New products...?!
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BraveSirRobbin
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I know, I saw that after I posted
Asihome/Worthington doesn't seem to have the new RF stuff yet so I did check a site before posting.
Are you talking about the new Navigator keypad right?
http://www.automatedoutlet.com/Home/Keypads-Touchscreens/ELK-M1KPNAV
No, the keyfob is what I'm interested in and what I searched asihome for. I assumed they would have released all the new stuff at once (which may be wrong). I've been waiting a while for this thing to come out as I don't have a keyfob yet, just the X10 RF keychain remote (which I don't use for security out of paranoia).
Just received my M1KPNAV (thanks Automated Outlet!). Probably won't get around to hooking it up until this weekend.
It is smaller than I expected, even though I had seen the spec sheet dimensions. Since it will be a replacement for a M1KP keypad, there are at least a couple of screw holes from the M1KP mounting that will be exposed by the smaller M1KPNAV and will need to be filled/sanded/painted/etc. It would be nice if Elk sold a trim kit that would cover the area previously covered by another of their keypads.
It is smaller than I expected, even though I had seen the spec sheet dimensions. Since it will be a replacement for a M1KP keypad, there are at least a couple of screw holes from the M1KP mounting that will be exposed by the smaller M1KPNAV and will need to be filled/sanded/painted/etc. It would be nice if Elk sold a trim kit that would cover the area previously covered by another of their keypads.
Couple of other things I've noticed...
1. The 6-pin plug is smaller than the one for the M1KP. Would make the switchover a little easier if they were the same plug.
2. For my M1KP, there is enough room in the unit to tuck all the splices and wires between the KP and the wall. For me, that means I didn't have to make a bigger hole in the wall so I could push all the splices into the wall cavity when mounting the M1KP. The M1KPNAV doesn't have any room behind it to stuff the extra wires. I will either have to use the optional back box or cut a bigger hole. Another alternative might be to make a custom mounting plate (maybe out of wood) that would provide room for the wires/connectors and be large enough to cover the exposed mounting holes from the original M1KP.
1. The 6-pin plug is smaller than the one for the M1KP. Would make the switchover a little easier if they were the same plug.
2. For my M1KP, there is enough room in the unit to tuck all the splices and wires between the KP and the wall. For me, that means I didn't have to make a bigger hole in the wall so I could push all the splices into the wall cavity when mounting the M1KP. The M1KPNAV doesn't have any room behind it to stuff the extra wires. I will either have to use the optional back box or cut a bigger hole. Another alternative might be to make a custom mounting plate (maybe out of wood) that would provide room for the wires/connectors and be large enough to cover the exposed mounting holes from the original M1KP.
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Does the NAV keypad have a Weigand interface on it?
Not according to the Navigator instructions on Elk's website.
As for the FCC, the latest actions and filings can be found on their site. You can bet I'll be eagerly watching for filings on wireless keypads, smokes, and more!
FCC Grantee code: TMA
Grantee Search:
https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm?calledFromFrame=N
FCC Grantee code: TMA
Grantee Search:
https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm?calledFromFrame=N
Am I the only one who looks at the price of the new ELK-TS071 and realizes it's cheaper to just buy an ipad and dedicate it to wall mount duty and pay for 3rd party software to act as a keypad? And then it can sit around showing pretty photos when the screen is locked ... and maybe run other home automation apps too.
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