Java based web server user interface from the Version 2 firmware. For details on email enhancements, see page 9. For information on remote control options, see page 16. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 2...
APPLICATION: The ELK-M1XEP is an Ethernet Appliance with a RS-232 Serial Port Interface. It may be used to connect a control in the M1 Family to an Ethernet network. It features email event notification and FIPS compliant encryption algorithms for security sensitive environments.
Refer to the Notes on Router Setup located Network Router on page 14. Technical support from Elk Products, Inc. is limited to the setup and connection of the M1 Ethernet Interface inside the local network. M1XEP Local Area Network ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 4...
ElkRP will display the current firmware, hardware, and bootware versions of the M1XEP on the "Enroll/Update Control and Devices" screen. This screen is accessed from the Send/Rcv menu when connected to the control. 5. Proceed to Establishing Initial Connection. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 5...
When the reboot is complete, both lights will be off for a second, and then the orange light will come on solid and the green light will begin to blink. Wait several seconds before re-establishing a connection with the control. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 6...
To force the DHCP/IP address settings to known values, please reference page 18 of this manual. 2. Highlight the M1XEP to be configured and click the 'Use Selected' button. This will copy the IP address and Port settings to the ElkRP Account Details location. Click CLOSE to exit this screen. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 7...
IP address. For communications outside the local network you will need to establish one or more open ports on the router. Please refer to Notes on Router Setup on page 16 and the documentation of the router for more details. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual...
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Do not set the secure and non-secure ports to the same value. Doing so may make it impossible to re-connect to the unit, rendering it unusable. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 9...
M1XEP secure port should always use the Username and Password Feature. Send changes to the M1XEP and save the changes to the database. Refer to section 2 on page 8. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 10...
"Mom" at the office to let her know Suzy got home okay. WHENEVER Smith Home (Area 1) STATE BECOMES DISARMED AND LAST USER WAS Suzy Smith (User 3) THEN SEND EMAIL MESSAGE 1 TO mom@office.job (Email 1) ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 11...
Central Station as a backup method, select "1=Report to this number as a backup" from the Type dropdown box. 6. Click the "Send to Control" button to store this information in the control. Click "Save" to save to database. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 12...
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Internet Monitoring requires support from the Central Station. Special hardware and software is required to allow the Central Station to receive alarm codes via the Internet. If you are unsure if Internet Monitoring is supported or need further information, please contact the Central Station. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 13...
This is to notify you that your custom URL will not work until the update is successful. To enable this feature, enter the email address in the next box. You must also fill in the necessary information on the Email tab (see Email Notification Setup on page 9). ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 14...
Sunrise/Sunset settings in ElkRP’s Automation menu. If you change it there, you will need to SEND the M1XEP setup to the control afterward. SEND the setup to the control, then click the Test button to verify the settings work. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 15...
The following table contains additional ports used by the M1XEP. These ports should not be opened (port forwarded) outside the local network. Port Protocol 2362 The M1XEP listens on this port to respond to a "FIND" Command. 2101 Plain text communications port. Configurable by installer. 2101 is default. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 16...
3. Make sure that the serial number is correct and the "RP Access Code" is set to the correct value programmed into the control (default=246801). From the Connection menu choose the "Network" method. 4. If everything is setup properly ElkRP should now connect to the Control through the M1XEP. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 17...
To access and download firmware updates for M1 controls and peripherals, you must have a valid log on for our website. If you do not have a log on for our site you may obtain one by signing up for an account at www.elkproducts.com/request_login.html. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 18...
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The M1XEP bootloader may also need to be updated periodically. The bootloader update is done using the steps outlined above. The bootloader update files are downloaded from the M1 Dealer Site along with a corresponding firmware update. Update the bootloader first and then update the firmware. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 19...
These alerts may contain extended information such as the zone that caused an alarm, the user that disarmed, and the current temperature of a sensor. Learn more at www.elkproducts.com/m1cloud ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 20...
Time Server – A computer on the Internet that responds with standard universal time information to time requests. NTP (Network Time Protocol) - The protocol for requesting and receiving the current time from a time server. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 21...
Verify Primary and Secondary DNS servers are entered correctly on the TCP/IP tab of the M1 XEP setup Verify the Rule to send email is written correctly. Verify that ElkRP is disconnected when the triggering event occurs. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 22...
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POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS: Verify the M1XEP is connected to the M1 and enrolled. Follow troubleshooting steps for "Central Station did not receive report" shown above. If enabled, verify Central Station is receiving the heartbeat (supervision) signal. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 23...
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