Replacing Honeywell system with Elk.

[Sacedog]

I have the following system, that I will be replacing with an Elk.

I plan on installing the Elk in the basement, which is about 75' from the old Honeywell can. I have already tested contacts, and can use them with the Elk. So rather than running all of these contacts back to the Elk, can I simply wire a M1XIN and M1XOVR back to the Elk panel with 2 Cat 5 runs?

There are 6 2-wire contacts, and 3 4-wire motions currently hooked up to the Honeywell. I would use the M1XIN for the 9 contacts, and the M1XOVR for the 3 power wires for the motions. Does this sound correct? Does all of the power for those two cards come from the Elk?

 

[CORT]

There are 6 2-wire contacts, and 3 4-wire motions currently hooked up to the Honeywell. I would use the M1XIN for the 9 contacts, and the M1XOVR for the 3 power wires for the motions. Does this sound correct? Does all of the power for those two cards come from the Elk?

While you are on the right track with the M1XIN, I don't think you need the M1XOVR at all for your system. The motion sensors need a constant 12 VDC power supply, not an intelligent relay controlled power output. You would be better using the Elk PD9 for power distribution. You just need to figure out how to get 12VDC to your soon to be "sub panel". You can source the 12VDC from the Elk M1 panel or from an auxillary power supply that is located in the "sub panel". Good luck. Keep asking the questions.

 

[Sacedog]

There are 6 2-wire contacts, and 3 4-wire motions currently hooked up to the Honeywell. I would use the M1XIN for the 9 contacts, and the M1XOVR for the 3 power wires for the motions. Does this sound correct? Does all of the power for those two cards come from the Elk?

While you are on the right track with the M1XIN, I don't think you need the M1XOVR at all for your system. The motion sensors need a constant 12 VDC power supply, not an intelligent relay controlled power output. You would be better using the Elk PD9 for power distribution. You just need to figure out how to get 12VDC to your soon to be "sub panel". You can source the 12VDC from the Elk M1 panel or from an auxillary power supply that is located in the "sub panel". Good luck. Keep asking the questions.

Good idea. I could just run an 18/2 back to the Elk for the PD9. I was thinking more for the future for the M1XOVR in there. He might want to be able to control his garage doors in the future, and the Honeywell panel is in an area that is close and easy to pull to from the garage.

 

[CORT]

There are 6 2-wire contacts, and 3 4-wire motions currently hooked up to the Honeywell. I would use the M1XIN for the 9 contacts, and the M1XOVR for the 3 power wires for the motions. Does this sound correct? Does all of the power for those two cards come from the Elk?

While you are on the right track with the M1XIN, I don't think you need the M1XOVR at all for your system. The motion sensors need a constant 12 VDC power supply, not an intelligent relay controlled power output. You would be better using the Elk PD9 for power distribution. You just need to figure out how to get 12VDC to your soon to be "sub panel". You can source the 12VDC from the Elk M1 panel or from an auxillary power supply that is located in the "sub panel". Good luck. Keep asking the questions.

Good idea. I could just run an 18/2 back to the Elk for the PD9. I was thinking more for the future for the M1XOVR in there. He might want to be able to control his garage doors in the future, and the Honeywell panel is in an area that is close and easy to pull to from the garage.

Yes, good idea--future garage door control, etc.

 

[rfdesq]

You just need to figure out how to get 12VDC to your soon to be "sub panel".

Don't forget the M1XIN requires four wires, Data A & B, and 12 VDC. Therefore, you have your 12 VDC at the new location. You just need to be concerned that your amperage requirements are met.