Olarm for Texecom

Olarm PRO for Texecom Elite

For Olarm MAX installation guides - Click here


Step 1 - Locate your alarm panel

Note that the alarm panel is not the keypad. Alarm panels are typically installed in a hidden location in the home such as a cupboard or basement.


Step 2 - Unbox your Olarm PRO

The Olarm PRO box includes the following:
  1. 1x Olarm PRO device
  2. 1x Connector cable
  3. 2x Screws & wall plugs
  4. 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 - Configure the alarm system

  1. Enter the Engineers code (default ‘1234’)

    1. If it says a user needs to grant you access, enter a user code and then retry.

  2. Press the ‘Down’ Key until you reach “UDL/Digi Options”, press yes/tick

  3. Press the ‘Down’ Key until you reach “UDL Options”, press yes/tick

  4. Press the ‘Down’ Key until you reach “UDL Password is:”

  5. Press the no/cross to edit it, enter “1234” then press yes/tick

  6. Press the ‘Menu’ key once.

  7. Continue to press the ‘Down’ Key until you reach “Com Port Setup:”, press yes/tick

  8. Press the ‘Down’ Key until you reach “Com Port 1”, and press no/cross

    1. Note: If Com Port 1 is in use already, simply select Com Port 2

  9. Press the ‘Down’ Key until you reach “SmartCom”, press yes/tick

  10. Press ‘Menu’ until asked if you want to Exit and Logoff, press yes/tick

    The panel is now ready.

Step 5 - Power down the alarm panel 

Disconnect the battery and unplug the transformer from the power source to power down the alarm panel before you continue.

Step 6 - Connect the Olarm PRO

Plug the 5-pin side of the connector cable into the port marked ‘COM1’ on the alarm panel and connect the 4-pin side of the connector cable to the port marked ‘UNIVERSAL’ on the Olarm PRO.
Note: If Com1 is in use, plug into Com2 (See Step 4.)

Step 7 - Power up the alarm panel

Power up the alarm panel by reconnecting the battery and plugging the transformer back into the power source. The Olarm PRO should light up as per the chart in the next step. 

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.

Olarm App Part Arming guide for Texecom Elite

Troubleshooting Texecom Connection Problems 

  1. Make sure the the UDL Password has been set to 1234.
  2. Make sure the Olarm is plugged into the programmed ComPort on the panel.

Final Checklist 

Olarm recommends that the following checklist be used to ensure that all aspects of the installation have been covered.

Installation Position 

  1. Have I mounted the Olarm PRO securely away from the alarm panel to ensure minimal signal interference?
  2. Have I mounted the Olarm PRO away from any metal enclosures to ensure minimal signal interference?
  3. Have I ensured that the installation location/environment is suitable for the Olarm PRO?
  4. Is the Olarm PRO connector cable shorter than 8 meters to ensure ideal panel-device communication?

Olarm PRO Connectivity  

  1. Is the Olarm PRO connected to the user’s Olarm APP?
  2. Have I checked that the Olarm PRO has good connectivity via GSM?
  3. Have I set up and connected the Olarm PRO to the client’s available WiFi?

Testing App/Keypad Functionality 

Have I checked and tested the alarm functionality on both the app and keypad?
App: 
  1. Arm 
  2. Disarm 
  3. Panic 
  4. Alarm Signal 
Keypad: 
  1. Arm 
  2. Disarm 
  3. Panic 
  4. Alarm Signal

Control Room Signal Check

Have I checked with the control room that the monitoring software recorded the signals?
Control Room:
  1. Arm
  2. Disarm
  3. Panic
  4. Alarm Signal

+27 21 009 0911 | support@olarm.com | https://www.olarm.com 
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