Product SKU: M4228-LVE
Product Overview
Combining 4K outdoor imaging with on-device AI and audio analytics, the AXIS M4228-LVE is an 8 MP compact outdoor dome camera built for perimeter walls, parking structures, campus entrances, and building facades where scene flexibility and forensic detail both matter. Featuring a 3.2-7.2 mm varifocal lens with remote zoom and focus, installers can frame exactly the right field of view from 100 degrees down to 38 degrees horizontal without physically re-aiming the camera after mounting. Equipped with Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR up to 120 dB, the camera handles everything from near-darkness to high-contrast doorway lighting with clarity in the recorded image. It also integrates AXIS Object Analytics and AXIS Audio Analytics running on the ARTPEC-8 processor with a dedicated deep learning unit, processing person and vehicle classification plus sound event detection entirely on the edge. Hardware-enforced cybersecurity via Axis Edge Vault, including a FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified secure element, rounds out a camera built for demanding installations where both physical and network security are priorities.
Key Capabilities
Remote Varifocal Zoom and Focus
The 3.2-7.2 mm IR-corrected varifocal lens adjusts from 100 to 38 degrees horizontal field of view via remote zoom and focus. Installers can dial in precise scene framing after mounting without returning to the camera head, saving commissioning time on high or awkward placements.
4K Resolution on a 1/2.8″ CMOS Sensor
The 3840×2160 progressive-scan RGB sensor with 1.45 µm pixels delivers enough resolution to crop digitally during forensic review while maintaining wide-area coverage in live view. Useful where a single camera must serve both an overview and an evidential function.
Lightfinder 2.0 and Optimized IR
Minimum illumination of 0.14 lux in colour and 0.03 lux in monochrome, dropping to 0 lux when Optimized IR activates. For outdoor locations with uneven or absent artificial lighting, this combination maintains usable image quality across the full night cycle without overexposing close subjects.
AXIS Object Analytics and Audio Analytics on the Edge
The ARTPEC-8 SoC with built-in DLPU runs person and vehicle detection, classification, counting, and tracking alongside sound event detection and classification. All processing happens on the camera, reducing server load and allowing event-triggered recording or alerts without external analytic licences.
Forensic WDR up to 120 dB
High-contrast scenes such as entry gates, loading docks, or covered walkways with bright sky in frame are handled by 120 dB Forensic WDR. This preserves detail in both shadow and highlight areas simultaneously, which is where conventional cameras typically lose usable evidence.
Axis Edge Vault Hardware Security
Secure boot, a signed operating system, and a FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified secure element are built into the hardware. For government, education, healthcare, and enterprise sites with network security requirements, this protects device identity and prevents firmware tampering at the hardware level.
Best For
- Outdoor Perimeter Walls and Fences: The IP66/IP67 and IK10 rating, -30°C to +50°C operating range, and remote varifocal lens make this suitable for exposed wall mounts where precise framing and weather resistance are both required.
- Multi-Level Parking Structures: 4K resolution captures vehicle movements and plate areas across wide bays, while Audio Analytics can detect engine sounds or alarms. WDR handles the high contrast between covered areas and open levels.
- Campus and Public Venue Entrances: Object Analytics counts and tracks pedestrian flow while Audio Analytics flags abnormal crowd sounds or sudden volume events, giving security teams both visual and audio situational awareness from a single device.
- Construction and Industrial Sites: The rugged housing withstands impact, dust, and weather through extended project timelines. Remote zoom allows field of view adjustment as site layout changes without revisiting the mounting position.
- Security-Sensitive Enterprise and Government Sites: Axis Edge Vault with its FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified secure element meets hardware cybersecurity requirements for installations where device integrity and network protection are mandatory rather than optional.
Why Choose the AXIS M4228-LVE
The M4228-LVE occupies a specific position in the outdoor dome category: a compact 4K housing that brings together remote varifocal control, ARTPEC-8 on-device AI, audio event detection via a built-in microphone, and hardware-level cybersecurity in a single IK10/IP66/IP67-rated unit. A standard fixed-lens outdoor dome cannot offer post-installation scene adjustment. A camera without a dedicated DLPU offloads analytic processing to the VMS server, increasing infrastructure cost. The M4228-LVE handles detection, classification, and sound analytics on the edge, simplifying system architecture. The Axis Edge Vault secure element addresses cybersecurity compliance requirements that most mid-range cameras do not meet at the hardware level. For integrators and end users who need forensic 4K, AI-driven alerts, and verified device security in a single compact outdoor dome, this model consolidates capabilities that would otherwise require multiple product layers. Available at Security Wholesalers.
Buyer Decision Tips
Varifocal Range vs. Scene Distance: The 3.2-7.2 mm lens covers 100 to 38 degrees horizontal field of view. At wider settings this suits coverage of a parking bay or open yard; at the telephoto end it frames a narrower approach or entry point in more detail. Confirm the distance to your subject and the area width you need to cover before mounting, and use the remote zoom to fine-tune framing during commissioning rather than estimating the final angle beforehand.
Audio Analytics Requires the Built-in Microphone: AXIS Audio Analytics runs from the M4228-LVE’s built-in microphone, so sound event detection is active out of the box with no external microphone needed. However, the microphone captures the acoustic environment at the camera location, so mounting height and surrounding noise levels will affect detection reliability. For installations with high ambient industrial noise, evaluate whether the intended sound events (such as glass break or alarms) will be distinguishable in that environment before relying on audio alerts as a primary trigger.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
AXIS M4228-LVE |
| Resolution |
8 MP (4K) – 3840×2160 |
| Sensor |
1/2.8″ progressive-scan RGB CMOS, 1.45 µm pixels |
| Lens |
3.2-7.2 mm varifocal, IR-corrected, remote zoom and focus |
| Horizontal Field of View |
100° (wide) to 38° (telephoto) |
| Pan / Tilt / Rotation |
Pan ±180°, Tilt -10° to +65°, Rotation ±180° |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.14 lux (colour), 0.03 lux (B/W), 0 lux (IR active) |
| WDR |
Forensic WDR up to 120 dB |
| IR Illumination |
Optimized IR |
| Low-Light Technology |
Lightfinder 2.0 |
| Processor |
ARTPEC-8 SoC with built-in DLPU |
| On-Device Analytics |
AXIS Object Analytics (detection, classification, counting, tracking of people and vehicles), AXIS Audio Analytics, Image Health Analytics, Video Motion Detection, Scene Metadata, Live Privacy Shield |
| Audio |
Built-in microphone |
| Compression |
H.265 Main Profile, H.264 (Baseline/Main/High), MJPEG, Axis Zipstream |
| Video Streams |
Up to 20 configurable streams; VBR, ABR, MBR, low-latency modes |
| Local Storage |
MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Cybersecurity |
Axis Edge Vault: secure boot, signed OS, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified secure element |
| Ingress Protection |
IP66 / IP67 |
| Impact Rating |
IK10 |
| Operating Temperature |
-30°C to +50°C (-22°F to +122°F) |
| Additional Housing Features |
Built-in weathershield, repaintable housing |
| Standards Compliance |
ONVIF Profiles G, M, S, T; ACAP for third-party application support |
Ideal Use Cases
Parking Lots and Structured Car Parks
The 4K sensor provides enough resolution to capture vehicle detail across wide bays, while Forensic WDR manages the contrast between shaded internal sections and open sky. Audio Analytics adds a layer of event detection for alarms or sudden sound events without additional hardware.
University and School Campuses
Object Analytics tracks pedestrian movement patterns and counts people at entrances. The built-in microphone and Audio Analytics allow detection of audio events such as sudden crowd noise or disturbances. Remote zoom lets operators narrow focus on a specific zone without a second camera.
Retail Exterior Approaches and Loading Areas
Lightfinder 2.0 maintains colour video in poorly lit loading dock environments down to 0.14 lux. Object Analytics differentiates delivery vehicle arrivals from pedestrian traffic, supporting both operational monitoring and after-hours intrusion detection from a single mounted unit.
Construction and Industrial Sites
The IK10 impact-resistant, IP66/IP67-rated housing and operating range of -30°C to +50°C suit long-term outdoor deployment in harsh conditions. Remote varifocal adjustment accommodates site layout changes during project duration without remounting or replacing the camera.
Government and Enterprise Perimeters
Axis Edge Vault with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 hardware security meets cybersecurity compliance requirements for sensitive sites. ONVIF Profiles G, M, S, and T support integration with enterprise VMS platforms, and ACAP allows deployment of approved third-party analytics applications where required.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need 4K outdoor dome coverage with remote varifocal framing, on-device AI object and audio analytics, hardware cybersecurity certification, and IK10/IP66/IP67 environmental protection in a compact housing suitable for walls, soffits, or ceiling mounts on covered structures.
- Choose a different model if: Your site requires active deterrence features such as a built-in strobe or siren to warn intruders in real time – this model captures and analyses events but does not include active deterrence output. Alternatively, if your installation is strictly indoors with no requirement for IK10 or extended temperature ratings, a fixed-lens indoor dome would provide a simpler, lower-cost solution for that environment.
- Choose a different model if: You require full motorised pan-tilt-zoom control for operator-driven tracking across a large open area – the M4228-LVE offers physical pan, tilt, and rotation adjustment at installation, plus remote zoom and focus, but it does not continuously pan or tilt under operator or auto-tracking control the way a true PTZ camera does.
FAQs
- What does “remote zoom and focus” mean on the M4228-LVE, and how is it different from a PTZ camera?
The M4228-LVE has a varifocal lens that can be adjusted remotely via the camera’s web interface or VMS during commissioning, allowing installers to dial in the field of view from 100 degrees down to 38 degrees without physically accessing the camera head. This is a one-time or occasional adjustment tool for scene framing, not a continuously movable pan-tilt-zoom system that operators drive in real time.
- Does the M4228-LVE require additional licences to use AXIS Object Analytics and AXIS Audio Analytics?
No. Both AXIS Object Analytics and AXIS Audio Analytics are preinstalled on the camera and run on the ARTPEC-8 processor’s built-in deep learning unit. There are no additional per-camera analytics licences required to use person detection, vehicle classification, counting, tracking, or sound event detection out of the box.
- What types of sound events can AXIS Audio Analytics detect?
AXIS Audio Analytics can detect and classify specific sounds as well as alert on sudden volume changes. This includes events such as glass break, shouting, or alarms. All audio processing occurs on the camera edge via the built-in microphone, enabling audio-triggered recording or alerts without a separate server-side analytic engine.
- What does the FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification mean in practice for the M4228-LVE?
The Axis Edge Vault includes a hardware secure element certified to FIPS 140-3 Level 3, which is a US federal standard for cryptographic module security. In practice this means the camera’s device identity, credentials, and encryption keys are protected in tamper-resistant hardware. For government, defence, healthcare, and enterprise sites with documented cybersecurity policies, this level of hardware verification supports compliance requirements that software-only security cannot satisfy.
- Is the M4228-LVE suitable for installation in extreme outdoor conditions?
Yes. The housing is rated IP66 and IP67 for dust and water ingress protection, IK10 for impact resistance, and operates across a temperature range of -30°C to +50°C. A built-in weathershield provides additional protection from rain and direct water exposure. The repaintable housing also allows the camera to be finished to match building colours where visual integration matters.
- Can the M4228-LVE store video locally without a network recorder?
Yes. The camera includes a microSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot for local edge storage, allowing recordings to be held on the camera itself. This is useful for sites with intermittent network connectivity or as a redundancy layer alongside a central NVR. ONVIF Profile G support means edge-recorded footage can be retrieved by compatible VMS platforms.
- How does the M4228-LVE handle high-contrast lighting such as a covered car park entrance facing open sky?
Forensic WDR up to 120 dB is designed specifically for scenes where bright and dark areas exist in the same frame simultaneously. At 120 dB, detail in both the shaded interior and the bright exterior is preserved in a single image, rather than the camera exposing for one and losing detail in the other. This makes it suitable for entry points, gate lanes, and covered loading areas where standard WDR cameras typically struggle. The M4228-LVE is part of the Security Wholesalers range for Australian installations requiring this imaging capability.
Additional Information
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