Olarm CONNECT

Transmitter for detectors & access control equipment

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Optex Serial Detectors

VXS-R models
WXI-R models
WXS-R models
QXI-R models
BXI-R models
BXS-R models

Tools needed for installation

Flathead screw driver

4-6 Core cable (if wiring to a peripheral)

Outdoor enclosure (if mounting outdoors)

What's in the box

1 x Olarm CONNECT

1 x Optex integration serial cable

2 x CR123A batteries

1 x Hook & loop strip

Step 1

Open your detector

Open your detector to locate the serial port to install the Olarm CONNECT.

Step 2

Locate the detector's serial port

Each detector's serial port location is different. The serial port is a 4 pin connector behind the detector's front cover.

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Step 3

Connect the detector & Olarm CONNECT

Plug the provided cable into the serial port on the Olarm CONNECT transmitter & plug the other end of the cable into the detector's serial port

Step 4

Add your device & configure zone

Scan the QR code on the Olarm CONNECT to add the device, then configure your zone and detector settings.

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Step 5

Insert the batteries

Insert the provided CR123A batteries to power up the Olarm CONNECT & detector

Step 6

Secure the Olarm CONNECT

Mount the Olarm CONNECT in the detector's back box using the provided hook & loop tape

Option A

To the back of the detector

Place one side of the hook & loop strip on the back of the inner detector unit & the other on the back of the Olarm CONNECT. Then secure the transmitter.

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Option B

Inside the detector back box

Place one side of the hook & loop strip into the back box of the wireless detector & the other on the back of the Olarm CONNECT. Then secure the transmitter.

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Step 7

Complete the installation as per relevant detector

See the links below for your relevant detector installation

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Tips

Common installation errors

Avoid these common mistakes when installing the Olarm CONNECT on an Optex Wireless Detector

  • Ensure no wires are squashed when closing the detector
  • Ensure the connector in plugged into the serial port on the Olarm CONNECT
  • Secure the Olarm CONNECT with the hook & loop provided
  • Install the Olarm CONNECT upright

Troubleshooting

LED states

Understand what each LED pattern means on your Olarm CONNECT.

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