[asterisk-users] Asterisk as a Condo door opener/intercom

[C F]

On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 7:21 PM, Don Kelly <dk at donkelly.biz> wrote:
> Continuing top posting...
>
> The same argument could be made for any commercial solution. Why use
> Asterisk when we could throw $4,000 at our problem for a commercial
> solution?

Really????

>
> I'd like to have a solution that would have the features you suggest for
> $400.

Doesnt exist on planet earth not even with Asterisk. The closest
you'll get to your mentioned price is a commercial solution.

>
> --Don
>
>
> On Behalf Of C F
> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 11:43 AM
>
> Search the lists. Some hints:
> Viking electronics makes a door box that connects to any analog line
> (IIRC e-20).
> They also make a DTMF keypad that integrates in series with any analog
> line. They might also make a door box with a DTMF keypad on it.
> Sandman makes a relay that will get energized when there is a ring on
> the line which could be used to unlock the door.
>
> However, why would you use asterisk? Using asterisk for the sole
> purpose of MDU entry system is like using windows for asterisk, it
> works but why?
> Go for the commercial solutions, it comes with a geziilion options for
> your setup one of them the ability of chosing an apartment, another
> add key fobs, another one is the ability of using a code for the
> residence (not guests) to unlock the door. Also the interface with
> asterisk you will have to build one from scratch. The commercial
> solutions have em built in.
>
> On 4/10/11, Bruce B <bruceb444 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> Looking to replace a condo intercom system. Apparently the current one
> taps
>> into the lines and dials phone numbers but needs to be changed as it's
>> faulty.
>>
>> I will probably still use the same analogue dialing and back it up with a
>> VoIP line and use the current cabling that is in place. But as for as the
>> door opening function goes, I am not sure how to interface and how open
>> these modules are usually built.
>>
>> I would appreciate it if someone with experience can throw in some
> pointers
>> as to what I might be facing and what challenges I have to solve to
> replace
>> this with a nice Asterisk system.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>
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