How to setup an Olarm MAX with a 1-channel Sherlo Transmitter & Receiver to control a Gate/Garage Motor
This guide is only for an Olarm MAX connected to an Alarm System or Energizer.Requirements
1 x Olarm MAX communicator
1 x Alarm System or Energizer
1 x Sherlotronics Transmitter (TX)
1 x Sherlotronics Receiver (RX)
1 x Power Source for the Transmitter
1 x Gate or garage motor
Step 1: Connect the Sherlo Transmitter (TX) and the Olarm MAX
Before wiring the Transmitter to the Olarm MAX, best practice would be to power down the Olarm MAX.
Wire a cable to the Olarm MAX as follows:
Black to GND
Yellow to IO PORT 1
Wire the other end of the cable to the Sherlo Transmitter as follows:
Black to NEG
Yellow to TRIG/INPUT
Ensure that the jumper on the transmitter has been set to a NEGATIVE triggerStep 2: Connect the Transmitter to a Power Source
You will need to provide the Sherlo Transmitter (TX) with power using your chosen power source. Ensure the devices obtains its minimum power input. Once you have wired the devices wired up, power up the both devices.
Step 3: Connect the Sherlo Receiver (RX) and the Gate/Garage Motor
Wire a cable to the Sherlo Receiver as follows:
Red to +6V/+12V
Black to NEG
Green to N.O
Yellow to COM
Wire the other cable to the Gate/Garage Motor as follows:
Red to AUX + (12V Output)
Black to NEG - (Ground)
Green to TRG/BT/IO1 (Triggering terminal)
Yellow to COM/GND (Ground)
Step 4: Setup the IO Port in the Olarm APP
The IO Port 1 will need to be setup as an output to trigger the Gate/Garage Motor. Follow the steps below to setup IO Port 1 in the Olarm APP.
Tap on the Menu icon
Select Device Setup
Go to Input/Output
Click the Arrow & select IO Port 1
Enable the toggle to activate the port
Give the port a Name (ie. Home Gate)
Tap the Settings dropdown
Select “Output” for the Port type
Select “Pulse” for the Mode
Enter “300” for duration & select “milliseconds”
Choose the Button Icon, Colour & Text
Select what the port is used for and Save
Step 5: Pair the Sherlo Transmitter & Receiver
To pair the Sherlotronics devices, follow the manufacturer’s admin guide.
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