FAQs

The OPTEX TXI-R and TXI-RDAM are designed to accommodate most third-party wireless transmitters used with alarm systems. The detector housing includes dedicated space for a transmitter, allowing TXI to connect with a wide range of wireless control panels.

Suitable transmitter dimensions include:

• L 85 × D 7.5 × W 5 mm

• L 81.4 × D 17.5 × W 15 mm

• L 60.9 × D 22.5 × W 20 mm

Before installation, check the transmitter’s dimensions, power requirements and connection type to confirm compatibility with the TXI-R or TXI-RDAM.

Professional installation is recommended. The installer must confirm panel compatibility, power capacity, communication paths, subscription setup, app functions and any ARC signalling requirements.

Yes. An optional external mobile antenna connects through the SMA connection. This supports installations where the panel location or building structure reduces mobile signal strength.

Olarm MAX is designed and engineered according to EN 50131-10 and EN 50136-2 alarm transmission standards.

Yes. Olarm MAX requires an active subscription. Subscription routes and commercial terms differ by installer, monitoring provider and region.

Olarm MAX supports integration with selected ARCs through Contact ID and SIA DC09 signalling. Installers should confirm ARC support and commissioning requirements before installation.

Olarm MAX uses available mobile and WiFi routes to maintain communication. Switching speed depends on network coverage, service status and the installed product version.

Olarm MAX supports dual SIM 4G / 2G and 2.4 GHz WiFi. Supported versions also include Olarm 0G connectivity in selected regions.

Yes. Olarm MAX is designed to work alongside selected existing alarm panels. This provides an upgrade path without replacing the complete alarm system.

Olarm MAX is designed for professional security installations where an installer needs to add digital communication, remote management or app access to a compatible alarm panel.

No. Olarm MAX connects to a compatible alarm panel. The existing panel continues to manage the alarm system, detectors, zones and outputs.

Olarm MAX is a graded dual-path digital alarm communicator for compatible security systems. It adds mobile and WiFi communication, app access, remote management and supported ARC signalling to selected new and existing alarm panels.

Fibre optic sensing is immune to electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference because the sensing cable uses light rather than electrical signals.

This makes it well suited to sites with high electrical noise, power equipment, communications infrastructure, rail environments or exposed outdoor perimeters.

Fibre optic sensing cable also contains no powered electronics along the fence line, which helps reduce exposure to lightning-related electrical damage at the perimeter.

Yes. Fibre optic detection can be used on fences, walls and other perimeter structures.

On fences, the sensing cable detects activity such as climbing, cutting, lifting, impact and tampering. It is commonly used on chain link, welded mesh and other fence types.

On walls, the cable can detect attempts to climb, disturb or interfere with the protected structure. Suitability depends on the wall construction, fixing method and site conditions.

Fibre optic perimeter detection usually protects a perimeter by dividing the sensing cable into detection zones. When an alarm occurs, the system identifies the affected zone.

Point location DAS, such as EchoPoint, provides more precise location information along the cable. It can identify where the activity occurred, rather than only which zone was triggered.

Simple difference:

Fibre optic detection tells you which zone is in alarm.

Point location DAS tells you where along the cable the activity happened.

Choose fibre optic detection for reliable zoned perimeter protection.

Choose point location DAS when the site needs long-range coverage with more precise alarm location, such as large airports, energy sites, rail routes or critical infrastructure.

Choose fibre optic detection when you need long-distance perimeter protection across a fence, wall or defined boundary.

It is well suited to datacentres, airports, utilities, rail sites, prisons, military sites, energy facilities, warehouses and other critical infrastructure.

It is a strong choice when you need:

Long perimeter coverage

Early warning at the boundary

Passive sensing cable with no powered electronics along the fence line

Stable outdoor performance

Multiple detection zones

Resistance to EMI, RFI and lightning

Integration with wider security systems

Fibre optic perimeter detection uses a sensing cable to detect intrusion activity along a fence, wall or boundary.

The cable acts as the sensor. When someone climbs, cuts, lifts, tampers with or disturbs the protected structure, the system analyses the vibration and triggers an alarm. It helps security teams detect intrusion attempts before an intruder reaches the protected asset.

How does fibre optic perimeter detection work?

A fibre optic sensing cable is installed along the protected perimeter, usually on a fence, wall, gate line, cable route or other boundary structure.

When activity occurs, such as climbing, cutting, lifting, impact or tampering, the cable detects the vibration created by that movement. The alarm processing unit analyses the signal and decides whether it matches a real intrusion event.

Depending on the system, the perimeter can be divided into multiple detection zones. Each zone can be adjusted to suit the fence type, site layout and environmental conditions.

Bluetooth connection is required for connection between the phone/mobile app and the OVS-02GT sensor. If connection fails, it can be caused by other devices like a smart watch, headphone or Car hands free device that are also connected to the phone simultaneously. Temporarily disconnect these devices and proceed to configure OVS-02GT and when completed reconnect your other blue tooth devices.

Patent pending means the application has been formally filed and is under evaluation. It is a legitimate legal status, not a marketing phrase.

What to say: 'The application is filed. The technology is in production and performing in the field. That is a meaningful legal status. The detection performance is the proof of the innovation.'

If your current product is working well for you, the TXI may still be worth evaluating, particularly if you've experienced false alarm callbacks, pet tolerance issues or customer complaints about aesthetics. Those are the specific problems TXI was built to solve. We'd suggest requesting a demonstration or evaluation unit and judging it on your own sites.