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I was all set to put an order in for a set of System Sensor 2-wire CO and Smoke detectors (Cosmo-2w, Cosmod2w), but just found out that they are not ULC certified to be sold in Canada. Can anyone recommend other equivalent products that I can use instead? I am looking primarily for 2wire smoke...

I've got an Elk M1G and looking to add a bunch of smokes / CO / LP detectors to the panel.  To be specific, looking for 1 LP, 1 CO and 7-8 smokes for bedrooms, den, basement, and rooms next to the kitchen.  I've used SystemSensor i3 devices in the past, but am not sure what would be best...

Hi, I have a 30yr old Napco Magnum 1010 system that is still working fine. But the digital keypads are starting the wear and are do not respond to all the buttons. I can get around it a bit for the alarm codes (ex: don't use #6),but it is a nuisance when it comes to zone bypass. Is there...

10 years ago, I bought an installed an Elk M1G with the goal of using it for a security panel and UPB integration for HA.  Kids & life got in the way and HA never happened.  Fast forward 10+ years, and I find myself looking at starting up an HA project again.  At the moment, my M1G is just doing...

I've had my M1G for quite some time, but just recently I cancelled my Telco vmail and just have a standard answering machine.  So, I decided I wanted to try to dial in and control remotely via a telephone.  But I can't seem to get it to work.   When my answering machine picks up, I try dialing...

Is there anyway to use the M1KPNAV for purposes of viewing something other than the keypad?  I would like to be able to use it/program it to stream video from a camera placed outside my door.     I've looked quickly through the docs and don't see anything that would imply that this is at all...

When my M1G triggers, the siren rings. But after a 5 second blast, the siren stops and I get a pause and then an automated recording saying something like "The alarm has been triggered. The authorities will be notified. Leave immediately. etc" (I don't remember the exact wording offhand). Is...

Hi, My M1G is not centrally connected, but I have it programmed to dial a set of numbers once the alarm is triggered. Although it works in concept, my implementation is pretty lack-lustre. I programmed it a couple of years ago like this as a proof of concept, but I couldn't get it working as...

Hi, I live in Montreal (Quebec), Canada and I've got an M1G installed in my house and want to have it centrally monitored. In theory, I would have expected that the CID format of the M1G would mean that I could get this monitored anywhere, but I've already been stonewalled by a couple of...

Hi, I have voicemail supplied by my telephone provider, so the only way around it if I want remote tel access is to use the Ring/Hangup/Answer option (G29 / G30). My telco's vmail currently picks up after 4 rings. I have set G29 to 5, and G30 to Yes. Under normal conditions, when calling...

Hi, Okay - this may seem like a really silly question, but there is something in the M1 docs that is confusing me when it really shouldn't be. I mean, it is a basic principle, and yet, it seems to be completely eluding me right now. The diagram in question is on pg 9 of the install manual...

Hi, After hours of searching the web, I have found two modules that connect to a Honeywell VisionPro IAQ thermostat that seem promising in terms of communicating with the M1G. One is an RS232 module (W8735A1005), the other is a web/ethernet converter (EnergyICM). Links are as follows: RS232...

Hi, I've been looking into specs and regulations for smoke detectors and have noticed that although it is not a regulation in my area, the general consensus/recommendations is to run 18 gauge fire-rated cable for smoke detectors. However, I have yet to find anyone who could give me a logical...

Hi, I've been looking at some CO detectors that wire themselves as NC circuits with a trouble relay in series with the EOLR. The trouble relay is NC and opens if the detector needs maintenance. On the other hand, the detector signals an alarm condition by shorting the EOLR. (ex: see...

Hi, So I was all set to order a bunch of 4 wire System Sensor i3 smoke detectors to add to my M1G panel, and called up System Sensor just to get a couple of small questions clarified before I did. However, while speaking with them, they gave me more questions to think about. So now, am...

Hi, I'm looking at adding some 4wire smokes to my M1G installation, and realize that I need an EOL relay to ensure that power is not lost on the smokes. I have no issues with that. One thing i do have issues with is the cost that some of these companies sell their EOL Relays for. As far as I...

Hi, I'm looking for a good monitoring service in Canada. I'm located in Montreal, Quebec. I have an Elk M1G system and was wondering if anyone had any good recommendations of a monitoring company that will support the system over POTS. Eventually, I am thinking of installing either an IP or...

Hi, I've been looking into using System Sensor i3 smoke detectors with my M1G system. One thing that the i3 devices support is a need-for-maintenance warning when used in combination with the System Sensor 2W-MOD2 device. The problem with this device, however, is that it requires that either...

Hi, I'm looking at connecting my Elk M1G to an Omnipro RC-2000 thermostat. From what I read on the M1XSP docs, the connections are fairly easy and straightforward. But I noticed that the M1G has a max of 7 M1XSP boards that it supports. So my question is can one use a serial-to-ethernet...

Hi, I'm replacing my sliding windows with new casement windows, and would like to add alarm contacts to them. I realize that casement windows, when closed and locked, are pretty much break-in resistant. However, I like having contacts on all windows as it at least keeps me notified if the...