[shortdesc]Dual-sensor outdoor box camera with wide and tele lenses delivering 8 MP and 2 MP imaging, Forensic WDR, Lightfinder 2.0, and rugged IP66/67 and IK10 protection.[/shortdesc]

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Model	AXIS P1518-E Box Camera
Image Sensors	8 MP 1/1.2" CMOS + 2 MP 1/2.8" CMOS
Lenses	5.9–13.8 mm F1.5–2.9; 10.9–29 mm F1.7
Day/Night	Automatic IR-cut filter
Power	PoE IEEE 802.3af/at; 10–28 V DC
Operating Temperature	-40 °C to 60 °C (full power)
Storage Temperature	-40 °C to 65 °C
Humidity	10–100% RH (condensing)
Casing	IP66/67, NEMA 4X, IK10-rated; aluminum & plastic
Color	White NCS S 1002-B
Dimensions	See datasheet dimension drawings
Weight	3650 g
Connectors	RJ45, 3.5 mm mic/line in, RS485/RS422, DC in, I/O terminal block
Storage Options	microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC; NAS support
Certifications	CSA, UL/cUL, CE, KC, EAC, VCCI, RCM

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[specifications]

Image Sensors	8 MP: 1x 1/1.2" progressive scan RGB CMOS, 2 MP: 1x 1/2.8" progressive scan RGB CMOS
Lenses	5.9–13.8 mm, F1.5–2.9; 10.9–29 mm, F1.7; IR-corrected; remote zoom/focus; P-iris
Field of View	5.9 mm: HFOV 114°–46°; VFOV 62°–26°; 29 mm: HFOV 29°–11°; VFOV 16°–6°
Minimum Illumination	Color: 0.05 lux (5.9 mm) / 0.06 lux (29 mm); B/W: 0.01 lux (both lenses)
Shutter Speed	Up to 1/71500 s depending on WDR and lens
WDR	Forensic WDR up to 120 dB
Low-light Technology	Lightfinder 2.0
Video Compression	H.264, H.265, Motion JPEG
Resolutions	5.9 mm up to 3840×2160; 29 mm up to 1920×1080
Frame Rate	Up to 25/30 fps (with WDR) in all resolutions; up to 50/60 fps (No WDR, 29 mm lens only)
Audio	Two-way audio; mic pairing; 24-bit LPCM, AAC-LC, G.711, G.726, Opus
Networking	IPv4/IPv6, HTTPS, QoS, SNMP, RTSP, RTP/SRTP, SSH, 802.1X, MQTT
Edge Storage	SD card encryption (AES-XTS-Plain64 256-bit)
Analytics	AXIS Object Analytics, Scene Metadata, VMD, tampering alarm, audio detection
Security Features	Axis Edge Vault, secure boot, signed OS, encrypted filesystem
Approvals	CISPR 35/32, EN 55035/55032, IEC 62262 IK10, IEC/EN 60529 IP66/67
Power	PoE Class 4; 13.2 W typical / 25.5 W max; 10–28 V DC
Operating Conditions	-40 °C to 60 °C; 10–100% RH
Wind Resistance	60 m/s sustained
DORI Ranges	5.9–13.8 mm (Tele): Detect up to 193.5 m; 29 mm (Tele): Detect up to 400.7 m

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[accesories]

Included Accessories	Camera, wall mount, installation guide, terminal blocks, connector guard, cable gaskets, owner authentication key
Optional Accessories	Axis IR Illuminator Kits, AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool, Axis Surveillance Cards

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AXIS P1518-E Box Camera

The AXIS P1518-E is a powerful dual-sensor outdoor box camera engineered for environments where wide situational coverage and detailed close-up capture are both required. With an 8 MP wide sensor and a 2 MP telephoto sensor, it delivers simultaneous overviews and forensic details. Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR ensure excellent color accuracy and clarity in near-dark and high-contrast scenes.

Designed for long-term reliability, this IP66/67-, IK10-, and NEMA 4X-rated camera withstands extreme temperatures, driving rain, dust, corrosion, and hurricane-force winds. It features Axis Edge Vault for hardware-based cybersecurity and includes advanced analytics such as AXIS Object Analytics for human and vehicle classification.

Dual-Sensor Precision with Advanced Low-Light Performance

• Simultaneous wide-angle and close-up imaging thanks to dual sensors.
• Lightfinder 2.0 enables exceptional color performance in near darkness.
• Forensic WDR ensures clear detail in high-contrast lighting scenarios.
• AI-powered analytics classify humans and vehicles with precision.
• Robust environmental protection with IP66/67, IK10, and NEMA 4X ratings.
• Remote zoom and focus streamline installation and fine-tuning.

Ideal Use Cases

• Critical infrastructure requiring long-range and wide-area monitoring.
• Perimeter protection with simultaneous overview and detailed capture.
• Transportation hubs where lighting conditions rapidly change.
• Industrial sites exposed to severe weather and demanding environments.
• Security applications requiring forensic-grade identification at distance.

Technical Specifications Summary

• Sensors: 8 MP 1/1.2" CMOS + 2 MP 1/2.8" CMOS
• Lenses: 5.9–13.8 mm and 10.9–29 mm varifocal, IR-corrected
• Low Light: 0.05 lux color (5.9 mm); Lightfinder 2.0
• WDR: Forensic WDR up to 120 dB
• Video: H.264/H.265/MJPEG; up to 4K/30 fps and 1080p/60 fps
• Audio: Two-way audio, AAC-LC, LPCM, Opus
• Power: PoE Class 4 or 10–28 V DC
• Ruggedness: IK10, IP66/67, NEMA 4X, -40 °C to 60 °C
• Cybersecurity: Edge Vault, secure boot, signed OS

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