DoorKing 1834 Manuals & Support

The DoorKing 1834 is a PC programmable telephone entry system for apartments, gated communities and commercial sites. Visitors find a resident on the single-line LCD and call them, and the resident opens the gate from a touch-tone phone.

It has 3,000 phone numbers, 255 area codes, an 8,000 event log and two relays. It is a telephone entry system only, with no card access or expansion.

Identify your model

The 1834 has large A and Z scroll buttons and a CALL button. It comes in surface, flush and wall mount cabinets with a stainless steel faceplate. Compare the 1830 series models on the DoorKing comparison chart below.

Key specs

Capacity 3,000 phone numbers, 255 area codes
Entry codes 4 digits, same capacity as phone numbers
Display Single line, 20 characters, 1/2 in
Relays 2
Event log 8,000 events
Power 16 VAC, 20 VA
Programming Keypad, phone, PC via internet, modem or RS-232
Operating temperature 10 to 145 °F

Manuals and documents

Installation Manual

Programming Guide

Wiring Diagram

Parts List

Spec Sheet

Troubleshooting

These systems are programmed from the keypad, a touch-tone phone or a PC with DoorKing Remote Account Manager software.

System dead

  • Check for 16 VAC at the system power terminals. Each system comes with UL listed transformers.
  • Do not run 16 VAC system power more than 200 ft from the transformer.

Noise on the phone line

  • Use twisted pair phone wire rated for outdoor or burial use.
  • Ground the cabinet and keep phone wires out of conduit with AC power.

Common questions

From the front keypad, from a touch-tone phone, or from a PC with DoorKing Remote Account Manager software over the internet (DKS server), modem or RS-232.

No. The 1834 is telephone entry only. For cards, PIN codes and transmitters with expansion to 16 entry points, see the 1835 or 1837.

Mount any keypad or entry system at least 6 ft from a gate or gate operator, or where the user cannot reach the gate while using it.

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