Installing Texecom Connect SmartCom

Hi

I'm after some advice please guys.

I have a Texecom Ricochet alarm system and I'm thinking of buying the Connect SmartCom and installing it myself. Has anyone got experience of fitting one and how difficult is it? I believe I my need to update the firmware on both the SmartCom and my control panel (Premier Elite 64W) so I will need the USB -Com Interface and the Flash Interface PCB. Are there any instructions on updating firmware and where can I find the latest patches? Final question, can it be done using a MacBook or is a Windows laptop required.

Thanks for your help.

 

Press menu 4 on keypad v4 and above ok otherwise it needs flashing ... only ever done it from windows laptop ....

 

Thanks Sparkymarka, it's v3.01.02LS1 so it will need flashing. Is it easy enough to do if I buy the Flash interface above?

 

There are instructions on how to flash the panel, it is possible to damage the pcb but most manage it okay.