Grandstream Smart IP Video Door Station GDS Series
Smart Facility Management
Grandstream's GDS3725/3726/3727 are Smart IP Video Door Stations that also serve as high-definition IP surveillance cameras and IP intercoms, offering facility access control and security monitoring for buildings of all sizes. These powerful IP Video Door Systems offer a 127-degree wide viewing angle, an AI ISP intelligent image processor, a built-in IC & ID card reader and NFC chip, include two built-in microphones and one speaker to support intercom functionality, and offer alarm-in and alarm-out support for integration with existing security devices. They integrate with our GDS Manager software and SecureAccess app.
Comprehensive Security and Control
- 2K ultra HD Camera, supports WDR, offers AI Intelligent Fill Light, and AI ISP
- Strong security protection against external magnetic interference using Solid State Relay (SSR)
- Built with a metal casing to make it IP66 weatherproof and IK10 vandal resistant (GDS3725 & GDS3726); Built with a plastic casing IK07 and IP66 weatherproof (GDS3727)
- Supports multiple door opening methods, such as PIN, IC/ID cards, NFC, BLE, APP, QR-Code, SIP Call
- Supports AI-based behavior analysis
Quick Technical Break Down
- Maximum video resolution and photo snapshots of 1920*1080
- Maximum frame rate of 30FPS
- 2 microphones and a 3 Watt speaker
- Up to 5,000 RFIDs can be supported by a single device
- Weatherproof, vandal-resistant, and wall bracket support
- SecureAccess is a smart-device application specifically built for Grandstream's new GDS solutions. It supports monitoring and unlocking GDS-controlled doors, visitor management, monitoring devices, and more. Further information on SecureAccess is available later in this document.
GDS3720 Quick Comparison Chart
| GDS3725 | GDS3726 | GDS3727 | |
| Access Control | 2x Relay (SSR) | 1x Relay (SSR) | |
| Alarm Input | 3x Alarm in | 2x Alarm in | |
| Alarm Output | 2x Alarm out | 1x Alarm out | |
| Bluetooth / Wi-Fi | Bluetooth; Yes. Wi-Fi; No | Bluetooth; Yes. Wi-Fi; Yes | |
| Network Interfaces | 1x RJ45 10/100 Mbps port with integrated PoE | ||
| Protection Class | IP66 (EN60529), IK10 (IEC62262) for both metal surface/buttons and lens area | IP66 (EN60529), IK07 | |
GDS3720 Series Competitive Differentiators
Deeply Customized Facility Security
The GDS3720 series offers a range of options for fully customizing the way it helps manage and protect facility access.
- Multiple Door Opening Methods: Support for PIN, RFID, NFC, Bluetooth, App, QR-Code, and SIP call opening methods allows installers to leverage a GDS IP Video Door System in a wide set of access scenarios
- Alarm Compatibility: With up to three alarm inputs and two alarm outputs, a GDS can be configured with various security devices such as visual/audio alarms, door release buttons, security sensors, sirens, lighting controls, and more. Additionally, smart behavior technology allows GDS systems to automatically trigger real-time alarm pushes on their own.
Cloud Access Control & Management
The SecureAccess App is a cloud-based access control management solution that is compatible with the GDS3720 Series of Smart IP Video Door Stations.
- Complete Management: Employees, users, guests, or residents can all be managed via the application, depending on the deployment scenario. Door stations, alarms, and app-based facility access can all be customized and controlled through SecureAccess.
- Monitoring and Security: Specified users can monitor GDS3720 series devices in real-time and access device functionality such as alarm pushes and door strikes. Additionally, detailed logs of unlocks, calls, snapshots, recordings, and alarms are all accessible from the app.
Damage and Tamper Resistant Casing
With significant hardware improvements, a GDS3720 device can withstand more rigorous deployments.
- IP66: GDS casing is completely protected from dust and protected against powerful jets of water from any direction.
- IK10/IK07: The GDS series casing qualifies for either IK10 or IK07 impact resistance, allowing the devices to withstand substantial vandalism and tampering
- Solid-State Relay: A solid-state relay eliminates the risk of electromagnetic interference that could cause unauthorized access to a facility
High-Quality Voice and Video
The GDS3720 Series of Smart IP Video Door Stations have a variety of features and technology to ensure a high-quality user experience.
- Video: A 2K camera and ISP technology capture clear images even in low-light conditions
- Voice Clarity: An AI-powered background noise reduction microphone and speaker combination ensures high-quality audio. Additionally, two built-in microphones and one speaker support full intercom functionality and offer alarm-in and alarm-out support
GDS3720 Series Deployment Scenarios
Offices
Small offices to large businesses can all use an advanced facility access and monitoring solution that integrates with their unified communications platform.
- GDS3720 devices can be used to ensure only employees can access specified parts of an office, and a wide range of access options can be utilized that integrate with HR and management Systems
- SecureAccess and GDS Manager can be used to create temporary visitor passes that will allow them to access the office and then expire
Multi-Unit Residential
Residential buildings such as apartments, dorms, and other multi-unit facilities can use a GDS to secure either the entire building or each separate unit.
- Multiple devices in the series support a wide variety of residential deployments, including a keypad model, various alarm configurations, and more
- Residential users can use an existing IP phone within their unit to answer calls initiated from a GDS door station and allow guests entry
Education
Schools, colleges, and universities can leverage GDS devices to secure campus buildings, dorms, labs, and administrative areas, ensuring both student and staff safety
- Front desk and security staff can monitor facility access, view event logs, create visitor profiles, and more, all from the SecureAccess application
- GDS3720 smart IP video door stations can be connected to auxiliary alarm input and output devices to help create a complete solution
GDS3720 Series Grandstream Product Integration
UCM IP PBX Platform
- A Grandstream UCM IP PBX platform is the anchor of any UC deployment, it can be used to assign a GDS smart IP video door station with an extension
- Once an extension is assigned to the GDS, the UCM IP PBX can then be leveraged to map call, alarm, and intercom routes throughout the facility depending on the GDS model
Desktop Endpoints
- Grandstream IP phones can be integrated in a variety of ways with the GDS series of facility access systems, primarily as being endpoints that the GDS can call
- Upon placing a call, Grandstream endpoints that pickup the call can be customized to have a dynamic softkey presented to open the electronic door striker that's connected to the GDS
GDS Manager and SecureAccess
- GDS Manager and SecureAccess can be used to manage and monitor GDS series devices. GDS Manager is an on-site software, whereas SecureAccess is a cloud-based app. They provide a wide variety of additional features and functionalities GDS devices
- Monitoring and control GDS facility access devices within a deployment can be done via these platforms, this includes viewing video feeds, speaking through A GDS, and activating peripherals connected to the GDS
- SecureAccess and GDS Manager can be used to create "users" that may have RFID cards, key-fobs, and access codes related to them. User access can be customized by time periods, privilege levels, and more
Facility Management
- The GDS series is also capable of integrating with other Grandstream facility management devices such as the GSC intercoms and facility control stations
- The call button on all GDS devices can be configured to call out to a paging group, allowing a GDS device to be used as a paging station, keypad models can provide this functionality by dialing a paging group extension
- The GSC3570 is a powerful intercom and facility control station and is an ideal device to monitor, call, and manage a GDS series facility access system and its connected peripherals