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Installation Manual Premier Elite ComWiFi INS644...
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WAN. Once the control panel is connected to a network the following functions can be achieved: • Control the alarm system using the Texecom mobile apps, and send push notifications • Upload/Download via Wintex UDL Two Modules are available •...
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Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual Typical WAN configuration Premier or Premier Elite Control Panel ComWiFi Wintex Upload/Download Module PR X Router or Internet ...
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Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual Onboard or External Antenna For polycarbonate panels, either the ComWiFi with integral antenna or the ComWiFi with external antenna may be used. For metal panels the ComWiFi with external antenna is required. A 6.5mm hole will need to be drilled in the control panel housing to mount the external antenna.
Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual PCB Layout A B C 5 way harness connection to control panel LED Indicators (see table below) Hardware flow control (CTS) (for future use) Signal Strength Hardware flow control (DTR) (for future use) Slow Flashing...
Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual Installation Introduction The ComWiFi module requires some initial setup that cannot be done through the control panel or Wintex. This step by step guide will allow you to achieve the following and should be carried out in the order detailed in the manual.
Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual • Take a note of the STA Mode MAC Address. STA Mode MAC Address 3. Change Password & User Name Before proceeding it is important to change the User Name and Password in order to keep the ComWiFi secure.
Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual Record the details here User Name Password 4. Assigning an IP address Before proceeding you should ensure you can access the wireless router as changes will need to be made to ensure the ComWiFi will function as expected; and so that you can configure the router to allow access from the outside world (WAN) should you require.
Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual • The router password Before assigning an IP address it is important to understand how IP addresses work and the impact this can have on the performance of the system and the ComWiFi. IP Address Information Each TCP/IP node on a network host has a unique IP address.
Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual IP addresses will be assigned, from a "pool" for a "lease" time, and can change from device day to day; for example when you leave your home and lose WiFi connection there is no guarantee when you return that you will be given the same address, it may be in use by something else.
Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual You now know the address range being used by the router. The Default Gateway is the actual router itself. So you can now decide how you want to configure the ComWiFi, either method is valid, but they both require different steps.
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Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual Click Save and Restart, you can then close the web browser. The unit will restart during this period. Record the details here IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Re-scan for wireless networks on the WiFi device and connect to the Wi-Fi router.
Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual DHCP Reservation On the PC check for DHCP or Address reservation. You should have something like this. Click Add New or whatever the router displays and enter the required details. The MAC address you noted down on page 7 will be required, as will the IP address of the ComWiFi.
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Exit engineers mode on the control panel. The control panel can now be accessed on the LAN. However, to access the panel from the Texecom mobile apps or Wintex remotely, additional steps are required within the various programmes and the control panel.
Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual 6. Port Forwarding WARNING: Care should be taken when opening ports as this can leave the router vulnerable to malicious attacks. To allow the system to communicate with the outside world, and vice versa, port forwarding must be enabled on the router for the ComWiFi.
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Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual 7. Wintex setup Local Connections (LAN) In Wintex do the following:- • Click New • On the Customer Details page enter an Account Reference • On the Panel Details page Choose the Panel Type & Software Version.
Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual 8. Texecom Mobile App's Texecom mobile apps can be used to access the system either remotely or locally. The apps are supported on iOS & Android devices and can be downloaded from the respective app stores. All three apps are configured identically for access.
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For remote Connections it is highly recommended that you enable push notifications. This will mean that Texecom will track the IP address and update it as required. If the service provider does not provide you with a fixed IP address (most don't) you will require a third party DDNS provider to allow the app to operate remotely if you do not "Enable"...
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Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual Site Name Site Summary User Name Password Email Address Push Notification Account Number Texecom App Server Information Primary IP Address 54.88.92.200 Port Number 10001 Secondary IP Address 52.28.12.230 Port Number 10001 Polling Time 15 Minutes Poll Timer MUST be set ARC Settings &...
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Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual • Press / and then enter the six digit XXXXXX Account Number you were given in the APP • Press / then / (Dial Attempts) enter a minimum of 2 • Press / twice •...
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Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual Initialise a Test Call • Press / then / (Start Test Call) • Press to start the test call. All communication devices on the system will carry out a test call. Once completed and if successful you will receive a notification from the Control Panel to the App.
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Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual Disabling ATS failed messages To stop the keypad displaying the ATS Failed message in this scenario do the following; • Enter Engineers Mode • Press then / (Global Options) Press then / again (Monitor Hardware) •...
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Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual 9. Defaulting the Com WiFi Factory Settings If you are experiencing connection problems we would first suggest returning the ComWiFi to factory settings. The below steps provide a step by step guide on how to do this.
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Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual 10. Changing the ComWiFi Language Introduction The ComWiFi is capable operation with two languages. By default units are shipped with English loaded. As they become available language file updates will be available from our website on the ComWiFi Downloads section.
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Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual • In The address bar type the following or edit the web address to read http://192.168.0.25/iweb.html • The following page will appear • Browse to the new .BIN file you downloaded, this will contain new WebPages which will include English and the chosen Language.
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Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual • Please wait for a few minutes for the ComWiFi to reset. • Reconnect to the ComWiFi through the browser and the new language chosen will now be available to select from the top right hand corner of the WebPage.
Provider (ISP), and as such make no claims for reliability of connections or system performance. Push Notifications Push notifications are used entirely at the users own risk and Texecom will accept no liability for system failure, missed communications, failure of polling, failure of message delivery or any other failing which may occur.
Public, Shared, Corporate & Company Network Use Many public, shared, corporate and company networks will block access to ports both incoming and outgoing. Texecom cannot guarantee that use of such wired or wireless networks will allow access to an alarm system, or indeed receipt of push notifications.
Supply Voltage: 10 - 14VDC Current Consumption: 210mA Dimensions: 63mm x 55mm x 15mm Packed Weight: 60g (Approximately) Standards Texecom declares that this product complies with the requirements of the following directives: • 1999/5/EC R&TTE Directive • 2004/108/EC EMC Directive •...
Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual Warranty All Texecom products are designed for reliable, trouble-free operation. Quality is carefully monitored by extensive computerised testing. As a result the ComWiFi is covered by a two-year warranty against defects in material or workmanship.
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Premier Elite ComWiFi Installation Manual Notes: INS644...
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Texecom Limited, Bradwood Court, St. Crispin Way, Haslingden, Lancashire BB4 4PW, England. Technical Support: UK Customers Tel: 08456 300 600 (Calls charged at 3.36 pence per minute from a BT landline. Calls from other networks may vary.) International Customers Tel: +44 1706 233875 Email: techsupport@texe.com...
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