Installation of an Olarm MAX on IDS X16/64 Alarm Systems
Requirements
IDS X16 & X64 Panels with firmware versions below 2.5 need to be updated. To check the firmware version:
Press and hold [*] for 3 seconds.
Do not enter the master code, instead press [*] again.
The Olarm X-Series Adapter is required for this installation.
Step 1: Programme your IDS 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 Olarm IDS X-Series Adapter Board, and plug the adapter board into the Serial Port on the IDS X-Series Alarm Panel.
Wire the adapter board’s red power wire to the panel’s AUX+ terminal.
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 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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