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Description

Axis 02188-304 15MP PTZ Camera

The Axis 02188-304 is a professional-grade PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) camera engineered for large-scale surveillance deployments requiring exceptional image clarity and operational flexibility. With 15 megapixel resolution, 10x optical zoom, and comprehensive day/night monitoring capabilities, this camera delivers detailed, actionable footage across expansive indoor and outdoor areas in virtually any lighting condition.

Key Features

  • 15 megapixel resolution for superior detail capture and long-distance identification
  • 10x optical zoom for flexible area coverage without image degradation
  • Day/Night IR capability for 24/7 surveillance beyond daylight hours
  • Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology for balanced exposure in mixed lighting scenarios
  • Two-way audio support for real-time interactive communication
  • H.264 compression for optimized bandwidth and storage efficiency
  • IP52-rated housing providing dust and water resistance
  • PoE+ (802.3at) powered for streamlined installation and reduced cabling complexity

Technical Highlights

The 15MP sensor combined with 10x optical zoom enables operators to monitor expansive areas while maintaining the ability to zoom in on critical details without quality loss. This balance is essential for surveillance systems covering parking lots, campuses, transportation hubs, and large commercial facilities.

H.264 video compression significantly reduces bandwidth consumption and storage requirements without compromising visual fidelity—a critical consideration for high-resolution deployments. WDR technology ensures usable video in challenging lighting environments, from bright sunlight reflecting off glass to dimly lit interior spaces, making the camera highly adaptable across diverse deployment contexts.

The integrated Day/Night IR functionality extends surveillance capability seamlessly through darkness, eliminating blind spots during low-light hours. Two-way audio enables real-time communication, supporting security personnel in issuing warnings, requesting information, or coordinating responses to incidents.

IP52 protection shields the camera from dust ingress and water spray, supporting both indoor installation and semi-outdoor deployments where environmental exposure is moderate. PoE+ power delivery simplifies infrastructure requirements by delivering both power and data through a single cable run.

Applications

Ideal for enterprise security, municipal surveillance, transportation facilities, and large commercial properties requiring wide-area coverage with zoom capability. Suitable for both fixed monitoring and active tracking scenarios where operators need rapid pan-tilt response combined with high-resolution detail capture.

Marty Allison
Marty Allison
Perspective based on aggregated IPSD and affiliated engineering team experience.

The 02188-304 strikes an effective balance between resolution and operational capability. The 15MP sensor provides substantial detail density for forensic review and identification tasks, while the 10x optical zoom addresses the practical need to shift coverage rapidly across large premises without maintaining multiple fixed cameras. WDR implementation proves essential in mixed-use environments where both interior and exterior monitoring from a single position is necessary.

PoE+ power delivery reduces installation costs and complexity compared to separate power infrastructure. This camera suits organizations that prioritize image quality, operational flexibility, and simplified deployment in large surveillance environments.

Specifications
Form Factor: PTZ
Resolution: 15MP
Lens Type: 10x optical zoom
IR Low Light: Day/Night
Features: WDR
Video Compression: H.264
Audio Support: Two-way
PoE Power: PoE+ (802.3at)
IP Rating: IP52
Type: PTZ
Product Type: PTZ
Night Vision: IR
Housing Color: White
Environment Rating: Outdoor
Wdr: WDR
Ir Lowlight: Day/Night
Compression: H.265; H.264; Zipstream
Onvif: Yes
Audio: Audio input
Lens Focal Length: Varifocal 4.7-47 mm (10x optical zoom)
Color: 0.09luxat30IREF1.6 Videostreaming
Application: Programming Interface
Environment: Power
Image Sensor: CMOS
Lightfinder: Lightfinder 2.0
Wide Dynamic Range: Forensic WDR
Min Illumination/ Light Sensitivity (b/w: 0.01 lux
Signed OS: Yes
Secure Boot: Yes
Local Storage (memory Card Slot: Yes
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 °C
Max Frames Per Second: 25/30
Day And Night Functionality: Yes
Horizontal Field Of View: 61.8-6.7 °
Vertical Field Of View: 36.3-3.8 °
Pan Range: 360 with autoflip
Tilt Range: 0 to -180
Guard Tour: limited guard tour
Digital Zoom: 12
Zipstream: Yes
H.264: Baseline, High, Main
H.265: Yes
PoE Class: 4
Variants: AXIS M5000-G EU AXIS M5000-G JP AXIS M5000-G US
Minimum Illumination B/W: 0.01 lux at 30 IRE F1.6; 0.01 lux at 50 IRE F1.6 Overview cameras:; 0.03 lux at 30 IRE F2.0; 0.03 lux at 50 IRE F2.0
Shutter Speed: PTZ camera: 1/66500 s to 2 s Overview cameras: 1/50000 s to 2 s
Model: ARTPEC-7
Frame Rate: PTZ camera: Up to 25/30 fps with power line frequency 50/60 Hz Overview cameras: Up to 12 fps with power line frequency 50/60 Hz
Streaming Modes: unicast and multicast
Video Streaming: Multiple, individually configurable streams in H.264, H.265 and Motion JPEG Axis Zipstream technology in H.264 and H.265 Controllable frame rate and bandwidth VBR/ABR/MBR H.264/H.265 Low latency mode Video streaming indicator
Image Settings Scene Profiles: indoor, forensic
Signal-to-noise Ratio: >55 dB
Security: IP address filtering, HTTPS encryption, IEEE 802.1x (EAP-TLS) network access control, user access log, centralized certificate management
Network Protocols: IPv4, IPv6 USGv6, ICMPv4/ICMPv6, HTTP, HTTPS , HTTP/ 2, TLS , QoS Layer 3 DiffServ, FTP, SFTP, CIFS/SMB, SMTP, mDNS (Bonjour), UPnP , SNMP v1/v2c/v3 (MIB- II), DNS/DNSv6, DDNS, NTP, PTP, NTS, RTSP, RTCP, RTP, SRTP/RTSPS, TCP, UDP, IGMPv1/v2/v3, DHCPv
Video Management Systems: Compatible with AXIS Camera Station Edge, AXIS Camera Station Pro, AXIS Camera Station 5, and video management software from Axis’ partners available at axis.com/vms .
Onscreen Controls: Focus recall area Video streaming indicator Privacy masks Day/night shift
Event Conditions Device Status: above operating temperature, above or below operating temperature, below operating temperature, IP address removed, network lost, new IP address, storage failure, system ready, within operating temperature
Event Conditions Edge Storage: recording ongoing, storage disruption, storage health issues detected
Event Conditions I/O: manual trigger, virtual input MQTT subscribe
Event Conditions PTZ: PTZ malfunctioning, PTZ movement, PTZ preset position reached, PTZ ready
Scheduled And Recurring: scheduled event
Event Conditions Video: average bitrate degradation, day-night mode, live stream open
Event Actions Guard Tours: Run while the rule is active, start MQTT publish
Event Actions Notification: email, HTTP, HTTPS, TCP and SNMP trap
Event Actions Record Video: SD card and network share
Upload Of Images Or Video Clips: FTP, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, network share and email Day-night mode, overlay text, preset positions, WDR mode
Data Streaming: Event data
Built-in Installation Aids: Pixel counter
Included: AXIS Loitering Guard, AXIS Video Motion Detection, audio detection, shock detection, advanced gatekeeper Support for AXIS Camera Application Platform enabling installation of third-party applications, see axis.com/ acap
EMC Japan: VCCI Class A
EMC USA: FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A
EMC Canada: ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
Safety: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1, IEC/EN/UL 62368-1
Wireless: EN 62311, EN 300220-2, EN 301489-1, EN 301489-3, MIC, FCC Part 15 Subpart C, RSS-210
Cybersecurity: ETSI EN 303 645, BSI IT Security Label, FIPS-140, EN 18031-1
Documentation: AXIS OS Hardening Guide Axis Vulnerability Management Policy Axis Security Development Model AXIS OS Software Bill of Material (SBOM) To download documents, go to axis.com/support/ cybersecurity/resources To read more about Axis cybersecurity suppor
Casing: IP51-rated Repaintable plastic casing, polycarbonate (PC) dome
Sustainability: PVC free, BFR/CFR free
Connectors: RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T PoE DC input terminal block
Operating Conditions: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Humidity 10–85% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions Height: 138 mm (5.4 in), ø 247 mm (9.7 in)
Weight: 1.95 kg (4.3 lb)
Optional Accessories: AXIS TM5601 Conduit Back Box AXIS TM5801 Black Dome For more accessories, see axis.com
Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Polish, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Czech, Swedish, Finnish, Turkish, Thai, Vietnamese
Power Requirement: 30W PoE 802.3at or 24V
Ingress Protection: IP52
Shipping Weight: 5.450 lb
Mounting Type: Surface mount or Axis PTZ standard mount
Country of Origin: Thailand
UNSPSC: 46171610
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