Akuvox NS-2 2-wire network switch — front

Akuvox NS-2 2-wire network switch — left three-quarter view

Akuvox NS-2 2-wire network switch — right three-quarter view

Akuvox NS-2 6-Port 2-Wire IP Network Switch for DIN Rail — AK-NS-2

Name: Akuvox NS-2 6-Port 2-Wire IP Network Switch for DIN Rail — AK-NS-2
Brand: Akuvox
SKU: AK-NS-2
Price: 255 AUD
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Reference: AK-NS-2

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Akuvox NS-2 is the heart of a multi-device Akuvox 2-wire system: a DIN-rail switch that connects to your LAN and sends both power and network down up to six existing two-wire pairs to Akuvox 2-wire door phones and monitors. Stocked in Australia by Infront Technologies.

✓6 × 2-wire ports plus 1 × RJ45 10/100 to the LAN
✓Powers and networks R20A-2, R20K-2, E12S-2, C313W-2 and S562W-2
✓48 V DC (1.25 A) or 24 V DC (2 A) input — supply sold separately
✓Up to 300 m per run in star wiring at 48 V · DIN rail · 161 × 90 × 65 mm

Apartment tower — the kind of existing building the Akuvox NS-2 brings onto IP over its old intercom pairs

Akuvox · NS-2 · 2-wire IP network switch

Six old intercom pairs,
one IP network.

The AK-NS-2 is Akuvox’s NS-2 2-wire switch. It takes Ethernet from your network and a 48 V or 24 V DC supply, then feeds power and data to up to six Akuvox 2-wire devices over the pairs an analogue intercom used — so a whole house or small building can move to IP without rewiring.

This SKU is the NS-2 switch.

You receive the NS-2 and its DC power cable, per the Akuvox quick guide. The 48 V or 24 V DIN-rail power supply is not included — the Akuvox HDR-60 48 V supply suits it.

In the box

1 × Akuvox NS-2 2-wire IP network switch
1 × power cable with DC connector

What you also need(sold separately)

48 V DC 1.25 A (or 24 V DC 2 A) power supply, e.g. Akuvox HDR-60
35 mm DIN rail in a cabinet or enclosure
Ethernet connection to your router or switch
Akuvox 2-wire devices: R20A-2, R20K-2, E12S-2, C313W-2, S562W-2

Upgrade a whole building’s intercom.

Put the NS-2 where the old intercom power supply lived. Each existing pair becomes an IP link for a door phone or monitor, with calls also reaching the Akuvox SmartPlus app.

Akuvox NS-2 2-wire IP network switch, three-quarter view

Six ports

Power and data down each pair.

Six 2-wire ports each carry power and network to one Akuvox 2-wire device — up to six loads per NS-2 — with one 10/100 RJ45 uplink to your LAN.

Power, Host, Slave and Network LEDs show status at a glance. Larger sites can cascade several NS-2 units over 2-wire.

Distance

Up to 300 m per run.

With a 48 V supply and star wiring (one pair per device), Akuvox rates 300 m on 24, 20 or 18 AWG cable. On 24 V it’s 150 m (24 AWG), 250 m (20 AWG) or 300 m (18 AWG).

Series (daisy-chain) wiring at 48 V: up to 6 devices over 100 m on 24 AWG, 250 m on 20 AWG or 300 m on 18 AWG.

Apartment buildings where 2-wire runs of up to 300 m reach each entrance and unit

Akuvox 2-wire door phone installed beside an apartment entrance door

Compatibility

The whole Akuvox 2-wire range.

Works with R20A-2, R20K-2 and E12S-2 door phones and C313W-2 and S562W-2 indoor monitors.

Add an NC-2 in Slave mode on a port to connect a standard PoE IP door phone such as the R20A.

How it works

Installing the NS-2.

Mount

Clip the NS-2 and its power supply onto a 35 mm DIN rail.

Power

Connect a 48 V or 24 V DC supply with the supplied DC cable.

Uplink

Patch the RJ45 port to your router or switch.

Land the pairs

Connect each device’s pair to a 2-wire port and check the LEDs.

At a glance

Key specs — AK-NS-2

Brand: Akuvox
Reference: AK-NS-2
Communication: TCP/IP
RJ45: 1 × 10/100 Mbps
2-wire ports: 6 pairs
Max loads: 6 Akuvox 2-wire devices; multi-level cascade supported
Working voltage: 48 V or 24 V DC
Power supply needed: 48 V / 1.25 A or 24 V / 2 A (not included)
Star distance (48 V): 300 m on 24, 20 or 18 AWG
Star distance (24 V): 150 m (24 AWG) · 250 m (20 AWG) · 300 m (18 AWG)
Series distance (48 V): 24 AWG 100 m / 6 devices · 20 AWG 250 m / 6 · 18 AWG 300 m / 6
Indicators: 4 — Power, Host, Slave, Network
Installation: DIN rail
Size: 161 × 90 × 65 mm
Working temperature: −20 °C to +50 °C
Working humidity: 10–90%
Warranty: Australian warranty via Infront Technologies

Pair it with

Builds a 2-wire system

Power

Akuvox HDR-60 48 V supply

DIN-rail 48 V 1.25 A supply that matches the NS-2 rating.

Door

R20A-2, R20K-2 or E12S-2

Akuvox 2-wire door phones powered from an NS-2 port.

Monitor

C313W-2 or S562W-2

Akuvox 2-wire indoor monitors on further ports.

Watch

See it in action

Akuvox 2-wire SIP video intercom overview

Answers

Common questions

Is a power supply included?

No. The NS-2 comes with a DC power cable; it needs a 48 V DC 1.25 A or 24 V DC 2 A supply. The Akuvox HDR-60 48 V DIN-rail supply suits it.

How many devices can it run?

Up to six Akuvox 2-wire devices. Larger systems cascade more NS-2 units over 2-wire.

48 V or 24 V?

48 V gives the longest runs: 300 m in star wiring on 24–18 AWG cable. 24 V reduces star runs on 24 AWG to 150 m.

Can I daisy-chain devices on one pair?

Yes, in series wiring. At 48 V Akuvox rates up to six devices over 100 m on 24 AWG, 250 m on 20 AWG or 300 m on 18 AWG.

Can a normal IP door phone connect?

Yes, through an Akuvox NC-2 adaptor in Slave mode, which gives the door phone PoE Ethernet from an NS-2 port.

The 2-wire switch, local stock.

Pair the NS-2 with the Akuvox HDR-60 48 V supply for the longest runs. For a single door phone and monitor, the Akuvox 2-wire kit runs without an NS-2. Order through Infront Technologies for Australian stock and wiring advice.

Installation & safety notice

Low-voltage product (SELV). The NS-2 needs a 48 V DC 1.25 A or 24 V DC 2 A supply (not included), and then powers connected Akuvox 2-wire devices over their pairs, per the Akuvox NS-2 datasheet and quick guide. Treat as SELV low-voltage equipment.

When a licensed tradesperson is required. Concealed data and intercom cabling is customer cabling under AS/CA S009 and must be installed by an ACMA-registered cabler. Electric locks, maglocks and lock power supplies may require a licensed electrician or security installer.

The mains side of the DIN-rail power supply must be wired by a licensed electrician. Keep the PLC-S cascade lead at least 5 cm away from the PLC1–6 leads, as Akuvox specifies.