Video Intercom Door Station

(V Series)
User Manual
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User Manual
©2019 Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd.

This user manual is intended for users of the models below:

Series Model
DS-KV8102-IM
DS-KV8202-IM
Door Station (V Series) DS-KV8402-IM
DS-KV8102-IP
DS-KV8102-VP

It includes instructions on how to use the Product. The software embodied in the
Product is governed by the user license agreement covering that Product.

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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are
marked with "CE" and comply therefore with the applicable
harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive
2014/30/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.

2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol

cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European
Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier
upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at
designated collection points. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info

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2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that
cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European
Union. See the product documentation for specific battery
information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may
include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg).
For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a
designated collection point. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) standards requirements.

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Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to
avoid danger or property loss.
The precaution measure is divided into Warnings and Cautions:
Warnings: Neglecting any of the warnings may cause serious injury or death.
Cautions: Neglecting any of the cautions may cause injury or equipment damage.

Warnings Follow Cautions Follow these

these safeguards to precautions to prevent
prevent serious potential injury or
injury or death. material damage.

Warnings
 The working temperature of the device is from -40º C to 60º C.
 All the electronic operation should be strictly compliance with the electrical safety
regulations, fire prevention regulations and other related regulations in your local
region.
 Please use the power adapter, which is provided by normal company. The power
consumption cannot be less than the required value.
 Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause
over-heat or fire hazard.
 Please make sure that the power has been disconnected before you wire, install or
dismantle the device.
 When the product is installed on wall or ceiling, the device shall be firmly fixed.
 If smoke, odors or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug
the power cable, and then please contact the service center.
 If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest
service center. Never attempt to disassemble the device yourself. (We shall not
assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or
maintenance.)
 The power supply must conform to LPS. The recommended adaptor models and
manufacturers are shown as below. Use the attached adaptor, and do not change the
adaptor randomly.
Model Manufacturer Standard
DSA-12PFG-12 FCH 120100 Dee Van Electronics Co., Ltd. GB
DSA-12PFG-12 FEU 120100 Dee Van Electronics Co., Ltd. EN
DSA-12PFT-12FUS120100 Dee Van Electronics Co., Ltd. ANSI

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Model Manufacturer Standard

DSA-12PFG-12 FUK 120100 Dee Van Electronics Co., Ltd. BSW
DSA-12PFG-12 FAU 120100 Dee Van Electronics Co., Ltd. AS

Cautions
 Do not drop the device or subject it to physical shock, and do not expose it to high
electromagnetism radiation. Avoid the equipment installation on vibrations surface or
places subject to shock (ignorance can cause equipment damage).
 Do not place the device in extremely hot (refer to the specification of the device for
the detailed operating temperature), cold, dusty or damp locations, and do not
expose it to high electromagnetic radiation.
 The device cover for indoor use shall be kept from rain and moisture.
 Exposing the equipment to direct sun light, low ventilation or heat source such as
heater or radiator is forbidden (ignorance can cause fire danger).
 Do not aim the device at the sun or extra bright places. A blooming or smear may
occur otherwise (which is not a malfunction however), and affecting the endurance of
sensor at the same time.
 Please use the provided glove when open up the device cover, avoid direct contact
with the device cover, because the acidic sweat of the fingers may erode the surface
coating of the device cover.
 Please use a soft and dry cloth when clean inside and outside surfaces of the device
cover, do not use alkaline detergents.
 Please keep all wrappers after unpack them for future use. In case of any failure
occurred, you need to return the device to the factory with the original wrapper.
Transportation without the original wrapper may result in damage on the device and
lead to additional costs.
 Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion.
Replace with the same or equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.

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Table of Contents
1 Overview...................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Main Features ..................................................................................................... 1
2 Appearance .................................................................................................. 2
2.1 Appearance of DS-KV8X02-IM .............................................................................. 2
2.2 Appearance of DS-KV8102-XP .............................................................................. 3
3 Typical Application ....................................................................................... 5
3.1 Typical Application of DS-KV8X02-IM.................................................................... 5
3.2 Typical Application of DS-KV8102-XP .................................................................... 6
4 Terminal and Wiring ..................................................................................... 7
4.1 Terminal Description ............................................................................................ 7
4.2 Wiring Description ............................................................................................... 8
4.2.1 Door Lock Wiring ........................................................................................... 8
4.2.2 Door Magnetic Wiring ................................................................................... 9
4.2.3 Exit Button Wiring ......................................................................................... 9
4.2.4 Alarm Device Input Wiring ........................................................................... 10
4.2.5 RS-485 Card Reader Wiring .......................................................................... 11
4.2.6 External Elevator Controller Wiring .............................................................. 11
5 Installation ................................................................................................. 12
5.1 Installation of DS-KV8X02-IM ............................................................................. 12
5.1.1 Gang Box for DS-KV8X02-IM ........................................................................ 12
5.1.2 Wall Mounting with Gang Box of DS-KV8X02-IM........................................... 13
5.2 Installation of DS-KV8102-XP.............................................................................. 14
5.2.1 Installation Plate for DS-KV8102-XP.............................................................. 14
5.2.2 Wall Mounting with Gang Box of DS-KV8102-XP ........................................... 15
6 Before You Start ......................................................................................... 17
7 Remote Operation via Batch Configuration Tool ......................................... 18
7.1 Activating Device Remotely ................................................................................ 18
7.2 Editing Network Parameters............................................................................... 19
7.3 Adding Device ................................................................................................... 20
7.3.1 Adding Online Device .................................................................................. 20
7.3.2 Adding by IP Address ................................................................................... 21
7.3.3 Adding by IP Segment .................................................................................. 22
7.4 Configuring Devices Remotely ............................................................................ 23
7.4.1 System ........................................................................................................ 23
7.4.2 Video Intercom............................................................................................ 28
7.4.3 Network...................................................................................................... 33

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7.4.4 Video Display .............................................................................................. 34
7.5 Video Intercom Device Set-up Tool ..................................................................... 35
7.5.1 Setting a Community Structure .................................................................... 36
7.5.2 Setting Main/Sub Door Station .................................................................... 36
7.6 Batch Upgrading ................................................................................................ 39
7.6.1 Adding Devices for Upgrading ...................................................................... 39
7.6.2 Upgrading Devices ....................................................................................... 41
8 Remote Operation via iVMS-4200 .............................................................. 43
8.1 System Configuration ......................................................................................... 43
8.2 Device Management .......................................................................................... 44
8.2.1 Adding Video Intercom Devices ................................................................... 44
8.2.2 Modifying Network Information................................................................... 47
8.2.3 Resetting Password ..................................................................................... 47
8.3 Configuring Devices Remotely via iVMS-4200 ..................................................... 49
8.4 Video Intercom Configuration ............................................................................ 50
8.4.1 Group Management .................................................................................... 51
8.4.2 Card Management....................................................................................... 56
8.4.3 Notice Management.................................................................................... 66
8.5 Device Arming Control ....................................................................................... 68
9 Local Operation .......................................................................................... 70
9.1 Calling Resident ................................................................................................. 70
9.1.1 Calling Resident (DS-KV8X02-IM) ................................................................. 70
9.1.2 Calling Resident (DS-KV8102-XP) .................................................................. 71
9.2 Issuing Card ....................................................................................................... 72
9.3 Unlocking Door.................................................................................................. 73
Appendix....................................................................................................... 74
Installation Notice ................................................................................................... 74
Wiring Cables .......................................................................................................... 74

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1 Overview

1.1 Introduction
The door station (V series) can realize functions such as video intercom, access control,
one-card system, zone alarm, and visitor messages to form a complete smart community
video intercom solution.
The door station (V series) is mainly applied in the villa, and can works as door station,
outer door station, and doorphone.

1.2 Main Features

 Video intercom function
 HD video (Max. resolution 1280×720@25fps, WDR, 120° wide angle)
 Self-adaptive light supplement
 Access control function
 Activating card via local station function (This function will be invalid if the card
has been activated via iVMS-4200)
 Auto-uploading captured pictures to FTP or iVMS-4200 Client while unlocking the
door
 Door magnetic alarm and tamper alarm function
 Noise suppression and echo cancellation
 Remote upgrade, batch setting functions

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2 Appearance

2.1 Appearance of DS-KV8X02-IM

For device DS-KV8X02-IM, the number of call buttons varies according to its model. Take
the figure of device DS-KV8402-IM as an example.

 For device DS-KV8102-IM, there is only 1 call button.

 For device DS-KV8202-IM, there are 2 call buttons.
 For device DS-KV8402-IM, there are 4 call buttons.

Figure 2-1 Appearance of DS-KV8402-IM

Table 2-1 Description of DS-KV8X02-IM

Models No. Description
Low Illumination Supplement
1
Light
2 Built-in Camera
3 Card Induction Area
DS-KV8102-IM
DS-KV8202-IM 4 Call Button
DS-KV8402-IM 5 Loudspeaker
6 Room No. (Customized)
7 Microphone
8 Tamper Button

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 You need not customize the Room No. for device DS-KV8102-IM.
 Default settings of call button: when you press or hold the call button, it calls the
center. The button can be changed to call resident via iVMS-4200 client software.
 You can change the calling mode of the call button via Batch Configuration Tool or
iVMS-4200 client software. See 7.4.2 Video Intercom for detail steps.

2.2 Appearance of DS-KV8102-XP

1

Figure 2-2 Appearance of DS-KV8102-XP

Table 2-2 Description of DS-KV8102-XP

Models No. Description
1 Microphone
Low Illumination Supplement
2
Light

DS-KV8102-IP 3 Built-in Camera

DS-KV8102-VP 4 Card Induction Area
5 Call Button
6 Tamper Button
7 Loudspeaker

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 Default settings of call button: when you press or hold the call button, it calls the
center. The button can be changed to call resident via iVMS-4200 client software.
 You can change the calling mode of the call button via Batch Configuration Tool or
iVMS-4200 client software. See 7.4.2 Video Intercom for detail steps.

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3 Typical Application

3.1 Typical Application of DS-KV8X02-IM

Please refer to the following figure for typical application of DS-KV8102-IM/ DS-KV8202-
IM/ DS-KV8402-IM door station.
House
Wi-Fi/3G/4G Client Software

Internet
App
Indoor Indoor
Wi-Fi Extension 2 Extension 2

2F
Video/Audio
Distributor
Master Station
Resident 2 Resident 1

1F

Resident 2 Resident 1

LAN
IP Camera

Network Cable
Optical Fiber
RS-485
Wi-Fi/3G/4G
Card Reader
Door Station One Resident

Figure 3-1 Typical Application of DS-KV8X02-IM

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3.2 Typical Application of DS-KV8102-XP

Please refer to the following figures for typical applications of DS-KV8102-IP/ DS-
KV8102-VP door station.
House Client Software

Indoor Indoor
Extension 1 Extension 2 Video/Audio
Wi-Fi/ Distributor Master Station
3G/4G
Internet
Wi-Fi
App Resident 1 Switch

LAN
IPC

Network Cable
Optical Fiber
RS-485/3G/4G
Card Reader
Wi-Fi
Door Station

Figure 3-2 Typical Application of DS-KV8102-XP

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4 Terminal and Wiring

4.1 Terminal Description

Please refer to the following figure for terminals and interfaces of door station.

①-⑤

⑥-⑦

⑧-⑨

⑩-⑫ ⑬

Figure 4-1 Terminals and Interfaces

Table 4-1 Descriptions of Terminals and Interfaces

Terminals and Interfaces
Name No. Color Description
1 YELLOW/PURPLE ALARM_1
2 YELLOW/ORANGE ALARM_2
ALARM IN 3 YELLOW/GREEN ALARM_3
4 YELLOW/BROWN ALARM_4
5 YELLOW/BLACK ALARM_GND
Power Supply 6 RED DC 12V Power Supply Input
GND 7 BLACK Grounding
8 ORANGE RS485+
RS485
9 YELLOW RS485-
10 PINK DR_NC
ALARM OUT 11 BLUE DR_NO
12 GREEN DR_COM
LAN 13 LAN Network Interface

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 4 I/O Input terminals (ALARM_1~ALARM_4) can be set as door magnetic input or

door switch key input, and terminal ALARM_GND is for grounding connection.
 1 I/O Output terminal can be enabled for controlling electric lock or disabled.

4.2 Wiring Description

4.2.1 Door Lock Wiring

Figure 4-2 Door Lock Wiring

 Terminal DR_NC/DR_COM is set as default for connecting magnetic lock/electric

bolt; terminal DR_NO/DR_COM is set as default for connecting electric strike.
 To connect electric lock, it is required to set the output of terminal
DR_NC/DR_COM/DR_NO to be electric lock with Batch Configuration Tool or
iVMS-4200 client software.

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4.2.2 Door Magnetic Wiring

Figure 4-3 Door Magnetic Wiring

To connect door magnetic, it is required to set the input of one alarm in terminal
(ALARM_1, ALARM_2, ALARM_3, or ALARM_4) to be door magnetic with Batch
Configuration Tool or iVMS-4200 client software.

4.2.3 Exit Button Wiring

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Figure 4-4 Exit Button Wiring

To connect exit button, it is required to set the input of one alarm in terminal
(ALARM_1, ALARM_2, ALARM_3, or ALARM_4) to be exit button with Batch
Configuration Tool or iVMS-4200 client software.

4.2.4 Alarm Device Input Wiring

Figure 4-5 Alarm Device Input Wiring

To connect other alarm devices, it is required to set the input of one alarm in terminal
(ALARM_1, ALARM_2, ALARM_3, or ALARM_4) to be custom with Batch Configuration
Tool or iVMS-4200 client software.

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4.2.5 RS-485 Card Reader Wiring

Figure 4-6 RS-485 Card Reader Wiring

4.2.6 External Elevator Controller Wiring

You can connect the door station to the elevator controller via RS-485 wire.
There are 4 groups of RS-485 interfaces on the elevator controller: group A, group B,
Group C, and Group D. Group C is used to connect to the door station.

Figure 4-7 External Elevator Controller Wiring

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5 Installation

5.1 Installation of DS-KV8X02-IM

To install the door station onto the wall, you are required to utilize a matched gang box.

5.1.1 Gang Box for DS-KV8X02-IM

Please refer to the following figures for the dimensions of gang box for DS-KV8102-IM/
DS-KV8202-IM/ DS-KV8402-IM door station.
97 73.92

54

100
168
49

45

50

89
Figure 5-1 Front View & Rear View (DS-KV8X02-IM)

 The dimension of gang box for model DS-KV8102-IM/ DS-KV8202-IM/ DS-KV8402-

IM door station is: 89 (width) × 168 (length) ×38 (depth) mm.
 The dimensions above are theoretical. The actual size can be slightly different
from the theoretical dimension.
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5.1.2 Wall Mounting with Gang Box of DS-KV8X02-IM

Steps:
1. Take the gang box and screws from the packing box.
2. Chisel a hole in the wall for inserting the gang box. The size of the hole should be 90
(width) ×170 (length) × 38(depth) mm.
3. Insert the gang box into the hole and fix it with 4 PA4 screws, as shown in the figure
below.

PA4 Screws

Figure 5-2 Insert the Gang Box (DS-KV8X02-IM)

4. After fixing the gang box, install the door station into the gang box according to the
direction of the arrow, as shown in the figure below.

Figure 5-3 Insert the Door Station (DS-KV8X02-IM)

5. After inserting the door station into the gang box, pull the device downwards to hook
the door station with the gang box.
6. Secure the door station by inserting the fixing screw according to the direction of the
arrow of the figure below.
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M4 Screw

Figure 5-4 Secure the Door Station (DS-KV8X02-IM)

5.2 Installation of DS-KV8102-XP

5.2.1 Installation Plate for DS-KV8102-XP
To install the DS-KV8102-XP model onto the wall, an installation plate and a gang box are
required.

41.48 Hollow Area

9.3
91.6
69
18

20

72.7

Figure 5-5 Dimensions of Installation Plate (DS-KV8102-XP)

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 The dimension of gang box for model DS-KV8102-IP/ DS-KV8102-VP door station
is: 75 (width) × 75 (length) × 50 (depth) mm.
 The dimensions above are theoretical. The actual size can be slightly different
from the theoretical dimension.

5.2.2 Wall Mounting with Gang Box of DS-KV8102-XP

Steps:
7. Take the gang box, installation plate and screws from the packing box.
8. Chisel a hole in the wall for inserting the gang box. The size of the hole should be 76
(width) × 76 (length) × 50 (depth) mm.
9. Insert the gang box into the hole, as shown in the figure below.

Figure 5-6 Insert the Gang Box (DS-KV8102-XP)

10. Attach the installation plate to the gang box and align the screw holes of the
installation plate with the screw holes of the gang box.
11. Insert 2 PA4 screws and a KA4 screw into the screw holes to fix the installation plate
onto the gang box. (The KA4 screw is optional.)

PA4 Screws

KA4 Screw

Figure 5-7 Attach the Installation Plate (DS-KV8102-XP)

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12. After installing the installation plate, install the door station by inserting the rear
component into the hollow area of the installation plate.

While inserting the door station into the installation plate, incline the device by 5~10°,
as shown in the figure below.

Hollow Area

Rear Component

Figure 5-8 Install the Door Station (DS-KV8102-XP)

13. Secure the door station by inserting the fixing screw according to the direction of
the arrow of the figure below.

KM3 Screw

Figure 5-9 Secure the Door Station (DS-KV8102-XP)

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6 Before You Start

For the first time use of the device, you are required to activate the device. You can
activate the device and set the device password via internet with Batch Configuration
Tool, or with iVMS-4200 client software, or with Video Intercom Set-up Tool.
To activate the device with Batch Configuration Tool or iVMS-4200, refer to 7
Remote Operation via Batch Configuration Tool and 8 Remote Operation via
iVMS-4200.
Please refer to 7.1 for creating the device password.

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7 Remote Operation via Batch

Configuration Tool

7.1 Activating Device Remotely

Purpose:
You are required to activate the device first by setting a strong password for it before
you can use the device.
Activation via Batch Configuration Tool, and Activation via iVMS-4200 are supported.
Here take activation via Batch Configuration Tool as example to introduce the device
activation. Please refer to the user manual for the activation via iVMS-4200.
Steps:
1. Run the Batch Configuration Tool.

Figure 7-1 Selecting Inactive Device

2. Select an inactivated device and click the Activate button.

Figure 7-2 Activation

3. Create a password, and confirm the password.

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STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED– We highly recommend you create a
strong password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8
characters, including at least three of the following categories:
upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special
characters.) in order to increase the security of your product. And we
recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security
system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your
product.
4. Click the OK button to activate the device.

 When the device is not activated, the basic operation and remote operation of
device cannot be performed.
 You can hold the Ctrl or Shift key to select multiple devices in the online devices,
and click the Activate button to activate devices in batch.

7.2 Editing Network Parameters

Purpose:
To operate and configure the device via LAN (Local Area Network), you need connect the
device in the same subnet with you PC. You can edit network parameters via batch
configuration tool, and iVMS-4200 software. Here take editing network parameters via
batch configuration tool as example.
Steps:
1. Select an online activated device and click the Edit NET Parameters button.

Figure 7-3 Clicking Edit NET Parameters Button

2. Change the device IP address and gateway address to the same subnet with your
computer.
3. Enter the password and click the OK button to activate the network parameters
modification.

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Figure 7-4 Editing Network Parameters

 The default port No. is 8000.

 After editing the network parameters of device, you should add the devices to the
device list again.

7.3 Adding Device

Before you start:
Make sure the device to be added has been activated.
Purpose:
For batch configuration tool software, you should add device to the software so as to
configure the device remotely.
The software provides 3 ways for adding the devices. You can add the active online
devices within your subnet, add devices by IP address, and add devices by IP segment.

7.3.1 Adding Online Device

Before you start:
Make sure the device to be added is in the same subnet with your computer. Otherwise,
please edit network parameters first.
Steps:
1. Select an active online device or hold the Ctrl or Shift key to select multiple devices in
the online devices list.

Figure 7-5 Online Devices Interface

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2. Click the button to pop up the login dialog box.

Figure 7-6 Login Dialog Box

3. Enter the user name and password.

4. Click the OK button to save the settings.

 Only devices successfully logged in will be added to the device list for
configuration.
 If you add devices in batch, please make sure selected devices have the same user
name and password.

7.3.2 Adding by IP Address

Purpose:
You can add the device by entering IP address.
Steps:
1. Click the button to pop up the adding devices dialog box.

Figure 7-7 Adding Button

2. Select IP Address in the adding mode drop-down list.
3. Enter the IP address, and set the port No., user name and password of the device.

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Figure 7-8 Adding by IP Address

4. Click the OK button to add the device to the device list.

 You cannot add the device(s) to the device list if the user name and password are
not identical.
 When you add devices by IP Address, IP Segment or Port No., the devices should
be online devices.

7.3.3 Adding by IP Segment

Purpose:
You can add many devices at once whose IP addresses are among the IP segment.
Steps:
1. Click the button to pop up the adding devices dialog box.

Figure 7-9 Adding Button

2. Select IP Segment in the adding mode drop-down list.
3. Set the Start IP Address and End IP Address.
4. Enter port No., user name, and password.

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Figure 7-10 Adding by IP Segment

5. Click the OK button to search and add the devices whose IP addresses are within the
range of the defined IP segment to the device list.
7.4 Configuring Devices Remotely

In the device list area, select a device and click or to enter

the remote configuration interface.

Figure 7-11 Remote Configuration

7.4.1 System
Click the System button on the remote configuration interface to display the device
information: Device Information, General, Time, System Maintenance, User, and RS485,
and so on.
Device Information
Click the Device Information button to enter device basic information interface. You can
view basic information (the device type, and serial No.), and version information of the
device.

Figure 7-12 Device Information

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General
Click the General button to enter device general parameters settings interface. You can
view and edit the device name and device ID.

Figure 7-13 General

Time
Steps:
1. Click the Time button to enter the device time settings interface.

Figure 7-14 Time Settings

2. Select Time Zone or Enable NTP.
 Time Zone
1) Select a time zone from the drop-down list menu.
2) Click the Synchronization button.
 NTP
1) Check the checkbox of Enable NTP to enable NTP.
2) Enter the server address, NTP port, and synchronization interval.
 DST
1) Check the checkbox of Enable DST to enable DST.
2) Enter the start time and end time of DST, and set the DST bias.
3. Click the Save button to save and realize the time settings.

 The default port No. is 123.

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System Maintenance
Purpose:
You can operate the system management and remote upgrading on the system
maintenance interface.
Steps:
1. Click the System Maintenance button to enter the system maintenance interface.

Figure 7-15 System Maintenance

2. Click Reboot and the system reboot dialog box pops up. Click Yes to reboot the
system.
3. Click Restore Default Settings to restore the default parameters.
4. Click Restore All to restore all parameters of device and reset the device to inactive
status.
5. Click Import Configuration File and the import file window pops up. Select the path
of remote configuration files. Click Open to import the remote configuration file. The
configuration file is imported and the device will reboot automatically.

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Figure 7-16 Import File

6. Click Export Configuration File and the export file window pops up. Select the saving
path of remote configuration files and click Save to export the configuration file.

Figure 7-17 Export File

7. Click to select the upgrade file and click Upgrade to remote upgrade the device.
The process of remote upgrade will be displayed in the process bar.

Figure 7-18 Remote Upgrade

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 Click Restore Default Settings button, all default settings, excluding network
parameters, will be restored.
 Click Restore All button, all default settings, including network parameters, will be
restored. The device will be reset to inactivated status.
User
Purpose:
You can edit the password for logging in the device.
Steps:
1. Click the User button to enter the user information editing interface.

Figure 7-19 Select User Name

2. Select the user to edit and click the Modify button to enter the user parameter
interface.

Figure 7-20 Modify User Information

3. Enter the new password, and confirm it.
4. Click the Save button to realize the editing of password.

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 After editing the password of device, click button from the device list, the
added device will not be there. You should add the device again with new
password to operate the remote configuration.
RS485
Click the RS485 button to enter the RS485 setting interface. You can view and edit the
RS485 parameters of the device.
When use RS-485 interface to connect the door station and the card reader, you should
set the bitrate as 19200, and set the working mode as Card Reader.
When use RS-485 interface to connect the door station and the elevator controller, you
should set the bitrate as 19200, and set the working mode as Elevator Control.

Figure 7-21 RS-485

7.4.2 Video Intercom
Click the Video Intercom button on the remote configuration interface to enter the
video intercom parameters settings: Device Number Configuration, Time Parameters,
Password, Zone Configuration, IP Camera Information, and Volume Input and Output
Configuration, and so on.
Device ID Configuration
Steps:
1. Click the ID Configuration button to enter device ID configuration page.

Figure 7-22 ID Configuration (Villa Door Station)

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2. Select the device type from the drop-down list, and set the corresponding
information.
3. Click the Save button to enable the device number configuration.

 For main door station (D series or V series), the serial No. is 0.

 For sub door station (D series or V series), the serial No. is higher than 0. Serial
No. ranges from 1 to 99.
 For each villa or building, at least one main door station (D series or V series)
should be configured, and sub door stations (D series or V series) can be
customized.
 For one main door station (D series or V series), at most 8 sub door stations can
be customized.
 V series door station cannot be used as outer door station.
Time Parameters
1. Click the Time Parameters button to enter time parameters settings interface.
2. Configure the maximum ring duration, maximum live view time, and call forwarding
time.
3. Click the Save button.

Figure 7-23 Time Parameters

 For door station, maximum speaking time and maximum message time should be
configured. Maximum speaking time varies from 90s to 120s, and maximum
message time varies from 30s to 60s.
Access Control and Elevator
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Figure 7-24 Access Control and Elevator Configuration

Access Control
1. Select the door No.
2. Set the door-unlocked duration.
3. (Optional) Enable Delay Door Alarm.
4. Click Save to enable the settings.

 The door-unlocked duration ranges from 1s to 225s.

 If you check Delayed Door Alarm, an alarm will be triggered automatically if the door
is not locked in the configured duration.
 Enabling Card Encrypt, the door station can recognize the encrypted information of
the card when you swiping the card on the door station.
Elevator Control
Before you start
 Make sure your door station is in the mode of main door station. Only the main door
station support elevator control function.
 Make sure your door station have been connected to the elevator controller via RS-
485 wire if you want to use RS-485 interface.
Connection between the door station and the elevator controller supports 2 types: RS-
485 or Network interface.
Step:
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2. Set the negative floor.
3. Select the interface type: RS-485 or Network Interface.
If you select RS-485, please make sure you have connected the door station to the
elevator controller with RS-485 wire.
If you select Network Interface, please enter the elevator controller’s IP address, port
No., user name, and password.
4. Enable the elevator control.

 Up to 4 elevator controllers can be connected to one door station.

 Up to 10 negative floors can be added.
 Make sure the interface types of elevator controllers, which are connected to the
same door station, are consistent.
IO Input and Output
Step:
1. Click the I/O Input and Output button to enter the I/O input and output interface.

Figure 7-25 IO Input/Output Configuration

2. Select I/O input No., input mode, output No., and output mode.
3. Click the Save button to enable the settings.

 For door station (V series), there are 4 I/O Input Terminals, corresponding to
SENSOR interfaces (S1, S2, S3, S4) of door station.
 For door station (D series and V series), there are 4 I/O Output Terminals.
Terminal 1~2 correspond to DOOR interfaces (NO1/COM1/NC1; NO2/COM2/NC2)
of door station. You can enable/disable IO Out by selecting from the dropdown
list. Terminal 3~4 correspond to interfaces of ALARM OUT (AO1+, AO1-; AO2+,
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Volume Input and Output

Step:
1. Click Volume Input/Output button to enter the volume input and output interface.

Figure 7-26 Volume Configuration

2. Slide the slider to adjust the volume input, volume output and talk volume.
3. Click the Save button to enable the settings.

Call Button

1. Click the Call Buttons button to enter the calling buttons settings interface.

Figure 7-27 Call Buttons Interface

2. Select the button number.
3. Enter the room No.
4. Select Call Center or Call Indoor Station.
5. Click the Save button to enable the settings.

 For DS-KV8102-IM, DS-KV8102-IP, and DS-KV8102-VP, there is no need setting the

Room No.
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 If enabling Call Indoor Station, when you press or hold the call button, it calls the
resident.
7.4.3 Network

Local Network Configuration

Steps:
1. Click the Local Network Configuration button to enter local network configuration
interface.

Figure 7-28 Local Network Parameters

2. Enter the local IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and port No.
3. Click the Save button to enable the settings.

 The default port No. is 8000.

 After editing the local network parameters of device, you should add the devices
to the device list again.
Linked Devices Network Configuration
Purpose:
In the linked devices network configuration interface, you can configure the network
parameters of main stations, SIP servers and management centers of the same LAN. The
devices can be linked to the door station and realize the linkage between these devices.
Steps:
1. Click the Linked Network Configuration button to enter linked network configuration
page.

Figure 7-29 Linked Network Configuration

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2. Enter the main station IP address, (main) door station IP address, SIP server IP
address, management center IP address, and doorphone IP address.
3. Select the main door station type from the drop-down list.
4. Click the Save button to enable the settings.

 After adding main station IP Address, the linkage between indoor station and
main station can be realized.
 After adding the door station IP Address, the video intercom between indoor
stations of same building can be realized.
 After adding SIP Server Address IP, the video intercom of same community: video
intercom between indoor stations of different building, calling indoor station from
outer door station and video intercom between management center and indoors.
 After adding management center IP Address, the events can be uploaded to the
management center.
 For indoor extension, only parameter about the main indoor station should be
configured.
 If you regard the DS-KV8102-IP and DS-KV8102-VP door station as a doorphone,
do not configure the SIP server IP address of the door station.
Advanced Settings
Steps:
1. Click the Advanced Settings button to enter the advanced network settings interface.

Figure 7-30 Advanced Settings

2. Enter the DNS server addresses.
3. Click the Save button to enable the advanced network settings.
7.4.4 Video Display
Steps:
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Figure 7-31 Video Display

2. Select the camera No..
3. Select the video standard (PAL and NTSC can be selected).
4. Set the brightness, contrast, and saturation of the video.
5. Click the Save button to enable the settings.

 Click the Restore Default Settings button to restore all parameters excluding
network parameters to the factory settings.
 The live view of indoor station will be disabled.
7.5 Video Intercom Device Set-up Tool
Purpose:
You can assign the device to the community, activate and set the device, and configure
the network parameters and linked network parameters for the device by using the
video intercom device set-up tool.
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Figure 7-32 Video Device Set-up Tool

7.5.1 Setting a Community Structure
Set a community structure in the video intercom device set-up tool first, based on the
real community situation, and then assign devices to the community accordingly.

Figure 7-33 Setting a Community Structure

7.5.2 Setting Main/Sub Door Station

Setting Main Door Station

Purpose:
You can activate the online main door station, and configure the building No. for the
online main door station.
Steps:
1. Select the community, and press the Main Door Station tab to switch to the main
door station configuration interface.

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Figure 7-34 Setting Main Door Station

2. Select the door station type from the drop-down list menu: Door Station for Unit, or
Door Station for Villa.
3. Enter the main door station start IP address, set the main door station floor No., and
then click the Calculate button to generate the main door station end IP address and
main door station No. (like 1-1-1) automatically.
4. Set the linked network parameters for the main door station: SIP IP address, main
station IP address, center IP address, center port No., subnet mask, and gateway
address.
5. Select an online door station, enter the login password, and click the Set button.

 The default main door station floor No. is 1.

 For the login password, if the main door station has been activated, enter the
activation password here. If the main door station is not activated, create a login
password here, and the main door station will be activated simultaneously.
 When the device is successfully configured, it prompts the note: Configuring main
door station parameters succeeded.

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Setting Sub Door Station

Steps:
1. Select the community, and press the Sub Door Station tab to switch to the sub door
station configuration interface.

Figure 7-35 Setting Sub Door Station

2. Select the door station type from the drop-down list menu: Door Station for Unit, or
Door Station for Villa.
3. Set the sub door station parameters (sub door station amount, floor No., start IP
address, end IP address), and then click the Calculate button to generate the sub
door station end IP address and sub door station No. (like 1-1-1-1) automatically.
4. Set the linked network parameters for the sub door station: main door station IP
address, SIP IP address, main station IP address, center IP address, center port No.,
subnet mask, and gateway address.
5. Select an online door station, enter the login password, and click the Set button.

 The default sub door station floor No. is 1.

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 For the login password, if the sub door station has been activated, enter the
activation password here. If the sub door station is not activated, create a login
password here, and the sub door station will be activated simultaneously.
 When the device is successfully configured, it prompts the note: Configuring main
door station parameters succeeded
7.6 Batch Upgrading

In the device list area, click to enter the batch upgrading interface.

Figure 7-36 Batch Upgrading

7.6.1 Adding Devices for Upgrading
You should add the device to the batch upgrading tool first before upgrading the device.
There are 2 ways to add the device: adding online device, and adding by IP address/IP
segment.
Adding Online Device
Steps:

1. In the batch upgrading interface, click the to open the online device
window.

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Figure 7-37 Login

2. Select a device, enter the user name and password, and click the Login Device button.
3. Click the Add Device button, and the device is added to the batch upgrading tool.

Figure 7-38 Online Devices

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Adding by IP Address/IP Segment

Steps:
1. Click the Manual button to open the device adding window.
2. Enter the corresponding information (IP address, user name, password, start IP
address, end IP address).
3. Click the Add button.

Figure 7-39 Adding by IP Address/IP Segment

7.6.2 Upgrading Devices
There are 2 upgrading modes available: upgrading by file, and online upgrading.
For the villa door station, only upgrading by file is available.
Upgrading by File: You upgrade the device or devices via the local upgrade files.
Steps:
1. Select a device or multiple devices, and select “Upgrade by File” as the upgrading
mode.
2. Click to pop up the window for opening the upgrading file.

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Figure 7-40 Upgrade by File

3. Open the upgrading file, and click the Upgrade button.

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8 Remote Operation via iVMS-4200

The Video Intercom module provides remote control and configuration on video
intercom products via the iVMS-4200 client software.
Before remote configure and control the video intercom, you are required to add the
device to the software first. Refer to 8.2 Device Management.
For remote configuration of video intercom device via the iVMS-4200 client software,
refer to 8.3 Configuring Devices Remotely via iVMS-4200.
For remote control of video intercom devices, please refer to 8.4 Video Intercom
Configuration.

8.1 System Configuration

Purpose:
You can configure the video intercom parameters accordingly.
Steps:
1. Open the System Configuration page.
Path: Control Panel -> Maintenance and Management -> System Configuration ->
Video Intercom.
2. Click the Video Intercom tab to enter the Video Intercom Settings interface.
3. Input the required information.

Ringtone: Click the icon and select the audio file from the local path for the
ringtone of indoor station. Optionally, you can click the icon for a testing of the
audio file.
Max. Ring Duration: Input the maximum duration of the ringtone, ranging from 15
seconds to 60 seconds.
Max. Speaking Duration with Indoor Station: Input the maximum duration of
speaking with the indoor station, ranging from 120 seconds to 600 seconds.
Max. Speaking Duration with Door Station: Input the maximum duration of speaking
with the door station, ranging from 90 seconds to 120 seconds.
Card Reader Type: Select the card reader to issue cards.
4. Click Save to save the settings.

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Figure 8-1 System Configuration Interface

8.2 Device Management

Purpose:
Device management includes device activation, adding device, editing device, and
deleting device, and so on.
After running the iVMS-4200, video intercom devices should be added to the client
software for remote configuration and management.

8.2.1 Adding Video Intercom Devices

 You can add at most 512 indoor stations and main stations in total to the iVMS-
4200, and add at most 16 door stations to the iVMS-4200.
 For video intercom devices, you are required to create the password to activate
them before they can be added to the software and work properly. For device
activation via creating password, please refer User Manual of iVMS-4200 (Video
Intercom) V2.4.2 in the disk for detail steps.
 You can add online video intercom devices, and add them manually. Here take
adding online video intercom devices as example. For adding video intercom
devices manually, please refer User Manual of iVMS-4200 (Video Intercom) V2.4.2
in the disk for detail steps.
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1. Click the icon on the control panel, or click Tools->Device Management to

open the Device Management page.
2. Click the Server tab.
To add indoor station or main station:
1) Click Add New Device Type to enter add new device type interface.
Select Indoor Station/Main Station and click OK.

Figure 8-2 Adding New Device Type

2) In the Server tab, Video Intercom Device will display, select Video Intercom
Device and add indoor station and main station.
To add door station:
In the Server tab, select Encoding Device/Outdoor Device and add door
station.
3. The active online devices in the same local subnet with the client software will be
displayed on the Online Device area. You can click the Refresh Every 60s button to
refresh the information of the online devices.

Figure 8-3 Online Device

 To add online devices to the software, you are required to change the device IP
address to the same subnet with your computer first.
4. Select the devices to be added from the list.
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5. Click Add to Client to open the device adding dialog box.
6. Input the required information.
Nickname: Edit a name for the device as you want.
Address: Input the device’s IP address. The IP address of the device is obtained
automatically in this adding mode.
Port: Input the device’s port No.. The default value is 8000.
User Name: Input the device’s user name. By default, the user name is admin.
Password: Input the device password. The password should be configured by
yourself.
7. Optionally, you can check the checkbox Export to Group to create a group by the
device name. All the channels of the device will be imported to the corresponding
group by default.

 iVMS-4200 also provides a method to add the offline devices. Check the checkbox
Add Offline Device, input the required information and the device channel number
and alarm input number, and then click Add. When the offline device comes online,
the software will connect it automatically.
8. Click Add to add the device.

Figure 8-4 Adding Device by IP/Domain

Add Multiple Online Devices

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If you want to add multiple online devices to the client software, click and hold Ctrl key
to select multiple devices, and click Add to Client to open the device adding dialog box.
In the pop-up message box, enter the user name and password for the devices to be
added.
Add All the Online Devices
If you want to add all the online devices to the client software, click Add All and click OK
in the pop-up message box. Then enter the user name and password for the devices to
be added.

8.2.2 Modifying Network Information

Select the device from the online list, click Modify Netinfo, and then you can modify the
network information of the selected device.

Figure 8-5 Modifying Network Parameter

You should enter the admin password of the device in the Password field of the pop-up
window to modify the parameters.

8.2.3 Resetting Password

According to the different video intercom devices, the software provides two different
methods for restoring the default password or resetting the password.
Select the device from the online device list, click Reset Password.
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If the window with import file button, key importing mode drop-down list, password
and confirm password field pops up, follow the steps below to reset the password:

This option is available to door stations.

Figure 8-6 Resetting Password (Option 1)

9. Click Export to save the device file on your computer.

10. Send the file to our technical engineers.
11. Our technical engineer will send you a file to you. After receiving a file from the
technical engineer, select Import File from Key Importing Mode drop-down list and
click to import the file.
12. Input new password in text fields of Password and Confirm Password.
13. Click OK to reset the password.

STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED– We highly recommend you create a strong

password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters,
including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters,
lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to
increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset
your password regularly, especially in the high security system,
resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

Option 2:

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If the window with import file and export file buttons, password and confirm password
field pops up, follow the steps below to reset the password:
Note: This option is available to indoor stations and main stations.

Figure 8-7 Resetting Password (Option 2)

14. Click Export to save the device file on your computer.

15. Send the file to our technical engineers.
16. Click Import and select the file received from the technical engineer.
17. Input new password in text fields of Password and Confirm Password.
18. Click OK to reset the password.

STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED– We highly recommend you create a strong

password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters,
including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters,
lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to
increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset
your password regularly, especially in the high security system,
resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

8.3 Configuring Devices Remotely via iVMS-4200

Configuring devices remotely via iVMS-4200 is the same with that via Batch
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8.4 Video Intercom Configuration

Click the icon on the control panel of iVMS-4200 or click View -> Video Intercom
to open the Video Intercom page. On the Video Intercom page, you can control video
intercom devices remotely. There are 4 modules on the Video Intercom page:
Video Intercom: Start visual communication with door stations, and manage
incoming calls from indoor stations and door stations and main stations. Only D-
series door station supports this function.
Group Management: Construct virtual communities according to the real
community situations, and assign door stations and indoor stations to the
community accordingly. Refer 8.4.1 Group Management for detail steps.

You should manage groups first before starting the visual communication with
indoor stations or door stations.
Card Management: Add unauthorized cards to the iVMS-4200, and issue card to
the door station via the iVMS-4200. Refer 8.4.2 Card Management for detail steps.

Once you issue cards via the iVMS-4200, the card issuing function of the
corresponding door station will be disabled automatically.
Notice Management: Send information to indoor stations, search information,
search call logs, and search unlocking logs. Refer 8.4.3 Notice Management for
detail steps.

Figure 8-8 Intercom Interface

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8.4.1 Group Management

Purpose:
You can add groups to community, outer door station, or other, and assign devices to
each group.
Enter Control Panel -> Video Intercom -> Group Management to add, edit, and delete
groups. Three group types can be selected: community, outer door station and other.
Adding Group
1. Click the Group Management tab to enter the group management interface.

Figure 8-9 Adding Group

2. Click to pop up group adding window, and input the corresponding information
accordingly.
 Select Community as group type, and then Input the Community No.,
building No., and Unit No. to set the community structure, as shown in the
figure below.

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Figure 8-10 Adding Community

 Select Outer Door Station as group type, and then input the outer door
station No. (Range: 1 to 9) to set the outer door station, as shown in the
figure below.

Figure 8-11 Adding Outer Door Station

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Figure 8-12 Adding Other

For example: You can name the group as administrator, entrance guard and cleaning
staff, etc.

When selecting Other as the group type, you can set different groups for staff other
than residents, such as administrator, security guard and cleaning staff, etc., and you
can assign cards to these staff and configure different permissions to them.
3. Click OK to complete group adding.
Assigning IP Devices to Group
After adding groups to Community, Outer Door Station, or Other, you should assign
devices to the group.
For example: You should assign indoor stations and door stations to the group 1-1-1 in
Community.
1. Click Add to enter the Add Resident Interface and the video intercom devices added
to the client software will be listed, as shown in the figure below.

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Figure 8-13 Adding Resident

2. Check the checkbox of device.

Indoor Station: set a Room No. for the indoor station.
Door Station: set a No. for the door station.
3. Click OK to save the settings.
Assigning Analog Devices to Group

When assigning analog devices to group, only analog indoor stations are supported.
4. Click Add Analog to pop up analog device adding window. You can add analog devices
singly or in batch.
 Adding Devices in Batch: Enter the start floor and end floor, and set the room
numbers.

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Figure 8-14 Adding Devices in Batch

Room Numbers here refers to the room numbers in each floor.

 Adding Devices Singlly: Enter the room No..

Figure 8-15 Adding Device Singly

The room No. format is like 101.

5. Click OK to save the settings.
Modifying Device Information
1. Select an added device.
2. Click Modify to enter the device modifying interface.

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Figure 8-16 Modifying Device Information

3. Click OK to complete the device modifying operation.

Deleting Device
1. Select an added device.
2. Click Remove to pop up a dialog box.

Figure 8-17 Information

3. Click OK to complete the group deleting operation.

8.4.2 Card Management

Purpose:
You can add unauthorized cards to the community and then you can assign the cards to
the corresponding indoor station and door stations.
For example, if there are 3 residents living in Room 401, you can assign 3 cards to No.
401 Indoor Station.
For each indoor station, you can assign multiple cards, and you can assign these cards to
the door station in the same building.
Note: Indoor extension does not support Card Management.
Before you start:
Make sure the indoor station and door station have been added to the iVMS-4200 client
software.

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Steps:
Click Video Intercom -> Card Management to enter the card management page.

Figure 8-18 Card Management Interface

Adding Card
Steps:
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Figure 8-19 Adding Cards in Batch

2. Select card adding mode and card type.

Two types of card are available. Resident Card is used by residents living in the
community, and Other Card is used by visitors (guest, serviceman, etc.) in the
community.
 If you add card in batch, please set the start card No. and the end card No..
 If you add card singly, please enter the card No..
 If you add card via card reader, please swipe the card in the card reader, and the
corresponding card No. will be shown automatically in the Card No. textbox.
3. Click OK to accomplish carding adding operation.

 Click Delete All to delete all cards added in iVMS-4200.

 Select one or multiple cards, and click Delete Card to delete selected cards added
in iVMS-4200.
 Card Encrypt is only available to cards added via card reader. Enabling Card
Encrypt can improve the card security to prevent it from being copied. But the
same time, the default key of all the available sectors of the card is modified.
Issuing Card
Click Issue Card to pop up card issuing window.

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Figure 8-20 Issuing Card

Issuing Resident Cards

Steps:
1. Select Community from the organization list (like 1-1-1) and the indoor stations of the
community will be listed in the resident list.

Figure 8-21 Clicking Card Selection

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2. Click Card Selection to pop up card selection window where unauthorized resident
cards are listed.

Figure 8-22 Selecting Cards

3. Check the checkboxes of the cards or enter the card No. in the filter textbox you need
to assign to the indoor station, and check the checkbox of door stations, doorphones
and outer door stations.

Only resident cards can be assigned to indoor stations.

4. Click Issue Card to complete the card issuing operation.

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Figure 8-23 Displaying Card Issued

After issuing resident cards to the indoor station, the card No. will also be listed in the
resident list.
Issuing Other Cards
Steps:
1. Select Other from the group list (like Cleaning Staff).

Figure 8-24 Issuing Other Card

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2. Click Card Selection to pop up card selection window where unauthorized other cards
are listed.

Figure 8-25 Selecting Cards

3. Check the checkboxes of the cards or enter the card No. in the filter textbox you need
to assign to the person, and check the checkbox of door stations, doorphones and
outer door stations.
4. Click Issue Card to complete the card issuing operation.

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Figure 8-26 Displaying Card Issued

After issuing other cards to the person, the card No. will also be listed in the resident
list page.
Canceling Cards
When canceling cards, cards that have been issued will be reset to authorized ones. Via
iVMS-4200, there are two ways to cancel the cards which have been issued.
Option 1:
Steps:
1. Select Community from the organization list (like 1-1-1) and the indoor stations of the
community will be listed in the resident list.

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Figure 8-27 Card Selection Interface

2. Click Card Selection to pop up card selection window where normal cards and
unauthorized resident cards are listed.

Figure 8-28 Selecting Cards

3. Check the checkboxes of the cards that has been issued (normal cards).
4. Click Issue Card to complete the card canceling operation.
Option 2:
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On the card issuing interface, check the checkboxes of Room No. (for resident card) or
Name (for other card), click Cancel Card to cancel all card issued to the device.

 Through Option 1, you can cancel card from single or certain door stations.
 Through Option 2, you will cancel all issued cards at a time.
Normal Card
Click Normal Card to display normal card list. After issuing cards, the issued cards will be
listed in the normal card list, as shown in the figure below.

Figure 8-29 Normal Cards Interface

Batch Importing Unauthorized Cards

Steps:
1. Click Batch Import to enter the batch import interface, as shown in the figure below.

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Figure 8-30 Importing File

2. Click Export Template to export the template of the batch import file.
3. Fill in the template of the batch import file and save it.

4. Click to select the batch import file and click Open.

5. Click OK to start importing the batch import file.
Batch Exporting Unauthorized Cards
Steps:
1. After adding unauthorized cards, and click Batch Export.
2. Select the saving file path and click Save.
3. After batch exporting the unauthorized cards, the excel will be generated in the
saving directory.

8.4.3 Notice Management

Querying Call Logs

Steps:
1. Click Query Call Logs to enter the call log querying page.
2. Select the calling status, device type, and set the start time and end time, and click
Query to search the call log.

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Figure 8-31 Call Log Interface

3. Click Export to export the call logs as an excel file.

Querying Unlocking Log
Steps:
1. Click Query Unlocking Logs to enter the unlocking log querying page.
2. Select the unlocking type, device type, and set the start time and end time, and click
Query.

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Figure 8-32 Unlocking Log Interface

3. Click Export to export the unlocking logs as an excel file.

8.5 Device Arming Control

Steps:
1. Select Tool->Device Arming Control to pop up device arming control window.

Figure 8-33 Tool Bar

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2. Set the arming status of the device as armed, and the alarm information will be auto
uploaded to the client software when alarm occurs.

Figure 8-34 Device Arming Control

Figure 8-35 Alarm Events

After adding the device to the client software, it will be armed automatically.

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9 Local Operation

9.1 Calling Resident

9.1.1 Calling Resident (DS-KV8X02-IM)
You can call the resident by pressing the call button. For device DS-KV8X02- IM, the
number of call buttons varies according to its model.
Take the figure of device DS-KV8402-IM as an example.

 For device DS-KV8102-IM, there is only 1 call button.

 For device DS-KV8202-IM, there are 2 call buttons.
 For device DS-KV8402-IM, there are 4 call buttons.
 Default settings of call button: when you press or hold the call button, it calls the
center. The button can be changed to call resident via iVMS-4200 client software.
See 7.4.2 Video Intercom for detail steps.

Figure 9-1 Call Button of DS-KV8402-IM

Steps:
1. Press the corresponding call button of the resident.
2. The resident can receive/decline the video call, unlock the door, call the elevator, etc.

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 When the video intercom between you and the resident is realized, you can speak
to the resident, and the live view of door station will be displayed on the
connected indoor station.
 When the door station is calling resident, the door station will detect the
brightness of video. When the brightness is lower than the expected threshold,
the supplement light will be enabled.
 When the supplement light is enabled, the backlight of key will be auto-enabled,
otherwise, the door station will detect the brightness of live view and enable the
backlight of key when the brightness of live view is lower than expected
threshold.

9.1.2 Calling Resident (DS-KV8102-XP)

You can call the resident by pressing the call button. For device DS-KV8102-IP/VP, there
is only 1 call button.

Default settings of call button: when you press or hold the call button, it calls the center.
The button can be changed to call resident via iVMS-4200 client software. See 7.4.2
Video Intercom for detail steps.

Figure 9-2 Call Button of DS-KV8102-XP

Steps:
1. Press the corresponding call button of the resident.
2. The resident can receive/decline the video call, unlock the door, call the elevator, etc.

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 When the video intercom between you and the resident is realized, you can speak
to the resident, and the live view of door station will be displayed on the
connected indoor station.
 When the door station is calling resident, the door station will detect the
brightness of video. When the brightness is lower than the expected threshold,
the supplement light will be enabled.
 When the supplement light is enabled, the backlight of key will be auto-enabled,
otherwise, the door station will detect the brightness of live view and enable the
backlight of key when the brightness of live view is lower than expected
threshold.

9.2 Issuing Card

Purpose:
You can assign the card to the door station or doorphone by issuing cards. You can issue
cards by swiping the main card with the door station, or issue the card with iVMS-4200
client software. For more information about issuing card by iVMS-4200, please refer to
the user manual in the disk.
Steps:
1. Swipe the main card on the card induction area to enter the card issuing mode after
hearing a voice prompt: Issuing card started.
2. Swipe the unauthorized sub card in turn on the card induction area with the beep.
3. After swiping all the sub cards, swipe the main card again, and issue each sub card
successfully after hearing a voice prompt: Issuing card finished.

 Only Mifare card supported, and Mifare card with non-standard shape is
recommended.
 No more than 2500 cards can be issued to and managed by V series door station.
A voice prompt (Card amount exceeds limit.) can be heard when the issued card
amount exceeds the upper limit.
 Swipe the main card again or perform no operation for more than 10s, the device
will exit the card issuing mode automatically.
 After issuing cards with client software, the local card issuing function will be
disabled.
 For each main door station, at most 8 sub door stations can be added.

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9.3 Unlocking Door

Purpose:
After issuing cards, you can unlock the door by swiping the issued card.
Step:
1. Swipe the card on the card induction area.
2. Hear a voice prompt of the device: Door is open.

You cannot unlock the door by swiping the main card.

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Appendix

Installation Notice
While installing the indoor station, make sure that the distance between any two devices
is far enough to avoid the howling and echo. The distance between two devices is
recommended to be longer than 10 meters.

Here devices refer to indoor station, outdoor station and main station.

Wiring Cables
Cable Specification
Power Cord of Door Station RVV 2*1.0
Network Cable of Door Station UTP-five Categories
Door Lock Wiring (With Door Magnetic) RVV 4*1.0
Door Lock Wiring (Without Door Magnetic) RVV 2*1.0
Exit Button Wiring RVV 2*0.5
External Card Reader Wiring RVVP 4*0.75

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