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ELKC1M1 4GSM ElkCommBd Communicator

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HARDWARE OVERVIEW

7 Segment Display

Displays 1 alphanumeric character at a time 

sequentially to reveal: Signal Strength, Error 

Codes, IP Address.  Data is grouped in short 

packets preceded by a key letter.  In process 

communications is also displayed.  

b

  

b

ars of cell signal - The letter is followed by a 

single digit from 0 to 5.  

 Example: 

b 3

 reveals 3 bars of service.  

E

  

E

rrors - The letter is followed by two digits.   

Examples of error codes are: 

E01

  =  Application not loaded

E0 2 

=  Radio Module Power Fail

E0 3

  =  No SIM card installed.

E0 4 

=  Inactive Unit 

E0 5

  =  Low (Poor) Signal Strength

E0 6

  =  No Service or unregistered on Cell 

Network

E0 7

  =  Unable to communicate with M1

E0 8

  =  Cellular radio module not detected

E0 9

  =  No Internet Service (LAN detected)

E1 0

  =  No LAN detected (check cable)

E1 1

  =  Central Station not configured in 

ElkLink

E1 2

  =  CS Receiver failed to respond

E1 3

  =  No DHCP Server found

A

  

A

ddress - The LAN IP address is displayed 

1  character  at  a  time  during  the  first  2 

minutes after power up.  C1M1 supports 

IPv4 addresses.  These consist of 4 octets 

having a value of 0 to 255.  Each octet will be 

separated by a decimal point.  

       Example:   

A 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 0 . 1 0 0

  NOTE: CS reports take priority over the display 

of the LAN IP address which could make 

it  difficult  to  view  the  address  sequentially 

during power up.  The LAN IP address display 

may be repeated by removing the cover from 

the C1M1 and then pressing the small rubber 

plunger of the tamper switch button 5 times 

quickly.  Replace the cover when done.    

Communications Activity:  

0

  Communications to the Central Station will  be 

displayed as a clockwise rotation of the outer 6 

elements on the display.  A decimal point in the 

the lower right corner will illuminate if the report 

is being send by IP (Ethernet).

8

  Communications to ElkLink will be displayed 

as a figure 8 circulation of all 7 elements on the 

display.

o  

Communications via the USB serial port will 

be displayed as a clockwise rotation of the lower 

4 elements on the display.

Dipole Antenna

Cell  (Service) Red LED

Normal = ON solid.  This indicates that a 

Cell tower is within range and the unit has 

established a connection.  

Blinking indicates limited or no service.

LAN (Activity) Green LED

Normal = Blinking.  This indicates that 

communications is occurring with the Local 

Area Network (LAN) 

ElkLink (Connect) Orange/Yel LED

Normal = ON solid.  This indicates that 

C1M1 has an established connection with 

the ElkLink portal.  Note: A continuous 

connection to ElkLink is not mission 

critical for CS reporting.  This LED may 

occasionally be off for short time periods.  

Removable Terminal Block

Power Input (12 VDC)

This power shall be supplied from an Aux. 

Power output on the M1 Control.

Input

Not currently enabled - future use   

RS232 Cable (3 Wire)

C1M1 ships with a 36" serial cable plugged 

into this port.  A DB9M connector on the 

other end of this cable plugs directly to the 

Main RS232 Serial Port on the M1 Control.  

LAN (IP) Port

For connection to client's LAN (Local Area 

Network) for Dual Path communications.  If 

LAN is not available, C1M1 may be used in 

single path (Cellular Only) operation mode.

Per UL requirements, when utilizing the 

LAN (IP) Port an Isolated Loop Circuit 

Protector mfg by APC  Model #PNET1GB 

shall be purchased and installed.

USB Port (Mini B)

Allows local ELK-RP programming of M1 

using a PC and a USB serial cable.

Output

Not currently enabled - future use

WARNING: Max. Cable Length is 36"

Do NOT disconnect, splice or extend this 

serial cable.  Evidence of such action will 

VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY.

Summary of Contents for ELK-C1M1 4GSM ElkCommBd

Page 1: ...Port 3 wire Serial to DB9M cable USB Serial Port Type B USB Mini Included Accessories 36 max 3 wire RS232 Serial to DB9M Cable To M1 Control Optional Accessories available for Purchase ELK USBCM USB S...

Page 2: ...on the display A decimal point in the the lower right corner will illuminate if the report is being send by IP Ethernet 8 Communications to ElkLink will be displayed as a figure 8 circulation of all...

Page 3: ...not a reliable comparison It displays signal for voice not data Voice is not the same as Data 4 Mounting and Wiring Turn OFF all power in the Control Physically mount the C1M1 in the M1 control enclo...

Page 4: ...he ElkLink database Step 3 Signal Strength Test Always check the cellular signal strength in the proposed mounting location prior to permanent attachment This can be done by temporarily powering up th...

Page 5: ...g with a zip tie After all testing has been completed use the included zip tie to final fix the unit to this basket handle Wiring Connections 4 4 Make certain the M1 and C1M1 are not powered on while...

Page 6: ...een should appear once the Serial or ICCID number has been successfully validated in the database NOTE You do not need to use the Unit Template options screen as this does not apply to the C1M1 5 5 Ch...

Page 7: ...ter the Central Station Reporting Acct number which is the account number you want C1M1 to transmit to the Central Monitoring Station As mentioned earlier this same number should have been entered for...

Page 8: ...e numbers in the M1 only Telephone 1 is required as part of the process for enabling C1M1 Cellular and IP communications The other 7 numbers can still be used for digital or voice dialing if the clien...

Page 9: ...kipped 7 2 4 Program the Format for Telephone 1 as IP 6 7 2 5 There is no need to program the Number to Dial but the Dial Attempts should be set to at least 01 7 2 6 For each of the Reporting events A...

Page 10: ...NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interferen...

Page 11: ...ELKC1M1 4GSM ElkCommBd Communicator Page 11...

Page 12: ...PO Box 100 3266 US Hwy 70 West Hildebran NC 28637 828 397 4200 828 397 4415 Fax http www elkproducts com Printed in USA L656 Rev A 6 10 2016...

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