Installation of an Olarm MAX on Honeywell Galaxy 2 (G2) Alarm Systems

Installation of an Olarm MAX on Honeywell Galaxy 2 (G2) Alarm Systems

Installation Requirements

An Olarm MAX G is required for this installation.

If the Honeywell Galaxy 2 alarm system has an existing Ethernet Module & 3 Keypads, these must be removed before installing the Olarm MAX, as it will take their place.

Step 1: Connect the Olarm MAX

Before connecting the Olarm MAX, ensure that you power down your alarm system.

Cut and strip the 5-pin side of the reversible peripheral cable. Wire this end of the stripped peripheral cable into the terminals found on the back of the Olarm MAX.

  • Red to + (Positive)

  • Black to GND

  • Green to A

  • Yellow to B

Cut and strip the 4-pin side of the cable and wire this stripped end of the cable into the keypad RS485 terminals found on the Honeywell Galaxy 2 (G2) panel.

  • Red to +12V (Positive)

  • Black to GND

  • Green to A

  • Yellow to B


Step 2: Programme the Honeywell Galaxy 2 (G2) Alarm System

Before programming the Honeywell G2, ensure that you power up your alarm system.

Enabling Engineering Mode

  • Enter the user code and press Enter

  • Go to location 48 for LVL 3 ACCESS

    • Ensure LVL 3 ACCESS is set to 1 for Enabled and press Enter to save

    • Press Escape until you exit the menu

  • Enter the Engineer Code and press Enter

Enable signalling via Ethernet module

  • Go to location 56 for COMMS and press Enter

    • Go to sub-location 6 for HW Priority and press Enter

    • Enter the value 4 for Ethernet and press Enter

      • Ensure Ethernet is set to “1” and press Enter to save

      • Press Escape once to go back

Configure Alarm Reporting Formats & Triggers

  • Go to sub-location 4 for Ethernet and press Enter

    • Enter the value 2 for the Alarm Report menu and press Enter

      • Press Enter to adjust the Format 

      • Set to “1” for SIA and press Enter

      • Enter 3 to set SIA Level (0-3) and press Enter

      • Press Enter to check Triggers

        • Ensure the following Triggers are set to ON (Press Enter to adjust)

        • 01 - Panic ON

        • 02 - Intruder ON

        • 03 - 24 Hour ON

        • 06 - Fire ON

        • 10 - Set/unset ON

      • Press Escape two times

Note: Unlisted triggers can be Engineers choice

Configure Alarm Reporting IP Configuration & Account Code

  • Enter the value 2 for Primary IP and press Enter

  • Press Enter to check the IP Address

    • Ensure IP is set to “1.1.1.1” and press Enter

  • Enter the value 2 for Port No. and press Enter

    • Ensure Port No. is set to “10002” and press Enter

    • Press Escape once to go back

  • Enter the value 4 for Account No. and press Enter

    • Set to “1234” and press Enter

    • Press Escape once to go back

Enable Remote Access

  • Enter the value 3 for Remote Access and press Enter

    • Press Enter to adjust the Access Period

      • Set to “0” for Full and press Enter

    • Enter the value 2 for Access Mode and press Enter

      • Ensure Access Mode is set to “1” for Direct Access and press Enter

      • Press Escape twice to go back

Clear Callback No. of Telecoms (IMPORTANT)

  • Go to sub-location 1 for Telecoms and press Enter

    • Enter the value 12 for Remote Access and press Enter

    • Enter the value 3 for Callback No. and press Enter

      • Clear any value entered by pressing the “B” key

      • Press Enter to save

      • Press Escape five times to exit the menu

Perform a Module Scan

  • Enter the Engineers Code and press Escape

    • The following modules will be added:

      • Keypad 3

      • Ethernet module

Step3: Enter the Master/User Code in the Olarm APP

Once you have programmed your Honeywell G2 alarm system, and have added it to the Olarm APP. You will be prompted to enter the Master/User Code in the app. Ensure this code has all necessary permissions.


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