GF:
Multi-Unit 
Audio/Video 
Entry System
 

GFV-DES

 

Features (Back to top)

GF-HID Panel features an embedded HID Card reader with Wiegand output to access panel
One to five entrance panels and 250 tenant locations 
(Note wire distance specifications on larger systems)
Both audio/video and audio-only entrance panels can be combined in the same system
Flush mount modular design allows the entrance panel to have digital keypad calling and LCD display, or individual call buttons for each tenant
Digital entrance panel kits available for easy designing, selling, and installation
Up to two inside audio/video or audio-only stations for easy communication with visitor
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
Simple wiring with only two sets of 2 conductor cable run in common throughout the system (One pair for audio and one pair for video)
Access control from inside station to calling entrance station (door release)
Optional individual doorbell at each tenant's door to ring inside station (different tone)
Door release timer (5~20 seconds), allowing easy entry of postal or delivery workers
Program for installing Names & Numbers in GF-NS (Digital entry panel only)
QuikSpec the GF system

 

 

Product Photos (Back to top)

GFV-DES GFA-8F
GFV-DES 16 Call Video Entry Panel GFA-8F GF-MK GF Brochure
GFA-DES GF-1MD GF-1D GF-o1DL
GFA-DES GF-1MDK GF-1DK GF-O1DL GF-O1DLF

 

 

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

MODEL DESCRIPTION
GFV-DES 10- Key Audio/Video Entrance Panel
GFA-DES 10- Key Audio-Only Entrance Panel


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-HID Panel with Embedded HID Prox reader and Wiegand output
GF-HID-I Panel with Embedded HID iClass reader and Wiegand output
GF-VA Video Module
GF-VP Video Module Panel
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 Audio Module
GF-DP Audio 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-1MD   Inside monitor/handset station with door release for systems without a concierge station or panic call feature
(1 or 2 per apartment, max 250 monitors per system)
GF-1D   Audio handset with door release for systems without a concierge station or panic call feature
(1 or 2 per apartment, max 250 total stations per system, audio and video combined)
GF-1MDK   Inside monitor/handset station with door release for systems with a concierge station or panic call feature
(1 or 2 per apartment, max 250 monitors per system)
GF-1DK  Audio handset with door release for systems with a concierge station or panic call feature
(1 or 2 per apartment, max 250 total stations per system, audio and video combined)
GF-BC Audio Bus Control Unit (1 per system)
GF-VBC/A Video Bus Control Unit for systems with a concierge station(1 per system)
GFW-VBC Long distance/high capacity video control unit (Max. 2 per system)
GF-MK Concierge Station
Max two per system. Requires use of:
GF-1DK or GF-1MDK Tennant stations
GF-DS/B Audio module
GF-VBC/A Video Bus control unit
GF-4Z 4-Monitor Video Distribution Adaptor (1 per 4 monitors)
PS-2410LC Power supply (1 per GF-BC, 1 per GF-VBC(or GF-VBC/A), 
1 if GF-NS's are included in system )

Additional Optional Equipment :

MODEL DESCRIPTION
GFW-S Desk stand for GF-MK
MCW-S Desk stand for GF-1MD
W-DIN11 Din Rail Mounting Bracket (1 per GF-BC, GF-VBC, GF-VBC/A, GF-4Z)
GF-C Connecting Wire (optional, for large entrance direct-selection panels with audio module installed in center of panel.) 
GFK-PS Panic Call Switch
MAW-B External Light Relay
RY-24L Form "C" door release relay
GF-OP2 2 panel postal lock
GF-OP3 3 panel postal lock

 

 

Specifications

Power Source 24V DC, 0.7A Max. (30mA in standby) Use PS-2410LC only.
Power Supply PS-2410LC for each type of adaptor. (One each for GF-BC, GF-VBC/A, GFW-VBC. On additional GF-VBC/A if two monitors are included per tenant.)
Current Consumption GF-BC: 0.7A, 30mA in standby
GF-VBC/A: 0.95A, 20mA in standby
GF-NS: 80mA (continuous)
Station Capacity Maximum 250 total tenant addresses with 10- key digital calling. Max 100 stations when using individual tenant call buttons.
Entrance Stations Max. 5 (audio/video or audio-only) 
Apartment Station Max. two stations per apartment, intermixable (or less for larger systems. Max.150 GF-1MD's per system)
Max. stations per trunk line 50 GF-1D's
25 GF-1MD's (Either loop wired or using GF-4Z's)
Trunk Lines 6 Video trunks from GF-VBC/A
Any number of audio trunks from junction point
Talk Path Single channel with privacy
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/A or GF-DA/B, dry closure)
Wiring 2-wire common bus wiring from Entrances to GF-BC 
2-wire common bus wiring from Entrances to  GF-VBC/A 
2-wire common bus wiring from GF-VBC/A to GF-1MD's
2-wire common bus wiring from GF-BC to GF-1MD's or GF-1D's
Wire Use Aiphone wire #872002 for Audio Pair. 2 conductor, solid copper, Non-shielded, polyethylene insulation, 20 AWG.
Use Aiphone wire #871802 for Audio Pair. 2 conductor, solid copper, PE insulation, FPLR, 18 AWG.
NOTE: Proper operation or warranty for the system is not guaranteed with wire other than specified.  
Distance GF-BC to Junction Point: 16' with 20AWG
GF-VBC/A to Entrance Stn: 330' with 18AWG
GF-BC & GF-VBC/A to PS-2410LC: 16' with 20AWG
GF-VBC/A to farthest GF-1MD: 500' with 18AWG (w/1 monitor); 
330' with 18AWG (w/2 monitors)
GF-BC to farthest Audio Only Entrance(s): 980' with 20AWG
GF-BC to farthest Handset station: 980' with 20AWG
Total cumulative audio wire distance must not exceed 7,920' per system with 20AWG
 

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Literature Available (Back to top)

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

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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