AMX MET-ECOM-DNS-B Fascicule

Installation Guide

MET-ECOM-DNS-B

 

Metreau

™

 Entry Communicator with Display

Overview

The MET-ECOM-DNS-B Metreau Entry Communicator with Display (FG2180-07-BK) can be 
placed at entry points of homes, condos and hotels to provide audio/video communications 
with anyone at a door or gate - all over IP. Any AMX Modero intercom-enabled touch panel 
can interface with the Metreau Entry Communicator and allow residents to open doors, gates 
and more. 

Refer to the Metreau Entry Communicators Operation/Reference Guide (available online at 
www.amx.com) for additional installation details and instructions on positioning the integrated 
video camera, using the Configuration Manager, using the full-duplex intercom, and NetLinx 
Programming information.
Note: The MET-ECOM-DNS-B is intended for installation in interior or protected 
environments.

Product Specifications 

Rear Panel Components

FIG. 2 shows the location of the rear panel components for the MET-ECOM-DNS-B. 

Wiring and Connections

Note: To avoid any damage to the electronic component, installation must be performed in an 
ESD safe environment.
Note: Do not connect power to the MET-ECOM-DNS-B until the wiring is complete.
After you have completed the installation, consult the Using the Configuration Manager 
section of the Metreau Entry Communicators Operation/Reference Guide.

MET-ECOM-DNS-B Metreau Entry Communicator with Display

MET-ECOM-DNS-B Specifications

Power:

• PoE powered – no local Power Supply needed
• IEEE 802.3af Compliant

Front Panel Components:

• OLED Display
• Integrated Color Video Camera
• Speaker
• Dual Color LED Status Bar: (Yellow/ Red) can be used 

to provide feedback, to attract attention for action, or as 
general indicator.

• Pushbutton (Doorbell)
• Microphone

OLED Display:

• 4-bit Gray Scale 
• 1.6” Diagonal Display
• 180° Viewing Angle
• 2000:1 Contrast Ratio
• Unit stores up to 50 .bmp images

Integrated Color Video 
Camera:

• QVGA 320 x 240
• Supports Motion JPEG (MJPEG) and H.263 codecs.
• Viewing Angle: 42°

Speaker:

• 8 Ohm, 2W
• 80dB SPL (sound pressure level at 1 meter)
• Meets G.711 sound standard

Microphone:

• -40 dB sensitivity, built-in echo cancellation (telephone 

quality)

• Full duplex communication
• VoIP Telephony

Rear Panel Components:

• Camera Viewing Angle Adjustment
• Ethernet Port - 10/100 Ethernet with PoE. LEDs show 

communication activity, connection status, speeds, and 
mode information:

SPD (speed) - Green LED lights On when the 
connection speed is 100 Mbps and turns Off when the 
speed is 10 Mbps.
L/A (link/activity) - Orange LED lights On when the 
Ethernet cables are connected and terminated 
correctly, and blinks when receiving Ethernet data 
packets.

• ID/Reset pushbutton: Push to set the NetLinx ID 

(Device only) assignment for the device. Push and 
hold for at least 10 seconds to reset to factory default 
settings.

Speaker

OLED display 

Video Camera

Microphone

Dual Color LED Status Bar (Yellow / Red)

Pushbutton (Doorbell)

MET-ECOM-DNS-B Specifications (Cont.)

Rear Panel Components 
(Cont.):

• Status LED: Green LED provides an indication of both 

the system status and communication status with the 
target Master. 1 blink every 5 seconds indicates there 
is currently active communication between the 
Metreau unit and a target Master.

• 2 Multi-Purpose I/Os (5V): 2-channel binary I/O ports 

for contact closure with each input being capable of 
voltage sensing. Input format is software selectable 
with interactive power sensing for IR ports.

• 2 Low Voltage Relays (1A contact): 2-channel single-

pole single throw relay ports with each relay being 
independently controlled and supporting up to 2 
independent external relay devices.

Dimensions (HWD):

• 6.500” x 4.185” x 1.493”

(16.510 cm x 10.629 cm x 3.792 cm)

Weight:

1.30 lbs (0.59 kg)

Operating Environment:

32° - 104° F (0° - 40° C)

Colors Available:

Black

Included Accessories:

• Installation Kit - includes 2 Phoenix connectors (female, 

3.5mm) and one Ferrite clip.

Other AMX Equipment:

• Rough-In Box (required for installation - FG039-13)
• PS-POE-AF Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) power supply 

(FG423-80) 

• NXA-ENET24 Managed Ethernet Switch (FG2178-60)
• NXA-ENET24PoE Managed Ethernet Switch, Power 

Over Ethernet (FG2178-61)

Certifications:

• FCC Class B
• CE
• IEC60950
• RoHS

MET-ECOM-DNS-B (rear panel)

Camera Viewing 

Ethernet Connection

2 Multi-Purpose I/Os (5V)

2 Low Voltage Relays (1A Contact)

Mounting 

ID/Reset pushbutton

STATUS (red LED)

Angle Adjustment

Magnets 
(2 on each side)