Product SKU: P3748-PLVE
Product Overview
Wide-area outdoor monitoring from a single mounting point is where the AXIS P3748-PLVE is built to perform. This 4-sensor panoramic camera delivers four independent 8MP channels, each capturing 3840×2160 resolution, covering four directions simultaneously from one installation position. Equipped with varifocal lenses ranging from approximately 3.18 mm to 7.42 mm per sensor head, plus remote pan, tilt, roll, and zoom (PTRZ) control, each sensor can be aimed and focused from the management software after installation without any physical access to the unit. Built-in 360-degree IR illumination with individually controlled LEDs provides all-round night coverage, while Forensic WDR handles scenes with extreme contrast. An onboard Deep Learning Processing Unit runs AXIS Object Analytics for detecting, classifying, tracking, and counting people and vehicles. Rated IP66 and IK10 with an operating range of -40 degrees C to +50 degrees C, the P3748-PLVE is built for demanding outdoor environments where both weather and physical interference are ongoing concerns.
Key Capabilities
4 x 8MP Simultaneous Coverage
Four independent sensor channels each deliver 4K (3840×2160) resolution, allowing a single camera position to monitor four distinct directions at once. This reduces the number of mounting points, cable runs, and NVR channels needed to cover a wide outdoor area.
Remote PTRZ Adjustment
Each of the 4 sensor heads supports remote pan, tilt, roll, and zoom via software. Installers and operators can aim, frame, and refocus individual channels after installation without returning to site, which is especially valuable on rooftops, poles, or restricted-access mounting positions.
360-Degree Built-In IR
Individually controlled IR LEDs are distributed around the unit to provide illumination across all sensor directions in darkness. Each LED group can be adjusted independently, reducing overexposure on near surfaces while extending useful range in other directions.
Onboard Deep Learning Analytics
The dedicated Deep Learning Processing Unit runs AXIS Object Analytics natively on the camera, enabling detection, classification, tracking, and counting of people and vehicles without relying on server-side processing. This keeps analytics active even when network connectivity is limited.
Forensic WDR
Forensic WDR balances exposure across areas of strong backlight and deep shadow in the same frame, preserving usable detail in both zones simultaneously. This is particularly relevant for outdoor scenes with direct sunlight, reflective surfaces, or vehicle headlights entering the field of view.
Edge Vault Cybersecurity
Hardware-based security through Edge Vault, combined with secure boot and a signed operating system, protects the camera against firmware tampering and unauthorised access. This is a meaningful consideration for infrastructure deployments and publicly mounted cameras in exposed locations.
Best For
- Large Open Outdoor Areas: Parks, plazas, and stadium perimeters where 4-directional coverage from a single pole or rooftop mount replaces multiple separate cameras.
- Campus and Industrial Site Monitoring: University grounds and industrial campuses with multiple approach paths, where centrally placed panoramic coverage reduces infrastructure across the site.
- Transport Hubs and Forecourts: Airport drop-off zones, terminal forecourts, and transit stations where shifting backlight conditions and wide pedestrian movement require both WDR and multi-direction coverage.
- Perimeter and Boundary Protection: Property lines and fenced boundaries where limited ambient lighting makes built-in 360-degree IR essential and deep learning analytics can flag intrusion events automatically.
- Remote or Hard-to-Access Installations: Substations, road intersections, and infrastructure sites where the PTRZ capability allows re-framing channels remotely without returning to the physical mounting point.
Why Choose the AXIS P3748-PLVE
The AXIS P3748-PLVE consolidates what would typically require 4 separate outdoor cameras into a single housing, each channel delivering 4K resolution with its own varifocal lens and individual PTRZ adjustment. Unlike fixed multi-sensor cameras where the sensor angles are locked at manufacture, the PTRZ system means coverage zones can be refined or completely redirected after mounting, making it genuinely adaptable to site changes over time. The onboard deep learning processor runs AXIS Object Analytics without offloading computation to a server, keeping people and vehicle detection active at the edge. The IK10-rated, IP66-sealed housing with a confirmed -40 degrees C to +50 degrees C operating range addresses the physical demands of exposed outdoor mounting in Australian conditions. The combination of built-in 360-degree IR, Forensic WDR, Zipstream compression, and Edge Vault cybersecurity in a single unit is what separates the P3748-PLVE from budget multi-sensor alternatives. Available through Security Wholesalers, the P3748-PLVE suits integrators and end users who need wide-area situational awareness at a professional specification level.
Buyer Tip – Bandwidth and Storage Planning: The P3748-PLVE streams 4 independent 4K channels simultaneously, which places significant load on network infrastructure and recording storage. Before specifying this camera, confirm that your NVR or VMS supports the full channel count at 4K, that your network switch and cabling can handle the aggregate throughput, and that Zipstream is enabled in the camera configuration to reduce storage consumption without sacrificing forensic detail in recorded footage.
Buyer Tip – Power Supply Requirements: Running 4 sensor heads with active IR illumination and onboard deep learning processing draws more power than a standard single-sensor camera. Verify that your PoE switch or injector meets the power budget for all active features, including remote zoom and focus. Undersupplied power is one of the most common causes of partial feature loss or instability in high-specification panoramic cameras like the P3748-PLVE.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
AXIS P3748-PLVE |
| Number of Sensors |
4 independent sensor channels |
| Resolution per Channel |
8 MP (3840 x 2160) per sensor |
| Frame Rate |
Approximately 12.5 or 15 fps per channel |
| Lens Type |
Varifocal, approximately 3.18-7.42 mm per sensor head |
| Horizontal Field of View |
360-degree total coverage (appropriate mount required) |
| Vertical Field of View |
Approximately 54-degree to 23-degree depending on zoom setting |
| Remote Adjustment |
PTRZ (pan, tilt, roll, zoom) per sensor head via software |
| Day/Night |
Day/night with removable IR cut filter |
| IR Illumination |
Built-in 360-degree IR with individually controllable LEDs |
| Minimum Illumination (Colour) |
Approximately 0.4 lux |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
Forensic WDR |
| Analytics |
AXIS Object Analytics (detect, classify, track, count people and vehicles); onboard Deep Learning Processing Unit |
| Video Compression |
H.264, H.265 with Axis Zipstream; multiple streams per channel |
| Local Storage |
Micro SD card slot |
| Weather Rating |
IP66 |
| Vandal Rating |
IK10 |
| Operating Temperature |
-40 degrees C to +50 degrees C |
| Cybersecurity |
Secure boot, signed OS, Edge Vault hardware security |
Ideal Use Cases
Public Parks and Plazas
A single P3748-PLVE mounted on a central pole can monitor all surrounding approaches simultaneously using its 4 independent sensor channels, reducing the number of devices and mounting structures needed across open public spaces.
University and Corporate Campuses
Campus environments with multiple pedestrian paths converging on central points benefit from the camera’s 4-direction coverage and AXIS Object Analytics, which can count and track people across all channels using the onboard deep learning processor.
Transport and Logistics Forecourts
Airport drop-off zones, bus terminals, and freight forecourts involve rapid lighting changes from vehicle headlights and direct sunlight. Forensic WDR maintains usable image detail across both bright and shadowed zones in the same frame.
Perimeter and Boundary Monitoring
Built-in 360-degree IR with individually controlled LEDs provides night coverage in all sensor directions, making the P3748-PLVE suitable for fence lines and property boundaries where ambient lighting is absent and intrusion detection is the primary requirement.
Critical Infrastructure Sites
Substations, water treatment facilities, and road intersections require cameras that can operate across extreme temperature ranges and resist tampering. The P3748-PLVE’s -40 degrees C to +50 degrees C rating, IK10 housing, and Edge Vault cybersecurity address these requirements directly.
Hard-to-Access Elevated Mounts
Rooftops, tall poles, and restricted-access positions benefit from PTRZ adjustment, which allows all 4 sensor channels to be aimed, zoomed, and refocused remotely via software without revisiting the mounting location after initial installation.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need 4-directional 4K outdoor coverage from a single mounting point, require remotely adjustable sensor framing via PTRZ, need onboard deep learning analytics for people and vehicle classification, and the deployment environment involves low light, extreme temperatures, or vandal risk.
- Choose a different model if: Your site only requires coverage in 1 or 2 directions, as a single-sensor or dual-sensor camera will reduce bandwidth, storage, and power consumption considerably. If continuous optical zoom and real-time directional control are the primary need, a PTZ camera is better suited. If budget is the primary constraint and analytic capability is not required, a simpler fixed multi-sensor without onboard deep learning will lower total system cost.
FAQs
- How does the PTRZ function differ from a PTZ camera?
PTRZ on the P3748-PLVE means each of the 4 fixed sensor heads can be repositioned and zoomed remotely via software after installation, avoiding the need to climb back to the camera. It does not provide continuous live pan, tilt, or zoom movement in response to real-time events the way a motorised PTZ camera does. Once set, the sensors hold their position until remotely adjusted again.
- Can the 4 sensor channels be recorded as separate streams?
Yes. Each of the 4 sensor channels operates independently and can deliver multiple streams simultaneously. This means each channel can be recorded at full resolution while also providing lower-resolution live view streams, subject to network and NVR capacity. H.264 and H.265 with Axis Zipstream are available per channel to manage bandwidth and storage load.
- What does the onboard Deep Learning Processing Unit actually do?
The dedicated processing unit runs AXIS Object Analytics directly on the camera without requiring a separate server or VMS to perform the computation. It can detect, classify, track, and count people and vehicles across the camera’s fields of view, and generate metadata and alerts based on defined rules. This means analytics remain active even if the connection to a central server is temporarily interrupted.
- Does the built-in IR cover all 4 sensor directions equally?
The IR LEDs are distributed around the camera housing and are individually controllable, allowing illumination to be balanced across directions. The effective range in each direction will depend on scene reflectivity, surface distances, and the zoom setting of the corresponding sensor. Individually controlling the LED groups helps reduce overexposure on close surfaces while preserving useful range in others.
- What is the confirmed operating temperature range for the P3748-PLVE?
The camera is rated to operate between -40 degrees C and +50 degrees C. The IP66 rating confirms protection against dust ingress and water jets, and the IK10 rating confirms resistance to impact. This combination makes the unit suitable for exposed outdoor mounting in Australian conditions across a broad range of climates.
- What happens to recorded footage if the network connection drops?
The P3748-PLVE includes a micro SD card slot for local edge storage. When configured, the camera can continue recording to the card during a network outage and resume uploading or syncing to the NVR when connectivity is restored, depending on VMS configuration. This provides a buffer against network interruptions at remote or exposed sites.
- Is the AXIS P3748-PLVE available through Security Wholesalers in Australia?
Yes, the AXIS P3748-PLVE is part of the Security Wholesalers range. For pricing, stock availability, or system configuration advice, contact Security Wholesalers directly. Given the power, network, and storage planning involved with a 4-channel 4K panoramic deployment, speaking with a specialist before ordering is worthwhile for larger projects.
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