Olarm for JVA

Olarm PRO for JVA energizers

Step 1 - Locate your alarm panel

Please be aware that energizer is not the keypad.  Energizers are typically installed in a hidden location in the home such as a cupboard or basement.
Supported Models Z11, Z13, Z14, Z18, Z25, Z28, Z114
Note: Only JVA Firmware Version 832 and above is supported.



Step 2 - Unbox your Olarm PRO

The Olarm PRO box includes the following:
1x Olarm PRO device
1x Connector cable
2x Screws & wall plugs
1x Drill hole template & LED colour legend



Step 3 - Download the Olarm mobile app & register your device


Scan the QR code (left), or navigate to your App store on your device and search for ‘Olarm’. This Olarm PRO will require an active subscription to function. Please contact your installer or speak to 
sales@olarm.com for more information.

Step 4 - Power down the electric fence energizer

Unplug the mains and disconnect the battery from the electric fence energizer before you continue. 

Step 5 - Cut the connector cable

Cut the 5-pin side of the connector cable and strip the wires so you can insert them into the JVA electric fence energizer terminals.

Step 6 - Connect the Olarm PRO to the electric fence energizer

Please make sure to contact Olarm Support to update the Olarm to JVA Supported Firmware

Wire the stripped end of the connector cable into the electric fence energizer, as shown below. Connect the 4-pin side of the connector cable to the port labelled ‘UNIVERSAL’ on the Olarm PRO

Step 7 - Power up the JVA electric fence energizer

Plug the mains back into the power source and reconnect the battery to the electric fence energizer.

Step 8 - Check your Olarm PRO’s status


 

Troubleshooting LED States

If your device LED remains flashing green for more than 3 minutes - please check the connection between the Olarm PRO and the alarm panel.
If your device LED is red - please check the connection between the Olarm PRO and the alarm panel.
If your device LED is orange - please ensure that the Olarm PRO is located in an area with good mobile signal strength and away from any metal enclosures that could be interfering with the signal.
If your device LED is not coming on - please check the connection between the Olarm PRO and the alarm panel and that the alarm panel is connected to power.
If your device LED remains purple for more than 15 minutes - please contact Olarm Support:
+27 21 009 0911 or support@olarm.com

Step 9 - Mount the Olarm PRO

Mount your device using the screws and drill template provided. We suggest mounting the Olarm PRO device on a wall as far from the panel as possible.

Note: 

Please do NOT mount the Olarm PRO near any other radio equipment. They may interfere with each other and result in your device not functioning correctly. 
Do NOT install the Olarm PRO inside the alarm panel box.
The Olarm PRO device is NOT weather resistant, and you will need to install it in a suitable non-metal enclosure if outdoors.

Step 10 - Connect to WiFi

Please follow the in-app guide to connect your Olarm PRO to WiFi for enhanced connectivity. 

Note: 

The Olarm PRO needs an active GSM connection to set-up WiFi. 
The Olarm PRO only supports 2.4GHz WiFi.

Troubleshooting JVA connection problems

The Olarm PRO acts as a keypad when installed on a JVA energizer and will automatically cycle through the zones to read each zone’s status on multizone energisers. Any key press on the keypad will stop the zone cycling. The Olarm PRO will commence zone cycling after not detecting a key press for 30 seconds. 
The Olarm PRO’s needs to be updated to compatible firmware, please contact Support to update the Olarm.

If you receive a Configurations Error message in the Olarm App please ensure the energizer is on firmware .832 or above.
To view the energizer firmware version, follow the steps below.
  1. Remove the battery of the energizer
  2. Power down the energizer
  3. Power the energizer back up again, the firmware will flash on the LCD screen of the energizer.



If you have any problems, please feel free to contact Olarm Support
Phone: +27 21 009 0911 
WhatsApp: +27 60 039 0911 
E & OE. Terms & conditions may apply.

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