Product Specification Sheet A PS456 - Rev. 07/2013
DPK Series Ultra Compact Door Phone Intercom Kits
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Model DP K2W- 2C Shown
Model Kits Available
DPK2W- 1C 1-Handset / 1-Pushbutton Door Station
DPK2W- 2C 2-Handsets / 2-Pushbutton Door Stat ion
DPK2W- 3C 3-Handsets / 3-Pushbutton Door Stat ion
Architects' And Engineers' Specifications
The intercom system kit(s) shall be Alpha Communications® /
S.T.R.™ 'DPK' series or approved equal. Ultracompact door station
shall be surface mount, only 3.25" (83mm) wide, and shall inc lude
a built-in voice amplifier, built-in speaker/microphone, built-in rain
hood and (1,2 or 3 SPECIFY) pushbutton(s). System shall be
powered by a low-voltage plug-in transformer (provided in each
kit).
Each kit shall contain (1,2 or 3 SPECIFY) inside handset stations,
in White plastic, with electric door release capability. Optional
pushbutton illuminated L.E.D. PC board is available (and requires
separate 8VAC transformer).
Contract or shall furnish and install a (c ompatible) elec tric door
release, and related components, if required. Where required,
contract or shall furnish and install an optional model PK407A
specialty door release relay unit.
Contract or shall observe all local and national electrical and
building codes.
'DPK' Series Compact Door Phone Intercom Kits
The Alpha Communicat ions®/S.T.R.™ 'DPK' series intercom kits are
a low c ost alternative t o c onventional apt. or entry intercom
systems for 1, 2 or 3 inside handset stations. Eac h inside handset
stat ion requires only two (2) wires from t he door station.
The ultra- compac t door station is only 3.25" (83mm) wide and has
a built-in voice amplifier. It easily mounts right on t he surface of
the wall and has a built-in rain hood. There are no visible mounting
screws from the front, and built- in L.E.D.(s) illuminate the push
buttons. All that is required to power the system (and door
opener) is a plug-in transformer (included in eac h kit).
The opt ional PK407A door opener relay allows connec tion to other
voltages and types of door openers.
Features
Requires only 2-Wires for Interc om and Door Release
from eac h handset
Powers from low- voltage transformer (included in kit)
Built-in Electric Buzzer at each handset
Electric Door Release from any inside handset
Ultra-Compact Surface Door Station
OPTIONAL L.E.D. pushbutton illuminator PC Board
Specifications
Inside Handset:
3.20"W (82mm) x 8.50"H (216mm) x
2.375"D (61mm) from surfac e of wall
(dimensions shown less coil c ord).
Door Station:
3.25"W (83mm) x 6.875"H (174mm) x
1.375"D (35mm) from surfac e of wall.
Wiring Requirements
Run a 2- conductor #22AWG c able from t he Door Station to
each inside handset st ation, up t o 250 feet . For runs up to 1,000
feet , use a 2-c onduct or (shielded) #18AWG cable. Run a separate
2-c onduct or #18AWG cable from t he syst em transformer to the
Door Station, up to 50 feet . Run a separate 2-c onductor #18AWG
cable from the Door Stat ion to t he optional elec tric door opener,
up to 50 feet. Additional wiring (and 8VAC transformer) required
for pushbutton L.E.D. illuminator PC board(s).
NOTE: The audio and door opener and transformer cables
must be in separate jackets and not in the same cable jacket.
See system wiring diagram for more complete wiring
information.