User guide

ST-EG100-E Installation and User Guide Configuration
Chapter 3 Configuration
3.1. Background
The ST-EG100-E requires the M1 Family of controls firmware version to be 4.3.0 or later.
Configuration of the ST-EG100-E is accomplished using the ElkRP2 software version 1.5.0 or
later. Prior to configuration, update to the latest version of the ElkRP2 software, available from
the M1 Dealer Website (www.elkproducts.com).
The initial setup of the ST-EG100-E requires the computer running ElkRP2 and the ST-EG100-E
to be on the same local network. Neither the ElkRP2 nor the SETECH’s Firmware Updater can
“find” an ST-EG100-E outside of the local area network. The ST-EG100-E is shipped with
DHCP enabled. If a DHCP server exists on your network the ST-EG100-E will obtain a
“dynamic” IP address, gateway address, and subnet mask allowing it to work on the local
network. If not, the factory programmed (default) IP address 192.168.0.251 is used. If desired,
the ST-EG100-E can be configured with a “static” (non-changing) IP address using ElkRP2.
3.2. Prerequisite
Prior to configuring the ST-EG100-E, ensure that the M1 Control is programmed to transmit
ASCII strings at 115,200 baud for each of its available conditions to allow the Control and the
Virtual Keypad to have and display the information. Using the Keypad Installer Programming, or
the ElkRP2 software, access the Globals Menu (Menu-07) and program yes for options 35, 36,
37, 38, 39, and 40. Verify that Option 34 is set to 115,200.
3.3. Initial Network Setup
A DHCP enabled router does not require any additional configuration to allow the ST-EG100-E
to connect inside the local network. For communications outside the local network you will need
to forward several open ports on the router. Please refer to section 3.5 and the documentation for
your specific router for more details.
1. Start the ElkRP2 software and double-click on the appropriate Account name. The system
displays the message “Retrieving account information…” in a pop up window, and then
displays the Account Details panel.
2. In the Account Details panel, activate the M1XEP Setup button located at the lower right
corner of the panel. The system displays the M1XEP Setup window with the Introduction tab
selected.
3. Activate the Find button located along the bottom of the M1XEP Setup window. The system
searches for all SETECH ST-EG100-E and Elk M1XEP devices connected to the local area
network (LAN), and will display the results in the Find M1XEPs window (see Figure 2).
Typically, only a single device is listed. However, if multiple devices are installed on the
LAN all should be listed.
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