Product Overview
For professional installers who need maximum lens flexibility inside controlled environments, the AXIS M1137 Mk II is a 5MP indoor fixed box camera built around a varifocal CS-mount lens spanning 2.8 to 13mm. That focal range delivers a horizontal field of view from 112 degrees down to 24 degrees, allowing precise scene framing across retail floors, banking counters, school corridors, and indoor reception areas without committing to a fixed angle during installation. Featuring the Axis ARTPEC-7 chipset with a dedicated machine learning processing unit, it comes with AXIS Object Analytics preinstalled for accurate categorisation of people and vehicles directly on the camera. Equipped with AXIS Edge Vault for hardware-level cybersecurity and AXIS Zipstream for bandwidth and storage reduction, this camera is built for deployments where network integrity and storage efficiency are as important as image quality. It supports H.264, H.265, and Motion JPEG streams at 5MP resolution up to 30fps, with ONVIF Profiles G, M, S, and T compliance for broad system integration.
Key Capabilities
Varifocal CS-Mount Lens (2.8-13mm)
The CS-mount design allows installers to fit this camera with scene-matched optics during commissioning. The included varifocal lens spans 112 degrees to 24 degrees horizontal, covering everything from wide lobby overviews to narrow counter-level monitoring without lens replacement.
AXIS Object Analytics On-Camera
Powered by the ARTPEC-7 machine learning processing unit, AXIS Object Analytics runs directly on the camera to categorise humans and vehicles with high accuracy. This reduces false event triggers caused by environmental movement such as shadows, lighting changes, or small animals indoors.
5MP Resolution at 30fps
At 2592 x 1944 pixels on a 1/2.7″ progressive scan CMOS sensor, the M1137 Mk II captures fine detail across wide indoor spaces at full frame rate. This supports forensic review, occupancy monitoring, and documentation-grade footage in demanding commercial environments.
AXIS Edge Vault Cybersecurity
Edge Vault provides hardware-level protection for cryptographic keys, certificates, and device identity. For installations in finance, healthcare, government, or education, this built-in security layer protects the camera’s credentials and prevents device impersonation on the network.
AXIS Zipstream Compression
Zipstream dynamically lowers bitrate during low-activity periods while preserving full detail when motion or analytics triggers are active. For multi-camera indoor deployments, this directly reduces NVR storage requirements and network load without degrading forensic image quality when it matters.
Day/Night with Automatic IR-Cut Filter
An automatically removable IR-cut filter enables colour imaging under normal lighting and sensitive monochrome capture in low-light conditions down to 0.03 lux. With no built-in IR illuminators, the camera relies on ambient or supplementary lighting for low-light performance.
Best For
- Retail and Banking Counters: The varifocal lens allows tight framing on transaction areas or specific display zones, while Object Analytics categorises customer presence without triggering false events from product movement or lighting changes.
- Schools and Institutional Corridors: The 5MP sensor provides sufficient resolution across wide indoor corridors to identify individuals at a distance, and the CS-mount lens can be matched to corridor depth during commissioning.
- Cybersecurity-Sensitive Installations: Edge Vault hardware encryption and MQTT support make the M1137 Mk II well suited to environments where network device integrity is mandated, including government, healthcare, and education facilities.
- Multi-Camera Indoor Projects Requiring Storage Efficiency: AXIS Zipstream reduces per-camera storage footprint, making this model a practical choice for large indoor deployments where NVR capacity is a constraint.
Why Choose the AXIS M1137 Mk II
The AXIS M1137 Mk II occupies a specific position in professional indoor surveillance: it combines a 5MP sensor with a swappable CS-mount varifocal lens and on-camera analytics that many fixed-lens alternatives at a similar price point simply do not offer. The ARTPEC-7 chipset with its dedicated machine learning processing unit means analytics processing happens on the device rather than consuming recorder or server resources, keeping system overhead low across large installations. Edge Vault goes beyond software-based cybersecurity by protecting device credentials at the hardware level, a requirement increasingly specified on government and education tenders. ONVIF G, M, S, and T compliance ensures this camera integrates cleanly with a broad range of VMS platforms without custom configuration. The M1137 Mk II is available through Security Wholesalers as part of a professional Axis indoor camera range, backed by the full Axis warranty and Australian support channels.
Buyer Decision Tips
No Built-In IR Illuminators: The M1137 Mk II uses a Day/Night IR-cut filter and achieves 0.03 lux sensitivity in monochrome mode, but it has no built-in IR LEDs. If the installation area lacks adequate ambient or supplementary lighting after hours, you will need to add external IR illuminators or white-light sources matched to the lens focal length selected. For fully lit 24-hour environments such as retail stores, hospitals, or monitored lobbies, this is not a limitation.
CS-Mount Lens Compatibility: The camera ships with a 2.8-13mm varifocal CS-mount lens included. If your installation requires a specific focal length outside this range, the CS-mount accepts compatible third-party lenses. Confirm any replacement lens is IR-corrected and rated for 5MP sensor performance to avoid softness or chromatic shift at the edges of frame, particularly when zoomed in.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
AXIS M1137 Mk II |
| SKU |
02484-001 |
| Resolution |
5MP (2592 x 1944 px) at up to 30fps |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.7″ progressive scan RGB CMOS |
| Lens Type |
CS-mount, varifocal, DC-iris, IR-corrected, 2.8-13mm |
| Horizontal Field of View |
112 degrees (wide) to 24 degrees (tele) at 5MP |
| Vertical Field of View |
82 degrees (wide) to 19 degrees (tele) at 5MP |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
0.8 m (2.6 ft) |
| Minimum Illumination |
Colour: 0.17 lux at 50 IRE F1.4; B/W: 0.03 lux at 50 IRE F1.4 |
| Built-In IR |
No built-in IR illuminators; automatic IR-cut filter (Day/Night) |
| Chipset |
Axis ARTPEC-7 with machine learning processing unit (MLPU) |
| Analytics |
AXIS Object Analytics preinstalled; active tampering alarm |
| Video Compression |
H.264, H.265, Motion JPEG; multiple individually configurable streams |
| Cybersecurity |
Axis Edge Vault hardware security module; MQTT support |
| Audio |
Audio in; audio detection; built-in or optional external microphone |
| I/O |
1 x alarm input, 1 x alarm output |
| Local Storage |
MicroSD card slot |
| Power |
IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3 PoE; or 8-28 V DC |
| Power Consumption |
PoE: max 7.2 W, typical 4.5 W; DC: max 6.6 W, typical 4.4 W |
| ONVIF Compliance |
Profiles G, M, S, and T |
| Operating Temperature |
-20 degrees C to 50 degrees C (-4 degrees F to 122 degrees F) |
| IP/IK Rating |
Not rated (indoor use only) |
| Compression Technology |
AXIS Zipstream |
Ideal Use Cases
Retail Floor and Counter Monitoring
The varifocal 2.8-13mm lens allows an installer to frame a specific checkout counter, display area, or aisle section precisely during setup. At 5MP, the camera captures enough detail for transaction documentation and occupancy review without requiring a wide-angle dome that picks up unwanted background.
School and Education Facility Corridors
Object Analytics categorises human movement accurately indoors, reducing false alarms from trolleys, bags, or animals. The 5MP sensor provides enough resolution across corridor widths to support identification at a distance, and the CS-mount allows focal length to match the specific corridor depth.
Financial and Government Facilities
Axis Edge Vault provides hardware-based protection of cryptographic keys and device identity, addressing cybersecurity requirements often mandated in banking, government, and health facility specifications. Combined with MQTT support, the camera fits into secure network architectures without compromising device integrity.
Large Multi-Camera Indoor Deployments
AXIS Zipstream reduces per-camera bitrate during low-activity periods, directly lowering NVR storage requirements across deployments with many cameras. For integrators managing 20 or more cameras on a single recorder, the cumulative storage saving can be significant over a typical 30-day retention period.
VMS-Integrated Commercial Projects
ONVIF Profiles G, M, S, and T compliance ensures the M1137 Mk II integrates cleanly with a wide range of video management platforms. Alarm inputs and outputs allow connection to door sensors, access control systems, or existing site automation without additional middleware.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a CS-mount varifocal lens for precise indoor scene framing, require on-camera analytics powered by an MLPU without loading the recorder, or are working on a project with cybersecurity specifications that mandate hardware-level credential protection via Edge Vault.
- Choose a different model if: Your installation site has poor or no ambient lighting after hours and you cannot install supplementary illuminators – a camera with built-in IR LEDs will be more practical in that scenario. Similarly, if the mounting position is exposed to weather, rain splash, or dust, a camera with a confirmed IP66 or IP67 rating should be selected instead, as this camera carries no weatherproofing rating.
- Choose a different model if: You need a fixed-lens dome or turret for a standard ceiling mount where lens adjustability is not a priority – a fixed-lens dome will typically offer a lower installed cost and a more discreet profile for general office or reception areas.
FAQs
- Does the AXIS M1137 Mk II have built-in IR illuminators for night vision?
No. The M1137 Mk II uses a Day/Night automatically removable IR-cut filter and achieves a minimum illumination of 0.03 lux in monochrome mode, but it has no built-in IR LEDs. For low-light environments without adequate ambient lighting, external IR or white-light illuminators will need to be installed separately and matched to the lens focal length in use.
- What does the CS-mount mean in practice, and can I use a different lens?
CS-mount is a standard lens mounting format that allows the camera body to accept interchangeable lenses from multiple manufacturers. The M1137 Mk II ships with a 2.8-13mm varifocal DC-iris lens included. If a project requires a different focal length outside that range, a compatible CS-mount lens can be fitted, provided it is IR-corrected and rated for 5MP sensor performance to maintain sharpness across the full frame.
- What is AXIS Object Analytics and does it run on the camera itself?
AXIS Object Analytics is a preinstalled application that uses the ARTPEC-7 chipset’s dedicated machine learning processing unit to categorise detected objects, distinguishing people and vehicles from other motion. Because it runs directly on the camera, it does not consume VMS server or NVR processing resources. This keeps analytics performance consistent regardless of how many cameras are connected to the system.
- What is Axis Edge Vault and when does it matter?
Axis Edge Vault is a hardware-based security module built into the ARTPEC-7 chipset. It stores cryptographic keys and device certificates in protected hardware memory, preventing them from being accessed or cloned through software-level attacks. It matters most in deployments where cybersecurity policies require verified device identity, such as government, healthcare, banking, or education projects where network device integrity is audited or mandated.
- Is this camera suitable for outdoor use?
No. The AXIS M1137 Mk II is an indoor-only fixed box camera with no confirmed IP or IK weatherproofing rating. It should not be installed in locations exposed to rain, condensation, dust ingress, or direct sunlight. For outdoor applications, a camera with a confirmed IP66 or IP67 rating and an appropriate housing should be selected.
- What ONVIF profiles does the M1137 Mk II support and why does it matter?
The camera is ONVIF Profile G, M, S, and T compliant. Profile S covers basic streaming and PTZ, Profile G adds on-camera recording, Profile T includes H.264/H.265 and event handling, and Profile M adds analytics metadata for integration with modern VMS platforms. This broad compliance means the camera will integrate with most enterprise and commercial video management systems without requiring custom drivers or workarounds.
- How is the M1137 Mk II powered, and can it use a standard PoE switch?
The camera supports IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3 PoE, which is compatible with standard 802.3af PoE switches – a dedicated high-power PoE switch is not required. It also accepts 8-28 V DC input as an alternative. Typical PoE power draw is 4.5 W, with a maximum of 7.2 W, making it straightforward to plan switch port budgets for multi-camera deployments. The M1137 Mk II is available through Security Wholesalers for professional installers requiring Australian stock and local support.
Additional Information
AXIS 02484-001 Datasheet
