The AXIS P3748-PLVE is a premium panoramic camera designed to monitor four different directions simultaneously. It combines high image quality, advanced analytics, and strong environmental protection to deliver reliable all-day, all-weather performance.
Key Features & Specifications
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Sensors & Resolution: 4 × 8 MP sensors. Each channel delivers 3840×2160 resolution at about 12.5 or 15 frames per second.
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Lens & Field of View: The lenses are varifocal (approx. 3.18-7.42 mm), allowing adjustment of zoom / field of view. Offers full 360° horizontal coverage in appropriate mounts; vertical FOV varies between ~54° down to ~23° depending on zoom.
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Day/Night & IR: Day/night functionality with removable IR cut filter. Built-in 360° IR illumination with individually controlled LEDs allows clear imaging in darkness.
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Wide Dynamic Range: Forensic WDR to handle scenes with both bright and dark areas (e.g. strong backlight, shadows) preserving detail across lighting extremes.
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Remote Adjustment (PTRZ): Pan-tilt-roll-zoom control of the four individual sensor heads to avoid physical intervention during installation or re-configuration.
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Analytics: Deep Learning Processing Unit onboard. Includes AXIS Object Analytics (detect/classify/track/count people and vehicles), scene metadata, motion detection etc.
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Video / Streaming Efficiency: Supports H.264 / H.265 with Axis Zipstream to reduce bandwidth / storage demands while keeping forensic details. Multiple streams per channel.
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Build / Physical / Environmental: Outdoor ready. Housing is IP66 rated (dust/water protection), IK10 vandal resistant. Operates in a wide temperature range (approx -40 °C to +50 °C). Removable / replaceable domes etc.
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Additional Features: Remote focus, remote zoom. Local storage via micro-SD card. Secure boot and signed OS; hardware cybersecurity via Edge Vault.
Use Cases
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Large Outdoor Areas
Parks, plazas, stadium perimeters where you want coverage in all directions with minimal devices. -
Campus Security
University grounds, industrial campuses with multiple approaches; by mounting centrally one P3748-PLVE can cover multiple sight lines. -
Transport Hubs
Airports, terminal forecourts, transit stations, loading zones where dusk/dawn or strong backlight conditions are common. -
Perimeter Protection
Fencing, boundaries, property lines, especially where lighting may be limited and intrusion detection is important. -
City Centers / Public Plazas
Where architecture or aesthetics favor discreet panoramic coverage rather than many visible cameras. -
Remote Outdoor Installations
Sites such as substations, infrastructure, or road intersections where ruggedness against weather, temperature variation, and vandalism are needed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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How many independent views/sensors does it have? | Four separate sensor channels; you can monitor four directions simultaneously. |
Can you zoom / tilt / roll the individual sensors after installation? | Yes. The camera supports remote pan, tilt, roll, and zoom (PTRZ) for each of the sensor heads, allowing re-orientation without physical access. |
What is the minimum light required? | Colour mode needs approx. 0.4 lux. In black & white or with IR (night) illumination, performance improves substantially in low light. |
How is clarity maintained in scenes with both bright and dark areas (e.g. windows + shadows)? | It uses Forensic WDR, which helps balance exposure so neither highlights blow out nor shadows lose detail. |
How effective is the IR illumination? | The IR is 360°, with individually controllable LEDs, providing coverage around the device in darkness. Performance depends on scene reflectivity, distance, etc. |
Is it suited for harsh outdoor weather / vandal risk? | Yes. It is rated IP66 (weather, dust), IK10 (impact resistance), and supports a wide operating temperature range. |
What are the power / bandwidth / storage considerations? | Four high-resolution video channels mean higher bandwidth and storage consumption; Zipstream helps reduce load. Also power supply needs to support all features (including IR, remote zoom/focus etc.). |
Does it store video locally if network fails? | Yes; has a memory card slot for local (edge) storage. |
What cybersecurity features are included? | Secure boot, signed OS, Edge Vault for hardware security, etc., to protect from tampering or unauthorized firmware. |