Section 4: Telephones and Optional Equipment
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Section 4: Telephones and Optional Equipment
Aspire S Hardware Manual
DOOR BOX
Installing a Door Box
The Door Box is a self-contained, water-resistant, Intercom unit typically used to monitor an entrance door.
A visitor at the door can press the Door Box call button (like a door bell). The Door Box then sends chime
tones to all extensions programmed to receive chimes. The system can have up to four Door Boxes.
Each 2PGDAD module audio output can optionally support two analog Door Boxes. In addition, you can
connect each circuit’s control relay to an electric door strike. This allows an extension user to remotely acti-
vate the door strike while talking to a visitor at the Door Box. The control relays are normally open. The
CPU also provides 1 relay. This relay is de
fi
ned as relay “0” in programming. When the relays on the
2PGDAD are used, there is no need to assign the relay to the Door Box - simply connect the relay as detailed
in the steps below for the Door Box used. The relays on the 2PGDAD modules are numbered 5-8 in system
programming.
The relay closes when the Door Box/external page zone is called. The maximum applied voltage is
24vDC at .5A for each contact.
NOTE: A 2PGDAD circuit used for an analog Door Box cannot also be used for External
Paging.
1.
Make sure the jumper in the 2PGDAD module for the associated Door Box is set correctly. (Refer
to Figure 4-4
2.
If a line cord was not previously connected to the 2PGDAD, complete Steps 3-6. Otherwise, skip to
Step 7.
3.
Install a modular jack for each 2PGDAD module. For each module, run one-pair 24 AWG station
cable from the cross-connect block to a modular jack. Ground the unused pair.
4.
Terminate the extension leads to GRN/RED of the modular jack. Terminate the unused leads to the
jack.
5.
Install bridging clips as required.
6.
Plug a modular line cord from the mod jack to the CN1 connector on the 2PGDAD module.
7.
If wall mounting the Door Box, remove the screw on the front of the Door Box.
8.
Remove the back half of the Door Box and attach this mounting bracket to the wall with the two
screws provided.
9.
Connect the two-conductor station cable from the CN4 connectors within the 2PGDAD module to
the Door Box terminals. These wires must be routed through the opening in the bottom of the Door
Box mounting bracket.
Be sure to maintain the proper polarity.
10. Replace the front half of the Door Box and reattach the screw to secure it in place.
11. To connect a Door Box to an external relay for an unlock device, for example, connect one-pair 24
AWG station cable from the Relay 5 (for Door Box 1) or Relay 6 (for Door Box 2) connectors
(CN5) in the 2PGDAD module. Connect the opposite end to the unlock device.
Relays - External Page, Door Box, General Purpose (Figure 4-15, Figure 4-55)
for information on connecting the Door Box to a relay.
Refer to
Door Box
in the Software Manual for additional details.
A 2PGDAD Module is required for this feature.
