Bell DDA-EXT-3/VRS 3 Station DDA Surface Extended System

Bell DDA-EXT-3/VRS is a vandal-resistant, surface-mounted audio entrance panel with 3 call buttons. Equality Act compliant, it provides durable and accessible communication for apartments or offices.

The DDA-EXT-3/VRS is engineered to meet the stringent requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Featuring an extended vertical layout, the panel provides accessible call points for both standing and wheelchair users. Constructed from 2.5mm 316-marine grade brushed stainless steel, it is exceptionally robust and resistant to environmental corrosion. The unit is equipped with high-visibility Halo illuminated buttons and dedicated LED indicators for Speak Now and Door Open, providing essential audio-visual feedback for visitors with sensory impairments. As a surface-mounted solution, it is supplied with a stainless steel cowling for direct installation onto solid walls, ensuring a high-security finish without the need for recessed structural cut-outs.

Features

• Extended Accessibility Design: The vertical 700mm faceplate ensures that call buttons are positioned at heights reachable for all visitors, including those in wheelchairs.
• Comprehensive Visual Feedback: Features bright LED status indicators for Speak Now and Door Open, assisting deaf or hard-of-hearing visitors during the entry process.
• High-Visibility Halo Buttons: Vandal-resistant stainless steel buttons are ringed with illumination to assist partially sighted users in identifying the call points.
• Marine-Grade Durability: Manufactured from BS316 stainless steel with a protective surface cowling, ensuring longevity in coastal, industrial, or high-traffic urban areas.
• High-Fidelity Audio: Integrated Model 61 speech unit provides clear, full-duplex communication with adjustable volume levels to compensate for ambient street noise.
• Flexible System Wiring: Optimized for use with standard twisted-pair telephone cable (CW1308) or CAT5e, compatible with Bell 801, XL5, and 500 series audio telephones.
• Secure Surface Mounting: The panel is fixed to its heavy-duty cowling using specialized tamper-proof security bolts, requiring a unique hex tool (supplied) for access.

Dimensions
• Panel (with Cowling): 700 x 100 x 75 (hwd mm)
• Material: 2.5mm 316-grade Stainless Steel
• Note: Height is extended to 700mm to accommodate dual-height DDA requirements.