Bell System DDA Audio Door Entry Panel with Halo Buttons

Bell System DDA Audio Door Entry Panel with Halo Buttons

This is the entrance panel from Bell System's DDA range, sold as a panel on its own. Bell designed its DDA panels to meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Bell says the Act requires service providers and landlords to consider reasonable adjustments to the physical features of their premises. Choose from 1 to 19 buttons, flush or surface mounting, and standard height, extended, keypad or LCP versions.

The panels are made in 2.5mm 316 marine grade stainless steel. Each vandal resistant push button has a high-visibility halo ring for partially sighted visitors. Two bright indicator lights are permanently engraved 'Speak Now', for when a call has been answered, and 'Door Open', for when the resident has triggered the lock release. In Bell's standard DDA audio systems the panel works with an integral speech unit, Model 801 telephones and a Model 203 fail-secure lock release.

Key features

• Made in 2.5mm 316 marine grade stainless steel
• Each vandal resistant push button has a high-visibility 'halo' ring
• Two bright indicator lights, permanently engraved 'Speak Now' and 'Door Open'
• Extended panels (DDAP-EXT) for use by able-bodied and wheelchair users at different heights
• Keypad versions (CS-DDAP) for resident access
• Flush mounting, with surface versions listed for 1 to 3 buttons

Choosing the right option

Pick the number of ways first, one for each flat. Standard height panels have one halo button per way; under wheelchair users, Bell's brochure says the one station extended panel includes two halo buttons. Flush panels are set into the wall and surface panels fit on it; surface versions are listed for 1 to 3 ways. Choose a keypad version for resident access, or an extended panel where wheelchair users need to reach the panel.

• Standard height panel: The DDA panel with halo buttons and the two indicator lights, without the extended length (codes such as DDAP-4/VR and DDAP-3/VRS).
• Extended panel: A longer DDA panel that able-bodied and wheelchair users at different heights can both use (DDAP-EXT codes).
• Standard height panel with coded keypad: CS-DDAP-1/VR, which Bell's price list calls a combined 1-way DDA VR audio panel, adding a keypad for resident access.
• Extended panel with coded keypad: CS-DDAP-EXT-1/VR, listed by Bell as a 1 way DDA extended panel with keypad.
• LCP laser-cut panel: DDA-LCP2 and DDA-LCP3, listed as 2 and 3 button DDA panels; Bell uses LCP for its laser cut panels, and the price list gives no other detail.

Options and prices

25 options, from £143.23 to £691.69 including VAT. Pick yours from the boxes above; each stock code below is the Bell System order code.

Specifications

You may also need

• Bell System DDA Audio Door Entry Kit with Halo Buttons
• Bell System DDA Video Door Entry Panel with Halo Buttons
• Bell System 801 Audio Door Entry Telephone
• Bell System Door Entry Panel Spares and Speech Units
• All Bell System door entry

Common questions

Which telephones does this panel work with?

Bell's standard DDA audio systems pair the DDA panel with an integral speech unit, a 12V DC power supply, Model 801 wall-mounting telephones and a Model 203 fail-secure lock release. Bell's DDA brochure does not list other telephones for the DDA audio panel, so check the rest of your system before ordering.

What is the difference between the standard height and extended panel?

Bell's extended panels are longer, so able-bodied and wheelchair users at different heights can both use them. In the same part of its brochure, Bell says the one station panel includes two high-visibility halo buttons. The DDA brochure does not give panel sizes, so confirm the dimensions before cutting a recess for a flush panel.

Are there push buttons that light up?

Bell offers vandal resistant stainless steel push buttons that are permanently lit with a bright green ring, as an alternative to the standard high-visibility halo buttons, to aid partially sighted visitors. They are not one of the options listed on this page.

Can an induction loop be added for hearing aid users?

Bell's DDA brochure describes a panel inductive loop module for hearing-aid users that can be included on any of its vandal resistant panels. The weather resistant module is fixed to the rear of the panel and the front is engraved with the internationally recognised symbol. It is not one of the options listed on this page.

How long will my Bell System order take?

Many Bell panels and kits are engraved and built to order, so lead times vary by model. Call 01902 902251 or email sales@zenithsecurityco.co.uk before ordering and we will confirm the current lead time. We ship nationally to England, Scotland and Wales.

Can I get trade prices or advice on the right kit?

Yes. Installers can apply for a Zenith trade account, and our team can help you match panels, telephones and power supplies for your building. Call 01902 902251 or email sales@zenithsecurityco.co.uk.

Supplied by Zenith Security Co, Wolverhampton. Website zenithsecurityco.co.uk, call 01902 902251 or email sales@zenithsecurityco.co.uk. We ship nationally to England, Scotland and Wales; delivery is charged at checkout. Browse all Bell System door entry or our intercoms and door entry range.