The addition of video to a door access application contributes added security and a more impactful form of communication. Video is being integrated into many different areas, especially surveillance. So when dealing with access, the visual aspect is completely necessary. This solution would place a Mobotix T24 Door Station at the entrance of a gated community or business park. This unit has a video camera and keypad integrated into one device. Those that already have access to the facility would simply enter a pin code that would instantly trigger the relay for the locking mechanism to allow access. For visitors/guests, they would initiate a video call to the party they are there to see. This can be dialed directly if they knew the predetermined extension or through an automated attendant built into an Epygi PBX. The auto attendant would also eliminate the need for a display with resident’s names and extensions which is also better for privacy reasons. This would send a SIP video call through the Epygi to the location of the recipient with a Grandstream GXV-3140 Video Phone.

This could be in an apartment residence or on a secretary’s desk. They will view the guest’s video so to see exactly who it is and there will be 2-way audio for them to speak. Then the recipient can allow access to the gated entrance by using the keypad of the phone. The DTMF tones of the phone will trigger different actions in the Mobotix product, one being a relay for the lock to allow access. The Model of Epygi PBX will vary depending on the total number of endpoints there will be. In this case, each SIP device will count as an endpoint. With the Epygi in place for video calling, the apartment/business complex could easily add in regular voice calling to the outside via PSTN lines or SIP Trunks to one of the 3 accounts that are available on the GXV-3140. This is another service that can be provided to the end user and another way for the VAR to gain more profit.

This complete solution is much more attractive, useful and effective than traditional door access applications. The cost of VoIP and video products have gone down recently and putting these devices in place wouldn’t be out of the price range for many of your customers. Plus, it is highly scalable. You could start with a small system and expand via license keys and just add more video phones as your endpoint needs grow. Video is required for an ideal door access solution and multi-dwelling or business environments seeking a higher class of products and functionality will be well served by this.

Call your ABP Sales Rep to learn more about ABP’s Video Door Access Solution at 972-831-1600.