Don't rely on a panel that focuses exclusively on automation or security. The ELK M1 Gold system features a rock-solid security foundation with powerful automation functionality for the best of both worlds and now even controls INSTEON-compatible automation devices (sold separately). Whether you're an integrator, installer or do-it-yourself home owner, you'll appreciate the flash memory firmware, RS-232 serial port, Ethernet connectivity, fast PC programming, and ease of installation: All getting you up and running with minimal time and effort. The INSTEON-Compatible M1 Gold Kit also includes everything you need to control any INSTEON-compatible device and to securely access your home over the Internet.
Rich Security Features
The M1 Gold offers ample security features. You'll gain peace of mind, knowing your smoke and motion detectors (both sold separately) are fully supported, along with a time/date-stamped 512-event history log. Partition your monitored area into eight separate areas with separate account numbers; program up to 99 user codes with assignable authority levels, so you'll be sure your home or office is being monitored wisely. Additional features include a two-way listen-in interface and multiple arm levels.
Automate your Home
More than just a security system, the M1 Gold can be used to create lifestyle-enhancing comfort and convenience through your home automation system. Interface your computers and peripheral devices into your M1 Gold and control your lighting, temperature and numerous other automation tasks. There's no need to chain rules together; the programming system allows almost any imaginable operation using easy-to-understand text-based references. Control your lighting, including dimming and scenes, using RS-232 serial or 2-way power line control ports. Read temperature sensors and communicate with thermostats. You can even turn on tasks, lights, and outputs via keypad or telephone remote. Additional features include sunset/sunrise calculation and activation as well as the ability to transmit and receive custom serial ASCII messages.
Voice Announcement
It's not necessary to rely on beeps and flashes with the M1 Gold. The voice announcement feature provides clear alerts and announcements, providing detailed information on alarms, zone descriptions, and status of areas. With a 500-plus-word/phrase vocabulary, you can link up to six words and phrases per announcements, and with an additional 10 custom-recordable words/phrases, you'll find this communications system to be extremely user-friendly. The integrated voice dialer also uses vocabulary or custom words and phrases.
Keypad Functions/Options
The built-in telephone remote control makes any phone a keypad. While the M1 Gold is expandable to support up to 16 LCD keypads, the system's included flush-mount keypad features a backlit, large-character LCD of 16 x 2 lines, which displays the system's diagnostics and settings. Between its menu navigation keys and its six programmable function keys, programming the display of time, date and temperature is made easy. On each keypad, one zone input and one output are programmable. Additional keypads and blue-backlit keypads are available to be purchased separately. And if you want the keypads to be truly flush-mounted in your walls, you will need the Flush Mount Kit. As supplied in the kit, the keypad sticks out of your wall about 1/2". A slim-line keypad is also available for use in spaces where you won't need the full functionality of the LCD keypad.
Expandable
Add up to twelve sets of 16 hardwired zones to your M1 Gold with the M1 16 Zone Input Expander. Looking to add wireless receivers? Use the M1 Cable to NX Wireless. Additional units that can be purchased separately include the M1 Databus Hub and the M1 Relay Board.