Akuvox A08X Smart Intercom User Guide

: September 25, 2024
: Akuvox

Table of Contents

A08X Smart Intercom
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
Before You Start
Voltage and Current Specifications
AWG Sizes and Properties Table
Requirements
Warnings and Cautions
Wiring Interface
Installation Instructions
- Step 1: Wall-mounting or Flush-mounting Box Installation
- FAQ
Q: What should I do if I encounter an abnormal situation with

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Specifications

Model: A08X
Includes: Various accessories as listed in the user manual
Features: Blue and Green Light LED Camera, TOF Sensor, Card
Reader Touch Screen, Loudspeaker
Power Options: PoE or 12VDC 1A power adapter

Product Usage Instructions

Before You Start

Tools needed (not included in shipped box): Cat Ethernet Cable,
Crosshead Screwdriver, Electric Drill

Voltage and Current Specifications

It is suggested to use PoE or a 12VDC 1A power adapter to power
on the device.

AWG Sizes and Properties Table

Follow the provided wire data to install the device based on the
Power Supply and AWG specifications mentioned in the table.

Requirements

Install the device away from direct sunlight, direct sun through
windows, indirect sunlight through windows, and close to light
sources like lamps.

Warnings and Cautions

Be cautious while handling the device to prevent accidents.
Avoid touching power components with wet hands and follow safety
guidelines provided in the manual.

Wiring Interface

To protect the device from over-voltage damage, wire a diode
into the circuit as instructed in the manual.

Installation Instructions

Step 1: Wall-mounting or Flush-mounting Box Installation

Wall-mounting Box Installation:
Cut a square hole on the wall according to the specified
dimensions.
Align and mark the wall-mounting box holes on the wall.
Drill holes and insert plastic wall anchors.
Tighten screws to fasten the wall-mounting box.
Complete wall-mounting installation.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if I encounter an abnormal situation with

the device?

A: If you notice any unusual sounds or smells
coming from the device, power it off immediately and contact the
Akuvox Technical Team for assistance.

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Before using the device, check the device model and ensure that the shipped box includes the following items:

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Wiring cover
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M2.5 x 5 crosshead screw
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A Rubber plug (grey)
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B Rubber plug (black)
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Ethernet cable
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Ethernet connector
2

Diode

8-Pin cable

Torx wrench

Flush-mounting Accessories:

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M3X6 Torx head screw
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Flush-mounting box

ST4x20 crosshead screw

Wall-mounting Accessories:

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4

Plastic wall anchor
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Wall-mounting box

ST4x20 crosshead screw

Plastic wall anchor

Blue and Green Light LED Camera
TOF Sensor

Card Reader Touch Screen

Loudspeaker

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Before You Start
Tools needed
(not included in shipped box)
Cat Ethernet Cable Crosshead Screwdriver Electric Drill

Voltage and Current Specifications
It is suggested that use PoE or 12VDC 1A power adapter to power on device.

AWG Sizes and Properties Table
Please follow the properly wire data to install device:

Power Supply

AWG

20

12VDC 1 A

22

24

Resistance (ohm/km)

33.9

48.5

79.6

Cross-sectional Area (mm²) Wire Length (m)

0.5189 50

0.3247 40

0.2047 30

26 128 0.1281 15

Requirements
1.Place the device away from sunlight and light sources to prevent potential damage. 2.Do not place the device in the high-temperature, and humid environments or in surroundings impacted by magnetic field. 3.Install the device on the flat surface securely to avoid personal injuries and property loss caused by device’s falling. 4.Do not use or place the device near heating objects. 5.If installing the device indoors, please keep device at least 2 meters away from light, and at least 3 meters away from
window and door.

Backlight

Direct sunlight

Direct sun through window
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Indirect sunlight through window

Close to light

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Warning!
1.To ensure safety, avoid touching power core, power adapter, and device with wet hands, bending or pulling the power core, damaging any components, and use only qualified power adapter and power cord.
2.Be careful that standing up on the area under the device in case of personal injuries cause by hitting the device.
Cautious
1.Do not knock device with hard objects. 2.Do not press down hard on the device screen. 3.Do not expose device to chemical products, such as alcohol, acid liquid, disinfectants, and so on. 4.To prevent the device installation from becoming loose, ensure accurate diameters and depths of screw holes. If the
screw holes are too large, use glue to secure the screws. 5.Use wet cloth clean device surface softly, and then wipe the surface with dry cloth for cleaning the device. 6.If there is abnormal situation of the device, including uncommon sound and smell, please power off the device and contact Akuvox Technical Team immediately.
Wiring Interface
To protect the device from potential damage caused by over-voltage, it is recommended to wire a diode into the circuit. Connect the anode of the diode to the negative cable of the lock, and connect the cathode of the diode to the positive cable of the lock.
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Inst
Step1: Wall-mounting or Flush-mounting Box Installation 1. Wall-mounting Box Installation

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Cut a square hole on the wall according to the wire position with the dimension 502923mm (heightwidthdepth).

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a. Align the square hole of the wall-mounting box with the square hole on the wall, ensuring the box is closely against the wall.
b. Mark the box’s four holes on the wall, ensuring the mark is at the center of each hole.
C
a. Take down the wall-mounting box. b. Use a 6 mm electric drill to drill the four holes.

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D
Insert four plastic wall anchors into the screw holes.

E
Tighten the four ST4x20 crosshead screws to the plastic wall anchors to fasten the wall-mounting box to the wall.

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Wall-mounting installation is completed.
Note: Ensure the drilled holes are aligned with the box’s holes and wall- mounting box is parallel to the ground.

2. Flush-mounting Box Installation

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Cut a square hole on the wall according to the wire position with the dimension 1354238mm (heightwidthdepth).

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B
a. Put the flush-mounting box into the hole, ensuring the flaps of box’s side are attached to the wall, and leave a gap at the bottom for drainage.
b. Mark the box’s four holes on the wall, ensuring the mark is at the center of each hole.
C
a. Take down the flush-mounting box. b. Use a 6 mm electric drill to drill the four holes.
D
Insert four plastic wall anchors into the screw holes.
E
a. Remove the box’s wiring holes, making the wires go through the box through the holes.
b. Push the flush-mounting box into the hole. c. Tighten the four ST4x20 crosshead screws to the plastic wall anchors to
fasten the flush-mounting box to the wall.
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F
The installation is completed after checking the flaps of the box are attached to the wall and higher than the wall. And ensure there is a gap at the bottom for drainage.
Step2: Main Unit Installation
A
Take out A08, wiring cover, A and B rubber plugs, and four M2.5×5 crosshead screws.

B
a. Lead out the wires out of the flush-mounting/ wall-mounting box. b. Connect one end of the Ethernet Cable to the device’s network interface,
and the other to the Ethernet connector.

C

a. Choose one or two 8-pin cable, connecting wires to 8-pin cable as needed

and inserting 8-pin cable into main unit.

b. Make wires go through two rubber plugs.

c. Insert a rubber plug into the groove on the device’s back cover, ensuring

the side with tilt surface faces inward.

d. Fix cable(s) with rubber plugs and press the wiring cover.

Note:

Use two A plugs if only have one Ethernet cable. Use an A plug and a B plug if have an Ethernet cable and a set of eight wires. Use two B plugs if have an Ethernet cable and two sets of eight wires.

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D
Fasten the wiring cover with four M2.5×5 crosshead screws.
Step3: Device Mounting
A
a. Put all wires and Ethernet connector into the drilled square hole in the wall. b. Hang the slot of the main unit into the corresponding hooks of the box, and
then gently lower the main unit into the box.
B
Lower the device down, ensuring the box’s two hookers fit into the grooves at the bottom of the device.
C
Fix two M3x6 Torx head screws into holes.
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D
The installation is completed after checking gap around the device is even, the connection is secure, and the device can be powered on.
Application Network Topology
PC (third party)

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Device Test
Please verify the device status after installation: 1. Network: Press Reset button on the back of device shortly, the device will announce IP address. Network is working
properly if the IP address is obtained. 2. Access ControlUse pre-configured PIN code and RF card to unlock door.
Warranty
1. Akuvox warranty does not cover intentional mechanical damage or destruction caused by improper installation. 2. Do not attempt to modify, alternate, maintain, or repair device by yourself. Akuvox warranty does not apply to damages
caused by anyone who is not representative of Akuvox or an Akuvox authorized service provider. Please contact Akuvox Technical Team if the device need to be repaired.
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Notice Information
Information contained in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of printing. This document is subject to change without notice, any update to this document can be viewed on Akuvox’s website: http://www.akuvox.com © Copyright 2023 Akuvox Ltd. All rights reserved.
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