door entry
 
 
 
 Frequently Asked Questions
 and Glossary

To help our customers better understand some of the features of Door Entry Systems, we have prepared a short list of Frequently Asked Questions.

If you would like more detailed information, please continue down the page to the Glossary.

Please click on each FAQ / Glossary title to view the answer.

If you are unable to find the information you need or have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions
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  • WHAT IS A DOOR ENTRY SYSTEM?
    • A door entry or intercom system consists of a front panel with an audio or video unit; and handsets in each of the premises within the system. This enables a visitor to call the required property from the front entrance and for the occupier of the property to speak to, or see the person calling.
 
  • VIDEO OR AUDIO DOOR ENTRY SYSTEM?
    • Audio door entry systems allow the user to receive a call and talk to the person at the entry panel. Video door entry systems allow the user who receives a call to see and talk to the person at the entry panel.
 
 
 
 
  • CAN MY DOOR ENTRY SYSTEM BE INTEGRATED WITH OTHER SYSTEMS?
    • Door entry systems can integrate with a number of other systems. The front panel can be fitted with an access control keypad or access control proximity or swipe card reader. If a video entry system is in place, the camera can be connected to a CCTV system so the images can be viewed and if necessary recorded. An audio entry system can be connected to your home phone line so no additional handsets are required. We can also supply and install equipment compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
 
 
Glossary
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  • Bi-Way Glass
    • Designed for efficient hands free loud speaking communication between counter personnel and the public through security glass and specially built counters.
 
  • Bruto
    • A Fermax vandal resistant panel, which is available in both audio and video.
 
  • Cityline
    • A Fermax outdoor panel, available in both audio and video versions.
 
 
  • DDA Entry Panels
    • Door entry panels with tactile illuminated buttons, Braille characters and LED indicators, thus complying with the Disability Discrimination Act (1995).
 
  • Door Entry System
    • (Intercom) Consists of a front panel and handsets in each of the premises within the system which enables a visitor and the occupier to communicate and allow access if required without having to go to the door.
 
  • Halo
    • A Fermax digital video door entry panel with access control system by proximity cards, thermometer and clock.
 
  • HNA/102LR + HPC/1HNA
    • Targha access control keypad made by bpt operating two relays and offering 100 x 4 digit entry codes.
 
  • HPP/6VR
    • Targha VR expansion panel made by bpt which can house up to 6 buttons and be used adjacent to the video panel for up to 8 way communication.
 
  • HPV/2VR
    • Targha video vandal resistant panel by bpt with shatterproof camera shield and name covers.
 
  • HPP/6OT
    • Targha brass expansion panel with 6 buttons can be used with either audio or video front plates by bpt.
 
  • HPV/*OT
    • Targha brass video panel made by bpt which is available with 0, 1 or 2 buttons.
 
  • HSP/*ST
    • Targha expansion panel made by bpt which can be installed adjacent to the HSV panel to increase the number of buttons.
 
  • HSV/*ST
    • Targha Video entry panel made by bpt with 0-3 buttons.
 
  • iLoft
    • A Fermax hands free colour video monitor.
 
  • Loft Compact
    • A Fermax monitor which is the compact, hands free model from the Loft line and is available in both colour and mono video.
 
  • Loft Monitor
    • A Fermax video handset, available with both colour and mono camera modules.
 
 
  • Lynea
    • A bpt monitor with a choice of a colour or black and white screen which can be mounted on the wall or on a table.
 
  • Marine
    • the range of Fermax vandal resistant panels which are made from stainless steel and are available in both audio and video.
 
  • Mitho
    • A bpt receiver with hands free function and integrated handset designed for the management and control of electric home automation, security and the video entry system.
 
  • Nova
    • A bpt video receiver with a 2" active matrix screen which connects to the entry panel for monitoring entrance.
 
  • Ophera
    • A bpt flush mount video-audio entry system with a colour 3.5" LCD monitor module and swivel mount display.
 
  • System 200
    • A bpt system with 4 common wires plua coaxial cable (or twisted pair) for connecting receivers.
 
  • System 300
    • A bpt bespoke system for apartments using two wire upline signal transmission. One UTP CAT5 pair for all upline video, audio and data signals. Two cores at 1mm˛ CSA are required to supply power for video systems.
 
  • Telguard
    • A telephone based door entry system which provides access to your premises.
 
 
  • VRAC
    • Stainless steel standalone bpt keypad for which a code must be entered to gain access.
 
  • VRV/*
    • Stainless steel bpt video panel with vandal resistant screws, available as black and white or colour video and can be flush or surface mounted. Any configuration can be made to order.
 
  • VRVK/*
    • Stainless steel bpt video panel with access control keypad which offers 50 user codes so that a code can be used for access or if the user doesn't have a code, they can call in to the property.
 
  • X1
    • 2 wire video entry control from bpt with the capacity to cater for multi block residential complexes.
 
  • Xolid
    • A modular, flat plate and vandal resistant entry panel made by bpt.
 
 
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