Recent content by scotsman

I recently disconnected an M1XIN that was no longer needed from my M1. I replaced the jumper on the data bus hub, removed the expander from the system, and hit the 'enroll' button on the software to update everything. Weirdly the ELK-M1XRFEG is not registering on the system. It has power, but...

I just had installed a Trane/Mitsubishi P-series ducted mini-split (TRUZA0301HA70NA) with a dehumidifier (Envirowise 70V). In order to work with my Nest thermostat my installer also put in a PAC-US444CN-1 thermostat controller interface.   I have been reading that this isn’t the best way to...

I am installing a Da-lite drop-down screen and a Chief SL236 projector lift in my ceiling. I want to hit a button on my phone that would cause the screen to drop, the lift to drop and the projector to come on.   Looks like the Da-lite screen has a 110V connected to the up/down/stop switch. The...

Its a montecarlo maverick fan with a 6-speed DC motor. I want to integrate it with my Lutron Caseta system somehow, as well as operate it from a wall switch. With 3 kids remotes dont last long... Sounds like some RF replacement for the remote is the way to go...

...is it possible? Three wires - U, V, & W. I'd love to get rid of the ridiculous hand held remote.   Thanks!

Thanks! I am using a DBH restrofit. The first problem though is that the keypad alarms beeping is driving my wife crazy, and Im not back until Sunday. How can they be silenced?

Getting a sporadic communication error on my Elk M1 zone expander. Just started after 6months of faultless operation. Some sort of databus issue? Trouble is I am away from home and the random keypad beeping is driving my wife crazy. Anyway it can be silenced through Elk RP? Or another way? Thanks!

Thanks for the response! Very helpful. Unfortunately no spare wires in the cat5 cable. I might try your relay idea and see if it works. I’ll report back...

OK I get it. Thanks! I was going to use the built in output relay on the elk P212S supervised remote power supply, following the manual: Output "B" Functionality: The local "Output B" relay is free to be used as a programmable output when the P212S is used in M1 mode. In other words, in the M1...

Hmmm no idea how I can reach the back house with the SAux from the M1. Yes it does have a relay. Not sure if I fully understand your advice. Surely all the SAux does is allow a temporary power disruption to unlatch from the smoke's alarm state? Surely this is equally possible with a relay...

I am trying to put together a small alarm system in my back house (Area 2) driven by a ELK-P212S Supervised Remote Power Supply that is connected via a long cable to my Elk M1 in the main house (Area 1).   There's a 4-wire smoke detector in the back house connected via a relay driven by the...

Thanks so much.

Ahh I thought that may be the case. Can someone suggest a simple alternative?

Folks, trying to reuse an existing System Sensor 2112ATL smoke alarm with a remote elk zone expander and P212S power supply.   ​For S-AUX I was planning on connecting the +12VDC to the relay output on the PS12S to momentarily cut power to the smokes to unlatch and reset them.   However I am...

I have an Elk M1 with a ELK M1XRFEG wireless receiver.   I have some discounts on my house insurance with various sensors.   Gas Leakage Detector Water Leak Detection Temperature monitoring system to protect against freezing   Any of these easy to pull off wirelessly with my current set up? And...