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Specifications
Door Station - Interior
Setup Guide
Supported Models
• C4-DSC-EN-INT Door Station - Interior
AC, DC, POE & WiFi - Satin Black
Dimensions (H x
W x D)
Weight 1.1 lbs. (.49 kg)
Shipping Weight 1.6 lbs. (.725 kg)
Network 10/100 BaseT Ethernet RJ-45 (preferred)
Voltages AC - 100V - 240V
Contacts (2 sets) DC: 48V
Relays (1) AC: 36V, 2A
7.25” (183 mm) x 5.25” (133 mm) x 2.5”
(63 . 5 m m)
or WiFi (802.11 b/g/n)
DC - 12V - 24V, 15W
maximum operation (low voltage)
DC: 24V
maximum operation (low voltage)
Grounding Requirements
Unlike the Door Station - Exterior, the Door Station
- Interior is made of plastic and has no grounding
requirements or ground connector.
Front Panel Description
Figure 1. Front Faceplate
Box Contents
Carefully unpack the Control4® Door Station from the
box and ensure that the following items are included
in the box. Remove the plastic protector from the
faceplate.
Contact your Control4 Dealer immediately if any
parts are missing or if any components are damaged.
• Control4 Door Station - Interior faceplate (model
C4-DSC-EN-INT)
• Mounting screws, security head (5)
• Security screw tool
• Plate attachment screw (1)
• Plastic faceplate (1)
• Warranty Card
Accessories
• Door Station Metal Back Box (C4-DSBB-M, sold
separately)
• Antenna Kit—WiFi/ZigBee 2.4 GHz, 26cm
(C4-AK-26cm, sold separately)
• Antenna Kit—WiFi/ZigBee 2.4 GHz, 3m
(C4-AK-3M, sold separately)
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1 Camera. 640 x 480 wide angle. Used for Video
Intercom.
2 Call button. Used to call the person inside the
unit or in another room.
3 Speaker. Used for Audio and video intercom.
4 Microphones (2). Used for audio and video
intercom.
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Door Station - Interior
Setup Guide
Inside Panel Description
Figure 2. Door Station, Inside Panel
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Pre-Installation
This device is to be used for building interior
installations only.
1 Find the best location for the Door Station. See
“Mounting Tips” below.
2 Install the Door Station Back Box. See the Door
Station Back Box Installation Guide for details.
3 Determine which network and power options
to use (see “Network Options” and “Power
Options”).
4 (WiFi only). Before the Door Station is fully
installed, Control4 recommends that you test the
WiFi signal strength in Composer Pro’s System
Manager; a strong, robust signal is required. See
the Composer Pro User Guide for details.
This device uses an Ethernet or WiFi network
connection and can be powered using Power
over Ethernet (PoE), AC, or DC. A wired network
connection is recommended for the best video
intercom experience. If it is not possible to use
Ethernet, then please follow these guidelines for
wireless.
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1 AC connection. Used to connect the wires for AC
power.
2 DC connection. Used to connect the wires for DC
power.
3 Contacts/Relays. Used to connect the wires for
Control4 and third-party devices.
NOTE: Use the contacts and relays for non-
secure devices only. For example, don’t attach
secured door wires to this terminal block.
4 Ethernet connection. Supports PoE.
5 Reset Button. Used to reset or factory restore the
Door Station. Press the vertical bar to reset.
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NOTES: (1) Video intercom usage. Although
this device supports b/g/n, 802.11 b is not
recommended or supported for video
intercom. (2) Wireless-N is recommended
for video intercom. See “Wireless Network
Limitations” below.
Wireless Network Limitations
Many WiFi Access Points handle Multicasts
(WiFi simultaneously sent to multiple devices,
for example, when the Door Station broadcasts
video to all stations) by slowing down
transmission speed to the 1 Mb basic rate. This
can cause overall WiFi congestion in the WiFi
network during the broadcast. Video intercom
response times and images may degrade at
each device.
If a home requires a large number of WiFi
video intercom devices, ensure that you have
a robust WiFi network (possibly consisting of
multiple access points).
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Mounting Tips
Follow these tips for the best results.
1 Install the Door Station in a place where it will be
protected from water. For interior use only.
2 Do not expose the Door Station to direct
sunlight.
3 Find the best location for the Door Station. See
the Door Station Back Box Installation Guide for
back box installation.
a Mount the Door Station where the video
camera is aimed at an average person’s
height so the person in the same building has
a good view of the person calling in.
b Mount the Door Station so that the caller
can comfortably speak into the microphone
(about two (2) feet away or 60 cm).
4 Control4 does not recommend using wireless
(WiFi) networking for a Door Station mounted
outside your dwelling. If you must use WiFi,
however, follow these guidelines:
• The wireless access protocol (WAP) broadcast to
the interior location must be strong.
• Use Composer Pro’s System Manager to test the
wireless signal after you’ve installed the Door
Station, and then verify that the signal works
correctly. See the Composer Pro User Guide for
details.
Please read the next sections, “Power Options” and
“Network and Power Installations” to choose an
installation option that works best with the system
before installing the Door Station.
Power Options
CAUTION! Do not attempt to use PoE, AC, and
DC power at the same time. Choose only one
power option.
ATTENTION! Ne pas tenter d’utiliser PoE,
AC et DC en même temps. Choisir une seule
option d’alimentation.
The Door Station can be powered using one of these
three (3) options:
• Power over Ethernet (PoE). The Ethernet
network connection for the Door Station is
provided through the PoE Injector. No additional
wiring is needed.
• AC or DC. Used to power the Door Station when
using an Ethernet (not PoE) or WiFi network
connection.
NOTE: Ethernet cable. Install the ferrite clamp
on the Ethernet cable inside the back box.
Network Options
The Door Station can be connected using one of
these network types:
• Standard Ethernet. For best results, this is the
preferred option. Connect the Door Station to
the RJ-45 LAN port on using the RJ-45 Ethernet
cable.
• WiFi. The WiFi antenna will communicate with
the LAN’s WAP. If the LAN has a WAP set up, no
additional wiring is needed except for power. See
“WiFi Antennas” for details.
IMPORTANT! (1) Control4 recommends to use
an Ethernet connection rather than WiFi for
the best communication with the Control4
system. (2) WiFi requires an antenna (sold
separately).
Backlit Button Indicator
The Door Station button’s light can be turned on or
o depending on what is required for the installation.
The backlit button may make it easier to see the
button if it is dark inside the structure. Normally, the
light on the button remains on or o depending on
how it is configured in the system, however, it is also
used to convey device status during certain times.
When the device is first powered on, the button will
blink slowly until the device is ready to be used in
the system. If the button continues to blink slowly
for over three (3) minutes, then the device may
be experiencing a problem and should be factory
restored. During a factory restore process the button
will blink rapidly.
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Power and Network Installations
Option 2: Ethernet Connection with AC Power
Choose one of these six (6) options to connect the
Door Station’s wiring:
• Ethernet with PoE (preferred)
• Ethernet with AC
• Ethernet with DC
• WiFi with AC
• WiFi with DC
• WiFi with PoE
Option 1 (Preferred): Ethernet Connection with a
PoE Injector or a Third-Party Injector or Switch
This option sets up Ethernet with PoE.
PoE injects electrical current into the Ethernet cable
using a PoE Injector (model #AC-POE1-B) or a thirdparty PoE solution to provide the Door Station with
power and a network connection.
To install the Door Station with a PoE and Ethernet
connection using a PoE Injector:
1 Plug the Ethernet cable into the Door Station
(see Figure 3).
This option sets up Ethernet and AC power.
To install the Door Station with Ethernet and AC
power:
1 Plug the Ethernet cable into the Door Station
(see Figure 4).
2 Connect the neutral (N) (-) and hot (L) (+) wires
to the AC power source for the Door Station
according to the national and local electrical
codes.
TIP: The hot or ‘L’ (+) wire’s connector is
closest to the bottom of the Door Station’s
plate.
3 Your installation may require alternative wires and
the use of a terminal block. Strip the power wires
to 1/4” on the end if necessary.
Figure 4. Ethernet with AC Power
AC Connections
(Hot and Load)
Figure 3. Ethernet with PoE Injector
Ethernet Connection
Ethernet Cable
Option 3: Ethernet Connection with DC Power
This option sets up Ethernet and DC power.
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To install the Door Station with Ethernet and DC
power:
1 Plug the Ethernet cable into the Door Station
(see Figure 5).
2 Connect the negative (-) and positive (+) wires
to the DC power source for the Door Station
according to the national and local electrical
codes.
TIP: The positive (+) wire’s connector is
located on the bottom left side of the Door
Station’s plate.
3 Your installation may require alternative wires
and the use of a terminal block (see Figure
5). Strip the power wires to 1/4” on the end if
necessary.
Figure 5. Ethernet with DC Power
To install the Door Station with WiFi and AC power:
1 Connect the neutral (N) (-) and hot (L) (+) wires
to the AC power source for the Door Station
according to the national and local electrical
codes.
TIP: The hot or ‘L’ (+) wire’s connector is
closest to the bottom of the Door Station’s
plate.
2 Your installation may require alternative wires and
the use of a terminal block. Strip the power wires
to 1/4” on the end if necessary.
3 Attach the antenna (3m or 26cm) to the Door
Station. See “WiFi Antenna Kit Installation” for
details.
4 Run the antenna wire through the back box hole
(see Figure 6). Ensure that the wire doesn’t touch
the back box.
5 Align the antenna vertically to the wall outside
the back box (26cm antenna) or run the antenna
through the wall (3m antenna). See “WiFi
Antennnas” for details.
DC Connections
(Hot and Load)
Ethernet Cable
Option 4: WiFi Connection with AC Power
This option sets up WiFi and AC power.
Ensure that you have WiFi in the home.
NOTE: WiFi requires an antenna (sold
separately).
Figure 6. WiFi with AC Power
Back Box
AC Connections
(Hot and Load)
Antenna
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Option 5: WiFi Connection with DC Power
This option sets up WiFi and DC power.
Ensure that you have WiFi in the home.
NOTE: WiFi requires an antenna (sold
separately).
To install the Door Station with WiFi and DC power:
1 Connect the negative (-) and positive (+) wires
to the DC power source for the Door Station
according to the national and local electrical
codes.
NOTE: The positive (+) wire’s connector is
located on the bottom left side of the Door
Station’s plate.
2 Your installation may require alternative wires and
the use of a terminal block. Strip the power wires
to 1/4” on the end if necessary.
3 Attach the antenna (3m or 26cm) to the Door
Station. See “WiFi Antenna Kit Installation” for
details.
4 Run the antenna wire through the back box hole
(see Figure 12). Ensure that the wire doesn’t
touch the back box.
5 Align the antenna vertically to the wall outside
the back box (26cm antenna) or run the antenna
through the wall (3m antenna).
Figure 7. WiFi with DC Power
Antenna
DC Connections
(Hot and Load)
Option 6: WiFi Connection with PoE
This option sets up WiFi and PoE.
Ensure that you have WiFi in the home.
NOTE: WiFi requires an antenna (sold
separately).
To install the Door Station with WiFi and PoE:
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1 Plug the Ethernet cable into the Door Station
(see Figure 8).
2 Attach the antenna (3m or 26cm) to the Door
Station. See “WiFi Antenna Kit Installation” for
details.
3 Run the antenna wire through the back box hole
(see Figure 12). Ensure that the wire doesn’t
touch the back box.
4 Align the antenna vertically to the wall outside
the back box (26cm antenna) or run the antenna
through the wall (3m antenna).
Figure 8. WiFi with PoE
WiFi Antenna
Ethernet and PoE Connection
Attach the Door Station
After the back box, all wiring, cables, and antennas
are installed, carefully insert the Door Station into the
back box and the wall:
1 On the front of the faceplate remove the tape
that covers the camera hole.
2 Align the five (5) holes and use the security
screws provided to attach the Door Station to
the back box.
3 To prevent dust from getting inside the Door
Station, make sure the rubber gasket on the
inside panel of the Door Station completely
covers and seals the Door Station’s faceplate
against the back box.
4 Attach the faceplate and use the screw from the
bottom to secure it.
Configure the Door Station
To configure the Door Station in Composer Pro:
1 Open Composer Pro.
2 Double-click the Door Station driver to add it to
a room in the project.
3 Identify the device to the project.
the WiFi parameters. See the Composer Pro User
Guide for details.
Reset/Factory Restore the Door Station
To reset or factory restore the Door Station:
1 Remove the faceplate and pull the Door Station
out from the back box just enough to expose the
Reset button (see Figure 2).
2 While powered press the Reset button on the
bottom of the Door Station to reset or restore
the Door Station.
• Quick press. Press to reset the Door Station.
• Long press. Press until the button on the
faceplate begins to blink rapidly. At that time, the
factory restore starts. This action restores the
Door Station to its factory default settings.
3 When you are finished, insert the Door Station
back into the back box and reattach the
faceplate.
WiFi Antennas (Optional)
NOTE: Control4 does not recommend to install
the Door Station using WiFi. The best option is
to use Ethernet.
Two (2) types of WiFi antenna kits are available for
purchase: 26cm (dipole, best performance) or 3m
(when you need to install the wire further away from
the Door Station for a better WiFi signal).
• Antenna Kit—WiFi/ZigBee 2.4GHz, 26cm (C4-
AK-26cm, sold separately). Recommended for
walls that do not have thick concrete or metal.
See Figure 9 and “WiFi Antenna Kit Installation”
for details.
• Antenna Kit—WiFi/ZigBee 2.4GHz, 3m (C4-AK-
3M, sold separately). Extend the range when
walls have thick concrete or metal. See Figure 10
and “WiFi Antenna Kit Installation” for details.
(WiFi only) For your convenience, the Door Station
driver includes a meter to check WiFi signal strength.
Use System Manager in Composer Pro to configure
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Figure 9. 26cm Antenna Kit
Figure 10. 3m Antenna Kit
Figure 11. Antenna to RSMA Connector
Antenna
RSMA Connector
3 Thread the other end of the antenna through the
back wall of the back box (see Figure 12).
WiFi Antenna Kit Installation (Optional)
Before you install the antenna:
1 Make sure the Door Station is assembled.
2 Make sure the Door Station back box is installed
in the wall. See the Door Station Back Box
Installation Guide for details.
Antenna Kit—WiFi/ZigBee 2.4GHz, 26cm
(C4-AK-26cm)
1 Remove the antenna from its packaging.
2 Attach the antenna’s plug to the RSMA connector
on the Door Station (see Figure 11).
Figure 12. Thread Antenna Through Back Box
Antenna
4 Leave the other end of the antenna hanging
outside the back box. Adjust it vertically for the
best signal.
5 Carefully insert the Door Station into the back box
(see “Attach the Door Station”).
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Antenna Kit— WiFi/ZigBee 2.4GHz, 3m (C4-AK-3M)
1 Attach the antenna’s plug to the RSMA connector
on the Door Station (see Figure 11).
2 Thread the other end of the antenna through the
back wall of the back box and through the interior
wall as needed (see Figure 12).
3 Carefully insert the Door Station into the back box
(see “Attach the Door Station”).
Contact and Relay Connections
Figure 14. Contact/Relay Locations
You can connect devices to the contact ports or the
relay ports (see Figure 13).
CAUTION! Control4 does not support using
earth ground for Contacts, as this could
damage the Door Station.
Figure 13. Contacts and Relays
Contacts Relays
Connect to a Port
1 To attach the wires to the contacts or relay, select
one of the large bottom-row holes (see Figure 13;
notice that the top row holes are smaller than the
bottom-row holes).
2 Using a small flat screwdriver, insert the
screwdriver into the slot on the small block that
sits between the two rows of holes adjacent
to the port; push down firmly. The block will
depress.
3 Insert the wire. Ensure that the wire inserts all the
way into the hole.
4 Release the screwdriver.
Example Wiring
Figure 15. Relay Port: Normally Open (e.g., Doorbell)
The Door Station provides six (6) ports for use as two
(2) contact sets and one (1) relay (see Figure 14).
• Contact (2 sets). Terminal connector for one
(1) dry contact closure, logic input connection,
for gate control, etc. Provides power for small
devices (12 V), signal input (SIG), return path
(GND). The current, 100 mA, is shared across
both sets of contacts.
NOTE: Do not use contacts that are grounded.
The Door Station only supports non-grounded
contacts.
• Relay (1). Terminal connector for one (1)
normally closed or normally opened switchable
connection for doorbell control (see Figure 15) or
gate control. The set contains a connection for
Normally Opened (NO), Normally Closed (NC),
and Common (COM).
Troubleshooting
Boot Up
When the Door Station is booting up, if the button
blinks and does not stop after three (3) minutes or
longer, there is a problem with the device and it will
have to be restored. See “Reset/Restore the Door
Station” in this document.
Factory Restore
To restore the device to its default factory settings,
see “Reset/Restore the Door Station” in this
document.
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Security Best Practices
The Door Station has connections for relays (to open
doors, gates, etc.) and contacts. If installed without
the proper security precautions, unauthorized access
to the Door Station could provide access to Ethernet
signals, Control4 signaling, and gate or door relays.
Control4 advises Control4 Dealers to be aware
of these risks and take all necessary precautions
depending on each specific installation you will be
doing.
It is each Dealer’s sole responsibility to advise their
customer at each installation of any security risks
specific to such installation. Control4 makes no
claims, representations or warranties regarding the
security of this product and accepts no liability for
any security risk attendant to a specific installation.
• Running MAC address filtering on the router
or switch to force a hacker to spoof the Door
Station’s MAC address to gain access to the LAN.
• Configuring the Door Station as WiFi instead of
Ethernet would allow the Dealer to use robust
WiFi security protocols, for example, WPA.
NOTE: WiFi signals must be very strong and
stable to support video intercom.
• Routing the Ethernet cable to the Door Station
through a secure, managed switch to limit data
access from the Door Station.
Dealers should take time to assure they are not
creating an unforeseen security risk for the customer,
and any such risks should be discussed with the
customer prior to the installation.
1 The Door Station ships standard with security
screws. Dealers are encouraged to use these
screws, or even substitute alternate security
screws per the Dealer’s or customer’s preference.
Screw size is metric M3.5x.6-30L.
2 Security gates or automatic doors should not
be connected to the relay in the Door Station
if mounted in an unsecured area; such relays
could be accessed in the event of a breach of
the device. Secure relay-driven devices should
be connected to a more secure relay controller
mounted behind a secure wall.
3 Security devices, for example numeric keypads,
should not be connected to the contact sensors
in the Door Station if mounted in an unsecured
area; such devices could be accessed in the event
of a breach of the device. Security-sensitive
devices should be connected to more secure
contacts mounted behind a secure wall.
4 Although the best video performance will be
enabled by Ethernet connectivity, unauthorized
access to the Door Station could provide
access to the dwelling’s Ethernet network and
corresponding personal data.
Carefully consider with your customer any contacts
or relays before connecting them to the Door Station,
and what implications could arise if someone gained
access to the rear of the Door Station.
Also, think about what could happen if someone
gained access to the Ethernet cable, and take
necessary precautions to protect private customer
information unless your customer is willing to assume
these risks. Making available the proper security
protections to a customer for their residence is the
responsibility of the Control4 Installer.
Warnings
WARNING! To avoid bodily harm, understand
and follow these safety precautions before
operating this Door Station:
- Using worn-out or damaged power cords
may result in electric shock or fire.
- Always contact an authorized Control4
service provider for assistance if any repair or
adjustment is required.
There are alternatives to mitigate this risk. The
Dealer should consider the following options:
• Running Control4 on an isolated LAN from PCs
on the network would limit exposure to personal
data.
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Avertissement! Pour éviter des dommages
physiques, comprenez et suivez ces mesures
de sécurité avant d’actionner station de porte
Control4® sans fil:
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- Utilisant usé ou endommagé les cordons de
secteur peuvent avoir comme conséquence
la décharge électrique ou le feu.
- Entrez en contact avec toujours un
fournisseur des services Control4® autorisé
pour l’aide si n’importe quelle réparation ou
ajustement est exigée.
Regulatory/Safety Information
To review regulatory information for your particular
Control4 products, see the information located on
the Control4 website at: http://www.control4.com/
regulatory/.
IMPORTANT! Improper use or installation can
cause LOSS/DAMAGE OF PROPERTY.
Important! L’utilisation ou l’installation inexacte
peut causer LOSS/DAMAGE DE PROPRIÉTÉ.
IMPORTANT! Using this product in a manner
other than outlined in this document voids
your warranty. Further, Control4 is NOT liable
for any damage incurred with the misuse of
this product. See “Warranty.”
Important! Utilisant ce produit en quelque
sorte autre que décrit dans ce document vide
votre garantie. De plus, Control4 n’est pas
responsable d’aucun dommage encouru avec
l’abus de ce produit. Voyez que «Warranty.»
WARNING! Before you install the Door Station
switch o the circuit breaker or remove the
fuse from the fuse box.
Warranty
Limited 2-year Warranty. Go to http://www.control4.
com/warranty for details.
About This Document
Part number: 200-00317, Rev. A 01/10/2013
AVERTISSEMENT! Pour l’endroit où vous
installez station de porte, coupez le disjoncteur
ou enlevez le fusible de la boîte de fusible.
IMPORTANT! Before you can complete these
instructions below, you must have a Door
Station back box installed according to the
documentation provided in the back box kit.
See “Accessories” for details.
Important! En coupant l’ouverture pour la
boîte de mur, ne coupez pas l’ouverture trop
grande. Soyez conservateur et agrandissezavec précaution la comme nécessaire. Voyez
que <<Accessories>>.
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