Questions about using Leviton 42" enclosure for ELK

[Xpendable]

I have questions about using a Leviton enclosure for my ELK M1Gold install. I plan on using the 42" enclosure here:

http://www.automatedoutlet.com/product.php...=358&page=1

What is the best way to mount the ELK main control and the various expansion boards to this enclosure? Or will all the ELK stuff already fit the holes in this enclosure? I saw pictures from another user (can't find thread) that had his stuff mounted on horizontal brackets, but I couldn't find those brackets on AutomatedOutlet.com

These are the brackets I'm talking about:
http://my.webpix.ca/ha/progress/IMG_1781.jpg.html

Update: The user that the picture above belongs to is Helheim. I've sent him an email as well.

 

[wuench]

I have questions about using a Leviton enclosure for my ELK M1Gold install. I plan on using the 42" enclosure here:

http://www.automatedoutlet.com/product.php...=358&page=1

What is the best way to mount the ELK main control and the various expansion boards to this enclosure? Or will all the ELK stuff already fit the holes in this enclosure? I saw pictures from another user (can't find thread) that had his stuff mounted on horizontal brackets, but I couldn't find those brackets on AutomatedOutlet.com

These are the brackets I'm talking about:
http://my.webpix.ca/ha/progress/IMG_1781.jpg.html

Update: The user that the picture above belongs to is Helheim. I've sent him an email as well.

Some of the modules will fit the holes, some will not, including the M1 itself. Some come with standard brackets that fit fine. The ones that will work with the Elk brackets or come with them are the M1XIN, M1DBH, M1XOVR, and M1XSP. I used the leviton security strips to mount my other modules (pictures at the web site in my sig). The strips come in 12" and 6" but are kind of pricey. You attach the modules with the included self tapping screws to the strips and standoffs. For the M1 I just used self tapping screws and drilled new holes into the can itself. The M1 PCB can be removed easily from the plastic case, which makes mounting the case easier, then the PCB snaps back in.

 

[Xpendable]

Helheim just emailed me back and confirmed that these are what he used:
http://www.automatedoutlet.com/product.php...at=0&page=1

Now I'll just add a few of those to my order spreadsheet!

Also, thanks for the other info, wuench!

 

[Xpendable]

What other hardware do I need for the Leviton 42" enclosure?
Do I need the hex spacers, nylon standoffs, etc?
Does the Structured Wiring Battery Shelf fit the Leviton 42" enclosure?

Here's what I'm planning on so far for the enclosure:
(1) 5L000-LOK - Leviton Lock and Key
(3) C-0308 - 12" x 5.5" Horizontal Mount Plate
(3) 10195 - Hex Spacers for input expansion board pack of 10 (Do I need these???)
(2) ELK-SWD1 - Grommet Donuts for Structured Wiring Box
(3) ELK-SWNS1 - Nylon Standoffs for Circuit Boards
(1) Elk-SWS - Structured Wiring Battery Shelf

Any help would be greatly appreciated! This will be my first security system install, so I'm trying to learn the ropes.

 

[Helheim]

Does the Structured Wiring Battery Shelf fit the Leviton 42" enclosure?

The ELK one fits with a bit of grinding. Pic

 

[wuench]

Does the Structured Wiring Battery Shelf fit the Leviton 42" enclosure?

The ELK one fits with a bit of grinding. Pic

I just used the Leviton battery shelf.

 

[Spanky]

You can mount the M1 and the edge mounted modules by marking the metal box and drilling holes. That is by far the least expensive method. I personally like using refrigerator magnet material that is adhesive on one side and putting that on the plastic module enclosures. Then stick them whereever you want in the box.

 

[felixrosbergen]

So just to confirm, the channel vision mounting plates fit into a leviton enclosure?

 

[CORT]

I also mounted my M1 in a Leviton 42" enclosure. From my picture below, you can see that I mounted my M1 too high. Initially, the space was fine, but as the system expanded, I needed more room. When mounting your M1 in an enclosure, be careful to not mount it too close to the top. Give yourself plenty or room to route wires--3 or 4 inches at least.

Many Elk peripherals come in plastic clamshell enclosures. You can mount these plastic boxes to the Leviton panel with long zip ties, but I like the idea of using adhesive magnet material.

Finally, the 42" enclosure is too small for larger applications. My rule of thumb is to double the enclosure size of what you think you might need. You may want to mount two 42" enclosures in adjacent stud bays with holes cut in the middle stud for passing wires.

 

[felixrosbergen]

With the expander boards mounted in the slides that allows them to be perdendicular to the can and not using the 'expander' ring for the can does the cover close?

This seems like a very space efficeint way to mount expander boards...

From what i read elsehwere it seems at the serial expanders cannot be mounted this way since the serial cable connector will stick out to much for the cover...