Product SKU: P1387-LE 02736-001
Product Overview
Installers working on critical infrastructure, industrial perimeters, or high-security outdoor sites will find the AXIS P1387-LE built specifically around those demands. This 5MP outdoor box camera combines a motorised varifocal CS-mount lens at 2.8-13mm with an ARTPEC-8 processor and a dedicated deep learning processing unit, enabling on-device human and vehicle classification through AXIS Object Analytics without requiring an external server. Featuring Lightfinder 2.0 for colour imaging from approximately 0.1 lux, Forensic WDR at up to 120 dB, and Optimized IR reaching approximately 50 metres, the P1387-LE handles extreme lighting without compromise. The housing carries IP66, IP67, IK10, and NEMA 4X ratings, operates from -40 degrees C to +60 degrees C, and tolerates sustained wind loads of up to 55 m/s. A built-in front heater, electronic image stabilisation, and Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity round out a specification designed for sites where standard outdoor cameras are not adequate.
Key Capabilities
Motorised Varifocal CS-Mount Lens
The 2.8-13mm f/1.4 CS-mount lens spans a horizontal field of view from approximately 112 degrees down to 24 degrees. Remote zoom, focus, and P-Iris control let installers dial in framing and depth of field from a web interface or VMS after the camera is physically mounted, avoiding return 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 delivers 5MP video at up to 60 frames per second. Lightfinder 2.0 retains colour detail from approximately 0.1 lux, while Forensic WDR handles up to 120 dB contrast in scenes with simultaneous bright and shadowed areas.
On-Device Deep Learning via ARTPEC-8
AXIS Object Analytics runs entirely on the ARTPEC-8 processor’s dedicated DLPU, detecting, classifying, counting, and tracking humans and vehicles in real time. Tampering alerts, shock detection, and motion detection are also handled locally, with scene metadata passed directly to the connected VMS.
Extreme Environmental Durability
IP66/IP67, IK10, and NEMA 4X ratings combined with an operating range of -40 degrees C to +60 degrees C and a sustained wind load tolerance of 55 m/s make the P1387-LE deployable across coastal, arctic, high-humidity, and industrial outdoor sites where lighter-duty housings would fail.
Axis Edge Vault Cybersecurity
Axis Edge Vault delivers hardware-rooted secure boot, a signed operating system, and a FIPS-certified secure keystore. These protections prevent firmware tampering and unauthorised device access at the hardware level, addressing compliance requirements common in government, utility, and critical infrastructure contracts.
Redundant Power, Edge Storage, and Multi-Stream Output
PoE Class 4 input plus a redundant DC power input maintains uptime when primary power is interrupted. Encrypted microSD/SDHC/SDXC edge storage and NAS provide local recording failover. H.264, H.265, and MJPEG with Axis Zipstream support up to 20 independent streams simultaneously.
Best For
- Perimeter and Fence Line Monitoring: The motorised varifocal lens adjusts horizontal field of view from approximately 112 to 24 degrees, allowing precise coverage of fence lines or entry corridors, while AXIS Object Analytics on the ARTPEC-8 DLPU distinguishes human intrusions from environmental movement without server-side processing.
- Critical Infrastructure Sites: Substations, water treatment facilities, and ports benefit from the combination of Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity, IP66/IP67 and NEMA 4X housing, and an operating floor of -40 degrees C, meeting both physical durability and cybersecurity requirements that standard outdoor cameras do not address.
- Traffic and Vehicle Observation: At 60fps and 5MP, the camera reduces motion blur on fast-moving vehicles, while the narrowed 24-degree field of view allows lane or gate framing. AXIS Object Analytics classifies vehicles and people independently for accurate event logging and VMS trigger actions.
- Industrial Yards in Harsh Outdoor Conditions: The front heater prevents lens icing and fogging, electronic image stabilisation counteracts wind-induced camera movement, and the defogging function maintains clarity in high-humidity or smoky industrial environments such as mining, processing, and port facilities.
- Large Campus and Government Precinct Surveillance: Corridor mode, digital PTZ, pixel counter, and barrel distortion correction give operators precise control over how wide outdoor approaches and walkways are framed and presented across large sites, from university campuses to logistics centres and government precincts.
Why Choose the AXIS P1387-LE
The AXIS P1387-LE goes beyond what a standard fixed-lens outdoor camera or even a premium IR bullet can deliver by pairing a remotely adjustable motorised varifocal lens with genuine on-device deep learning and a housing specification most commercial outdoor cameras do not approach. The remotely controlled 2.8-13mm CS-mount lens eliminates the need for post-installation site revisits to correct framing. The ARTPEC-8 DLPU runs AXIS Object Analytics locally, classifying humans and vehicles without sending data off-device, which matters in bandwidth-constrained or data-sensitive installations. The front heater, electronic image stabilisation, NEMA 4X corrosion resistance, and 55 m/s wind load rating directly address conditions that degrade performance in lighter-duty cameras. The FIPS-certified Axis Edge Vault hardening responds to cybersecurity mandates increasingly required in government and infrastructure contracts. Available at Security Wholesalers, the P1387-LE is backed by the full Axis Communications warranty and integrates with ONVIF Profiles G, M, S, and T alongside the VAPIX and ACAP ecosystems.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens Mount and Enclosure Planning: The P1387-LE ships with a CS-mount 2.8-13mm lens. If you plan to use a different focal length or a C-mount lens, confirm CS-to-C mount adapter requirements before ordering. As a box camera, it requires a separate mounting bracket, pole arm, or enclosure if your installation demands a specific wall, pole, or corner mounting configuration beyond the camera’s own rated IP66/IP67 shell. Factor bracket selection into your pre-installation planning.
PoE Budget and Redundant Power Planning: The P1387-LE draws PoE Class 4, so your switch or injector must supply sufficient wattage per port. For infrastructure or government sites where uptime is non-negotiable, the redundant DC power input allows a secondary power feed to keep the camera operational if the primary PoE source fails. Plan cable routes and power redundancy during the design stage rather than retrofitting after installation.
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 mode: 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 alerts; shock detection |
| 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 Rating |
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, hardware-rooted Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity, and on-device AXIS Object Analytics detecting human and vehicle intrusions at fence lines and entry points without server-side dependency.
Traffic Lanes and Vehicle Entry Points
Narrowing the motorised varifocal lens to approximately 24 degrees horizontally frames a lane or gate precisely. At 5MP and 60fps, motion blur on moving vehicles is reduced. AXIS Object Analytics classifies vehicles and people separately, producing accurate event logs for access management or incident review.
Industrial Yards in Harsh Conditions
Mining, processing, 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 rather than relying on supplementary housing add-ons.
Campus and Open Area Long-Range Coverage
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 monitor long outdoor walkways and open approaches from a single fixed mounting point.
Cold Climate and High-Humidity Outdoor Deployments
The integrated front heater prevents lens icing and condensation fogging in cold or saturated air environments. With an operating temperature floor of -40 degrees C and humidity tolerance up to 100%, the P1387-LE maintains clear imaging where frost or condensation would otherwise obscure the lens on standard outdoor cameras.
Multi-Site Commercial and Government Networks
Integration with Axis Site Designer, Axis Device Manager, VAPIX API, ONVIF Profiles G, M, S, and T, and ACAP custom application support allows integrators to deploy and centrally manage the P1387-LE at scale across retail chains, logistics hubs, or government multi-site networks without per-site reconfiguration overhead.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your site requires a ruggedised outdoor box camera with a remotely adjustable motorised varifocal lens, on-device deep learning for human and vehicle classification, and a housing rated for extreme temperatures, high winds, corrosive environments, and cybersecurity compliance, where fixed-lens bullet or turret cameras would not meet the specification.
- 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 capability, NEMA 4X corrosion resistance, or on-device analytics. A fixed-lens outdoor turret or bullet camera will cost less and is simpler to install in those scenarios.
- Choose a different model if: You need continuous motorised pan and tilt tracking across a wide outdoor area. The P1387-LE’s motorised varifocal lens is designed for post-installation framing adjustment only and does not provide the live directional tracking of a PTZ camera.
- Choose a different model if: Your recorder or VMS does not support IP network cameras or cannot supply PoE Class 4 per port. The P1387-LE requires a compatible network switch, PoE injector, or NVR with sufficient per-port power budget and does not accept analogue input.
FAQs
- Can the zoom and focus be adjusted remotely after the P1387-LE is mounted 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 a compatible VMS. P-Iris control also operates remotely. This means installers can correct framing, depth of field, and iris settings from a desk after the camera is physically fixed in position, without returning to the mounting location.
- What analytics does the camera run without an external server or additional hardware?
The P1387-LE runs AXIS Object Analytics natively on its ARTPEC-8 processor using the 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. Scene metadata is passed to the connected VMS for alarm triggers and event logging without requiring an analytics server.
- How does the camera perform at night or in complete darkness on an outdoor perimeter?
With Lightfinder 2.0 active, the camera captures colour video from approximately 0.1 lux and black-and-white from approximately 0.02 lux. When the automatically removable IR-cut filter switches to IR mode, Optimized IR illumination produces usable black-and-white imaging at 0 lux up to approximately 50 metres, depending on scene reflectivity and environmental conditions at the specific installation site.
- How does the housing cope with wind, vibration, and corrosive coastal air?
The P1387-LE carries NEMA 4X certification, which covers resistance to corrosion and windblown debris in addition to the IP66/IP67 water and dust ingress ratings. Electronic image stabilisation compensates for vibration and wind-induced movement on the mounting. The housing is rated for sustained wind loads of up to 55 m/s (123 mph), and the front heater prevents icing and fogging on the lens in cold or high-humidity outdoor locations.
- What does Axis Edge Vault provide, and is it relevant for commercial or government installations?
Axis Edge Vault is a hardware-based cybersecurity layer embedded in the ARTPEC-8 chip. It delivers secure boot, a signed operating system, and a FIPS-certified secure keystore that prevents firmware tampering and unauthorised device access at the hardware level. For government, utility, and critical infrastructure installations where camera networks must satisfy cybersecurity compliance standards, this provides a hardware-rooted protection that software-only controls cannot replicate.
- Is edge storage on the camera encrypted, and can it act as a failover if the network goes down?
Yes. The P1387-LE supports microSD, SDHC, and SDXC card storage with hardware encryption enabled. NAS recording is also supported. If network connectivity is lost or the primary NVR becomes unavailable, the encrypted onboard card continues recording locally and syncs with the VMS when connectivity is restored, providing a practical failover without additional hardware.
- Is the AXIS P1387-LE compatible with third-party VMS platforms, and where can I confirm compatibility before ordering?
The camera supports ONVIF Profiles G, M, S, and T, making it compatible with a broad range of third-party video management systems. It also exposes the full 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 NVR platform before you commit to an order.
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