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Is it possible to serial connect 4 window magnet and one PIR motion sensor on one zone? also how many window magnet is recommanded per zone. My can is Elk M1

http://www.smarthome.com/46501WH/Steinel-America-60261-IS360-360-Degree-ULTRAEYE-Motion-Sensor-White/p.aspx   http://www.alarmsystemstore.com/Optex-BX80NR-Outdoor-PIR-Perimeter-Detector-p/optex%20bx80nr.htm  ...

My laptop is a Toshiba Satellite running windows 7 home edition Intel core Duo t6600. I run Geovision security software which I would like to watch on the TV. The laptop is 15 feet from the TV and I don't want to run HDMI cable across the room. Widi is Intel solution to show laptop on TV but...

What is the best solution to show laptop on TV screen? I know Intel vidi is a good solution but you need vidi compatible wifi driver which I don't have.

The Tripp-Lite USB to serial adapter works great, it adds a Com port which is used by Elk M1. I have windows 7 OS and did not need to load the drivers on the cd or the Elk M1 USB driver available at Elk M1 site.

I ordered this converter; http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tripp-Lite-USB-1.1-Serial-Cable-Adapter/11077941 I let you all know if it works when I receive it.

So if I don’t have monitoring service, is my only option the event log?

Is it no way I can do this without RP? I purchased the 9pin serial cable but my laptop doesn’t have serial port, is it anyone who knows where I can get a serial to USB converter which works with windows 7?

The user manual for Elk M1 talks about Reporting Codes, can someone explain for me what the purpose with this codes are and show me some examples of codes to turn on? My understanding is that all of them are turned off by default.

How can I clear the history log on elk m1? I have an m1kpnav key pad, if that helps.    

What are the main cons and pros using self contained siren or speaker to scare away burglars?   I got this from Elk support; Output 2 when set to a Voltage Output (Globals 26) is rated for 12 VDC at 1 Amp max. If you need to control 3 self-contained sirens then I would suggest using an Output...

How large resistor do I need?

I have an elk-45 siren connected to my elk m1 board on the out 2 connector. I also have an elk73 speaker connected to out 1 connector. The 45 siren makes wining sound when on standby, is this normal?   I also have an elk-71 echo siren, where do I connect this one since out 1 and out 2 is used?  ...

It looks like, I might have to purchase separate sensors.

Hi,   I have an M1 with two keypads; m1kpnav and m1kp2, when I go into the first keypad > Menu > Automation > Keypad temperature, both keypads show temperature not enabled.   I went into menu > global and I turned on temperature on both keypads but it still shows temperature not enabled.