Product Overview
For installers managing multi-camera panoramic deployments, the AXIS TM3814-E Skin Cover Black provides a straightforward way to change the visual appearance of AXIS M4317-PLVE and M4318-PLVE Panoramic Cameras. Sold as a 4-pack, these outdoor-ready covers are designed to integrate cleanly into the camera housing, covering mounting screws for a tidier finish and simplifying the process of re-painting or colour-matching cameras to their surroundings. The black finish is well suited to dark ceiling environments, recessed mounting positions, or any installation where a discreet low-profile look is a priority. Compatibility also extends to the AXIS M4317-PLR and M4318-PLR models, giving installers flexibility across related panoramic camera variants. With 4 covers supplied per pack, the TM3814-E is a practical accessory for sites running multiple units of these Axis panoramic cameras.
Key Capabilities
Black Finish for Discreet Placement
The black colour blends naturally into dark-coloured ceilings, recessed mounting positions, and low-profile indoor or covered outdoor environments where a visually unobtrusive camera appearance is important.
Outdoor-Ready Construction
These skin covers are confirmed as outdoor-ready, making them suitable for use with the M4317-PLVE and M4318-PLVE in covered external locations where the camera housing is exposed to the elements.
4-Pack Quantity for Multi-Camera Sites
Supplied as a pack of 4, the TM3814-E is sized for multi-camera installations, reducing the need for multiple separate orders and keeping costs and logistics manageable across larger deployments.
Clean Screw Coverage
The skin cover design conceals mounting screws, delivering a neater finished appearance once the camera is installed. This is particularly relevant in customer-facing or aesthetically sensitive spaces.
Best For
- Multi-Camera Panoramic Installations: The 4-pack format directly suits sites where 4 or more AXIS M4317-PLVE or M4318-PLVE units are deployed, reducing per-unit accessory costs.
- Dark Ceiling and Recessed Environments: The black finish is a practical match for dark-coloured ceilings and mounting surfaces where a neutral or white cover would stand out visually.
- Refreshing Camera Appearance Without Replacement: Where cameras need to be colour-matched to a refurbished or repainted space, the TM3814-E allows the housing appearance to be updated without replacing the camera itself.
Why Choose the AXIS TM3814-E Skin Cover Black
The AXIS TM3814-E is the confirmed compatible skin cover accessory for the AXIS M4317-PLVE and M4318-PLVE Panoramic Cameras, as well as the M4317-PLR and M4318-PLR variants. Where a generic or unverified cover might compromise the housing fit or cause installation issues, this Axis-branded accessory is designed to integrate correctly with the camera body, covering screws cleanly and maintaining the outdoor-ready characteristics of the original installation. The black colour option is not a universal fit for every installation but is specifically suited to environments where a dark finish reduces visual prominence or matches surrounding surfaces. Available through Security Wholesalers, the 4-pack format makes this a cost-effective solution for installers completing multi-camera panoramic projects, avoiding the need to source individual covers separately for each unit on site.
Buyer Decision Tips
Confirm Camera Model Before Ordering: The TM3814-E is specifically compatible with the AXIS M4317-PLVE, M4318-PLVE, M4317-PLR, and M4318-PLR. Verify that your installed or planned cameras are one of these exact models before purchasing, as this cover will not fit other Axis panoramic camera models outside this confirmed compatibility list.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Product Type |
Camera skin cover accessory |
| Model |
AXIS TM3814-E Skin Cover Black |
| Colour |
Black |
| Pack Quantity |
4 skin covers per pack |
| Compatible Camera Models |
AXIS M4317-PLVE, AXIS M4318-PLVE, AXIS M4317-PLR, AXIS M4318-PLR |
| Outdoor Ready |
Yes |
| Screw Coverage |
Yes – covers mounting screws for a clean finish |
| Package Weight |
0.66 lb (approx. 0.30 kg) |
| Box Dimensions |
7.15 x 6.5 x 6.35 inches |
| EAN |
7331021079564 |
| Brand |
Axis Communications |
| SKU |
02573-001 |
Ideal Use Cases
Corporate Office Ceilings
In offices with dark or charcoal ceilings, the black skin cover allows the M4317-PLVE or M4318-PLVE to blend into the ceiling surface, reducing visual prominence in boardrooms, reception areas, and open-plan workspaces.
Covered Outdoor Areas
The confirmed outdoor-ready rating makes the TM3814-E suitable for use in undercover car parks, loading dock overhangs, and covered walkways where the compatible panoramic cameras are mounted externally.
Multi-Site Retail Rollouts
For retail chains deploying multiple M4317-PLVE or M4318-PLVE units across several stores, the 4-pack format allows installers to carry consistent stock and standardise the camera appearance across all sites.
Post-Renovation Camera Updates
Where an existing installation has been repainted or refurbished, the TM3814-E allows the camera housing appearance to be updated to match the new colour scheme without replacing the cameras themselves.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your installation uses AXIS M4317-PLVE, M4318-PLVE, M4317-PLR, or M4318-PLR cameras and you need a black skin cover to match dark mounting surfaces, improve visual tidiness by concealing screws, or update the housing appearance across multiple units using the 4-pack quantity.
- Choose a different model if: Your cameras are not in the confirmed compatible range listed above, or if you require a skin cover in a colour other than black. Using an incompatible cover risks a poor housing fit and may affect the outdoor integrity of the installation.
FAQs
- Which camera models is the AXIS TM3814-E compatible with?
The TM3814-E Skin Cover Black is confirmed compatible with the AXIS M4317-PLVE, AXIS M4318-PLVE, AXIS M4317-PLR, and AXIS M4318-PLR Panoramic Cameras. It is not a universal accessory and should only be used with these specific models to ensure correct fit and housing integrity.
- What does the skin cover actually do?
The skin cover changes the external appearance of the camera housing. It provides a black finish that can match dark ceiling environments or blend into specific installation surfaces. It also covers the mounting screws, resulting in a cleaner, more professional finished appearance once the camera is installed.
- Can these skin covers be used in outdoor installations?
Yes. The TM3814-E is confirmed as outdoor-ready, meaning it is suitable for use with the compatible panoramic cameras in covered external locations such as undercover car parks, overhangs, and covered walkways. Always confirm that the camera itself is appropriately rated for the specific outdoor environment.
- How many skin covers are included in this pack?
The 02573-001 pack contains 4 skin covers. This quantity is intended for multi-camera installations where several M4317-PLVE or M4318-PLVE units are being deployed at the same site, making it more efficient to purchase covers in a single order rather than individually.
- Does fitting the skin cover affect the camera’s image quality or field of view?
No. The TM3814-E is a cosmetic housing accessory only. It does not alter the camera’s optics, sensor, field of view, or any imaging performance. Its purpose is entirely aesthetic, covering screws and providing a uniform black finish to the camera exterior. The skin cover is offered through Security Wholesalers as a compatible Axis-branded accessory for the supported panoramic camera models.
