AXIS FA51 Main Unit

AXIS FA51 Main Unit, viewed from its left angle
AXIS FA51 Main Unit, viewed from its front
AXIS FA51 Main Unit, viewed from its right angle
AXIS FA51 Main Unit, viewed from its top
AXIS FA51 Main Unit, viewed from its back
  • AXIS FA51 Main Unit, viewed from its left angle
  • AXIS FA51 Main Unit, viewed from its front
  • AXIS FA51 Main Unit, viewed from its right angle
  • AXIS FA51 Main Unit, viewed from its top
  • AXIS FA51 Main Unit, viewed from its back
AXIS FA51 Main Unit, viewed from its left angle
AXIS FA51 Main Unit, viewed from its front
AXIS FA51 Main Unit, viewed from its right angle
AXIS FA51 Main Unit, viewed from its top
AXIS FA51 Main Unit, viewed from its back
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Single-channel main unit with HDMI output
  • HDTV 1080p at full frame rate
  • AXIS Face Detector preinstalled
  • HDMI output for public viewing monitors
  • 1 configurable input/output port
  • Compatible with all AXIS FA Sensors Units
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Ideal for highly discreet surveillance in stores, banks, or offices, this single-channel main unit can connect to one sensor unit to display live video on a public viewing monitor helping deter would-be thieves and reduce shoplifting.

Deterrence and security

Featuring an HDMI output, AXIS FA51 allows you to connect external devices such as a PVM (Public Viewing Monitor). It includes AXIS Face Detector offering a proactive way to reduce shoplifting. When connected to a PVM this cost-effective main unit will highlight faces within bounding boxes and let would-be thieves believe they’re being monitored. When installed at store entrances it also helps you to optimize the security resources in-store. Furthermore, it offers support for one configurable input/output port so you can connect external devices for instance to activate lights.

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High performance

Compatible with all AXIS FA sensor units, AXIS FA51 supports one HDTV 1080p video stream at full frame rate to deliver excellent video quality. Thanks to Forensic WDR it provides clarity when there’s both dark and light areas in the scene. The main unit can connect directly to the PVM, offering lower latency and reducing the risk of network issues. Plus, as long as there’s power, it will continue to display images even when the network is down. Furthermore, Axis Zipstream significantly reduces bandwidth and storage requirements. And, Axis Edge Vault protects your Axis device ID and simplifies authorization of Axis devices on your network.

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Discreet and flexible

Like all modular camera systems, AXIS FA51 Main Unit is based on a divided network camera concept. The camera is split into a small and highly discreet sensor unit (made up of a lens and image sensor) and the main unit (including the body of the camera). The units are connected by a cable included with the sensor unit. This allows the sensor unit to be installed pretty much anywhere. Ideal for mounting in monitors and ATMs, this highly discreet unit blends in seamlessly with any environment, and the camera lens may be the only visible part.

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Wide Dynamic Range - WDR

For maximum forensic value and usability in scenes with both very bright and very dark areas. Read more
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Zipstream

Save bandwidth and space without sacrificing valuable information. Read more

Technical specifications

Datasheet (pdf)
Variants: AXIS FA51 Main Unit
Camera
Image sensor –
Wide dynamic range Forensic WDR
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color) –
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W) –
Thermal sensitivity (NETD) –
Thermal sensor resolution –
Video
Max video resolution 1920x1080
Max frames per second 25 / 30
Day and Night functionality –
Electronic image stabilization –
Multiple color palettes –
Lens
Focal length –
Varifocal lens No
Aperture –
Horizontal field of view –
Vertical field of view –
Lens mount –
Replaceable lens –
Compression
Zipstream Yes
H.264 Baseline, High, Main
H.265 –
Motion JPEG Yes
Audio
Audio Support –
Two-way audio –
System integration
Audio detection –
Active tampering Yes
Alarm inputs/outputs 2
Serial connectors –
AXIS Camera Application Platform Yes
Digital I/O Yes
Network
Power over Ethernet Yes
PoE Class 3
Security
HTTPS encryption Yes
IEEE 802.1X Yes
General
Built-in IR –
Local storage (memory card slot) Yes
Operating temperature -20 to 50 °C
Outdoor Ready –
Vandal rating –
IP rating IP4X
Power
Power (max) –
Power (average) –
DC input voltage –
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Included

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AXIS Face Detector

Face detection for loss prevention
AXIS Fence Guard icon

AXIS Fence Guard

For intrusion detection
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AXIS Loitering Guard

For detecting loiterers
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AXIS Motion Guard

Smart motion detection

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Part number for ordering

Name Axis region Part number
AXIS FA51 Main Unit AR, AU, BR, CN, EU, IN, JP, KR, UK, US 02196-001
AXIS FA51 Main Unit, 10 pcs AR, AU, BR, CN, EU, JP, KR, UK, US 02196-021
AXIS FA51 Main Unit IN 02196-113

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