Axis F2137-RE 5MP Fisheye Sensor Unit
The Axis F2137-RE is a rugged, modular 5MP fisheye sensor designed for outdoor surveillance systems requiring ultra-wide panoramic coverage. Part of Axis's F-series modular camera platform, this sensor delivers 185° horizontal field of view through a compact 1.98mm fixed focal length lens, enabling comprehensive situational awareness when paired with compatible Axis F91 main units. The form factor eliminates blind spots and reduces the number of sensor units required per installation, lowering total system cost across large-scale deployments.
Key Features
- 5MP Resolution (2592×1944): Delivers sharp panoramic imagery with sufficient pixel density for detail capture across the 185° field of view
- 185° Horizontal Panoramic Coverage: Ultra-wide fisheye geometry captures expansive surveillance zones in single sensor unit
- IP66 and IP6K9K Rated: Fully sealed against dust ingress and rated for high-pressure water jet environments, ensuring long-term outdoor reliability
- 1.98mm Fixed Focal Length Lens: Optimized for panoramic capture with no mechanical focus adjustment required, reducing maintenance points
- Built-in IR Night Vision (0.3m): Integrated infrared capability enables surveillance in low-light and nighttime conditions
- Wide Operating Temperature Range: Functions reliably from -40° to 60°C for extreme climate deployments
- PoE Class 5 Power: Standard power delivery via single network cable
Technical Specifications
- Sensor Type: Fisheye
- Resolution: 5MP panoramic
- Frame Rate: 30 fps @ 5MP without WDR; 20 fps @ 5MP with WDR; 60 fps @ Quad HD (2560×1440) without WDR; 30 fps @ Quad HD with WDR
- WDR: Supported with compatible F91 main unit
- IP Rating: IP66, IP6K9K
- Night Vision: Yes, with 0.3m IR distance
- Operating Temperature: -40° to 60°C
- PoE Class: 5
- Weight: 0.12 lbs
- Compliance: RoHS (EU Directive 2011/65/EU and 2015/863); REACH (EC No 1907/2006); PVC-free; BFR/CFR-free
Compatible Main Units
This sensor module works exclusively with Axis F-series main units: AXIS F9111, AXIS F9111-R Mk II, AXIS F9114, AXIS F9114-R Mk II, and AXIS F9114-B Mk II. The modular design allows flexible configuration of panoramic and standard camera combinations on a single main unit.
Applications
- Outdoor perimeter monitoring and parking lot surveillance
- Industrial facility and warehouse coverage
- Coastal and corrosive environment deployments (IP6K9K rated)
- Large-scale campus and infrastructure monitoring
- Washdown and high-pressure environment installations
Marty AllisonPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
The F2137-RE represents a cost-effective solution for deployments requiring extensive panoramic coverage without multiplying camera hardware. The fixed 1.98mm lens eliminates mechanical focus failure points common in field-deployed systems, while the IP6K9K rating exceeds standard IP66 requirements, making it suitable for aggressive washdown environments and coastal salt-spray atmospheres. Built-in IR and WDR support (via compatible main unit) enable 24/7 operation without external lighting.
The modular architecture allows system designers to combine fisheye and standard perspective sensors on a single F91 main unit, optimizing network bandwidth and storage consumption versus traditional fixed-camera arrays. Five-year warranty reflects Axis's confidence in outdoor durability.
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