Product Overview
For installers who need precise framing control without returning to the camera to make physical lens adjustments, the AXIS M1135 Mk II i-CS delivers a 2MP fixed box camera built around Axis’s i-CS lens interface. The included 3.5-10mm varifocal IR-corrected i-CS lens offers remote zoom and focus adjustment and P-iris control, allowing tight coverage tuning across scenes ranging from wide 101-degree overviews down to a focused 33-degree horizontal field of view. Featuring AXIS Object Analytics with support for up to 10 configurable scenarios, humans and vehicles can be tracked across line-crossing and object-in-area conditions with polygon include/exclude zones. Built with Axis Edge Vault for cybersecurity protection, Zipstream compression for reduced storage and bandwidth overhead, and support for both PoE and redundant DC power, the M1135 Mk II i-CS suits professional indoor installations where lens flexibility, analytics depth, and system integrity are priorities. The CS-mount is replaceable, allowing the optical configuration to be changed as site requirements evolve.
Key Capabilities
i-CS Varifocal Lens with Remote Zoom and Focus
The 3.5-10mm P-iris i-CS lens supports remote installation zoom and focus, meaning the camera angle can be precisely dialled in from the head end rather than requiring someone to physically adjust the lens at height. The CS-mount is also replaceable, so the optic can be swapped as site needs change.
AXIS Object Analytics with Up to 10 Scenarios
Onboard analytics classify humans and vehicles, triggering events on line crossing and object-in-area conditions. Up to 10 independent scenarios can be configured with polygon include/exclude areas, perspective calibration, and metadata visualised using trajectory tracking and colour-coded bounding boxes.
HDTV 1080p at Up to 30 fps
The 1/2.9-inch progressive scan RGB CMOS sensor outputs full 1920 x 1080 resolution at up to 30 fps across H.264, H.265, and Motion JPEG streams, all individually configurable. This gives operators multiple stream profiles suited to recording, live view, and third-party integrations simultaneously.
Zipstream Compression for Storage Efficiency
Axis Zipstream dynamically reduces bitrate in areas of low activity while preserving full detail where motion or analytics events occur. With support for both H.265 and H.264, it can substantially cut storage and bandwidth costs without compromising footage quality in scenes that matter.
Axis Edge Vault Cybersecurity
Edge Vault provides a hardware-based secure element that protects device credentials, signed firmware, and cryptographic operations. For installations in banking, government, healthcare, or corporate environments where network security compliance is a requirement, this is a meaningful hardware-level safeguard.
Flexible Power and Redundant Input
The M1135 Mk II i-CS accepts IEEE 802.3af/802.3at PoE and an 8-28 VDC input simultaneously, allowing redundant power configurations. This suits installations where uptime is critical and a secondary power path provides failover without additional switching equipment.
Best For
- Indoor Commercial Monitoring with Precise Framing: The remote zoom and focus capability on the i-CS lens makes this well suited to installations where the camera is wall or ceiling mounted and physical access for optical adjustment is impractical after initial installation.
- Analytics-Driven Installations: With up to 10 object analytics scenarios and support for the AXIS Camera Application Platform, this model suits sites that need more than motion detection, including classified human and vehicle event triggers across multiple defined zones.
- Cybersecurity-Sensitive Environments: Axis Edge Vault hardware security makes the M1135 Mk II i-CS appropriate for banking, healthcare, government, or corporate network environments with device integrity requirements beyond standard IP camera deployments.
- Installations Requiring Lens Interchangeability: The replaceable CS-mount means optics can be changed if coverage requirements shift. This suits sites undergoing interior fit-outs or repurposing where the camera position may remain fixed but the field of view needs to be re-optimised.
Why Choose the AXIS M1135 Mk II i-CS
The AXIS M1135 Mk II i-CS stands apart from standard fixed-lens indoor cameras through its combination of a remotely adjustable i-CS varifocal lens, hardware-level cybersecurity via Edge Vault, and deep onboard analytics from AXIS Object Analytics. Where a basic fixed-lens camera locks you into a single field of view at time of installation, the 3.5-10mm P-iris i-CS lens gives installers the ability to refine the coverage angle post-mount without returning to physically adjust the optic. The up to 10 configurable analytics scenarios with polygon exclusion zones, perspective calibration, and human/vehicle classification go well beyond passive motion detection. Add Zipstream compression across both H.264 and H.265, a microSD slot for local storage, MQTT support, ONVIF Profile G, M, S and T compliance, and a redundant dual-power input, and this is a professional-grade camera built for environments where precision and integration depth matter. Available at Security Wholesalers, the M1135 Mk II i-CS also carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty.
Buyer Decision Tips
No Built-In IR Illumination: The M1135 Mk II i-CS has no onboard IR LEDs. Its minimum illumination is 0.1 lux in colour and 0.02 lux in black and white, which suits well-lit indoor environments. If the installation area has periods of complete or near-complete darkness, external IR or white-light illumination will need to be factored into the design. This is an indoor-only camera with no IP or IK rating, so it must be installed in a controlled environment.
CS-Mount Lens Compatibility: The included 3.5-10mm i-CS lens is Axis’s proprietary i-CS interface, which allows remote zoom, focus, and P-iris control. If you plan to replace the lens, confirm compatibility with the i-CS interface before purchasing third-party CS-mount optics. Standard CS lenses will physically fit the mount but will not support remote zoom, focus, or P-iris functionality through the camera’s interface.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
AXIS M1135 Mk II i-CS |
| SKU |
02580-001 |
| Resolution |
2MP, 1920 x 1080 (HDTV 1080p) at up to 30 fps |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.9-inch progressive scan RGB CMOS |
| Lens |
Varifocal IR-corrected i-CS lens, 3.5-10mm, F1.8, P-iris, remote zoom and focus |
| Lens Mount |
CS-mount, replaceable |
| Horizontal Field of View |
101-33 degrees |
| Vertical Field of View |
53-18 degrees |
| Built-In IR |
None |
| Minimum Illumination (Colour) |
0.1 / 0.17 lux |
| Minimum Illumination (B/W) |
0.02 / 0.03 lux |
| Video Compression |
H.265, H.264, Motion JPEG with Axis Zipstream |
| Analytics |
AXIS Object Analytics (humans, vehicles; line crossing, object in area; up to 10 scenarios); AXIS Video Motion Detection; active tampering alarm; AXIS Camera Application Platform |
| Audio |
Built-in microphone; audio in; audio detection; audio encoding: 24-bit LPCM, AAC-LC, G.711 PCM, G.726 ADPCM, Opus |
| Cybersecurity |
Axis Edge Vault hardware-based secure element |
| Power |
IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3 PoE; 8-28 VDC (redundant) |
| Local Storage |
MicroSD card slot |
| Connectivity / Protocols |
ONVIF Profiles G, M, S and T; MQTT; I/O for alarm/event handling |
| Operating Temperature |
-20 to 50 degrees C |
| Operating Humidity |
10-85% RH (non-condensing) |
| Dimensions |
47 x 70 x 147 mm |
| Warranty |
5-year manufacturer warranty |
| Included Accessories |
AXIS T91A11 Stand White, installation guide, Windows decoder |
Ideal Use Cases
Retail Floor and Stockroom Monitoring
The 3.5-10mm varifocal lens with remote zoom and focus allows the camera to be positioned on ceiling brackets and optically adjusted from the management interface, avoiding the need to reposition the mount as floor layouts change. Object Analytics can be configured to trigger alerts when people enter restricted stockroom zones.
Banking and Financial Premises
Axis Edge Vault hardware security and ONVIF Profile G and T compliance make the M1135 Mk II i-CS appropriate for branch banking environments where device-level credential protection and VMS integration certification are procurement requirements. The 1080p resolution provides sufficient detail for transaction area coverage.
Corporate Office and Reception Areas
The compact 47 x 70 x 147mm box form factor mounts cleanly on walls or stands, and the included AXIS T91A11 Stand provides desktop or surface mounting flexibility. The 101-degree wide end of the varifocal range covers open plan areas, while the 33-degree narrow end suits longer corridor sightlines from a fixed position.
Healthcare Facility Interior Monitoring
In healthcare environments where camera tampering is a concern, the active tampering alarm provides an event trigger if the camera view is obscured or redirected. The built-in microphone with audio detection can support additional situational awareness in ward corridors or waiting areas.
Multi-Site Enterprise Deployments
MQTT support, ONVIF Profile M compliance for analytics metadata exchange, and the AXIS Camera Application Platform allow the M1135 Mk II i-CS to be integrated into larger enterprise security ecosystems. Up to 10 analytics scenarios per camera across multiple sites reduces reliance on central server-side analytics processing.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your installation is indoors, you need a remotely adjustable varifocal lens that can be refined from the head end without returning to the camera, and your project requires onboard object analytics with multiple scenarios, hardware cybersecurity, and professional PoE plus redundant DC power options.
- Choose a different model if: You need outdoor mounting with an IP66 or IP67 weather rating, built-in IR illumination for low-light or zero-light environments, or a dome or turret form factor for discreet ceiling-flush installation. This box camera is not rated for outdoor exposure and has no onboard IR, so environments with insufficient ambient lighting will require a separate illumination source or a different camera form factor.
FAQs
- What is the i-CS lens interface on the AXIS M1135 Mk II i-CS and how is it different from a standard CS lens?
The i-CS interface is Axis’s proprietary extension of the CS-mount standard. It adds electrical contacts between the camera body and lens, enabling remote control of zoom, focus, and P-iris directly through the camera’s web interface or VMS. A standard CS-mount lens will physically mount on the camera but will only function as a manual fixed lens without remote adjustment capability.
- Does the M1135 Mk II i-CS have built-in IR for night vision?
No. This camera has no built-in IR illumination. Its minimum illumination rating is 0.1 lux in colour mode and 0.02 lux in black and white mode, which suits indoor environments with adequate ambient or artificial lighting. For scenes that go dark, an external IR or white-light illuminator would need to be installed separately.
- Can this camera be installed outdoors?
No. The AXIS M1135 Mk II i-CS carries no IP weather rating and is confirmed for indoor use only by the manufacturer. Its operating temperature range of -20 to 50 degrees C accounts for indoor ambient variation, not outdoor exposure to rain, dust, or humidity. Installing this camera outdoors without an appropriate enclosure would void the warranty and risk hardware damage.
- How many analytics scenarios can be configured and what object classes are supported?
AXIS Object Analytics supports up to 10 independently configurable scenarios per camera. Object classes include humans and vehicles. Trigger conditions available are line crossing and object in area. Each scenario can include polygon-shaped include and exclude areas, and perspective configuration is supported to improve detection accuracy based on the camera’s mounting position and viewing angle.
- What does Axis Edge Vault do and which installations benefit most from it?
Axis Edge Vault is a hardware-based secure element built into the camera that protects device identity, credentials, and signed firmware. It prevents unauthorised firmware modification and secures cryptographic operations at the hardware level rather than relying solely on software protection. This is most valuable in banking, government, healthcare, and corporate environments where device integrity is a formal security requirement or part of network access policy.
- Does the M1135 Mk II i-CS support two-way audio?
The camera includes a built-in microphone that supports audio recording and audio detection events. The product data does not confirm a built-in speaker, so two-way audio communication is not a confirmed capability of this model. The microphone can be used for audio recording alongside video and for triggering audio-based detection events within the system.
- What power options does this camera support and can it use both simultaneously?
The M1135 Mk II i-CS accepts both IEEE 802.3af/802.3at PoE and an 8-28 VDC direct power input. Both inputs can be connected simultaneously to provide redundant power, so if the PoE switch fails or loses power, the DC input maintains camera operation without interruption. This is part of the Security Wholesalers range of professional Axis cameras suited to uptime-critical installations.
Additional Information
AXIS 02580-001 Datasheet
