User's Manual

M1 Installation and Programming Manual
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4.3 Automation Rules and Attributes
The ELK-M1, together with the RP Automation Programming software offers powerful, easy to setup and manage, life style
enhancement features. The automation programming allows mixing and matching of lighting components, outputs (relays or
voltage), thermostats, temperature sensors, and all the security inputs and features to integrate functions that add value and
appeal to the owner/user. Lights can be set to turn on and off in response to a time or day, a certain sensor, or according to
the arm/disarm status of the security control. Outputs can be set to control door strikes, irrigation sprinklers, circulating
pumps valves, etc.
The power behind the automation features is the unique RULES Engine. Rules are expressions of what you would like to
happen at a given time or in response to a set of circumstances. The following information is intended to provide an overview
of the vast automation features in the M1. NOTE: The quantities and capabilities of the automation and rules programming
will vary based on the model of M1 that is being programmed. For example: The standard M1 supports 100 rules and
limited lighting options while the M1G (Gold edition) supports 528 rules and extensive lighting options and capabilities.
Some examples in this section may not be available with the standard M1.
TASKS - A Task is similar to a computer macro, in that a single activation can result in multiple actions or events. The
actions and triggering of a Task must be written or developed in a Whenever/And/Then Rule. The purpose of the task
screen is to assign each task its own 16 character description, 6 word voice phrase, and the ability to “Show” on the keypad or
the telephone remote control menu. Up to 32 Tasks can be programmed. Examples are “Water the Lawn” which could be
used to turn on a series of outputs or relays to control underground water valves for a certain time duration. “Welcome
Home” could be task used to control a series of lights at a given time or day or in response to someone disarming the
security system. The following shows several tasks and the voice description word listing.