New Year, New Business with 2-Wire Systems: A Door Entry Kit Comparison

 

NEW YEAR, NEW BUSINESS

 

Two-wire door entry systems are becoming increasingly popular with installers who seek a quick and easy install compared to traditional-wired systems on the market. Given the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we acknowledge all those who may want to be on site for as little time as possible.

 

There are a number of reasons why two-wire systems are easy to install:

  • If there is an existing installation in place, you can replace with a two- wire or traditional five-wire system. If your existing installation is a two-wire system, then you keep the original wiring. Traditional wiring requires more cabling.
  • If you existing installation is a traditional five-wire system, then you can still use this wiring for your two-wire system because you can double up on the cores.
  • Installing a two-wire system instead of a traditional five-wire system is easier because there are only two cores to identify in your wiring diagram. For installations with non-polarised two-wire systems, it is even easier as you don’t need to identify the cores. They can go in either way.
  • For installing a new traditional five-wire system you would have to identify each of the five cores and make sure you know where each of these go in the building.

 

We aim to make life easier for our installers; this blog will compare two-wired audio and video entry kits for you...so you don't have to.

 

All the kits we have compared in this blog contain a door entry panel, receiver and power supply – there is no need to purchase additional parts.

 

The products mentioned are all available at Door Entry Direct.We aim to make life easier for our installers. Here we will compare two-wired audio and video entry kits for you...so you don't have to. Browse through the impressive features in an easy-to-follow comparison chart to find the best solution for your next job.

 

 

One-Way Video Kits including a Hands Free, Wi-Fi Monitor (2-Wire):

Features

Bticino

364614

CAME BPT

XTS

Fermax

F-DSV-01/XSW

Comelit

8451V
Entry Panel ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Variety of finishes 1 4 1

1

(Additional coloured faceplates available)
Surface Mount ✔

✔

(Flush kits available)

 ✔ ✔
Back-lit Button ✔

✔

(Standard MTM & MTM VR)

 ✔ ✔
Wide Angle Camera ✔ X ✔ X
Aluminium Material

✔

✔

(Standard MTM & MTM VR)

 ✔ ✔
Vandal Resistant ✔

✔

(MTM VR, VRW & VRM)

✔

(DMV-01/XSW)

 X
Stainless Steel option X

✔

(VRW & VRM)

 ✔ X
Engravable option X

✔

(VRM)

 ✔ X
Access Control options

✔

(Proximity reader)

✔

(Built-in keypad/ proximity reader)

✔

(Keypad/proximity reader)

 X
Monitor ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Hands-free ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Wi-Fi ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Amazon Alexa Integration X X X ✔
Colour White Black or White White White
Screen Size 5" 7" 4.3" 4.3"
Touchscreen X ✔ X X
Image Zooming during call X ✔ X X
Touch Sensitive keys ✔ X X ✔ 
Brightness/tone Adjustment ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Auxiliary Functions ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Panic Button (emergency call to Porter) X ✔ X X
Table Mount option (additional purchase) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Power Supply ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Available kit expansions X

✔

(Up to 10-way)

✔

(Up to 3 monitors)

X

(Up to 4 monitors)
Price Range (Excl. VAT) £889.54 £998.10 - £1,233.90 £731.50 £962.19

 

 

One-Way Audio Kits (2-Wire):

Features

Aiphone DA-1AS

Bticino 

364231

CAME BPT

Perla options

Comelit

KAE0061
Entry Panel ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Variety of finishes 1 1 4

1
Surface Mount ✔

✔

✔

(Flush kits available)

✔

(Flush accessory included)
Back-lit Button/Nameplate ✔

✔

X

 ✔
Digital Display X

X

✔

 X
Aluminium Material ✔

✔

✔

(Standard MTM & MTM VR)

 X
Vandal Resistant ✔

✔

✔

(MTM VR & VRM)

 ✔
Stainless Steel option X

X

✔

(VRM)

 ✔
Engravable option X

X

✔

(VRM)

 X

Access Control options

 X

X

✔

(Built-in Keypad/proximity reader)

X

(8241MI = Built-in Keypad)

Receiver

✔

✔

✔

✔

Handset for Privacy

✔

✔

X

✔

Hands Free

X

X

✔

X

Colour(s)

White

White

Black or White

White

Touch Sensitive Keys

X

✔

X

X

Lock Release

✔

✔

✔

✔

Tone Adjustment / Mute Indicator

✔

✔

✔

✔

Auxiliary Function

✔

✔

✔

✔

Staircase Light Control

X

✔

X

X

4 x Additional Configurable Keys

X

✔

X

X

Table Mount Option (Additional Purchase)

X

✔

✔

✔

Power Supply

✔

✔

✔

✔

Available Kit Expansions

Up to 4-Way

X

Up to 10-Way

X

Price Range (Excl. VAT)

£81.58

£420.74

 £481.50 - £698.40

£61.59

 

 

It is important to note that have only highlighted a small range of the door entry systems that we have available on our website.

Make sure to contact Door Entry Direct for expert advice on any installation.

Our knowledgeable team is available on 0208 621 6210. We will help you make the smart choice, whether it be a two-wire entry kit or any system from the widest range of door entry stock in the UK.