Russound ISK3 User Manual

ISK3 Door Station

Instruction Manual

Product Overview

The ISK3 Door Station is a flush-mounted weatherproof call
station for the ComPoint™ intercom system. It features an
amber-backlighted Call button and a solid metal cover plate
available in three finish options.

The Door Station includes an internal microphone with auto­matic gain control along with a built-in amplifier and speaker
for reliable, high-quality two-way communication with
ComPoint keypads inside the house.

The device fits a single-gang deep wall box and features
doorbell contacts and an installer-adjustable control for the
speaker volume level.

The ISK3 is environmentally tested for resistance to salt
water spray and ultraviolet light.

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Warranty

The Russound ISK3 Door Station is fully guaranteed for two (2) years from the
date of purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. For this war­ranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according to its written
instructions. During this period, Russound will replace any defective parts and
correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor.
Accidental damage and shipping damage are not considered defects under the
terms of this warranty. Russound assumes no responsibility for defects resulting
from abuse or servicing performed by an agency or person not specifically
authorized in writing by Russound. If service is necessary, it must be performed
by Russound. Damage to or destruction of components due to excessive power
voids the warranty. In these cases, the repair will be made at the owner’s
expense. To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the
owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of the service required.
Be sure to pack in a corrugated container with at least 3 inches of resilient mate­rial to protect the unit from damage in transit.

Before returning a unit for repair, call Russound at 603.659.5170 for a Return
Authorization number. Write the RA number on the shipping label and ship to:
Russound, 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket NH 03857.

Russound sells product only through authorized dealers and distributors to
ensure that customers obtain proper support and service. Any Russound prod­uct purchased from an unauthorized dealer or other source, including retailers,
mail order sellers and online sellers will not be honored or serviced under exist­ing Russound warranty policy. Any sale of products by an unauthorized source
or other manner not authorized by Russound shall void the warranty on the appli­cable product.

Safety Precautions

For your safety, please read and follow these precautions
before installing or using this product:

➤ Read instructions. Read and understand all the applica-

ble instructions before installing or operating the product.

➤ Retain documents. Keep this manual in a convenient

place for reference.

➤ Heed warnings. Be aware of all warnings on the prod-

uct and in the instructions.

➤ Follow instructions. Install and use this product only as

described in the instructions. Don’t try to use this prod­uct in ways it wasn’t designed for.

➤ Avoid heat. Locate the product away from heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other appli­ances that produce heat.

➤ Use the right power. Don’t connect the product directly

to electrical line voltage. Use only the power adapter pro­vided with the product, described in the product specifi­cations or installation instructions, or as marked on the
product.

➤ Ground product properly. Make sure the product’s

means of grounding or polarization is not defeated.

➤ Keep product clean. From time to time, wipe off the

product with a clean soft cloth. Don’t use abrasive mate­rials, thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or
materials.

➤ Avoid spills and foreign objects. Make sure liquids

and objects don’t get into the product through any open­ings.

➤ Get professional service. Have the product serviced

only by qualified service personnel when:

• Liquids have spilled or objects have fallen into the
product

• The product doesn’t appear to operate normally

• The product is damaged

Don’t attempt to service the product yourself. Doing so
will void the warranty.

If you have any questions, call Russound at 1-800-638-8055
or 603-659-5170.

Technical Specifications

User control: Call button with amber backlight

Audio input: Built-in microphone with automatic

gain control

Amplifier: Monaural (for system functions only)

Amplifier power: 2 watts

Volume control: Installer-adjustable potentiometer

Audio output: Built-in speaker

Cover plate: Weatherproof plated die-cast zinc

CAT-5 connector: 110 punch-down block

Doorbell connector: 2-pole screw terminal

Doorbell wire size: Up to 18 AWG (1.024 mm)

Doorbell contact: 1 A @ 12 VDC

Power consumption: 15 VDC 220 mA maximum

Dimensions: 3” W x 5.125” H x 3.25” D

(7.6 x 13.0 x 8.3 cm)

Wall box required: Single-gang, 22 cu in (360 cm

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Weight: 8 oz (227 g)

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MICROPHONE AND SPEAKER – Support two-way com­munication with interior keypads

CALL BUTTON – Rings doorbell and initiates communi­cation

WEATHERPROOF COVER PLATE – Protects internal
circuits and components

Copyright © 2007 Russound. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the
property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change with­out notice. Russound is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.

28-1214 Revision 1 04/13/07

When running CAT-5 and control cables, avoid running them
near AC power wiring as much as possible. If you have to run
the cables parallel to electrical wiring, space the cables at
least two feet (0.6 m) from the AC power lines.

Connections

The door station provides a 110 punch-down connector for
the CAT-5 cable. Use a punch-down tool to connect the wires
according to the connector color code as shown below.

To connect a separate doorbell system, connect the 2-con­ductor cable to the doorbell terminals on the back of the
door station as shown in the example below. The terminals
provide access to normally open switch contacts that close
for a minimum of 4 seconds when the Call button is pressed.
Connect the cable from the ISK3 to the doorbell according to
the doorbell system instructions.

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ISK3 Door Station rear

CAT-5 connection

Connection to typical doorbell system

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POTENTIOMETER – Adjusts speaker volume

110 PUNCH-DOWN BLOCK – For CAT-5 connection

SCREW TERMINALS – For external doorbell connection

WEATHERPROOF GASKET – Seals out moisture

Installation and Trim

The ISK3 Door Station installs in a standard single-gang US
electrical deep plastic wall box with an internal volume of at
least 22 cubic inches (360 cm3). With its own gasketed
weather-resistant front plate, it needs no other protection.

Wiring

ComPoint system components interconnect with CAT-5
cable. Run CAT-5 from the hub location to each door station
location. If you are installing optional ISDR1 Door Strike
Release Modules, loop the door station cables through the
module locations.

To use a separate doorbell system instead of the doorbell
built into the ComPoint system, run 2-conductor cable from
each door station to the doorbell system.

Speaker Volume Adjustment

Use the potentiometer to adjust the speaker volume. Turn it
clockwise to raise the volume or counterclockwise to lower
it. This does not affect the microphone sensitivity.

Operation

Press and release the Call button to ring the doorbell. When
a person inside replies from a keypad, you will hear a single
beep when they begin the reply and again when they’re
done speaking. You then can answer the reply within 7 sec­onds by just speaking. At the end of the 7 seconds, you will
hear a double beep, after which you can no longer answer
the reply.

Note:

Pressing and releasing the Call button always rings
the doorbell. To answer a reply, just speak without pressing
the Call button.

You will hear a buzz tone from the door station when the
person inside activates the door strike release.

Available Accessories

AWCAT5 4-pair, 24-gauge solid copper CAT-5e cable,

1000’ (305 m)

S1-22-R Single-gang deep plastic wall box with captive

mounting nails, 22 cu in (360 cm

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ISDR1 Door Strike Release Module

BR BR/W G G/W O O/W BL BL/W

Doorbell

Transformer

Doorbell