Do not port forward the non-secure port to outside the local network. If the non-secure port will not be used it should be disabled in the M1XEP setup (refer to section 1.7 of the configuration and setup). Page 2 ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual...
APPLICATION: The ELK-M1XEP is an Ethernet Device Server with a RS-232 Serial Port Interface. It may be used to connect a Control in the M1 Family to an Ethernet network using TCP-IP protocol. It features a secure embedded web server, with a user interface built on a Java applet, email event notification, and FIPS compliant encryption algorithms for security sensitive environments.
Router with Built-In the configuration and setup on page 9. Dynamic DNS Support Technical support from Elk Products, Inc. is limited to the setup and connection of the M1XEP inside the local network. M1XEP Local Area Network Page 4 ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual...
If the M1XEP is removed, it must be "un-enrolled" by completing the Bus Module Enrollment process to prevent an "Ethernet Trouble" from occurring. 5. Proceed to the Configuration and Setup. Page 5 ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual...
Configuration and Setup The M1XEP is supported by the M1 Family of controls with firmware version 4.3.0 or later. The M1XEP software configuration utility is built into ElkRP software version 1.5.0 or later. If you have an older version of firmware or ElkRP software, current updates can be downloaded from the M1 Dealer Website (www.elkproducts.com).
M1XEP before the changes will take effect. The reboot will take up to 2 minutes. A connection with the M1XEP cannot be re-established until the reboot process is complete. Click 'Save Account' under the "File" menu to save the changes to the database. Page 7 ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual...
A secondary individual pass code consisting of any valid User Code will also be required upon presentation of the M1 Virtual Keypad screen. Send changes to the M1XEP and save the changes to the database. Refer to section 2 on page 7.
DDNS service providers are supported by the router. FUTURE: For installations without a router or where the router does not support DDNS, the M1XEP will eventually support DDNS updates. Page 9 ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual...
You must access the router's setup in order to open (port forward) the ports mentioned above. The method for this differs from product to product. Some routers use a software utility to access their setup while others can be accessed via a web browser. Consult the router's documentation for complete instructions on this procedure. Page 10 ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual...
5. Make sure that the "RP Access Code" is set to the correct value programmed into the control (default=246801). From the Connection menu choose the "Network" method. 6. If everything is setup properly ElkRP should now connect to the Control through the M1XEP. Page 11 ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual...
Note: To access and download firmware updates for M1 controls and peripherals, you must a valid log on for the M1 Dealer Site. If you do not have a log on for the M1 Dealer Site you may obtain one by signing up for an account at http://m1dealer.elkproducts.com/.
Using the Virtual Keypad Application In order to access the M1XEPs built-in web application "M1 Virtual Keypad" your computer must have the current Java application software (at the time this manual was released the current version was 1.5.0) . There is no charge for this software and it may be downloaded and installed from www.java.com.
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You must click 'Yes' or 'Always' in order to proceed further. 5. Next, the "Please Wait" screen will appear. This will disappear once a secure SSL 128 bit encrypted connection has been established. This may take several seconds. Page 14 ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual...
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Hovering the cursor over the F- keys causes their programmed identity (name) to be displayed. Clicking an F-key performs the function(s) pro- grammed in the Keypad setup and/or the Whenever/And/Then rules engine. Page 15 ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual...
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100% (full on). The On/Off indicator will be Green when the device is On. If there are too many lights to fit on one screen the word Next> will illuminate along the bottom of the screen. Click on Next> to see additional lights or <Prev to back up to the previous group of lights. Page 16 ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual...
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Use the mouse to change any of the settings. The Up arrows raise the setpoint values and the Down arrows lower the setpoint values. 11. Clicking the 'Temperature Probe' button displays the names and current temperatures of any connected M1ZTS or M1ZTSR Zone Temperature Sensors. Page 17 ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual...
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208, check the 'Show Outputs >32' box located at the bottom of the outputs screen. The 'for' check box allows a timer to be set, which controls how long the output will stay on. The 'Send' button must be clicked to perform the desired command. Outputs printed in Red type are currently On. Page 18 ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual...
The receiver has the same software and decodes the information after it arrives. SSL (Secure Socket Layer) - An encryption protocol for transmitting documents securely over the Internet by electronically authenticating each end of an encrypted transmission. Page 19 ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual...
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