1838 MULTI-DOOR

1838 MULTI-DOOR

ACCESS CONTROLLER

Inside view of DKS 1838 Multi-Door Controller showing internal circuit board and wiring.

A simple little box delivers so much

  • Program from the DKS Cloud (requires DKS connection service subscription) with your laptop or tablet or from your dedicated PC using the Remote Account Manager software (free download at doorking.com/software).
  • Voice and Data (programming) Connection over either Cellular, Internet, or copper POTS lines
  • Transaction Buffer stores the last 8000 events. Know the “Three W’s” of Access Control: who, where, when
  • Control access by means of Cards, Digital PIN Codes or Wireless Transmitters
  • Call Stations provide communication via telephone network from an entry point to a designated office
  • 2-Year Limited Factory Warranty

 

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Cellular Connection

A wireless solution for connecting managers and users to access control systems. Voice and data via the AT&T 4G LTE network.

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Internet Connection

Plug and Play solution that provides both voice and date via your existing internet connection. *DKS subscription service required

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Expandable

Up to 48 access points with wired tracker boards, or 24 with wireless tracker boards.

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DKS Cloud Programming

available with DKS Cellular, VoIP
Internet or IM Server subscriptions.

Technical diagram showing the enclosure dimensions of the DKS 1838 Controller.

Specification chart for the DKS 1838 Multi-Door access controller showing phone memory, entry codes, device codes, door control, elevator control, programming options, and transaction buffer capacity.

TECHNICAL FEATURES

MECHANICAL

Control 3 Doors / Gates, expandable to 48 with Tracker Expansion Boards
Capacity of 3000 Maximum Users (telephone numbers), 8000 Transactions, 8000 Wiegand Device Codes
Access Control Devices include: Card Readers, RF Transmitters, Digital Code, Automatic Vehicle ID Systems, most 26-bit Wiegand Devices

Connection Options1

Cellular powered by AT&T 4G LTE
Internet select DK VoIP or your own VoIP provider
POTS Plain Old Telephone service 2
1. Connection options noted will incur additional cost for required hardware and/or service subscriptions.
2. POTS connection is not recommended for programming as modem communications can no longer be guaranteed.

Specifications

Live Transactions (requires TCP/IP internet connection or RS-232 connection) True Anti-Pass Back
31 Security (permission) Levels, 29 Programmable with
4 Time Zones each
Elevator Control: 8 Elevators max, 64 Floors each Elevator
Built-In Clock / Calendar: 8 Hold-Open Time Zones
3-Door Access Controller
Access Control for up to 3000 Users
Stores up to 8000 Card or other Access Device Codes
8000 Event Transaction Buffer
Holiday Schedule
8 Hold Open Time Zones
Database Import / Export Feature

Optional

Tracker Expansion Boards • Elevator Control Boards
TCP/IP Network Adapter • Wireless Modem
RS-232 Connecting Cable

Miscellaneous

Environmental: -10°F to 140°F (-23°C to 62°C)
Device Communication is 26-bit Wiegand
Shipping weight approximately 20 lb (9 kg)

Electrical Requirements

16 VAC, 20 VA System Power
16 VAC, 20 VA Wiegand Power
250 MA
UL Listed Power Transformers provided
Ringer Equivalence 0.0 A
Jack Type: RJ11C or WUp to 30 Holidays can be added to Access and Hold Open Time Zones

Complies with UL 294
Enclosure is NEMA 4x rated

ETL listed certification logo for DKS cellular and access productsFCC (US) DUF6VT-12874-OT-T
DOC (CAN) 1736 4528 A

AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other AT&T marks contained herein are
trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

120 Glasgow Avenue, Inglewood, California 90301 U.S.A. 
Tel: 310-645-0023   FAX: 310-641-1586
www.doorking.com

© 2025 All Rights Reserved. Product specifications may change without notice. Rev. 8/25

National Apartment Association
Door and Access Systems Manufactures Association International
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