Nomenclature names of BAS-IP devices

Nomenclature names of BAS-IP devices

BAS-IP device model names follow a structured format that encodes device type, model number, and functional modifications.

Example:
AA-14FBS

  • AA — device type (multi-tenant call panel);

  • 14 — model number;

  • FBS — modification code (flush mount + UKEY reader + enhanced screen).

Use this guide to decode BAS-IP model names and quickly identify the device category, model generation, and supported features:

❶ Model name structure

BAS-IP device names follow a standardized format:

Device Type + Model Number + Modification Code

Standard format

Component

Position

Description

Example

Component

Position

Description

Example

Device type

First 2–3 letters

Product category identifier

AA, AV, AQ

Model number

2 digits

Specific device model variant

01, 07, 14

Modification code

2–4 letters (no separator)

Reader type, installation type, features

FB, FBL, FBIS

Examples of valid model names: AA-11B, AQ-07LL, AA-14FBS

 

❷ Device type codes

Call panels & stations

Code

Device type

Description

Code

Device type

Description

AA

Multi-tenant call panel

Multi-apartment entrance panels

AV

Individual call panel

Single-family or villa entrance panels

BA / BI

Multi-button call panel

Panels with multiple call buttons

CV

Call station

Call and intercom stations

Indoor monitors

Code

Device type

Description

Code

Device type

Description

AQ

Indoor monitor

User indoor video monitor

AP

AL

AK

AU

AG

AT

AZ

CM

Operator monitor

Centralized operator monitoring station

AM

Concierge monitor

Concierge or reception desk monitor

LW

2-Wire monitor

Indoor monitor for 2-wire systems

Access control & readers

Code

Device type

Description

Code

Device type

Description

CR

Reader / Controller

Access control readers and controllers

MR

Reader

Standalone card readers

CE

Controller

Access control controllers

EVRC

Elevator controller

Elevator access control

Mounting brackets

Code

Device type

Description

Code

Device type

Description

BR

Bracket (Surface + Canopy)

Surface mounting brackets with weather protection or desktop installation

BF

Bracket (Flush)

Flush mounting brackets

BS

Bracket (Surface)

Surface mounting brackets

BC

Bracket (Corner)

Corner or angle mounting brackets

System components

Code

Device type

Description

Code

Device type

Description

SH

Peripherals

Accessories and peripheral devices

UPS

Uninterruptible power supply

Backup power units

SW

2-Wire Module

Power-over-2-Wire system modules

Installation accessories

Code

Device type

Description

Code

Device type

Description

BB

Mounting box

Mounting or junction boxes

ILM

Induction loop module

Hearing assistance loop kits

❸ Model number guidelines

The model number consists of 2 digits following the device type code.

Examples:

-01
-02
-05
-12

These numbers identify specific device models or hardware generations.

For indoor monitors, the model number may also indicate the screen diagonal size.

Examples:

AU-04 — indoor monitor, model 04;
AQ-07LL — indoor monitor with a 7-inch display.

 

❹ Modification codes

Modification codes describe the device configuration.
They may include information about the reader type, installation type, supported features, and integrations.

Multiple modification codes can be combined in one model name.

Example:

AA-14FBS

F — flush mounting;
B — UKEY reader;
S — enhanced screen.

 

Reader type codes

Code

Technology

Code

Technology

T

Reader included

E

EM-Marin RFID reader

M

Mifare RFID reader

B

BLE + EM-Marin + Mifare (multi-technology reader)

WT

No card reader

Installation type codes

Code

Meaning

Application

Code

Meaning

Application

S

Surface mounting

Surface installation

F

Flush mounting

Recessed or in-wall installation

Feature Codes

Code

Meaning

Description

Code

Meaning

Description

D

IP camera / Linux OS

Built-in IP camera in newer models

L

Lite version

Reduced functionality, often without a camera

H

Hybrid

Compatible with third-party analog or digital systems

K

Keyboard

Integrated keypad

FP

Fire point

Fire alarm integration

IC

Info call

Information call function

S

Enhanced screen

Higher resolution or IPS display

I

Induction loop output

Hearing assistance compatibility

A

Battery compatible

Supports connection to battery backup

F

Face recognition

Facial recognition capability

W

Wi-Fi

Built-in Wi-Fi module

C

Protective case

Additional protective enclosure

Integration codes

Code

Meaning

System compatibility

Code

Meaning

System compatibility

FBC

Laskomex compatible

Supports Laskomex digital systems

FBV

Vizit compatible

Supports Vizit coordinate-matrix systems

Language marking codes

The final letter of the model name may indicate the language used for external labels:

Code

Meaning

Label language

Code

Meaning

Label language

E

English

External labels in English

R

russian

External labels in russian

 

❺ Special product categories

UPS series

UPS devices include additional equipment indicators:

Code

Meaning

Application

Code

Meaning

Application

DP

Door power

Backup power for entrance panels

Examples:

UPS-DP — backup power for entrance panels;
UPS-DP/F — backup power with fire alarm input;
UPS-3DP — backup power with three output power lines.

 

SH series — peripheral devices

All peripheral devices start with SH-.

Identifiers and key fobs

Model

Description

Technology

Model

Description

Technology

SH-01E

Key fob

EM-Marin

SH-02M

Mifare

SH-02M4

Mifare, 4 KB memory

SH-02M8

Mifare, 8 KB memory

SH-03

Identifier

UKEY

 

Network switches

Model

Description

Technology

Model

Description

Technology

SH-20.4

Ethernet switch

4-port

SH-20.8

8-port

SH-20.16

16-port

SH-20.24

24-port

SH-20.32

32-port

 

Control & interface modules

Model

Description

Model

Description

SH-12

External Wiegand I/O module

SH-16

16-loop alarm expansion module

SH-40

Lock delay module

SH-42

Two-lock control module

SH-42.2

Lock control (locks 1–2)

SH-42.4

Lock control (locks 3–4)

SH-42.6

Lock control (locks 5–6)

SH-42.8

Lock control (locks 7–8)

 

EVRC series — elevator controllers

Model

Description

Model

Description

EVRC-16