midrar Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 While I'm sure most of us use the Insteon I/O for garage status and control, has anyone used the Elk M1 as one for an interface. On an M1 board, output 3 is an available dry contact that could be used and I like the idea of eliminating an I/O linc for more reliability. Thanks.
apostolakisl Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) I have my garage doors wired to the Elk. It is of course a never-failed comm. If you have the ability to hard wire back to the Elk panel, then I would definitely do it. Myself, I didn't think to hard wire for control of the door (only status of the door), so I hacked an RF garage door opener and wired it directly to an Elk relay. This works great for me since my Elk panel is easily within radio range. I have never had a missed command in 8 years. Much better than using Insteon comm. Edited June 12, 2017 by apostolakisl
elvisimprsntr Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) The IOLinc has a high failure rate and exhibits unexpected behavior which can cause your garage door to randomly open or close. I use the Elk output 3 and a zone input for status. Edited June 12, 2017 by elvisimprsntr
midrar Posted June 12, 2017 Author Posted June 12, 2017 Those were my thoughts as well. I've experienced similar issues with the I/O linc as far as unexpected behavior. With the reliability of the M1, I'm looking forward to making the switch.
giomania Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 The IOLinc has a high failure rate and exhibits unexpected behavior which can cause your garage door to randomly open or close. I use the Elk output 3 and a zone input fore status. Interesting. I have had two I/O lincs (V2.3) on my garage doors for three years, and I have never experienced hardware failures or random door opening issues. Maybe they had problems with older hardware revisions? Mark Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
DennisC Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 I also have my garage door wired to my Elk. I use a wide gap contact for BA alarming and status to ISY. I then wired my garage door opener to a spare Elk rely for open/close control.
MWareman Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 I hardwired my door back to my Elk. Output three can open/close the door, and a mag switch drives the entry-2 zone (with a much longer entry timer). The inner door to the house is entry-1 (along with the front door) with a short timer. Insteon is an insecure protocol. That was my main driver to not depend on it for garage door operations. Plus, all-ons have been know to operate the iolinc, and cause the door to open... Just too much risk..
TrojanHorse Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 I use the ELK m1 for similar reasons as stated above. I also like that it has battery backup and could operate my GDO that also has battery backup. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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