Mounting M1XEP in Elk Can

[Neurorad]

I'd love to see some pics of installs. I've searched, and not many pics online.

 

[KentDub]

As requested =) I used larger plate and put the doorbell/ring detector on it as well, had to drill custom holes, but since it's on the plate it's still clean and easy to move around. High-res avaliable, send me a PM.

 

[Neurorad]

Thanks, Kent. I can see how easy it is to use back plates that are designed to fit into the enclosure.

 

[signal15]

I read somewhere that the Elk glide mount might not work well for the XEP in an enclosure, because the serial cable interferes with the door. Don't know if it's really true, though.

Mine works just fine. But I'm using a ribbon cable that exits on the side of the plug.

 

[Lagerhead]

I read somewhere that the Elk glide mount might not work well for the XEP in an enclosure, because the serial cable interferes with the door. Don't know if it's really true, though.

The Ethernet cable (red) is a little tight. The power (black) and serial (ribbon) connections are no problem at all. I use wire ties to apply some compression to the glides which helps to secure the whole installation.

 

[Neurorad]

thanks, lagerhead

is that an Elk enclosure? if not, what's the brand?

 

[Lagerhead]

is that an Elk enclosure?

Yes it is the "standard" (small) 14x14 inch box, the right-hand side, positioned just at the keylock catch.

 

[tmbrown97]

I found the elk double-sided sticky pads to be quite handy; that's what I used to mount the things that didn't fit on the plates; and even to mount some things to the plates themselves.