Olarm SnapX

Datasheet

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Important

The Olarm SnapX requires an Olarm HUB with an active subscription. You can purchase a subscription through your installer, alarm response company, or directly in the Olarm APP.

Perfect for:

Residential security

Garden, Outside patio, Inside garage, Driveways, Parking bays, Open plan areas

Commercial security

Building entrances, Emergency exits, Warehouses, Loading bays, Delivery zones, Construction sites, Temporary installs

Your integration advantage, simplified:

Installs in minutes

QR code pairing via Olarm APP

Olarm HALO secure long range wireless technology

Cover large properties up to 2km

Wirelessly configure your detector via Olarm APP

- Change sensitivity, range, and other settings remotely - no DIP switches required

Battery health

Monitor Battery health and get notified when your battery is running low

Coverage

Diagram showing high mount mode detection zones: top view with curved detection area labeled MW and PIR extending 12 meters; side view with beams ranging from 2.2 to 2.7 meters high; pet tolerance for small pets depicted with silhouettes of small dog breeds.

System capabilities

Features

QXI-R

QXI-RDT

Indoor / Outdoor

Outdoor

Detection Type

PIR

PIR + microwave

# of Independent Zones

Microwave

Mounting Accessories & Sku

CA-1W(W)
Bracket for wall mount
CA-2C(W)
Bracket for ceiling mount

Application detection & height

Features

QXI-R

QXI-RDT

Mounting Height

High (2.2-2.7m) mount or
low (0.8m-1.2m)

high (2.2-2.7m) mount or
low (0.8m-1.2m)

Sensitivity

Normal ; 2.0°C (3.6°F) at 0.6 m/s

Wide Detection Angle

120°

Wide Detection Range

12m

Line of Defence Protection

Wide Area

PIR features & specifications

Features

QXI-R

QXI-RDT

LED indicator

Pet tolerant

Wall Tamper

LID Tamper

Radio / wireless technologies

Type Approval Note: Type Approval may be required in your country/region. Please contact our sales team to confirm regional support.

Connectivity

Antenna Type

Tamper proof internal

Bluetooth

BLE 5

Olarm HALO

Olarm's proprietary long range and low power secure communication protocol

Olarm HALO - Wireless Protocol

Olarm HALO is the invisible thread that keeps all your security devices connected over long distances with minimal power usage.

Modulation

LoRa

Frequency Range

863-870

MHz

Bandwidth

125 kHz

Range

Up to 2km (line of sight)

Key Features

Secure, long-range encrypted wireless technology

Continuous device health monitoring

Automatically monitors for tampering, battery, and signal issues

Superior resistance to interference & signal jamming

Dual wireless channels for maximum reliability

Constant connection with reliable check-ins

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Standard

Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy

Purpose

Firmware updates

Antenna Type

Tamper resistant internal

Data Rates

Up to 2 Mbps (Bluetooth 5.0 LE 2M PHY), 1 Mbps standard BLE

Tx Power

Up to +6 dBm

Rx Sensitivity

Approximately -96 dBm at 1 Mbps

Range

Up to 100m typical

Encryption

AES-128

Olarm APP - View events

Features

QXI-R

QXI-RDT

Zone Alarm (No Detection/Detection)

Tamper (Cover & Wall) (Seperate Sensor)

Battery Voltage (via Olarm CONNECT)

Olarm APP - Set general device settings

Features

QXI-R

QXI-RDT

LED (OFF/ON)

Detection rest period (0 - 255)

Olarm APP - Set PIR settings via Mobile App

Features

QXI-R

QXI-RDT

PIR sensitivity (LOW/MID/HIGH)

PIR pulse count (1/2/3/4)

Mw sensitivity (S-LOW/LOW/MID/HIGH/S-HIGH)

Mw immunity (OFF/ON)

OPTEX indicated battery and power usage

Features

QXI-R

QXI-RDT

Power input

3 to 9 V DC

Current draw

9 μ A standby /
11 mA max. at 3 VDC

Connectors

Olarm CONNECT connects to the Optex detector through the Serial Port only. This provides full wireless remote configuration support. Other ports shown are not used.

Features

QXI-R

QXI-RDT

Serial Port

Yes

Power

Red / black (4 pin)

Alarm

White / Yellow (4pin)

Trouble

Green / Blue (2pin)

Packaging

Features

QXI-R

QXI-RDT

Packaged weight incl. batteries

399

TBC

Packaged dimensions (Length x Width x Depth)

186 x 111 x 112 mm

Device weight

215g

230g

Device dimensions (Height x Width x Depth)

144.5 x 78 x 83.5 mm

Enclosure material

TBC

TBC

What's included in the box

1 x Olarm SnapX

1 x Olarm CONNECT transmitter

1 x Optex integration serial cable

3 x screws 4 x 12mm

2 x CR123A battery

1 x masking strip

Certifications, accreditations & test reports

Olarm CONNECT meets international safety, security, and wireless communication standards. These certifications ensure the device is safe to use, won't interfere with other devices, and meets regulatory requirements in your region.

Type Approval

ICASA TA-2025/2247

Safety & Health

EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11: (2020)

IEC 62368-1: (2014)

UN38.3 (CR123A Battery)

RF Exposure / SAR

EN 62311:2022

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

ETSI EN 301 489-1: V2.2.3 (2019-11)

ETSI EN 301 489-3: V2.1.1 (2019-03)

ETSI EN 301 489-17: V3.2.4 (2020-09)

Radio Spectrum Efficiency

ETSI EN 300 220-1: V3.1.1 (2017-02)

ETSI EN 300 220-2: V3.2.1 (2018-06)

ETSI EN 300 328: V2.2.2 (2019-07)

MW Frequency and country approval list

10.525 GHz

Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, South Africa

10.587 GHz

Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, South Africa