Elk M1XSLZW M1 to Leviton Z-Wave Interface Installation Manual

ELK-M1XSLZW 

M1 to Leviton Z-Wave Interface 

INSTRUCTIONS 

APPLICATION & OVERVIEW: 

The M1XSLZW is a specialized Elk-M1 serial expander for 

connecting M1 Controls to Z-Wave enabled devices through a 

Leviton VRC0P+3 Z-Wave Serial Interface. Z-Wave is a 

wireless, low power, "mesh" network technology widely used 

for automating devices such as: Lights, Thermostats, 

Electronic Locks, etc. Z-Wave empowers devices to be remotely 

controlled from across the room or across the world with 

benefits such as energy savings, convenience, and comfort. 

The VRC0P+3 is known as a Z-Wave Secondary Controller. It 

is required as a permanent member of the Z-Wave network to 

maintain contact with all Z-Wave devices and communicate via 

RS232 to the M1XSLZW. The M1XSLZW translates the protocol 

into the M1 control and allows commands to be sent and 

received on the Z-Wave network. 

Functionally the M1XSLZW is a serial expander (RS485 to 

RS232) and shares the same TYPE 5 databus ID as M1XSP 

serial expanders. A maximum of seven (7) TYPE 5 serial 

expanders may be connected to an M1. 

A key benefit of combining the M1XSLZW and VRC0P+3 is the 

ability to interface with new generation Z-Wave devices such 

as the electronic deadbolts and locksets from Kwikset, Yale, 

and Schlage. Locks require a special Security Encrypted (SE) 

protocol and a process called "Beaming". Both the M1XSLZW 

and the VRC0P+3 support these new requirements. 

In general, any Z-Wave device that is compatible with the 

Leviton VRC0P+3 should also be compatible with the M1. 

However some devices may have limited functionality due to 

design or feature differences. 

NOTE: The Leviton VRC0P+3 is not included with the 

M1XSLZW. It must be purchased separately. 

Specify Leviton Part Number: VRC0P-1LW 

SPECIFICATIONS: 

• Activity/Status LED (Orange) 

• Auto-Reset Hardware Watchdog Circuit 

• Addressable (1-7) TYPE 5 Databus ID 

• Operating Voltage: 12 Volts D.C. 

• Current Draw: 31mA 

• Housing: 4.25" x 6.375" x 2.125" 

• Circuit Board: 2.25" x 3.95" 

• Connection to VRC0P+3: DB9M 9 Pin Port 

• Connection to M1: Elevator Screw Terminals (4) 

Specifications are Subject to Change without notice. 

NOTICE: Drawings, illustrations, diagrams, part numbers, etc. are 

provided as reference only and are based on equipment available at 

the time the information was created. All information contained in this 

document are subject to change without notice. 

The extent of integration between Elk Products and Partner Mfgs 

varies, and there may be situations or limitations beyond Elk's control 

that make certain desirable features unavailable or unusable. Partner 

products and/or protocols, including Elk's may not contain the 

capabilities or data definitions to permit additional integration beyond 

what is currently available. Partners may also, at their option, add, 

modify, or discontinue features or support without notification. 

® 2011 Elk Products Inc. All rights reserved. 

Leviton and ViziaRF+ are registered trademarks of 

Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc. 

L638 Rev. 1 12/5/2011 

For reasons stated herein, Elk Products makes no warranty that it will 

be able to integrate all available features or operations, nor does it 

make any express or implied warranties of fitness for a particular 

purpose or of merchantability. Refer to Elk's Limited Warranty. 

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STEP 1 - READ THIS FIRST! 

DO NOT attempt installation of the M1XSLZW until the entire Z-Wave network is setup wth all devices and controllers 

Associated and Updated. A Leviton VRC0P+3 Serial Interface (p/n VRC0P-1LW) is required. Installers NOT experienced 

with setting up a Z-Wave network are encouraged to obtain Z-Wave training before proceeding. Once the Z-Wave 

network and the VRCOP+3 are setup and working the M1XSLZW is relatively easy to install. Attempting to take shortcuts 

generally results in wasted time and troubleshooting. 

To integrate an Elk-M1 Control to a Z-Wave network the following components will be required: 

QTY Part Number & Description 

1 ELK-M1G or M1EZ8 Control 

1 ELK-M1XSLZW M1 to Leviton Serial Interface 

1 ElkRP Remote Programming Software 

1 LEVITON VRC0P+3 (VRC0P-1LW) Serial Interface (Secondary Controller) & cable. It must be labeled with 

a +3 (VRC0P+3). Older units are NOT COMPATIBLE and are not upgradeable! The VRC0P+3 MUST have 

firmware version V2.33S / Z-Wave 3.11 or greater. A way to confirm is to connect it to a PC serial port and use 

a serial comm. program like Hyperterminal. Connect at 9,600 Baud, 8, N, 1. On power up the VRC0P+3 will 

transmit its name and firmware ID to the Hyperterminal display screen. 

1 Leviton VRUSB-1US USB Z-Wave Stick [RECOMMENDED] Primary Controller. 

1 Leviton PC Installer Software [RECOMMENDED] 

Z-Wave devices (lights, thermostats, locks, etc.) Leviton ViziaRF+ [RECOMMENDED] ** 

** Leviton ViziaRF+ brand Z-Wave devices offer unique features, one of which is the ability to report back their status to all 

other ViziaRF+ controllers (I.E. VRC0P+3). Unfortunately, most other brands of Z-Wave devices only report their status back to 

the single controller that commanded the change. Thus other controllers will be out-of-sync thinking a device is On when it is 

Off, or Off when it is On. Devices may be polled to determine their status, but this is NOT practical or efficient since polling 

consumes extensive bandwidth/time which can delay or disrupt communications. Polling is definitely NOT an option that 

should be performed on a regular basis. Leviton Vizia RF+ devices do NOT require polling! 

Information in this manual about Z-Wave is NOT a substitute for actual Z-Wave training. Additional Z-Wave 

information, particularly the Leviton ViziaRF+ brand of Z-Wave can be found on the Leviton web site links: 

http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpSctDspRte.jspsection=25545&minisite=10024 

http://communities.leviton.com/docs/DOC-2389 

http://communities.leviton.com/community/knowledgebaseforums/home_automation 

Z-Wave Network: Z-Wave is a wireless (RF) 'Mesh' Network that utilizes a proprietary protocol. The network can be as simple 

as two devices, or dozens of devices if the installation is large. Typical Z-Wave devices are: Controllers, Light Switches, Lamp 

Modules, Appliance Modules, Locks, Thermostats, etc. 

Network Routing: Routing is used by a 'Mesh' network to provide primary and alternate communications paths. Z-Wave 

devices have relatively short transmission range ~30 ft. or so. For extended distances messages must be routed (repeated) 

across the mesh through other 'routable' devices. A message may route through a single neighbor device or multiple devices 

before reaching its destination. It is very important for Z-Wave devices to be installed in their permanent location PRIOR TO 

INCLUSION in the network. This way each knows what neighbors are close by. Routing is also called repeating or hopping. 

A Z-Wave network allows for a maximum of 4 repeats or hops. In other words, messages can be routed through a maximum 

of 4 devices to reach a destination. 

Non-Routable devices - Devices that operate from Battery Only such as motion sensors, handheld remotes, and Locks do 

not route or repeat Z-Wave communications. This is because they are generally in a state of sleep to preserve and extend 

their battery life. They must be awakened by touch, movement, or 'beaming' before they can communicate. They are often 

called 'End Node Devices' since they cannot be used to route communications and are therefore at the end of the path. 

Z-Wave NODE IDs: Each device in a Z-Wave Network must have a unique ID called a Node ID from a pool of 128 Nodes 

allowed. Duplicate Node IDs are not permitted, and a Z-Wave device can only be a member of one network at a time. Setting 

up Z-Wave devices and assigning Node IDs requires a Z-Wave Primary Controller. 

Z-Wave Primary Controller: A Primary Controller is required to setup a network and assign Node IDs. The Leviton Vizia rf+ 

VRUSB-1US USB stick Primary Controller and Installer Tool PC Software is recommend. There are other Z-Wave Primary 

Controllers, but ONLY THE Leviton VRUSB-1US supports the enrollment of Locks. Other advantages of the USB Stick and PC 

software is that a permanent copy of the network settings may be saved on the PC hard drive for future service. 

* All setup and programming references in this manual utilized the Leviton VRUSB-1US and Installer Tool. * 

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M1XSLZW Instruction Manual

Z-Wave Secondary Controller: A Secondary Controller (e.g. VRC0P+3) is able to communicate with and control devices 

but it cannot be used to setup or configure devices. A Secondary Controller must receive a copy of the network configuration 

from the Primary Controller in a step called Update Controller. I.E. The VRCOP+3 Controller must be Updated. 

A VRC0P+3 MUST BE enrolled as a permanent Secondary Controller. It communicates with all Z-Wave devices and the 

M1XSLZW, which then translates the protocol into the M1 and processes all transmitted or received commands. 

Node Inclusion: Inclusion is the process used by a Primary Controller to add a Z-Wave device to a Network and assign it a 

Node ID. Devices retain their Node ID until such time as they are Excluded (removed) from a network or factory defaulted. A 

device must be excluded from its previous network before it may be Included with a new network. A new Node ID will be 

assigned by the new network. There is no known method for moving a device to a new network and having it retain its 

previous Node ID. And there is no known method for forcing a specific Node ID to a specific device. The Primary Controller 

picks the next available Node ID (never used in the network) and assigns it to the device. The Primary Controller (Leviton 

VRUSB-1US Stick and PC) must be held close to the Device (1-2ft) when Including. 

Node Exclusion: Exclusion is the process used by a Primary Controller to remove a Z-Wave device from a network when no 

longer needed. Exclusion removes the device as a member of the network and resets it to factory defaults. It DOES NOT 

clear routes and associations from other network controllers or devices, and that can cause sluggish communications 

when devices attempt to route through devices that are no longer present. Processes such as Network ReDiscovery and 

Update Controllers should be performed after devices are Excluded or Included. This helps refresh routings and improve 

network performance. If a device stops working or is removed from the premises the network can also be sluggish. Dead 

or removed devices MUST be Excluded as soon as possible. The process for removing a dead or removed device may 

differ from regular Exclusion. For more information see the Primary Controller Instructions or seek help from a Z-Wave 

device manufacturer or training event. Elk does not produce any Z-Wave devices and cannot address Z-Wave questions. 

The Primary Controller (Leviton VRUSB-1US Stick and PC) must be held close to the Device (1-2ft) when Excluding. 

Association: Association is used by a Primary Controller to define Areas and/or relationships between Z-Wave devices 

(controllers, switches, dimmers, thermostats, locks, etc.) E.G. Take an area or room with a multi-button Scene/Zone 

Controller Keypad and several Dimmers. The buttons MUST be associated with the Dimmers to be controlled. The 

Dimmers will not react to a button press if not associated. NOTE: Not all Z-Wave devices support full association. 

Update Controller: Updating transfers existing Node ID information, associations, routings, etc. from the Primary Controller 

to other Secondary Controllers. This is a VERY IMPORTANT step when setting up or making changes to a Z-Wave network. 

The Primary Controller (Leviton VRUSB-1US Stick and PC) must be held close to the Device (1-2ft) when Updating. 

Occasionally the VRC0P+3 Secondary Controller may fail to update "Error=Could not update VRC0P". In this situation the 

only solution may be to Default it and repeat the Inclusion process followed by the Update and Associate processes. 

VERY IMPORTANT! Updating Controllers should be done ANY TIME changes are made to that network. This populates 

information about new devices and cleans up (removes) remnants of devices that have been removed or excluded. 

Summarized steps for setting up a Z-Wave Network using the Leviton VRUSB-1US and Installer Tool Software. 

Perform these steps PRIOR to connecting to the ELK-M1XSLZW and after any changes. 

1. Permanently install all Z-Wave Devices in their intended location, including the Leviton VRC0P+3 (VRC0P-1LW). 

2. Use a portable Computer, the Leviton VRUSB-1US Primary Controller, and Installer Software to setup devices. 

a. On the software title bar click Network > Self-Installer Checklist. 

b. Click box 1 Dimmers and Switches and click Another Dimmer/Switch to add dimmers,switches,locks, Tstats, etc. 

c. Click box 2 Controllers and click Another Controller to add each Controller. VRC0P+3 is a Controller. 

d. Click box 3 Update Controllers and follow directions to update each Controllers, including the VRC0P+3. 

e. Click box 4 Create Areas and click Another Area. An areas can be a rooms, floors, departments, etc. 

f. Click box 5 Associations and follow directions. Click Another Association if applicable. 

g. Click box 6 Deploy System followed by Save and Deploy System. 

h. Click Exit Checklist when finished. 

3. On the software title bar click Diagnostics > RS232 Setup. Select the VRC0P+3 Node as the RS232 Module, then 

place a check in the box for each device, then click Set Association. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT STEP! 

4. Click on the + box to expand the All Devices folder showing all devices in the Z-Wave network. On this listing you may 

right click on the RS232 Module (VRC0P+3 Node Icon) to Update Controller or do the RS232 Setup. This is handy and 

MAY BE NECESSARY to quickly refresh the VRC0P+3 after any changes. 

Having each Z-Wave Device installed in its permanent location and INCLUDED by use of a portable Computer and VRUSB-1US USB 

Primary Controller helps makes sure that neighbor devices are detected and network routing information is fully established. 

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STEP 2 - Setting up the M1XSLZW 

Mounting - Connections - Setting the Data Bus Address - Enrolling the Data Bus Device 

1. Turn off the M1 Master Power Switch and unplug the Leviton VRC0P+3 before making any wiring connections. 

2. Mount the M1XSLZW as close as possible to the Leviton VRC0P+3. The RS232 Serial cord supplied with the VRC0P+3 is 

approximately 8 ft. DO NOT use an extension or attempt to make this cord any longer! 

3. Follow the wiring recommendations in the M1 Installation Manual to connect the data bus terminals +12V, A, B, and Neg 

from the M1 Control to the terminals on the M1XSLZW. It may be necessary to install an M1DBH or M1DBHR Data Bus Hub 

if more than 2 homerun data bus cables are coming into the M1 Control. 

4. Set the data bus address switches on the M1XSLZW to a value between 1 and 7 following the diagram below. Make sure 

the address you select is NOT being used by any other data bus Type 5 (serial expander) device. Each switch has an 

OFF and On position (binary value 0 or 1). The combination of these switches represents a decimal value of between 0 

(all Off) and 15 (all On). 

Address 1 

ON 

TABLE 1: Data Bus Address Switch Settings 

Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 Address 5 Address 6 Address 7 LEGEND 

ON 

ON 

ON 

ON 

ON 

ON 

ON 

1 2 3 4 

1 2 3 4 

1 2 3 4 

1 2 3 4 

1 2 3 4 

1 2 3 4 

1 2 3 4 

OFF 

For Data Bus Type 5 Devices (Serial Expanders) the only valid Addresses are 1 thru 7 and therefore the maximum number of Type 5 Devices is 7. 

Data Bus Terminating Jumper JP1 – This is engages a 120 Ohm resistor for terminating the M1 RS-485 Data Bus. See Data bus wiring instructions before use. 

5. Connect the Leviton VRC0P+3 Serial Interface to the M1XSLZW using the modular RS232 serial cable supplied with the 

VRC0P+3. DO NOT use an extension or attempt to make this cord any longer! 

6. Once all wire connections are complete plug the Leviton VRC0P+3 into a convenient AC Output that is NOT controlled by a 

switch (Always On 24hours). Next, turn on the M1 Master Power Switch which will then supply power to the M1XSLZW. 

7. Enroll the M1XSLZW to the M1 Control. REQUIRED! This is done either via a Keypad or ElkRP Software. From a Keypad 

access the Installer level programming and select Menu 01-Bus Module Enrollment. Press the right arrow key to start the 

enrollment. When complete press the right arrow (edit) key to view the results. The M1XSLZW shares the same bus type 

as other serial expanders and will display as a "SerialPExpdr T5" followed by a specific address (Addr) number. Verify 

that the address displayed matches the address selected in step 4 above. 

Should it become necessary to replace a M1XSLZW then set the replacement unit to the same address as the old unit 

and perform the enrollment process. To permanently remove any data bus device perform the enrollment process 

AFTER disconnecting the device. This will help avoid a "missing device" trouble condition. 

TABLE 2: Diagnostic LED Indicator 

Slow blink (1/2 sec.) = Normal communication with M1. 

Rapid flicker = The M1XSLZW is synchronizing with the VRC0P+3 to collect all current data. 

This is automatically performed upon reboot or power up. 

No blink = No communication with M1. Check the wiring with the M1 and that the device has power. 

LIMITATIONS: 

1) Elk does not recommend mixing (combining) Z-Wave devices with other lighting technologies (e.g. Insteon, UPB, Zigbee, 

Lutron, etc.) on any installation. Potential interference, device ID overlap, and other issues can lead to unreliable operation. If 

mixing of technologies cannot be avoided, the Installer must assume all risk and liability. Elk does not endorse or support the 

mixing of Z-Wave and other lighting technologies. 

2) Z-Wave Thermostats CANNOT BE MIXED (combined) with other Thermostat technologies or brands. I.E. Do not mix 

hardwired Thermostats such as RCS RS485, HAI RS232, or Aprilaire RS485 on the same M1 panel with Z-Wave Thermostats. If 

this advice is not followed AND Z-Wave Thermostats become mixed with hardwired Thermostats on the same installation NO 

DATA will be displayed for the Z-Wave Thermostat(s). 

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STEP 3 - Adding Z-Wave Lights to M1 

Skip to Step 5 if not 

adding Lights 

Each Z-Wave Light in a network must have a unique Node ID from a pool of 128 Nodes allowed. Adding a Z-Wave light to M1 

involves mapping (assigning) its Node ID to a corresponding M1 Light Device number location. See Table 3. NOTE: Leave 

BLANK any M1 Light Device location that corresponds to a Z-Wave Node ID that is NOT a light. Below are instructions for 

programming M1 Lighting using ElkRP > Automation > Lighting. 

3.1 Setup the Z-Wave network FIRST. [Page 3] All Z-Wave devices and controllers MUST be Associated and Updated. 

3.2 Make a list of each Z-Wave device, its Node ID, location, and type (light, thermostat, lock, controller, etc.) 

3.3 Verify that the M1XSLZW is connected to the VRC0P+3. 

3.4 Select the first Z-Wave Light Node ID and corresponding M1 Light Device number location. See Table 3. 

NOTE: All Z-Wave devices are 

assigned Node IDs, but ONLY 

those that are lighting types 

should be entered in the M1 Light 

Device locations. Leave empty 

(blank) any location that 

corresponds to a Node ID that is 

NOT a light device. 

3.5 Program a Name (up to 15 characters) describing the location or name of the light. 

3.6 Set the Format to "Serial Expander". This will be the same for all Z-Wave Lights. 

3.7 Set the Type according to the Z-Wave device. (On/Off Switch, Dimmer, or Appliance) 

3.8 DO NOT put a check mark in the Opt. location. 

3.9 Put a check mark in the Show box IF the light needs to be displayed on touchscreens or keypads. 

3.10 Voice Description is optional. Up to 6 words may be used to provide a spoken description for each light. 

Controlling Z-Wave Lights using ElkRP Rules 

3.11 Select ElkRP > Automation > Rules. 

3.12 Click New to start a new Rule. E.G. Turn OFF several Z-Wave Lights when the System is Armed Away. 

3.13 Click WHENEVER > Security/Alarms > Is Armed > Armed Away. A pop-up box appears to pick the Area (partition). 

Use the drop down to pick the area or Click OK to accept "Area 1". 

3.14 Click THEN > Control Lighting > Individual. A new box will appear. 

3.15 In the Select lighting device box scroll and select one of the Lights. E.G. Foyer [2 (A2)]. 

3.16 Click Turn Off followed by OK. The screen should resemble the first two lines in the illustration below. 

3.17 Repeat for additional lights and then click DONE to complete the Rule. 

3.18 Make sure that ElkRP is connected and on-line with the M1 Control, then click Send to Control. 

The Rule shown controls 2 lights 

when the System is Armed Away. 

Then Operands - Lights may be 

Turned Off, Turned On, or Toggled 

(flip/flop). The "Set to Level" only 

appears on lights that are type= 

dimmer. Range is 1 to 99%. 

Fade (ramp) Rate - Range is 0 to 7 

with the following fade rate times in 

seconds: 0=immediate, 1=2, 2=4, 

3=8, 4=16, 5=32, 6=46, and 7=60. 

Not all Lights support fade rate. 

For - Checking this box allows a time 

delay for On or Off. Duration is: Days, 

Hrs, Min, Sec, or may be a Custom 

Setting selection. 

In this rule the Foyer is turned Off. 

The Flood light is turned On for 30 

seconds meaning it will turn off 

automatically 30 seconds after 

arming and leaving the home. 


Z-Wave 

Node ID 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

25 

26 

ELK Lighting 

Device 

1 (A1) 

2 (A2) 

3 (A3) 

4 (A4) 

5 (A5) 

6 (A6) 

7 (A7) 

8 (A8) 

9 (A9) 

10 (A10) 

11 (A11) 

12 (A12) 

13 (A13) 

14 (A14) 

15 (A15) 

16 (A16) 

17 (B1) 

18 (B2) 

19 (B3) 

20 (B4) 

21 (B5) 

22 (B6) 

23 (B7) 

24 (B8) 

25 (B9) 

26 (B10) 

TABLE 3: Z-Wave Lighting to M1 Lighting Device Mapping 


Node ID 

27 

28 

29 

30 

31 

32 

33 

34 

35 

36 

37 

38 

39 

40 

41 

42 

43 

44 

45 

46 

47 

48 

49 

50 

51 

52 

ELK Lighting 

Device 

27 (B11) 

28 (B12) 

29 (B13) 

30 (B14) 

31 (B15) 

32 (B16) 

33 (C1) 

34 (C2) 

35 (C3) 

36 (C4) 

37 (C5) 

38 (C6) 

39 (C7) 

40 (C8) 

41 (C9) 

42 (C10) 

43 (C11) 

44 (C12) 

45 (C13) 

46 (C14) 

47 (C15) 

48 (C16) 

49 (D1) 

50 (D2) 

51 (D3) 

52 (D4) 


Node ID 

53 

54 

55 

56 

57 

58 

59 

60 

61 

62 

63 

64 

65 

66 

67 

68 

69 

70 

71 

72 

73 

74 

75 

76 

77 

78 

ELK Lighting 

Device 

53 (D5) 

54 (D6) 

55 (D7) 

56 (D8) 

57 (D9) 

58 (D10) 

59 (D11) 

60 (D12) 

61 (D13) 

62 (D14) 

63 (D15) 

64 (D16) 

65 (E1) 

66 (E2) 

67 (E3) 

68 (E4) 

69 (E5) 

70 (E6) 

71 (E7) 

72 (E8) 

73 (E9) 

74 (E10) 

75 (E11) 

76 (E12) 

77 (E13) 

78 (E14) 


Node ID 

79 

80 

81 

82 

83 

84 

85 

86 

87 

88 

89 

90 

91 

92 

93 

94 

95 

96 

97 

98 

99 

100 

101 

102 

103 

104 

ELK Lighting 

Device 

79 (E15) 

80 (E16) 

81 (F1) 

82 (F2) 

83 (F3) 

84 (F4) 

85 (F5) 

86 (F6) 

87 (F7) 

88 (F8) 

89 (F9) 

90 (F10) 

91 (F11) 

92 (F12) 

93 (F13) 

94 (F14) 

95 (F15) 

96 (F16) 

97 (G1) 

98 (G2) 

99 (G3) 

100 (G4) 

101 (G5) 

102 (G6) 

103 (G7) 

104 (G8) 


Node ID 

105 

106 

107 

108 

109 

110 

111 

112 

113 

114 

115 

116 

117 

118 

119 

120 

121 

122 

123 

124 

125 

126 

127 

128 

ELK Lighting 

Device 

105 (G9) 

106 (G10) 

107 (G11) 

108 (G12) 

109 (G13) 

110 (G14) 

111 (G15) 

112 (G16) 

113 (H1) 

114 (H2) 

115 (H3) 

116 (H4) 

117 (H5) 

118 (H6) 

119 (H7) 

120 (H8) 

121 (H9) 

122 (H10) 

123 (H11) 

124 (H12) 

125 (H13) 

126 (H14) 

127 (H15) 

128 (H16) 

LIMITATIONS: 1) Elk does not recommend mixing (combining) Z-Wave devices with other lighting technologies 

(e.g. Insteon, UPB, Zigbee, Lutron, etc.) on any installation. Potential interference, device ID overlap, and other 

issues can lead to unreliable operation. If mixing of technologies cannot be avoided, the Installer must assume 

all risk and liability. Elk does not endorse or support the mixing of Z-Wave and other lighting technologies. 

Node IDs are assigned to all Z-Wave devices, but ONLY lighting devices should be entered in the Light Device table. Leave 

BLANK any Light Device location that corresponds to a Node ID that is NOT a light device. 


Group # 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

25 

26 

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ELK Lighting 

Device 

129 (I1) 

130 (I2) 

131 (I3) 

132 (I4) 

133 (I5) 

134 (I6) 

135 (I7) 

136 (I8) 

137 (I9) 

138 (I10) 

139 (I11) 

140 (I12) 

141 (I13) 

142 (I14) 

143 (I15) 

144 (I16) 

145 (J1) 

146 (J2) 

147 (J3) 

148 (J4) 

149 (J5) 

150 (J6) 

151 (J7) 

152 (J8) 

153 (J9) 

154 (J10) 

TABLE 4: Z-Wave Light Group to M1 Lighting Device Mapping 


Group # 

27 

28 

29 

30 

31 

32 

33 

34 

35 

36 

37 

38 

39 

40 

41 

42 

43 

44 

45 

46 

47 

48 

49 

50 

51 

52 

ELK Lighting 

Device 

155 (J11) 

156 (J12) 

157 (J13) 

158 (J14) 

159 (J15) 

160 (J16) 

161 (K1) 

162 (K2) 

163 (K3) 

164 (K4) 

165 (K5) 

166 (K6) 

167 (K7) 

168 (K8) 

169 (K9) 

170 (K10) 

171 (K11) 

172 (K12) 

173 (K13) 

174 (K14) 

175 (K15) 

176 (K16) 

177 (L1) 

178 (L2) 

179 (L3) 

180 (L4) 


Group # 

53 

54 

55 

56 

57 

58 

59 

60 

61 

62 

63 

64 

65 

66 

67 

68 

69 

70 

71 

72 

73 

74 

75 

76 

77 

78 

ELK Lighting 

Device 

181 (L5) 

182 (L6) 

183 (L7) 

184 (L8) 

185 (L9) 

186 (L10) 

187 (L11) 

188 (L12) 

189 (L13) 

190 (L14) 

191 (L15) 

192 (L16) 

193 (M1) 

194 (M2) 

195 (M3) 

196 (M4) 

197 (M5) 

198 (M6) 

199 (M7) 

200 (M8) 

201 (M9) 

202 (M10) 






Group # 

79 

80 

81 

82 

83 

84 

85 

86 

87 

88 

89 

90 

91 

92 

93 

94 

95 

96 

97 

98 

99 

100 

101 

102 

103 

104 

ELK Lighting 

Device 



209 (N1) 

210 (N2) 

211 (N3) 

212 (N4) 

213 (N5) 

214 (N6) 

215 (N7) 

216 (N8) 

217 (N9) 

218 (N10) 

219 (N11) 

220 (N12) 

221 (N13) 

222 (N14) 

223 (N15) 

224 (N16) 

225 (O1) 

226 (O2) 

227 (O3) 

228 (O4) 

229 (O5) 

230 (O6) 

231 (O7) 

232 (O8) 


Group # 

105 

106 

107 

108 

109 

110 

111 

112 

113 

114 

115 

116 

117 

118 

119 

120 

121 

122 

123 

124 

125 

126 

127 

128 

ELK Lighting 

Device 

233 (O9) 

234 (O10) 

235 (O11) 

236 (O12) 

237 (O13) 

238 (O14) 

239 (O15) 

240 (O16) 

241 (P1) 

242 (P2) 

243 (P3) 

244 (P4) 

245 (P5) 

246 (P6) 

247 (P7) 

248 (P8) 

249 (P9) 

250 (P10) 

251 (P11) 

252 (P12) 

253 (P13) 

254 (P14) 

255 (P15) 

256 (P16) 


STEP 4 - Adding Z-Wave Light Groups to M1 

Z-Wave Lights may be assigned into Groups (areas) to permit single command of all devices in the group. M1 supports 128 

Z-Wave Groups. Setup requires mapping a group to a M1 Light Device number location 129-256. See Table 4. Group 

commands are: On, Off, or Set to Level (1 to 5). Set to Level allows up to 5 Group Scenes to be triggered. Below are steps for 

programming Light Groups using ElkRP > Automation > Lighting. 

4.1 Setup the Z-Wave network FIRST. (Page 3) All Z-Wave devices and controllers MUST be Associated and Updated. 

4.2 Make a list of all the programmed Z-Wave Groups by number. 


4.4 Select the first Group to be programmed and match it to the M1 Light Device Number location. See Table 4. 

4.5 Program the Name (up to 15 characters) describing the Group or Area. (E.G.location, room name, etc.) 

4.6 Set the Format to "Serial Expander". This will be the same for all Z-Wave Groups. 

4.7 Set the Type as On/Off or Dimmer. Dimmer adds the advantage of Set to Level and Pre-Set Scenes. 

4.8 DO NOT put a check mark in the Opt. location. 

4.9 Put a check mark in the Show box IF the Group will need to be displayed on touchscreens or keypads. 

4.10 Voice Description is optional. Up to 6 words may be used to provide a spoken description for each Group. 

Controlling Z-Wave Light Groups using Rules 


4.12 Click New to start a new Rule. E.G. Turning On 2 Z-Wave Groups when the System is Disarmed. 

4.13 Click WHENEVER > Security/Alarms > Is Disarmed. A pop-up box appears to pick the Area (partition). Use the drop 

down to pick the area or Click OK to accept "Area 1". 

4.14 Click THEN > Control Lighting > Individual. A new box will appear. 

4.15 In the Select lighting device box scroll and select one of the Group numbers: E.G. Grp1 [129 (I1)]. 

4.16 Click Turn On followed by OK. The screen should resemble the first two lines in the illustration below. 

4.17 Repeat for additional light groups and then click DONE to complete the Rule. 


This Rule controls 2 groups of 

lights when System is Disarmed. 

Then Operands - In addition to 

Turn On, Turn Off, or Toggle it is 

also possible to have lights in the 

Group respond to 1 or 5 pre-set 

SCENES. This is accomplished by 

selecting Set to Level and using a 

value of 1 to 5. 

Fade (ramp) Rate - Range is 0 to 7 

with the following fade rate times in 

seconds: 0=immediate, 1=2, 2=4, 

3=8, 4=16, 5=32, 6=46, and 7=60. 

Not all Lights support fade rate. 

For - Checking this box allows a 

time delay for On or Off. Duration 

is: Days, Hrs, Min, Sec, or a 

Custom Setting selection. 

In this rule Group 1 is turned On. Group 2 is Set to Level 3 which will activate Scene #3 in lights belonging to Group 2. 


STEP 5 - Adding Z-Wave Thermostats to M1 

Each Z-Wave Thermostat in a network must have a unique Node ID from a pool of 128 Nodes allowed. Adding the 

Thermostat to M1 involves mapping its Node ID to one of 16 Thermostat locations in ElkRP (Thermostats 1-16). 

Skip to Step 6 if not 

adding Thermostats 

Thermostat mapping is done automatically by the M1XSLZW upon power-up. This is called "Discovery Mode" and it starts 

from the lowest Z-Wave Node ID and searches UP until it finds a Thermostat. It then maps this to ElkRP Thermostat #1. If 

other Z-Wave Thermostats are found, the next higher Node ID will be mapped to Thermostat #2, and so on. This means that 

ALL Z-Wave devices (especially Thermostats) must already be setup, Associated, and Updated. Below are instructions for 

programming Thermostats using ElkRP > Automation > Thermostats. 


At least 1 Thermostat and the VRC0P+3 must be installed. 

5.2 Make a list of every Z-Wave device, its Node ID, location, and type (light, thermostat, controller, etc.) 


5.4 Power-up the M1XSLZW to start the Discovery Mode. This requires several minutes during which the status LED will 

flash rapidly. DO NOT TOUCH anything until the rapid flashing changes to a slow 1 sec. flash. As the M1XSLZW 

discovers a Thermostat it will map it to an Elk-RP Thermostat number starting with the lowest Node ID and working up. 

5.5 From the list of Z-Wave devices pick Thermostat 1 (the Thermostat with the lowest Node ID) and program a name (up to 

15 characters) in the ElkRP Thermostat 1 location. Repeat for additional Thermostats starting up through the Node IDs. 

The name should describe the location of the Z-Wave Thermostat (i.e. Hallway, 1st Floor, etc.). A NAME IS MANDATORY. 

M1 will ignore (not display) a Themostat that doesn't have a name. 

TIP! If the customer wants the Thermostats to appear in a desired order then it will be necessary to perform the Z-Wave 

Inclusion in exactly that desired order. That's because the order of mapping in M1 is based solely on the Z-Wave Node ID 

numbering starting at the lowest and working up. Remember that M1 rules reference the Thermostat Name, making it VERY 

important for each name to describe and/or match the correct location. 

LIMITATIONS: Z-Wave Thermostats CANNOT BE MIXED (combined) with other Thermostat technologies or 

brands. I.E. Do not mix hardwired Thermostats such as RCS RS485, HAI RS232, or Aprilaire RS485 on the same 

M1 panel with Z-Wave Thermostats. If this advice is not followed AND Z-Wave Thermostats become mixed with 

hardwired Thermostats on the same installation NO DATA will be displayed for the Z-Wave Thermostat(s). 

Q - Will the Thermostat Mapping be affected if a Z-Wave Thermostat is replaced 

A - It certainly may but it all depends on the ability to retain (keep) the old Node ID and re-use it in the replacement 

Thermostat. By carefully following the "Replace Node/Device" procedure in the Primary Controller it is possible to swap a 

Thermostat and retain the previous Node ID, but this MUST be followed meticulously! If the Replace Node/Device 

procedure is not followed OR fails to work as intended, the Primary Controller will assign a new Node ID to the 

replacement device. When the Discovery Mode is activated the new Node ID will most likely cause a re-arrangement of 

the mapping. IF the old Node ID cannot be transferred to the new device then a complete reprogramming starting at 

step 5.1 will be required. 

IMPORTANT! TEST each Thermostat Lock after any changes are made to the Z-Wave network. Verify that each is 

communicating and responding properly. Test all ElkRP Rules that involve a Thermostat. Verify that all keypads, 

touchscreens, or software interfaces are properly displaying the: 1)Mode i.e. Auto, Heat, Cool, or Aux., 2) Current 

Temperature, 3) Heat Setpoint, 4) Cool Setpoint, 5)Fan Mode 

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Controlling Z-Wave Thermostat using Rules 


5.7 Click New to start a new Rule. Example: Lower the Heat and Raise the Cool Setpoints when Armed. 

5.8 Click WHENEVER > Security/Alarms > Is Armed > Armed Away. A pop-up box appears to pick the Area (partition). 

Use the drop down to pick the area or Click OK to accept "Area 1". 

5.9 Click THEN > Thermostat. A new box will appear. 

5.10 In the Select Thermostat box scroll and select one of the Thermostats. E.G. Main Hallway [Tstat 1]. 

5.11 Click Set heating desired temperature to. 

5.11 In the value box scroll to set the temperature value. Set the F or C box to your preference. Then click OK. The screen 

should resemble the first two lines in the illustration below. 

5.12 To set the Cooling setpoint click THEN > Thermostat. 

5.13 Select the same Thermostats. E.G. Main Hallway [Tstat 1] as before. 

5.14 Click Set cooling desired temperature to. 

5.15 In the value box scroll to set the temperature value. Set the F or C box to your preference. Then click OK. The screen 

should resemble the first three lines in the illustration below. 

5.16 Click DONE to complete this Rule. 


NOTE: Some makes and models of Z-Wave Thermostats do not broadcast or voluntarily send their data to 

the VRC0P+3. The result will be that M1 will display "Not Enabled" since it doesn't have any information 

from the Thermostat to display. The only solution for this is to POLL the Thermostat(s) to obtain their 

status and information. See Step 7 and Table 7 concerning Advanced or Optional TEXT Strings 

available with the M1XSLZW. 


STEP 6 - Adding Z-Wave Locks to M1 

Each Z-Wave Lock in a network must have a unique Node ID from a pool of 128 Node IDs allowed. Up to ten (10) Z-Wave 

Locks may be controlled by an M1. Special procedures and steps are required, including: 1) Mapping the Node ID of each 

Lock to one of ten (10) Virtual lock numbers (LOCK1-LOCK10). 2) Creating M1 Text Strings as Z-Wave Lock commands to the 

M1XSLZW. 3) Creating a "THEN Send Text to Port X" command in an ElkRP Rule. The Text will be your command and the 

Port X will be the Data Bus Address of the M1XSLZW. 

Mapping of the locks is done by the M1XSLZW on power-up using "Discovery Mode". This starts with the lowest Z-Wave Node 

ID and searches UP until a lock is found. The first Lock found is mapped as LOCK1. If other Locks are found then the next 

higher Node ID will be mapped to LOCK2, and so on. Discovery can only work after ALL Z-Wave devices (especially Locks) 

have been setup, Associated, and Updated. See ElkRP instructions below: 


At least 1 Lock and the VRC0P+3 must be installed. 

6.2 Make a list of each Z-Wave device, its Node ID, location, and type (light, lock, thermostat, controller, etc.) 


6.4 Power-up the M1XSLZW to start the Discovery Mode. This requires several minutes during which the status LED will 

flash rapidly. DO NOT TOUCH anything until the rapid flashing changes to a slow 1 sec. flash. As the M1XSLZW 

discovers a Lock it will map it to one of ten (10) Virtual Lock numbers (LOCK1-LOCK10) and store them in memory, 

starting with the lowest Node ID and working up. 

6.5 Use the list of Z-Wave devices and select the first Lock (the Lock with the lowest Node ID). 

6.6 Select ElkRP > Automation > Texts and then Click on New to add a new Text String. 

6.7 In the Text String field enter:

Controlling a Z-Wave Lock using Rules 


6.10 Click New to start a new Rule. E.G. Lock door when Exit Delay expires and System is Armed. 

6.11 Click WHENEVER > Security/Alarms > Exit Delay > Expires. A pop-up box appears to pick the Area (partition). Click 

OK to accept Any Area OR pick a specific area and then click OK. 

6.12 Click AND > Security/Alarms > Is Armed > Armed to Any Mode. A pop-up box appears to pick the Area (partition). 

Click OK to accept Any Area OR pick a specific area and then click OK. 

6.13 Click THEN > Send Text Out Port. A new box will appear to pick the Text. Use the drop down to pick the

STEP 7 - Rule Examples and Advanced M1XSLZW Options 

Below are Elk-RP Rule examples being used to control Lights, Thermostats, and Locks. 

Rule 1 - Activates Save Energy 

Task* when Armed Away. 

Rule 2 - Task* "Save Energy" 

turns off lights and sets back 

HVAC (Thermostat) to save $$. 

Rule 3 - Activates Welcome 

Home Task* when Disarmed. 

Rule 4 - Task* "Welcome 

Home" turns on some lights 

and sets HVAC to 69 & 72 deg. 

Rule 5 - Task* "At Home" 

adjusts lights in Groups. 

Rule 6 - Locks door #1 as soon 

as exit delay expires following 

System Arming. 

Rule 7 - Locks door #1 just as 

soon as Front Door closes 

following System Arming. The 

door will get locked no matter 

whether Rule 6 or 7 fires first. 

Rule 8 - Turns on Foyer Lights 

when entry delay begins AND it 

is dark outside. 

Rule 9 - Turns on Hallway 

lighting Group when hallway 

motion is detected. 

Rule 10 - Automatically turns 

some lights Off at 11:00PM. 

Rule 11 - Turns Out15 ON 

when text string

Additional Notes and Rule Examples for Z-Wave Electronic Deadbolt Locks 

DELAYING LOCK COMMANDS - A great use for M1 Rules and Z-Wave Locks is the ability to automatically lock exterior 

doors when the Alarm is Armed. But while immediate locking may be OK for Stay Mode arming, it may be better to have a 

short delay or secondary trigger for Away Mode arming. This is to allow a User time to arm from a Keypad and still leave 

prior to the door locking. Shown below is a CORRECT and a INCORRECT way to construct such a delay. 

CORRECT 

X INCORRECT X 

This Rule triggers only WHEN the Front Door Becomes Secure 

(CLOSES). It then tests to see if the System is Armed Away. If both 

conditions are true THEN the Text String command "


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This page is provided for listing all the Z-Wave Devices, their names, and device types 

Name or Description of Device 

Device Type 


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