Recent content by sixburg

I was able to simply use Telenet to create  .txt log of  the ASCII strings coming off the M1, so it's a start.  I need to figure out how to get timestamps on each line / string, then read the file and go from there.  For example, the simple test I conducted is the following command and contents...

BaduFamily & TurboSam...   Yes, I think at the base you're talking about similar approached--I just need to mess with it to figure out how to implement.  As of right now I've no idea about netcat and tcpdump, but will research that.     The system is relatively simple with an M1 + EXP and...

Hi... Thanks for the responses.  Let me remove the "send" from the equation. All I'd like to do is write a simple file to any PC on the network--once done simple file sharing will enable the others to read the file.     The content of the file is binary -- either a zone is secure or it's not...

Is there a way to output a text file from the Elk M1 based on some condition like the status of a zone?     What I'm trying to accomplish is to notify network PCs of the status of a zone.  To keep it simple I was thinking to send a simple text file when the zone changes condition from secure to...

We rely on the BIOS settings to reboot on power loss and restore.  I can do a power off reset via Digital Loggers IP Power Switch.    Glad you got to take a look at the images.  They are purely "pretty pictures" and zero science.  Rarely it happens that an amateur imager discovers a new...

Thanks!  It really is a pretty cool set up.  We have to build redundancy after redundancy, but the Elk M1 is definitely the star of the show.   

TurboSam...   There may be something you can use conceptually, but my sense is that the driver is very specifc. The driver is part of an astronomical observatory control system which is built around the M1.  It has all the standard controls and abilities (alarms, emails, voice, etc), but is...

Pete_C....very cool stuff!  For my application I have found an easy solution:  There's a driver involved that is already sending an ASCII text to the Elk every 45 seconds.   I didn't know about this, so the solution is totally simple.  I've set up rules to give 3 minutes grace or null polling...

RAL and Pete_C... Thanks to you both.  You've hit on exactly what I need.  I like the approach of using "I'm Alive" code on the "host", but without introducing additional hardware.  Seems just running this loop on the host would suffice...if it stops running then it's likely the host is hosed. ...

Is there a way to poll a LAN connected PC?  I have critical programs running on network computer and communicating via XEP to the Elk M1.  If the PC goes down for whatever reason (power, BSD, etc) I need rules to take specific actions (turn things off, for example).  I hope this is something...

Thanks, Mike...makes sense.    I would change it, but given that it works for now I'll keep driving on the wrong side of the road...

Thanks everyone...I got it working!  The setup:   Definition = non alarm Type = normally closed Sensor is wired to external power supply (12v) Sensor is wired its NO connection   The rule states:  Whenever zone becomes secure then execute task...and it works.    NO, NC, Secure, Non-Secure get...

The zone on the M1 is configured as non-alarm, normally open. There's no particular reason I chose NO.  I don't know a reason to choose on or the other in my application, but am definitely open to suggestions.  I just want to activate a task if it starts to rain.  The sensor is connected to NO...

Thanks, Cocoonut...   I'm not sure how to test whether or not the sensor triggers without the M1 connected.  Do you mean to disconnect it from the board and see if water causes the sensor to change?  Would something happen that I can actually see (the sensor is in a remote location so I could...

Thanks for the responses to my question on the Hydreon Rain Sensor.    I still haven't been able to make this thing work with my Elk M1.  Here's what I've done:   1- wired to external 12v power source 2- connected to NO and to Elk board zone 16 3- set up in Elk RP as Definition = 25 Water Alarm...