Installing Texecom Connect SmartCom

[alarmnovice25]

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.

 

[sparkymarka]

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

 

[alarmnovice25]

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?

 

[secureiam]

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

 

[alarmnovice25]

Question related to this thread please. I've bought the Smart Com and installed it but when I try and configure it, the 'SmartCom' option is not available on Com Port 1. Is it because I need to flash the panel and install the latest version of the software? If so, is there any way I can do it without buying JAC-0001 and is there anything else I need in order to do the flash?

Thanks

 

[secureiam]

you need the usb com lead, the premier elite flasher and the firmware from Texecom

 

[sparkymarka]

You was told in June it doesn’t support smartcom without an upgrade

 

[secureiam]

or get someone in to flash it for you, which will probably cost more than the parts as everything has to be defaulted and relearned if wireless etc etc etc