Installer resources
Below is all the information you need to install our products correctly at your property.
IMPORTANT: to ensure you do not void our 2-year warranty, you must be certified to install ButterflyMX.
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Video intercom documentation
Video intercom installation guide
Video intercom network requirements
Video intercom wiring diagram
Power splicing cable guide
AC doorstrike wiring
DC magnetic lock wiring
DC doorstrike wiring
A&E specifications
7″ surface cut sheet
7″ recessed cut sheet
11.6″ surface cut sheet
11.6″ recessed cut sheet
Access control documentation
2-door controller & keypad v2 reader installation guide
Key fobs & cards programming guide
2-door access controller cut sheet
Keypad reader v2 cut sheet
Mullion reader cut sheet
Elevator controls documentation
Elevator controls installation guide
Elevator controls setup options
Elevator controls wiring diagram
Vehicle access documentation
Vehicle reader installation guide
Windshield tag installation guide
Windshield tag programming guide
Vehicle reader cut sheet
Keypad v1 documentation (discontinued)
Keypad v1 installation guide
Keypad v1 troubleshooting guide
Keypad v1 cut sheet
Keylocker documentation
Key locker installation guide
Key locker wiring
Key locker WiFi compatibility installation guide
Key locker cut sheet
20″ Key locker drilling template
16″ Key locker drilling template
General documentation
Product brochure
Frequently asked questions
Can I double up on the extension cable for power? Eg. Can I use a 22/8 AWG for a 50-100 ft run?
Can I use any RJ45 port to terminate the ButterflyMX’s cat5/6 connection?
No, you must ensure the correct port on the correct switch/router is being used to terminate the ButterflyMX’s data connection.
We have limited physical space for a UPS. Why is a UPS device required?
The UPS device is required to provide clean power to the ButterflyMX intercom, which is a full windows computer. We must treat the Butterfly product as an IT asset, not just a low voltage product. Find space for the UPS whether that’s in a drop ceiling or in an equipment box.
Why is the RB5 isolation relay + diode/resistor necessary when wiring a ButterflyMX directly to an electric lock?
This is required to protect the ButterflyMX intercom from inductive kickback.
How many amps can the ButterflyMX relays handle?
The ButterflyMX relays should not be subjected to a larger amount of amperage. We are not concerned with the ButterflyMX relays, we are concerned with the computer behind them.
Why does ButterflyMX sometimes require a dedicated internet account for its products?
When too many networked products share an internet account, they compete for bandwidth. The dedicated internet account ensures the ButterflyMX meets its minimum network requirements.
If ButterflyMX recommends using a third-party card reader system, why is there a card reader inside the intercom?
In recessed ButterflyMX intercoms, there are holes in the backbox. Does this put the product at risk of water damage?
Silicone sealant must be applied to the backbox when installing a recessed ButterflyMX intercom.
