Planning The Installation - Alpha Communications STR QwikBus Installation, Programming, And User's Manual

PLANNING THE INSTALLATION

Is this a COLOR Video installation?
This manual is written expressly for the QwikBus™ 2-wire Color systems that will be
using the Inside monitors listed on the previous page. If you are installing a Black and White
system please refer to the QwikBus™ 4-wire Black & White Manual.
How many apartments?
QwikBus™ can run up to 120 apartments and can exceed that number if specially
designed. If you will be installing a larger system please contact Alpha Communications® for
assistance.
How many apartments will need more than 1 monitor?
An apartment can have up to 5 monitors and or audio stations that will ring when the
entry button is pressed.
Will these multiple monitor apartments need intercommunication?
Intercommunication is only available using the VFS1500/ FS1500 series stations which
allow you to ring 2-4 other stations in the apartment depending on the equipment used.
How many Entrances?
QwikBus™ can have up to 8 Entrance panels. If you will be installing a larger number of
entrances please contact Alpha Communications® for design assistance.
Modular Panel?
STR modular panels are available in White, Titanium, and Dark Brown and are usually
used in small installations from a 1 button residential application up to multi-apartment
configurations and feature beautiful contemporary looks, illuminated buttons, and outside
weather resistance.
Stainless Steel or Brass Panel?
Alpha Communications can custom design and build flush and surface mount entry
panels in Stainless Steel or Polished Brass with all necessary apartment button numbering
and address engraving.
How many observation cameras will be in the system?
Additional Cameras can be added in addition to the Entrance Cameras for a total of 8,
enabling the apartment monitors to view the various feeds on demand.
What type of Inside stations will you use?
Although all the compatible stations connect the same way, each model does have
certain capabilities and advantages depending on the needs of the tenant and can be
exchanged for another unit at anytime if necessary by simply installing the 2 wires and
reprogramming the system to recognize the unit.
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