AIPHONE IX Series Sub Station as a Master Station Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- AIPHONE
Table of Contents
IX Series Sub Station as a Master Station
Instruction Manual
IX SERIES
APPLICATION NOTE
Configuring an IX-RS
Sub Station as a Master Station
Introduction
Most IX Series installations use IX-MV7 master stations or IX-SOFT PC master station software to answer calls from door stations. For smaller sites that will not use video features, it is possible to use an IX-RS sub station in place of a master station.
Limitations
This solution works best for sites where a single door station calls an IX-RS
substation(s). This is because the IX-RS can only have a single call
destination, so it can struggle to manage multiple door stations. It will not
be clear which door is calling the IX-RS, and it will only be able to
initiate a call to a single door. A full master station is recommended for
these sites.
This document shows the IX-RS working with an IX-SSA door station. This is
because the IX-SSA has multiple contact inputs and outputs, allowing the IX-RS
to call it and be automatically answered without losing door release. This is
useful in situations where the sub station needs to resume communication with
the visitor at the door if the call times out, or monitor what is happening
outside. The IX-DV and IX-DVF video door stations have the same features
available.
IX-SS-2G, IX-EA, IX-DVM, and IX-NVP door stations can also be used with the
IX-RS. However, since they only have a single contact input and output, they
cannot automatically answer calls from the IX-RS and unlock the door on the
same station. Either auto answering or door release will need to be chosen.
On legacy IX-BA and IX-DA door stations, there is not a way to have the IX-RS
initiate a call to the door station. The IX-RS can still receive calls from
these door stations and unlock them.
Sites that require paging features will need to use a full master station,
since the IX-RS cannot initiate a page.
IX Support Tool Settings
Navigate to Call Settings, Called Stations (Door/Sub Stations). The Called
Stations will be empty, since door and sub stations are not set to call each
other by default. Use the drop-down menus to change the blank to U. Click
Update .
Call Settings
Program the system using the IX Support Tool and following the IX Series Quick
Start Programming Guide. Once the stations are configured, these steps will
allow the door station to call the sub station, and allow the sub station to
unlock the door station.
Navigate to Call Settings, Station Information. Set the door station’s Call Button Function to Call, Answer Call, End Communication. Click Update .
IX door stations do not automatically answer calls from sub stations. This can
be resolved by using connecting one of the relay outputs on the door station
to one of the option inputs. The wiring will be covered on the next page.
Navigate to Option Input/Relay Output Settings, Option Input. This will
display Option Input 1, which is what this guide will show. Use the drop-down
to set the door station’s Function to Answer Call/Page, and set the Type to
Break. Click Update .
Configuring the Door Station Relays for Auto Answer
Navigate to Option Input/Relay Output Settings, Relay Output. This will
display Relay Output 1, but the first relay output will be used for door
release. Instead, use the drop-down under [Display Settings] to select Relay
Output 2.
Under Relay Output 2, make sure that the Function is set for Status Output.
Under Status Output 2, remove the check boxes under Status Output 2, and check
off all three call priority levels under Incoming Call. Click Update
.
Enabling Door Release by IX-RS
Navigate to Station Settings, Door Release Assignment. Scroll all the way to
the right and set the drop-down menu under Door Release by IX-RS to Enable.
Click Update .
Navigate to File, Upload Settings to Station. Select all stations and click
Settings .
Wiring the Door Station Relays for Auto Answer
Once the door station’s input and output have been configured, the programmed
relays will need to be connected.
For more details about the features and information above, please contact
Technical Support.
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