2N IP Force 01976-001 High-Security Door Unit Bundle
The 2N IP Force 01976-001 is a wired IP intercom bundle designed for access control teams deploying electromagnetic locking and tamper detection across networked entry points. This hardware kit bundles a tamper switch, security relay, and I/O module into a unified package that integrates seamlessly with the 2N IP Force intercom system, enabling real-time unauthorized-access alerting and relay-controlled door strikes without separate auxiliary equipment.
Key Features
- Tamper Switch: Detects physical tampering on the door unit. Sends immediate alert to networked monitoring system when triggered, reducing response time to unauthorized bypass attempts.
- Security Relay: Controls electromagnetic locking through integrated access protocols. Manages strike activation without external relay modules, lowering cost and wiring complexity.
- I/O Module: Provides discrete input/output connections for third-party alarm systems and access control panels. Enables bidirectional handshake with legacy security infrastructure.
- PoE 802.3af Power: Standard PoE delivery eliminates dedicated power runs to the door unit. Typical draw under 13W, reducing infrastructure cost on existing Gigabit switch deployments.
- Wired IP Connectivity: RJ45 network integration ensures stable, low-latency communication with zero wireless interference or battery-dependent reliability. Suitable for mission-critical entry points.
- 2N IP Force Platform Compatibility: Full integration with the 2N IP Force intercom ecosystem. Scales across multi-building campuses with unified management and audit trail.
This bundle eliminates the operational overhead of sourcing and wiring tamper switches and relays separately. The modular I/O design supports daisy-chain or star topology network layouts, giving integrators flexibility on larger deployments. Combined with H.264 compressed audio from the door unit microphone, the system provides both visual and voice verification alongside access events.
Electromagnetic locking control through the relay eliminates pneumatic or mechanical strike dependency — no maintenance on air lines or worn latches. Integrators report faster credential verification and access-log auditing when door hardware, alarm state, and tamper detection are consolidated on the same wired IP backbone. The three-year manufacturer warranty covers both tamper and relay components, reducing spare-parts inventory for multi-site operators.
The bundle is field-proven in secured entry applications: corporate lobbies, server-room access, parking-gate control, and visitor-badge stations where real-time tamper alerting and electromagnetic lock control eliminate the need for dedicated access-control appliances. Organizations deploying SIP-based VoIP intercom infrastructure benefit from the 2N IP Force platform's native integration with PBX systems and call-routing logic, enabling voice-based access authorization workflows.
This bundle is fully compatible with standard ONVIF-enabled NVR and VMS platforms via the 2N IP Force parent unit. Tamper and relay events are logged as discrete alarm conditions, allowing rules-based recording and escalation workflows. Access teams can configure relay hold times, de-bounce intervals, and tamper thresholds through the central 2N management interface or third-party access-control software.
Jerry TildsenPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
We've deployed the 2N IP Force bundle across corporate campuses, hospitals, and secure facilities where electromagnetic locking and tamper detection must report to a centralized access-control authority. The key differentiator is the integrated relay design — no external auxiliary relays, no separate 24VDC power supply, no clutter of DIN-rail components in a distant electrical closet. Everything lives at the door unit, powered by PoE, managed over IP. On a 40-door rollout, that cuts installation labor by 15–20% versus bolting separate tamper switches and relays into a control cabinet. The I/O module's discrete inputs also handle magnetic lock-position feedback and emergency-exit button wiring natively, reducing the need for a separate alarm-system gateway. We've integrated this bundle into both Milestone and Genetec VMS platforms; the 2N IP Force acts as a standard network device, and tamper/relay events appear as logical alarm entries alongside video motion. One caveat: relay contacts are rated for typical electronic lock strikes (24VDC, <500mA); heavy-duty magnetic locks or high-amperage devices require external contactors. Most integrators plan for that upfront, but it's a detail that gets missed if you assume the relay can drive everything at the door.
Technical Highlights:
- Tamper Switch Performance: Normally-closed contact wiring allows supervised circuit configuration. When door unit is opened or detached, the circuit opens and an alert is logged within 100ms. This immediate feedback loop prevents silent bypass attempts — integrators pair it with a rule that locks the door and pages security if tamper occurs outside business hours.
- Security Relay Rated Capacity: 24VDC / 500mA contact rating handles standard electronic strikes and mag locks under 250mA continuous draw. Relay hold times are configurable from 100ms to 60+ seconds via the 2N management UI, enabling timed-release or fail-safe locking postures.
- I/O Module Expandability: Two opto-isolated inputs and one relay output on the module itself. Inputs can read door-position sensors, emergency buttons, or alarm-system trigger lines. The output relay can control auxiliary indicators (LED beacon, audible alert) without burdening the main 2N unit.
- PoE Power Efficiency: Bundle draws approximately 8–12W under normal operation (microphone active, relay idle). Switching relay load adds 2–3W momentarily. Standard 802.3af PoE switch easily accommodates 20+ units per port budget, compared to older 48VDC systems requiring dedicated cabling.
- Wired Network Isolation: Uses standard RJ45 Cat5e/Cat6 runs. Zero RF interference, zero wireless dropout — critical for door-strike failures (you do not want a missed relay command at a secure entry). Network segmentation via VLAN is straightforward if access control must be logically separated from general building traffic.
- Audit Trail & Integration: All tamper events, relay activations, and access attempts are timestamped and logged. RESTful API support on the 2N platform allows third-party software (Salto, HID, Kastle) to query or trigger relay states programmatically, enabling seamless workflow integration.
Deployment Considerations:
- Relay contact sizing is the most common integration gotcha — confirm your lock strike or mag-lock current draw against the 500mA rating before ordering. If you need higher amperage, budget for an external contactor or solid-state relay mounted adjacent to the power supply.
- Tamper-switch wiring must be supervised (continuous monitoring). If the integrator wires it as an unsupervised alarm input, a cut wire goes undetected. Ensure your access-control panel or VMS rules treat the tamper input as a critical zone.
- IP network path to the door unit is mandatory for relay control — no fallback to a hardwired intercom line. On redundant or remote installations, plan for network failover (dual NIC, PoE backup appliance) if door access must remain functional during WAN outages.
- I/O module discrete inputs are opto-isolated but not surge-protected. If running leads to outdoor emergency buttons or sensor lines, add TVS diodes and transient suppressors to prevent latch-up during lightning events.
- Bundle is designed for the 2N IP Force intercom unit specifically — it will not work standalone or with earlier 2N models (IP Uni, IP Solo). Confirm the parent intercom hardware before specifying this kit.
This bundle is the right choice for integrators and facilities teams who need tamper detection and electromagnetic lock control consolidated on a single IP network without separate power, cabling, or cabinet space. It's particularly valuable in campus deployments where dozens of doors report to a single access-authority VMS. For a deeper look at the 2N IP Force ecosystem and related door hardware, visit the 2N catalog.
