Commax Intercom 24 Buttons Audio Outdoor Aluminum Panel
DR-24ML
The Commax DR-24ML is a multi-button audio intercom station designed for large buildings with up to 24 separate apartments or units. It is an outdoor panel, typically installed in a lobby or at the main entrance, to allow visitors to call individual residents.
Features and design
- Capacity: The panel features a 24-button wide nameplate, with each button dedicated to a single apartment or resident.
- Construction: The unit has a durable, weather-resistant metal (aluminum) design, ensuring longevity for outdoor use and a modern appearance.
- User interface: It includes LED lights for enhanced visibility, which provide visual cues for the "house call" and "talk" functions, making it easy to operate in low-light environments.
- Connectivity: The DR-24ML can be connected to an additional extension panel, allowing the system to be expanded to accommodate more units.
- Installation: It is a flush-mount intercom panel and is powered by 12V DC.
Compatibility
The DR-24ML is designed to be integrated with other Commax products, including:
- Handsets:
- DP-SS
- DP-ML
- DP-RS
- Extension Panels: The "DR n;M" series of extension panels, which allow for a higher number of households, can be used in conjunction with the DR-24ML.
Wiring and function
According to the manual available from Tohama, a vendor in Egypt, the wiring for the DR-24ML is a 3-common wire system with individual wires for each unit and two additional wires for the door lock.
The main functions of the system include:
- House call: A visitor can press a button to initiate a call to a specific apartment.
- Talk function: When the resident answers the call using a compatible indoor handset, a conversation can take place.
- Door release: Residents can unlock the door remotely from their indoor unit after communicating with the visitor.