Re: entrance keypads

["Frank Olson" <feolson@xxxxxxxxxx>]

"Robert L. Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:c-SdnXBH6s-25lrfRVn-uQ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

> The ELK M1Gold does cost a bit more but it's also a powerful home
> automation controler.  You'll still need an electric strike and a reader
> or keypad. ELK's keypads are not waterproof and should not be installed in
> an exterior area, even if it's protected from rain.

That's why the OP should consider using a keypad that provides a 26 bit
weigand output that's compatible with the Elk system like the series
manufactured by Essex ( http://216.46.170.82/K1SeriesMain.htm).

> The LCD will not be readable when it's cold and functionality / life
> expectancy of the keypad may be impaired if it's exposed to temperature or
> humidity extremes.

Agreed...  but then I never said to mount an ELK keypad outside, did I??