Texecom Premier
Texecom Premier
Olarm MAX Installation Guide
Olarm MAX Installation Guide
Last updated: July 2, 2024
Last updated: July 2, 2024
Supported Systems
• Premier 412 • Premier 816 • Premier 816 Plus • Premier 832
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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 the Texecom Premier Alarm System
Enter Engineering code
Press the Programming Menu key
Press [9] to enter the Programming Menu
Enter [7] [6] to navigate to the Download Menu
Press [2] to navigate to the UDL Passcode
Enter [1 2 3 4] & Press the [Tick] or [Yes] key
Press [8] to navigate to the ComIP-3 Subnet Mask
Enter [0 0 8] (008 = 255.255.255.0 a full list of available values can be found in INS159-11 or later)
Press [7] to navigate to the ComIP-2 Gateway IP Address
Enter the following Gateway Address [1921 6800 0001]
Press [6] to navigate to the ComIP-1 IP Address & Port
Enter the following IP address and port number 1921 6800 0001 10001
Press [5] to select the Com1 Device type
Enter [3] to set the Device type to ComIP
Press Programming Menu key
Enter [9 9] to exit to programming
Note: If Com1 is in use, configure Com2 by entering [9] instead of [5] for Com2 device type followed by entering [3]. This step is to be done after the IP address and port number has been entered.
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:
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:
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.
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
Troubleshooting for Texecom Premier
Make sure the the UDL Password has been set to 1234.
Check the IP and Port settings as per the install manual.
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. To do this go into the download menu again:
Enter Engineering code
Press Programming Menu
Press [9] (Programming Menu)
Enter [7][6]
Press [9]
Enter [3]
Press [9] [9] to exit
Once the ComPort adjustments have been made, go through all the programming again. Reboot the panel with the Olarm attached.
Programming the Texecom Premier Alarm System
Enter Engineering code
Press the Programming Menu key
Press [9] to enter the Programming Menu
Enter [7] [6] to navigate to the Download Menu
Press [2] to navigate to the UDL Passcode
Enter [1 2 3 4] & Press the [Tick] or [Yes] key
Press [8] to navigate to the ComIP-3 Subnet Mask
Enter [0 0 8] (008 = 255.255.255.0 a full list of available values can be found in INS159-11 or later)
Press [7] to navigate to the ComIP-2 Gateway IP Address
Enter the following Gateway Address [1921 6800 0001]
Press [6] to navigate to the ComIP-1 IP Address & Port
Enter the following IP address and port number 1921 6800 0001 10001
Press [5] to select the Com1 Device type
Enter [3] to set the Device type to ComIP
Press Programming Menu key
Enter [9 9] to exit to programming
Note: If Com1 is in use, configure Com2 by entering [9] instead of [5] for Com2 device type followed by entering [3]. This step is to be done after the IP address and port number has been entered.
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:
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:
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.
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
Troubleshooting for Texecom Premier
Make sure the the UDL Password has been set to 1234.
Check the IP and Port settings as per the install manual.
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. To do this go into the download menu again:
Enter Engineering code
Press Programming Menu
Press [9] (Programming Menu)
Enter [7][6]
Press [9]
Enter [3]
Press [9] [9] to exit
Once the ComPort adjustments have been made, go through all the programming again. Reboot the panel with the Olarm attached.
Programming the Texecom Premier Alarm System
Enter Engineering code
Press the Programming Menu key
Press [9] to enter the Programming Menu
Enter [7] [6] to navigate to the Download Menu
Press [2] to navigate to the UDL Passcode
Enter [1 2 3 4] & Press the [Tick] or [Yes] key
Press [8] to navigate to the ComIP-3 Subnet Mask
Enter [0 0 8] (008 = 255.255.255.0 a full list of available values can be found in INS159-11 or later)
Press [7] to navigate to the ComIP-2 Gateway IP Address
Enter the following Gateway Address [1921 6800 0001]
Press [6] to navigate to the ComIP-1 IP Address & Port
Enter the following IP address and port number 1921 6800 0001 10001
Press [5] to select the Com1 Device type
Enter [3] to set the Device type to ComIP
Press Programming Menu key
Enter [9 9] to exit to programming
Note: If Com1 is in use, configure Com2 by entering [9] instead of [5] for Com2 device type followed by entering [3]. This step is to be done after the IP address and port number has been entered.
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:
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:
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.
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
Troubleshooting for Texecom Premier
Make sure the the UDL Password has been set to 1234.
Check the IP and Port settings as per the install manual.
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. To do this go into the download menu again:
Enter Engineering code
Press Programming Menu
Press [9] (Programming Menu)
Enter [7][6]
Press [9]
Enter [3]
Press [9] [9] to exit
Once the ComPort adjustments have been made, go through all the programming again. Reboot the panel with the Olarm attached.
Troubleshooting LED States
Mount 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
Place the Olarm MAX flat against the mounted backplate and slide the enclosure down to click into place
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
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Final Installation Checklist
Olarm APP
Utilise the Olarm MAX status tab in the app to check your installation
Has the Olarm MAX been added to the user’s app?
Is the device connected to the available onsite Wi-Fi?
Are the in-app functions working?
On & Off
Set voltage
App notifications
Signal Delivery
Has the Alarm Receiving Centre monitoring the Olarm MAX received signals from the device on their relevant monitoring software?
Installation Position
Is the location of installation adequate for a communication device that relies on connectivity?
Are there any peripherals surrounding the device that would interfere with its ability to transmit signals?
Does the distance between Energizer and Olarm MAX exceed 3 metres?
Olarm MAX
Has the required Master/User/Reset Code been entered in the Olarm APP?
Has the external antenna been enabled should there be one installed?
Has the super capacitor been plugged into JST connector?
Has the tamper trigger been tested by unmounting the device?
Should the device be 0G capable, has the the 0G connectivity been tested?
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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Final Installation Checklist
Olarm APP
Utilise the Olarm MAX status tab in the app to check your installation
Has the Olarm MAX been added to the user’s app?
Is the device connected to the available onsite Wi-Fi?
Are the in-app functions working?
Arm & Disarm
Panic feature
App notifications
Signal Delivery
Has the Alarm Receiving Centre monitoring the Olarm MAX received signals from the device on their relevant monitoring software?
Installation Position
Is the location of installation adequate for a communication device that relies on connectivity?
Are there any peripherals surrounding the device that would interfere with its ability to transmit signals?
Does the distance between Alarm System and Olarm MAX exceed 3 metres?
Olarm MAX
Has the required Master/UDL Code been entered in the Olarm APP?
Has the external antenna been enabled should there be one installed?
Has the super capacitor been plugged into JST connector?
Has the tamper trigger been tested by unmounting the device?
Should the device be 0G capable, has the the 0G connectivity been tested?
Should the installation require it, has the ATS Fault monitoring been wired, programmed and configured in the APP?
Has the Olarm MAX been added to the user’s app?
Is the device connected to the available onsite Wi-Fi?
Are the in-app functions working?
On & Off
Set voltage
App notifications
Signal Delivery
Has the Alarm Receiving Centre monitoring the Olarm MAX received signals from the device on their relevant monitoring software?
Installation Position
Is the location of installation adequate for a communication device that relies on connectivity?
Are there any peripherals surrounding the device that would interfere with its ability to transmit signals?
Does the distance between Energizer and Olarm MAX exceed 3 metres?
Olarm MAX
Has the required Master/User/Reset Code been entered in the Olarm APP?
Has the external antenna been enabled should there be one installed?
Has the super capacitor been plugged into JST connector?
Has the tamper trigger been tested by unmounting the device?
Should the device be 0G capable, has the the 0G connectivity been tested?
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