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IDS X-Series Installation Guide

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2021-08-19

Locate your alarm panel

Note that the alarm panel is not the keypad. Alarm panels are 
typically installed in a hidden location in the home such as a 
cupboard or basement. 

STEP 1

Verify the alarm panel’s firmware 

version

Olarm PRO only supports IDS X-Series alarm panels with 

firmware with version 2.5 and up. An alarm installer should be 
able to upgrade the alarm panel firmware if required. Please 
see the end of this manual for tips on how to view the alarm 
panel firmware version via the keypad. 

STEP 2

Unbox your Olarm PRO

The Olarm PRO box includes the following:

• 

1x Olarm PRO device

•  1x Connector cable
•  1x Drill hole template and LED colour legend
• 

2x Screws and wall plugs 

STEP 3

Download the Olarm mobile app & 

register your device

Scan QR code, or navigate to your app store on your device 
and search for ‘Olarm’. This Olarm PRO will require an active 
subscription to function. Please contact your installer or speak 

to 

[email protected]

 for more information.

STEP 4

Power down the alarm panel

Turn the power to your IDS X-Series alarm panel off at the 

mains and disconnect the battery.

STEP 5

Connect to the X-Series adaptor board to 

the alarm panel

Connect the Olarm IDS X-Series adapter board to the IDS 

X-Series alarm panel as indicated below. Wire the red 12V wire 
from the Olarm IDS X-Series adapter board into one of the 

AUX+ terminals on the alarm panel as illustrated below.

STEP 7

Colour

 White
 Flashing green
 Flashing blue
 Blue

 Red
 Orange
 Yellow
 Purple 

Status

Booting up
Connecting to alarm panel
Connecting to cloud
Connected, all okay

Cannot connect to alarm panel
Cannot connect to cloud

WiFi pairing active

Firmware upgrading - do not 

power the device off

Check your Olarm PRO’s status

STEP 9

Turn the alarm panel back on

Power your IDS X-Series alarm panel on again. The Olarm PRO 
should light up as per the chart below.

STEP 8

Connect the serial cable

Connect the 4-pin side of the supplied 
cable to the Universal port on the Olarm 
PRO. Connect the 5-pin side of the 

supplied cable to an Olarm PRO IDS 
X-Series adapter board. These adapter 
boards are sold separately to the Olarm 

PRO and can be purchased directly from 

Olarm. 

Please contact 

[email protected]

 should you want to order.

STEP 6

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