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Configuring the 2N Helios IP Uni with Panasonic KX-HDV130 with peer-to-peer dialling

We have recently been testing the 2N Helios IP Uni with the Panasonic KX-HDV130 entry level handset via peer-to-peer calling. After some very straight forward testing, we managed to get it working. You may use this scenario if you don’t want to involve an IP PBX.

Please note that this guide applies to the 2N IP range.

2N Helios IP Uni Configuration:

You will need to web browse to the IP address of the 2N Helios IP Uni which can be done by powering the unit via a Cat5e cable, then pressing the button on the unit five times once you have heard the initial startup tone. Then unit should then speak out the IP address of the unit to you.

Once you have obtained the IP address of the device, you will need to web browse to the IP address of the device e.g. ‘192.168.x.xx’. The default username is ‘Admin’ and the default password is ‘2N’. It is highly recommended that you change the default password before you start using the device.

Once you have logged into the web interface of the IP Uni, you will need to navigate to ‘Directory’ (blue tab), then make sure that the ‘Position Enabled’ field has a check in the box, then enter a relevant name in the ‘Name’ field under ‘User Basic Information’. Finally, you will need to enter the IP address of the Panasonic KX-HDV130. You can find out the IP address of the KX-HDV130 by navigating to ‘Menu’, ‘System Settings’, ‘Status’, ‘IPv4 Settings’, then ‘IP Address’ on the phone. The IP address should then be displayed on screen e.g. ‘192.168.x.xx’. The IP address should look something similar to ‘192.168.x.xx’ which needs to be inputted into the ‘Phone Number’ field under ‘User Phone Numbers’. It is important to make sure that you have included ‘sip:’ before inputting the IP address e.g. ‘sip:192.168.x.xx’. You will then need to apply the changes to the unit by clicking the ‘Apply’ button located at the bottom right hand side of the interface.

Please note that if you would like the ability to dial the extension number registered to the IP Uni, you will need to navigate to ‘Services’ (purple tab), then ‘Calls’ which is located at the top of the interface, then set ‘Call Answering Mode (SIP1)’ to ‘Automatic’ using the drop down list. You can then go ahead and apply the changes by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. You should now be able to dial ‘200’ from the KX-HDV130 and the Uni will automatically answer the call.

Panasonic KX-HDV130 Configuration:

You will need to start by finding out the IP address of the phone by navigating to ‘Menu’, ‘System Settings’, ‘Status’, ‘IPv4 Settings’, then ‘IP Address’. The IP address should then be displayed on screen e.g. ‘192.168.x.xx’.

You will then need to enable access to the web interface before you can web browse to the phone which can be done by navigating to ‘Menu’, ‘Basic Settings’, ‘Other Option’, ‘Embedded Web’ and then changing this setting to ‘On’. You can then go ahead and web browse to the phones IP address via a web browser of your choice e.g. Google Chrome.

When you browse to the IP address of the phone, you should be prompted to enter a username and a password. The default username is ‘admin’ and the default password is ‘adminpass’. Again, it is highly recommended that you change the default password before using the device.

You will need to click onto the ‘VoIP’ tab located at the top of the web interface, then click onto ‘Line 1’ which is located on the left hand sidebar under ‘SIP Settings’. Enter ‘200’ in the ‘Phone Number’ field, then the IP address of the IP Uni under ‘Registrar Server Address’. You will also need to enter the IP address of the IP Uni under the ‘Outbound Proxy Server Address’ and the ‘Service Domain’ fields. For the last two steps of the configuration for the KX-HDV130, enter ‘200’ in the ‘Authentication ID’ field and leave the ‘Authentication Password’ field blank.

That’s the end of the main configuration process for the 2N Helios IP Uni and the Panasonic KX-HDV130.

If you have any questions, please send them to matthew@provu.co.uk

2N® Access Unit – Usage Scenarios

The 2N® Access Unit is a network access control unit which can be powered via PoE, this can be used standalone or can be used as part of a larger solution. The 2N® Access Unit allows organisations to monitor and control or restrict movement of people into and within buildings. The access unit has an inbuilt 13.56MHz RFID card reader and also supports NFC technology (with the purchase of the NFC licence).

There are a number of usage scenarios of how the 2N Access Unit can be used including:

  • Premise entry basic usage
  • Elevator card reader
  • Dual identification solution – connect with keypad and or 3rd party fingerprint reader for high security where two forms of ID is required for access
  • Premise entry and exit

Read the user scenarios.

Webinar: 2N IP Audio Overview

Join us on Tuesday 13th September at 11:00 AM (GMT +1) for our upcoming webinar: 2N IP Audio Overview. Ideal for anyone looking to install a paging or broadcasting system, our webinar topics will include:

2N IP Audio System

  • Introduction to the range
  • Usage scenarios
  • Technical features
  • Software applications
  • Pricing and summary
  • Questions and answers

This webinar is free to attend, simply register your details below.

Register to attend the webinar

Come and Join us at the 2016 Convergence Summit South!

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It’s approaching that time of year again! With less than 4 weeks to go until the 2016 Convergence Summit South, we wanted to give you a sneak peek of who will be joining us and what you can expect to see on our stand.

This year we have doubled the size of our stand, allowing us to exhibit even more new, exciting products across a wider selection of our vendor partners. Joining us on stand 74 will be representatives from: 2N, Cisco, Gigaset, Panasonic, Sangoma and Snom.

To be there, simply register for your free visitor pass below:

Register now to attend the show

We look forward to seeing you there!

2N Online Training and Webinars

Did you know 2N regularly hold free online webinars and training courses giving you opportunities to extend your knowledge about 2N products. They have a variety of topics designed for 2N resellers’ technical and sales staff.

Topics include:
2N Products Overview (Technical)
2N Access Control (Technical)
2N Access Control (Sales)
2N Helis IP Verso (Sales)
2N IP Audio (Technical)
2N IP Intercoms Basic (Technical)
2N IP Intercoms Advanced (Technical)

View list of courses and register: 2N Training and Webinars

2N’s Helios IP Verso Tamper Switch

We have had an enquiry come in about how to wire in a tamper switch without an I/O module or a Wiegand module. I must admit I thought this was strange at first, given that I always thought it was fairly simple to do. It turns out it is but it is also easy to overcomplicate.

Make no mistake that 2N’s ideal setup would be a tamper switch connected to either an I/O module or a Wiegand module – every single piece of documentation I have found shows it connected in this manner. The idea is that it has 2 switches – we’ll call them switch 1 and 2 – with switch 2 connecting to the I/O module and back into the Verso, where it is recognised as a tamper switch, and switch 1 connecting to, for example, a 3rd-party alarm system, where it is recognised as a generic input that activates whatever the alarm system is programmed to activate.

The Verso however has its own generic input, into which you can wire switch 1 and have it behave as exactly that – a generic input.

Please note: in order to make use of a tamper switch in any way, you must have at least the Enhanced Integration Licence.

What you will need:

  • A 2N Helios IP Verso base unit with or without camera – 9155101C or 9155101
  • A tamper switch – 9155038
  • 2 lengths of thin wire, about 6 inches long should do it – the lengths of wire I picked up for this demonstration are closer to about 6 feet.
  • A small screwdriver
  • Whichever other modules you wish to connect to the Verso – we have just an infopanel on our demo one.
  • The relevant mounting boxes and/or frames – we are using a 2-module flush-mount box and frame.
  • A computer on the network to do the programming.

 

This is the bottom of the backbox and the tamper switch is inserted where the green square is.
This is the bottom of the backbox and the tamper switch is inserted where the green square is…
The tamper switch is inserted like so...
…the tamper switch is inserted like so…
...and screwed in.
…and screwed in.

The tamper switch then needs wiring in via that little green terminal block on the left:

Fairly simple, just insert the wires into here...
Fairly simple, just insert the wires into here…
...and here.
…and here.
Your wires will ideally be a bit shorter than this!
Your wires will ideally be a bit shorter than this!

As mentioned earlier, because of the way it’s wired in, the Verso doesn’t know it is communicating with its own tamper switch, so the below is what you’ll see in the web interface when you try and program it as a tamper switch:

What You Will See if No Tamper Switch is Installed or if One is Installed without a Wiegand or I/O Module

To run a quick demo of it working, I told the Verso that its Secured State Control was controlled by the status of input 1 – all this does short of any programming is activate a red LED next to the camera in the shape of a padlock – without the Enhanced Integration Licence this is all it will be able to do.

How to set the Secured State Control
How to set the Secured State Control.

By using a screwdriver to press and depress the tamper switch, I was then able to turn the red LED on and off.

Please note: If you are using a tamper switch in this way you will not be able to wire anything else, such as an exit button, into the same input on the Verso. The only way to use an exit button without buying an I/O module will be to buy a security relay.

New firmware for the 2n Indoor Touch unit

2n have recently released firmware version 2.0 for the Indoor Touch communicator system.

We have been testing this all week and are happy with it. What we like best about it are:

  • Addition of a web interface for remote management, simpler management & diagnostics
  • Fix for IP stack (caused units to lose IP address in some circumstances)
  • Video-voicemail system built-in for when you are not available to answer the door

Full release notes and a download for this firmware can be found on the Indoor Touch product page

April Promotion: 10% off 2N IP Vario

 

Throughout April we will be offering our resellers a 10% discount on the following 2N Helios IP Vario intercoms with camera:

  • 9137111CU 2N Helios IP Vario 1 button + camera
  • 9137131CU 2N Helios IP Vario 3 button + camera
  • 9137161CU 2N Helios IP Vario 6 button + camera
  • 9137111CKU 2N Helios IP Vario 1 button + keypad + camera
  • 9137131CKU 2N Helios IP Vario 3 button + keypad + camera
  • 9137161CKU 2N Helios IP Vario 6 button + keypad + camera

 

In addition to this there is a 25% discount on the following accessories:

  • 9137909 2N Helios IP – Gold Licence
  • 9137430E 2N Helios IP card reader 125kHz

This promotion is available to all ProVu registered trade resellers. If you are an ITSP, telecoms reseller or security installer and would like to become a ProVu reseller please fill out our new reseller form.

To take advantage of this great offer, simply contact a member of our sales team who will apply the discount to your order. Standard pricing is available on our reseller portal, ProSys. If you do not have access to ProSys or have forgotten your login details, please complete our ProSys registration form.

2N IP Force Model Changes

You will already be aware of the large range of models available of 2N’s IP Force intercom.

2N have decided to simplify their range slightly by adding a HD camera and phasing out the 1-Watt speakers in favour of more powerful and easily audible 10-Watt speakers.

This means that a few ordering codes have gone, or will be going, end-of-life, to be replaced by the newer codes.

Old Model New Model
9151101 9151101W
9151101C 9151101CHW
9151101K 9151101KW
9151101CK/9151101CKW 9151101CHKW
9151101RP 9151101RPW
9151101CRP 9151101CHRPW
9151102R 9151102RW
9151102CR 9151102CHRW
9151104 9151104W
9151104C 9151104CHW

If you have already been ordering these new part codes, then nothing will change, however the 10-Watt speaker models have been running in tandem with the older models for a while, resulting in 10-Watt speaker models with non-HD cameras, 9151101CW for example, also going end of life.

We had some larger projects after this post was originally published where we were still able to get hold of the older models from 2N, however as of 31st December 2016 this is no longer possible – only the ones left in stock are available.

Please see our IP Force model selector to view current models.