Product SKU: P3827-PVE
Product Overview
Wide-area monitoring across a transport hub, campus, or open commercial building front typically demands multiple cameras with overlapping fields of view. The AXIS P3827-PVE changes that calculation by combining four sensors into a single cohesive 180° panoramic video stream at up to 3712 x 1856 resolution, all delivered over one IP address. Featuring a 3.3mm fixed lens, 180° horizontal and 90° vertical coverage, seamless image stitching with no visible centre join, horizon straightening, and up to 30 fps output, it gives operators a natural scene overview without the visual disruption of separate camera feeds. Equipped with ARTPEC-8 and a dedicated deep learning processing unit, it supports AXIS Object Analytics for on-camera detection and classification of humans and vehicles. It also includes Lightfinder, Forensic WDR, Axis Zipstream with H.264/H.265, IP66/IP67 weather protection, IK10 vandal resistance, and Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity. This makes it well suited to public spaces, campuses, car parks, transport areas, and commercial building perimeters where broad situational awareness from a single mounting point is the priority.
Key Capabilities
True 180° Panoramic Coverage
The P3827-PVE covers 180° horizontally and 90° vertically from a single mounting point, reducing the number of cameras needed to monitor building fronts, transport concourses, open car parks, and commercial plazas. This broad coverage makes it practical for projects where wide situational awareness matters more than zoom capability.
Seamlessly Stitched 7MP Stream
Four sensor images are combined into one smooth panoramic stream at up to 3712 x 1856 resolution with no distracting centre stitch line. This makes live monitoring and forensic review more intuitive, allowing operators to track people or vehicles across a wide scene without switching between separate camera views.
Deep Learning Analytics on the Edge
Built on ARTPEC-8 with a dedicated deep learning processing unit, the P3827-PVE runs AXIS Object Analytics directly on the camera. It can detect and classify humans, vehicles, and vehicle types without relying on a separate analytics server, improving alert relevance and making recorded footage faster to search during investigations.
Lightfinder and Forensic WDR
Lightfinder helps maintain colour detail in low-light conditions, reaching down to 0.15 lux colour and 0.05 lux black and white. Forensic WDR handles high-contrast scenes such as entrances with bright daylight and shaded interior areas, improving image usability across the full 180° field of view.
Axis Zipstream Compression
Zipstream works with H.264 and H.265 to reduce bandwidth and storage requirements by focusing compression resources on areas of low activity while preserving detail where it matters. For a high-resolution continuous panoramic stream, this compression efficiency has a meaningful impact on storage planning and network load.
Rugged Outdoor and Cybersecure Construction
IP66/IP67 weather protection and IK10 vandal resistance keep the unit operating in exposed outdoor locations. Axis Edge Vault, signed OS, secure boot, and a FIPS 140-2 level 2 certified TPM address the cybersecurity requirements increasingly expected on professional and government surveillance installations.
Best For
- Transport Hubs and Platforms: The seamless 180° stream with horizon straightening makes it easier for operators to monitor platforms, concourses, and station entries where tracking pedestrian movement across a wide, level scene is the priority.
- Open Campuses and Courtyards: A single P3827-PVE mounted at a central position covers wide outdoor gathering areas, walkways, and building approaches, reducing installation points while supporting AXIS Object Analytics for smarter event detection.
- Commercial Building Fronts and Car Parks: The 180° horizontal field of view covers building entries, vehicle rows, and access lanes without requiring multiple overlapping cameras, simplifying cabling and licence costs on projects where total coverage is the goal.
- High-Security Sites Requiring Verified Cybersecurity: With FIPS 140-2 level 2 certified TPM, Axis Edge Vault, signed OS, and secure boot, the P3827-PVE meets cybersecurity expectations on government, critical infrastructure, and enterprise installations where hardware security validation is required.
Why Choose the AXIS P3827-PVE
Standard wide-angle cameras distort the scene at the edges, and fisheye cameras require significant dewarping before the image is usable. The P3827-PVE takes a different approach, combining four sensors into one smooth, horizon-corrected 180° stream that looks natural on screen without dewarping effort. At 3712 x 1856 resolution and up to 30 fps, the stream retains enough detail for practical investigative use across the full panoramic field. The inclusion of ARTPEC-8 with a deep learning processing unit means AXIS Object Analytics runs on the camera itself, reducing reliance on server-side processing. Forensic WDR and Lightfinder handle the lighting challenges common to outdoor perimeter and entrance monitoring, while Axis Zipstream manages the storage demands of continuous wide-area recording. Installers and end users sourcing the P3827-PVE through Security Wholesalers also benefit from access to Australian product support, with IP66/IP67 and IK10 protection ensuring the unit remains operational in demanding outdoor environments over the long term.
Buyer Decision Tips
No Built-In IR: The P3827-PVE relies on Lightfinder and ambient light rather than built-in IR illumination. It reaches 0.15 lux colour and 0.05 lux black and white, which covers most situations with even minimal site lighting. For locations that go into complete darkness, plan for external illumination as part of the installation design. Axis offers compatible illuminator accessories that can be integrated into the system rather than retrofitted later.
Fixed Lens and Coverage Planning: The 3.3mm fixed lens is optimised for broad panoramic overview rather than long-distance detail. Mounting height and distance from the monitored area should be confirmed during site assessment, as the fixed field of view cannot be adjusted after installation. For locations requiring identification detail at distance beyond what a wide panoramic lens can deliver, a separate directional camera at that focal point may need to be included in the design alongside the P3827-PVE.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
AXIS P3827-PVE |
| Part Number |
02450-001 |
| Product Type |
Outdoor Multisensor Panoramic Network Camera |
| Resolution Class |
7MP |
| Maximum Video Resolution |
3712 x 1856 |
| Maximum Frame Rate |
Up to 30 fps |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.8″ CMOS |
| Lens |
3.3mm fixed lens |
| Horizontal Field of View |
180° |
| Vertical Field of View |
90° |
| Image Stitching |
Seamless stitching across four images into one panoramic stream |
| Horizon Straightening |
Yes |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.15 lux colour / 0.05 lux black and white |
| Low-Light Technology |
Axis Lightfinder |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
Forensic WDR |
| Built-In IR |
No |
| Compression |
H.264, H.265, Axis Zipstream |
| Analytics |
AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Speed Monitor, AXIS Radar Data Visualizer |
| Deep Learning Processor |
ARTPEC-8 with dedicated deep learning processing unit |
| IP Rating |
IP66, IP67 |
| Vandal Rating |
IK10 |
| Operating Temperature |
-40 °C to +55 °C |
| Local Storage |
Memory card slot supported |
| Cybersecurity |
Axis Edge Vault, signed OS, secure boot, FIPS 140-2 level 2 certified TPM |
| Sustainability |
BFR/CFR free, PVC free |
Ideal Use Cases
Transport Platforms and Concourses
The seamless 180° stream and horizon straightening give operators a natural view across platforms, entry concourses, and pedestrian transit corridors. AXIS Object Analytics can flag human presence or vehicle movement at defined zones, supporting both live response and post-incident review.
Campus and Education Site Perimeters
A single P3827-PVE can cover a courtyard, building approach, or shared outdoor area that would otherwise need 3 or 4 narrower cameras. Lightfinder handles dusk-to-dark transitions as outdoor lighting changes, making it practical for school grounds, university campuses, and shared facilities.
Commercial Building Fronts and Entries
Mounted above a commercial entrance, the 180° field covers the approach, entry point, and flanking facades in one stream. Forensic WDR manages the contrast between bright outdoor light and shaded entry areas, keeping the image usable across the full panoramic width.
Car Parks and Open Vehicle Areas
The 180° horizontal coverage reduces the number of cameras required to monitor vehicle rows and access lanes in open car parks. AXIS Object Analytics supports vehicle type classification, useful for access management and post-incident review when vehicle details are relevant.
Government and Critical Infrastructure Sites
The FIPS 140-2 level 2 certified TPM, Axis Edge Vault, signed OS, and secure boot address the cybersecurity requirements of government, utilities, and infrastructure operators. IP66/IP67 and IK10 ratings support deployment in exposed outdoor locations with long operational life expectations.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your project requires a seamless 180° panoramic view from a single IP address, with on-camera deep learning analytics, FIPS 140-2 certified hardware security, and outdoor-rated durability for public, commercial, or critical infrastructure sites.
- Choose a different model if: You need optical zoom or the ability to adjust the field of view after installation. A motorised varifocal or PTZ camera would be better suited to locations where lens framing needs to be refined on site or changed over time. If the site goes into complete darkness and external illumination cannot be added, a camera with built-in IR should be considered instead.
- Choose a different model if: You need full 360° coverage from a single device. The P3827-PVE covers 180° per unit. Two units can be mounted back-to-back using a compatible dual camera mount to achieve full 360° coverage, but if a single-device 360° solution is preferred, a fisheye camera may be worth evaluating.
FAQs
- How does the seamless stitching on the P3827-PVE differ from a standard multi-camera panoramic setup?
The P3827-PVE combines four sensor images into a single cohesive video stream with no visible centre stitch line, displayed as one continuous 180° view. A multi-camera setup using separate streams requires operators to switch between views or rely on a VMS to composite the feeds, which can create visual disruption when tracking movement across the scene boundary.
- What is the maximum video resolution and frame rate?
The P3827-PVE records at up to 3712 x 1856 resolution at up to 30 fps. This resolution is delivered as a single panoramic stream combining the four sensors, giving operators detailed wide-area footage suitable for both live monitoring and post-incident review.
- Does the P3827-PVE have built-in IR illumination?
No, built-in IR is not included. The camera reaches a minimum illumination of 0.15 lux colour and 0.05 lux black and white using Lightfinder, which covers many sites with ambient or perimeter lighting. For sites that go into complete darkness, external illumination should be specified as part of the installation design. Axis offers compatible illuminator accessories for this purpose.
- How does AXIS Object Analytics work on this camera?
AXIS Object Analytics runs directly on the P3827-PVE using the ARTPEC-8 processor and dedicated deep learning processing unit. It detects and classifies humans, vehicles, and vehicle types within defined zones across the panoramic field of view, without sending footage to a separate server for processing. This reduces latency for alerts and makes recorded footage easier to filter during forensic searches.
- Can two P3827-PVE units be combined for 360° coverage?
Yes. Two P3827-PVE cameras can be mounted back-to-back using a compatible Axis dual camera mount to achieve a complete 360° overview. This configuration suits open plazas, central poles in large outdoor areas, and public spaces where operators need to monitor all directions from a single mounting position. Each camera operates independently with its own IP address and stream.
- Is the P3827-PVE suitable for outdoor installation in Australian conditions?
Yes. The P3827-PVE carries IP66 and IP67 weather protection ratings along with IK10 vandal resistance, and it operates across a temperature range of -40 °C to +55 °C. This covers the range of outdoor conditions typical across Australian commercial, public, and industrial sites. It is part of the Security Wholesalers range and is suited to exposed mounting positions including building walls, poles, and covered outdoor structures.
- What cybersecurity features does the P3827-PVE include?
The P3827-PVE includes Axis Edge Vault, a signed operating system, secure boot, and a FIPS 140-2 level 2 certified TPM. These features protect the device against firmware tampering, unauthorised access, and hardware-level attacks. This level of hardware security validation is increasingly required on government, critical infrastructure, and enterprise surveillance projects where cybersecurity compliance is part of the procurement specification.
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