Overview:
The Zartek Wireless Multi Intercom System is newly developed and three years of R&D in the making.
It is fully approved by ICASA. Applications for this system include housing complexes, apartments and
office blocks, large estates, long driveways etc.
This system can accommodate
80 separate channels
. Communication is initiated from the gatestation
by selecting a
3 digit code
such as 001 or 901 and pressing the # button. Only the selected houses
handset will ring and communication is established. Communication is
simplex
so only one person can
speak at a time but the
gatestation’s microphone is always active
so the visitor does not have to press
any key to speak. The inside
handset can enter into the conversation
at any time by pressing a PTT
button.
There are
2 triggers
that can be activated from the handset for opening a motorized gate or striker lock.
Multiple handsets
can be added for the same house to have internal communication. Range is terrain
dependant and is
100m in built-up areas and 350m in more open areas
. The
external antenna
is
mounted as high as possible for improved coverage and audio.
Refer to this manual for in depth understanding of the operation on the gatestation and handset.
In short the visitor must press a 3 digit code corresponding to the houses handset. The handset will ring,
flash and or vibrate and the resident should then answer by pressing the PTT button. Now
communication is established. Visitors can speak when prompted to on the LCD screen and residents
can speak back by pressing the PTT button. A gate is opened by pressing the Door lock A or B button
and then the call can be ended. Handsets can be left on in the charger as there is smart charging.
Gate Station
The gatestation is used to call a particular house. Each house is given a code (000-999), there can be a
maximum of 100 separate codes/units per gatestation. The visitor enters a 3 digit code and presses the #
key to call a house. Even if the house number is 1 the visitor must enter a 3 digit code such as 001.
A countdown timer will start and the station will return to standby if there is no answer. If there is an
answer from a handset, a private communication channel is set-up. The communication is simplex,
meaning only one person can speak at a time. The visitor does not have to press any buttons as the
microphone is always active on the gatestation once the call is active. There are prompts on the screen
when to listen and when to speak. Sensitivity of the gatestation microphone is very high so the visitor
can speak from 1m from the gatestation and does not need to exit the car.
During a call, the handset can enter into the conversation by pressing a PTT (push to talk) button. There
are 2 gates that can be triggered from the handset and the screen will show which gate (A or B) has been
opened.
There is a search function on the gatestation in case the visitor does not know the house number. The
screen indicates how to search, Press **# to enter search mode and use the arrows to find the name and
house number. Once the number is located, press the 3 digit code and # to call. A door entry code can be
used to trigger the gate directly from the gate station.