N-8000 IP Intercom System

The N-8000 Series IP Network Intercom System offers flexible communications for up to 1280 stations on existing corporate local and wide area data networks. Built on TOA's proven network audio technology, the new IP Intercom products occupy minimal network bandwidth (130 kbps maximum) for station-to-station calls and can be controlled and monitored through software or web browser. Programmable system functions include 160 paging zones, time-based call forwarding and scan monitoring.

IP Intercom System

Two-wire stations include The N-8000MS Multifunctional Master Station, equipped with a 32 character alphanumeric LCD display, handset and speed dial functions; the N-8010MS Standard Master Station with keypad and handset; the N-8020MS Industrial Master Station, built to withstand severe environmental conditions; and the N-8011MS Hands-Free Master Station offering hands-free simultaneous two-way (duplex) communication via an innovative ambient noise sensing function.

Scalable network communications for up to 1280 stations over data networks (LAN/WAN) Flexible configuration options for existing cabling and network infrastructure.

 

Station Options:

IP Stations with Ethernet port connect directly to the network

Connect up to sixteen two-wire stations to compact Network Exchange (up to 80 exchanges for up to 1,280 stations)

Occupies minimal network bandwidth 130 kbps max.

Hands-free full-duplex conversation (Not including N-8540DS or Q-N8540WP which offer Half-Duplex conversation)

Control and monitor through software and web browser.

Versatile features including 160 zone paging, time-based call forwarding and scan monitoring.

 

Typical items available include:

N-8000EX Exchange Unit
N-8000EX Exchange Unit

The backbone of the new system is the compact N-8000EX Exchange which supports 16 stations and occupies only one rack space.

Features include a 10/100BaseT port for connection to standard network hardware and two paging audio outputs. Larger systems can be easily configured with up to 80 exchanges and 1,280 stations.

  • 10/100BaseTX Ethernet network connection
  • Occupies one network node ( 80 max.)
  • Sixteen (16) station capacity
  • Stations connect to exchange via two-wire twisted pair
  • Provides 48 VDC to each station
  • Speech links: 4 internal / 8 external
  • Two (2) audio paging outputs (0 dBV)
  • Two (2) relay outputs
  • Includes rack-mount and wall-mount brackets
N-8010EX Exchange Unit
N-8010EX Exchange Unit

The economy N-8010EX IP Intercom Exchange, featuring one speech link, is available as a lower-cost alternative to the four-link N-8000EX IP Intercom Exchange.

  • 10/100BaseTX Ethernet network connection
  • Occupies one network node ( 80 max.)
  • Sixteen (16) station capacity
  • Stations connect to exchange via two-wire twisted pair
  • Provides 48 VDC to each station
  • Speech links: 1 internal / 2 external
  • Includes rack-mount and wall-mount brackets
N-8000MS Multifunction Master Station
N-8000MS Multifunction Master Station

This Master Station is designed to connect to the IP Intercom Exchange, and provides hands-free or handset conversation of high sound quality.

In addition to the functions of the standard Master Station, the Multifunctional Master Station provides LCD display, Auto-dialer function enabling one-touch dialing, headset terminal and external speaker terminal.

  • Full-Duplex (aka: Duplex) communication is supported by this station
  • Two-wire connection to N-8000EX or N-8010EX Exchange
  • Alphanumeric LCD display (32 character)
  • Handset or hands-free duplex communication
  • Eight user-programmable speed dial keys
  • Headset terminal
  • External speaker terminal (0.6 W / 8 ohms)
  • Optional wall-mount bracket, model YC-280
N-8010MS Standard Master Station

This Master Station is designed to connect to the IP Intercom Exchange, and provides hands-free or handset conversation of high sound quality.

This station can be mounted to the wall using an optional YC-280 wall mounting bracket.



  • Full-Duplex (aka: Duplex) communication is supported by this station
  • Two-wire connection to N-8000EX or N-8010EX Exchange
  • Handset or hands-free duplex communication
  • Optional wall-mount bracket, model YC-280
N-8011MS Handsfree Master Station
N-8011MS Handsfree Master Station

This Master Station is designed to connect to the IP Intercom Exchange, and provides hands-free conversation of high sound quality.

With its space-saving design, this Master Station features the same functions as the Standard Master Station. This station can be mounted to the wall using an optional YC-290 wall mounting bracket.



  • Full-Duplex (aka: Duplex) communication is supported by this station
  • Two-wire connection to N-8000EX or N-8010EX Exchange
  • Hands-free duplex communication
  • Optional wall-mount bracket, model YC-290
N-8050MS Indoor Sub Station
N-8050MS Indoor Sub Station

The backbone of the new system is the compact N-8000EX Exchange which supports 16 stations and occupies only one rack space. Features include a 10/100BaseT port for connection to standard network hardware and two paging audio outputs. Larger systems can be easily configured with up to 80 exchanges and 1,280 stations.

  • Full-Duplex (aka: Duplex) communication is supported by this station
  • Two-wire connection to N-8000EX or N-8010EX Exchange
  • Hands-free duplex communication
  • Separate mic and speaker
  • Control output (open collector)
  • IP54 rated
  • Optional surface-mount back-box, model YS-13A
N-8020MS Industrial Master Station
N-8020MS Industrial Master Station

The above intercom stations all connect back to the exchange units by two wires. The exchange units are linked via IP addresses on a computer network.

The following intercom stations require no exchange unit to operate as they connect directly to a network and communicate directly to each other via programmed IP addresses.

  • Full-Duplex (aka: Duplex) communication is supported by this station
  • Heavy duty dustproof and waterproof construction (IP54 rating)
  • Two-wire connection to N-8000EX or N-8010EX Exchange
  • Handset or hands-free duplex communication
  • External speaker terminal (0.6 W / 8 ohms)
  • Control output
N-8500MS IP Master Station
N-8500MS IP Master Station

The N-8500MS is an IP multifunctional master station employing packet audio technology.

Connecting the N-8500MS to an IP network (LAN or WAN) permits hands-free or handset conversation of high sound quality to be made between the N-8500MS and intercom stations connected to the IP Intercom Exchange, or between the N-8500MS units.

  • Full-Duplex (aka: Duplex) communication is supported by this station using the handset operation
  • Half-Duplex (aka: Simplex) communication is supported by this station using the Hands-Free operation
  • Connects directly to network (10/100Base TX)
  • Two RJ-45 network connectors (one for network, one for PC)
  • Eight user-programmable speed dial keys
  • External speaker terminal (0.6 W / 8 ohms)
N-8540DS IP Sub Station
N-8540DS IP Sub Station

Designed to connect to the IP network, the N-8540DS is an indoor use door station featuring high quality hands-free conversation.

It has a contact output (momentarily closed) to remotely control an electronic door lock. Using with an electrical box or surface mounting box, the station can be mounted to a wall. The operating temperature range is –10°C to +50°C.

  • Full-Duplex (aka: Duplex) communication is supported by this station
  • Two-wire connection to N-8000EX or N-8010EX Exchange
  • Hands-free duplex communication
  • Separate mic and speaker
  • Optional flush-mount back-box, model YC-150
  • Optional surface-mount back-box, model YS-13A
  • Also available as PCB assy., model N-8050SB

Example IP Intercom System Installation

Many hospitals use intercoms as an auxilliary method of communicating between departments, in lieu of the main telephone system. Naturally the additional cabling can be a considerable cost factor in such a system. With the IP networked digital networked intercom system supplied by PAS, this hospital was able to bolt the system onto it's considerable IT network.

Our client was a major hospital in the North West which needed to replace its aging intercom system which was no longer maintainable. A system which would enable the extensive site wide IT cabling to be used was preferred, and the TOA N-8000 system was selected.

For more information on this project, click here.

Aintree University Teaching Hospital