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The Contacta STS-K009-IP-L-B IP55 Outdoor Surface Mounted Entry System is built for two-way communication at outdoor and open-air locations where staff and customers need to talk through a security screen, gate, drive-through window, or reception barrier. Whether it's a parking garage entry gate, a fast-food drive-through, a distribution center receiving door, or a mass-testing or health-clinic curbside station, this system delivers high-quality audio through Contacta's weatherproof call unit and dedicated indoor staff speaker/microphone.
The complete kit includes everything you need: a K009-IP surface-mounted call unit with front-mounted call button, audible alert, and integrated LED for low-light visibility; an STS-SU1-B black staff speaker and microphone unit for the indoor operator station; a high-performance amplifier; a power supply; and an under-counter hearing loop aerial for T-coil-compatible hearing aid users on the staff side. The K009-IP call unit is IP55-rated for protection against water and dust ingress, so it's built to sit outside year-round in real-world weather without degrading.
Behind the scenes, the STS-K009-IP-L-B pairs a rugged 15W speaker and omnidirectional microphone in the outdoor call unit with a cardioid staff microphone and 5W speaker at the operator station. The precision-tuned amplifier delivers clear audio across the full speech range, while the call unit's LED and audible alert make sure staff know the moment a customer needs attention. Rugged, reliable, and designed for high-traffic entry points where a standard indoor intercom would fail.
FAQS:
Q: What does the IP55 rating mean and where can this be installed outdoors?
A: IP55 is an ingress protection rating that means the unit is protected against dust ingress and against water jets from any direction. In practical terms, that means it can be installed on an exterior wall exposed to rain, wind-driven precipitation, and dust without needing an additional weather enclosure. It's suitable for outdoor gates, drive-through windows, parking garages, and similar exposed locations.
Q: What is different about this kit versus the indoor STS-K001, K002, or K003?
A: The STS-K009-IP-L-B is designed for outdoor entry applications, not indoor counter service. The customer-side unit is a weatherproof call unit with a physical call button and LED for low-light visibility, not a countertop speaker and microphone. It's the right choice for gates, drive-throughs, parking garages, and outdoor pickup or reception windows. Choose the indoor K-series kits for bank teller counters, pharmacy windows, ticket booths, or similar indoor locations.
Q: How does the call button work?
A: A customer presses the front-mounted call button on the outdoor unit, which triggers an audible alert on the staff side to notify the operator. Once acknowledged, a handsfree conversation channel opens between the customer and staff.
Q: How many components come in the kit?
A: The complete set includes the STS-A31H amplifier, K009-IP surface-mounted call unit, STS-SU1-B staff speaker and microphone unit, IL-AE99 under-counter hearing loop aerial, and PS-55 power supply.
Q: Does this include a hearing loop for customers with hearing aids?
A: The IL-AE99 hearing loop aerial included in the kit is designed for under-counter installation on the staff side. If you need customer-side hearing loop coverage at the outdoor call unit, that's not a standard use case for this kit, contact us at 800-207-2259 to discuss options.
Q: What colors are available?
A: The STS-K009-IP-L-B ships in Black Powder Coated Leatherette. That's the only finish option for this outdoor-rated kit.
Q: Is installation complicated?
A: The electronics are plug-and-play, but the outdoor call unit needs to be surface-mounted at head height on the exterior wall of the customer entry point, with cable routing back to the indoor amplifier and staff unit. Plan for a professional installer if you're not comfortable running low-voltage cable through walls or if your installation requires conduit for the outdoor cable run.
Features:
Applications:
The STS-K009-IP-L-B Outdoor Entry System is designed for any outdoor setting where clear communication is required through a screen, gate, or barrier. Ideal for:
Technical Specifications:
System Components:
STS-A31H Window Intercom Amplifier
K009-IP Surface Mounted Call Unit (IP55 Outdoor)
STS-SU1-B Staff Speaker & Microphone Unit
IL-AE99 Under-Counter Hearing Loop Aerial
PS-55 Power Supply
The Contacta STS-K009-IP-L-B IP55 Outdoor Surface Mounted Entry System is built for two-way communication at outdoor and open-air locations where staff and customers need to talk through a security screen, gate, drive-through window, or reception barrier. Whether it's a parking garage entry gate, a fast-food drive-through, a distribution center receiving door, or a mass-testing or health-clinic curbside station, this system delivers high-quality audio through Contacta's weatherproof call unit and dedicated indoor staff speaker/microphone.
The complete kit includes everything you need: a K009-IP surface-mounted call unit with front-mounted call button, audible alert, and integrated LED for low-light visibility; an STS-SU1-B black staff speaker and microphone unit for the indoor operator station; a high-performance amplifier; a power supply; and an under-counter hearing loop aerial for T-coil-compatible hearing aid users on the staff side. The K009-IP call unit is IP55-rated for protection against water and dust ingress, so it's built to sit outside year-round in real-world weather without degrading.
Behind the scenes, the STS-K009-IP-L-B pairs a rugged 15W speaker and omnidirectional microphone in the outdoor call unit with a cardioid staff microphone and 5W speaker at the operator station. The precision-tuned amplifier delivers clear audio across the full speech range, while the call unit's LED and audible alert make sure staff know the moment a customer needs attention. Rugged, reliable, and designed for high-traffic entry points where a standard indoor intercom would fail.
FAQS:
Q: What does the IP55 rating mean and where can this be installed outdoors?
A: IP55 is an ingress protection rating that means the unit is protected against dust ingress and against water jets from any direction. In practical terms, that means it can be installed on an exterior wall exposed to rain, wind-driven precipitation, and dust without needing an additional weather enclosure. It's suitable for outdoor gates, drive-through windows, parking garages, and similar exposed locations.
Q: What is different about this kit versus the indoor STS-K001, K002, or K003?
A: The STS-K009-IP-L-B is designed for outdoor entry applications, not indoor counter service. The customer-side unit is a weatherproof call unit with a physical call button and LED for low-light visibility, not a countertop speaker and microphone. It's the right choice for gates, drive-throughs, parking garages, and outdoor pickup or reception windows. Choose the indoor K-series kits for bank teller counters, pharmacy windows, ticket booths, or similar indoor locations.
Q: How does the call button work?
A: A customer presses the front-mounted call button on the outdoor unit, which triggers an audible alert on the staff side to notify the operator. Once acknowledged, a handsfree conversation channel opens between the customer and staff.
Q: How many components come in the kit?
A: The complete set includes the STS-A31H amplifier, K009-IP surface-mounted call unit, STS-SU1-B staff speaker and microphone unit, IL-AE99 under-counter hearing loop aerial, and PS-55 power supply.
Q: Does this include a hearing loop for customers with hearing aids?
A: The IL-AE99 hearing loop aerial included in the kit is designed for under-counter installation on the staff side. If you need customer-side hearing loop coverage at the outdoor call unit, that's not a standard use case for this kit, contact us at 800-207-2259 to discuss options.
Q: What colors are available?
A: The STS-K009-IP-L-B ships in Black Powder Coated Leatherette. That's the only finish option for this outdoor-rated kit.
Q: Is installation complicated?
A: The electronics are plug-and-play, but the outdoor call unit needs to be surface-mounted at head height on the exterior wall of the customer entry point, with cable routing back to the indoor amplifier and staff unit. Plan for a professional installer if you're not comfortable running low-voltage cable through walls or if your installation requires conduit for the outdoor cable run.
Features:
Applications:
The STS-K009-IP-L-B Outdoor Entry System is designed for any outdoor setting where clear communication is required through a screen, gate, or barrier. Ideal for:
Technical Specifications:
System Components:
STS-A31H Window Intercom Amplifier
K009-IP Surface Mounted Call Unit (IP55 Outdoor)
STS-SU1-B Staff Speaker & Microphone Unit
IL-AE99 Under-Counter Hearing Loop Aerial
PS-55 Power Supply
