Operation

The PIM-E is a special Powerline Interface Module containing an ELK Products built-in M1XSP Serial Port chip. This all-in-one device makes it effortless to enable the ELK M1 to communicate with a UPB network, via the M1 data bus without a lot of complex ugly cabling Just connect a cable from the M1 data bus to the four (4) terminals on the PIM-E and perform an M1 data bus enrollment and you are good to go.

The long distance capability of the M1 data bus makes it possible to locate the PIM-E virtually anywhere. An optional ELK-M1DBH Data Bus Hub may be used to connect any data bus devices using Cat5/6 cables. Once installed and configured your PIM-E will operate without further user intervention. All programmed data is protected by non-volatile memory and can only be changed or deleted by reprogramming, regardless of power outage durations.

Transmits and Receives From the Powerline

The PIM-E is both a UPB transmitter and a UPB receiver giving the host the ability to perform true two-way powerline communication. It implements a simple serial (ASCII) message set that is fully documented on the PCS website.

Setup and Configuration

The PIM-E is configured via ELK M1 Keypad Programming or ElkRP Software. Once configured and data-bus enrollment is complete, you are ready to configure your UPB network using PCS’s free UPStart software V 5.1 Build 45 with a Powerline Interface Module PIM-R (9-pin serial) or a PIM-U (USB serial). The PIM-R and U are used for computer setup and programming of a UPB network and can be carried with the technician’s PC and used on future jobs. The PIM-E can only be used with the ElkM1 and is not for PC setup or programming.