How many separate video streams does the AXIS P3727-PLE produce?

The camera produces 4 individual video streams, one from each 2MP sensor head. Each stream runs at up to 30 FPS and can be recorded, displayed, and analysed independently within a compatible VMS platform. The 4 streams are delivered from a single network device connection.

Can each sensor head be aimed in a completely different direction?

Yes. Each of the 4 sensor heads is individually adjustable, allowing you to aim them at different zones during installation. This is the core advantage of the P3727-PLE for intersection, corner, or multi-approach coverage from one mounting point. Remote zoom and focus further support accurate framing once the heads are positioned.

How does VMS licensing work with the P3727-PLE?

The P3727-PLE is recognised as a single device by most VMS platforms, requiring only one camera licence rather than 4. This is a significant cost advantage on large projects. However, VMS platforms differ in how they handle multi-sensor devices, so it is worth confirming this with your VMS vendor before specifying the camera across a large installation.

Is the P3727-PLE suitable for outdoor installation?

Yes. The camera carries IP67 weatherproofing, which covers complete dust exclusion and protection against water immersion up to 1 metre. The IK09 impact resistance rating also makes it suitable for exposed locations where physical contact or environmental impact is a risk, such as perimeter poles or external building corners.

What does AXIS Object Analytics do on this camera?

AXIS Object Analytics runs on the camera itself and classifies detected objects to reduce irrelevant event triggers. It is active on one channel of the P3727-PLE. This supports more accurate motion-based recording and alert generation without requiring a separate analytics server or edge processing device.

What is AXIS Edge Vault and why does it matter for this camera?

AXIS Edge Vault is a hardware-based security component that protects the camera's device identity credentials. Combined with the TPM module, it supports secure network authentication and helps prevent the device from being impersonated or accessed without authorisation. This is particularly relevant for cameras deployed on enterprise or government networks with strict cybersecurity requirements.

Does the P3727-PLE support local recording if the network goes down?

Yes. The camera includes 2 microSD card slots for edge storage, allowing footage to be written locally if the network connection to a central recorder is interrupted. This provides a recording fallback for environments where continuous coverage must be maintained even during network outages. Available through Security Wholesalers, the P3727-PLE ships ready for edge storage configuration once compatible microSD cards are inserted.

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AXIS P3727-PLE | 4x 2MP Panoramic Camera | 360° IR | PoE | IP67 | IK09

The AXIS P3727-PLE delivers a multidirectional panoramic solution designed to cover 4 separate areas with a single camera unit. Featuring 4 x 2MP lenses at 30 FPS per channel, each camera head can be individually controlled to capture distinct scenes from different directions. It includes 360-degree IR illumination with individually controllable LEDs, an automatic IR cut filter, and remote zoom and focus for fast and accurate installation. Only 1 VMS licence is required across all 4 channels, making it a cost-effective choice for large perimeters such as warehouse aisles, road intersections, and shopping centre environments.

Key Features

4-Channel Panoramic Coverage: 4 x 2MP lenses capture 4 separate scenes simultaneously from a single camera.
Individually Controllable Heads: Each lens head can be adjusted independently to target specific areas.
360-Degree IR Illumination: Individually controllable IR LEDs with automatic IR cut filter for 24/7 monitoring.
Remote Zoom and Focus: Enables fast, accurate installation without the need for on-site lens adjustment.
AXIS Object Analytics: Provides reliable object classification with fewer false positives for smarter detection.
Single VMS Licence: All 4 channels operate under 1 licence, reducing ongoing software licensing costs.

Additional Information

AXIS P3727-PLE Panoramic Camera Datasheet

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Description
Specifications

Product SKU: P3727-PLE

Product Overview

Wide-area monitoring across intersections, shopping centre aisles, warehouse floors, and outer perimeters normally demands multiple camera positions, multiple licences, and significant cabling. The AXIS P3727-PLE solves this by mounting 4 independent 2MP sensor heads into a single outdoor-rated unit, delivering 4x1080p coverage at 30 FPS per channel from four individually adjustable directions. Each head can be aimed independently during installation, making it practical for covering corners, entry points, or diverging lanes from one pole or ceiling mount. Remote zoom and focus support accurate framing without the need for repeated physical adjustments. The camera includes 360-degree IR illumination with individually controllable LEDs, IP67 weatherproofing, IK09 impact resistance, Zipstream compression for efficient storage, and dual microSD card slots for local edge recording. AXIS Object Analytics and AXIS Edge Vault with TPM module are also built in, supporting analytics and network-level device authentication from day one.

Key Capabilities

4 Independent Sensor Heads

Each of the 4 x 2MP heads can be aimed in a different direction during installation, enabling a single camera to monitor four distinct zones simultaneously. This replaces the need for multiple individual cameras across a large open area or multi-approach site.

Single VMS Licence for All 4 Channels

The P3727-PLE counts as one camera within most VMS platforms, requiring only a single licence rather than four. For large installations with many panoramic units deployed, this delivers a meaningful reduction in ongoing software licensing costs.

360-Degree IR with Individually Controllable LEDs

The camera provides IR illumination across the full 360-degree field, with each LED bank independently adjustable. This allows the IR output to be matched precisely to the actual scene distances in each direction, reducing hotspots and underlit areas.

AXIS Object Analytics

Built-in AXIS Object Analytics provides on-camera object classification and detection with reliable filtering of non-target triggers. This reduces the volume of irrelevant alerts reaching operators and supports smarter event-based recording without requiring external processing hardware.

AXIS Edge Vault and TPM Module

AXIS Edge Vault provides hardware-level protection for the device’s identity credentials, while the TPM module supports encrypted key storage. Together these support network authentication and help protect the camera against unauthorised access or identity spoofing on the network.

Zipstream Compression and Edge Storage

Zipstream reduces bandwidth and storage consumption without compromising image quality in areas of interest. Dual microSD card slots support local edge recording, providing a fallback if network connectivity is disrupted and reducing reliance on central NVR storage for all footage.

Best For

Road Intersections and Entry Points: The 4 independently adjustable heads can each be aimed down a different approach road or lane, covering a full intersection from a single pole-mounted unit.
Shopping Centre Aisles and Retail Floors: Wide retail environments benefit from coverage of multiple parallel aisles without running separate cables to four individual dome positions.
Warehouse and Industrial Perimeters: Outdoor-rated IP67 and IK09 construction suits exposed mounting on warehouse walls or perimeter poles, covering multiple approach directions simultaneously.
Multi-Licence Cost Reduction Projects: Sites managing large camera counts in a VMS environment can reduce ongoing licence costs by replacing clusters of individual cameras with P3727-PLE units.
Sites Requiring On-Camera Analytics: AXIS Object Analytics is built in and runs on-device, making this suited to sites where reducing server-side processing load is a project requirement.

Why Choose the AXIS P3727-PLE

The AXIS P3727-PLE addresses a specific installation challenge: covering multiple directions from a single mounting point without multiplying cabling runs, VMS licence costs, or maintenance overhead. Unlike a standard fixed dome or bullet camera, the P3727-PLE combines 4 individually positioned 2MP sensors into one housing, each recording at 30 FPS and supported by 360-degree IR with independently adjustable LED banks. The IP67 and IK09 ratings make it suitable for exposed outdoor locations where impact risk is a consideration. Remote zoom and focus reduce installation time compared to cameras requiring physical lens adjustment after mounting. AXIS Object Analytics and AXIS Edge Vault add on-camera intelligence and hardware security that simpler multi-head cameras do not include. Available through Security Wholesalers, the P3727-PLE suits system designers and integrators looking to reduce infrastructure cost without sacrificing coverage quality across complex sites.

Buyer Decision Tips

VMS Compatibility: Confirm how your VMS platform counts multi-sensor cameras before specifying the P3727-PLE. Most major VMS platforms treat it as a single device with 4 streams, but some platforms may count each stream as a separate channel licence. Clarifying this early protects the licence cost savings that are central to the business case for this camera.

Mounting Position and Head Adjustment: The P3727-PLE works best when mounted at a height that allows each of the 4 sensor heads to cover a meaningful scene without excessive vertical tilt. Identify the 4 target directions before installation and confirm that the mounting position provides the required sightlines, since repositioning the entire unit after cabling is complete adds time and cost.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Model	AXIS P3727-PLE
Number of Sensors	4 x 2MP
Resolution per Channel	1080p (Full HD) per sensor head
Frame Rate	30 FPS per channel
IR Illumination	360-degree IR with individually controllable LEDs
IR Cut Filter	Automatic IR cut filter
Zoom and Focus	Remote zoom and focus
Video Compression	Zipstream
Analytics	AXIS Object Analytics (on one channel)
Cybersecurity	AXIS Edge Vault, TPM module
Edge Storage	2 x microSD card slots
Power	PoE
Weather Rating	IP67
Impact Rating	IK09
VMS Licence Count	1 licence (single device, 4 streams)

Ideal Use Cases

Road and Car Park Intersections

The 4 independently aimed heads can each face a different traffic approach, providing 4-directional coverage from a single pole mount. The 30 FPS frame rate per channel supports clear capture of moving vehicles across all zones.

Retail and Shopping Centre Surveillance

A single ceiling-mounted P3727-PLE can cover multiple aisles or a wide retail floor simultaneously, reducing the number of cable runs and ceiling penetrations required compared to deploying separate cameras at each position.

Warehouse and Distribution Centre Perimeters

IP67 and IK09 ratings support exposed outdoor mounting in industrial environments. The 360-degree IR with individually adjustable LEDs ensures effective night-time coverage across varying distances in each direction around a perimeter position.

Multi-Site VMS Deployments

Installers managing large camera counts across networked sites can use the P3727-PLE’s single-licence counting to reduce per-camera VMS costs significantly, particularly on projects where each camera stream would otherwise require an individual channel licence.

Outdoor Perimeter Detection

AXIS Object Analytics provides on-camera object classification to filter non-target events, making the P3727-PLE suited to perimeter detection scenarios where alert accuracy matters and server-side analytics processing is limited or unavailable.

Choosing the Right Model

Choose this model if: You need to monitor 4 separate directions from a single mounting point, want to reduce VMS licensing to a single-device count across multi-head coverage, require IP67 and IK09-rated outdoor housing, and need on-camera analytics without additional server-side hardware.
Choose a different model if: Your scene requires motorised pan-tilt-zoom tracking of moving subjects across a wide area, as the P3727-PLE’s sensor heads are fixed once aimed at installation and do not reposition dynamically. A PTZ camera would be more appropriate for active operator-controlled tracking.
Choose a different model if: You only need to cover a single wide scene rather than 4 discrete directions. A single-sensor wide-angle or fisheye camera may provide simpler coverage with lower cost at sites where multi-directional framing is not required.

FAQs

How many separate video streams does the AXIS P3727-PLE produce?
The camera produces 4 individual video streams, one from each 2MP sensor head. Each stream runs at up to 30 FPS and can be recorded, displayed, and analysed independently within a compatible VMS platform. The 4 streams are delivered from a single network device connection.
Can each sensor head be aimed in a completely different direction?
Yes. Each of the 4 sensor heads is individually adjustable, allowing you to aim them at different zones during installation. This is the core advantage of the P3727-PLE for intersection, corner, or multi-approach coverage from one mounting point. Remote zoom and focus further support accurate framing once the heads are positioned.
How does VMS licensing work with the P3727-PLE?
The P3727-PLE is recognised as a single device by most VMS platforms, requiring only one camera licence rather than 4. This is a significant cost advantage on large projects. However, VMS platforms differ in how they handle multi-sensor devices, so it is worth confirming this with your VMS vendor before specifying the camera across a large installation.
Is the P3727-PLE suitable for outdoor installation?
Yes. The camera carries IP67 weatherproofing, which covers complete dust exclusion and protection against water immersion up to 1 metre. The IK09 impact resistance rating also makes it suitable for exposed locations where physical contact or environmental impact is a risk, such as perimeter poles or external building corners.
What does AXIS Object Analytics do on this camera?
AXIS Object Analytics runs on the camera itself and classifies detected objects to reduce irrelevant event triggers. It is active on one channel of the P3727-PLE. This supports more accurate motion-based recording and alert generation without requiring a separate analytics server or edge processing device.
What is AXIS Edge Vault and why does it matter for this camera?
AXIS Edge Vault is a hardware-based security component that protects the camera’s device identity credentials. Combined with the TPM module, it supports secure network authentication and helps prevent the device from being impersonated or accessed without authorisation. This is particularly relevant for cameras deployed on enterprise or government networks with strict cybersecurity requirements.
Does the P3727-PLE support local recording if the network goes down?
Yes. The camera includes 2 microSD card slots for edge storage, allowing footage to be written locally if the network connection to a central recorder is interrupted. This provides a recording fallback for environments where continuous coverage must be maintained even during network outages. Available through Security Wholesalers, the P3727-PLE ships ready for edge storage configuration once compatible microSD cards are inserted.

Additional Information

AXIS P3727-PLE Panoramic Camera Datasheet

SKU: P3727-PLE Categories: AXIS Communications CCTV, AXIS Dome Cameras, Axis Panoramic Cameras

Specifications

AXIS P3717-PLE Datasheet