DIY doorphone key repair

In detail: do-it-yourself doorphone key repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

Currently, many apartment and private houses are equipped with a device such as an intercom. To open a door equipped with this device, you must have a key.

But what if the intercom key does not work? Below we will consider the reasons why the intercom key stops working, and what to do in this case.

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The intercom is a system of electronic access to the premises. It works on the principle of “friend or foe” recognition. For identification, the electronic unit of the device reads information from a special key.

The intercom key is a special electronic device of small size. Although the keys are similar in appearance to each other, each of them has its own principle of operation and a unique code.

The code is a sequence of zeros and ones. It is unique to each device. When the key is applied to the outdoor panel, the information is read and compared with that in the intercom memory.

Keys come in various modifications. By the type of device, the keys to the intercom can be divided into the following types:

    The Touchmemory is a contact key. The principle of its operation is as follows: at the moment of contact, the data of its identifier is transferred to the memory of the intercom reader module.

The identifier has 64 bits and is almost impossible to forge.

The compact microcircuit is housed inside a sealed case made of impact-resistant steel.

They are distinguished by their reliability, since they are encoded using an 8-digit alphanumeric code that cannot be faked.

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The above two types of keys are the most common.

By type of work, the keys are divided into the following types:

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  1. Resistive. There is a certain schema inside the key. The value of the resistive element is the code. The disadvantage of this type is that the code is the same for all residents of the house.
  2. Reed switches. The operation of this key is based on the interaction of a pair of elements: a vacuum flask inside the reader and a permanent magnet inside the key.
  3. Optical. They are rarely used, since they are based on the action of a light or photodiode pair. To open the door, the key is brought to the special holes through which it is read.

If the intercom key suddenly stops working and does not open the door, you need to find out the cause of the breakdown. There may be several of them.

  • Perhaps the key is not damaged, it is just that the intercom installation company changed the codes. In this case, it happens that some of the keys stop working.
  • Proximity keys include a chip and an antenna. If they break off, then the key only needs to be redone.

In case of failure of the resistor key, it is impossible to repair it yourself. You need to order a new one.

If the key was blocked by a temporary filter or physically damaged, it also cannot be restored.

If you still need to get into the house, you can try the following methods:

  • Each of the intercoms has standard codes, by entering which you can open the door. Codes are individual for each doorphone model.
  • Reprogramming of intercom settings. To do this, you need to enter the settings mode.

You can purchase such a key from an organization that installs and maintains such devices.

If the key card from the intercom is demagnetized, it can be restored by overwriting the identifier.

The card has a high level of security.

If the device is such that it cannot be overwritten, all that remains is to purchase a new key.

Each key from the intercom has its own individual code. The new key must also be entered into the system or programmed.

  • First, you need to enter the electronic key into the device memory. After that, the electromagnetic lock will react to the key, "recognizing" it.

Thanks to the programming procedure, safety is increased, since an unauthorized person can no longer enter the entrance.
Usually, the programming process takes place when the intercom is installed. At the same time, keys are entered into the electronic memory. The lock settings are also saved.

At this stage, the time for turning on / off the electromagnet is set; it can be different for different types of intercoms.

  • After all the settings, the key is checked by a test: the intercom must respond to its own key and not open the door upon contact with another type of key.
    • Domofon-keys company, st. Suschevskaya, 29, 7 (499) 391-55-42
    • MAXKEY company, Bolshoi Starodanilovskiy per., 2, bldg. 7, 7 (495) 755-18-84
    • STARNEW online store, st. Sharikopodshipnikovskaya, 11, building 7, office 451, 7 (495) 133-01-73
    • Consumer Services Center, Chernyshevsky Ave., 16, 7 (812) 987-64-57
    • Key-making workshop, Komendantsky prospect, 35, building 1, 7 (921) 325-00-08
    • Firm "Master Minutka", Ligovsky pr., 50, building 2, 7 (812) 448-05-50

    Having considered all the possible nuances of this problem, it becomes clear that if the key fails, it is practically impossible to do something on your own. You need to contact a specialist. The company will help you replace the key with a new one, do everything you need to do and use the intercom.