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SKU: IX-DVF-2RA

Aiphone IX-DVF-2RA IP Emergency 2-CALL

SIP IP emergency station with 2MP camera, dual call buttons, IP65/IK08
- IP emergency 2-call station with SIP compliance
- ONVIF Profile S for VMS and RTSP integration
- IP65 outdoor rating with PoE+ power
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SKU: IX-DVF-2RA-FR

Aiphone IX-DVF-2RA-FR IP Video Emergency Station 2 Bttn French

Dual-button IP video station, IP65/IK08 vandal-resistant, PoE+ powered
- IP emergency 2-call station with French ADA labeling
- 1.23MP fixed camera with H.264 / MJPEG compression
- IP65 outdoor rating with PoE+ power
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SKU: IX-DVF-HW

Aiphone IX-DVF-HW IP Video Door Station with Hand Wave Sensor

Touchless IP door station with 1.23MP camera and hand wave sensor
- Touchless infrared hand-wave call activation with 0-10 cm range
- PoE+ (802.3at) single Ethernet cable powers IP door station
- H.264 and MJPEG video compression on 1.23MP CMOS camera
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SKU: IX-DVF-L

Aiphone IX-DVF-L Video DR Stn W/t-mode

Flush-mount IP video door station, IP65/IK08 vandal-resistant, PoE+ powered
- Video door station with +/-15 degree manual tilt adjust
- 1.23MP CMOS sensor with H.264 / MJPEG codecs
- IP65 outdoor rating with PoE+ power input
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SKU: IX-DVF-RA

Aiphone IX-DVF-RA IP Video Emergency Call Station

IP65 outdoor emergency call station with 1.23MP camera and two-way audio
- IP video emergency call station, 1920x1200 resolution
- Three preset vertical angles: +15, 0, -8 degrees
- IP65 outdoor rating with PoE+ power input
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SKU: IX-DVF-RA-FR

Aiphone IX-DVF-RA-FR IP Video Emergency Station 1 Bttn French

Outdoor IP video emergency station with 2MP camera, IP65 weather protection
- IP video emergency call station, French ADA labeling
- 2MP CMOS sensor with adjustable vertical angle
- IP65 outdoor wall mount with PoE+ power
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SKU: IX-DVM

Aiphone IX-DVM Mullion-Mounted IP Video Door Station

720p mullion-mounted IP video door station, PoE powered, IP54/IK07 rated
- 720p HD video with wide dynamic range across bright and dim entry
- Touchless infrared call sensor for visitor activation at the door
- PoE (802.3af) IP54 mullion-mounted door station with H.264 video
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SKU: IX-EA

Aiphone IX-EA IP Video Door Station

Surface-mount IP door station with PoE power for outdoor access control
- 1.23MP IP video door station with H.264 compression
- 5 lux minimum illumination for evening verification
- PoE-powered surface-mount design
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SKU: IX-MB

Aiphone IX-MB
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SKU: IX-MV7-B

Aiphone IX-MV7-B - IP Video Master Station SIP Compatible with 7" Touchscreen Black
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SKU: IX-MV7-HB-L

Aiphone IX-MV7-HB-L IP Video Answering Station

7-inch IP answering station for Aiphone IX/IXG intercom systems
- 7-inch touchscreen IP video answering station
- 800x400 display for video + caller info display
- PoE-powered wall mount with H.264 / MJPEG codecs
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SKU: IX-MV7-HW-JP

Aiphone IX-MV7-HW-JP IP Video Master Station 1MP

7-inch IP video master station for IX intercom systems, PoE powered
- 7-inch 800x400 TFT IP video master station
- PoE-powered with H.264 / MJPEG dual codecs
- Wall mount for reception or security desk
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SKU: IX-MV7-W

Aiphone IX-MV7-W IP Video Master Station

7-inch IP video master station with built-in camera and PoE power
- 7-inch touchscreen display at 800x400 resolution for desk or wall use
- PoE (802.3af) single-cable power and IP video master station
- H.264 and MJPEG video compression for IP intercom integration
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SKU: IX-NVP-2DCLA

Aiphone IX-NVP-2DCLA 3GANG IX Dpdt BTN
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SKU: IX-RS-B

Aiphone Ix-rs-b - IP Audio Room SUB Station SIP Compatible with Privacy Handset Black
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Aiphone Ix-rs-w - IP Audio Room SUB Station SIP Compatible with Privacy Handset White
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Intercom & Paging

Intercom and paging systems support visitor entry, internal communication, and facility-wide announcements. Choose the right stations, accessories, mounts, and paging components for reliable commercial deployments.

Plan Your Deployment

Entry points and call flow requirements
Indoor vs outdoor station placement and protection
Mounting, back boxes, and cable routing considerations
Network and power requirements (PoE vs local power)
Audio coverage needs for paging zones

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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

SIP vs Standalone Intercoms

Standalone intercoms (Aiphone JP, JO series) use proprietary cabling between substation and master — simple to install, no PBX required, limited to site-local communications. SIP intercoms (2N IP Verso, Aiphone IX) register with a phone system, answer on any SIP handset or mobile app, integrate with enterprise UC platforms. Choose SIP for multi-location or mobile-answer requirements.

Video Quality & Field of View

Intercom cameras are typically 2MP HD with 120-170° FOV — wide enough to see anyone standing at a door, including children and people in wheelchairs. Night-vision IR is standard. Video should integrate with your VMS for event-linked recording — a visitor intercom call becomes a VMS event with recorded video.

Weatherproof Rating

Outdoor door stations need IP54 minimum (dust + splash), IP65 preferred for exposed facades. Code Blue emergency towers are IP66/67 rated for year-round outdoor service. Speaker horns for outdoor paging are IP66. Indoor intercoms (corridor, office) don't need weatherproofing but benefit from IK-rated vandal resistance at public areas.

SIP PBX Integration

SIP intercoms register to a SIP PBX like any other extension — 3CX, RingCentral, Vonage Enterprise, Avaya, Cisco UC. Test interop carefully: not every PBX handles every intercom's RTP options or video-SIP (SDP) correctly. Stick with known-compatible combinations or verify with a short pilot. 2N publishes interop matrices for major PBX platforms.

Mass Notification & Emergency Paging

Modern paging isn't just background music and lunch-bell schedules — it's the emergency notification layer for active-shooter response, severe weather, evacuation. Look for SIP paging, multicast audio, strobes at IP speakers, and integration with access control lockdown triggers. CyberData V3 and Bosch PAVIRO platforms are the common enterprise choices.

ADA & Code Compliance

ADA requires that emergency call stations be accessible to wheelchair users — button height, audible feedback, visual strobe on answer. IBC and IFC require voice-capable emergency communication in certain occupancies. Specify ADA-compliant button mounting heights (48" max) and TTY/visual indicators. Code Blue stations are engineered to ADA and MUTCD spec.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

SIP + RTP Protocol

Session Initiation Protocol (RFC 3261) signals call setup; Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP) carries the audio and video media streams. SIP intercoms register with a PBX like any handset. G.711, G.722 (HD audio), and G.729 codecs are standard. Video-SIP uses SDP to negotiate H.264 streams.

Aiphone IX + IXG Series

Aiphone IX is SIP-based, integrates with enterprise PBX, supports network-based multi-site communication. IXG is the cloud-managed successor with mobile-app answer and residential/commercial hybrid features. Legacy JP and JO series are standalone (non-SIP).

2N IP Verso + IP Style

2N IP Verso is the modular outdoor door station — configurable with camera, keypad, card reader, fingerprint, display modules. 2N IP Style is the premium touchscreen variant. All integrate with SIP PBX, 2N Mobile Video Turbine for mobile answer, and access control systems.

Code Blue CB Series

CB-1 (one-button emergency), CB-2-MP (dual-button + megaphone), CB-4-B (tower with strobe + security camera). All IP66/IP67 weatherproof, ADA-compliant, with hot-swappable modules for field serviceability. Integrate with Code Blue ToolVox dispatch software or third-party SIP PBX.

Multicast Audio Paging

Instead of calling each speaker individually, a paging amplifier broadcasts audio to a multicast IP group (239.x.x.x) and all subscribed IP speakers play simultaneously. Scales to hundreds of speakers without per-endpoint configuration. Requires IGMP-snooping on managed switches or the broadcast floods the network.

PoE Power for Intercoms

Most SIP intercoms accept 802.3af PoE (15.4W) — sufficient for camera + speaker + keypad. Outdoor door stations with heaters may need PoE+ (802.3at). Emergency blue-light towers with strobe + heater typically require dedicated 24V power or PoE++. Verify per-product spec before pulling cable.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

K-12 Secure Vestibule

Main entry with outdoor video intercom (Aiphone IX-DA or 2N IP Verso) + fail-secure electric strike integrated with office receptionist desk. Lockdown button ties to access control + mass notification + VMS bookmark. Classroom IP speakers for bell schedule + emergency paging.

Office Building Lobby

After-hours video intercom at main entrance calls the security desk or tenant mobile app. Credential + intercom for tenant visitors. Emergency blue-light phones in parking garage and stairwells. Integration with VMS for event-recorded visitor interactions.

University Campus

Code Blue emergency phone towers at 50-100 locations campus-wide, integrated with campus police dispatch. SIP intercoms at residence hall entries, academic building after-hours doors. Multicast IP speaker paging across quads + bell schedule in academic buildings. Mobile-app answer for facilities and campus police.

Warehouse & Manufacturing

PA paging system across production floor for shift announcements and safety alerts. Intercoms at dock doors for truck driver communication. Emergency phones at remote locations (yard, dock, mezzanine). Integration with fire-alarm panel for emergency voice evacuation per NFPA 72.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a SIP intercom and an analog intercom?

Analog intercoms (Aiphone JP, JO) use proprietary cabling between the door station and master station — simple to install, no PBX required, but limited to site-local use. SIP intercoms (2N IP Verso, Aiphone IX) register to a SIP PBX like any extension, can be answered on any SIP handset or mobile app, and integrate with enterprise unified communications. For multi-site or mobile-answer requirements, specify SIP.

Can an intercom integrate with my access control system?

Yes — modern SIP intercoms with built-in card readers or relay outputs integrate directly with access control. 2N IP Verso accepts HID and Mifare credentials natively; Aiphone IX relays door-release to an electric strike on call-answer. For full integration, specify an access control head-end (Brivo, Openpath, Genetec) that supports intercom event ingestion.

What's required for an emergency blue-light phone deployment?

Code Blue CB series towers or wall stations, a SIP PBX or dedicated ToolVox dispatch software, network connectivity (PoE+ or 24V local power), and a deployment layout that covers high-traffic areas within 150-foot response zones. ADA compliance (button height, visual strobe, TTY support) is required. Integration with surveillance cameras at each station is standard for incident review.

Does an intercom system need to integrate with fire alarm?

For occupancies under NFPA 72 that require voice evacuation (schools, healthcare, high-rise), yes — the PA/paging system must be fire-alarm-listed or interfaced with a fire-alarm control panel. Bosch PAVIRO is the typical enterprise solution for voice-evacuation; standard office PA systems are not fire-listed. Check jurisdiction code with the AHJ before specifying.

Can I answer the intercom on my mobile phone?

Yes — with a SIP intercom + SIP PBX that supports mobile-app endpoints, or with cloud intercom platforms like 2N Mobile Video Turbine, Aiphone IXG, or Butterfly MX. The mobile app rings simultaneously with desk handsets, shows video of the caller, and lets you remotely unlock the door. Enterprise PBXs (RingCentral, 3CX, Avaya Spaces) all support this workflow.

How do IP speakers differ from traditional 70V PA speakers?

Traditional 70V/25V PA speakers daisy-chain on a single amp-driven audio line — simple, cheap, but limited to single-zone audio and one-way only. IP speakers are individually addressable endpoints on the network — supporting per-speaker zoning, multicast paging, two-way audio, visual strobes, and scheduling. CyberData and Bosch IP speakers replace both the amp and the speakers, with PoE powering each endpoint.

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