Installation of an Olarm MAX on IDS X-Series Serial Alarm Systems
Installation Requirements
The IDS Plug-on Serial Adapter For 806 and X-Series Serial is required for this installation.
Step 1: Programme your IDS X-Series Serial Alarm System
Enter the installer code followed by a [*]
The default installer code is [9999] or [999999]
If these do not work, please contact the alarm installer who installed / manages the alarm system
From the installer menu, enter the location code [196] followed by [*]
Enter the Serial Security Code [123456] followed by [*]
Press [#] button 2 to 3 times until you hear 4 to 5 beeps from the keypad, this will take you out of the installer menu
Step 2: Connect the Olarm MAX
Before connecting the Olarm MAX, power down your alarm system.
Plug the 5-pin side of the reversible peripheral cable to the IDS Plug-on Serial Adapter For 806 and X-Series Serial, and plug the adapter board into the Serial Port on the IDS X-Series Serial Alarm Panel.
Cut and strip the 4-pin side of the cable. Wire this end of the cable into the terminals found on the back of the Olarm MAX.
Red to + (Positive)
Black to GND
Yellow to SERIAL 1
Green to SERIAL 2
Step 3: Enter the Master/User code in the Olarm APP
Once you have powered up your IDS X-Series Serial alarm system, and have added it to the Olarm APP. You will be prompted to enter the Master/User code in the app.
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