M1XSLZW Instruction Manual
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Rules need to be written is specific ways in order to achieve the correct results. The examples below show a correct and incorrect
way that a rule might be written. In both examples the intent of the rule is to Lock the door after the User has armed the system.
And since most systems are armed from interior keypads, it is necessary to make sure the door is locked only after the User has
had time to arm and leave the building through the exit delay door.
CORRECT
Like the optional rule #3 above, this rule triggers only WHEN the Front
Door Becomes Secure (CLOSES). It then tests to see if the System is
Armed Away. If both conditions are true THEN the Text String command
"<LOCK1^M" will be sent, thereby locking the door automatically for the
User.
X INCORRECT X
This Rule triggers WHEN the System is Armed Away. It then checks
to see if the Door is Secure. If so, Text String command "LOCK1^M"
will be sent. Should this be a deadbolt lock then it will be locked before
the User can exit. Also, if the User attempts to remedy the issue by
propping open the door then it will not lock when he closes it because
the rule has already ended.
BATTERY STATUS OF LOCKS
- Z-Wave battery powered locks generally provide their own local "low battery" alert, but these
could easily be missed if the building is unoccupied for a long time period. The M1XSLZW and M1 Control are capable of providing
additional elements of low battery alert through the use of automation rules and special text strings. This new capability was added
in M1XSLZW firmware version 81.0.4.
1.
Select
ElkRP > Automation > Texts
and add the following 3 new text strings:
<BCLOCK1^M
<LBLOCK1^M <Lock Low Battery^M
2.
Select
ElkRP > Automation > Rules
and create 2 new rules as shown in the example below:
Rule 1 - When the System is Armed
to Away mode this rule will turn on the
Flood lights for 30 sec., turn off the
Foyer Lights, and change the HVAC
Thermostat Settings. This is typical
of an Energy Save type of rule.
Rule 2 - When Exit Delay expires
and the System is Armed to the Away
mode, text string <LOCK1^M will be
sent out Port 2 where the M1XSLZW
will then send a Z-Wave command to
lock the door.
Rule 3 - OPTIONAL This rule will
immediately lock the door when the
door closes without waiting for the
exit delay time to expire.
Additional Rule Examples and Information Pertaining to Z-Wave Locks
Rule 5 sends text string
<BCLOCK1^M
(Battery Check Lock #1) to the M1XSLZW at 12:00PM each day. The lock should respond
to the M1XSLZW with a battery level between 1 and 100%. If the response is 30% or lower the M1XSLZW will send
<LBLOCK^M
(Low Battery) to the M1. Rule 6 watches for this received string and performs the appropriate programmed action. In this example
it will cause "Lock Low Battery" to be displayed and a local beep at all keypads until someone presses the * key. The test intervals
and actions may be modifed. Be aware that each battery test consumes a small amount of battery capacity. Contrary to the
example above, we recommend testing the battery no more than once a week.
