Aiphone KAW-D 30-Degree Angle Box
Overview
The KAW-D is a mounting accessory designed to improve camera positioning on 1-gang surface mount door station installations where the entry point is wider than standard. By angling the door station 30 degrees to the right or left, it extends effective coverage across wider doorways without requiring recessed installation or repositioning the underlying device. This is particularly useful in retrofit scenarios where door station placement is fixed but viewing angle needs adjustment.
Compatibility
The KAW-D mounts directly to wall surfaces or standard 1-gang electrical boxes and accommodates the following Aiphone surface mount door stations: IF-DA, JO-DA, JP-DA, KB-DAR, and KB-DAR-M models. The hinged cover design allows the door station to be installed or removed without unbolting the angle box from the wall—a real time-saver during initial setup, troubleshooting, or device replacement.
Key Features
- 30-Degree Angle Adjustment: Rotates the camera viewpoint 30 degrees horizontally, shifting focus left or right. This eliminates the need for a wider-angle lens on the base camera and preserves the original optics and resolution of the door station itself.
- Dual-Mount Configuration: Supports both right and left positioning, giving you flexibility to angle coverage toward the actual threat area—typically where approaching visitors enter the doorway periphery.
- Surface Mount Simplicity: Installs directly to drywall or a 1-gang box without requiring recessed mounting. Reduces labor time and avoids structural modification, which is critical on retrofit projects or leased facilities.
- Hinged Cover Design: The door station lifts away from the angle box for maintenance or device replacement. No need to unbolt the box itself—swap the camera unit and reinstall in seconds.
- Compact Form Factor: Designed to integrate cleanly with standard 1-gang door stations, maintaining the slim profile expected in modern entryways and reception areas.
Deployment Considerations
The KAW-D works best when your door station location is fixed but your viewing angle isn't optimal. Common scenarios include angled hallways, wide entrance vestibules, or side-mounted positions where 30 degrees of tilt dramatically improves the capture zone. If you need to cover an exceptionally wide entry (6+ feet), evaluate whether a wider-angle lens on the base door station or a second camera might be more cost-effective than relying on angle adjustment alone.
Verify that your chosen Aiphone door station model appears in the compatibility list above before purchasing. The KAW-D is an accessory and does not alter the electrical, network, or power characteristics of the base unit—PoE budgets, resolution, and codec behavior remain unchanged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I rotate the KAW-D to angles other than 30 degrees?
A: No. The KAW-D is engineered for exactly 30 degrees to the right or left. If you need a different angle, consider repositioning the entire door station or exploring a wider-angle lens upgrade for the camera itself.
Q: Does the KAW-D work with recessed 1-gang boxes?
A: Yes. The KAW-D mounts to both surface and recessed 1-gang electrical boxes. Verify that your door station model is in the compatibility list (IF-DA, JO-DA, JP-DA, KB-DAR, KB-DAR-M).
Q: Will the angle box affect the door station's PoE power draw or network performance?
A: No. The KAW-D is purely mechanical. It does not alter electrical or network specifications. Power consumption, resolution, frame rate, and codecs remain the same as the base door station.
Q: How much extra wall space does the KAW-D add?
A: The angle box extends the door station perpendicular to the wall. Measure the depth of your base door station and add clearance for the angled extension to avoid obstruction by door frames or wall trim.
Q: Can I install the KAW-D on an existing door station, or only during initial setup?
A: You can retrofit the KAW-D to an existing door station. Unbolt or carefully remove the door station from its current mounting, slide it onto the KAW-D, and remount the assembly to the wall or 1-gang box.
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
The KAW-D is a straightforward but often-overlooked solution to a real problem: a fixed door station location that misses critical entry-zone coverage. I've seen more than a few retrofit projects waste budget on a second camera or a lens upgrade when the KAW-D would have solved the viewing angle in one mounting step. It's not a silver bullet for every wide-doorway scenario, but it's exactly right when your Aiphone door station is already positioned correctly—you just need the camera to look 30 degrees to the left or right.
Technical Highlights:
- 30-Degree Fixed Angle: Hard stop at 30 degrees left or right. No adjustment, no drift. If you need variable angle, this isn't your part—go recessed or relocate the base unit.
- Hinged Cover Design: Door station lifts off without unbolting the angle box. Speeds up troubleshooting and unit swap by 5–10 minutes per visit compared to full disassembly.
- 1-Gang Electrical Box Compatibility: Works with IF-DA, JO-DA, JP-DA, KB-DAR, KB-DAR-M. Verify your model in the list before ordering—wrong model wastes time and shipping.
Deployment Considerations:
- The KAW-D shifts the camera's viewpoint but does not change its focal length or lens angle. A 4mm fixed lens on the base door station will look the same zoom-wise; it will just be rotated 30 degrees. If you need wider coverage, upgrade the lens first, then angle it.
- Wall depth matters. Measure how far the angle box extends perpendicular to the wall. Check for door frame interference, trim, or conduit that might block the angled extension.
Deploy the KAW-D when your door station is already in the right location but the viewing angle misses the natural entry path. It's a retrofit-friendly, low-cost way to redirect camera focus without moving the entire unit or buying a second device. For retrofit entryway upgrades where the existing door station location is locked in, this is a time-saver.
