Olarm LINK guide

Centurion SECTOR

A step-by-step guide to connnecting your device to the Olarm LINK

Last updated: Sep 04, 2023

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Olarm PRO supports only 1x Olarm LINK

The Olarm PRO will require a Firmware upgrade

Olarm PRO 4G can connect up to 8x Olarm LINKs

  • Batches before "-Q" can support one connected Olarm LINK on one Olarm PRO 4G. A firmware upgrade is required.
  • Batches including and after "-Q" can support up to 8 connected Olarm LINKs on one Olarm PRO 4G. A firmware upgrade is required.
  • Batches ending in "-X" and below will require a Firmware upgrade
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Please ensure that you update your Olarm communicator's firmware.

Olarm PRO requires an active subscription to function. You can purchase a subscription through your installer, Alarm response company or directly in the Olarm APP.

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📦 What's in the box

  • 1x Olarm LINK device
  • 1x Connector cable with one side stripped
  • 1x Plastic DIN rail section
  • 2x Screws
  • 2x Wall plugs
  • Quick Start Guide

🛠️ Installation tools required

  • Drill with a 5mm bit
  • Phillips-head screwdriver
  • Flat-head screwdriver
  • Wire stripper or side cutters
  • Cable for peripheral wiring (4 Core or 6 Core Comms Cable, 2 core Twin Flex or Ripcord)

Connecting to Centurion Sector

Connecting to an external power source

Setting up Olarm APP

Compatibility requirements

The Olarm APP must be version 1.3.9 and upwards.

General setup

Upon first install, the Olarm communicator might appear to be in a Problem state. This means that you will need to first set up the connection type for your Olarm communicator.

  1. From the Device list dropdown under Offline devices, tap on the device that is in a Problem state
  1. This takes you to the Device setup page
  2. From the Olarm PRO setup dropdown, confirm your connection type by choosing [Yes] or [No]
    • Select [Yes] - if the Olarm communicator will be connected to an alarm panel or electric fence (energizer)
    • Select [No] - if the Olarm communicator will only be used for your peripherals
  3. Any Olarm LINKs detected for your Olarm communicator can be accessed from Linked peripherals

Configuring your Olarm LINK

When a new Olarm LINK has been detected by your Olarm communicator, a banner will appear on the home screen.

  1. Tap on Olarm LINK setup
  1. Under Connected peripherals, tap on your Olarm LINK to begin setup
  1. At Olarm LINK name, enter your preferred display name [eg. Outdoor controls]
  2. Select the port used for the peripheral

Configuring an IO as an Output

  1. Select the IO port
  1. At Port name, enter your preferred display name [eg. Gate]
  2. Open Settings
  1. For Port type, select [Output]
  2. Under Select mode, for Mode select [Pulse]
  3. For Duration, set the Time to [500] and Units [milliseconds]
  1. Customise the Button icon and Button colour to your preference
    • Note: Button text is optional
  2. For the question “What is this port used for?”, select the [Gate] icon
  3. Tap Save
  1. Scroll to the top of the screen and enable your port by toggling Disable to [Enable]
  2. Tap Home to return to the device home screen
  1. ✅  The Output port is now ready

*Note: To set up additional ports, follow the same steps above.

Check Olarm LINK states

White

System is booting up

Flashing Green

Waiting for wired connection

Flashing Blue

Waiting for Cloud connection

Blue

Connected, all okay

Red

No wired connection found

Orange

No Cloud connection found

Purple

Firmware upgrading

Blue & Orange

Identify

Check Olarm PRO states

White

System is booting up

Flashing Green

Connecting to panel

Flashing Blue

Connecting to cloud

Blue

Connected, all okay

Red

Cannot connect to panel

Orange

Cannot connect to cloud

Yellow

WPS mode active

Red & Orange

Cannot connect to panel & cannot connect to cloud

Purple

Firmware upgrading - Do not power off the device

Purple & Blue

Connected, all okay & Firmware upgrading - Do not power off the device

Purple & Green

Connecting to panel & Firmware upgrading - Do not power off the device

Purple & Red

Cannot connect to panel & Firmware upgrading - Do not power off the device

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