ELK M1 GOLD SYSTEM STATUS USING LED's

[mikejrc]

and excuse my spelling and missing words some times , my fingers seem to skip what's in my head lol

 

[Lagerhead]

now how would the m1 make the led blink by rules ? I did some research about the subject and it seems like a timer IC and a capacitor are required

If you are satisfied with a symmetrical 2-second flash cycle, it can be done entirely with rules. Here assuming Output X is the physical output controlling the LED, and Output Y is any unused output:

WHENEVER (trigger condition occurs)
THEN TURN Output X ON FOR 1 SEC

WHENEVER Output X STATE IS TURNED OFF
AND (trigger condition persists)
THEN TURN Output Y ON FOR 1 SEC

WHENEVER Output Y STATE IS TURNED OFF
THEN TURN Output X ON FOR 1 SEC

If you need a more rapid flash rate or duty cycle, then you probably need external hardware.

 

[Spanky]

You can also use the TOGGLE command in Rules to blink the LEDS

Whenever every 1 second
AND (trigger condition exists)
THEN Toggle Output X

Whenever every 1 second
AND (trigger condition does not exist)
THEN turn off Output X

 

[mikejrc]

are the outputs on the elk rated or designed to toggle non stop for hours without detriment in the long term?
would elk come up with something in the future like the DSC status module?

 

[Del91574]

I doubt it because it's easy enough to accomplish via rules and the appropriate outputs.

I usually install a 12V (resistor built in) bi-colored LED and install that in a suitable location. I found some jumbo ones on Digikey and while the price stings, it's better than cobbling something together and hoping for a weatherproof result.

You can use the voltage triggers or if the item draws too much, through a relay. I doubt that you'll kill a relay in normal usage.

 

[mikejrc]

I doubt it because it's easy enough to accomplish via rules and the appropriate outputs.

I usually install a 12V (resistor built in) bi-colored LED and install that in a suitable location. I found some jumbo ones on Digikey and while the price stings, it's better than cobbling something together and hoping for a weatherproof result.

You can use the voltage triggers or if the item draws too much, through a relay. I doubt that you'll kill a relay in normal usage.

thanks