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M1XRFTW Installation Manual Page 3
OVERVIEW
The letters "TW" on the M1XRFTW signify "two-way", meaning this device is actually a transceiver rather than just a receiver.
In other words, it has the ability to both transmit and receive. The compatible Elk 6000 series two-way wireless sensors
are also two-way, making them vastly superior to traditional one-way wireless sensors. As you read through this manual,
and experience first-hand the advantages offered by Elk's "two-way" wireless products, we hope that you will share our
feelings that :"Two-way is the only way".
PLEASE NOTE: This manual references the word transceiver as well as receiver and transmitter. This is due to the fact
that M1 keypad programming and the ElkRP programming software still maintain support for traditional one-way wireless
as well as the new Elk two-way wireless products. We hope this does not cause too much confusion.
The M1XRFTW Transceiver allows M1 and M1EZ8 Controls to accept the new 6000 Series "Two-Way" Wireless Sensors.
See the listing of available sensors later in the manual. This list is constantly growing and may not be current in this manual
due to its printing date. Please contact your local Elk distributor for the latest products and information.
Including the M1XRFTW, Elk now produces three (3) different models of wireless expanders for the M1 & M1EZ8 Controls.
The M1XRFTW is compatible only with Elk's 6000 Series two-way sensors, the M1XRFEG is compatible only with GE (UTC)
one-way sensors, and the M1XRF2H is compatible only with Honeywell (Ademco) 5800 series one-way sensors. Regardless
of the model and supported wireless protocol, each connects to the M1 Control via the RS485 four (4) wire Data Bus and
becomes enrolled and integrated much the same way as a hardwired expander.
NOTE: A major difference between a wireless expander and a hardwired expander is that a single M1XRFTW ("EG"
or "2H") wireless expander is capable of supporting up to 144 wireless Sensors/Zones.
Because it is attached to the RS485 Data Bus, a wireless expander can be remotely mounted virtually anywhere in the building
to provide maximum convenience and coverage (range). And the serial number (TXID) and setup information of all sensors
is stored safely inside the control, so that if it every becomes necessary to replace a wireless expander there is little or no
programming required. Simply replace the wireless expander and perform a data bus enrollment to allow the M1 Control
to begin communicating with it.
IMPORTANT: The M1XRFTW "two-way" Transceiver must be enrolled as the first zone expander
(Address # 2) on the M1 or M1EZ8 Control Data Bus. Up to 3 additional M1XRFTW transceivers may
be connected to the M1 for expanded wireless coverage. If connected, the 1st additional M1XRFTW
transceiver must be enrolled at data bus address 3, the 2nd at data bus address 4, and the 3rd at data
bus address 5. No other addresses may be used for M1XRFTW Transceivers.
Should another model of wireless expander (M1XRFEG or M1XRF2H), OR an M1XIN hardwire
expander be currently installed at an address where an additional M1XRFTW is required then it will be
necessary to relocate (move) the other device(s) to a higher address and make room for the
M1XRFTW(s). See Appendixes A, B, & C for additional details on the use of multiple transceivers.
Retrofitting an existing installation - In a retrofit installation or takeover situation it is possible to mix various models of Elk
M1XRFx wireless expanders and their compatible sensors on a single M1 Control. This can be economically beneficial as
it prevents having to throw away or replace existing wireless sensors just to utilize another brand. BUT EXTREME CAUTION
must be taken to assure that each sensor is installed within adequate range of it's respective and compatible wireless
expander brand/model. In other words, the sensors and wireless expanders are physically and electronically different. Each
sensor can only communicate with its respective wireless expander brand/model.
IN AN INSTALLATION CONSISTING OF MIXED BRAND/MODEL WIRELESS EXPANDERS THE SENSOR
BRAND/MODEL MUST BE MATCHED TO THE CORRECT WIRELESS EXPANDER BRAND/MODEL.