I just received my M1 control board and Im excited that I can now start putting my system together. Im sure this is my first question of many so Ill make it quick. How do you start to wire up the control board? Do the green casings come off the board or is a special connector needed for each zone. Thanks for any and all help in advance..
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The green screw terminal blocks can be removed from the board - they just pull off. Usually, this is done to make swapping a bad control board for a new one a quick process. I like to leave the blocks in place when installing the wiring, as then I know just how long to make each wire to keep things neat. You could certainly remove the blocks and install the wiring that way, if that's what you prefer.
Mridixon, I'm in the same boat, but you're a little ahead if me. I have the M1 too. House is prewired, no connected or purchased sensors yet. Going to get the box mounted next week. Maybe we can help each other out.....trying to figure out best motion sensors for the price right now, and if I need to buy the Elk ethernet interface.
Mridixon said:
The terminal blocks don't pull out easily. You need to pull them away from the board at about a 45 degree angle. It helps if you use a screwdriver to gently pry against the inside edge of the block, using the black cover over the M1 board to give you some leverage. First, pry a bit against the middle, then one end, and then the other end. The block should move a little. Repeat the steps until it comes free.
Cool, I'm starting out from a new construction house with a lot of wires going to a closet in my basement and a bunch of wires poking out of my drywall throughout the house.So I was going to start with the install of motion sensors only to get introduced to the system, then branch out from there. Any thoughts from anyone on a good mid-range cost motion sensor model for use with The M1?Mridixon said:
craigw79 said:
The Bosch Blue Line ISC-BDL2-WP12G and WP6G are good motion detectors to consider. They use both PIR and microwaves to detect motion, making them fairly immune to false alarms. Proper placement is important with any motion detector, even the Bosch.
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