DoorBird A1061 IP Door Chime Installation Guide
- June 4, 2024
- DoorBird
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DoorBird A1061 IP Door Chime
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: A1061x Series
- Version: 1.00
- Minimum Hardware Version: 1.0
- Power Supply: 15 VDC
- Network: 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz or Ethernet with DHC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the device be used outdoors?
A: No, the device is designed for indoor use only.
Q: What type of network is compatible with the device?
A: The device is compatible with 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz or Ethernet networks with DHCP.
INSTALLATION MANUAL
You can always find the most up-to-date version of the installation manual on
www.doorbird.com/support
To make things easier we use the term „device“ for the product „DoorBird IP
Door Chime“ and „mobile device“ for a smartphone or tablet.
COMPONENTS
Contents
- 1x Device
- 1x Power supply unit (mains adaptor) with four country-specific adaptors
- 1x RJ45 network cable (300 cm)
- 3x Phillips countersunk head screws
- 3x Dowels
- 3x Crimp connectors
- 1x Installation manual
- 1x Drilling template
- 1x Quickstart guide with Digital Passport
Device
VIDEOS
Need help with the installation? Be sure to watch our installation videos
which can be found on http://www.doorbird.com/support
Each individual step of the installation is clearly documented in the videos.
INSTALLATION
All steps below should be carried out carefully by a competent adult, taking into consideration any applicable safety regulations. Should you have any questions, please contact us or a competent specialist directly. Please ensure that all wires used for the installation are undamaged along their entire length and approved for this type of use.
Network speed and network components
Please ensure that the upload speed of your Internet connection is at least
0.5 Mbps. You can also carry out a speed test at any time via the DoorBird
App. The user experience is only as good as your network speed, network
stability and quality of your network components, such as your Internet router
and WiFi access points or WiFi repeaters. Please also make sure that your
network components are no more than two years old, have been manufactured by a
well-known manufacturer, and have the latest firmware installed.
Should these requirements not be fulfilled, it may happen, i.e. that the
performance of audio and video is poor or push notifications are delayed or do
not arrive on your smartphone or tablet at all.
High-speed Internet (via landline): DSL, cable or optical fibre
Network: 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz or Ethernet, with DHCP
STEP 1: SWITCHING OFF POWER
Switch off the power to all wires leading to the assembly location, i.e. the
door chime, electric door opener, power supply unit for the video door station
etc..
STEP 2: DISMANTLING THE EXISTING DOOR CHIME
Should there already be a door chime on the wall, please do not hesitate to
remove it.
STEP 3: DETERMINING THE ASSEMBLY LOCATION
The device is designed for indoor-use only. Press the drilling template of the
device against the wall or ceiling at the desired installation site and mark
the boreholes with a pencil. Remove the drilling template again. Ensure that
no cables are to be found in the wall or ceiling behind the boreholes.
STEP 4: DOWELS AND SCREWS
If the wall of the house is not made of wood, you should drill dowel holes 5
mm in diameter in the wall according to the drilling template and then place
the dowels provided into the boreholes. If the wall of the house is made of
wood, dowels are not normally required. There are special dowels for assem-
bling the device on an insulating wall, e.g. Fischer insulating dowels. Please
check with your insulating material manufacturer regarding which dowels they
recommend. Use the Phillips countersunk head screws provided to position it in
the dowels or on the wall, so that the countersunk head screws protrude a few
millimeters above the wall.
STEP 5: PREPARING THE POWER SUPPLY
The device can be powered by two simple doorbell wires using the power-supply
unit (mains adaptor) supplied with it or via PoE (Power over Ethernet) using a
network cable. The device can alternatively also be supplied with a DIN-rail
power supply unit that you can obtain from us directly. The device does not
use battery power.
Power supply using the power-supply unit (mains adaptor)
- Two insulated wires are required to power the device by connecting it to the power-supply unit (mains adaptor) supplied with it. These wires are normally already there and are freely accessible once you have removed the previous door chime. You can also connect the power supply without any additional wires to the door chime, the power supply has a 300cm long cable with two insulated wires. If you need longer wiring, connect the wires of the power supply using the supplied crimp connectors with the two wires that you want to use for the power supply.
- Do not plug the power supply unit into the wall socket yet.
- Only use the power supply unit provided along with the device, or a DIN-rail power supply unit that you can obtain from us separately, since this has been specially stabilized electrically and is equipped with an integrated audio interference reduction device. Other power supply units may destroy the device or cause poor transmission quality. The warranty automatically expires if you use a different power supply unit. The power supply unit is plugged into a wall socket inside your house, usually where the two wires from your previous door chime comes out of the wall in the interior of the house.
Power supply via PoE (as an alternative)
To power the device via a PoE-Switch (e.g. D-Link DGS-1008P) or PoE-Injector
(e.g. DoorBird Gigabit PoE Injector or TP-Link TL-PoE150S) in accordance with
the PoE standard IEEE 802.3af Mode A, the four wires bearing the numbers 1, 2,
3 and 6 of a Cat.5 cable or better are to be used. A Cat.5 cable or better
must be used as network signals can only be transmitted over completely
insulated, shielded and twisted cables. If you use PoE as a source of power,
the WiFi interface of the device is automatically inactive, and the four wires
for PoE then simultaneously form the data link. The device won’t start if your
PoE Switch or PoE injector does not support the PoE Standard IEEE 802.3af Mode
A (see Diagnostic-LED and Diagnostic-Sounds).
- Disconnect the PoE-Switch or PoE-Injector from the power grid.
- Place the network cable in the installation site of the device.
Do not combine the power supply from the power supply unit (mains adaptor) with the power supply via PoE. You can find further information about PoE here: http://www.doorbird.com/poe
STEP 6: FURTHER CONNECTIONS (OPTIONAL)
If desired, connect additional wires to the installation site of the device.
The wires or connection options mentioned in this section are optional.
Connecting the unit to a network
- You can connect the device to your existing network via WiFi, or alternatively use a network cable (Ethernet). For reasons of network stability, we principally recom-mend using a network cable, as WiFi is sensitive to interference (range, house walls acting as shields, relia-bility of performance, third party WiFi networks, wireless transmitters causing interference in the area, etc.).
- The device can be powered by PoE or using the power supply unit provided. If you use PoE as a source of power, the WiFi interface of the device remains inactive.
- Use only a network cable with RJ45 plug that meets the Cat.5 standard or a better one.
- Connect the network cable to your PoE-Switch or PoE-Injector that is connected to your Internet router. Then connect it to the device.
Be sure to use four insulated, shielded and twisted wires of a network cable in accordance with the Cat.5 standard or better. Only four wires of the network cable will be used.
Conventional Storey-call button
You can connect a conventional button to the device
to realize a separate storey-call. A Storey-call button is typically used if
you have more than one door, e.g. street door and apartment door. Please make
sure to add no extra voltage on that contact.
STEP 7: PREPARING THE WIRES
Remove about 5 mm of insulation material at the end of the wires that you would like to connect to the device (Power supply, Storey-call button).
STEP 8: CONNECTING THE WIRES
It is possible to connect the cables and wires to the device conveniently and
safely via a connection terminal on the reverse of the device. The individual
contacts on the connection terminal are labelled on the casing. You can
connect all necessary cables and wires to the device using the connection
terminal now. Please remove any cables and wires on the connection terminal
that you do not need.
Please take care when connecting the cables and wires. Connecting the cables and wires the wrong way may destroy the device.
STEP 9: FINAL ASSEMBLY
Mount the device on the Phillips countersunk head screws you already
positioned in step 3 and 4.
STEP 10: ACTIVATING THE DEVICE
Switch on the power leading to the assembly location again. If you use PoE,
make sure to switch on power of the PoE-Switch or PoE-Injector you have
connected the device to. You can see if the device is powered by checking the
Diagnostic-LED, which lights up after about 30 to 60 seconds after the power
is connected. The device is ready for operation (booting up process, any
software updates, etc.) once it has emitted a short diagnosis sound from the
integrated loudspeaker. This may last for up to 5 minutes. Should you not hear
a sound, please check the power supply. Please also check whether you have
used a wall-plug power supply and not PoE and whether you have connected the
positive pole and negative pole to the device correctly.
STEP 12: DOWNLOADING AND INSTALLING THE APP
Download the „DoorBird“ App by Bird Home Automation onto your mobile device
from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. You can always find the most
up-to-date version of the App manual on
www.doorbird.com/support. If you use WiFi
for connecting the device to your Internet router, first go to the DoorBird
App „Settings → WiFi Setup“ and follow the instructions. If you have finished
the WiFi setup or have connected the device to your Internet router by means
of a network cable, go to the DoorBird App „Settings → Administration“ and
login to the video door station you would like to pair the device with. To add
the device there, go to “Peripherals → Settings → Add”.
If you have problems adding the device to the App please check if the device
is online ( www.doorbird.com/checkonline ). If the device is not online,
please check the WiFi or network cable connection again.
DIAGNOSTIC-LED
You can see if the device is powered by checking the Diagnostic-LED, which
lights up after about 30 to 60 seconds after the power is connected.
DIAGNOSTIC-SOUNDS
After around one to five minutes, the device emits brief diagnostic sounds
after it has been connected to the power grid.
LEGAL NOTES
General remarks
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Product Liability Act
- All products covered by this instruction manual may only be used for the purpose specified. When in doubt, consult a qualified specialist or our sup-port team.
- Products that are supplied with voltage (in particular 110-240V mains voltage) need to be disconnected from the power supply prior to opening them or connecting cables.
- Any losses or consequential damage caused by intervention or changes made to our pro-ducts or improper handling are excluded from liability. The same applies to improper storage or external effects.
- When dealing with 110-240V mains voltage or with mains-operated or battery-operated products, the applicable guidelines are to be observed, e.g. guidelines on adhering to the electromagnetic compatibility; or the low-vol-tage directive. The respective work should only be carried out by a qualified specialist.
- Our products are in compliance with all technical guidelines and telecommunications regulations applicable in Germany, the EU and the USA.
Data privacy and data security
- For maximum security, the device uses the same encryption technologies as are used in online banking. For your security, no port for-warding or DynDNS is used either.
- The data centre for remote access over the In-ternet by means of an app is located in the EU and is operated in line with the most stringent security standards.
Publisher
Bird Home Automation GmbH Joachimsthaler Str. 12
10719 Berlin
Germany
Web: www.doorbird.com
Email: hello@doorbird.com