sanders2222 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 apostolakisl Thanks for your response and my hope is that minimal use of the programming feature in the ELK will be required. I plan to do all my HA heavy lifting through the ISY, which is where I am now. My hope is that there is just enough interaction between the two with this new module so that important 'events' from the ELK can trigger a reaction in the ISY and vice-versa. It's my understanding the ELK can connect to a Russound CAA66 through an RS232 connector. I have pre-purchased the M1XEP and ELK IP232 to make that connection. My hope is a signal from the ISY will trigger a 'rule' in the ELK that can set zones and channels on the Russound. The Elk should make announcements through the Russound as well. From some posts on various forums this can be done now without an ELK M1 by using some sort of script communication from the ISY to a PC. As for when the module will come out, I'm not as optimist as you especially after Michel's recent post about unidentified problems with buffers (whatever that is). But we all hope these issues are worked through shortly and we'll see a new product that could put U-D as a true leader in HA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apostolakisl Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Is this a two way street? In other words, does Elk display the status of the Russound or does it just shoot commands at it? You might be able to use the ISY network module to shoot commands at Elk that then shoots commands at Russound assuming that the ISY Elk module doesn't directly support the Russound connected to the Elk (which I bet it doesn't). Somewhere on this board is referenced the full set of network commands ISY can generate that Elk can pick up over the xep. You can also get a global cache unit and have your ISY send IR commands to the Russound. This is how I run my whole house audio. Sadly, I don't get any feedback so ISY doesn't know the status of anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Kohanim Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Hi Sanders2222, I do apologize for not being clear enough: buffers issue (which was fixed in 3.1.7) has nothing to do with ELK. We just could not thoroughly test ELK without having a stable release. We are hoping that 3.1.7 is that release. With kind regards, Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpolito Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Hi Peter, Yes, it will be two way. The design is generic so, theoretically, we should be able to support other security systems. Communications must be through a serial to Ethernet device. With kind regards, Michel Now that the Elk module is sort of "imminent", could you comment a little more on the statement above? I have an Omni IIe. Would the module be able to work with that? If so, how much knowledge would it require on my part. As I'm sure you have been able to tell by my questions, I know just enough to get my self in trouble, but not a whole lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Kohanim Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Hello tpolito, Theoretically, it's not that difficult for us to add support for Omni once ELK is out. This said, it's of utmost importance for us to make sure ELK is stable and functioning properly before we support any other security system. With kind regards, Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRR Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Hello Michel, I sure hope "two way" means, status change events for ELK inputs and outputs regardless of the arm state, events on arm state changes and also, a must have, control of outputs. Access to elk timers etc would be a bonus. UD does great great work and it's appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jahn Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hello Michel, I sure hope "two way" means, status change events for ELK inputs and outputs regardless of the arm state, events on arm state changes and also, a must have, control of outputs. Access to elk timers etc would be a bonus. UD does great great work and it's appreciated. Hi FRR, Various keypad, zone, and area events will be available in program conditions. You will also be able to arm/disarm from programs in addition to some other actions. We'll supply the details when the module is finished and is made available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midrar Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Its about that time when someone asks about status of the ELK integration module so might as well be me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexian Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Is there going to be a beta and a special price? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Kohanim Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hi guys, Status: final stages of alpha testing so I am hoping we should have it released shortly. We will have to release 3.1.10 before since 3.1.9 caused major issues with MobiLinc and other UPnP clients. Furthermore, we have fixed a very rare database corruption issue (j0dan) and we would like to have it tested before releasing ELK. As far as pricing - at the moment - we do not have any Beta pricing planned. But, we'll make a decision before we release. With kind regards, Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanders2222 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Thanks for the update Michel. I just ordered my ELK and hope by the time I get things wired in, the module will be ready. I admit I know little about the ELK but I also hope the module makes set up easier through the ISY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apostolakisl Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Hi guys, Status: final stages of alpha testing so I am hoping we should have it released shortly. We will have to release 3.1.10 before since 3.1.9 caused major issues with MobiLinc and other UPnP clients. Furthermore, we have fixed a very rare database corruption issue (j0dan) and we would like to have it tested before releasing ELK. As far as pricing - at the moment - we do not have any Beta pricing planned. But, we'll make a decision before we release. With kind regards, Michel SWEEEET. (That's what I would have said in high school) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Hansen Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 With 3.1.10 out, we are 1 step closer to getting the Elk Module. Can't wait to start testing this new functionality. Hi guys, Status: final stages of alpha testing so I am hoping we should have it released shortly. We will have to release 3.1.10 before since 3.1.9 caused major issues with MobiLinc and other UPnP clients. Furthermore, we have fixed a very rare database corruption issue (j0dan) and we would like to have it tested before releasing ELK. As far as pricing - at the moment - we do not have any Beta pricing planned. But, we'll make a decision before we release. With kind regards, Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexian Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Guess what... It's here!! download 3.1.12 beta, then purchase the elk module at 40% off!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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