secure boot, and is FIPS 140-3 compliant. These are hardware-level features built into the ARTPEC-9 platform, not software configurations that can be disabled. For government, critical infrastructure, and enterprise projects with formal cyber security procurement requirements, these certifications are confirmed built-in capabilities of this specific model, available through Security Wholesalers.
7. How many video streams can the P3288-LVE deliver simultaneously?
   The P3288-LVE supports up to 20 configurable video streams simultaneously. This is relevant for large VMS deployments where multiple operators, recording servers, and analytics applications may all need access to the video feed at the same time without degrading stream quality for any individual consumer.

Additional Information

• AXIS P3288-LVE Dome Camera Datasheet