Aiphone IX-DVF-4A Installation guide

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IX-DVF-4A
The IX-DVF-4A is an IX Series video door station with 4 call buttons for selective calling to IX-MV7 master
stations. The IX-DVF-4A will connect to a network switch, and the call buttons are connected to contact
inputs on the station. These inputs will be programmed to selectively call di󰀨erent master stations, or
groups of master stations.
INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING GUIDE
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IX-DVF-4A
• IP video door station
• 4 Labeled Call Buttons
• Stainless steel faceplate with tamper resistant screws
Features
1. Camera
2. Microphone
3. White LED for night viewing
4. Speaker
5. Call buttons
Names and Functions
PACKAGE CONTENTS
IX-DVF-4A
Door Station
Flush mount backbox and
mounting bracket
2 Security Screws
4 Bracket Screws
Security Driver
Label Template
Page
For ush mounting, recess the supplied back box
into the wall, then attach the mounting bracket
using the four provided bracket screws.
Back Box Dimensions: 12-1/2" H x 6-1/8" W x 2-3/8" D
IX-DVF-4A Dimensions: 13-11/16" H x 7-3/16" W
For surface mounting, use the SBX-IXGDM7 surface
mount box. This box can mount to a standard
single gang box or to any at surface.
To install the labels, cut along the template guides, then
slide each side in to the label space on the panel.
Installation
Door Release
wire harness
Accessories included
Installation Manual
(this manual) x1
Option connector
x1
T20 screwdriver
bit x1
Chinese RoHS paper
x1
Special Screw
x4 Back Box
x1

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FCC WARNING:
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 that may cause undesired operation.
• For proper regulatory compliance, the drain wire should be disconnected at the power supply end of the cable.
• Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Specications
Camera unit: 1/3" color CMOS 1.2 megapixel
Min. illumination: 5 Lux
Terminations: RJ45
Operating Temp: -40° ~ 140°F / -40° ~ 60°C
Wiring Distance: 328' with CAT-5e/6 cable to switch
Dimensions: 13-11/16" H x 7-3/16" W
w/ SBX-IXGDM7: 13-3/4" H x 7-5/16" W x 3-1/16" D
If updating dimensions, be sure to update the GLC layer too.
Please refer to the Product Dimensions Master located here:
H:\Engineering Services\Product Dimensions Master Document\Product Dimensions Master.xlsx
IX-DVF-4A
13-11/16"
7-3/16" 3/8" 1-15/16"
PoE Switch
IX-MV7
Cat-5e / Cat-6
IX-MV7
IX-MV7 IX-MV7
IX-DVF-4A
Button Pattern
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If updating dimensions, be sure to update the GLC layer too.
Please refer to the Product Dimensions Master located here:
H:\Engineering Services\Product Dimensions Master Document\Product Dimensions Master.xlsx
IX-DVF-4A
13 -11/16 "
7-3/16" 3/8" 1-15/16"
Wiring Diagram
The button pattern shown
here corresponds to the
Option Input numbers
covered later in this manual.

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Getting Started
This programming guide will cover how to program an IX-DVF-4A door station and IX-MV7 master stations using the IX Support
Tool software. For additional information and documentation for the IX system, please visit www.aiphone.com/IX.
Open the IX Support Tool, then select File from the top menu and click Create New System. Enter in a System Name, and select
the No radial button for Wizard Programming. Enter a system ID and Password. Enter station quantities and then click
Finish
.
Creating a New System
Support Tool will open in Table View on the Station Information - Identication page. Enter unique Station Numbers and
Names for each station. Click
Update
to save the changes.
Station Information
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New System Name
SomeUserName
SomePassword
The IX-DVF-6 counts
as an IX-DV, IX-DVF(-*)
station in this section.

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The IP addresses for the stations can be individually set for each station or they can be congured in a batch. This guide will show how
to assign via the batch conguration. Expand Network Settings and click on IP Address, then click
Batch IP Address Conguration
Network Settings - IP Address
On the Batch IP Address Conguration page, enter a starting IP address and subnet mask. Check the box beside each station or
click
Select
to check all stations at once. Click
OK
, then click
OK
on the conrmation pop-up. Each station will now have an
IP address and Subnet Mask assigned to it.
Batch IP Address Conguration
If a Default Gateway
address is required, it can
be manually added on this
page once the IP addresses
have been assigned.

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The station name and IP address that were assigned in the previous steps will now need to be associated to each station in
the system before any call settings can be uploaded. From the top menu bar, select Tools(T) from the top menu, then click
Association Settings.
When the Association Settings window opens, it will automatically begin searching for any IX stations on the network. Once
this is complete, select a conguration in the Station Settings List at the top, then select the station to assign it to in the Station
List. Click
Apply
and
OK
on the pop-up to start the association process for that station, then repeat these steps for the
remaining stations.
Once associated, the stations will restart with the IP address and station name assigned. Scroll down to the Associated Stations
List at the bottom of the page to conrm the status of the association.
If the Station Search fails to
nd any stations, verify that
the stations are powered on
anc that the PC is connected
to the same switch.
Association Settings

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Each of the Called Stations groups will be call to a di󰀨erent master group of masters. Use the
Open
and
Delete
buttons to add
or remove master stations from the list. When one group is complete, click on
Update
and then switch to the next group using the
Group Number drop-down. Repeat until a call group has been congured for each button that will be in use.
The IX-DVF-6 has six call buttons that are wired to Option Inputs. These inputs will need to be programmed to place a call.
Click on
Station View
, then expand Option Input/Relay Output Settings and select Option Input.
Call Button Settings - Option Inputs
In the Select Station to Edit menu, use the Number drop-down to select the IX-DVF-6, then click
Select
. Use the Option
Input drop-down to select Option Input 1. Click the Call radial button, then click
Update
. Use the Option Input drop-
down to switch to the next Option Input and repeat this process until all of the inputs have been set to Call.
Option Inputs
Once the Option Inputs are set to call, individual Called Station Groups will be assigned to each to allow for selective calling from each
button. Expand Call Settings and click Called Stations (Door/Sub Stations). Use the Group Number drop-down to select Group 01.
Called Stations Groups

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To link the Called Stations groups to the call buttons on the door station, expand Call Settings and click on Call Origination. Use the
Call Button / Option Input # drop-down and select Option Input 1.
Use the Standard Mode Settings - Call Destination drop-down to assign a call group to the Option Input. Press
Update
when a
call group has been set, then switch to the next Option Input and repeat until all of the Option Inputs that will be used have a call group
linked to them.
Programming Call Buttons
Once all settings are congured, select File (F) from the top bar and select Upload Settings to Station.Click
Select
to check all of
the stations, then click on
Settings
. Once
OK
is pressed on the conrmation pop-up, the upload process will start. This process will
take around 30 seconds to a minute. Once it is complete, conrm that the Status column shows Success for each station.
Setting File Upload
For more details about the features and information above, please contact Technical Support.
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