Axis FA54 Network Modular Camera Main Unit

The Axis 0878-004 is a network modular camera main unit that serves as the heart of the FA54 surveillance system. It lets you attach up to four small sensor units and manage them through one device, so you can cover several indoor zones without cluttering the ceiling with full cameras. Banks can keep an eye on teller counters, retailers can monitor aisles and stockrooms, and offices can watch entrances and corridors, all while the main unit sits safely in a server rack or equipment closet.

The unit streams video at 1080p resolution from every connected sensor simultaneously and presents everything through a single IP address. This approach simplifies licensing, reduces switch ports, and streamlines troubleshooting because you only have one network identity to manage.

Image clarity holds up in difficult lighting thanks to forensic wide dynamic range that balances bright storefront windows against dim interior corners. Axis Zipstream technology trims away unnecessary data, which lowers bandwidth and storage consumption yet keeps crucial forensic details intact. These efficiencies matter if you are sending video to network attached storage or paying for cloud retention.

Two microSD card slots inside the main unit provide edge storage for fail-safe recording. If the network link drops, the footage still gets written locally. Built-in analytics, including motion detection and tampering alarms, allow the system to react the moment something unusual happens instead of waiting for manual review.

For live oversight, an HDMI output gives you a direct connection to a monitor with quad view, so a guard or manager can see all four streams in real time without opening software. Security protocols such as HTTPS encryption and IP filtering restrict access and help meet corporate IT policies.

Whether you integrate it into a larger video management platform or run it as a stand-alone recorder, the Axis 0878-004 offers a practical path to professional surveillance in locations where multiple viewpoints sit only a few meters apart.

• Connects up to four discreet sensor units for multi-zone indoor surveillance
• Streams 1080p video from all connected sensors through a single IP address
• Forensic wide dynamic range delivers clear images in scenes with both bright and dark areas
• Axis Zipstream reduces bandwidth and storage needs without losing critical detail
• Dual microSD card slots enable local, redundant recording
• Built-in analytics include motion detection and tampering alarms for proactive alerts
• HDMI output supports direct monitor connection with quad view
• Security features such as IP filtering and HTTPS encryption safeguard the network link
• Customizable image settings adapt to offices, retail spaces, and financial environments
• Compatible with network attached storage and popular video management systems