AXIS F9104-B Mk II 4K Barebone Main Unit

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Detailed Specifications

Description

AXIS F9104-B Mk II 4-Channel Barebone AI Main Unit, Video Only

The AXIS F9104-B Mk II is a UL-recognized, 4-channel barebone main unit sold without a casing, made for integration into UL-certified end products. It needs AXIS F21, F41 or F7225-RE sensor units, which plug into its four FAKRA connectors. It delivers up to 4K at 12/15 fps per channel, runs AXIS Object Analytics on a deep learning processing unit (DLPU), and includes Axis Edge Vault with FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified key storage. It has no audio, I/O or serial ports; choose the AXIS F9114-B Mk II if you need them.

Key Specifications

Channels / sensor inputs	4 (4x FAKRA)
Max video resolution	3840x2160 (8MP); varies by sensor unit
Frame rate	4K at 15/12.5 fps; 5MP at 20/20 fps; 1080p at 30/25 fps; 720p at 60/50 fps
Compatible sensor units	AXIS F21, AXIS F41 and AXIS F7225-RE sensor units
Processing	ARTPEC-8 with deep learning processing unit (DLPU)
Onboard analytics	AXIS Object Analytics (humans, vehicle types), AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Video Motion Detection
Audio / I/O	None; USB 2.0 Type A only
Storage	microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC with encryption; NAS
Power	PoE IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 2 Class 4 or 10–48 VDC; typical 11.5 W, max 25.5 W
Cybersecurity	Axis Edge Vault, TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 Level 2), secure boot, signed video
Casing	Barebone (no casing), UL recognized component
Operating temperature	-40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F)

Full specifications are listed in the Detailed Specifications tab.

Why Choose the AXIS F9104-B Mk II?

UL-recognized component, sold without a casing for integration
Four FAKRA sensor inputs: mix up to four different AXIS F sensor units
Up to 4K (3840x2160) at 12/15 fps per channel; 1080p at 30/25 fps
Deep learning processing unit with AXIS Object Analytics and AXIS Scene Metadata preinstalled
Network, FAKRA, DC power and USB 2.0 connectors only
Axis Edge Vault, TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 Level 2), signed OS and secure boot
Weighs 115 g (0.25 lb)
5-year Axis warranty

How the AXIS F Modular System Works

The AXIS F9104-B Mk II is the brain of a divided camera: the main unit handles video processing, analytics, storage, power and the network connection, while small AXIS F sensor units hold the lens and image sensor. The sensors connect over AXIS TU6007-E, TU6004-E or TU6005 Plenum cables with FAKRA connectors, so the sensors can sit in tight or hidden spots and the main unit can be installed out of sight. With four channels you can combine up to four different sensor units, for example a pinhole, a dome and a fisheye, on one unit. One VMS license covers the main unit instead of one per camera.

Resolution and Frame Rates per Channel

Each channel delivers up to 4K (3840x2160) at 15/12.5 fps with an 8MP sensor unit, 5MP at 20/20 fps, Quad HD at 30/25 fps or 1080p at 30/25 fps with a 2MP sensor. The thermal QQVGA sensor runs at 8.3 fps. Zipstream in H.264 and H.265 lowers bandwidth and storage, and the storage profile sets the right Zipstream level for any VMS.

AI Analytics at the Edge

The deep learning processing unit runs AXIS Object Analytics, preinstalled, to detect, classify, track and count humans and vehicle types (cars, buses, trucks, bikes) with scenarios such as line crossing, object in area, time in area, crossline counting, occupancy in area and tailgating detection. AXIS Scene Metadata adds faces, license plates and color attributes for forensic search. AXIS Sensor Metrics Dashboard is included and supports GPS and Modbus data sources. A USB 2.0 port is prepared for future applications.

Built-In Cybersecurity

Axis Edge Vault, a hardware-based cybersecurity platform, protects the device with a TPM 2.0 secure keystore (CC EAL4+, FIPS 140-2 Level 2), a secure element (CC EAL 6+) and system-on-chip security (TEE). Signed OS, secure boot, signed video, Axis device ID and an encrypted filesystem are standard, along with IEEE 802.1X, MACsec, HTTPS/HSTS and TLS 1.2/1.3.

Barebone Design for Integration

Sold without a casing, the F9104-B Mk II is a UL-recognized component for building into UL-certified end products. FAKRA connectors give the sensor cables a tight connection. Power comes from PoE (IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 2 Class 4) or a 10–48 VDC input, and the board works from -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F). It has network, FAKRA, DC power and USB connectors only, with no audio, I/O or serial ports.

Typical Applications

Integration into UL-certified end products such as kiosks, cabinets and machines
Multi-sensor video systems that do not need audio or I/O
ATMs, entrances and other discreet monitoring points
Retail and banking installations

Compatible Accessories

The AXIS F9104-B Mk II needs AXIS F sensor units. Compatible sensor units, available at Affinitech Store:

Cables, connectors, mounts and storage for the AXIS F9104-B Mk II, available at Affinitech Store:

Compare AXIS F91 Main Units

Model	Max resolution	Type	Best for
AXIS F9114-R Mk II	4K (3840x2160), 4 channels at up to 12/15 fps	4-channel rugged main unit, AI (DLPU), audio and I/O	Vehicles and high-vibration sites with up to four sensors
AXIS F9111-R Mk II	4K at 30 fps or 720p at up to 180 fps, 1 channel	1-channel rugged main unit, AI (DLPU), audio and I/O	One sensor, high frame rates and fast-moving scenes
AXIS F9114-B Mk II	4K (3840x2160), 4 channels at up to 12/15 fps	4-channel barebone main unit, UL recognized, AI, audio and I/O	Integration into UL-certified end products
AXIS F9104-B Mk II (this camera)	4K (3840x2160), 4 channels at up to 12/15 fps	4-channel barebone main unit, UL recognized, AI, video only	Integration where audio and I/O are not needed
AXIS F9114	4K (3840x2160); 1080p at 30 fps on 4 channels	4-channel main unit, audio and I/O (discontinued)	Existing installs; replaced by the F9114-R Mk II
AXIS F9111	4K (3840x2160); 1080p at 60 fps or 720p at 180 fps	1-channel main unit, audio and I/O (discontinued)	Existing installs; replaced by the F9111-R Mk II
AXIS F9114-B	4K (3840x2160); 1080p at 30 fps on 4 channels	4-channel barebone main unit, audio and I/O (discontinued)	Existing installs; replaced by the F9114-B Mk II

Bulk packs: AXIS F9114-R Mk II (8-pack), 02999-021 and AXIS F9111-R Mk II (8-pack), 02998-021.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the AXIS F9104-B Mk II

Is the AXIS F9104-B Mk II a complete camera?

No. It is a main unit: it handles processing, analytics, storage, power and the network, and it needs up to four sensor units from the AXIS F21 or F41 series or the AXIS F7225-RE pinhole sensor.

Which sensor units work with the AXIS F9104-B Mk II?

The datasheet lists AXIS F21 sensor units, AXIS F41 sensor units and the AXIS F7225-RE Pinhole Sensor. Capture modes cover 2MP, 5MP and 8MP sensor units and the QQVGA thermal sensor unit.

How many sensor units can I connect?

Up to four, one per FAKRA connector, and you can mix different sensor units on the same main unit.

What resolution and frame rate does it support?

Per channel: 4K (3840x2160) at 15/12.5 fps with an 8MP sensor unit, 5MP at 20/20 fps, Quad HD at 30/25 fps, 1080p at 30/25 fps and 720p at 60/50 fps with a 2MP sensor unit.

Which analytics are included?

AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Video Motion Detection and AXIS Sensor Metrics Dashboard are included, running on a deep learning processing unit. Third-party ACAP applications can be installed.

How is it powered?

Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 2 Class 4, or 10–48 VDC through a 3-pin terminal block; typical 11.5 W, max 25.5 W.

Does it support audio and I/O?

No. The AXIS F9104-B Mk II has network, FAKRA, DC power and USB 2.0 connectors only. For audio inputs and I/O ports, choose the AXIS F9114-B Mk II.

Does it record locally?

Yes. It supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards with SD card encryption (AES-XTS-Plain64 256bit), plus recording to network-attached storage (NAS).

What cybersecurity features does it have?

Axis Edge Vault with a TPM 2.0 secure keystore (CC EAL4+, FIPS 140-2 Level 2), a secure element (CC EAL 6+), signed OS, secure boot, signed video, Axis device ID and an encrypted filesystem.

What does barebone mean?

The unit is sold without a casing. It is a UL-recognized component intended for integration into UL-certified end products.

What operating temperatures does it handle?

-40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F) at 10–95% RH, non-condensing.

What warranty does it have?

A 5-year Axis warranty.

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Detailed Specifications

AXIS F9104-B Mk II Specifications

Specification	Details
System on chip (SoC)
Model	ARTPEC-8
Memory	4096 MB RAM, 8192 MB Flash
Compute capabilities	Deep learning processing unit (DLPU)
Video
Video compression	H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC) Baseline, Main and High Profiles; H.265 (MPEG-H Part 2/HEVC) Main Profile; Motion JPEG
Resolution	Up to 3840x2160 8MP; up to 2592x1944 5MP; up to 1920x1080 HDTV 2MP; up to 160x120 (resolution varies depending on the sensor unit used)
Frame rate	Up to 60/50 fps (60/50 Hz) in all resolutions; up to 8.3 fps (60/50 Hz) in all resolutions (see capture modes below)
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
Signal-to-noise ratio	>55 dB
Image settings	Contrast, brightness, sharpness, white balance, tone mapping, exposure mode, exposure zones, compression, rotation: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° including corridor format, mirroring, dynamic text and image overlay, privacy masks, polygon privacy mask
Network
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, RTP, SRTP/RTSPS, TCP, UDP, IGMPv1/v2/v3, RTCP, ICMP, DHCPv4/v6, ARP, SSH, LLDP, CDP, MQTT v3.1.1, Secure syslog (RFC 3164/5424, UDP/TCP/TLS), Link-Local address (ZeroConf)
System integration
Application Programming Interface	Open API for software integration, including VAPIX®, metadata and AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP); one-click cloud connection; ONVIF® Profile G, ONVIF® Profile M, ONVIF® Profile S and ONVIF® Profile T
Video management systems	Compatible with AXIS Camera Station Edge, AXIS Camera Station Pro, AXIS Camera Station 5 and video management software from Axis partners
Onscreen controls	Privacy masks
Analytics
Applications	Included: AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Video Motion Detection, AXIS Sensor Metrics Dashboard: GPS over serial (NMEA 0183, RS485), Modbus over serial (Modbus RTU, RS485 2-wire), Modbus over IP (Modbus TCP, Ethernet on switch); Applications supported on 4 channels: AXIS Object Analytics (video sensors only); support for AXIS Camera Application Platform enabling installation of third-party applications
AXIS Object Analytics	Object classes: humans, vehicles (types: cars, buses, trucks, bikes, other); Scenarios: line crossing, object in area, time in area, crossline counting, occupancy in area, tailgating detection, PPE monitoring (beta), motion in area, motion line crossing; Single channel: up to 10 scenarios; Multi channel: up to 8 scenarios; Other features: triggered objects visualized with trajectories, color-coded bounding boxes and tables, polygon include/exclude areas, perspective configuration, ONVIF Motion Alarm event
AXIS Scene Metadata	Object classes: humans, faces, vehicles (types: cars, buses, trucks, bikes), license plates; Object attributes: vehicle color, upper/lower clothing color, confidence, position
Approvals
Product markings	UL/cUL, CE, KC, VCCI, FCC
Safety	IS 13252
Environment	IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2, IEC 60068-2-14
Network	IPv6 USGv6, NIST SP500-267
Cybersecurity	ETSI EN 303 645, BSI IT Security Label, FIPS 140
Cybersecurity
Edge security	Software: Signed OS, brute force delay protection, digest authentication and OAuth 2.0 RFC6749 Client Credential Flow/OpenID Authorization Code Flow for centralized ADFS account management, password protection, Axis Cryptographic Module (FIPS 140-2 level 1); Hardware: Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity platform; secure keystore: TPM 2.0 (CC EAL4+, FIPS 140-2 Level 2), secure element (CC EAL 6+), system-on-chip security (TEE); Axis device ID, signed video, secure boot, encrypted filesystem (AES-XTS-Plain64 256bit)
Network security	IEEE 802.1X (EAP-TLS, PEAP-MSCHAPv2), IEEE 802.1AE (MACsec PSK/EAP-TLS), IEEE 802.1AR, HTTPS/HSTS, TLS v1.2/v1.3, Network Time Security (NTS), X.509 Certificate PKI, host-based firewall
Documentation	AXIS OS Hardening Guide; Axis Vulnerability Management Policy; Axis Security Development Model; AXIS OS Software Bill of Material (SBOM)
General
Power	Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 2 Class 4; 10–48 VDC, typical 11.5 W, max 25.5 W
Connectors	Network: RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T PoE; FAKRA: 4x for sensor units; Power: 3-pin terminal block for 10-48 V DC input; Data transfer: 1x USB 2.0 Type A, max load 500 mA, supported USB class: vendor specific
Storage	Support for microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card; support for SD card encryption (AES-XTS-Plain64 256bit); recording to network-attached storage (NAS)
Operating conditions	Temperature: -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F); humidity: 10–95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage conditions	Temperature: -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F); humidity: 5–95% RH (non-condensing)
Effective Projected Area (EPA)	0.022 m² (0.24 ft²)
Weight	115 g (0.25 lb)
Required hardware	AXIS TU6007-E Cable, AXIS TU6004-E Cable, AXIS TU6005 Plenum Cable, AXIS F21 Sensor Unit, AXIS F41 Sensor Unit, AXIS F7225-RE Pinhole Sensor
Box content	Main unit, installation guide
Optional accessories	TU6001 Connector 3-pin, Connector A 2-pin, TU6009 Connector 6-pin, TF9902 Surface Mount, AXIS Surveillance Cards
System tools	AXIS Site Designer, AXIS Device Manager, product selector, accessory selector, lens calculator
Languages	English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Polish, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Czech, Swedish, Finnish, Turkish, Thai, Vietnamese
Warranty	5-year warranty
Capture modes (frame rate at 60/50 Hz)
2 MP sensor units	1080p (1920x1080): 30/25 fps with or without WDR; 720p (1280x720): 60/50 fps without WDR (no WDR support at 720p)
5 MP sensor units	5 MP (2592x1944): 20/20 fps; Quad HD (2560x1440): 30/25 fps (with or without WDR)
8 MP sensor units	8 MP (3840x2160): 15/12.5 fps (with or without WDR)
QQVGA thermal sensor unit	VGA (640x480, upscaled): 8.3 fps; QQVGA (160x120): 8.3 fps