Product SKU: P1387-LE 02736-001
Product Overview
For demanding outdoor deployments where framing flexibility and on-device intelligence cannot be compromised, the AXIS P1387-LE is a 5MP outdoor box camera built around a motorised varifocal 2.8-13mm CS-mount lens and an ARTPEC-8 processor with a dedicated deep learning processing unit. Featuring Lightfinder 2.0 for colour imaging down to approximately 0.1 lux, Forensic WDR rated at up to 120 dB, and Optimized IR reaching approximately 50 metres, it maintains usable video across extreme lighting conditions. The AXIS Object Analytics engine runs directly on the camera, detecting, classifying, counting, and tracking humans and vehicles without relying on a separate server. Housed in an IP66/IP67, IK10, NEMA 4X-rated enclosure rated for operation between -40 degrees C and +60 degrees C, with a built-in front heater and electronic image stabilisation, the P1387-LE is suited to perimeter security, critical infrastructure monitoring, traffic observation, and industrial surveillance in harsh outdoor environments.
Key Capabilities
Motorised Varifocal Lens with Remote Framing
The 2.8-13mm CS-mount lens at f/1.4 provides a horizontal field of view spanning approximately 112 degrees down to 24 degrees. Remote zoom and focus adjustment with P-Iris control lets installers fine-tune framing after mounting, avoiding repeat site visits.
5MP at 60fps with Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR
A 1/2.7-inch progressive-scan RGB CMOS sensor with 2.0 micron pixels captures 5MP video at up to 60 frames per second. Lightfinder 2.0 produces colour detail from approximately 0.1 lux, while Forensic WDR handles up to 120 dB contrast in mixed lighting scenarios.
On-Device Deep Learning Analytics
AXIS Object Analytics runs on the ARTPEC-8 DLPU without requiring an external analytics server. It detects, classifies, counts, and tracks humans and vehicles in real time, alongside motion detection, tampering alerts, shock detection, and optional privacy masking.
Extreme Environmental Durability
IP66/IP67, IK10, and NEMA 4X ratings, combined with an operating range of -40 degrees C to +60 degrees C and resistance to sustained wind loads of up to 55 m/s, make this camera deployable in coastal, industrial, arctic, or high-wind locations where most cameras would fail.
Axis Edge Vault Cybersecurity
Axis Edge Vault provides secure boot, a signed operating system, and a FIPS-certified secure keystore. These hardware-rooted protections prevent firmware tampering and unauthorised access, which matters most in public infrastructure, government, and multi-site commercial installations.
Flexible Streaming, Storage, and Power
Supports H.264, H.265, and MJPEG with Axis Zipstream across up to 20 independent streams. Encrypted microSD/SDHC/SDXC cards and NAS provide redundant edge storage options. PoE Class 4 input plus a redundant DC power input ensures operational continuity in power-critical sites.
Best For
- Perimeter and Fence Line Monitoring: The motorised varifocal lens and Optimized IR to approximately 50 metres allow installers to cover long fence lines or entry points with adjustable framing, while on-device AXIS Object Analytics distinguishes human intrusions from environmental movement.
- Critical Infrastructure Sites: The combination of Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity, IP66/IP67 and NEMA 4X ratings, and an operating range down to -40 degrees C makes the P1387-LE suited to substations, water treatment facilities, and ports requiring both physical and cyber hardening.
- Traffic and Vehicle Observation: Zooming from approximately 112 degrees to 24 degrees horizontal field of view allows the camera to shift between wide-area road monitoring and narrow-angle vehicle detail capture, with 5MP at 60fps reducing motion blur on fast-moving targets.
- Industrial Yards and Harsh Outdoor Areas: The front heater, defogging, electronic image stabilisation, and sustained wind load tolerance of 55 m/s directly address the conditions found in mining, manufacturing, and coastal industrial sites.
- Large Campuses and Open Area Surveillance: Corridor mode, digital PTZ, pixel counter, and barrel distortion correction give operators precise control over how wide-area zones are presented and monitored across large sites such as universities, logistics centres, or government precincts.
Why Choose the AXIS P1387-LE
The AXIS P1387-LE separates itself from fixed-lens outdoor cameras through the combination of a remotely adjustable 2.8-13mm motorised lens, genuine on-device deep learning via ARTPEC-8, and a housing specification that exceeds what most commercial outdoor cameras offer. Where a standard fixed-lens IR bullet may cover a single approach at a fixed angle, the P1387-LE allows post-installation zoom and focus correction and can classify what it detects without sending data off-device. The front heater and electronic image stabilisation are purpose-built for high-wind, cold, or high-humidity deployments that would degrade performance in lighter-duty cameras. The FIPS-certified Axis Edge Vault hardening addresses cybersecurity requirements that are increasingly mandated in government and infrastructure contracts. Available at Security Wholesalers, the P1387-LE is backed by the full Axis Communications warranty and is compatible with ONVIF Profiles G, M, S, and T alongside the VAPIX API ecosystem.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens Mount and Housing Compatibility: The P1387-LE uses a CS-mount lens. If you intend to swap or upgrade the supplied 2.8-13mm lens for a different focal length or C-mount lens, confirm CS-to-C mount adapter requirements before purchase. The box camera housing also requires a separate mounting bracket or enclosure if additional environmental protection or specific wall/pole mounting configurations are needed beyond the rated IP66/IP67 shell.
Power Planning for PoE and Redundancy: The P1387-LE draws PoE Class 4, meaning your switch or injector must deliver sufficient wattage per port. For installations where uptime is critical, such as infrastructure or government sites, the redundant DC power input allows a secondary power feed to maintain recording if the primary PoE source fails. Plan cable runs and power redundancy before deployment rather than retrofitting.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
AXIS P1387-LE |
| Part Number |
02736-001 |
| Resolution |
5MP |
| Frame Rate |
Up to 60 fps at 5MP |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.7-inch progressive-scan RGB CMOS, 2.0 µm pixels |
| Lens Type |
Motorised varifocal CS-mount, 2.8-13mm, f/1.4 |
| Horizontal Field of View |
Approximately 112 degrees (wide) to 24 degrees (narrow) |
| Lens Control |
Remote zoom and focus, P-Iris control, IR correction |
| Minimum Illumination |
Colour: approximately 0.1 lux (Lightfinder 2.0); B&W: approximately 0.02 lux; IR: 0 lux |
| IR Range |
Optimized IR up to approximately 50 metres |
| WDR |
Forensic WDR, up to 120 dB |
| Processor |
ARTPEC-8 with dedicated deep learning processing unit (DLPU) |
| Analytics |
AXIS Object Analytics – human and vehicle detection, classification, counting, tracking; motion detection; tampering and shock alerts |
| Video Compression |
H.264, H.265, MJPEG with Axis Zipstream; CBR/VBR/ABR/MBR; up to 20 independent streams |
| Edge Storage |
Encrypted microSD/SDHC/SDXC; NAS |
| Power |
PoE Class 4; redundant DC power input |
| Cybersecurity |
Axis Edge Vault – secure boot, signed OS, FIPS-certified secure keystore |
| Environmental Rating |
IP66/IP67, IK10, NEMA 4X |
| Operating Temperature |
-40 degrees C to +60 degrees C |
| Wind Load |
Sustained up to 55 m/s (123 mph) |
| Additional Features |
Front heater, electronic image stabilisation, defogging, barrel distortion correction, corridor mode, privacy masks, pixel counter, digital PTZ, automatically removable IR-cut filter |
| Protocols and Integration |
VAPIX API; ONVIF Profiles G, M, S, T; ACAP; Axis Site Designer; Axis Device Manager |
Ideal Use Cases
Critical Infrastructure Perimeters
Substations, water treatment plants, and ports benefit from the P1387-LE’s IP66/IP67 and NEMA 4X housing, Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity, and AXIS Object Analytics detecting human and vehicle intrusions at entry points and fence lines without server-side processing.
Traffic Lanes and Vehicle Approaches
The motorised varifocal lens can be narrowed to approximately 24 degrees horizontally to frame a lane or entry gate precisely, while 5MP at 60fps reduces motion blur on moving vehicles. AXIS Object Analytics classifies vehicles and people independently for accurate event logging.
Industrial Yards in Harsh Conditions
Mining sites, processing facilities, and coastal industrial yards expose cameras to temperature extremes, dust, moisture, and vibration. The built-in front heater, electronic image stabilisation, defogging, and -40 degrees C cold start rating address these conditions directly.
Campus and Open Area Long-Range Surveillance
University campuses, government precincts, and large logistics yards use the P1387-LE’s Optimized IR to approximately 50 metres, digital PTZ, pixel counter, and corridor mode to cover long outdoor approaches and walkways from a single mounting point.
Cold Climate and High-Humidity Outdoor Sites
The integrated front heater prevents lens icing and fogging in cold or high-humidity environments. Combined with an operating temperature floor of -40 degrees C and humidity tolerance up to 100%, the P1387-LE maintains clear imaging where condensation or frost would otherwise obscure the lens.
Multi-Site Commercial Installations
Integration with Axis Site Designer, Axis Device Manager, VAPIX API, and ONVIF Profiles G, M, S, and T, alongside ACAP custom application support, allows integrators to deploy and manage the P1387-LE at scale across retail, logistics, or government multi-site networks from a central platform.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a ruggedised outdoor box camera with a remotely adjustable motorised varifocal lens, genuine on-device deep learning for human and vehicle classification, and a housing rated for extreme temperatures, high winds, and corrosive environments where fixed-lens bullet or turret cameras would be insufficient.
- Choose a different model if: Your installation is a standard indoor or light commercial outdoor site that does not require -40 degrees C cold start, NEMA 4X corrosion resistance, or on-device analytics. A fixed-lens outdoor turret or bullet camera will cost less and is easier to install in those scenarios.
- Choose a different model if: You require continuous motorised pan, tilt, and zoom coverage across a wide outdoor area. The P1387-LE’s motorised varifocal lens is for post-installation framing adjustment only and does not provide the live pan-and-tilt tracking of a PTZ camera.
- Choose a different model if: Your VMS or recorder does not support PoE Class 4 or requires analogue input. The P1387-LE is an IP network camera and requires a compatible network switch, PoE injector, or NVR with sufficient per-port power budget.
FAQs
- Can the AXIS P1387-LE zoom and focus be adjusted after the camera is installed on a wall or pole?
Yes. The 2.8-13mm motorised varifocal CS-mount lens supports remote zoom and focus adjustment through the camera’s web interface or compatible VMS. P-Iris control also operates remotely, meaning installers can achieve optimal framing and depth of field without returning to site once the camera is physically mounted.
- What analytics does the camera run without an external server?
The P1387-LE runs AXIS Object Analytics directly on the ARTPEC-8 processor using its built-in DLPU. This enables on-device detection, classification, counting, and tracking of humans and vehicles in real time. Motion detection, tampering alerts, and shock detection are also processed locally, with scene metadata available for downstream VMS integration.
- What is the minimum illumination, and how does the IR perform in total darkness?
With Lightfinder 2.0, the camera captures colour video from approximately 0.1 lux and black-and-white from approximately 0.02 lux. With Optimized IR active, it produces usable black-and-white imaging in complete darkness (0 lux) up to approximately 50 metres, depending on scene reflectivity and environmental conditions.
- How does the camera handle vibration or wind on an exposed outdoor mounting?
Electronic image stabilisation compensates for movement caused by vibration or wind. The housing is rated for sustained wind loads of up to 55 m/s (123 mph), and the integrated front heater prevents icing and fogging on the lens glass. These features work together to maintain stable, clear video on pole or wall mounts in exposed outdoor locations.
- What does Axis Edge Vault do, and is it relevant for commercial installations?
Axis Edge Vault is a hardware-based cybersecurity platform embedded in the camera. It provides secure boot, a signed operating system, and a FIPS-certified secure keystore that prevents firmware tampering and unauthorised device access. For commercial, government, and infrastructure deployments where camera networks must meet cybersecurity compliance requirements, this is a meaningful hardware-level protection rather than a software-only control.
- What edge storage options are supported, and is data encrypted?
The P1387-LE supports microSD, SDHC, and SDXC card storage with hardware encryption enabled. NAS recording is also supported. For sites where network connectivity may be intermittent or where a continuous local backup of footage is required alongside NVR recording, the encrypted onboard card provides a practical failover storage option.
- Is the AXIS P1387-LE compatible with third-party VMS platforms?
Yes. The camera supports ONVIF Profiles G, M, S, and T, making it compatible with a wide range of third-party video management systems. It also exposes the VAPIX API for deeper Axis-native integration and supports ACAP for custom application deployment. Security Wholesalers can assist with confirming compatibility with your specific VMS or recorder platform before purchase.
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