Add video visitor identification to a custom Aiphone GT Series entrance station with the Aiphone GT-VB Camera Module.

The GT-VB is the internal video camera module used in Aiphone GT Series modular entrance stations. Featuring a 1/4" CMOS camera, approximately 170° horizontal wide-angle coverage, digital pan/tilt/zoom capability, and an integrated illuminator LED, the GT-VB provides clear entrance video to compatible GT Series video tenant and security stations.

The GT-VB installs behind the separately sold GT-VP Camera Module Panel and mounts in compatible GF-2F, GF-3F, or GT-4F modular entrance frames.

Key Features

• Genuine Aiphone GT-VB

• Camera module for GT Series modular entrance stations

• 1/4" CMOS camera

• Approximately 170° horizontal viewing angle

• Approximately 100° vertical viewing angle

• Digital Pan / Tilt / Zoom

• Wide and zoom viewing modes

• Integrated illuminator LED

• Automatic night illumination capability

• System-powered through GT video-bus equipment

• Uses Aiphone #871802 2-conductor video wiring

• IP43 protection rating

• Compatible with GT-VP exterior camera panel

• Mounts in GF-2F, GF-3F, or GT-4F front frames

• Suitable for direct-select or digital-directory GT entrances

Product Specifications

Manufacturer: Aiphone
Model: GT-VB
Series: GT Series
Product Type: Entrance Station Camera Module
Camera Type: 1/4" CMOS
Viewing Area: Approximately 100° Vertical × 170° Horizontal
Pan / Tilt / Zoom: Digital
Illuminator: Built-In LED
Power Source: Supplied by GT Video Bus / GT-VBC System
Wire Type: 2-Conductor, Solid, Non-Shielded, PE Insulated
Recommended Wire: Aiphone #871802 Series
Protection Rating: IP43
Operating Temperature: 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)
Material: Self-Extinguishing PC+ABS Resin
Mounting: GT Modular Front Frame
Height: 3-11/16"
Width: 4-1/4"
Depth: 1-1/2"
Compatible Frames: GF-2F, GF-3F, GT-4F

170° Wide-Angle Camera

The GT-VB provides an approximately:

170° Horizontal × 100° Vertical

camera viewing area.

The wide field of view allows compatible tenant stations to see a broad area around the building entrance, helping identify visitors who may not be standing directly in front of the camera.

Digital Pan / Tilt / Zoom

Compatible GT Series video tenant stations can electronically adjust the image provided by the GT-VB.

Available functions can include:

• Wide view

• Zoom view

• Digital pan

• Digital tilt

Because these functions are digital, the GT-VB does not rely on a mechanically moving camera assembly.

Compatible Video Tenant Stations

The GT-VB can provide entrance video to compatible GT Series stations including:

GT-1C7

7" Video Tenant Station

Provides:

• Large color display

• Digital pan/tilt/zoom

• Hands-free communication

• Door release

• Guard calling

GT-1C7W

7" App-Compatible Video Tenant Station

Adds compatible mobile-app functionality to the GT Series system.

GT-1M3

3.5" Video Tenant Station

Compact GT Series video answering station.

Illuminator LED

The GT-VB incorporates an illuminator LED to improve visitor visibility in low-light conditions.

The module can be configured for:

• Automatic Night Illumination

• Illuminator Always Off

With automatic illumination enabled, the LED can activate during an entrance call when low-light conditions are detected.

Camera Startup View

Internal GT-VB DIP-switch settings allow the installer to configure the initial camera display behavior.

Depending on system configuration, the entrance video can begin in:

• Zoom view

• Wide view

• Zoom followed by wide

• Wide followed by zoom

These are installation settings rather than separate product variants.

GT-VP Camera Panel Required

The GT-VB is the internal electronic camera module.

For a complete modular installation, pair it with:

GT-VP – Camera Module Cover Panel

Component Relationship

GT-VB = Internal camera module

GT-VP = Exterior camera cover panel

The GT-VP provides the finished exterior face and protects the camera module within the entrance assembly.

GT-VP Panel

The compatible GT-VP panel is constructed from zinc die-cast material and provides the exterior camera opening and illuminator window.

Approximate panel dimensions:

Height: 3-3/4"
Width: 4-5/16"
Depth: 5/16"

The GT-VP is sold separately.

Modular GT Series Entrance Design

The GT-VB is one component of Aiphone's customizable GT Series modular entrance system.

A complete entrance can combine:

• GT-VB – Camera Module

• GT-VP – Camera Panel

• GT-DB or GT-DB-VN – Audio Module

• GT-DBP – Audio Module Panel

• GT-SW – Call Switch Module

• GF-1P / GF-2P / GF-3P / GF-4P – Call Panels

• GT-NSB – Digital Directory Module

• GT-NSP-L – Digital Directory Panel

• GT-10K – Keypad Module

• GF-10KP – Keypad Panel

This modular design allows installers to configure an entrance based on the building's exact requirements.

Direct-Select Video Entrance

A direct-select modular video entrance can use:

• GT-VB – Camera Module

• GT-VP – Camera Panel

• GT-DB or GT-DB-VN – Audio Module

• GT-DBP – Audio Panel

• GT-SW – Call Switch Module

• GF-1P, GF-2P, GF-3P, or GF-4P – Call Panel

Visitors press the appropriate call button while the GT-VB provides video to the selected tenant station.

Digital Directory Video Entrance

For larger buildings, the GT-VB can be incorporated into a digital-directory entrance using:

• GT-VB + GT-VP

• GT-DB / GT-DB-VN + GT-DBP

• GT-NSB + GT-NSP-L

• GT-10K + GF-10KP

This provides:

• Video identification

• Digital tenant directory

• Direct tenant dialing

• Access-code entry

• Hands-free audio communication

• Door release

Compatible Front Frames

The GT-VB mounts in compatible GT modular entrance frames including:

GF-2F

2-Module Front Frame

For compact modular assemblies.

GF-3F

3-Module Front Frame

Common for direct-select video entrance configurations.

GT-4F

4-Module Front Frame

Provides additional module positions for larger custom entrances.

Compatible Back Boxes

Flush installations can use the back box corresponding to the selected frame:

• GF-2B – 2-Module Back Box

• GF-3B – 3-Module Back Box

• GT-4B – 4-Module Back Box

Select the back box based on the complete entrance-station configuration.

Surface-Mount Options

Compatible hooded surface-mount enclosures are available when flush mounting is not practical.

Examples include:

• GT-102HB – 2-Module Surface Enclosure

• GT-103HB – 3-Module Surface Enclosure

• GT-104HB – 4-Module Surface Enclosure

Choose the enclosure according to the total number of modules in the finished entrance station.

Recommended Video Wiring

The GT-VB uses:

2-Conductor, Solid, Non-Shielded, PE-Insulated Cable

Recommended Aiphone wire:

• 87180250C – 18 AWG | 500'

• 87180210C – 18 AWG | 1,000'

• 871802P10C – 18 AWG | Plenum | 1,000'

The #871802 family is used for applicable GT Series video and power circuits.

GT-VBC Video Bus Controller

The GT-VB receives video-bus power and communicates through the:

GT-VBC – Video Bus Control Unit

The GT-VBC distributes GT Series video signals between:

• Entrance camera modules

• Video tenant stations

• Compatible guard stations

• Video distribution adaptors

The GT-VBC and related system power equipment are sold separately.

Audio & Video Wiring

A typical modular GT video entrance uses two separate 2-conductor buses.

Audio / Data

Use:

Aiphone #872002 Series

Video

Use:

Aiphone #871802 Series

The GT-VB connects to the video portion of the system.

GT-4Z Video Distribution

Large GT Series video systems can also use:

GT-4Z – 4-Way Video Distribution Adaptor

to distribute the video bus to multiple tenant-station branches.

The GT-4Z is system equipment and is not included with the GT-VB.

Entrance Light / Camera Configuration

GT-VB internal configuration switches also support system functions involving compatible:

• Entrance lighting

• Surveillance camera integration

These functions depend on the complete GT Series design and additional equipment.

Always follow Aiphone's current programming and installation instructions when enabling auxiliary camera or lighting functions.

IP43 Protection

The GT-VB carries an IP43 protection rating when installed as intended within the compatible GT entrance assembly.

The environmental protection of the finished entrance depends on the complete:

• Camera panel

• Front frame

• Back box or enclosure

• Installation method

Ideal Applications

• Apartment buildings

• Condominium complexes

• Commercial office buildings

• Mixed-use developments

• Student housing

• Senior-living properties

• Multi-tenant residential buildings

• Controlled-access entrances

• GT Series video intercom systems

• Existing GT entrance repairs

• Modular entrance upgrades

Important Ordering Information

This listing is for the GT-VB camera module only.

The GT-VP exterior camera panel is sold separately and is required for a typical modular installation.

The following are sold separately unless specifically stated:

• GT-VP camera panel

• GT-DB or GT-DB-VN audio module

• GT-DBP audio panel

• GT-SW call switch

• Call-button panels

• Digital directory

• Keypad

• Front frame

• Back box

• Surface-mount enclosure

• GT-VBC video bus controller

• GT-BC audio bus controller

• PS-2420UL system power supply

• Video and audio wiring

• Tenant stations

Verify the complete GT Series entrance configuration before ordering.