Turn a compatible Windows PC into a fully functional intercom master station with the Aiphone IS-SOFT PC Master Station Software.

Designed for the legacy Aiphone IS Series IP Video Security Communication System, IS-SOFT allows security, reception, and facility personnel to answer intercom calls, view visitors, communicate with other stations, release entrances, receive paging, make announcements, and record video directly to the computer.

Each IS-SOFT package provides a single-seat license for one PC and is intended for maintenance or expansion of an existing Aiphone IS Series installation.

Key Features

• Genuine Aiphone IS-SOFT

• PC Master Station Software

• Designed for legacy Aiphone IS Series

• Converts compatible Windows PC into an intercom master station

• One seat license per PC

• Receive calls from IP video door stations

• View visitors at compatible video entrances

• Two-way intercom communication

• Communicate between stations

• Remote door release

• Answer paging calls

• Make system announcements

• Record video to PC

• Compatible with networked IS Series stations

• Communicates with stations connected through an IS-IPC

• Up to 31 IS-SOFT stations per IP site

• Uses standard IP network infrastructure

• SIP-based IS Series communications

• Legacy / discontinued product

Product Specifications

Manufacturer: Aiphone
Model: IS-SOFT
Series: IS Series
Product Type: PC Master Station Software
Product Status: Discontinued / Legacy
License: One Seat / One PC
Network: 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX
Protocols: TCP/IPv4, UDP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, UDP/IPv6, SIP
Network Bandwidth: 320 kbps to 8 Mbps per IP Unit
Minimum Processor: 2 GHz or Higher
Minimum RAM: 1 GB
Minimum Hard Drive Space: 10 MB Plus Additional Recording Storage
Sound Card: 8-Bit Full Duplex
Runtime: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or Later

Originally Supported Windows Operating Systems

• Windows XP

• Windows Vista

• Windows 7

• Windows 8

• Windows 10

Modern operating systems beyond those originally specified by Aiphone are not guaranteed compatible.

PC-Based Master Station

IS-SOFT replaces the need for a dedicated physical master station at applicable operator locations by using the user's PC.

A compatible workstation can provide functions normally associated with an intercom master, including:

• Incoming-call notification

• Audio communication

• Video identification

• Station selection

• Door release

• Paging

• Announcements

• Video recording

This made IS-SOFT especially useful at security desks, reception desks, and facility-management workstations.

Visitor Identification

When a compatible IS Series video door station calls IS-SOFT, the operator can view the visitor directly on the computer monitor.

Compatible entrance equipment includes models such as:

• IS-IPDV – Surface-Mount IP Video Door Station

• IS-IPDVF – Flush-Mount IP Video Door Station

This allows personnel to visually identify a visitor before speaking with them or releasing the entrance.

Door Release

Authorized IS-SOFT operators can activate door release through a properly configured IS Series system.

Possible controlled devices may include:

• Electric strikes

• Magnetic locks

• Access-control relays

• Gate operators

Door-release hardware, relays, and lock power supplies are separate from the IS-SOFT license.

Station-to-Station Communication

IS-SOFT can communicate with compatible IS Series master, door, and room stations registered within the system.

This allows the PC to function as part of a larger security communication network rather than simply as a door-answering station.

Paging & Announcements

The software supports compatible IS Series paging functions.

Authorized users can:

• Receive pages

• Make announcements

• Communicate with designated station groups

Actual paging capability depends on the installed IS controllers, amplifiers, speakers, and system programming.

Video Recording

IS-SOFT can record compatible IS Series video directly to the PC.

Additional computer storage is required beyond the minimum software installation space.

Recording capacity therefore depends on:

• Available hard drive space

• Number of recordings

• Recording duration

• Video settings

One License Per PC

Aiphone specifies:

One Seat License Per PC

The IS-SOFT license is required during software configuration.

When adding the software to an existing system, programming requires information including:

• Host IP address

• Connection port

• Connection password

• IS-SOFT license key

The IS-SOFT client must also be registered with the host IS Series device.

IS-SOFT System Capacity

Aiphone supports up to:

31 IS-SOFT PC Master Stations Per IP Site

A site cannot consist entirely of IS-SOFT clients.

At least one compatible physical IP device must also be present.

Applicable host/system equipment can include:

• IS-IPC – IP Control Unit

• IS-IPMV – IP Color Monitor Master Station

• IS-IPDV – IP Video Door Station

• IS-IPDVF – IP Video Door Station

IS-IPC Integration

The:

IS-IPC – IP Control Unit

allows hardwired IS Series equipment to participate in an IP-based system.

IS-SOFT can then communicate with compatible stations attached through the IS-IPC.

This allows a PC master to interact with both native IP stations and applicable hardwired stations within the same legacy system.

Compatible IP Master Station

The:

IS-IPMV – Color Monitor IP Master Station

can operate alongside IS-SOFT in an IS Series network.

A system can therefore combine:

• Physical master stations

• PC master stations

• IP door stations

• Hardwired stations connected through IS controllers

Network Requirements

The IS-SOFT software communicates over an IP network.

Legacy Aiphone specifications list:

Network: 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX

Protocols:

• TCP/IPv4

• UDP/IPv4

• TCP/IPv6

• UDP/IPv6

• SIP

Bandwidth:

Approximately 320 kbps to 8 Mbps per active IP unit, depending on communication and video settings.

Multicast Network Considerations

The IS Series uses multicast traffic for functions including:

• Video

• Paging

• Chimes

• Station searching

Networks containing multiple VLANs or routed subnets may require multicast routing and appropriate managed-switch configuration.

This should be reviewed with the facility's network administrator when servicing a larger IS installation.

Original PC Requirements

Aiphone's final published IS-SOFT specification lists the following minimum computer requirements.

Processor

2 GHz or Higher

Memory

1 GB RAM or Higher

Hard Drive

10 MB Minimum

Additional storage is required for video recording.

Sound

8-Bit Full-Duplex Sound Card

The PC also requires the appropriate:

• Microphone

• Speakers

• Headset

according to the desired operating setup.

Display Requirements

Aiphone's legacy IS-SOFT specifications list display resolutions based on monitor configuration:

Single Display: 800 × 600 or Higher

Dual Display: 1024 × 768 or Higher

Triple Display: 1920 × 1200 or Higher

Modern displays generally exceed these original requirements.

Microsoft .NET Requirement

IS-SOFT requires:

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or Later

Because this is legacy software, compatibility should be verified before installing it on a replacement computer.

Windows Compatibility

Aiphone's final published IS-SOFT specification lists compatibility with:

• Windows XP

• Windows Vista

• Windows 7

• Windows 8

• Windows 10

The product predates later Windows releases.

Do not assume compatibility with Windows 11 or newer operating systems without testing the existing IS-SOFT software and license environment.

Moving IS-SOFT to Another Computer

Because IS-SOFT uses licensed PC software, replacing the original workstation requires more than simply copying the application.

Important information may include:

• License key

• Existing network settings

• Host IP address

• Connection port

• Connection password

• Station number

• Station name

• Host registration information

Existing settings should be documented before replacing or decommissioning the original computer.

Legacy IS Series Product

The Aiphone IS Series was discontinued:

June 30, 2021

IS-SOFT should therefore primarily be used for:

• Existing-system service

• Replacement workstations

• Legacy-system maintenance

• Existing IS Series expansion where supported

It should not normally be specified as the foundation of a new intercom system.

Current-System Consideration

For a completely new commercial or security intercom installation, consider Aiphone's current IP intercom platforms rather than starting a new IS Series installation.

Migrating an existing IS system requires review of:

• Existing stations

• Door hardware

• Network infrastructure

• Paging equipment

• Controllers

• System programming

• Recording requirements

• Integration requirements

A current Aiphone platform should not be assumed to be a direct software replacement for IS-SOFT without redesigning the system.

Ideal Applications

• Existing Aiphone IS Series systems

• Security desks

• Reception desks

• Guard stations

• Facility-management offices

• Commercial buildings

• Schools

• Healthcare facilities

• Industrial facilities

• Government buildings

• Corporate campuses

• Parking facilities

• Existing IP intercom networks

• Legacy IS Series repair and maintenance

Important Ordering Information

This listing is for the:

Aiphone IS-SOFT PC Master Station Software / License

The product is:

Discontinued / Legacy

IS-SOFT requires an existing compatible Aiphone IS Series IP system.

A complete IP site must contain an appropriate physical IS Series IP device such as:

• IS-IPC

• IS-IPMV

• IS-IPDV

• IS-IPDVF

IS-SOFT cannot form a standalone IS Series site consisting only of software master stations.

Before ordering for an existing system, verify:

• Existing IS Series equipment

• Host device

• IS-SOFT license requirements

• Computer operating system

• PC hardware

• Network configuration

• Multicast support

• Existing system programming