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DSC PowerSeries

Olarm MAX Installation Guide

Last updated: August 2, 2024

Supported Systems

• PC1555 • PC1616 • PC832 • PC864 • PC1808 • PC1832 • PC1864 • PC5005 • PC5010 • PC5015 • PC5020

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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)

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, and wire it into the terminals found on the back of the Olarm MAX.

Cut and strip the 5-pin side of the reversible peripheral cable, and wire it to the alarm panels keypad terminals.

See the diagrams 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


Enter the Master code in the Olarm APP

All DSC PowerSeries panels require the Master Code in the app for full app functionality, you will be prompted to enter the Master 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


Troubleshooting DSC PowerSeries MAX Installation

  • If there is more than one keypad on the system, make sure to set at least one of them to Global and Slot 1, the rest will follow with the respective partition and slot. To do this, follow the steps below:

    • Enter [*][8][Installer’s Code]- Enter Installer’s Programming. 

    • Enter [0][0][0] - Enter Keypad Assignment Section. 

    • Enter [0][1] - Enter Partition and Slot Section. 

  • If you have an Evolution Kit connected and becomes unresponsive after the Olarm has been added, adding a PC5320 (DSC Wireless multiple receiver module) on it will resolve the issue.  

  • Should the system not be arming or disarming through the Olarm APP, ensure that the Master/Keypad code has been entered in the app.

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

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?

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