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Gate intercom problems

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  • 18-07-2012 12:40pm
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    antlyn
    Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭


    My neighbour called me with a problem with her intercom for her gates. The problem is that when a person calls her from the outside intercom unit the person in the house can open the gates from inside and hear the visitor but the visitor can't hear the person who is in the house. Obviously this is important to her for safety's sake. I replaced the outside unit like for like but still have the same problem. Anyone have any ideas? Or should I replace the inside unit next? Thanks


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    #2
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,593 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    antlyn wrote: »
    My neighbour called me with a problem with her intercom for her gates. The problem is that when a person calls her from the outside intercom unit the person in the house can open the gates from inside and hear the visitor but the visitor can't hear the person who is in the house. Obviously this is important to her for safety's sake. I replaced the outside unit like for like but still have the same problem. Anyone have any ideas? Or should I replace the inside unit next? Thanks

    It is a process of elimination.

    My next step would be to test each core of the cable for contunity, conductor resistance and insulation resistance.

    Failing that replace the indoor handset.


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    meercat
    Registered Users Posts: 4,745 ✭✭✭meercat


    replace the handset next(assuming you replaced outdoor unit correctly)
    then i would check the wiring if it doesnt function correctly


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    #4
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,593 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    meercat wrote: »
    replace the handset next(assuming you replaced outdoor unit correctly)
    then i would check the wiring if it doesnt function correctly

    Yes, check that everything is connected as per the schematic.
    All of the cable testing can be carried out with a good multimeter.


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    glynf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    + 1 re. the handset, probably the microphone, they usually have a pot for gain on the PCB, try adjusting that first. If it has a removable handset, check the cord for damage-this often happens with cheaper handsets.


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