Texecom premier elite upgrade

[peterhyper]

I have a wireless texecom panel with v3.02 firmware, and I want to add a texecom ethernet connect unit but the panel has to be upgraded to version 4. I got the unit below in the connect box, so can this upgrade my panel to version 4 or do I need to buy an actual flasher unit (about £38 from alert electrical). I am also trying to download the wintex software without success, so is this only available to registered alarm installers?

 

[BJClark]

Hi Peter

You've probably sorted this by now but I'll feedback in case anyone else has same issue.

To upgrade the firmware you must have a panel that is in the "Premier Elite" family. As long as it is, then the chipset allows upgrading.

Most people want to upgrade to V4 or above so they can connect a SmartCom and use the wireless features and app on their phones.

For that I use the Texecom Serial to TTL (small white 5 pin plug with pin 2 missing) and back everything up to Wintex first. That means you can't lose any settings - and you'll need them later anyway when you push the configuration back once the firmware is updated.

Once you have the panel backed up, connect to the flasher interface - I made my own as they are a bit expensive and prices do vary - ebay item 333727230395 is my take on the interface.

Download the Premier Elite Flasher software from the Texecom site and follow the instructions.

It will take about 3-4 minutes to upgrade to the latest firmware and then you've ready for an NVM reset and load back the settings from Wintex.

Bit of a faff but does get you up and running on a SmartCom!

 

[LukeD]

Hi Peter

You've probably sorted this by now but I'll feedback in case anyone else has same issue.

To upgrade the firmware you must have a panel that is in the "Premier Elite" family. As long as it is, then the chipset allows upgrading.

Most people want to upgrade to V4 or above so they can connect a SmartCom and use the wireless features and app on their phones.

For that I use the Texecom Serial to TTL (small white 5 pin plug with pin 2 missing) and back everything up to Wintex first. That means you can't lose any settings - and you'll need them later anyway when you push the configuration back once the firmware is updated.

Once you have the panel backed up, connect to the flasher interface - I made my own as they are a bit expensive and prices do vary - ebay item 333727230395 is my take on the interface.

Download the Premier Elite Flasher software from the Texecom site and follow the instructions.

It will take about 3-4 minutes to upgrade to the latest firmware and then you've ready for an NVM reset and load back the settings from Wintex.

Bit of a faff but does get you up and running on a SmartCom!

How have you found Texecom products and support ? Its a area I am thinking about moving into and rather than flaf about with various brands >Just want to use a well established company and good products etc . thanks

 

[LukeD]

BJ Clark , You missing in action ?