ELK ELKAEDBHR Retrofit Data Bus Hub for Alarm Engine

Speed alarm panel upgrades and reduce on-site labor with the ELK ELKAEDBHR Retrofit Data Bus Hub from ELK Products. This control panel module converts a single Alarm Engine RS-485 output into four managed 485 branches—each branch accepts two parallel 4-conductor home run cables (8 home runs total)—so installers can reuse existing wiring and avoid expensive re-cabling. Built-in terminating jumpers per branch and removable terminal blocks keep supervised RS-485 communications reliable and simplify diagnostics, reducing downtime for security and surveillance systems.

Designed specifically for retrofit applications where older panels have multiple homerun data runs, the ELKAEDBHR integrates seamlessly with Alarm Engine controls and standard keypad wiring. Mounting glides for ELK-SWB enclosures streamline installation and ensure a tidy, serviceable layout for long-term monitoring and network integrity. By consolidating wiring into managed branches, this hub delivers faster commissioning, clearer fault isolation, and fewer service calls for integrators.

Ideal for security integrators upgrading alarm and surveillance sites, add the ELK ELKAEDBHR to your next retrofit project to streamline RS-485 networking and improve installation efficiency.

• Simplifies RS-485 retrofit wiring so you can reuse existing 4-conductor home runs and avoid costly cable pulls
• Splits the Alarm Engine data bus into 4 managed branches, supporting 2 parallel home runs per branch (8 total) for flexible device placement
• Built-in terminating jumpers and removable terminal blocks ensure reliable supervised communication and faster troubleshooting
• Mounting glides for ELK-SWB enclosures and standard terminal blocks speed installation and reduce labor time on site
• Improves system stability for security, surveillance and monitoring installations by providing organized, managed RS-485 network segments