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ELK Products, Inc. announces the release of M1 and EZ8 Security and Automation Controller software upgrade version 4.5.8 and 5.1.8. In addition the M1XRF2G RF Receiver software upgrade version 1.0.16 was also released. The M1XRF2G RF Receiver software upgrade offers a new RF decoder which...

ELK is about to release the ELK-9200 Contactor relay in a metal enclosure. It has 60 amp, double pole, double throw contacts, and is power by a 120 VAC line cord. The power cord is intended to plug into any appliance module such as X10, UPB, Insteon, Zwave, Zigbee or any device that switches...

The ELK-IP232, RS-232 to Ethernet Module, has been updated and released! Bootware version 1.0.6 and Firmware version 1.0.12 are available on the website at http://www.elkproducts.com/products/elk-ip232.htm Our customers spoke and we listened - New features: 1) The IP232 can now be used as a...

In many cases a 30 amp relay is too small to control some hot water heaters, pumps, or other high current devices. Soon ELK will be offering a new high current 60 amp relay contactor, double pole, double throw, in a metal enclosure that can plug into any applicance module such as X10, Insteon...

ELK Products, Inc. announces a software upgrade for the M1XSP Serial Port Expander with the following changes: This software upgrade is available from the m1dealer.elkproducts.com website. Jan 16, 2007 - M1XSP New application firmware (Std. ver. 1.0.40) Changes effective with this new...

ELKRP Remote Programming software upgrade version 1.6.24 is now available from the m1dealer.elkproducts.com website. Both a full install & update are posted. IMPORTANT: The Update will update ONLY versions 1.6.22 and 1.6.23. The Full Install will update versions 1.6.10 thru 1.6.21. The ElkRP...

If you are wanting to upgrade your older M1XEP with bootloader version 1.1.2 and are using ELKRP version 1.6.22, STOP. There is an issue in ELKRP that could cause the MAC address to be erased in the M1XEP. A new version of ELKRP with the issue resolved should be available next week.

The new PCS PIM for UPB lighting is not working with the M1XSP serial port expander due to a baud rate change made by PCS. ELK has modified the code for the M1XSP to match the baud rate of the PCS PIM and it is starting beta test of the new M1XSP software. So far it is now working OK.

Contrary to earlier discussions, Actiontec now says they will NOT modify their Verizon FIOS (fiber to the home) router to allow the M1XEP to send email. The M1XEP ethernet module, advertises a zero-byte receive window in the SYN/SYN-ACK/ACK handshaking. The D-Link, Linksys, etc. routers pass...

Operational Note: Regarding the RCS TR-16 thermostat…. The TR-16 Wall Display Unit (2-digit User Interface) doesn’t allow you to program a schedule into the RCS Control Unit. BUT the RCS Control Unit does have the ability to run a schedule. If an automation controller connected to the...

ELK Products, Inc. has released its next M1 software upgrade, version 4.5.4 and 5.1.4. The upgrade software version 4.5.4 supports the GE NX RF receiver, while the 5.1.4 software upgrade supports the ELK M1XRF Receiver. There is also an upgrade for the M1XRF2G Wireless Receiver to version...

ELK Products, Inc. has a water cutoff valve, ELK-WSV, for controlling the water supply in a home or business in case of a water leak or draining pipes in the winter. Is there a need for a Natural Gas Cutoff Valve for automation control? The Gas Cutoff Valve could turn off the gas in the case...

It is not obvious on how to cut and paste the Rules located in ELKRP. Here is a method: From ELKRP select: Rules, Click the PRINT button on the top toolbar, Select This Account, Select Preview, Only check the RULES selection, Select OK Right Click and select Export Select Text and Disk Files...

Here is an article about the Apple iPhone being taken overseas that can run up tremendous cell phone bills. ELK showed an iPhone interface to the M1 at the CEDIA show that will be available in the coming months. http://theinquirer.net/?article=42235

80% of the worlds production of sealed lead acid batteries including the standby battery used in your alarm or home automation system is made in China. Back at the first of this year (2007) the Chinese government quit subsidizing the sealed lead acid battery production since China had captured...

Engineers are familiar with Electronic Design Magazine (Bob Pease's mag). For the rest of you - it's a magazine we get to keep up with new electronic technologies, etc. They have an on-line edition. Back last December (2006), one of their writers got an M1 and a lot of other stuff from...

Chris Whitworth, an ELK Engineer, has turned a M1EZ8 Security And Automation Controller into a Radio Controlled Car. Here is a link to it: EZ8 RC Car ONBOARD ELECTRONICS: MISC: 1 NetGear wireless router 1 Panasonic BL-C10A ip camera (Provided by Automated Outlet): Stream video to watch where...

Lightning season is back upon us in the northern hemisphere at least. ( Aussie's can go snow skiing!) All electronic equipment, no matter how well it is designed can be damaged from nearby lightning transients. The easiest entry points for home automation controllers is the AC power lines and...

Does anyone know if the new Leviton Vizia Primary Handheld Controller, RZCPG, is compatible with the older Homepro Zwave switches?

ELK Products, Inc. is sponsoring a new, local showcase house to display all the capabilities of the M1 system. The house is over 13000 sq. feet and had the lighting already prewired before we got involved. Sheet rock is not up yet. The automation will include: - Security - Whole house...