This article covers the following:
How to configure the TD52 in Command
Types of I/Os
Other settings and information
Installation
Command Configuration
Add Intercom serial to Command
Once the Intercom has been activated after adding the serial a new tab will open showing the video feed from the TD52, a menu displaying "setup checklist" will also appear in the upper left hand side of your web page. It is not required to follow the setup checklist but it is recommended.
the setup checklist consists of the following steps:
All configurable options can be accessed by selecting "settings" in the upper right hand corner of the page.
Change Device Name:
Select "Change device name" from the setup checklist, this will open the settings page.
With the settings page open select the current name to change it from the default
Pair a Door:
Select "Pair a door" from the setup checklist or select "Pairing" from the left hand side bar on the settings page.
Select "Add a door".
Click on the "Select" button underneath "To Verkada Access Controller".
A list of your access controlled doors in your organisation will appear. Once a door is selected it will appear as a paired door and can now be unlocked from the live page.
Receivers are required before using the TD52 to unlock the door through a call.
When the door is paired information on how a call ends and two toggles will also appear.
"Ends call on door open after intercom unlock" - this is default, simply means that the call from the intercom will be stopped when the unlock button is pressed.
"Ends call on door open while intercom is dialling" - if the door is unlocked and opened while dialling then the call is ended. For example, if an individual watching a desk station live feed unlocks the door before speaking then any ongoing dialling will be ended.
"Beep when Unlocked" - the intercom will make a noise when the receiver initiates a door unlock.
Once a door has been paired it is possible to skip straight to setting up receivers
For steps on adding context cameras skip to pair camera(s).
For steps on configuring I/O devices skip to configure I/Os.
For steps on how to configure receivers skip to add receivers.
Pair Camera(s):
Select "Pair camera(s)" from the setup checklist or select "Pairing" from the left-hand sidebar on the settings page.
Select "Add Camera" and a list of cameras in your organization will appear, it is possible to select other Intercoms as a context camera.
up to two additional cameras can be selected for context.
If the paired door already has a context camera it will appear as the first paired camera.
Once additional cameras have been added they will appear on the "Live" page of the Intercom of the left hand side the video feed from the Intercom itself
Configure I/Os:
Select "Configure I/Os" from the setup checklist or select "I/O" from the sidebar on the left hand side of the settings page.
While at the I/O section there are three drop downs,
two for inputs and one for output. If there is anything wired into the I/O port on the TD52 this is where the exact I/O function is selected. Read here for additional information on how to wire the TD52.
To enable your input device select the input number that corresponds to the port used in the I/O port then select the correct input device type.
For example, if a DPI is wired into input 2 on the I/O board then select input 2 and then select DPI from the dropdown
To enable your output device then select the correct device that corresponds to what is physically attached to the I/O port.
Add Receivers
Read here for more information on how to add receivers, add / edit schedules, and, add / edit call lists
Once a receiver is added then the intercom will be ready to begin making calls.
Types of I/Os
Verkada Intercom allows for various types of input and output devices to be attached and interface with it. The I/O port allows for two inputs and one output to be attached to it.
Input
The input is a set of two dry contacts that watch for NO or NC from the device attached to the input I/Os.
Call Trigger | Any input that sends a close signal to the Intercom can be used as a call trigger. For example, if PIR motion sensor was used then the Intercom would make a call when the motion sensor is triggered. |
DPI (Door Position Indicator) | Any contact that sends an open or close signal. Typically DPI's are contacts that are contained within or on a door and used to determine if the door is physically open or closed. |
REX (Request to Exit) | When a close signal is made then the Intercom will unlock the door that is paired to it. For example a REX could be a standard button or PIR motion sensor. |
Output
The output is a dry relay with ports for NO, COM, and, NC. The output can be used to trigger a door unlock.
Door Unlock | Upon door unlock the dry relay triggers and sends a close or open signal to the device attached to it. If the door unlock is going to be used to trigger the lock or unlock of an electrified lock then it is required that proper external power supplied or power controllers are in place in order to operate the lock. |
Chime | Intercom output can be used to set a chime. |
Call in progress | Intercom can be used to trigger call in progress. |
Other Settings and Information
General
General is a set of configurable options and information that affect the Intercom.
Continuous Audio | If enabled the intercom will continue to record and stream audio when not in a phone call. for example, the intercom can be used to listen to what is going on around it even when no call is in progress, this audio will be recorded |
Tamper Events | High to low sensitivity, tamper events will show in the events page in the left hand side bar and the Events tab which can be selected from the top of the page in intercom. |
Cloud Backup | Cloud backup can be used to continually save footage from the intercom camera. |
People History and Face Detection | Enable people detection to search for individuals that are seen on the Intercom. Face detection allows for more granular information such as location people of interest. |
Included in the General section is information about the Intercom.
Time Zone | Time zone is set based on the address assigned to the Intercom. For example, if the Intercom address is Toronto, Ontario, Canada then the timezone will be shown as EST/EDT. |
Device Status | Current status is shown here. If the device is online then this will show online, If the device is offline then the amount of time the Intercom has been offline for will also be listed here. |
Serial Number | Also found on the I/O cover and side of the box of the Intercom. |
Model | Model name and number. |
Date Added | Time and date the Intercom was added to Command. |
Firmware | Displays if the Intercom is up to or out of date. |
Local IP address | DHCP assigned IP address. The IP address will be shown along with the subnet mask. |
Mac address | Also found on the I/O cover of the Intercom. |
Call
Call is a set of information and settings for calls made from the Intercom to the receiver. Select 'Call' from the left hand sidebar in the settings page.
Call Volume | Changes the volume level of the audio that is coming out of the Intercom device. |
Press Intercom button to end call | When Intercom button is pressed, call can be ended, this is toggled on by default |
Maximum call duration | Once the call reaches 5 minutes calls are ended. |
Dial Key to accept call | When receivers are phone numbers, a phone call from the Intercom to the receiver will be made. Two way talk will not start till the call is accepted, the dial key starts the call. It is '#' or '*' |
Dial key to unlock door | Anytime during a call the door paired to the Intercom can be unlocked. The key to unlock the door is any number on the dial pad. |
Intercom phone number | Phone number that will be used to call the receiver. If calls should be received even when the receiver is silenced then consider adding this phone number as an emergency contact. |
Troubleshooting
Found at the end of the settings page. Used to confirm that the video and audio on the TD52 is streaming correctly.