
Levels of Intercom functionality (in order of complexity)
Equipment/Solution | Functionality | Example(s) |
|---|---|---|
Single-button call station | Initiating calls to a pre-set recipient | Single-button help/emergency call stations (e.g. roadside help points) |
Keypad-equipped call station | Initiating and receiving calls within a network of call stations | Office Intercom arrangements; |
Control desk solution | Handling and automating two-way connections; controlling (forwarding, redirecting, scheduling ...) and monitoring communication connections and handling integrated building management (security alarms, lifts, …) | Reception desk control stations for office buildings; central control stations in transport, infrastructure, healthcare and industrial environments. |
GUI-controlled integrated solution | Full control of all communication and control functions (including integrated third-party systems/components) from a central workstation via operating software with on-screen graphic interface. | Control rooms, central workstations in various industrial, commercial and institutional environments, with integrated third-party systems and communication channels (mobile telecom and data networks, RF transceivers, Building Management Systems, etc.); e.g. Commend ComWIN. |






Levels of Intercom functionality