DoorBird A1081 Multi IP I-O Door Controller Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- DoorBird
Table of Contents
DoorBird A1081 Multi IP I-O Door Controller
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Read these instructions carefully before starting to use any components. Keep the manual so you can refer to it at a later date if required. If you hand over the device to other persons for use, please hand over the operating manual as well. 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 “IP I/O Door Controller” and “mobile device” for a smartphone or tablet.
Liability
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this document. Please inform
Bird Home Automation GmbH of any inaccuracies or omissions. Bird Home
Automation GmbH cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical
errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals
without prior notice. Bird Home Automation GmbH makes no warranty of any kind
with regard to the content of this document, including, but not limited to,
the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. Bird Home Automation GmbH shall neither be liable nor responsible for
incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance or use of this material. This product is only to be used for its
intended purpose.
Equipment Modifications
This equipment must be installed and used in strict accordance with the
instructions given in the user documentation. This equipment contains no
components that require service by the user. Unauthorized equipment changes or
modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and
approvals.
Symbols used
- Danger: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury
- Warning: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury
- Caution: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
- Notice: Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to property
- Important: Indicates significant information which is essential for the product to function correctly.
- Note: Indicates useful information which helps in getting the most out of the product
Hazard information
WARNING
- Mounting, installation and servicing work on electrical devices may only be performed by a qualified eletrician. Failure to observe this regulation could result in the risk of serious damage to health or fatal injury due to electric shocks.
- Devices with 110-240 V connection: The device may only be connected to an easily accessible power socket outlet. The mains adapter must be pulled out if a hazard occurs.
- For power supply, only use the original plug-in mains adapter delivered with the device or a recommended PoE-Switch/PoE-Injector as specified in this manual.
- Because of electrostatic charging, direct contact with the circuit board can result in destruction of the device. Direct contact with the circuit board must therefore be avoided at any time.
- Observe the EN 60065 resp. EN 60950 resp. EN 62368 standard.
- Do not use the device if there are signs of damage to the housing, control elements or connecting sockets, for example, or if it demonstrates a malfunction. If you have any doubts, please have the device checked by an authorized expert.
- Do not open the device. This voids the warranty of the device.
- The device does not contain any parts that can be maintained by the user. In the event of an error, please have the device checked by an\ authorized expert.
- For safety, approval and licensing reasons (CE/FCC/IC etc.), unauthorized change and/or modification of the device is not permitted.
- The device is not a toy; do not allow children to play with it. Do not leave packaging material lying around. Plastic films/bags, pieces ofpolystyrene, etc. can be dangerous in the hands of a child.
- Always lay cables in such a way that they do not become a risk to people and domestic animals.
- Voltage is applied to parts within the equipment. Do not touch any parts that are not associated with the installation, wiring, or connection. Electric shock could result.
- On devices which are not marked as weather-proof: Keep the device away from water or any other liquid.
- Do not install or make any wire terminations while power supply is plugged in. It can cause eletric shock or damage to the device.
- Before turning on power, make sure wires are not crossed or shorted. If not, fire or eletric shock could result.
- High voltage may be present internally. Do not open the device. Electric shock could result.
- The device is not of explosion-proof. Do not install or use near gases or flammable materials. Fire or explosion could result.
- Do not install two power supplies in parallel to a single input. Fire or damage to the device could result. Be sure to connect a single power supply to the device.
- Do not connect any terminal on the device to an AC power line. Fire or electric shock could result.
- Keep AC cord from being marred or crushed. If the AC cord is fractured, fire or electric shock could result.
- Do not plug or unplug with wet hands. Electric shock could result.
- Do not put any metal or flammable material into the device. Fire, electric shock, or device trouble could result.
- Existing wiring such as chime wiring, etc. may contain high voltage AC electricity. Damage to the device or electric shock could result. Wiring and installation must be done by a qualified eletrician.
- When mounting the device on a wall or ceiling, install the device in aconvenient location, but not where it could be jarred or bumped. Injury could result.
- On devices with ground terminals, connect to an earth ground. Otherwise fire or malfunction could result.
- On devices with plastic or real glass, do not put high pressure on the glass. If fractured, injury could result.
- On devices with LCD, if LCD is punctured, do not allow contact with the liquid crystal inside. Injury could result. If necessary, gargle your mouth and clean your eyes or skin with clear water for at least 15 minutes and consult your doctor.
- Do not put anything on the device or cover the device with cloth, silicone, glue, coating, separate covering etc. Fire or device issues could result.
- Do not install the device in any of the following locations. Fire, electric shock, or device trouble could result.
- Places under direct sunlight or places near heating equipment that varies in temperature.
- Places subject to dust, oil, chemicals, hydrogen sulfide (hot spring).
- Places subject to moisture and humidity extremes, such as bathrooms, cellars, greenhouses, etc.
- Places where the temperature is very low, such as inside a refrigerated area or in front of an air conditioner.
- Places subject to steam or smoke (e.g. near heating or cooking surfaces).
- Where noise generating devices such as dimmer switches or inverter electrical appliances are closeby.
- Locations subject to frequent vibration or impact.
- On devices with intercom, be sure to perform a call test with low audio volume on both intercom devices. A sudden call etc. may arrive causing for example damage to your ear.
- If the device does not operate properly, unplug the power supply.
- All devices which are not marked as weather-proof are designed for indoor use only. Do not use outdoor.
- On devices which are marked weather-proof: Do not spray withhighpressure water. Device issues could result.
- We do not assume any liability for damage to property or personalinjury caused by improper use or the failure to observe the hazard information. In such cases, any claim under warranty ceases. For consequential damages, we assume no liability
Safety instructions
- The device shall be used in compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Store the device in a dry and ventilated environment.
- Avoid exposing the device to shocks or heavy pressure.
- Do not install the device on unstable brackets, surfaces or walls. Make sure the material is strong enough to support the weight of the device.
- Use only applicable tools when installing the device. Using excessive force with tools could cause damage to the device.
- Do not use chemicals, caustic agents, or aerosol cleaners.
- Use a clean dry cloth for cleaning.
- Use only accessories that comply with technical specification of the device. These can be provided by Bird Home Automation GmbH.
- Use only spare parts provided by or recommended by Bird Home Automation GmbH.
- Do not attempt to repair the device by yourself. Contact Bird Home Automation GmbH for service matters.
- Keep the device more than 1 m (3.3′) away from microwave, radio, TV, wireless router and any other wireless devices.
- On devices with intercom or built-in speaker or built-in microphone or signal transmission functions, keep the wires more than 30 cm (12”) away from AC 100-240 V wiring. AC induced noise and/or device malfunction could result.
- Install the device in an area that will be accessible for future inspections, repairs and maintenance.
- If the device is used close to a cellular phone, the device may malfunction.
- The device can be damaged if dropped. Handle with care.
- The device turns inoperative during power failure.
- On devices with intercom or built-in speaker or built-in microphone, in areas where cellular or Radio / TV broadcasting station antennas are closeby, the device may be affected by radio frequency interference.
- On devices with LCD screen, it must be noted in advance that the LCD panel, though manufactured with very high precision techniques,inevitably will have a very small portion of its picture elements always lit or not lit at all. This is not considered a device malfunction.
- On devices with intercom, due to the environmental sound around the device, it may hinder smooth communication, but this is not a malfunction.
- On devices with Username/Password, the Username/Password to access the device is the customer’s responsibility. Make sure to use password that cannot be easily guessed by a third party. We recommend that you change the Password on a regular basis.
- We will, under no circumstances, be liable for damage that occurs due to failures in power supply, network equipment or terminal devices; failures due to Internet providers and cellular network providers; failures such as disconnected lines and other losses in communication, which makes it impossible to provide this service as well as in any way delay this service due to any other causes outside of our responsibility; or if an error or missing data occurs during transmission.
Information on disposal for users of waste electrical & electronic equipment (private household)
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted an a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. Information on disposal in other countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Transportation
When transporting the device, use the original packaging or equivalent to prevent damage to the device.
Warranty Information
For information about the device warranty, see
www.doorbird.com/warranty
**COMPONENTS
**
DEVICE
- WiFi Antenna thread to connect the 2.4 GHz WiFi Antenna supplied with the device.
- Loud speaker Loudspeaker for Diagnostic- Sounds.
- Diagnostic-LED Diagonstic LED to visualize the current status of the device.
- Screw connection terminal to connect external devices such as electric door openers and power to the device.
- Setup button (SET) of the device, to e.g. configure the WiFi interface of the device using the DoorBird App.
- LAN/PoE jack RJ45 jack to connect a standard Network cable Cat.5 or better, coming from the Internet Router/PoE-Switch/ PoE-Injector
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 the 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 older 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 occur, for example 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.
Requirements:
High-speed Internet (via landline): DSL, cable or optical fibreNetwork:
802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz or Ethernet, with DHCP
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..
DETERMINING THE ASSEMBLY LOCATION
The device is IP50 certified (not water-proof). Please make sure to put the
device into appropriate housing if you want to use it outdoors. The network
cable between the device and the PoE-Switch/PoE-Injector/ Internet Router can
have a maximum length of 80 meters/262 feet. You can mount the device
permanently on a wall or ceiling. If you do not want to mount it permanently,
please skip the rest of this step. 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. 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, you will usually not require any dowels. There are special dowels for assembling 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.
WIFI ANTENNA
The device has a built-in 2.4 GHz WiFi interface, to connect it wirelessly to
your Internet Router. Please assemble the WiFi antenna supplied with the
device to the WiFi antenna thread of the device. The WiFi interface of the
device is automatically inactive if you use a network cable to connect the
device to your PoE-Switch/PoE-Injector/Internet Router
POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS
The device can be powered using the power-supply unit (mains adaptor) supplied with it (Option 1) or via PoE (Power over Ethernet) using a network cable (Option 2). The device can be alternatively also be supplied with power using a DIN-rail power supply unit that you can obtain direclty from us. The device does not use battery power
OPTION 1
Power supply using the power supply unit (mains adaptor)
The power supply unit (mains adaptor) supplied with the device has a 300 cm
long cable with two insulated wires. 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 expires automatically if you use a different power supply unit.
OPTION 2
Power supply via PoE
To power the device via a PoE-Switch (e.g. D-Link DGS-1008P) or PoE-Injector
(e.g. DoorBird Gigabit PoE Injector) 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 PoESwitch/
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.
- Run the network cable to the installation location of the device.
You can find further information about PoE here: http://www.doorbird.com/poe
CONNECTING THE DEVICE
It is possible to connect the cables and wires to the device conveniently and
safely via labelled connection ports. You can connect all necessary cables and
wires to the device now. Please remove any cables and wires from the
connection ports of the device that you do not need. Remove about 5 mm of
insulation material at the end of the wires that you would like to connect to
the green screw connection terminal of the device.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Mount the device on the Phillips countersunk head screws you already
positioned in step 2, if you want to mount the device permanently on a wall or
ceiling.
ACTIVATING THE DEVICE
Switch on the power leading to the assembly location. If you use the the power
supply unit (mains adaptor) to power the device, plug it into into a wall
socket. If you use PoE to power the device, make sure to switch on power of
the PoE-Switch / PoE-Injector that you have connected the device to. Do not
power the device simultaneously via the power supply from the power supply
unit (mains adaptor) and the power supply via PoE. You can see if the device
receives power by checking the Diagnostic-LED, which lights up about 30 to 60
seconds after the device gets connected to power. 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. If the Diagnostic LED does not light up, please check the power
supply.. When using a wall-plug power supply and not PoE please check whether
you have connected the positive pole and negative pole to the device correctly
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 log in to the Administration area of the DoorBird Video
Door Station (using the authentication details of the desired Video Door
Station!) you would like to pair the device with (using the authentication
details of the desired Video Door Station!). To pair 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 on by checking the Diagnostic-LED, which
lights up about 30 to 60 seconds after the power is connected.
DIAGNOSTIC-SOUNDS
The device emits brief diagnostic sounds about 30 to 60 seconds after it has
been connected to power.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
LEGAL NOTES
General remarks
- DoorBird is a registered trademark of Bird Home Automation GmbH.
- Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPad, Multi-Touch, iOS, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.
- Google, Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc.
- The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
- All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.
- We reserve the right to make changes to our products in the interests of technical advancement. The products shown may also look different from the products supplied based on ongoing enhancement.
- Reproducing or using texts, illustrations and photos from this instruction manual in any media – even if only in the form of excerpts – shall only be permitted with our express written consent.
- The design of this manual is subject to copyright protection. We do not accept any liability for any errors or any erroneous content or printing errors (even in the case of technical specifications or within graphics and technical sketches).
- Our products are in compliance with all technical guidelines, electrical and telecommunications regulations applicable in Germany, the EU and the USA.
- Our products and also the components contained therein (ICs, software, etc.) may only be used for civilian non-military purposes.
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 forwarding or DynDNS is used either.
- The data centre location for remote access over the Internet by means of an App is obligatory in the EU if the determined Internet IP-Address location of the device is within the EU. The data centre is operated in line with the most stringent security standards.
- Video, audio and any other surveillance methods can be regulated by laws that vary from country to country. Check the laws in your local region before installing and using this device for surveillance purposes. If the device is a door-, indoor station or camera:
- In many countries video and voice signal may only be transmitted once a visitor has rung the bell (data privacy, configurable in the App).
- Please carry out the mounting in such a way that the detection range of the camera limits the device exclusively to the immediate entrance area.
The device may come with a visitor history and motion sensor. You can activate/deactivate this function if required.If necessary, indicate the presence of the device a suitable place and in a suitable form. Please observe any relevant country-specific statutory regulations concerning the use of surveillance components and surveillance cameras applicable at the installation site. Check with the property owner and your house community if you are allowed to install and use this product. Bird Home Automation GmbH cannot be held responsible for any miss-use or miss-configuration of this product, including the unauthorized opening of a door. Bird Home Automation cannot be held responsible for damages caused by improper existing installations or improper installation. Software and operating system’s updates (so-called “firmware updates”) are generally automatically installed on the products of Bird Home Automation GmbH via Internet, if technically possible. Automatic firmware updates keep the products‘ software up to date so that they always work reliably, safely and efficiently. Through further development, features can be added, extended or slightly changed. Major changes or limitations to existing features will generally occur if Bird Home Automation GmbH deems it necessary (e.g. for data protection, data security or stability reasons, or to keep them up to date). When a firmware update is available, Bird Home Automation GmbH‘s servers generally automatically distribute it to all compatible products connected to the Internet or Bird Home Automation GmbH‘s servers. This process is gradual and can take several weeks. As soon as a product receives a firmware update, the system will be installed and will restart by itself. Installed firmware updates cannot be undone. Since the products and software of Bird Home Automation GmbH are not explicitly customer specific products, a customer cannot deny an automatic update if the product is connected to the Internet or to the Bird Home Automation GmbH’s server. It is possible that these manual still contains typographical errors or printing errors.The information in this manual will be checked regularly and corrections will be made in the next version. We accept no liability for errors of a technical or printing nature and their consequences
Publisher
Bird Home Automation GmbH Uhlandstraße 165 10719 Berlin Germany
Web: www.doorbird.com
Email: hello@doorbird.com
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