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Does anyone have some C# sample code for sending/receiving UPB commands?   Yes, I'm planning to play with the protocol.  No, I am not planning to write another HA Software product.  This is just a fun little exercise to see if I can get my teenage son interested in programming.  He has already...

I am playing around with the M1G ASCII Protocol.  I am requesting the text descriptions for each of the zones.  I discovered something that may be a bug with the M1G protocol.   My system has the first 4 zones defined but then zones 5 and 6 are undefined.  I continue with zone 7 and on.   So I...

I am playing around with the ASCII protocol and have a question about interrogating the system.  So let's say that I want to discover the keypads that are connected, including the names of those keypads.   I could send the keypad area assignments command (06ka006E).  This would return bit fields...

I have a metal fence around my back yard.  The metal is a thick aluminum.  Since I cannot run a wire to the gate I want to go wireless.  So I'm looking at the Elk M1XRFTW wireless receiver and the 6020 or 6021 sensor.    However, the install guide for these sensors states that they should not be...

I have two computer that each have a different version of Java. One can access the Elk Web access via the EXP while the newer one cannot. Computer A - Java version 1.5.0_02 Computer B - Java version 1.6.0_32 Computer A works fine. Computer B loads the Elk Web Java control but never becomes...

I want to see everything going on in my M1G. The Log available from ElkRP doesn't show everything. For instance, I want to see whenever a zone is opened or closed; whenever the M1G turns a light on or off; whenever a motion sensor is violated or returns to normal. Is there any way to get all...

We've been in our new house for just over 1 year. I installed the Elk M1G in my new house. Part of that installion included approximately 25 GRI2600 water leak sensors throughout the house. Of course, my wife was convinced that this was all just techie stuff that I...

I have a PCS UPB dimmer in my garage that trips a breaker. Most of the time (not always) when I turn the garage light on the breaker (in the fuse box) trips. It happens immediately. If I reset the breaker and try again it will usually trip the breaker again. However, after 3 or 4 resets then...

I have the ELK-M1TWA attached to my M1G and I want to be able to call in from my cell phone (while at work, on vacation, or whereever). I have an answering machine at home which I want to handle most incoming calls. How do I configure this thing so that I can access the ELK-M1TWA while my...

I have an Elk M1G and I just ordered a couple of SPY4 PIRs to play with. I'm using them for automation and just to track movement through hallways. So, according to Visonic's web site, they state the following for power requirements for the SPY4: Standby Current Drain: 12.5mA at 12VDC Alarm...

My Elk M1G setup is pretty big (I think). I have 7 XINs and will get 2 more soon. I have quite a few devices that need power (glass breaks, occupancy sensors, and more) so wiring this up was a chore. In fact, I had to contact AO who hooked me up with Brad at Elk to decide the best way to...

I have the Elk Listen-In interface (ELK M1TWA) which connects directly to the M1G main board's J16 connector. The M1TWA takes over outputs 7, 8, 9 and 10. There are also 3 jumpers that allow you to "override" these outputs for using rules to selectively control each of the 3 speaker zones...

I have 5 TR60 thermostats to install in my house. Since the control units are connected (via the 485 bus) I figured that I would locate all 5 control units in the wiring room. I already have CAT6 homerun from the thermostat locations to the wiring room as well as homerun from the HVAC units to...

Let's talk M1G areas... I'm trying to decide how to best setup my M1G for my situation. In my house we have a basement. Half of the basement is an in-law suite...complete with bedroom, bathroom, full kitchen, laundry room and living area. The other half of the basement is a bar, media room...

I am in the process of installing my M1G and I just noticed something odd. When I power up everything the keypads show violations (ElkRP shows most zones violated), then after a couple of minutes the zones report OK and the system is ready to arm. I understand that there is a "warm-up" period...

OK folks...this is a strange one. First off, let me say that I have not started the "real" problem diagnosing yet...that will be either tonight or this weekend. I have PCS UPB switches throughout my house. I probably have 100+ switches and they were installed about 6 months ago. The...

So I have the Elk Speaker-Microphone (M1TWSF) and it should be simple to install. But apparently my insomnia from last night is messing with me because I can't figure out the wiring. There are 4 wires: a black, a white and 2 green wires. I realize that 2 wires should be for the speaker and 2...

I want to be able to automatically (hopefully using UPB) start and/or stop the TV signal going to a TV in my house. OK, here's the scenario... If I allow my teenage daughter to have a TV in her bedroom then I want to be able to turn it off at a certain time. Now, I could use IR transmitters...

This weekend I will be powering up my Elk M1G. I have mounted the main board and most modules in 2 Leviton cans. Now it's time to power up this bad boy! I'm wondering if anyone has any tips or suggestions that will make this easier? While I have 4 keypads, I do know to start with connecting...

I am installing an Elk M1DBH (databus hub). I noticed that it came with a cable that has identical connectors on both ends. The connectors fit the J10 4-pin connector. What is this used for? I promise that I read the instructions several times and I don't see any mention of J10 anywhere.