I'm a DIYer that is looking to integrate some lighting into my Elk setup. I will probably start somewhat small with a dozen or so switches but will eventually expand. I'm not married to any protocols but I'm leaning towards UPB.
From everything I've read about UPB integration, I thought I'd provide the following just in case it answers any of my questions.
2 electrical panels (1 main downstairs + 1 subpanel upstairs).
M1 is upstairs fed from the subpanel (if that matters).
M1XSP is currently being used for Uplink monitoring.
Most UPB switches will be fed from main downstairs panel (if that matters).
My questions are the following:
What all do I need for integrating UPB? I assume just a separate M1XSP is needed w/ a PIM or the M1PCSPIM1 which has both?
Once the PIM and Elk are in place, is any additional programming required or is that all done in the Elk RP?
Anyone see issues with leveraging a phase coupler if I'm looking to avoid some of the realiability issues I've read about with UPB signal communications? Is there downside, if you don't need it? Should I use for each panel? Any you might recommend?
Sorry for all the questions. Thank you for all the help. This forum was invaluable last year to helping me shop and install!
From everything I've read about UPB integration, I thought I'd provide the following just in case it answers any of my questions.
2 electrical panels (1 main downstairs + 1 subpanel upstairs).
M1 is upstairs fed from the subpanel (if that matters).
M1XSP is currently being used for Uplink monitoring.
Most UPB switches will be fed from main downstairs panel (if that matters).
My questions are the following:
What all do I need for integrating UPB? I assume just a separate M1XSP is needed w/ a PIM or the M1PCSPIM1 which has both?
Once the PIM and Elk are in place, is any additional programming required or is that all done in the Elk RP?
Anyone see issues with leveraging a phase coupler if I'm looking to avoid some of the realiability issues I've read about with UPB signal communications? Is there downside, if you don't need it? Should I use for each panel? Any you might recommend?
Sorry for all the questions. Thank you for all the help. This forum was invaluable last year to helping me shop and install!