DATASHEET
ET 901
1 2
IP Converter Box ET 901
The IP Converter Box ET 901 establishes a bridge Intercom stations). Additionally, the switch functionality
between an Ethernet network with IP protocol and any allows connection of a further network device to the
2-wire digital or 4‑wire analogue Intercom station. There same Ethernet port (i.e. IP camera). The ET 901 can be
are versions for analogue and digital Intercom stations. upgraded with a EB2E2A to handle additional inputs
The ET 901 is designed using the newest DSP technology, and outputs. For connection to the Intercom Server,
which enables features such as loudspeaker / microphone G7-DSP-IP/G2-DSP-IP or G8-IP/G3-IP cards are required,
surveillance and audio monitoring for any terminal which can handle up to 8 IP subscribers each.
connected (both for 2‑wire digital or 4‑wire analogue
1. ET 901 D 3. ET 901-A (not pictured)
IP Converter Box for connection of 2-wire digital Intercom stations IP Converter Box for connection of 4-wire analogue Intercom sta-
directly to a LAN/WAN. With switch functionality for additional tions directly to a LAN/WAN. With switch functionality for addi-
connection of network devices. Housing included (IP20). tional connection of network devices. Housing included (IP20).
2. ET 901HE-D 4. ET 901HE-A (not pictured)
IP Converter PCB. The same as ET 901-D, but without housing. IP Converter PCB. The same as ET 901-A, but without housing.
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DATASHEET ET 901
Technical Specifications – Benefits
TECHNICAL DATA BENEFITS
Housing: ET 901: plastic housing, IP20
• Connection of Intercom stations over IP networks
Operating temperature range: –10 °C to +50 °C
(14 °F to 122 °F) • Communication via data networks – no additional cabling
required
Storage temperature range: –20 °C to +70 °C
(–4 °F to 158 °F) • Direct connection of IP cameras, parking terminals, etc.
Relative humidity: up to 80% • Capable power supply via PoE – Power over Ethernet
Connection: • In case of a changing public IP address, dynamic registration
- IP uplink and IP downlink and Intercom 2-wire/4-wire: is possible
shielded RJ45 modular jacks with LEDs
for Intercom additional pluggable screw terminals • DHCP functionality
- Power supply: jack plug and pluggable screw terminals • Supports DSP-functionalities such as OpenDuplex®, Audio
- Expansion plug e.g. for EB2E2A
Monitoring, Loudspeaker- / Microphone Surveillance, etc.
Cabling: min. Cat. 5
• Option boards offer additional powerful features
Power supply: 24 VAC ± 5% or 28 – 35 VDC
8.4 W (if connected, EE 380 is supplied too: 18 W*) • Configurable Ethernet parameters
external power supply or PoE • Easy administration via central parametrization
PoE (Power over Ethernet): IEEE 802.3af standard
Power consumption of the terminal device: EXTENT OF SUPPLY
Class 0 (0.44 W to 12.95 W)
ET 901: 1 IP Converter Box including
Protocol: IoIP protocol based on UDP/IP
• short reference
Data rate: 2 x 10/100 MBit/s (full / half duplex)
ET 901HE: 1 IP Converter PCB including
Dimensions: see page 4
• 8 spacers L=5 mm (0.2 in)
Weight incl. package: ET 901: ca. 280 g (0.6 lbs) • short reference
ET 901HE: ca. 230 g (0.5 lbs)
A Cat. 5 cable as well as the power supply unit (if required) must
*Attention: If PoE is used, stations with the requirement of an external be ordered separately.
power supply (e.g. EE 880, EE 380) must not be supplied over the termi-
nals C,D (→ external power supply unit required).
Attention:
For System & Network Requirements see page 3.
LINE LENGTH IN LAN
The maximum line length of Cat. 5 cabling in a LAN is 100 m
(328 ft) – e.g.from switch to ET 901.
LINE LENGTH ET 901-A — STATION
Cable type: ø 0.5 mm ø 0.6 mm ø 0.8 mm
AWG: 24 22 20 LINE LENGTH ET 901-D — STATION
J-Y(ST)Y (installation cable PVC) * 750 m 750 m Cable type: ø 0.5 mm ø 0.6 mm ø 0.8 mm
120 nF/km (36.6 nF / 1,000 ft) 2,460 ft 2,460 ft AWG: 24 22 20
F–YAY (installation cable PVC) * 900 m 900 m F-YAY (installation cable PVC) * 1,100 m 1,800 m
100 nF/km (30.5 nF / 1,000 ft) 2,953 ft 2,953 ft 100 nF/km (30.5 nF / 1,000 ft) 3,609 ft 5,905 ft
KC102/104 (installation cable PVC) 1,000 m * * J-02YS(St)Y: Cat. 5 cable, 750 m 750 m 1,800 m
65 nF/km (19.8 nF / 1,000 ft) 3,281 ft foamed polyethylene, 2,460 ft 2,460 ft 5,905 ft
45 nF/km (13.7 nF / 1,000ft)
F-2YA2Y (buried cable poly * 1,500 m 1,500 m
ethylene) 4,922 ft 4,922 ft J-02YS(St)Y (above) with 750 m 1,150 m 1,800 m
55 nF/km (16.8 nF / 1,000 ft) external supply 2,460 ft 3,773 ft 5,905 ft
J-02YS(St)Y (Cat. 5 cable, 1,000 m * * *...no data because this diameter is not available for this cable
foamed polyethylene), 3,281 ft type. The indicated line length is valid for standard stations
45 nF/km (13.7 nF / 1,000 ft) without additional loudspeaker. If an additional loudspeaker with
less than 50 Ω is used, an external power supply for the station is
*...no data, as these diameters are not available for this cable type required.
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DATASHEET ET 901
System/Network Requirements
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS COMPATIBILITY HARDWARE — FIRMWARE
GE 800 / GE 300:
“New” hardware generation:
• Intercom server software of GE 800 min. PRO 800 1.0
• Intercom server software of GE 300 min. PRO 800 1.0B • ET 901-A/D min. Rev. AG
• IP subscriber card G8-IP / G3-IP • ET 901HE-A min. Rev. AB
Configuration software for GE 800 min. CCT 800 1.0 • ET 901HE-D min. Rev. AC
Configuration software for GE 300 min. CCT 800 1.0 Build 20 For the “new” ET 901 hardware generation, firmware with a
minimum version of 03.x is required (firmware 02.x not com-
GE 700 / GE 200:
patible)!
• Intercom server software min. PRO 05.6
The ET 901 hardware generation with firmware 02.x is not sup-
• IP subscriber card G7-DSP-IP / G2-DSP-IP
ported for use with VirtuoSIS.
Configuration software CCT min. 5.6
IP Station Config min. version 2.0.3021
REQUIREMENTS OF THE NETWORK
IP addresses and ports
Incl. DYNAMIC REGISTRATION and DHCP • For the ET 901, the DHCP functionality is available.
GE 800 / GE 300: If DHCP is not used, the ET 901 must have a fixed IP address.
• Intercom server software for GE 800 min. PRO 800 1.0 • In case of a changing public IP address, dynamic registration
• Intercom server software for GE 300 min. PRO 800 1.0B of an ET 901 is possible.
• IP subscriber card G8-IP / G3-IP • Communication from the software IP Station Config is done
Configuration software for GE 800 min. CCT 800 1.0 via Port 16399 (cannot be configured).
Configuration software for GE 300 min. CCT 800 1.0 Build 20 • The communication from the ET 901 to the Intercom Server
IP Station Config min. version 2.3.3021 (UDP protocol) is done via port 16400 (can be configured).
Firmware min. 4.0A QoS requirements
GE 700 / GE 200: • Maximum one-way delay 100 ms
• Intercom server software min. PRO 06.0 • Delay jitter not above 50 ms
• IP subscriber card G7-DSP-IP / G2-DSP-IP • 0% packet loss for perfect audio quality
(min. firmware 02.6 Build 01 / 03.1 Build 01)
Bandwidth
Configuration software CCT min. 6.0
• Required bandwidth incl. protocol overhead per ET 901, for
IP Station Config min. version 2.3.3021
upload/download each: 96 kBit/s (speech and data)
ET 901 firmware min. 02.5 Build 01 / 03.2 Build 01
• Speech is compressed according to G.722 standard
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The following diagram shows an example of how Intercom stations can be connected via IP network:
Sue MacBeth
Tony Scott
Mobile Scott
Tim Knapp
John Doe
Ellie Weiss
Maya Solvani
Garage
2 Reception
Entrance
Door 1
Door 2
VirtuoSIS Intercom server
4-wire subscribers GE 800 Intercom server GE 300 Intercom server 2-wire subscribers
ET 901-A ET 901-D
IP network
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DATASHEET ET 901
Installation
PRECAUTIONS INSTALLATION ET 901
• The ET 706 is not compatible with the ET 901‑D / The ET 901 can be mounted in a rack with the top-hat rail clamp
ET 901HE‑D! ET 901-HSH35 (not in extent of supply):
• Observe the precautions for handling of electrostatic
sensitive devices!
• This device must be installed or replaced by trained and quali-
fied personnel only.
CONNECTION With this rail clamp, the housing of the IP Converter Box can
be installed upright or flat onto the rail in a vertical or horizontal
position.
ET 901-D: Attention: this setting at
24 VAC at the terminals a ET 901-A can damage
C, D (e.g. for power supply the connected terminal
of a EE 880, EE 380) station! Fastening slot
MAC Expansion plug
address: (for e.g. EB2E2A)
000CAB
xxxxxx
MOUNTING ET 901HE
D
C
B
+
+ A
Standard
–
–
LN
IP Uplink IP Downlink
24 VAC +/– 5% (to Intercom (e.g. PC)
or 28–35 VDC Server) terminal station
ET 901-A (rear side): ET 901-A: ABCD
ET 901-D: AB
Switch position for Switch position for
connection of feed-in of audio
analogue stations signals (0 dB)
Spacer height: 5 mm (0.2 in)
Because of the switch function, up to 20 ET 901 can be linked in Inner diameter: 4.5 mm (0.18 in)
series (or other IP devices, e.g. PC). Outer diameter: 8 mm (0.31 in)
Attention – Use of PoE: For mounting the ET 901HE when there is an existing installation,
• If multiple ET 901 are connected in series, then only the 1st the adapter print ETADAPT is available (not in extent of supply).
device can be supplied with power over Ethernet.
All other devices (connected in series) must be supplied
separately by an external power supply unit.
• Stations with requirement for an external power supply (e.g.
EE 880, EE 380) must not be supplied over the terminals C,D
via PoE – for this, an external power supply unit is required.
Note: When using a device with direct dialling buttons (e.g.
EE 380A or EE 8000), the ET 901 cannot be upgraded with the
option board EB2E2A, as the internal expansion bus is used by
the direct dialling button modules.
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DATASHEET ET 901
Installation
DIMENSIONS ET 901
Dimensions in mm (in), not to scale!
48.8 (1.92)
77.8 ( 3.06)
158.5 (6.24)
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DATASHEET ET 901
Installation
DIMENSIONS ET 901HE
Dimensions in mm (in), not to scale!
130 (5.12)
120 (4.73)
60 (2.36)
ø 3.5 (0.14)
ø 5 (0.20)
Mounting holes for expansion/
option board or mounting
55 (2.17)
65 (2.56)
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