AXIS P3268-SLVE 4K Stainless Steel IR Dome

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Detailed Specifications

Description

AXIS P3268-SLVE Dome Camera – 4K Stainless Steel Dome with OptimizedIR

The AXIS P3268-SLVE is a 4K (8 MP) dome in an electropolished SS 316L stainless steel casing, built for food processing, marine and other corrosive or washdown environments. It is DNV certified for maritime use and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 169 for food processing facilities. Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR and OptimizedIR deliver detail in any light, and a deep learning processing unit runs AXIS Object Analytics on the edge. Axis Edge Vault protects the device.

Key Specifications

Max video resolution	3840x2160 (4K)
Max frames per second	25/30
Lens	Varifocal, 4.3–8.6 mm, F1.5
Horizontal field of view	100°–53°
Wide dynamic range	Forensic WDR, up to 120 dB
Lightfinder	Lightfinder 2.0
Min illumination (color)	0.14 lux
Built-in IR	OptimizedIR, 40 m (130 ft) or more
Onboard analytics	AXIS Object Analytics (deep learning processing unit)
PoE class	Class 3
IP rating	IP66, IP67, IP68, IP6K9K, NEMA 4X
Vandal rating	IK11
Certifications	DNV, NSF/ANSI 169
Operating temperature	-40 to 50 °C

Full specifications are listed in the Detailed Specifications tab.

Why Choose the AXIS P3268-SLVE?

8 MP (4K) resolution (3840x2160) at up to 25/30 fps
Varifocal, 4.3–8.6 mm, F1.5 lens with remote zoom and focus, 100°–53° horizontal field of view
Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR plus OptimizedIR up to 40 m (130 ft) for day, night and mixed light
AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Image Health Analytics and AXIS Scene Metadata on a deep learning processing unit
Axis Edge Vault hardware-based cybersecurity
Marine-grade SS 316L casing rated IP66/IP67/IP68/IP6K9K, NEMA 4X and IK11; DNV and NSF/ANSI 169 certified
Single-cable PoE (Class 3)

Built for Corrosive and Washdown Areas

The electropolished SS 316L casing with captive stainless screws withstands seawater and cleaning chemicals. It is rated IP66, IP67, IP68 and IP6K9K for high-pressure washdown, NEMA 4X, and IK11 (50 joules) for impact resistance.

Certified for Food and Marine Use

NSF/ANSI Standard 169 certification approves the camera for food processing facilities, and DNV certification covers maritime installations. It operates from -40 °C to 50 °C (-40 °F to 122 °F).

4K Detail Day and Night

Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR (up to 120 dB depending on scene) hold detail in difficult light, and OptimizedIR reaches 40 m (130 ft) or more in complete darkness. The 4.3–8.6 mm F1.5 lens has remote zoom and focus.

Built-In Cybersecurity

Axis Edge Vault provides a secure element (CC EAL 6+), secure boot, signed OS, signed video and an encrypted filesystem, with IEEE 802.1X and HTTPS/TLS for network security.

Typical Applications

Food and beverage processing plants
Ports, ships and offshore facilities
Washdown and chemical areas
Wastewater and coastal installations

Compatible Accessories

Compatible accessories for the AXIS P3268-SLVE, available at Affinitech Store:

Compare AXIS P32 Dome Cameras

Model	Max resolution	Type	Best for
AXIS P3275-V	1920x1080	Indoor 2 MP AI dome	Well-lit entrances, aisles
AXIS P3275-LV	1920x1080	Indoor 2 MP AI dome, IR	Corridors, entrances, aisles
AXIS P3285-LV	1920x1080	Indoor 2 MP AI dome, IR, audio analytics	Schools, hallways (audio alerts)
AXIS P3277-LV	2592x1944	Indoor 5 MP AI dome, IR	Offices, classrooms, retail
AXIS P3287-LV	2592x1944	Indoor 5 MP AI dome, IR, audio analytics	Schools, healthcare (audio alerts)
AXIS P3278-LV	3840x2160	Indoor 8 MP AI dome, IR	Lobbies, warehouses, open areas
AXIS P3288-LV	3840x2160	Indoor 8 MP AI dome, IR, audio analytics	Large public spaces (audio alerts)
AXIS P3275-LVE 10 mm	1920x1080	Outdoor 2 MP AI dome, IR	Entrances, parking lots
AXIS P3275-LVE 29 mm	1920x1080	Outdoor 2 MP AI dome, IR, tele lens	Gates, driveways (tele)
AXIS P3285-LVE 10 mm	1920x1080	Outdoor 2 MP AI dome, IR, audio analytics	Entrances (audio alerts)
AXIS P3285-LVE 29 mm	1920x1080	Outdoor 2 MP AI dome, IR, audio analytics, tele lens	Gates, driveways (tele, audio)
AXIS P3277-LVE	2592x1944	Outdoor 5 MP AI dome, IR	Building exteriors, campuses
AXIS P3277-LVE Mic	2592x1944	Outdoor 5 MP AI dome, IR, audio analytics	Exteriors with audio
AXIS P3287-LVE	2592x1944	Outdoor 5 MP AI dome, IR, audio analytics	Exteriors (audio alerts)
AXIS P3278-LVE	3840x2160	Outdoor 8 MP AI dome, IR	Parking lots, yards
AXIS P3288-LVE	3840x2160	Outdoor 8 MP AI dome, IR, audio analytics	Plazas, campuses (audio)
AXIS P3285-LVE LPV Kit	1920x1080	LPR kit, License Plate Verifier	Vehicle access control (LPR)
AXIS P3268-SLVE (this camera)	3840x2160	Stainless steel 4K dome with IR	Food plants, marine, washdown

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Frequently Asked Questions About AXIS P3268-SLVE

What resolution does the AXIS P3268-SLVE capture?

Up to 3840x2160 (8 MP (4K)) at up to 25/30 fps.

What lens does it have?

Varifocal, 4.3–8.6 mm, F1.5 with a 100°–53° horizontal and 54°–30° vertical field of view, with remote zoom and focus.

Can it be installed outdoors?

Yes. The stainless steel casing is rated IP66, IP67, IP68, IP6K9K, NEMA 4X and IK11, and operates from -40 °C to 50 °C.

Does it have built-in IR?

Yes. OptimizedIR covers 40 m (130 ft) or more depending on the scene.

Which analytics are included?

AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Image Health Analytics, AXIS Live Privacy Shield (download), AXIS Video Motion Detection, active tampering alarm and audio detection.

How is it powered?

Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3), max 11.2 W, typical 5.5 W.

What is the minimum light sensitivity?

Color: 0.14 lux at 50 IRE, F1.5; B/W: 0 lux at 50 IRE, F1.5.

Does it support local storage?

Yes, microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards with encryption, plus recording to network-attached storage (NAS).

Does it support audio?

Yes. It has a 3.5 mm mic/line input and supports two-way audio through edge-to-edge speaker pairing.

What cybersecurity features are built in?

Axis Edge Vault with a secure element, secure boot, signed OS, signed video and an encrypted filesystem.

What warranty does it have?

A 5-year Axis warranty.

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Detailed Specifications

AXIS P3268-SLVE Dome Camera Specifications

Specification	Details
Camera
Image sensor	1/1.8" progressive scan RGB CMOS
Lens	Varifocal, 4.3–8.6 mm, F1.5; IR corrected, remote zoom and focus, P-Iris control
Horizontal field of view	100°–53°
Vertical field of view	54°–30°
Minimum focus distance	50 cm (20 in)
Day and night	Automatically removable infrared-cut filter
Minimum illumination	With Forensic WDR and Lightfinder 2.0: Color 0.14 lux at 50 IRE, F1.5 · B/W 0 lux at 50 IRE, F1.5
Shutter speed	1/8500 s to 1/5 s
Camera adjustment	Pan ±190°, tilt -10 to +80°, rotation ±190°
System on Chip (SoC)
Model	ARTPEC-8
Memory	2048 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	3840x2160 to 160x90
Frame rate	25/30 fps with power line frequency 50/60 Hz
Video streaming	Multiple, individually configurable streams in H.264, H.265 and Motion JPEG; Axis Zipstream in H.264 and H.265; controllable frame rate and bandwidth; VBR/ABR/MBR H.264/H.265; low latency mode; video streaming indicator
Multi-view streaming	Up to 2 individually cropped out view areas in full frame rate
Image settings	Saturation, contrast, brightness, sharpness, Forensic WDR up to 120 dB depending on scene, white balance, day/night threshold, local contrast, tone mapping, exposure mode, exposure zones, defogging, barrel distortion correction, compression, rotation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° including Corridor Format, mirroring, dynamic text and image overlay, privacy masks, polygon privacy mask
Pan/Tilt/Zoom	Digital PTZ, preset positions
Audio
Audio streaming	Audio in, simplex, two-way audio via edge-to-edge technology
Audio encoding	24-bit LPCM, AAC-LC 8/16/32/44.1/48 kHz, G.711 PCM 8 kHz, G.726 ADPCM 8 kHz, Opus 8/16/48 kHz; configurable bit rate
Audio input/output	External microphone input, line input, digital input with ring power, automatic gain control, network speaker pairing
Network
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, DHCPv4/v6, ARP, SSH, SIP, LLDP, CDP, MQTT v3.1.1, Syslog, Link-Local address (ZeroConf)
System Integration
Application Programming Interface	Open API for software integration, including VAPIX® and AXIS Camera Application Platform; one-click cloud connection; ONVIF® Profile G, M, S and T; Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for VoIP, peer to peer or integrated with SIP/PBX
Video management systems	Compatible with AXIS Camera Station Edge, AXIS Camera Station Pro, AXIS Camera Station 5, and video management software from Axis’ partners
Event conditions	Analytics, external input, supervised external input, virtual inputs through API; call: state, state change; device status: above/below/within operating temperature, IP address removed, new IP address, network lost, system ready, ring power overcurrent protection, live stream active, casing open; digital audio: signal contains Axis metadata, invalid sample rate, signal missing, signal okay; edge storage: recording ongoing, storage disruption, storage health issues detected; I/O: digital input, manual trigger, virtual input; MQTT: subscribe; scheduled and recurring: schedule; video: average bitrate degradation, day-night mode, live stream open, tampering
Event actions	Overlay text, external output activation, zoom preset, day/night mode, flash status LED, use lights, set defog mode, set WDR mode; calls: end SIP call, make SIP call, answer call; I/O: toggle once or while the rule is active; MQTT: publish; notification: email, HTTP, HTTPS, TCP and SNMP trap; pre- and post-alarm video or image buffering; record video: SD card and network share; upload of images or video clips: FTP, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, network share and email
Built-in installation aids	Remote zoom and focus, straighten image, pixel counter, level grid
Analytics
Applications included	AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Image Health Analytics, AXIS Live Privacy Shield (available for download), AXIS Video Motion Detection, active tampering alarm, audio detection
Applications supported	AXIS Perimeter Defender, AXIS License Plate Verifier; AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) third-party applications
AXIS Object Analytics	Object classes: humans, vehicles (cars, buses, trucks, bikes, other) · Scenarios: line crossing, object in area, time in area · Up to 10 scenarios · Color-coded bounding boxes · Polygon include/exclude areas · Perspective configuration · ONVIF Motion Alarm event
AXIS Image Health Analytics	Tampering: blocked image, redirected image · Image degradation: blurred image, underexposed image · Other features: sensitivity, validation period
AXIS Scene Metadata	Object classes: humans, faces, vehicles (cars, buses, trucks, bikes), license plates · Object attributes: confidence, position
Approvals
Product markings	BIS, CE, DNV, NSF, KC, RCM, UL/cUL, UKCA, VCCI, WEEE
Supply chain	TAA compliant
EMC	EN 50121-4, EN 55032 Class A, EN 55035, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2; Australia/New Zealand: RCM AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class A; Canada: ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A); Japan: VCCI Class A; Korea: KC KN32 Class A, KC KN35; USA: FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A; Railway: IEC 62236-4
Safety	CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1 ed. 3, IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 ed. 3, IEC 62471, IS 13252
Environment	IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2, IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60068-2-14, IEC 60068-2-27, IEC 60068-2-78, IEC/EN 60529 IP66, IP67 and IP68, ISO 20653 IP6K9K, IEC/EN 62262 IK11 (50 J), NEMA 250 Type 4X, NEMA TS 2 (2.2.7–2.2.9)
Network	NIST SP500-267
Cybersecurity	ETSI EN 303 645, BSI IT Security Label, FIPS 140
Certifications	DNV: EMC B, enclosure C, humidity B, temperature D, vibration A (certificate TAA00003C6) · NSF/ANSI 169 (certificate C0759806)
Cybersecurity
Edge security	Software: signed OS, brute force delay protection, digest authentication, password protection, Axis Cryptographic Module (FIPS 140-2 level 1), AES-XTS-Plain64 256-bit SD card encryption · Hardware: Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity platform; secure element (CC EAL 6+), system-on-chip security (TEE), Axis device ID, secure keystore, signed video, secure boot, encrypted filesystem (AES-XTS-Plain64 256-bit)
Network security	IEEE 802.1X (EAP-TLS), IEEE 802.1AR, HTTPS/HSTS, TLS v1.2/v1.3, Network Time Security (NTS), X.509 Certificate PKI, host-based firewall
General
Casing	IP6K9K-, IP66-, IP67-, IP68- and NEMA 4X-rated, IK11 (50 joules) impact-resistant electropolished SS 316L stainless steel casing; polycarbonate hard-coated dome; dehumidifying membranes; encapsulated electronics; captive stainless steel screws
Mounting	Mounting bracket with junction box holes (double-gang, single-gang and 4" octagon) for wall or ceiling mount; ¾" (M25) conduit side entry
Power	Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3; typical 5.5 W, max 11.2 W
Connectors	RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX PoE · I/O: 4-pin 2.5 mm terminal block for 1 supervised digital input and 1 digital output (12 V DC output, max load 25 mA) · Audio: 3.5 mm mic/line in
IR illumination	OptimizedIR with power-efficient, long-life 850 nm IR LEDs; range of reach 40 m (130 ft) or more depending on the scene
Storage	microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card with SD card encryption (AES-XTS-Plain64 256-bit); recording to network-attached storage (NAS)
Operating conditions	-40 °C to 50 °C (-40 °F to 122 °F); max 74 °C (165 °F) per NEMA TS 2 (2.2.7); start-up temperature -30 °C to 50 °C (-22 °F to 122 °F); humidity 10–100% RH (condensing)
Storage conditions	-40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F); humidity 5–95% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions	Height 112 mm (4.43 in), ø 166 mm (6.52 in)
Weight	1.76 kg (3.88 lb)
Box content	Installation guide, Windows® decoder 1-user license, RESISTORX® T20 screw bit, terminal block connectors for DC and I/O, ø5–15 mm cable gasket, connector guard, ø3–5 mm cable gasket, plugs
Optional accessories	AXIS T91F61 Wall Mount, AXIS T91F67 Pole Mount, AXIS T94U01D Pendant Kit, AXIS T94U02D Pendant Kit, AXIS TP3824-E Dome Clear/Smoked, AXIS T8355 Digital Microphone 3.5 mm, AXIS Surveillance Cards
Languages	English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Polish, Traditional Chinese
Warranty	5-year warranty