A step-by-step tutorial on how to easily set up the Falcon communicator to work with a Texecom alarm panel.
Video Script:
The following video will show you how to set up a Falcon GSM communicator to work with a Texecom panel.
Make sure that the Falcon unit has a firmware version of 4.13 or later. For the Falcon to send signals to the control room while using the app, you have to connect it via Tip and Ring as well as via the Com Port.
The phone app is compatible with Texecom Premier 412 (firmware version 10.0 or later), Premier 816 (firmware version 10.0 or later) and Texecom Premier 832 (firmware version 4.0 or later).
In this example, we’re using a Texecom Premier 412 with a firmware version of 11.13.
Connect the Falcon to the Texecom panel through the serial port (COM 1) using the serial cable and adapter marked "TEXECOM-IDS" provided. Note that the adapter must be connected to the panel's serial port with the adapter board facing the front and the black (ground) wire to the far right.
Set the serial port format on the Falcon unit to Texecom. To do this, remove power from the Falcon, hold down the push-button and re-apply power. Push the button to cycle through the panel serial port format options until you reach the Texecom format, indicated by a small letter “t”. Release the button. The Falcon will remember the new serial port format.
On the Texecom keypad, enter the programming mode by entering the engineer’s code, the default one is 1234, followed by [Menu] then [9].
Enter [70] and make sure that the Digi Options 1, 2, 5 and 8 are enabled. Press [Yes] to save.
Press [71] to access Menu 71 and program the following settings:
• Press [O]. Enter [22] and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [1]. Enter [3456] as the account code and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [2]. Enter [4] to set the protocol type to Contact ID.
• Press [3]. Enter [1] to set the dialer attempts to 1.
• Press [4]. Enable desired partitions and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [5]. Enable all report events and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [8]. Make sure that option 8, connect via IP, is disabled and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [Menu] to return to the home screen of the Programming Menu.
Press [72] to access Menu 72 and program the following settings:
• Press [O]. Ensure that no telephone number is programmed and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [1]. Enter [3456] as the account code and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [2]. Enter [4] to set the protocol type to Contact ID.
• Press [4]. Enable all partitions and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [5]. Disable all report events and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [8]. Make sure that option 8 (connect via IP} is enabled and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [Menu] to return to the home screen of the Programming Menu.
Press [76] to access Menu 76 and program the following settings:
• Press [2]. Enter the pin code to be used for arming and disarming the panel and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [5]. Enter [3] to set COM 1 to COM-IP device type for app connection.
• Press [Menu] and then [99] to exit the Programming Menu.
To connect the panel to the app, go to your phone’s app store. Search for ArmME and tap “Install”. Once downloaded, open the app. Scroll through the welcome screens by tapping the arrow and select “Get Started.” Tap “Sign Up” and enter your personal details to create an account. Enter a password that is secure but one that you will remember and tap submit.
Log in with these new details.
After reading through this notification, tap “OK.”
Tap “Add Panel.”
Once you’ve completed all the steps on this screen, tap “Continue.”
Tap on “Scan QR Code” and scan the QR Code found on the sticker at the back of the Falcon.
Tap “Confirm.”
Tap “Continue.”
Tap “Tap to set device up”.
Enter your user code. This is the code you use to arm and disarm your panel on the keypad.
The app is just retrieving information from the panel. This should take no longer than 60 seconds.
You’re now at the partition screen where you can perform various actions on your alarm system.
To test the app, arm and disarm the panel.
Make sure that the Falcon unit has a firmware version of 4.13 or later. For the Falcon to send signals to the control room while using the app, you have to connect it via Tip and Ring as well as via the Com Port.
The phone app is compatible with Texecom Premier 412 (firmware version 10.0 or later), Premier 816 (firmware version 10.0 or later) and Texecom Premier 832 (firmware version 4.0 or later).
In this example, we’re using a Texecom Premier 412 with a firmware version of 11.13.
Connect the Falcon to the Texecom panel through the serial port (COM 1) using the serial cable and adapter marked "TEXECOM-IDS" provided. Note that the adapter must be connected to the panel's serial port with the adapter board facing the front and the black (ground) wire to the far right.
Set the serial port format on the Falcon unit to Texecom. To do this, remove power from the Falcon, hold down the push-button and re-apply power. Push the button to cycle through the panel serial port format options until you reach the Texecom format, indicated by a small letter “t”. Release the button. The Falcon will remember the new serial port format.
On the Texecom keypad, enter the programming mode by entering the engineer’s code, the default one is 1234, followed by [Menu] then [9].
Enter [70] and make sure that the Digi Options 1, 2, 5 and 8 are enabled. Press [Yes] to save.
Press [71] to access Menu 71 and program the following settings:
• Press [O]. Enter [22] and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [1]. Enter [3456] as the account code and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [2]. Enter [4] to set the protocol type to Contact ID.
• Press [3]. Enter [1] to set the dialer attempts to 1.
• Press [4]. Enable desired partitions and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [5]. Enable all report events and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [8]. Make sure that option 8, connect via IP, is disabled and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [Menu] to return to the home screen of the Programming Menu.
Press [72] to access Menu 72 and program the following settings:
• Press [O]. Ensure that no telephone number is programmed and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [1]. Enter [3456] as the account code and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [2]. Enter [4] to set the protocol type to Contact ID.
• Press [4]. Enable all partitions and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [5]. Disable all report events and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [8]. Make sure that option 8 (connect via IP} is enabled and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [Menu] to return to the home screen of the Programming Menu.
Press [76] to access Menu 76 and program the following settings:
• Press [2]. Enter the pin code to be used for arming and disarming the panel and press [Yes] to save.
• Press [5]. Enter [3] to set COM 1 to COM-IP device type for app connection.
• Press [Menu] and then [99] to exit the Programming Menu.
To connect the panel to the app, go to your phone’s app store. Search for ArmME and tap “Install”. Once downloaded, open the app. Scroll through the welcome screens by tapping the arrow and select “Get Started.” Tap “Sign Up” and enter your personal details to create an account. Enter a password that is secure but one that you will remember and tap submit.
Log in with these new details.
After reading through this notification, tap “OK.”
Tap “Add Panel.”
Once you’ve completed all the steps on this screen, tap “Continue.”
Tap on “Scan QR Code” and scan the QR Code found on the sticker at the back of the Falcon.
Tap “Confirm.”
Tap “Continue.”
Tap “Tap to set device up”.
Enter your user code. This is the code you use to arm and disarm your panel on the keypad.
The app is just retrieving information from the panel. This should take no longer than 60 seconds.
You’re now at the partition screen where you can perform various actions on your alarm system.
To test the app, arm and disarm the panel.