GDX by STANLEY Product & Technology, the door entry product company, has announced the UK launch of GDX7. It’s described as a Power Line Ethernet (PLE) system that uses a standard 2-Core cable for transmitting all communications and power to each component. The makers say the product is suitable for use in housing association applications, besides commercial. The GDX7 has been approved by Secured by Design – the official UK police project for crime prevention.
As the successor to the GDX5, GDX7 has been designed to be future proof, with more hardware and features planned. GDX7’s single cable ‘plug and play’ design can be used for all system types – audio only, audio and video, or a mixture. This feature makes it sustainable, the makers add, as it simplifies the cable infrastructure required by using a 0.75mm cable for transmitting all required power and communications via a proprietary SIP based protocol.
GDX7 entrance panels, handsets and apartment station designs are in line with the Disability Discrimination Act and Disability and Equality Act (2010) to meet the requirements of tenants. The IP65 rated entrance panel includes an optional fully integrated camera with LEDs that streams live footage of any visitors back to a video handset or apartment station when they attempt to enter the property. The panel also provides back-lit LCD single line display for visitor feedback, while a separate vandal-proof reader is also available to secure doors that do not require visitor access control.
The entrance panel is linked to an 8-Way line card via an interface board that is supplied in a metal housing, made of marine grade 316 stainless steel, that comes with a 50W power supply unit. The entrance panel can be set up for use by one to eight handsets, apartment stations, or a variety, and, as each handset and apartment station uses the same type of cable, they can be swapped if requirements change. The video handset can be personalised to suit tenant preferences, such as the ability to answer calls, grant access or to set a privacy mode for residents who do not wish to be disturbed. If one handset in the building fails, the system operation is not effected for the other residents.
David Hughes, global product manager at GDX by STANLEY Product and Technology, said: ‘GDX7 represents the next generation of door entry systems and comes with features that offer the highest levels of security. Ensuring the safety of occupants in multi-tenanted buildings, especially social housing, is under great scrutiny at the moment and solutions such as GDX7 play a vital role in protecting people, property and assets. With a full range of pre-sales design, specification, technical and site survey support for all our customers and approved suppliers, we are available to offer help and advice through every step of the process.’
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