Installation manual
M1XSP Installation Manual
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Steps 6 & 7 may be skipped when using the M1XSP as a Lighting or Themostat interface.
6. If the M1XSP is only being used as a serial port expander, it will necessary to set the BAUD Rate Jumpers to the desired
speed. Refer to the back page of these instructions.
7. As a serial port expander, the M1XSP can be connected to a PC or other communication equipment using a standard 9
pin RS-232 serial cable. Distance for an RS-232 serial cable is 10 ft. nominal, 50 ft. maximum. Of course, since the
M1XSP operates on the M1's 4-wire Keypad Data Bus, it can be located a great distance from the M1 and thereby closer to
the other equipment so that the RS-232 length limits are not such an issue.
8. For use with Thermostats or Lighting Controllers, set the Format jumper (JP3) according to the type of communication
format that the interfacing equipment requires. In 99% of the cases this jumper will probably be set to the "232" position.
Refer to the the jumper settings on page 10.
9. For Thermostat and Lighting Controller hookups refer to the appropriate diagrams on the following pages.
10. After all connections are complete, turn On the M1 Master Power Switch.
11. Enroll the M1XSP into the M1 Control as follows: From the Keypad access the Installer level programming. Select Menu
01-Bus Module Enrollment. Press the right arrow key to start the enrollment. When the keypad indicates enrollment
complete, press the right arrow key to view the results. Among the displayed enrolled devices there should be a type 5
(T5) device at address 01.
NOTE: If it becomes necessary to replace an already installed M1XSP, set the new unit to the same address as the old
unit and repeat this enrollment process. If a device is permanently removed, the enrollment process must be performed
in order to de-enroll the unit and thereby prevent a "missing" trouble condition.
Diagnostic LED indication
Slow blink (1/2 sec.) = Normal communication with M1.
Fast flicker = Communicating with other equipment (Thermostat, Lighting Controller, PC, etc.)
No blink = No communication with M1. Unit might be unplugged or powered off.
IMPORTANT:
The number of manufacturer supported "out-of-the-box" interfaces are limited by the internal memory of the M1XSP. Some
interfaces require a lot of memory. Fortunately, due to the M1XSPs Flash Memory, this limitation can be averted with different
'Field Installable firmware "volumes", each containing specific manufacturer interfaces. For example: to take an "off-the-shelf"
M1XSP and use it for Insteon lighting you will need to download and flash the memory with firmware 50.x.x. For reference the
current Factory shipped firmware and the alternate Field Installable firmware versions and numbering protocol are as follows:
1.x.x Factory "Out-of-the-box" Firmware: (Aprilaire,RCS,HAI,OnQ-ALC,UPB,Centralite,EDT,Dynalite,LutronRA,W800RF32)
25.x.x Field Installable Firmware for an Elk-M1XZW Z-Wave Module. (Used only in the M1XZW which is a subset of the M1XSP)
50.x.x Field Installable Firmware specific to Insteon.
NOTE: The first digit (1,25,50,etc) is the volume identifier. The second and third digits identify the revision levels.
Updating/Replacing Firmware in the ELK-M1XSP
The M1XSP stores it’s operating firmware in “Flash” memory. This state-of-the-art memory allows electronic field updates
and eliminates the old fashion method of changing IC chips or shipping boards back to the factory. As new firmware updates
become available, they will be posted on ELK’s Dealer ONLY restricted website found at www.elkproducts.com. NOTE:
Firmware updating can only be done through the M1 Control using a Direct to PC Com port connection or an optional
Ethernet Network connection. Dial-up connections cannot be used to perform firmware updates.
How to Update Firmware:
1. Physically connect the Computer and Control using either the RS-232 Serial Ports or the M1XEP Ethernet Interface.
3. Start ElkRP and open the account belonging to the control. Click on the Connection menu icon and establish a connec-
tion. Again, use the appropriate Direct using Com_ OR Network options.
4. Click on Update/Verify Firmware from the Send/Rcv menu icon.
5. On the Update/Verify screen, select the device to be updated. In this case it is a Serial Expander. Then also select the
“Update to new firmware” option. Then click Continue.
6. The Update Firmware screen displays the device name, the current Firmware, Hardware, and Bootware version, and a
pull down window for selecting the firmware version to use on the update. Select the appropriate firmware that you wish to
use. NOTE: All update (.bin) files that are downloaded or received should be stored in your ~Program
Files\ElkRP\Updates directory. This is where RP looks for all update files.
7. Click on the check box for “Update”. If “Reprogram” or “Rollback” is displayed the firmware file is the same as OR older
that what is in the control. Reprogramming with the same firmware is a waste of time but was included for factory testing
purposes. Rollback is not recommended except under the guidance of Elk Technical Support.