Anyone using this with an Elk M1G, along with a PC based home automation system?
http://www.elkproduc...wo-way-wireless
I'd like to use all four buttons along with the button combinations to toggle various events in my PC based HA system. Since the RS232 M1G protocol probably does not yet support the keyfobs directly (as it does for the keypad's function keys), I'm thinking about assigning a task to each button.
I've never used keyfobs with an Elk M1G, but I'm assuming the buttons would just show up in ElkRP as they do for the keypads; allowing you to program an event that is activated upon a button press (but with no button illumination events). For my scenario, I would set the event to 00, but would use ElkRP rules to assign a task number to the button/button combination. The PC then receives notification of when the task is activated and would perform the required actions.
I think the answer to my question is yes as ElkRP has an option under WHENEVER for "Keyfob Button Press." However, I wanted to make sure I could do this with all four buttons and four button combinations before dropping money on several keyfobs and the M1XRFTW transceiver. The two-way feedback of the 6010 sounds like a great improvement over other options.
I'm not sure if I like the idea of a sealed unit, but everything else looks useful such as button combos etc... The keyfobs also have a nice look to them.
The manual states:
Overview
The 6010 two-way Keychain Remote displays confirmation of transmitted commands as well as M1 system status utilizing a two-color LED (Green/Red) Indicator. The 4 buttons (keys) on the 6010 can actually be used to trigger up to 6 defined events, programmable from the M1 Keypad [Wireless Setup > Keyfob Defintions] menu or ElkRP Software. NOTE: All buttons require at least a 1/2 second press duration to avoid accidental event activations. Some buttons require even longer durations (see below). By factory default buttons 1 thru 4 will trigger keyfob definitions 1 thru 4, pressing buttons 1 & 2 simultaneously will trigger definition 7, and pressing buttons 3 & 4 simultaneously will trigger definition 8. There is also an option, programmable by wireless zone, that allows buttons 1 thru 4 to be converted to respond as buttons 5 thru 8. This will allows 2 different users to have their own 4 triggerable events.
The key (buttons) and their markings, along with the default functionality is as follows:
Key (Button) #1 Yellow [ LOCK ] - Default definition=0027 [Key Momentary Arm-Away]. Shortly after this button is pressed the status LED will illuminate RED if the Control has armed. Note: If the Control had a recent Alarm that was not cleared or acknowledged it will take 2 presses to Armlng. The first press will acknowledge the previous Alarm and illuminate GREEN.
Key (Button) #2 Green [ UNLOCK ] - Default definition=0029 [Key Momentary Disarm]. Shortly after this button is pressed the status LED will illuminate GREEN if the Control has disarmed. Note: If an Alarm is active this button will initially silence the Alarm, after which a second press will be needed to acknowledge the alarm and prepare the control for the next Arming.
Key (Button) #3 Blue [ i ] - This key has a dual role. A short 1/2 sec. press will trigger a status inquiry to the M1. The expected response will be: GREEN=System Disarmed, RED=System Armed, Flashing RED=System in Alarm (Memory), or Blank=Out of Range. OPTIONAL: Pressing and holding this button for 4 seconds will activate programmable definition 3. The default definition of button 3=0000 [blank]. It is up to the Installer to program the optional definition.
Key (Button) #4 Red [ Triangle ] - OPTIONAL: Pressing and holdiing this button for 2 seconds will activate programmable definition 4. Because of the 2 second press time this button is best suited for activating a Panic type of alarm. But the default definition of button 4=0000 [blank]. It is up to the Installer to program the definition for this optional feature.
http://www.elkproduc...wo-way-wireless
I'd like to use all four buttons along with the button combinations to toggle various events in my PC based HA system. Since the RS232 M1G protocol probably does not yet support the keyfobs directly (as it does for the keypad's function keys), I'm thinking about assigning a task to each button.
I've never used keyfobs with an Elk M1G, but I'm assuming the buttons would just show up in ElkRP as they do for the keypads; allowing you to program an event that is activated upon a button press (but with no button illumination events). For my scenario, I would set the event to 00, but would use ElkRP rules to assign a task number to the button/button combination. The PC then receives notification of when the task is activated and would perform the required actions.
I think the answer to my question is yes as ElkRP has an option under WHENEVER for "Keyfob Button Press." However, I wanted to make sure I could do this with all four buttons and four button combinations before dropping money on several keyfobs and the M1XRFTW transceiver. The two-way feedback of the 6010 sounds like a great improvement over other options.
I'm not sure if I like the idea of a sealed unit, but everything else looks useful such as button combos etc... The keyfobs also have a nice look to them.
The manual states:
Overview
The 6010 two-way Keychain Remote displays confirmation of transmitted commands as well as M1 system status utilizing a two-color LED (Green/Red) Indicator. The 4 buttons (keys) on the 6010 can actually be used to trigger up to 6 defined events, programmable from the M1 Keypad [Wireless Setup > Keyfob Defintions] menu or ElkRP Software. NOTE: All buttons require at least a 1/2 second press duration to avoid accidental event activations. Some buttons require even longer durations (see below). By factory default buttons 1 thru 4 will trigger keyfob definitions 1 thru 4, pressing buttons 1 & 2 simultaneously will trigger definition 7, and pressing buttons 3 & 4 simultaneously will trigger definition 8. There is also an option, programmable by wireless zone, that allows buttons 1 thru 4 to be converted to respond as buttons 5 thru 8. This will allows 2 different users to have their own 4 triggerable events.
The key (buttons) and their markings, along with the default functionality is as follows:
Key (Button) #1 Yellow [ LOCK ] - Default definition=0027 [Key Momentary Arm-Away]. Shortly after this button is pressed the status LED will illuminate RED if the Control has armed. Note: If the Control had a recent Alarm that was not cleared or acknowledged it will take 2 presses to Armlng. The first press will acknowledge the previous Alarm and illuminate GREEN.
Key (Button) #2 Green [ UNLOCK ] - Default definition=0029 [Key Momentary Disarm]. Shortly after this button is pressed the status LED will illuminate GREEN if the Control has disarmed. Note: If an Alarm is active this button will initially silence the Alarm, after which a second press will be needed to acknowledge the alarm and prepare the control for the next Arming.
Key (Button) #3 Blue [ i ] - This key has a dual role. A short 1/2 sec. press will trigger a status inquiry to the M1. The expected response will be: GREEN=System Disarmed, RED=System Armed, Flashing RED=System in Alarm (Memory), or Blank=Out of Range. OPTIONAL: Pressing and holding this button for 4 seconds will activate programmable definition 3. The default definition of button 3=0000 [blank]. It is up to the Installer to program the optional definition.
Key (Button) #4 Red [ Triangle ] - OPTIONAL: Pressing and holdiing this button for 2 seconds will activate programmable definition 4. Because of the 2 second press time this button is best suited for activating a Panic type of alarm. But the default definition of button 4=0000 [blank]. It is up to the Installer to program the definition for this optional feature.
