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The unit supports up to 16 modular sub-stations connected via an onboard RS-485 interface, manages communication for up to 500 linked IP indoor stations, and mounts in modular 1-, 2-, or 3-gang surface (DS-KD-ACW) or flush (DS-KD-ACF) frames.
The DS-KD8003-IME1(B) acts as the central master unit in Hikvision modular video intercom deployments, providing broad peripheral integration across network, physical bus, and frame architectures:
- RS-485 Sub-Module Bus: Includes a dedicated RS-485 serial communication port engineered to daisy-chain and address up to 16 optional sub-modules. Compatible modular hardware includes numeric access keypads (DS-KD-KP, DS-KD-KP#EU), Mifare/EM card reader units (DS-KD-M, DS-KD-E), push-button nametag directories (DS-KD-KK, DS-KD-K12), LCD display modules (DS-KD-DIS), LED status indicators (DS-KD-IN), and backlit information modules (DS-KD-INFO).
- Network & Intercom Capacity: Uses an RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port running TCP/IP, RTSP, IPv6, and ONVIF protocols. The unit handles up to 2,000 internal users, 6,000 access credentials, and can route intercom audio and video calls across the network to up to 500 linked IP video indoor stations.
- Mounting Hardware: Designed to snap securely into Hikvision modular front fascias and rear junction back-boxes. Supported assemblies include the DS-KD-ACW series (DS-KD-ACW1, DS-KD-ACW2, DS-KD-ACW3) for surface installations and the DS-KD-ACF series (DS-KD-ACF1, DS-KD-ACF2, DS-KD-ACF3) for flush-mount architectural setups, as well as protective rain shields (DS-KABD8003-RS series).
- Remote Maintenance: Supports remote configuration, firmware updates, and administration via an embedded web browser interface over local LAN or secure corporate networks.
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