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Stainless steel flush-mount IP intercom panel with call button and LED indicator

Valcom, Inc

Valcom, Inc VIP-172AL-ST IP Intercom Flush Mount surveillance accessory

SKU CH-H70V-CTKFJ

A flush-mount IP intercom with SIP doorphone, door relay and 300-metre line extender for secure peer-to-peer or gateway-managed installations

  • DetailsVC-VIP-172AL-ST IP Intercom- Flush Mount
  • SIP doorphone integrates with Cisco, Nortel, Avaya and most IP telephone solutions
  • Flush-mount stainless steel housing provides weather-resistant and tamperproof security
  • Cat 5/6 RJ45 LAN/WAN 10/100 connection enables easy plug-in installation up to 300 meters
  • Door/gate relay plus door-ajar notification adds access-control functionality
  • Web-based firmware upgrades and DHCP setup require no dedicated servers

Valcom VIP-172AL-ST IP Intercom

The Valcom VIP-172AL-ST is a flush-mount SIP doorphone designed for building entry points that need secure, server-free communication. It connects to Cisco, Nortel, Avaya and most modern IP telephone systems through a single RJ45 jack. The call button can reach any SIP address or Valcom gateway, while automatic VOX talkback keeps operation hands-free. A long line extender supports runs up to 300 metres over Cat 5 or 6 cable.

Passive thermal design and PoE power

The stainless steel housing dissipates heat without fans, so the unit runs silently in lobbies, corridors or exterior walls. Power arrives over the same Ethernet link at 10/100 speeds, removing the need for a local supply or separate wiring. Low power draw lets the intercom share a switch with cameras and access readers without budget concerns. DHCP configuration means the device joins the network automatically on first boot.

Vandal-resistant flush mount with relay control

The flush stainless steel faceplate resists tampering and weather, suiting exposed entrances and high-traffic areas. A built-in door or gate relay lets the intercom release locks directly from the call station. LED status indicators show registration and call state at a glance. Web-based firmware upgrades and a browser interface handle setup without proprietary tools. The system scales to thousands of units through a Valcom gateway for campus-wide paging.

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Brand nameVALCOM
Model nameVC-VIP-172L-ST

Questions about this item

How do I install the VIP-172AL-ST and which wiring step is most often missed?

Mount the stainless-steel unit flush, run Cat 5 or 6 to the RJ45 jack for LAN/WAN 10/100 connectivity, and enable DHCP or set a static IP; the step often missed is wiring the door/gate relay so the call button actually releases the lock.

What maintenance or replacement will the VIP-172AL-ST need over time?

The web-based firmware is upgradeable through the built-in web interface, so plan periodic updates; the LED status indicator and weather-resistant seals should be inspected annually, and the long line extender supports runs up to 300 meters if cabling is ever replaced.

What is the first limit reached under sustained heavy use of the VIP-172AL-ST?

The all-call feature can address 1000 units through a Valcom Gateway, so the practical ceiling is the number of endpoints the gateway can manage rather than the intercom itself.

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