Set up Hikvision Apartment Intercom System Leave a comment

Below is the practical way to install this as an 8-unit Hikvision IP apartment intercom system.

Important: choose either the DS-KD3003-E6 or the DS-KD9203-E6, not both, unless you are doing multiple entrances.

1. Power and cabling layout

The DS-KH6350-WTE1 indoor stations can be powered by 12V DC or standard PoE, and Hikvision lists the model as supporting IEEE 802.3af standard PoE.

The DS-KD3003-E6 door station is listed with 12V DC power and less than 10W draw, so do not assume the PoE switch will power it. Use the PoE switch for network connection, and use a separate 12V DC power supply for the door station.

The DS-KD9203-E6 is also listed as 12V DC, with 13W power consumption, so it should also be powered from a separate 12V DC supply, not from PoE.

Recommended wiring:

Internet Router / Main Network
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        | LAN cable
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Gigabit Uplink Port on Hikvision NS-0318P-130(B) PoE Switch
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        | PoE Port 1  -> Indoor Monitor 1, Room 101
        | PoE Port 2  -> Indoor Monitor 2, Room 102
        | PoE Port 3  -> Indoor Monitor 3, Room 103
        | PoE Port 4  -> Indoor Monitor 4, Room 104
        | PoE Port 5  -> Indoor Monitor 5, Room 105
        | PoE Port 6  -> Indoor Monitor 6, Room 106
        | PoE Port 7  -> Indoor Monitor 7, Room 107
        | PoE Port 8  -> Indoor Monitor 8, Room 108
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        | Network cable only
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Door Station DS-KD3003-E6 or DS-KD9203-E6
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Separate 12V DC power supply to door station

The NS-0318P-130(B) has 16 PoE ports, 130W total PoE budget, and up to 30W per PoE port, so 8 x KH6350 monitors at roughly 5W each is comfortably within the switch budget.

2. Switch setup

No programming is required on the NS-0318P-130(B). It is an unmanaged switch, so once it has power, it starts working. Ports 9 to 16 support long-range extend mode up to 250m, and ports 1 to 8 are high-priority ports.

For this install, I would normally use:

Port 1 to 8: 8 x indoor monitors
Port 9: door station network connection
Uplink RJ45: router / internet / main network

If any cable run is over 100m, use ports 9 to 16 for those longer runs. Use solid copper Cat5e or Cat6, not CCA cable, especially for long PoE runs.

3. Mounting

Door station

For the DS-KD3003-E6, the unit has a 3.5 inch colour screen, keypad, card reader, 2-way audio, web-based interface, IP65 rating, 12V DC power, and flush/surface mounting options depending on bracket choice.

For the DS-KD9203-E6, the unit has a 4.3 inch screen, facial recognition, card reader, keypad, web interface, Ethernet port, IP65 rating, and flush mounting.

Install the door station at a practical entry height, usually around 1.4m to 1.5m from finished floor level to the camera/keypad area. Seal around the outdoor mounting box properly to preserve weather resistance.

Indoor monitors

The KH6350 is a 7 inch touch screen indoor station with Hik-Connect mobile control, remote live view, remote unlock, quick setup wizard, and the ability to configure the system from the touch screen.

Install each monitor inside the relevant unit, usually near the entry door or a convenient wall location. Run one Cat6 cable from each monitor back to the PoE switch.

4. Door lock wiring

Use the door station relay to trigger the lock, but do not power the lock from the door station unless the installation manual specifically allows it for that lock type. Best practice is to use a separate lock power supply.

Typical electric strike wiring:

12V lock PSU positive -> Door Station COM
Door Station NO       -> Electric strike positive
Electric strike negative -> 12V lock PSU negative

For a maglock, usually use NC/COM instead of NO/COM, because a maglock is normally powered and releases when power is interrupted.

Also wire these if required:

Exit button / REX button -> Exit input on door station
Door reed / door contact -> Door contact input on door station
Lock PSU                 -> Electric strike or maglock

Use a diode or MOV across DC locks where required to reduce relay damage from back EMF.

5. Network preparation

Before programming, decide your room numbering. Example:

Room 101 -> Indoor Station 1
Room 102 -> Indoor Station 2
Room 103 -> Indoor Station 3
Room 104 -> Indoor Station 4
Room 105 -> Indoor Station 5
Room 106 -> Indoor Station 6
Room 107 -> Indoor Station 7
Room 108 -> Indoor Station 8

Keep all devices on the same LAN/subnet during setup. Example:

Router:       192.168.1.1
Door station: 192.168.1.50
Monitor 101: 192.168.1.101
Monitor 102: 192.168.1.102
Monitor 103: 192.168.1.103
Monitor 104: 192.168.1.104
Monitor 105: 192.168.1.105
Monitor 106: 192.168.1.106
Monitor 107: 192.168.1.107
Monitor 108: 192.168.1.108

You can use DHCP initially, but for a building intercom I would set static IP addresses after activation.

6. Activate the devices

Use SADP Tool, iVMS-4200, or the web interface.

Basic activation process:

1. Connect your laptop to the same network as the PoE switch.
2. Open SADP Tool.
3. Find the door station and all 8 indoor stations.
4. Activate each device with the same secure admin password.
5. Set static IP addresses.
6. Confirm you can ping or access each device.

7. Configure the door station

Log in to the door station web interface using its IP address.

Set:

Device type: Main door station
Door station number: 0 or 1
SIP / intercom network: enabled
Network: static IP
Time zone: Australia/Sydney
NTP: enabled if internet is available
Unlock relay time: usually 3 to 5 seconds

For DS-KD3003-E6, configure card and PIN access if required.

For DS-KD9203-E6, configure face, card and PIN access if required. The product supports facial recognition, card reader, keypad, and up to 5,000 faces according to the Security Wholesalers listing.

8. Configure each indoor monitor

On each KH6350 monitor, run the setup wizard.

For each monitor, set something like:

Indoor Station 1:
Room No: 101
IP: 192.168.1.101
Main door station IP: 192.168.1.50

Indoor Station 2:
Room No: 102
IP: 192.168.1.102
Main door station IP: 192.168.1.50

Repeat for all 8 monitors.

The important part is that each indoor monitor has a unique room number. When someone enters 101 on the door station keypad, it should call the monitor assigned to Room 101.

9. Test calling

At the door station:

1. Press/call Room 101.
2. Confirm Monitor 101 rings.
3. Answer the call.
4. Test 2-way audio.
5. Press unlock from the monitor.
6. Confirm the door strike or maglock releases.
7. Repeat for Rooms 102 to 108.

Also test from each monitor:

Live view door station
Unlock door
Audio level
Ring volume
Missed call / message storage

10. Hik-Connect mobile app setup

For remote app use, you normally add the system to Hik-Connect through the main indoor station or door station, depending on firmware and project design.

General approach:

1. Connect the system to the internet through the router.
2. On the monitor, enable Hik-Connect / platform access.
3. Check that status shows Online.
4. Scan the QR code from Hik-Connect.
5. Share access to the relevant resident if needed.

For apartments, be careful here. You usually do not want every resident seeing every device. Configure access per apartment/user.

11. Final checklist

Before handover:

All 8 monitors powered by PoE
Door station powered by correct 12V DC PSU
Door station connected to network
All devices activated
Static IPs assigned
Room numbers assigned correctly
Each room can be called from door station
Audio works both ways
Unlock works
Exit button works
Door contact works, if installed
Hik-Connect online, if required
Admin password recorded securely
Firmware updated where appropriate

Key warning

The PoE switch is suitable for powering the 8 x KH6350 monitors, but for these apartment door stations you should allow for a separate 12V DC power supply at the door station. That is especially important for the DS-KD9203-E6, which is clearly listed as 12V DC / 13W, not PoE-powered.