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Jesse Gilmore
April 5, 2025
How to turn the volume down on the ELK M1 keyboard
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Mr. Anderson
April 5, 2025
To lower the volume on the Elk Products M1 keyboard, adjust the Keypress Beep Volume setting. There are 7 volume levels (1–7) and Off (0). Select a lower number to reduce the volume or set it to 0 to turn it off.
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USER GUIDE Cross Platform Control This Guide covers the operation of the M1 and M1EZ8 Controller models L519 Rev. F 02/06...
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M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide This system consists of a main control unit, one or more keypads, and various contact sensors and detectors. The control unit is generally placed in an out of sight location such as a closet, utility room, etc. It houses the main electronics and a backup battery for standby power.
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Understanding The Keypad ................4 System Notes ....................6 Operating The System ................... 7 User Codes ......................7 Checking the Ready Status ................... 7 Arming in the “Away” Mode .................. 8 Arming in the “Vacation”...
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide Understanding The Keypad Ready Light - This light will be ON when all burglar zones are secure and the system is OK for arming. If this light is OFF, one or more zones are violated (not secure).
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M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide Fire - If enabled, this key activates the local fire alarm audibles and reports the alarm to a central monitoring center, if monitoring is included as part of the system. This type of activation is generally programmed for double press or press and hold for 2 seconds.
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide Operating The System Read this entire section before attempting to operate the system. User Codes <> User Codes are required for arming, disarming, and to authorize certain features of your system. User codes can be either 4 or 6 digits (refer to System Notes).
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide Arming in the “Away” Mode Away mode arming is the highest arm level, intended for use when the premises is unoccupied. Both perimeter and interior zones will be armed. The Ready light must be on or flashing for the alarm system to be armed.
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide Auto Stay Arming (Optional) If this feature was enabled by your installer, it will automatically change the arm mode from Away to Stay if none of the perimeter delayed doors are opened during the exit delay countdown time.
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide Bypassing Zones (Optional) Manual bypassing of a zone will exclude it from the system for the immediate arming period. * [see notes below] Once the system is armed, zone(s) that are bypassed will not be able to activate an alarm. The bypass will remain in effect until: a) the zone bypass is canceled, or b) the system is disarmed.
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide Disarming and Resetting the System After entering the premises through one of the assigned Entry delayed zones, the keypad will sound a continuous entry delay tone. The keypad will display a count-up of the programmed entry delay time. Refer to the System Notes for the amount of entry time available.
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide Alarm Acknowledgments After an alarm has been silenced by a valid user code, the display will continue to show the alarm type and zone until a valid user code is entered a second time. This “Acknowledgment” is designed so that the user sees what caused the alarm after things are quieted.
However, it can also be used to annunciate abnormal access to and restricted areas. NOTE: The M1 control has four selections for Chime: Tone, Voice, Tone/Voice, and Off. The M1EZ8 control has only two selections for Chime: Tone or off.
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide Keypad Menus This section explains the use of the most commonly used keypad menus. For additional instruction, consult the installation company. To reach the keypad menus press the center navigation key labeled “ELK”. A user code may be required depending on how the control is programmed.
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M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide 2-LIGHTING Provides the ability to view and control lights or appliance type devices. Each lighting device must be programmed and installed before it can actually do anything. An example of a lighting device is: “Porch Light”, which could be a powerline carrier lamp module or switch controlled indepen- dently from this lighting menu, or from the inclusion in a programmed task.
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide 5-KEYPAD TEMPERATURE SENSORS Provides the ability to read the inside temperature sensors in any M1KP keypad. Press the RIGHT arrow key to select this menu, then press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the list of available keypads.
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide Menu 3-Walk Test Area (zones) Permits a local test of all zones assigned to the system/area. No alarms or troubles are reported during a walk test. To perform a walk test: 1. Press the ELK key. Enter a user code if prompted.
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide Menu 5-View (Zone) Status This allows a comprehensive viewing of the status for all area zones 1. Press the ELK key. Enter a user code if prompted. 2. Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to find “Menu 5-View Status”.
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide Menu 7-Automation Custom Settings (Requires Master Level User Code) The installer can assign certain automa- tion functions with the capability to change or modify their start date (mm/dd), start time (hr:mn), or time duration (00000 secs) settings from this menu. This menu displays a text description of the function along with it’s current setting.
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M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide 84-SYSTEM TESTS Allows Battery Test, LCD Test, & Communicator Test. Option 1: Battery Test Places the battery under load for 30 seconds. Battery voltage and system current will be displayed. If the voltage falls below 12.2V, a Low Battery trouble will occur.
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide Operation Via Telephone NOTE: This feature not avaliable with the M1EZ8 The system may be optionally controlled from a Telephone using push-button “tone” commands. Consult the installer to determine if this option is available.
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M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide For Zone Status press 4. If the system is not ready this menu can be used to hear the status of any violated zones. Follow the prompts. 5. Future use. 6. Future use.
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide Fire Safety & Maintenance If the fire alarm activates, the siren or bell will pulse ON and OFF and the display will show “Fire Alarm”. Always follow your evacuation plan and leave the building immediately, even if the a fire condition is not apparent. If your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an emergency report could be sent to that center.
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide Emergency Evacuation Plans Preparation of an evacuation plan Is of prime importance in fire prevention. Establish a household emergency evacuation plan in the event of fire. Refer to the Smoke Detector instructions (or exact mounting, layout and spacing.
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide System Testing To assure the proper working order, it is recommended that the system be tested once a week using the following procedure. CAUTION: If the system Is monitored by a Central Monitoring Station, always contact them prior to performing this test.
FCC Statements (Part 15 & 68) The ELK-M1 complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the front nameplate of the main control board is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC certification number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment.
M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide Glossary Area (Partition): A room or section of a building having at least one Keypad and one or more zones components. Components assigned to one area are separated and independently controllable from components assigned to other areas.
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How to turn the volume down on the ELK M1 keyboard
To lower the volume on the Elk Products M1 keyboard, adjust the Keypress Beep Volume setting. There are 7 volume levels (1–7) and Off (0). Select a lower number to reduce the volume or set it to 0 to turn it off.
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