Olarm MAX guide

Texecom Premier 168

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

Last updated: Oct 29, 2024

Supported systems

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📦 What's in the box

  • Olarm MAX
  • Internal Power Supply Lid
  • Super Capacitor With A JST Connecter *Model Dependent
  • 4x Wall Plugs & Screws
  • 2x Enclosure Locking Key
  • Reversible Peripheral Cable

🛠️ 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)

Programming your Texecom Premier Alarm System

You will need to programme your alarm system in order to enable communications between the Olarm MAX and your Alarm System. Utilise the programming steps below:

  • Enter the Engineers' code (default ‘1234’)
    • If the panel asks for a user to grant you access, enter a user code and retry
  • Press the ‘Down’ Key until you reach “UDL/Digi Options”, press 'yes/tick'
  • Press the ‘Down’ Key until you reach “UDL Options”, press 'yes/tick'
  • Press the ‘Down’ Key until you reach “UDL Password” is:
  • Press the ‘no/cross’ to edit it, enter your “UDL password”, then press 'yes/tick'
    • Take note of the UDL password for entering in the Olarm APP
  • Press the 'Menu' key once
  • Press the ‘Down’ Key until you reach “Setup Modules”, press 'yes/tick'
  • Press the ‘Down’ Key until you reach “Setup IP Data”, press 'yes/tick'
  • Press the ‘Down’ Key until you reach “ComIP Port”, press the ‘no/cross’ to edit it
  • Enter 10001, press 'yes/tick'
  • Press the ‘Down’ Key until you reach “ComIP Gateway”, press the ‘no/cross’ to edit it
  • Enter ‘192.168.000.001’, press 'yes/tick'
  • Press the Down Key until you reach “ComIP Netmask”, press the ‘no/cross’ to edit it
  • Enter ‘255.255.255.000’, press 'yes/tick'
  • Press the 'Menu' key once.
  • Continue to press the ‘Down’ Key until you reach “Com Port Setup”, press 'yes/tick'
  • Press the ‘Down’ Key until you reach “Com Port 1”, press ‘no/cross’
  • Press the ‘Down’ Key until you reach the “ComIP Module”, and press 'yes/tick'
  • Press 'Menu' until asked if you want to Exit and Logoff, press 'yes/tick'

Note: If Com1 is in use, configure Com2.

Connecting the Olarm Max

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

Cut and strip the 4-pin side of the reversible peripheral cable. Wire the stripped end of the peripheral cable into the terminals found on the back of the Olarm MAX.

Plug the 5-pin side of the peripheral cable to the programmed Com Port on your Texecom Premier Alarm System.

See the diagram below for visual reference:

Texecom Premier 168 connection


LED States of the Olarm MAX

Power up your Alarm System and Olarm MAX while making reference to the table below for an understanding of the device’s LED states:

Olarm MAX LED states

Connecting the Olarm MAX to the Olarm APP

There are two methods to add the device to the app. Follow the steps below:

Method 1: QR Code

In the Olarm APP, tap on “Add Device”

Select “Scan QR Code”

You will find the unique QR code on the back of the device beneath the internal power supply compartment. Scan the QR code and follow the prompts.

Method 2: Manually add device

In the Olarm APP, tap on “Add Device”

Select “Enter Serial”

You will find the unique serial number on the back of the device beneath the internal power supply compartment. Enter the serial number in the Olarm APP.

Enter the “V.Code” also found on the back of the device below the serial number and follow the prompts.

Enter the UDL code in the Olarm APP

To enable app functionality, you will be prompted to enter the UDL code in the Olarm APP. The UDL code entered needs to match what was programmed on the alarm system.

Texeom UDL code

Connect your device to WiFi

There are two methods to get the Olarm MAX connected to your WiFi network, follow the steps below:

Method 1: In-App Prompt

Method 2: WPS Mode

Press the “FN” button found on the back of the Olarm MAX near the screw terminals

  • This will put the device in WPS Mode for around 3 minutes
  • On the WiFi router of the network you are wanting to connect to, press the WPS button
    • The Olarm MAX will automatically pair with the WiFi network

Note: The Olarm MAX only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi


Olarm MAX Troubleshooting for Texecom Premier 168

  • Make sure the Olarm is plugged into the programmed ComPort on the panel.
  • If there is nothing plugged into Com2, enable it for IP Coms as well. This seems to be panel related, that if both Com Ports are not set to IP, it does not pick the Olarm up on Com1.
  • Once the ComPort adjustments have been made, go through all the programming again. Reboot the panel with the Olarm attached. 

Troubleshooting LED states

Red

Check the connection between your Olarm MAX and the alarm system which includes wiring, using the correct ComPort or Serial Port, programming and entering the UDL or Master code in the Olarm APP.

Orange

Ensure your Olarm MAX is installed in an area with adequate signal strength. Alternatively, connect the device to Wi-Fi through its WPS capability.

Red & orange

Troubleshoot everything mentioned above.

Three blue flashes

Relocate the device to an area with better GSM/LTE signal strength. Alternatively, ensure there are no other peripherals nearby that could be interfering with the devices connectivity.

Two blue flashes

The Olarm MAX has lost Wi-Fi connectivity. Connect the device to Wi-Fi through one of the two methods. Ensure your device is in-range of the Wi-Fi network.

Mounting the Olarm MAX

Follow the diagrams below to mount the Olarm MAX.

Using the screws and wall plugs provided, mount the backplate to the flat surface as shown in the diagram below.

Mounting the backplate to the surface
Mounting the backplate to the surface

Place the Olarm MAX flat against the mounted backplate and slide the enclosure down to click into place

Mounting the device to the backplate
Mounting the device to the backplate

Using the locking key, apply force to insert the mechanism into the key hole until flat against the enclosure, which is indicated by two clicks.

Locking the Olarm MAX shut
Locking the Olarm MAX shut
Note
  • Do not mount the Olarm MAX inside or against the alarm system enclosure, as this will hinder its connectivity capabilities.
  • Do not mount the Olarm MAX near any other communication equipment, as they will inter with each others abilities to transmit signals.
  • Utilise a non-metal enclosure should you mount the Olarm MAX outdoors.
  • The maximum distance between Olarm MAX and Alarm System is 3 metres.

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