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The following is a multi building system confi guration example that consists of standard systems as tenant and main sections. Refer to the 
installation manual 

GT SYSTEM/Standard & Expanded System

 for details about the standard system confi guration.

*Refer to section 

4

 "WIRING" for details about wiring and connection.

PS24

PS-2420 
PS-2420S 
PS-2420UL
PS-2420BF 

PS-2420DM

PS24

PS24

PS24

PS24

2
B

A

C

3
E

D

F

5
K

J

L

8
U

T

V

4
H

G

I

6
N

M

O

1

0

9

Y

X

W

Z

7

R

Q

P

S

*2

Residential/tenant trunks 1 to 4 [max. 48 stations (max. 25 per trunk)]*

1

 

*  Refer to section  4  "WIRING" for details about the residential/tenant stations.

Power supply

DP

DP

: Audio signal line
: Video signal line
: Power supply line

: CAT5e/6 cable (100BASE-TX)

Video bus 
control unit 

GT-VBC

GT-VBC

Bus control unit 

GT-BC

GT-BC

Multi-building 
control unit 

GT-MCX

GT-MCX

DP:  Distribution Point 

(Not provided by Aiphone except for Europe 
and North America.)

GT-MKB-N

Guard station 

GT-MKB-N

Entrance station (Modular type 
and all-in-one type enabled)

Entrance station 

GT-DMB-N/GT-DMB-LVN

Tenant section (standard system)

Capacity: Max. 24 sections

Device

Capacity (per section)

Entrance station

Max. 4 (max. 3 per trunk 
from the DP) *

3

 *

4

Guard station (GT-MKB-N)

Max. 1

Residential/tenant station

Max. 48 (max. 25 per 
trunk from the DP) *

5

Residential/tenant stations in 
the same residence/tenant

Max. 4 *

6

4-way video junction unit 
(GT-4Z)

Max. 6 per trunk

Bus control unit (GT-BC)

1 required

Video bus control unit 
(GT-VBC [STD])

Max. 1

Sub residential/tenant station 
(GT-2H-L, GT-2H)

Max. 3 (connectable to the 
residential/tenant station 
GT-2C only)

Multi-building control unit 
(GT-MCX) 

1 required

*3:   If GT-DB-V, GT-DB-VN or an external door release 

button is connected to an entrance station that 
includes GT-SW, a maximum of 3 entrance stations 
can be connected to the system.

*4:    Up to 3 entrance stations can be connected per 

audio signal line from the DP. If GT-DB-V or 
GT-DB-VN is used in an entrance station, the 
maximum number of entrance stations is 2.

*5:    The maximum is 100 stations with GT-1D only. 

(GT-1D: Max. 50 stations per trunk)

*6:   Max. 4 under the following conditions only:

• 

GT-1A or GT-1D × Max. 4  

• 

GT-1C7(-L) × 1 + GT-1A or GT-1D × Max. 3

• 

GT-1M3(-L) × 1 + GT-1A or GT-1D × Max. 3

• 

GT-1M3(-L) × 2 + GT-1A or GT-1D × Max. 2 

• 

GT-2C(-L) × Max. 4

Main section (standard system)

Capacity: Max. 8 sections

Device

Capacity (per section)

Entrance station (GT-DMB-N 
or GT-DMB-LVN) *

7

Max. 4 (max. 3 per trunk 
from the DP) *

3

 *

4

 

Guard station (GT-MKB-N)

Max. 1

Bus control unit (GT-BC)

1 required

Video bus control unit 
(GT-VBC [STD])

Max. 1

Multi-building control unit 
(GT-MCX)

1 required

*7:   Only all-in-one type entrance stations can be used in 

a main section. 
Modular type entrance stations cannot be used.

LAN

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

Multi building consisting of standard systems

1-2

Main section (standard system)

Tenant section (standard system)

Switching hub

Switching hub

*1:  Refer to Standard & Expanded System Manual 

about residential/tenant station confi gurations. 

*2:  Make sure that a power supply is shared 

between GT-BC and GT-VBC. 

Video door station 

JO-DV

Video door station 

JO-DV

Summary of Contents for GT SERIES

Page 1: ... actual product The following manuals in multi languages of the GT system are also available from our website http www aiphone net The site can be accessed directly by reading the QR code on the right Operation manual Installation manual Setting manual Quick start installation guide Aiphone GT Setup Tool for Windows This manual explains how to install the multi building control unit GT MCX Refer t...

Page 2: ...nditioner Places with steam or smoke near heating or cooking surfaces Places subject to sulfur such as hot springs Places near the shore or exposed to the direct sea breeze 3 Do not install this unit in any of the following locations where lighting or the ambient environment could impact the display on the video monitor due to the characteristics of the door station s camera Locations where is bri...

Page 3: ...ance 8 2 COMPONENTS 9 3 MOUNTING 3 1 Cables 10 3 2 Mounting the multi building control unit GT MCX 11 4 WIRING 4 1 Multi building consisting of standard systems 12 4 2 Multi building consisting of expanded systems 16 5 SWITCH SETTINGS 20 6 CHECK FOR INSTALLATION 22 6 1 Finding a proper grounding point for power supply 22 6 2 Checking ground fault with tester 23 REGULATIONS Back cover WARRANTY Back...

Page 4: ... is needed per section Up to 24 tenant sections can be set up in the same system One tenant section can support up to 500 residential tenant stations Main section Main section consists of main entrance stations and main guard stations One multi building control unit GT MCX is needed per section Up to 8 main sections can be set up in the same system A main section cannot include residential tenant ...

Page 5: ...Video bus control unit GT VBC STD Max 1 Sub residential tenant station GT 2H L GT 2H Max 3 connectable to the residential tenant station GT 2C only Multi building control unit GT MCX 1 required 3 If GT DB V GT DB VN or an external door release button is connected to an entrance station that includes GT SW a maximum of 3 entrance stations can be connected to the system 4 Up to 3 entrance stations c...

Page 6: ...pe and all in one type enabled Entrance station Modular type and all in one type enabled GT MKB N Guard station GT MKB N Multi building control unit GT MCX 4 Common trunk line 1 Common trunk line 2 LAN SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Multi building consisting of expanded systems 1 3 Tenant section expanded system 4 The multi building control unit GT MCX must be connected to common trunk line 1 Switching hub...

Page 7: ... 1D only for residential tenant stations Main section expanded system Capacity Max 8 sections Device Capacity per section Entrance station GT DMB N or GT DMB LVN 7 Max 15 Common trunk line 1 max 7 Common trunk line 2 max 8 Guard station GT MKB N Max 3 Common trunk line 1 max 1 Common trunk line 2 max 2 Bus control units per common trunk line GT BC 1 required Power supply Expanded video bus control...

Page 8: ... LVN GT VBC Standard system Entrance station Switching hub Switching hub The following diagrams show the wiring distances between the multi building control unit GT MCX and main section devices only Refer to the installation manual GT SYSTEM Standard Expanded System for wiring distances between residential tenant stations Expanded system Entrance station SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Wiring distance 1 4 ...

Page 9: ...ply 3 100 m 330 150 m 490 150 m 490 14 Entrance station power supply 3 150 m 490 300 m 980 300 m 980 15 GT BCXB N power supply 3 3 m 10 5 m 16 5 m 16 Audio only main section audio R1 R2 total wiring distance per common line maximum 2 common trunk lines 1650 m 5400 2500 m 8200 2500 m 8200 1 DP Distribution Point Not provided by Aiphone except for Europe and North America 2 Do not route a CAT5e 6 ca...

Page 10: ...able or coaxial cable x2 To connect low voltage wires either crimp them with a crimp sleeve or solder them and then insulate by covering with insulating tape Crimping with a crimp sleeve Solid conductor Solid conductor Stranded conductor Stranded conductor Soldering Insulating tape Insulating tape Crimp sleeve 1 Line up solid and stranded conductors and crimp them 1 Twist the stranded conductor ar...

Page 11: ...l Click the unit into place 2 When removing the unit pull the lock release lever down The GT MCX cannot be mounted directly to a wall surface DIN rail DIN rail included Lock release lever Mounting the multi building control unit GT MCX 3 2 MOUNTING ...

Page 12: ...led wiring diagrams of entrance stations guard stations and residential tenant stations Each pair of wires should be in a separately jacketed cable audio video and power wiring To prevent shorts unused cables should be insulated Multi building control unit GT MCX Common area Bus control unit GT BC 4 WIRING Multi building consisting of standard systems 4 1 DP Distribution Point Not provided by Aiph...

Page 13: ...g other manufacturers products refer to the instruction manuals for those products LAN NP Non polarized Audio signal line Video signal line Power supply line CAT5e 6 cable 100BASE TX WIRING PS24 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 24 V DC2A N L 100V 240V 50 60 Hz 24V DC 2 A PS 2420DM PS 2420 PS 2420S PS 2420UL PS 2420BF To entrance stations To residential tenant trunks 2 3 Switching hub requirement third party prod...

Page 14: ...ontrol unit GT MCX WIRING Main section standard system DP Distribution Point Not provided by Aiphone except for Europe and North America Common area 2 2 NOTE Do not route a CAT5e 6 cable outdoors from a multi building control unit directly When routing a CAT5e 6 cable outdoors from a switching hub use a model that supports outdoor wiring 1 Refer to the installation manual GT SYSTEM Standard Expand...

Page 15: ...5e 6 cable 100BASE TX PS24 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 24 V DC2A N L 100V 240V 50 60 Hz 24V DC 2 A PS 2420DM PS 2420 PS 2420S PS 2420UL PS 2420BF To entrance stations 2 DP Distribution Point wiring example When using a distribution terminal block it is not provided by Aiphone except for Europe and North America After making connections be sure to check that there are no disconnected or loose parts GT BC DP ...

Page 16: ...d main sections The wiring methods differ depending on the equipment used Refer to the installation manual GT SYSTEM Standard Expanded System sections 4 2 to 4 4 for the detailed wiring diagrams of entrance stations guard stations and residential tenant stations Entrance stations Sub trunk line 1 B Make connections in the same method as common trunk line 1 However do not connect the GT MCX to comm...

Page 17: ...ected For connecting other manufacturers products refer to the instruction manuals for those products WIRING PS24 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 24 V DC2A N L 100V 240V 50 60 Hz 24V DC 2 A PS 2420DM PS 2420 PS 2420S PS 2420UL PS 2420BF Each pair of wires should be in a separately jacketed cable audio video and power wiring To prevent shorts unused cables should be insulated entrance stations guard station 4 Re...

Page 18: ...ation 3 Entrance station 2 Entrance station 1 Guard station Common trunk line 1 Guard station Bus control unit GT BC Entrance stations Make connections in the same method as the common trunk line 1 However do not connect the GT MCX to the common trunk line 2 Common trunk line 2 DP Distribution Point Video bus control unit GT VBC 1 NOTE The GT MCX must be connected to the common trunk line 1 2 Refe...

Page 19: ...E TX PS24 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 24 V DC2A N L 100V 240V 50 60 Hz 24V DC 2 A PS 2420DM PS 2420 PS 2420S PS 2420UL PS 2420BF GT VBC guard station entrance stations 3 Do not route a CAT5e 6 cable outdoors from a multi building control unit directly When routing a CAT5e 6 cable outdoors from a switching hub use a model that supports outdoor wiring 3 3 Switching hub 4 4 Switching hub requirement third part...

Page 20: ... 50 The IP address is set as follows 192 168 1 α α 50 Section ID Example Section ID 11 IP Address 192 168 1 61 For detailed explanation of IP setting please refer to GT SYSTEM Multi building system Setting manual OFF DHCP is active An IP address will be assigned automatically OFF 2 Initialization of the settings The set date is not initialized Follow the procedure below OFF How to initialize GT MC...

Page 21: ...4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

Page 22: ...ntry it will be considered a proper grounding point If the needle does not reach the power supply value it will not be considered a proper point 3 2 Find the grounding point by repeating this step until the needle points to the proper value 4 Connect the power supply ground terminal with the grounding point found in step 3 Hot side Actual Hot side Grounding point Actual grounding point Actual grou...

Page 23: ...the power supply ground terminal put the other to the following terminals to be inspected 4 If the tester needle does not swing in step 3 it will be judged no ground fault If the tester needle swings there is a ground fault in wiring between the power supply and the inspected point The same is true in the case where the needle swings reversely Solution Divide the wiring into sections or trunk line...

Page 24: ...calls Aiphone will not provide compensation for any loss or damage incurred by the breakdown or malfunction of its products during use or for any consequent inconvenience or losses that may result AIPHONE CO LTD NAGOYA JAPAN http www aiphone net WARRANTY REGULATIONS FCC This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cau...

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