ELK M1EXP Ethernet - Can it be powered off VAUX power on M1?

personalt

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Can the Ethernet module be powered off the VAUX plugs on the M1. It appears the max allowed draw is 1.25 amps.

160 ma keypad #1 in alarm state
160 ma keypad #2 in alarm state
70 ma m1rf wireless module
300 ma m1xp
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690 ma total

I am thinking that the easyiest way to secure the m1xp is to keep the power inside the unit
 
You have no other devices powered by the main Elk transformer - PIR, Glass Breaks, Interior/Exterior Sirens, Smokes, Input/Output Expanders??? As long as you stay withing the current limits in full alarm mode then you should be ok, but typically I recommend a second power supply to power stuff like this. Also consider that will drain your battery much faster in a power fail situation.
 
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