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I just installed a M1XRF2H for Honeywell, but didn't see any firmware updates on Elk's site?   Is that unit ever updated?  

So... I figured I'd do a quick write up about a situation I came across a few weeks ago...   Long story short - my static IP configured XEP decided to revert back to it's default IP address. Nothing on the Elk was changed or updated during the time this happened. The MAC address is still the...

It's time for a new battery for my Elk M1G...   Is the panel designed to charge Gel and/or AGM batteries? I'd like to assume I could use either; with the preference being AGM?   Plus, if anyone would like to make a recommendation for sourcing a good battery I'd like to hear it  :D  

System Sensor Recalls Combination Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard   http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/System-Sensor-Recalls-Combination-Carbon-Monoxide-and-Smoke-Detectors/...

I'm experiencing a bit of a weird issue in disarming my system with the keypad. I can't say if the issue had been around for a while or just started because not until recently have I been using my keypad to disarm. At this time I only have a single KP2 connected to the system. What happens is...

My goal is to setup a separate set of contacts that would only be armed during away mode. These zones would be on "high target" areas - master bedroom dresser, closets, etc. All of this currently is working well as area 2 which is armed via rules with area 1. The zones are set as 03=burglar...

I'm curious as to why when I do a battery test, or run only on battery power, the current draw drops. My normal standby load is .550A and when I'm on battery power it drops to .270A. Can someone explain this to me? Just realized something... could the difference be how much current the...

I have all entry points covered with contacts as well as glass break detectors covering all windows. What I don't have at this time is any secondary interior detection. Motion detectors were hard for me to implement because of the house layout and cats. I was/am also looking at using pulsors at...

As I'm coming closer to using up the available 1A on my M1G panel, I'd like to see what the system is actually drawing during alarm mode. What is the best way to do this? Is it at all possible to view it from the keypad? As soon as I arm the system, even from a keyfob, the keypad exits out and...

Can someone please show me an example of how to use the GetMailer scripting function. Ideally, I would like to have the ability for Premise to send out an email (dynamic for each zone if possible) whenever a zone on my M1 trips while the alarm is in an armed state. And another one to send at all...

Is the best way to backup Premise to just copy the entire SYS directory? If I have to do a complete restore can I just delete the SYS directory and copy the backup in or do I need to do a manual backup (.xdo) as well? Do I also need to export the plugins if I'm backing up the SYS directory...

I was considering purchasing a Vera to interface with my M1G, but with so many stability issues that I've seen on their forums and posts about users not being able to get any help by forum or phone I'm no longer so sure about going that route. The only functionality which is required right away...

I currently have an Elk M1G and want to start taking advantage of more automation features (leaning toward z-wave at this point). I know Elk released the new M1XSLZW, but after you combine the cost of the VRC0P+3 it's right there with the Vera unit. I'm looking to control only a few lights and a...

I have my perimeter protection secured, but want to do some work on the property. I'm looking for ideas or setups that worked that will help to deter someone approaching the house. So, I need to tie in a signaling device and was looking at exterior motion detectors (single & dual sided) and...

I'm looking to add a couple yard signs around my property. Can anyone recommend a vendor with nice signs. Has anyone ever seen a sign that states protected by both security system and video surveillance?

I am creating some semi-dynamic rules for alarm notification and noticed something that didn't make sense to me. What I am doing is creating a single email for each door location and then grouping windows and glass breaks since there aren't enough spots. So this is what I did: this did NOT...

I finally connected one of my liquid sensors today and set the zone as a water alarm. The problem is that when I tested it my exterior speaker on output 2 went off. This is what I have: Zone Type: water alarm Cutoff Timer: 3 seconds for "WatrDuration" Globals: Output 2 delay before turning on =...

I have this rule that works: WHENEVER ANY ALARM, ANY AREA TURNS ON THEN TURN Strobe (Out 3) ON but this rule doesn't work: WHENEVER ANY ALARM, ANY AREA CUTS OFF THEN TURN Strobe (Out 3) OFF Any idea why that won't turn the strobe off? It turns off when I disarm the system. I didn't want to put...

I have a set of rules that work off a keychain keyfob for arm and disarm. Everything works great, except if I hit button 2 (disarm) while my garage door is in an active state. This is what I have...basically: To Arm: WHENEVER keyfob button 1 BECOMES NOT SECURE AND BURGLAR STATUS OF ALL...

I have a couple rules that I'm trying to iron out. I have this rule that works: WHENEVER ANY ALARM, ANY AREA TURNS ON THEN TURN Strobe (Out 3) ON but this part doesn't work: WHENEVER ANY ALARM, ANY AREA CUTS OFF THEN TURN Strobe (Out 3) OFF Any idea why that won't turn the strobe off...