BFT A5 Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation Instructions

For

WiFi/LAN Video Intercom

Manual Version 2

BFT Americas

6100 Broken Sound Parkway N.W. Suite 14, Boca Raton, FL 33487

www.bft-usa.com

Toll Free: 877-995-8155

Office: 561-995-8155

Fax: [phone]

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Index

Section

Pages

Android Configuration

3-6

iphone Configuration

7-11

Range and range testing

12-14

Installation

15

Power Supply

15

Wiring

16

Relay Output

17

Keypad Overview

17

Basic Keypad Programming

18

Full Keypad Programming

18

Using the Keypad

19

Adding Additional Smart Phones & Devices

20-21

Using the Intercom on Android

22

Using the Intercom on iphone

23

Other Options for using the App

24

Fault Finding

25

Revision changes

27

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Android Configuration

Step 1

Using one of the homeowners’ Android
phones, search for “Predator WiFi” app
on the Google Play store. Look for the
icon shown. Then download and install to
the users phone.

Step 2

Locate the intercom on a bench or table beside the home router, along
with the user phone. Connect the antenna & power supply provided to the
intercom, red to +24v dc and black to 0v dc, and power on.

Step 3

Wait a full 60 seconds for the intercom to
fully boot up.

Step 4

Press and hold the call button for more
than 3 seconds. The intercom will now
be in configuration mode for 5 minutes.

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Step 5

Step 6

Enter settings on the phone, select

WiFi and scan for networks. The

phone should detect the intercom.

The network name will be BELL-

XXXXX)

Enter the following password…

123456789.

Step 7

Step 8

Now open the WiFi-Predator App on

the phone and select as shown to add

intercom.

On the next screen, select search as

shown.

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Step 9

Step 10

The phone should then find the

device. Select it as shown.

On the next screen the intercom should

be showing online status. Select the

settings button.

Step 11

Step 12

Enter WiFi settings as shown.

Select option to manage wifi networks

and the intercom will now scan networks

in the area.

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Step 13

Step 14

Select the network which the home

owner is normally using.

Enter the home owner’s WiFi password

and press DONE. The intercom should

now re-boot and the phone should then

re-connect to the normal wifi network.

2 mins…

Step 15

Step 16

Wait 2 minutes for the intercom to

come back online, and then open the

app. The intercom should be showing

status online.

You may now press the call button and

check that the intercom calls the phone

sucessfully.

You are now ready to range test the intercom in the location which it will be used!

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I-phone Configuration

Step 1

Using one of the homeowners’
iphones, search for “Predator-WiFi”
app on the Apple Store. Look for the
icon shown. Then download and
install to the users phone.

Step 2

Locate the intercom on a bench or table beside the home router, along
with the user phone. Connect the antenna & power supply provided to the
intercom, red to +24v dc and black to 0v dc, and power on.

Step 3

Wait a full 60 seconds for the
intercom to fully boot up.

Step 4

Press and hold the call button for
more than 3 seconds. The intercom
will sound a long tone, and now be in
configuration mode for 5 minutes.

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Step 5

Step 6

Enter settings on the phone, select

WiFi and scan for networks. The

phone should detect the intercom.

The network name will be BELL-

XXXXX)

Enter the following password…

123456789. Now the iphone is directly
connected to the intercom.

Step 7

Step 8

Now open the WiFi-Predator App on

the phone and select as shown to add

intercom.

Press search. The phone should now

detect the intercom.

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Step 9

Step 10

The intercon should now have been

detected. Select as shown.

Now the app should show the bell ID,
default username & password details.

Press DONE as shown.

Step 11

Step 12

Enter Settings as shown.

Select option to manage wifi networks

and the intercom will now scan

networks in the area.

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Step 13

Step 14

Select the network which the home
owner is normally using. Note the
scan button at top if the iphone does
not automatically scan for networks.

Enter the home owner’s WiFi

password and press JOIN. Now

power off and on the intercom.

2 mins…

Step 15

Step 16

Wait 2 minutes for the intercom to

come back online, and then open the

app. The intercom should be showing

status online.

You may now press the call button

and check that the intercom calls the

phone sucessfully. Note: It may take

several minutes for the operation to

fully stabalise.

Note: Because of restrictions by Apple, your iphone will receive a notification message
first. If your screen is locked, you must swipe the notification banner, then unlock the
screen before the intercom app can begin calling the phone in full.

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On the iphone, go to settings >
Notifications > Predator-wifi.

We recommended that the Alerts option
is selected as shown, and that all options
shown are turned on.

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Range Test

Before fully installing this product, it is strongly recommended to temporarily power the
intercom at the gate and position the antenna to check that it is within range of the WiFi
router. The manufacturer will not give a full refund for a product which is not

returned in brand new condition.

Once the antenna is in position and the unit has been powered up for more than 2
minutes, use the users phone inside the house to check for range as follows..

Check that the network which it is connected to is showing at least 20% strength. If it is
not connecting, or is lower than 20%, then corrective action must be taken at this stage.
Suggestions are as follows..

1. Ensure antenna is mounted as high as possible on the pillar or post.

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2. Change antenna angle slightly then re-scan the WiFi strength as shown above to
check for improvements in strength. If signal improves, then continue to make small
adjustments to the antenna angle and pitch to maximise strength.

TIP: Antenna beam width is approximately 40 degrees. For short range door intercoms,
ask your distributor or dealer for an omni-pole type antenna with 360 degree beam angle.

3. For longer range applications, check if the router is, or can be located at the front of
the building, preferably near a window or glass, as this will greatly extend range as
shown.

4. If it is not possible to have the WiFi router at the front of the building, then consider
installing a standard “on the market” WiFi repeater or ranger extender. These can be
purchased as a plug in device and are sold in DIY and consumer electronics stores.

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5. For even greater range, you can alternatively install homeplug power line adaptor kits,
which extend LAN over mains wiring. Simply plug one into the router and the other into
the intercom call box.

Note: The router needs to be on the same trip device as the power to the intercom for

this technique to work. Always consult a professional electrician regarding mains wiring.

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Installation

Assuming satisfactory operation at full range, you are ready to fully install the product.

Mount the intercom at the desired height for pedestrian or car users. The camera angle is
wide at 110 degrees to cover most scenarios.

Tip: Do not drill holes in the wall with the intercom in positon, otherwise dust may get
around the camera window and impair the camera view.

Power supply

If possible, locate the power supply as close as possible to the intercom.

24v dc
1amp power
supply

14 Gauge Power cable

25 feet max

Call box

TIP: Most technical calls received are due to installers using thin gauge cable over
longer cable runs. This intercom has a peak current demand of up to 2 amps.

Up to 2 metres (6 feet) – Use minimum 0.5mm2 (20 gauge)
Up to 4 metres (12 feet) – Use minimum 1mm2 (16 gauge)
Up to 8 metres (25 feet) – Use minimum 1.5mm2 (14 gauge)

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Wiring

Connect power as shown. Please use only the power adaptor provided.

Depending on your requirements, the intercom and keypad have both normally closed
and normally open output contacts for connection to existing electric locks or gate
automation controllers.

Note: The manufacturer can only support the use, operation and functionality of the
intercom and keypad themselves. Professional wiring to door release or automatic gate
systems is the responsibility of the installer. Please consult a security integrator for
further support.

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Relay output

The app has an option to switch the relay output from normally open to normally closed.
This is not normally needed because the relay output terminals already have hard
connections for N/O and N/C contacts as standard.
The relay time may need changed to suit lock applications. It is adjustable from 1-9
seconds as shown..

Keypad Overview

This keypad has 3 outputs. The diagram below shows the LED indicators which indicate
programming and relay status information.

ON when incorrect codes entered and outputs are locked out.

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
* 0 #

SLOW FLASHING - in normal standby mode.
ON in programming mode.

ON when relay 3 activated.

GREEN when output 1 activated.
RED when output 2 activated.

FAST FLASHING – Wrong code entered / error.

TIP: After power up, as a security precaution, the keypad cannot be programmed for 60
seconds. Once this time elapses, you may begin.
TIP: Flashing amber LED is normal standby mode!

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Basic Keypad Programming

For most installs, it is sufficient to simply enter a single user code as follows..

0 0 0 0 * *

Quick start guide

1) Enter programming mode (amber LED should be ON)

1 0 2 0 0 ? ?? ? #0

2) Enter a new user code...

* *

3) Exit programming mode

4) Enter the new user code to check the relay clicks.

Tip: The engineer code must be the same length as user codes. So if using a 6 digit

engineer code, then user codes must also be 6 digits long etc.

Full Keypad Programming

Enter programming mode..

0 0 0 0 * *

Exit programming mode..

* *

Enter a new ENGINEERS code…

Go into programming mode firstly then enter the following sequence…

Location

0 1 ?? ? ?

4-8 digit code Validate

#

Enter or delete new user codes

There are 3 groups of user codes. Group 10 for relay 1, group 20 for relay 2, and group 30 for relay

3. The programming sequence is shown below…

Memory locations
000-999 for relay 1
001-100 for relay 2
001-100 for relay 3

1 0 2 0 0

10= relay 1 codes
(1000 available)
20= relay 2 codes
(100 available)
30= relay 3 codes
(100 available)

? ?? ? #0

2= add code
5= delete code

Pin code 4-8 digits Validate

Example: Add user 31 to have access code 5555 operating relay 2….

2 0 2 0 3 5 55 5 #1

Group 2 Add code Location 31 Pin code 5555 Validate

The unit is now in programming mode. Amber LED on the
keypad should remain permanently on. 0000 is the default
programming passcode.

The unit should exit programming mode and the amber LED
should start flashing again.

Replace ???? with your new ENGINEERS
code.

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Programming relay output times and modes…

? ?

0

1 -

0 = start / stop toggle mode (latching)
1-99999 = seconds momentary operation

9 9 9 9 9

or

#

51=relay1
52=relay2
53=relay3

Validate

Delete a user code even if you don’t know the code…

? ? 5 ? ?? #

10=relay1
20=relay2
30=relay3

Delete code ID location to be deleted Validate

Delete an entire group of codes

? ? 0 9 99 #

10=relay1 group
20=relay2 group
30=relay3 group

Super delete code Validate

Programming super user codes…

A super user code can activate any of the 3 relays

Location

0 2 ?? ? ?

4-8 digit code Validate

#

Restoring defaults

When in programming mode, you can enter the following sequence…

9 9 99 #

When the master code is forgotten….

1) Wire a push button (or replicate with wire link) across the Egress terminal and (-)GND.

2) Switch off power for 1 minute.

3) Switch ON power.

4) During the first 60 seconds, press the EG button once to enable the function.

5) Enter the following code..

8 0 08 * *

The keypad should now be in programming mode, ready to accept new data.

Using the keypad

Using the standard codes…

Once you have exited out of programming mode, simply enter the user code.

Using super user codes

?? ? ? # 1

Activate output 1

?? ? ? # 2

Activate output 2

?? ? ? # 3

Activate output 3

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Adding Additional Smartphones or Devices

Step 1

Step 2

Go to settings on the app screen

for the existing phone or device.

Select add user settings.

Step 3

Step 4

Select ADD to create a new user.

Create a new username and password for

that user. Note that each user or device

needs a totallly unique username.

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Step 5

Step 6

On the new phone, open the app

and press to ADD Intercom.

Enter the BELL ID (Copy from the existing

connected device) or press search to find the

device, enter new user name and passcode,

and press DONE. The new device should

now be added.

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Using the Intercom on Android

When the intercom calls your phone, answer the call and note the options shown..

Other options…

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Using the Intercom on iPhone

When the intercom calls your phone, answer the call and note the options shown.

Note: Apple devices will require the user to accept and allow a notification message first,
before the app can be successfully used.

From a locked screen…

1. Swipe the message 2. Screen shown after unlock 3. Swipe to answer.

Receiving a call when the screen is not locked operates as follows…

1. Accept the message. 2. Screen shown afterwards. 3. Swipe to answer.

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Once the call is answered, the following screen is shown…

Other options for using the app…

You may view live video from the intercom at any time as shown below.

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Fault Finding

The 3 most common cause of failures on the wifi intercom are as follows…

1. Unstable wifi network or excessive network traffic.

2. Range too long causing wifi drop out intermittently.

3. Excessively long power cable run from the 24v dc adaptor to the intercom causing
poor range, no video, long connection times, or unstable operation.

4. Using 24v ac to power the device rather than the 24v dc adaptor supplied. This can
damage the intercom.

Q: Unit works in the house, but will not work at the gate.

A: This will either be that the wifi range does not reach the gate, or the power cable is too
long and thin. Please address as per the install manual recommendations.

Q: Unit was working on first phone, but not on second phone.

A: Check that both phones have different usernames and passwords.

Q: Unit works on local WiFi network, but not when my phone is on 3G or 4G.

A: This may be due to slow broadband speeds at your router. Remember, a good
download speed is not useful, as the intercom uploads video to the internet, not
downloads from the internet. Consult your broadband provider, re-start your router.
Minimum recommended upload speed is 0.5 Meg, however this may need to be much
more for heave use networks.
A: This may also be due to firewall settings on some routers or networks. Consult your IT
manager or provider.

Q: Unit goes offline for several minutes when I switch from wifi to 3G/4G.

A: This is normal. Your phone needs time to send its new IP location to the servers,
which is relayed to the intercom.

Q: Volume too low on my phone (cannot hear person at the gate).

A: The volume on your phone is restricted by the size of the loud speaker on the phone.
Try increasing phone volume to maximum. Also check that the call point location is at a
good height for someone to speak directly into the microphone.

Q: The intercom was working, but has stopped working.

A: Check if it is working on another phone. If yes, then restart and re-open the app on the
phone in question.
A: If it is not working on any phones, re-start the router or hub, wait 5 minutes and try
again.
A: Check the intercom still has power (illumination should still be on).
A: Check that the antenna at the gate is not overgrown with bushes or shrubs.
A: Check minimum power cable requirements have been met.

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Q: On iphone, sometimes the call is not connecting when I try to answer, or ends
prematurely.

A: Go into system settings on the app and increase the calling time to at least 45
seconds and try again.

Q: On iphone, when a call is received and I open the app, the ringing tone
continues after I have answered?

A: This happens when the notification is not accepted first. You must accept the
notification on screen and then allow the app to open itself and then swipe to answer the
call.

Q: I am using iphone, and I do not hear any ringing tone when the intercom calls
me?

A: Check the ringer switch on the iphone is set to the ON position, and check media
volume is set to a high level.

Q: The intercom is working, but I cannot get the electric lock working.

A: If you can hear the intercom relay clicking, and you can prove that the relay is making
contact with a multi-meter, then the problem is not the intercom. It will be either a wiring
problem or some other issue with the lock. Please note that the manufacturer of this
intercom is not in a position to give wiring advice on door access or electric locks. It is
recommended that you consult a professional access control installer for advice.

Before calling technical support for any connectivity issues, try the following…
Power off and on the intercom, the hub, and the phone being used. After 5 minutes, try
using the intercom again.

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Revision Changes

Hardware

Firmware version

IOS version

Android Version

V1.1 – Improved
speaker amplifier for
louder volume.

V3.24.4.12 – Relay
default set to N/O.

V1.0 – Custom
ring tones added,
relay defaulted to
1 second.

V3.0 – Customised ring
tones added, relay
defaulted to 1 second.

V4.3.12.20 –
Migrated to
commercial push
server system for
iphone users.

V1.4 – Ringing
tone replaces push
notification alert for
iphone users.

V3.2 – App updated for
android version 5.2.

V3.3 – Update to allow
faster switching
between wifi and
3G/4G connection.
Battery consumption
also reduced.

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BFT Americas

6100 Broken Sound Parkway N.W. Suite 14, Boca Raton, FL 33487

www.bft-usa.com

Toll Free: 877-995-8155

Office: 561-995-8155

Fax: [phone]