How to choose a door eye. Installation of the door eye

Think that install peephole complicated? The accumulated experience allows me to argue that this work is perhaps even inexperienced master. I will tell you how to choose high-quality equipment and give instructions with illustrations that will allow you to cope with the work even those who have never put in the door.

The main element of ordinary eyes - wide-angle lenses "Fish eye", which provides a quality overview of the space. Electronic options use the camera.

To begin with, we will analyze what types of eyes are:

Illustration	Description
	Standard eye eye. This option is characterized by simplicity and consists of two parts - the outer and inner, which are twisted with each other. In the design there may be a cap to close the hole from the penetration of light.
	Panoramic door eye. His distinctive feature - lens divided into two lenses. This design allows you to skip a larger light stream. To see the image, it is not necessary to stand closely, you can sit on the side of the design.
	System for double doors . This can be both standard and panoramic option. The design consists of two parts, when installing, it should be especially accuracy that the elements coincide.
	Bulletproof option. Used on the bulletproof door canvases to ensure the reliability of the design. According to the installation method, it does not differ from the usual option.
	Piece periscopes. This option is ideal for those who have small children. You can watch both in the usual position and downstairs, which is very convenient if you need to exclude the option of opening the door to unfamiliar people. The system is quite complex in montage, so specialists are most often the work.
	Electronic video type video. Previously, options from video required a signal setting to transfer it to a monitor or TV. Modern technologies Allowed to make a compact and simple option that anyone else will easily establish.

If you are determined with the type, it is worth dealing with several criteria that are taken into account when choosing:

Corner view. Than it is more, the better the space is visible before entering. In cheap options, the angle is 120 degrees, more perfect - 180 degrees. The highest quality modifications have an overview of over 200 degrees, it allows you to eliminate distortions on the image boundaries;

Thickness door canvas . There may be three products:

up to 60 mm;
up to 100 mm;
over 100 mm.

Any eye option is adjusted by 20-30 mm due to the thread. Some models are supplied different bushings so that you can pick up optimal solution under your door;

Necking diameter. This indicator determines how the size hole must be drilled. If you can choose any option in new designs, then when replacing old elements, the easiest way to choose products of the same size. Most often, the diameter of the inner part is 20 mm;
Material of manufacture. Optics can be plastic or glass, the price of the first option is much lower, but the second is much stronger and more durable. The housing can be made of plastic or metal, the second option is preferable, although it is more expensive.

I will tell about two options for the work: the installation of an ordinary eye and video surveillance option.

Installation of standard eye

We will deal with the installation of the eye in the metal door.

Illustration	Stage description
	Measures are made. We are primarily interested in the thickness of the canvas, the remaining dimensions are not so important. Knowing the thickness, you can choose a suitable door eye, and not to acquire it at random.
	Prepared tool. To perform work, you need your own hands: Screwdriver with a metal drill with a diameter of 5 mm; Feather drill with a diameter of 20 mm; Coronated metal drill with a diameter of 20 mm; Roulette construction. If the diameter of your eye is larger, then the feathers and the crown drill is selected in accordance with the parameters of the product.
	The door of the door canvase is noted. The eyes are usually located in the middle, so with the help of roulette and pencil, mark the middle.
	Marked the height of the aircraft. The standard option is 150 cm from the floor level, but you can raise or lower the eyes so that its use is as comfortable as possible.
	Drilling is performed. First of all, in the metal door you need to drill through hole 5 mm diameter. It is very important to use the drill sufficient length so that it comes out from the reverse side of the door. When drilling special attention Take the horizontal position of the screwdriver. If the opening is powered, then the eyes will become crooked.
	Hole a hole C. outdoor . In a screwdriver or an electric drill, a crown for metal is inserted, with which the hole is expanding to the diameter you need. It is important to work carefully so as not to damage the door cloth and not to drive it.
	Facing drilled on the inside. For work, a feathery drill is used, the main thing is to keep the screwdriver smoothly so as not to go away.
	The hole is cleaned from garbage and checked. Just look through it if there is no distortion, it means everything is done as needed.
	Eyes fastened. To do this, hold it with outside And screw in the inner. If the key has a key, then you can additionally hold the node from the inside.
	The system is checked. Close the door and look into the eyes. This is completed on this.

Installation of electronic eye

Consider how the camera is set:

Illustration	Stage description
	So the camera kit looks like. It includes: Monitor with control buttons; Accumulator battery; Memory card; Camera; Fastener platform. For work, only a screwdriver is needed.
	Battery is inserted. If your system is running from batteries, then power supplies are set.
	Memory card is set. Under it is provided for a special slot, you will not confuse anything in any case.
	Remove protective film between power contacts. Typically, there is a tongue for which you want to pull and thereby remove the protection from the contacts.
	Camera twisted bushing. It will keep an element from the inside, so it is worth removing it in advance.
	The sleeve is inserted into the camera mounting platform. On this preparatory work Completed.
	The platform with the sleeve is put on the door leaf. For clarity, the work is shown on a transparent module that imitating the door with a thickness of 70 mm. Naturally, before changing the system, you need to remove the old eye. If you have new doorAll the features of drilling holes are described above, the technology is suitable for this case.

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How is the door peephole

Do not forget that the door eye is an optical device. Therefore, it cannot function without two main components: eyepiece and lens. The eye body can be made of metal or plastic. Choosing quality, give preference to the metal.

"Fish eye" - also an integral part of the classic door eye. It is intended to increase the image, so people through their eyes seem significantly more. Also in the case placed lenses, from two to fifteen pieces. The number of lenses depends on the length of the device and is responsible for the light.

The lenses in turn can also be two types: glass and plastic. Plastic is relatively cheaper than glass, but quickly fails, loses crystal transparency. The first signs of aging you will find in 2-3 years. Therefore, it is better to get eyes with glass lenses. Additionally, some door eyes are equipped with armor-piercing glass lenses.

The size of the device varies from the thickness of the door canvase. Metal canvas thinner, but in modern doors Practiced multi-layered, so steel door May be thicker old wooden. The next size door eyes are distinguished:

30-55 mm. This is the thickness of the standard entrance door;
55-100 mm. Doors with trim or decorative elements;
More than 100 mm. Armored doors, which are more often used on protected objects, in warehouses for especially valuable goods.

The eye viewing angle fluctuates from 150 to 200 degrees. It is optimal to consider an overview of 180 degrees: so you will see a person and a significant part of the staircase.

When choosing a door eye, pay special attention to the class of the door itself.

Door Eye: Views

Standard. The eyepiece and lens form a single line, and are located opposite each other. The easiest and affordable eye option. It is customary to install on simple models Doors. But even taking into account the availability of this model, we recommend choosing eyes with glass lenses and a metal case - they will serve longer.

Periscopic. Represents more complex design. From the inside there are two eyepieces, and with an external lens. The image transmission to the second eyepiece is performed using mirror lenses. Why do you need such a design? For convenient operation by residents of different growth. If the family has a child and you are afraid to leave him one because he will not be able to look at the door eye - install a periscopic model, for its convenience.

Secret. The outer part of such an eye is located outside the door leaf, usually above or on the ends. Outside, no one guess that a resident of the house can observe.

Panoramic. A large eyepiece, a large diameter of the case and the ability to watch "in both eyes" are dying with difficulties in the installation. Inside the design there are transmit lenses. But the viewing angle is extremely great - you see all staircase.

Electronic eye with a video camera. Most modern view Door eye. It has the function of video filming, recording and even broadcast. Therefore, you can easily find out what happened on the playground in your absence. This look of the eye we will look at in more detail at the end of the article.

Installation of the eye in the metal door

The principle of installation of the door eye is identical for doors from any material, whether steel, wood or veneer. When working with the metal, there is only one principal difference - the thickness of the door and the density of the material. Therefore, you will have to spend more effort and choose a larger eye model. Moreover, metal doors are often complemented. internal trim From MDF and decorative elements that somewhat complicates the task.

Stages of mounting a review device into a metal door:

With the help of chalk or pencil, mark the location of the future eye. Consider the growth of all family members and choose the average value.
In order to avoid deformation interior decoration Doors or its coating stir the film or isolate at the drilling site.
Measure the chassis diameter of the eye. If the details have an internal thread - use the drill wider than the result obtained per half of the millimeter.
You need to drill from the inside, directing the drill to the outside of the door.
Do not recruit the door through. Get to the outer layer exterior decoration And stop. Then make drilling from the outside. This small trick will help to avoid the formation of jar, chipping and irregularities.
From the outside the lens is established. With internal, respectively, eyepiece.
Connect both part of the eye screwing movements.

Electronic door eye: species, advantages, installation

Visual viscosity is a complex type of device that makes life safer. Unlike classic analogues, electronic eye is easy to operate and has an impressive set of functions.

Views

Today it is customary to distinguish three types of electronic eyes:

Wireless with color recording feature.Installed as ordinary eye. The image quality is inferior to monochrome and costs more. But it has a function of video in color.
Monochrome, infrared.Simple installation, IR illumination, convenience in operation. Monochrome eye will become worthy alternative ordinary.
Electronic black and white eyes complete with a matrix chamber.Complex installation, image distortion, small monitor. Of the advantages - affordable price.

Benefits

Despite the complexity of the design and installation, as well as a high price, video input is gaining popularity. What is the reason? Consider the main advantages of an electronic analogue:

Conclusion image on the monitor. It is convenient to those who do not like to pushed and close one eye. From the convenient distance, the panorama of the staircase is visible.
Night vision feature. IR illumination is convenient at night when ordinary eyes simply cannot cope with its main task.
Recording feature. It is suitable for those who particularly relate to security. You can be on the other end of the world, but to know exactly what is happening in your stairwell and who comes to the apartment's entrance door. How it works? The eye connects to a computer or to another device for storing data. Also in each model with the recording function there is a microSD card slot.
Built-in motion sensors. Additional bonus in the security system of the security system. Even in the dark, you will learn that there is someone next to the door. The system is adaptive for both residential facilities and for office premises and warehouses. It is an excellent addition to the main system alarm system.
No need to make a license. Classic systems Video surveillance is subject to compulsory licensing in some cases. The use of electronic eye with the video function does not require license. This is relevant for any purpose from private to commercial.

Installation of electronic eye in the rail door

Different types of electronic eyes are installed according to one principle. However, each of them is worth keeping the individual subtleties that we will tell below.

Install the accurate thickness of the front door. In most cases, the video table includes transition rings, but even they are calculated under a certain size of the door canvase.

The size of the opening in the door directly depends on the diameter of the case. In most cases, the standard connector from the old eye is quite suitable. In some cases, the diameter will have to increase. This can be done with a perforator. To do this, select the nozzle of the desired diameter and drill in turn on each side, without going through. This will help to avoid external door leaf defects.

Next, set the camera into the hole and fix the monitor. Typically, the kit includes special bolts that are easily screwed by a screwdriver. If the peephole is wireless, the fastening of the housing will become the final stage of mounting.

Some models are attached to the door itself either next to the hole from the old eye. You need to carefully read the instructions, and it is better to turn to a specialist.

There are also models operating from the network. With them, additional manipulations are made to connect and disguise the wires. Such devices are not recommended independently.

Connect video video: video

The choice of complexity, price and type of door eye depends on factors such as: doors class, financial capabilities and need to improve security. Take into account the ratio of all these parameters during the choice and installation. Metal doors Gardian correspond to its technical characteristics to any type of eye. In order to improve security, you can order a door with an additional armored web or decorative elements to your taste.

Door eye - a simple and popular device, providing the ability to identify the visitor. With its availability, there is no need to open the door to the visit, only to identify it, which is much safer. A wide variety of these devices allows you to find optimal option And on functionality, and in cost.

Door Eye: Device

Like any optical device, it consists of an eyepiece and lens placed in the housing - plastic or metal. To obtain a larger image, a special lens is installed in the device - "fisheye". And for full-fledged light rendering in the case lenses are placed - from 2 to 15 pcs. The number of latter is determined by the length of the housing.

Since the door leaf can be very different in thickness, the eyes are produced in different lengths.

30-55 mm - standard Length Cases for a regular door.
55-100 mm - as a rule, in models with such a length, doors with cladding or decorated with volumetric parts need.
100 mm and above - super long, for reinforced structures. Obviously, in this case, the number of lenses will be maximal.

The diameter of the housing ranges from 13 to 16 mm and depends on the angle of view that provides the device. The angle of 180 degrees is optimal, as it allows you to see not only the face of the visitor, but also quite most of the platform.

Lenses can be made of glass or plastic. Last material It is highly available at a cost, but is distinguished by a lower indicator of the light and short-lived - loses transparency in about 3 years of operation. Glass, especially used for the manufacture of glasses, is characterized by much greater strength and durability. The image obtained by means of a glass optical system is much higher in quality.

The material and features of the device affect the cost of the product. The most durable and expensive eyes of glass and metal are the most durable - in some cases, an additional insertion from the armor-piercing glass is applied to increase security. But such a device is unlikely to mount on the door from the MDF in the office. At the same time, a fairly cheap plastic eye in the metal door of the 3rd of the safety class will turn into a weak link, reducing the indicators of the entire door block.

The main types of door eyes

Classic - lens and eyepiece is on the same line. This is the most common and most affordable option, since its device does not require any additional solutions. It is selected depending on the thickness of the door and the desired viewing angle. It is recommended to maximize - 180-200 degrees in order to be able to see the entire staircase. In the photo - a sample of a classic door eye.

Periskopic - consists of one external fragment - lens, and two internal - eyepieces. Install the design is more complicated, since the transfer of the image to the second eyepiece is carried out using a system of mirror lenses. It is equipped in cases where the family has a child who is not able to use the standard device. The first eyepiece is mounted at the level of an adult eye, and the second is for a child.
The secret is a device in which the lens is located not on the door canvase, but on the door the doors and disguised.

Panoramic is the most difficult device in the installation, as it is characterized by a large diameter of the housing and a large eyepiece. In its design, transmitting lenses are provided for the right and left eye, which ensures very wide corner Review.
Eye of the camcorder - together with the actual optical device, a small camera for tracking visits and records is mounted.

Installation of the device in a metal door

The technology of the process is the same for any type of door leaf - metal, from an array of wood or veneered. The difference consists in the duration of the procedure, since the drilling of the tree requires less effort than working with the metal, and install the device in the metal flap more difficult. As steel door characterized by a large thickness, and usually finished decorative materials, when choosing, you should pay attention to the length of the housing.

Installation is noted - at the level of the eye or in the upper quarter of the sash.
At the level level, a painting or any other adhesive tape is pasted in order not to damage the finish when working.
The diameter of the case is measured - by part with internal thread, the drill with a diameter of more than 0.3-0.5 mm is selected. It is recommended to use a screw.
The opening of the required diameter is drilled, but in such a way that the end of the drill does not pass through, but only formed a mark on the outside of the canvas. Then drilling continues from the outside. In this way, the chopper or MDF cladding can be avoided.
From the outside, set the lens with outdoor thread, and with the inner - eyepiece. The device twists manually. For a dense connection, a screwdriver is used - it is fixed into the slot on the rim of the eyepiece, and the eyes easily screw up to the stop.

On the video, the process of installing the door eye is presented in more detail.

Our life is now such that you can open the door to the guest only for sure to make sure that one actually stands on that side of that direction. Hear a familiar voice, of course, well ... But, as they say, "to see once ...". And there is nothing gallopped here - "God saved!". Because the door eye is a necessityDigitalized by harsh time. It is not so expensive, but install the door eye in the linen of the entrance door can be.

The eyes are on sale are of a variety of and in size, and in size and price. You can choose any, the main thing is that its installation dimensions correspond to the thickness of the canvas of your input door. But, as a rule, they can almost vary in wide limits.

It is also desirable that the angle of sight of view is at least 170 ° (such eyes are also called wide angular). Then the "guest" does not hide from you and clinging to the wall at the door. And it is better if the outer lens is made of glass, and not from plastic, it scratches less, and therefore durable.

How to install door peephole with your own hands

	So as not to spoil with the layout of the door leaf, on the desired height Stick striped with paper adhesive tape, for example, painting. On it any affordable way Place the position of the center of the opening under the eyes.
	Measuring the landing diameter of the eye (in the part with the internal thread), pick up the drill slightly larger diameter - by 0.3-0.5 mm, the best - screw or corkscrew.

	Drilling the doorbell do not throughout, but only that the instrument guide center is outward, the drilling of the hole continues from the opposite side. Due to this, it will be possible to avoid the veneer pump on the front surfaces of the door.
	Establishing the eyes into two parts, one (with an outer thread) is inserted from the outer side of the door web, and the other, respectively, with the inner, and swing them from hand.
	Tighten the eyes using slots on its inner rim. So that the screwdriver is not broken, her sting should be in both slots. You can simply take a steel plate of suitable thickness.

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The entrance door protects real estate from the outside intervention. She protects households from outsided people. But know what is being done near the apartment or at home, it is also necessary. For this apply door eyes. According to the standards, 0.5-3 meters of near-door space should be viewed through them. Sold various models With interesting features: for a double door (installed immediately in two panels), hidden (it is unobedient to others), protective (bulletproof). Optics occurs, which performs the functions of alarm.

Eye of the door was created by Tester Robert Wood. It happened in 1906, but to use the technology began only after 1960.

Simple system consists of:

lens lens that expands overview outside the apartment;
outdoor rail fixing it;
lateral locks lenses;
hull;
internal nut connecting the external and inner lens among themselves;
eyepiece, which is directed inside;
damper.

The smaller the door thickness, the less the case will be, less lenses will be installed in it. Models that are sold in stores have from 2 to 15 eyepieces.

Main characteristics

Characteristics include length, angle, manufacturing material, diameter, variation of the valve. The parameters are chosen depending on the type of door to which the equipment is mounted. The functions that the device must perform are also taken into account.

Length of the eye

Length depends on the thickness of the door. For this character, all models are divided into:

standard - from 30 to 55 mm;
long - from 55 to 100 mm;
super long - from 100 mm.

For apartment doors It is enough of the standard set.

If the doors are additionally offended by bulk materials, the eyes of the eye to 55 mm are not enough. Therefore, they use long or super-long options.

Corner view

Standard, the viewing angle is 180 degrees. This is possible due to the transfer of the focus of the lens up, but the structural features distort the incoming rays. Manufacturers compensate for errors, increasing the viewing angle of up to 200 degrees to achieve an indicator of 180 degrees.

Long and super long eyes have other optical parameters. Some firms sell equipment in which the optics are equipped with a rear nut. The optical scheme does not change.

Material execution

According to the manufacturing material, there are models with plastic or glass optics. The equipment is divided into such subspecies:

two nuts and hull - plastic;
inner nut and case - plastic, the remaining parts are metal;
two nuts and housing - metal.

The larger the metal is used in production, the higher the cost of the product. The enemy of their silhouette lithium will cost cheaper, more expensive - from black metal.

The optics of glass gives a good image, not blurred, but it is rather fragile. Plastic is not afraid of shocks, but scratches remain. The image is not so clear. In addition, over time, yellow occurs.

Product diameter

Diameter of door optics is different. In standard variations, it ranges from 2 to 3 centimeters. Manufacturers produce models whose diameter exceeds 5 centimeters.

Eye catch, analogues

The valves and dampers allow you to imperceptibly observe and protect the apartment from light. Properly installed valve:

has no sharp corners;
closely closes and does not allow the light rays from the entrance;
when opening and closing does not contact with optics and door.

An analogue of the valve - a mirror spray. It makes the image less bright and clear. At the same time, the buyer of the model with a mirror spraying is not experiencing that the damper scratches the accessories.

Types of door eye

The view that has simple design and an angle of review 180 degrees is considered standard. Other models were developed that work in the same way, but at the same time increase the viewing angle and give large defense. Among them:

or fishery, which has two lenses - the near-door space is visible better;
a bulletproof version from special durable materials that protects people from intruders;
counted, which is in an unexpected place, because of what is unobedient to others;
double - Designed for a double door, allows you to see what is happening for the outer door;
periskop - convenient for families with small growth children or people with disabilities (conveniently viewed from a low distance);
which is a miniature copy of the simplest video surveillance camera;
the model with the motion sensor notifies the owners when the door occurs.

Smart species Capable to track what is happening in the stairwell and record information on the external drive. They consist of a chamber, monitor, power supply. The microscopic chamber is placed inside the eye. Equipment unnoticed.

How to choose?

When choosing door option It is important to take into account specifications. Among them important parameter - Viewing angle. Standard options give 180 degrees. It does not allow to provide reliable protection. Periscopes, telescopic nozzles allow you to increase the viewing angle, make a visible space near the door itself. Also worth paying attention to:

Photosensitivity. This data is written in the parameters. If they are high, then you can consider what is happening outside the door with minimal entry lighting.
Type of shell. Models without a housing are easier to install and install, but corps are reliable.
Production material. Longer serve hardware. Plastic are not reliable, although they are cheaper.

Door optics are selected, based on constructive features and protection requirements. Buy modern option for ordinary apartment irrational. Simple is clearly not suitable if there are many valuable things at home. So that foreign people do not penetrate the dwelling, it is better to buy high-quality equipment.

Installation of the door eye

Installation of standard equipment happens quickly. This can be done independently. Electronic videos, which transmit information to the digital screen, are mounted longer, because the wizard paves the cable from the door to the recorder according to the scheme. The order of work when installing a simple eye is as follows:

applying the door markup in the selected place;
drilling hole with a perforator or drill (size depending on the size of the eye);
installation on the outside;
twisting base on the inside.

Installation, assembly of periscopes, double models, smart door eye better entrust to professionals. They will be able to assemble them reliably.

Those who are a little familiar with a locksmith can be mounted independently, adhering to instructions. Need a drill or perforator, a ruler for measuring, level. When working, you need to observe the boundaries so that the eyes do not hesitate and tightly in contact with the upholstery.

Manufacturers

Select any one manufacturer as the best, it is impossible. Buyer's strategy - to explore the parameters and characteristics of the product. After that, to decide how much products are suitable for the requirements. Famous manufacturers:

German abus. Collected equipment is durable. There are eyes for private apartments and country houses.
Chinese armadillo. It provides a ruler of good goods. There are eyes out different materials, interesting colors, sizes. There are additional features.
Russian Nora-M, Doorlock, Apecs, Taper. The eyes are distinguished by the favorable ratio of quality and cost. In stock Certificates corresponding to GOST.

So that the equipment fully satisfied the buyer, it is important to take into account, for what purposes it will be used. It is possible to do with standard options if there is a central castle on the entrance. How to choose the right eye - the question is relevant if people live in a disadvantaged area. In this case, it is better to make attention to modern corpus models. The right eye of the guard of property will help control the safety in an apartment or house.