Elk Products EZ8 ELK-M1EZ8, Installation Manual

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M1EZ8 Installation and Programming
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† LIGHTING -
The control can handle up to 256 Light (or appliance) devices. Each is assigned to one of 256
addresses. Each device is displayed in a column format with the following options and settings: Name - Each device can be
given a 16 character name (description) which is displayed on the keypad when the light is being controlled. Format - This
pull down box selects the protocol of the device. The available Lighting formats are: Standard, Extended, Preset dim,
Compose, Serial Port. The Serial port format is for UPB, ALC, Centralite, others through an ELK-M1XSP Lighting/Thermostat/
Serial Expander Interface.
Type - This pull down box selects the whether the device is a: On/Off Switch, Dimmer, or Appliance.
Show - If this box is checked the device will appear “show” on the keypad and telephone remote as you scroll through the
automation control menus. 2-way - This checkbox is used to record whether the device is capable of replying back to
commands. Voice Description - Click on this box to pop up a window for programming a custom 6 word voice phrase. The
voice is used primarily during a telephone remote session. NOTE: Additional lighting formats are in development, including
the new Z-Wave wireless devices. Even if a lighting product is not directly supported, it is always possible to use RS-232
ASCII strings for communicating lighting control.
OUTPUTS -
These can be in the form of voltage only, relays, or a combination of the two. Up to 208 outputs may be
controlled. The first 32 outputs have a 16 character description, 6 word voice phrase, and the “Show” on keypad or telephone
remote option. However, any output may be controlled from the keypad or telephone remote by entering its number. Outputs
can be used to actuate door locks, motors, fan, pumps, etc.
SUNRISE/SUNSET -
Sunrise and sunset can be used to control lighting and other entities. This section is the setup for
the built-in Astronomical clock, which is capable of calculating sunrise and sunset times automatically. The inputs necessary
to setup the control for sunrise/sunset are latitude, longitude, and the time zone value where the control is installed. Latitude/
longitude information can often be found printed on city or state highway maps, or it can be researched on the internet. After
entering the required information, click calculate and then send to the control.
NOTE: The Time
Zone automatically
assumes “standard
time”. Therefore, the
calculated times will
reflect standard time.
If the control is set for
“Observe Daylight
Savings Time” the
sunrise/sunset times
will be adjusted by the
control accordingly.
† Not evaluated by UL