Overview of the Axis F44 dual audio input main unit
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Flexible and rugged Axis F44 main unit from the Axis F series, for use with up to four Axis F series sensor modules. Features include full HD 720p or 1080p (15 fps), Corridor Format, two-way audio, dual SD card recording, intelligent video and PoE. Comes with support for Axis Companion 16-channel software and remote access via smartphones and tablets.
Part of the Axis F series, the F44 main unit enables up to four of the Axis series F sensor modules to be connected to provide flexible and cost-effective surveillance ideal for compact areas such as ATMs and in transport such as emergency vehicles. Suitable for indoor or sheltered outdoor use, the rugged Axis F44 main unit can be placed up to 12m away from the sensor modules, enabling monitoring of multiple areas simultaneously. The 4 sensors eliminate the need for multiple network cameras, therefore reducing installation and maintenance costs.
This unit is designed for use with up to FOUR of the following Axis F series sensor modules:
The Axis F44 unit supports two capture modes that users can select depending on the application. 1080p capture mode streams 4 separate 1080p streams up to 12.5 fps and provides full viewing angle, whilst HD 720p capture mode streams at full frame rate with a horizontal viewing angle 35% to 42% less. Users can view 4 video streams from the connected sensor units simultaneously using the quad view feature.
Wide Dynamic Range - Forensic Capture is supported and helps to retain details of the image in high contrast scenes. It ensures that all details in scenes with bright and dark areas can be viewed clearly, helpful for identification in entrance ways where the subject may appear dark against a bright background.
The unit supports two-way audio, as well as two microphones when using the included Axis stereo-to-mono adapter - enabling verbal conversation and audio capture to complement video footage. Audio detection in addition to active tampering alarm and intelligent video motion detection alerts operators to activity and potential vandalism, triggering recording to two SD cards (card not included) and playing a pre-recorded audio clip amongst other available actions. The F44 supports 4 input/output ports that are configurable and can be used to connect devices to enhance alarm management such as a PIR sensor. Dual edge storage capability provides low-cost, decentralised storage onto 2 SD cards, independent of the network and therefore unaffected by any network connection problems.
The F44 main unit supports Axis' Companion software for up to 16 cameras, whilst users can access the camera remotely using the Axis Companion mobile app for iOS and Android smartphones.
Please note: this unit does not come with a power supply, please select from the accessories tab if required.
Key features & benefits
Up to 4 of the Axis F-series sensor modules can be placed up to 12m away, enabling unobtrusive surveillance in tight spaces such as ATMs, and applications that require the surveillance of multiple areas
Rugged build can withstand vibrations, shocks and temperature fluctuations
Supports two different capture modes: HD 720p at full frame rate with reduced viewing angle (35-45%), or full view 1080p at 12.5/15 fps
Cost-effective surveillance alternative for applications where multiple cameras are required
Quad view provides simultaneous viewing of 4 areas
Areas that are more vertical in shape than horizontal eg. hallways, are efficiently monitored using Corridor Format technology, reducing bandwidth and improving user viewing
Audio can be captured and verbal warnings given using two-way audio
Included Axis stereo-to-mono adapter allows two audio devices to be connected
Active tampering alarm, external inputs and intelligent video are able to alert operators to activity, also triggering SD card recording
Enhanced alarm management using 4 configurable input/output ports
Dual SD storage provides local recording that is ideal for mobile applications such as buses and trains
Low-cost power and easy installation using PoE
16 channel Axis Companion software provides zero-cost video management
Handy mobile support using Axis Companion app for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets
Supporting the connection of up to 4 compact Axis F series sensor modules, the F44 main unit enables high quality and unobtrusive surveillance of multiple areas simultaneously, and in tight spaces where compact equipment is required. Typical applications include emergency vehicles, buses, trains and ATM's.
Accessories
Included:
Installation guide
Installation and management software CD
Windows decoder 1-user license
AVHS authentication key
Axis stereo-to-mono adapter
Optional:
PoE midspan
SD card
Key technical features of the Axis dual audio input main unit
Camera
Environment:
indoor or outdoor (sheltered)
Type:
main unit for Axis F series lens modules
Sensor:
sold separately
Lens:
sold separately
Power:
PoE IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3 (max 12.95 W); 8~28 V DC max 13.33 W
Memory:
1024 MB RAM, 256 MB Flash
Audio:
audio 1: two-way (mic/line input/line output), audio 2: two-way (mic/line input/line output), AAC-LC 8/16/32 kHz, 8-128 kbit/s, G.711, PCM 8 kHz 64 kbit/s, G.726 ADPCM 8 kHz 24 kbit/s or 32 kbit/s, configurable bit rate, external microphone input or line input (t (2 microphone or line inputs with included Axis stereo-to-mono adapter), line output
Video
Resolution:
1920 x 1080 to 480 x 270
Compression:
H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC) baseline, main and high profiles, Motion JPEG)
Frame-rate:
1080p (no WDR): 12.5 fps, 720p (no WDR): 25 fps, 720p (WDR): 12.5 fps
Bandwidth control:
multiple, individually configurable streams in H.264 (main, baseline and high profiles) and Motion JPEG, controllable frame rate and bandwidth, VBR/MBR H.264
Minimum illumination:
not given
Overlay:
text and image
Imaging:
compression, colour, brightness, sharpness, contrast, white balance, exposure value, exposure control, exposure zones, local contrast, rotation, corridor format, mirroring of images, WDR - Forensic Capture
Viewing, detection & recording
Privacy masking:
yes
Number of users:
not given
Alarm detection:
video motion detection, active tampering alarm, audio detection, AXIS Camera Application Platform enabling installation of additional applications, intelligent video, external inputs, edge storage events
Alarm action:
file upload: email, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, network share, notification: email, HTTP, HTTPS and TCP, video and audio recording to edge storage; play audio clip, external output activation WDR mode
Pre-/post-alarm buffer:
yes
Edge storage:
two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots supporting memory cards up to 64 GB (card not included), support for recording to dedicated network-attached storage (NAS)
Recording software supported:
Axis Camera Station, Axis Companion software
Connections
Power:
PoE IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3, 8~28 V DC
Network:
RJ45 for 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX PoE
SD card slot:
two SD card slots
Sensors:
RJ12
Audio:
3.5 mm mic/line in, 3.5 mm line out, included Axis stereo-to-mono adapter
I/O:
6-pin terminal block for four configurable inputs/outputs (12 V DC output), max. load 50 mA
Other:
5-pin terminal block RS232; 2-pin terminal block for 8~28 V DC input
Other
Dimensions:
121 x 121 x 51mm
Weight:
0.54 kg
Casing:
aluminium
Warranty:
3 years
Mounting methods:
surface mount and DIN rail clip (sold separately)
Operating temperatures:
-30°C to 60°C
Power consumption:
PoE IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3 (max 12.95 W); 8~28 V DC max 13.33 W