Elk M1G and HVAC

[ellisr63]

If I was to get the RCS Zone Controller could I use the ELK temp senors hooked up to the new keypads and then use the Elk Keypads as a thermostat also?
tia,
ron

 

[Steve]

Not sure what you are asking but I'll take my best shot at answering.

No, you can not hook the Elk temp sensor to the Zone in a KP2. The temp sensors must be connected to Zones 1-16. The Elk keypad as a thermostat - you should be able to use menu 6 to 'control' a stat, or issue tasks to do things. But I would think you would use your CQC screens to control the stat remotely.

 

[Spanky]

The M1 does not run the HVAC controller functions like the RCS,Aprilaire, or HAI Thermostats. You really need a dedicated Thermostat to control the HVAC.

The M1 can control the settings of the Thermostat. No problem!

 

[ellisr63]

Thanks, looks like I'm going to get rid of the AprilAire TStat and go with the RCS40 TStats and RCS Zone controller.

 

[Steve]

Do you already have the Aprilaire? Why would you toss it for the RCS?

 

[ellisr63]

Do you already have the Aprilaire? Why would you toss it for the RCS?

All I have is the 8870, 8818 the temp sensor. If I have to buy 3 TStats and a Zone Controller I might as well go with the RCS