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    Software Compat w/ UPB & ELK

    Hey guys,   Currently (seems like forever) installing an ELK Gold and UPB based dimmers. I wanted to purchase a feature rich/easy to maintain software solution and started to look at homeseer. Unfortunately the forums seem to indicate that it's not UPB compatible (I called Homeseer and they have...
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    Elk M1 Gold Backup Phone/Cell/Pager

    Hey all, In the process of planning my install and wanted to know if there was a way to hookup the M1 to a secondary phone line? What about cellular or two-way pager based backup. I'm aware that these methods exist for a variety of security panels and figured there must be a way with the M1...
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    Security Installer in CT

    Hey all, In the midst of my new HA/Security install. I've been using a local electrician for a lot of my runs, since I'm putting in alot of line voltage stuff as well, however he really doesn't have alot of experience installing security systems. I want to install alot of wired window and door...
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    Insteon vs UPB (again)

    Hey all, I know this question or similar has been asked over and over in this and many other venues. I'm posting it again because: 1) I have to make up my mind this weekend. 2) There have been changes in both Insteon and UPB lines of equipment. According to my research, Insteon early on was...
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    HAI Omnistat 2 w/ELK (External Control?)

    Hey all, Installing a new ELK M1 system and jsut bought the new Omnistat 2's. The issue is that I'm planning on having a Misterhouse system in place as well. It appears that I can either connect the Omni to either the ELK serial interface OR a misterhouse serial interface. So my question is...
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    Fingerprint Doorlock w/Interface?

    Hey all, I'm planning to go with a biometric deadbolt/lock for my front door. The only problem is that I can't find a model that either by wire or wireless can notify my security system. I'm installing a new ELK system and really want it to disarm when I use my print to open the door. Yes, I'm...
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    ELK M1 / Omnistat 2

    Hey all, I'm about to purchase an initial ELK M1 for my new house. I'm looking at using Omnistat's for the two HVAC zones, but had a few questions: 1) Does anyone know if the Omnistat 2's are compatible with ELK via the same serial communication as the original omnistats? 2) Can the ELK...
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