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    PIR's and rooms with lots of windows

    It is quite common to have exposed wires especially in a corner on a deep sloped roof where you can't drill up. Here is one solution http://www.wiremold.com/www/consumer/index.asp. Good luck.
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    Elk M1G Grounding

    I think this just wasn't removed from the manual. As I recall, the last word from Spanky was no grounding at all, not even to the former grounding terminal.
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    ELK too slow to respond to PIR trigger

    That is usually controlled by a jumper or switch on the circuit board of the PIR.
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    PIR's and rooms with lots of windows

    I see where the confusion is. I look at being able to cover a complete room, four 90 degree corners, i.e. 360 degrees with one PIR. When placed in a corner, I understand that you have a problem there, it sees the entire room. How about, and I've done this before, putting a PIR at the top of a...
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    DSL needs SPECIAL filter?

    The line seize ability is not seizing the line from the DSL portion but is seizing the line from the bad guy. If the first device was not the alarm panel then picking up any extension in the house would interrupt the call being made to the central station. Here is a link to a picture of a DSL...
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    PIR's and rooms with lots of windows

    Look at these detection zones http://www.optexamerica.com/productpage.as...;l2=5&id=35. If you put the detector in a corner, it's as close to 180 degrees as you can get.
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    Backup battery--can it be laid on its side?

    I asked this question in 2006, see here http://www.cocoontech.com/index.php?showto...&hl=battery.
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    ELK-M1XRF2G or NX-548e for M1?

    ELK's chief engineer, a few posts earlier, wrote that support would be limited in the future. Looking into my crystal ball with ELK marketing in the back of my mind, I think "limited" support at some point will become no support. The ELK receiver is rock solid, etc., etc., so why not sell your...
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    What should I know about converting to Elk M1Gold?

    Follow the above advice. Then rip out all the suspect wiring and install new. The M1 is only as good as the least reliable sensor.
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    ISC West 2008

    FYI, two Chinese nationals were arrested at LAX Friday night attempting to smuggle out two IR cameras that had potential military applications. I wonder where they might have obtained IR cameras? Hint, I only saw about 100 different IR cameras at the show.
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    PIR's and rooms with lots of windows

    I have never had a dual technology, i.e. PIR/Microwave/Ultrasonic detector false because of a window. That being said, how about a 360 degree ceiling mount detector such as http://www.optexamerica.com/productpage.as...p;l2=&id=42? Depending on the masking features you could block out any...
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    Water Bug

    I spoke with Winland at ISC West about your problem. They were unaware of any other reports like yours. Are you using the supervised water sensors? Also, after spending some time at the booth I was underwhelmed by the product. The WB200 was made in 1980 and hasn't been improved much since...
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    ISC West 2008

    The highlight of my trip to ISC West Las Vegas was meeting Spanky and BSR in person. 90% of the show was security cameras and DVR's. The rest of the show was stuff I'd seen before. Nothing new to report.
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    Recessed Contact Sensor Issues

    I think you are on the right track either surface mount the magnet if you have room, or a rare earth magnet may make the gap.
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    Top-secret product finally revealed!

    Six two and even, over and out.
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    Custom voice messages on elk M1

    I don't think so at this time. There is talk of being able to import .wav files in the future. Why not hook up a phone to the system temporarily?
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    Custom voice messages on elk M1

    You can record your own custom messages using your telephone handset.
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    M1G status LED

    Whenever Area 1 Armed State becomes Armed Then Turn Output 193 On Whenever Area 1 Armed State becomes Disarmed Then Turn Output 193 Off Output 193 from keypad one will supply your voltage to your red led. When the system is armed the led is on, when the system is disarmed the led is off...
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    RADIANT BARRIER ATTIC GUARD FOIL:Is it worth it?

    Now or after February 17, 2009? After that date all TV analog signals go away. Most digital stations will broadcast on UHF frequencies. A test might be in order.
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    Humidiy Sensors for ELK

    I'm not sure if this product will suit your needs, and I haven't used one http://www.winland.com/EA400.htm.
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