AXIS P8815-2 3D People Counter White | 01786-001 | Indoor 3D People Counting & Occupancy Sensor | PoE

Model: AXIS P8815-2

Who This Is For

When accurate occupancy data drives the decision - not general surveillance - the AXIS P8815-2 3D People Counter is the sensor to specify. Designed for ceiling installation in retail stores, corporate lobbies, libraries, museums, transport hubs, and any managed indoor space where entry and exit counts must be reliable, the P8815-2 uses stereo vision depth technology to distinguish actual people from trolleys, prams, and other objects that defeat standard video-based counters. Facilities managers tracking space utilisation, retail analysts measuring footfall conversion, and compliance teams enforcing occupancy limits will find this sensor purpose-built for the task. It connects over a single PoE cable, integrates with AXIS Data Analytics and third-party building management platforms, and delivers bidirectional counting data in real time - making it a practical tool for spaces where headcount accuracy directly affects operational or safety decisions.

What This Product Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Retail chain managers: Installing above entrance gates to track store traffic by hour and day, measure conversion rates against sales data, and justify staffing levels using actual footfall counts rather than estimates.
• Facilities and property managers: Monitoring occupancy across office floors, meeting hubs, or shared workspaces to demonstrate utilisation rates, manage cleaning schedules based on traffic, and satisfy post-occupancy evaluation reporting requirements.
• Venue and event compliance teams: Enforcing hard occupancy limits in galleries, libraries, childcare centres, and licensed venues where exceeding a capacity figure creates a regulatory or insurance liability.
• System integrators building analytics platforms: Pulling bidirectional count data through VAPIX API into custom dashboards or building management systems for clients who need people counting as one data layer within a broader operational intelligence solution.
• Transport and transit operators: Measuring passenger flow through controlled entry points at stations, terminals, or car park access corridors where count accuracy directly affects staffing and scheduling decisions.

Honest Assessment

The AXIS P8815-2 does one thing with a precision that standard surveillance cameras cannot match: it counts people accurately using 3D stereo depth sensing. The depth-based approach means it is not confused by shadows, lighting changes, or objects moving through the counting zone - weaknesses that routinely undermine video analytics counting methods. The PoE connection, ceiling form factor, and VAPIX API output make it straightforward to deploy and integrate, and the privacy-preserving design removes the complexity of managing video footage from a people-count-only installation. Available through Security Australia, it suits any project where the primary deliverable is accurate foot traffic data rather than recorded video. What it will not do is serve as a surveillance camera - there is no video stream suitable for incident review, no IR illumination for low-light recording, and no storage of identifiable imagery. If the brief includes both people counting and visual evidence capture, a separate IP camera alongside this sensor is the correct approach.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need accurate bidirectional people counts at a controlled entry point and your ceiling height falls within the sensor's specified mounting range - the 3D stereo depth sensing delivers meaningful accuracy improvements over standard video analytics in this scenario.
• Good match if: Privacy is a constraint - the sensor produces count data rather than recorded video footage of individuals, which simplifies compliance obligations in environments like healthcare waiting areas, childcare centres, or retail spaces subject to privacy regulation.
• You may need a different model if: The brief requires recorded video evidence alongside people counting - a full-colour or AI-capable indoor dome camera with video analytics counting would be more suitable, and Security Australia carries a range of indoor cameras with built-in counting features worth comparing first.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: Count accuracy is the primary requirement and your entrance geometry falls within the sensor's specified mounting height range - 3D stereo depth sensing consistently outperforms flat video analytics counting in controlled entry scenarios, particularly where prams, trolleys, or luggage move through the zone.
• You may need a different model if: You need both people counting and recorded video evidence from the same device - an indoor dome or turret camera with built-in AI video analytics counting would cover both functions and is worth comparing on Security Australia's site before committing to a separate sensor and camera combination.
• Pairs well with: A PoE network switch feeding multiple sensors across a multi-entrance site, alongside AXIS Data Analytics or a compatible retail analytics or building management platform to aggregate and visualise the count data across all entry points.

Common Questions

1. Does this sensor record video footage?

   No. The AXIS P8815-2 is a depth-sensing counter, not a surveillance camera. It produces bidirectional count data and occupancy figures using 3D stereo vision, but it does not capture, store, or stream identifiable video footage of individuals. If recorded video is required at the same location, a separate IP camera would need to be installed alongside the sensor.

2. Will this camera work over a standard PoE switch?

   Yes. The P8815-2 is powered by IEEE 802.3af PoE, which is the standard PoE specification supported by virtually all PoE network switches and PoE injectors. A single Cat5e or Cat6 cable to the switch carries both power and data - no separate power supply or transformer is needed at the ceiling mounting point.

3. How does 3D stereo counting differ from standard video analytics counting?

   Standard video analytics counting analyses a flat 2D image and attempts to identify people by shape and movement. The P8815-2 builds a depth map of the scene using 2 lenses, detecting the physical height and volume of objects. This allows it to filter out non-person objects - prams, trolleys, luggage - that share similar 2D shapes to people and routinely cause overcounting errors in standard analytics systems.

4. Does this work with AXIS Camera Station?

   Yes. The P8815-2 integrates with AXIS Camera Station, Axis's video management platform. For analytics reporting, it also connects to AXIS Data Analytics and AXIS People Counter software, which surface the count data in dashboard and report formats. Data can additionally be pushed to third-party systems via the open VAPIX API.

5. Will this work for a wide entrance or double-door entry?

   It depends on the width. Each P8815-2 unit covers a defined counting zone width that is determined by its mounting height - the higher the ceiling, the wider the coverage footprint. For entrances wider than a single sensor can cover at the installed ceiling height, 2 units positioned side by side with adjacent counting zones is the standard approach. Confirm your entrance width and ceiling height against Axis's installation calculator before specifying a single unit.

6. Is the count data accessible in real time?

   Yes. The sensor makes live count data available through its web interface and via VAPIX API, allowing real-time occupancy figures to be displayed on a screen at reception, fed into a building management system, or used to trigger an alert when a threshold is reached. Historical count data is also available for reporting through AXIS Data Analytics, part of the broader Axis ecosystem stocked by Security Australia.

7. Does this sensor comply with privacy regulations for use in sensitive environments?

   Generally yes, though legal compliance depends on your specific jurisdiction and use context. Because the P8815-2 captures depth data rather than identifiable video imagery, it avoids the main privacy concerns associated with CCTV in sensitive spaces such as healthcare facilities, childcare centres, and change room approaches. It does not store images of individuals. Operators should still review applicable Australian Privacy Act obligations and any sector-specific requirements relevant to their site before deployment.

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