Intercom Cables

An intercom cable is a fine cross-section, multicore low-current cable that carries voice, call and door automation signals between the bell panel at an apartment or housing complex entrance and the in-unit stations. It is used in the intercom, doorbell and interphone installations of apartment buildings, housing complexes and workplaces; Mekas's 13-core DT13 products are also listed under the name elevator control cable. In this category, 8-core DT8 and 13-core DT13 cables in 0.14 mm² and 0.22 mm² cross-sections, in PVC, halogen-free (HF, HFFR) and PE sheathed versions, are sold by the meter from the Mekas, Reçber and 2M brands. Choose the number of cores according to the wiring diagram of the intercom system, the cross-section according to the distance between the panel and the farthest unit, and the sheath material according to the installation location. A PE sheath is preferred for outdoor and damp installation conditions, and a halogen-free sheath for indoor lines in projects that require it. An intercom cable is not a category-rated data cable; it is not a substitute for the Cat5e or Cat6 cable that the manufacturer requires for IP-based video intercom systems.

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How to choose Intercom Cables

An intercom cable is a fine cross-section, multicore low-current cable that carries voice, call and door automation signals between the bell panel at an apartment or housing complex entrance and the in-unit stations. It is used in the intercom, doorbell and interphone installations of apartment buildings, housing complexes and workplaces; Mekas's 13-core DT13 products are also listed under the name elevator control cable.

  • Clarify the circuit duty first: power distribution, control, fire safety, Ethernet or analog signal.
  • Compare conductor cross-section, core count, insulation and shielding against the installation route.
  • Switch to the proper cable family early when flex duty, oil resistance, halogen-free jacket or fire integrity is required.

Frequently asked questions

What is Intercom Cables and where is it used?

An intercom cable is a fine cross-section, multicore low-current cable that carries voice, call and door automation signals between the bell panel at an apartment or housing complex entrance and the in-unit stations. It is used in the intercom, doorbell and interphone installations of apartment buildings, housing complexes and workplaces; Mekas's 13-core DT13 products are also listed under the name elevator control cable.

What should I compare when choosing Intercom Cables?

Choose the number of cores according to the wiring diagram of the intercom system, the cross-section according to the distance between the panel and the farthest unit, and the sheath material according to the installation location.

Where can I find technical details for Intercom Cables products?

An intercom cable is not a category-rated data cable; it is not a substitute for the Cat5e or Cat6 cable that the manufacturer requires for IP-based video intercom systems.

Intercom Cables Selection Guide: Technical Criteria & Application Standards