Door stations
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Door stations — guide & FAQ
Door stations are the outdoor part of a video door entry system, installed at the entrance to a building or the territory of a facility. Through the door station, a visitor initiates communication with a resident or operator: presses the call button, speaks into the microphone, and comes into the lens of the built-in camera. Modern door stations support high-resolution video transmission, two-way audio communication, and remote lock control — all of which make them a key element of access control at any facility. SAT Solutions offers to buy door stations in Tashkent with professional installation.
The choice of a door station depends on the type of facility, the system architecture, and operating conditions. For multi-apartment residential buildings, support for several subscribers and integration with entrance intercom systems is important. At commercial facilities — office centers, warehouses, manufacturing enterprises — priority is given to vandal-resistant housings, a wide temperature range, and the ability to combine with an ACS. In Uzbekistan, given the climatic features of the region, the IP protection class and resistance to high temperatures are of particular importance.
IP door stations based on a network protocol allow integrating intercom with video surveillance systems, managing access via a mobile app, and keeping an event log in a single platform. Analog door stations are simpler to install and maintain; they are used at small facilities with a limited budget. The correct pairing of a door station with monitors, lock controllers, and software determines the reliability of the entire access system.
How to choose
- Connection type: IP door stations transmit video and audio over an Ethernet network, are easily scaled, and integrate with NVRs and cloud services; analog ones connect via twisted pair or coaxial and are suitable for small autonomous systems.
- Camera resolution: for clear face identification, a sensor from 2 MP is sufficient; at facilities with high security requirements, door stations with a resolution of 4 MP and higher are chosen.
- Housing protection class: a minimum of IP65 for outdoor installation, IP67 and higher — for conditions with elevated humidity or direct water contact; IK08 and IK10 — for places with a high risk of vandalism.
- Protocol support and integration: compatibility with the SIP protocol (for connecting to an IP PBX), ONVIF, as well as the availability of an SDK for integration with other security systems is important.
- Number of call buttons: one button — for a private house or apartment, multi-button or modular door stations — for multi-apartment buildings and business centers with several tenants.
- IR illumination and nighttime operation: infrared or white illumination ensures a quality image in the dark without additional facade lighting.
- Access reader: door stations with a built-in card or fingerprint reader combine the functions of intercom and ACS in a single device, reducing the amount of equipment at the entry point.
Applications
- Residential facilities: private houses, cottages, multi-apartment residential complexes — access control at the entrance group, lock management from a monitor or smartphone.
- Commercial real estate: office buildings, business centers, retail premises — identification of visitors, communication with reception or the security service.
- Industrial and warehouse facilities: control of vehicle entry, personnel access to the territory, integration with ACS and video surveillance systems.
- Educational and medical institutions: schools, kindergartens, clinics — restricted access for outsiders, recording of visits, control of a wicket or barrier.
- Hotels and apartments: calling the reception, managing access to the room stock, integration with the hospitality system.
Brands and models in the catalog
- Dahua is the main brand in this category, represented by a wide line of IP door stations of the VTO and KTW/KTH series. The DHI-VTO6221E-P and DHI-VTO6222E-P models belong to vandal-resistant door stations in a metal housing with PoE technology support, which simplifies cabling. The DHI-VTO2111D-P and DHI-VTO2101E-P series is designed for residential facilities and small commercial installations.
- Dahua KTW02 and KTH01 — ready-made video door entry kits including a door station and a monitor, optimal for quick deployment at small facilities without complex integration.
- Dahua DHI-VTO2311R-WP — a wireless door station with Wi-Fi support, suitable for facilities where cabling is difficult or impractical.