DoorKing DKS Cellular Manuals & Support

DKS cellular units connect DoorKing telephone entry systems to DoorKing's cellular service on the AT&T 4G LTE network, so no phone line or internet line is needed. A monthly DKS plan is required.

The 1800-080 carries voice and data for the 1830 series and standard 1800 series systems. The 1800-081 is the Access Plus version, and the 1801-080 is voice only.

Identify your model

Check the part number: 1800-080 voice and data, 1800-081 Access Plus voice and data, 1801-080 voice only. One unit can serve two entry systems, set up as System A and System B.

Key specs

Network	DKS cellular on AT&T 4G LTE
1800-080	Voice and data, 1830 and 1800 series
1800-081	Voice and data, Access Plus models
1801-080	Voice only, 1802, 1803, 1808, 1810 and 1812
Power	16.5 VAC transformer, 12 VDC input for solar or battery
Systems	Up to two entry systems per unit
911	Cannot be used for 911 calls

Manuals and documents

Installation Manual

1800-080 and 1800-081 Voice and Data Cellular System Manual
1800-066 Rev. J, issued 1-19 · 11 pages View PDF: 1800-080 and 1800-081 Voice and Data Cellular System Manual (opens in a new tab)
1800 Voice and Data Cellular System Manual
1800-065 Rev. H, issued 1-19 · 7 pages View PDF: 1800 Voice and Data Cellular System Manual (opens in a new tab)
Voice Only Cellular System Manual
1801-065 Rev. C, issued 1-19 · 5 pages View PDF: Voice Only Cellular System Manual (opens in a new tab)
1514 Cellular Antenna Kit Instructions View PDF: 1514 Cellular Antenna Kit Instructions (opens in a new tab)

Wiring Diagram

1830 Series Cellular Connection Guide
7 pages View PDF: 1830 Series Cellular Connection Guide (opens in a new tab)

Spec Sheet

Cellular Systems Spec Sheet
Rev. 8-26 · 2 pages View PDF: Cellular Systems Spec Sheet (opens in a new tab)

Troubleshooting

No voice or data

Check that the unit is registered on the DKS cellular server with its SIM ID and the plan is active.
Check the wiring to the entry system phone line and RS-232 terminals.

Weak signal

Mount the unit in shade, as high as practical and away from metal.
The optional 1514-014 long range antenna helps in weak signal areas.

Unit overheats

DoorKing removed the module cover to cut heat. Mount it under a canopy or awning out of direct sun.

Common questions

Yes. A DKS cellular plan is required, and the unit is registered with its SIM ID before it works.

The 1800-080 for 1830 series and standard 1800 series systems, the 1800-081 for Access Plus models, and the 1801-080 if you need voice only.

No. DoorKing states the cellular unit cannot be used for 911 calls.