GF:
Multi-Unit 
Audio Only
Entry System
 

GF Entrance

To view a component matrix of common entrance panels, click here!

 

Features (Back to top)

One to five entrance panels and 250 tenant locations 
(Note wire distance specifications on larger systems)
Digital entrance panel kits available for easy designing, selling, and installation
Simple wiring with only 2 common wires run throughout the system (see specifications below)
Entrance panels with individual call buttons are designed modularly, allowing each panel to be configured with the appropriate number of buttons. 
Up to two inside handset stations for easy communication with visitor
Access control from inside station to calling entrance (door release)
Optional individual doorbell to ring handset station
Door release timer (5~20 seconds), allowing easy entry of postal or delivery workers
Security Guard or Concierge Station can be included to provide communication from office/lobby to tenants. 
Panic call switch can be added to tenant locations for emergency calling to guard/concierge.
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Product Photos (Back to top)

GFA-DES GF-1D GF-o1DL
GFA-DES GF-1DK GF-O1DL
GFA-8F
8 Call Entry Panel GF-MK GF-O1DLF

 

Specifications  (Back to top)

Power Source 24V DC, 0.7A Max. (30mA in standby) Use PS-2410LC only.
Power Supply PS-2410LC to GF-BC
Station Capacity 100 locations (with individual buttons). Up to 250 locations with digital entrance panel. (Max. 250 total room stations.)
Entrance Stations 1 to 5 
Apartment Station Max. two audio-only stations per apartment (Max. 250 GF-1D's per system.  Note total cumulative wire distance specification for larger systems.)
Calling Tones Electronic ring tone from entrance station(s)
Differentiated ring tone from individual doorbell
Door Release Contact 4A  at 24V AC/DC (EL, EL terminals on GF-DA, dry closure)
Wiring 2-wire common bus wiring from Entrances to GF-BC 
2-wire common bus wiring from GF-BC to GF-1D's
Max. 50 stations on a trunk line. 
Run audio wires in T-tap fashion to minimize wire distance in larger applications. Total wire distance specification is cumulative, adding all physical audio wire in the system. Maintain total distance of under 8,200 feet (1.5 miles). It is not recommended that the audio wire be homerun to an equipment room in larger applications where wire distance specification may be exceeded. 
Wire Use Aiphone wire #872002. 2 conductor, solid copper, Non-shielded, polyethylene insulation, 20 AWG.
NOTE: Proper operation or warranty for the system is not guaranteed with any other type of wire. 
Distance GF-BC to Junction Point: 16' with 20AWG
GF-BC to PS-2410LC: 16' with 20AWG
Junction Point to farthest Apartment: 980' with 20AWG
Junction Point to farthest Entrance(s):  980' with 20AWG
Total cumulative audio wire (R1, R2) distance must not exceed 8,200' per system with 20AWG wire. (Equivalent to 1.5 miles and 2.5 km.).

ENTRANCE PANEL KITS:
(Kit includes the modular components needed to create a complete entrance station. Assembly at installation is required.)

MODEL DESCRIPTION
GFA-DES 10- Key Audio-Only Entrance Panel for systems without a concierge station

Entrance Panel Modular Components:
Use these part numbers for ordering an entrance panel with an exact number of call buttons. 
See product brochure or instructions, or contact Technical Support for assistance. Please refer to the GF QuikSpec page for online assistance with specifying the correct components for your system. To view an entry panel component matrix, click here.

Model Description
GF-NS/A Digital LCD Display Module
GF-NSP LCD Display Module  Panel
GF-10K 10- Key Module
GF-10KP 10-Key Module Panel
GF-DA/B Speech Module 
GF-DP Speech Module Panel
GF-SW Call Switch Module
GF-1P 1- Call button Panel
GF-2P 2-Call button Panel
GF-3P 3-Call button Panel
GF-4P 4-Call button Panel
GF-BP Blank Panel
GF-AD Address Module
GF-AP Address Panel
GF-2F 2-module front frame
GF-3F 3-module front frame
GF-2B 2-module back box
GF-3B 3-module back box
GF-102H 2 Module Rain Hood (1H x 2V)
GF102HB 2 Module Surface Mount Rain Hood (1H x 2V)
GF-103H 3 Module Mount Rain Hood (1H x 3V)
GF-103HB 3 Module Surface Mount Rain Hood (1H x 3V)
GF-202H 4 Module Mount Rain Hood (2H x 2V)
GF-202H 4 Module Surface Mount Rain Hood (2H x 2V)
GF-203H 6 Module Mount Rain Hood (2H x 3V)
GF-203HB 6 Module Surface Mount Rain Hood (2H x 3V)

Additional Equipment Required:

MODEL DESCRIPTION
GF-1D   Audio handset with door release for systems without concierge station
(1 or 2 per apartment, max 150 handsets per system)
GF-1DS   Audio handset with door release and extra contact for systems without concierge station
(1 or 2 per apartment, max 150 handsets per system)
GF-1DK   Audio handset with door release for systems with concierge station
(1 or 2 per apartment, max 150 handsets per system)
GF-MK Concierge Station
Max two per system. Requires use of:
GF-1DK Audio Handset
GF-DS/B Audio module
GF-BC Bus Control Unit (1 per system)
PS-2410LC  Power supply (1 per system)

Additional Optional Equipment :

MODEL DESCRIPTION
GF-C 30" Connecting Wire (optional, for large entrance panels with audio module installed in center of panel.) 
RY-24L Form "C" door release relay
GF-OP2 2 panel postal lock
GF-OP3 3 panel postal lock
GFW-S Desk stand for GF-MK
GFK-PS Panic Call Switch
MAW-B External Light Relay


 

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Literature Available (Back to top)

GF System Color Brochure (1641K)
GF Installation Manual
GF Operation Manual
GF-NS Name Scrolling Module Instructions
GF-NSA Software Setup Instr
GFK-PS Panic Switch Data Sheet
GF-1DK Operation Manual
GF Audio Only Installation Manual
GF Audio Only Operation Manual
GF Audio Only Entrance Panel Component Matrix
RY-24L Form C release relay
GF-OP2/3 Instructions

Software Available

IMPORTANT! Please read the GF-NS/A software setup instructions before using the software

GF-NSA Software Setup Instructions
Original Program for installing Names & Numbers in GF-NS (Digital Entry Panel only)

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