Installation Manual

Premier Elite ComIP

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Overview
Introduction
The ComIP module allows the Premier & Premier Elite control panels to be connected to either a
Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN). The internet is considered as a WAN. Once
the control panel is connected to a network the following features can be achieved:
• Upload/Download via Wintex UDL
• Receive Push Notifications, Arm, Disarm, Part Arm & Reset via Texecom App's
• Signal alarms to an Alarm Receiving Centre
• High security polling by Alarm Receiving Centre

Typical LAN configuration

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Typical WAN configuration

Supported Control Panels

The ComIP module is supported on the following Premier & Elite Series control panels, this manual
assumes use with Premier Elite panels:
• Premier 412/816 816 Plus & 832
• Premier Elite 12/24/48/88/168 & 640
• Premier 48/88/168 & 640 V7 or later

General
The installation of the ComIP module requires a basic understanding of networking and TCP/IP
protocol. If you are not familiar with these concepts, you may require assistance from an IT
professional before attempting to install the module.
The ComIP module is designed to be fitted inside the control panel and is powered via the harness
connection supplied.

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PCB Layout

 5-way harness connection to control panel  Network status LED (Right)

 ComIP Status LEDs  RJ45 network Connection
 Network status LED (Left)  MAC address
Left LED Right LED Meaning
Off Off No Link
Off Solid Amber 100BASE-T Half Duplex Link
Off Blinking Amber 100BASE-T Half Duplex; Activity
Off Solid Green 100BASE-T Full Duplex Link
Off Blinking Green 100BASE-T Full Duplex; Activity
Solid Amber Off 10BASE-T Half Duplex Link
Blinking Amber Off 10BASE-T Half Duplex; Activity
Solid Green Off 10BASE-T Full Duplex Link
Blinking Green Off 10BASE-T Full Duplex; Activity

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Installation
Introduction
This step by step guide will allow you to achieve the following and should be carried out in the order
detailed in the manual.
• Installation
• Assign an IP address manually
o Reserve your IP address
o Set your DHCP Pool
• Setup Port Forwarding on your Router
• Setup Push Notifications
• Programme the Control Panel
Assigning an IP address
Before proceeding you should ensure you can access your router as changes will need to be made
to ensure the ComIP will function as expected, and so that you can configure the router to allow
access from the outside world (WAN) should you require.
You will need to know the following; the default information should be available from your router
documentation:
• The IP address of your router
• The router name
• 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 ComIP.
Automatically Assigned IP Address (DHCP)
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is by far the most common method for routers to
assign devices IP addresses so that they can use connections to access the Internet and other
resources on your network.
IP addresses will be assigned, from a "pool" for a "lease" time, and can change from device day to
day;
If you allow your router to automatically assign an IP address to the ComIP you may encounter
problems with IP conflicts if:
• Another device on your network has ever used the address (and could do so again)
• The ComIP is off line and another device is given the address by the router.
To overcome these potential issues it is advised that the IP address is either reserved for the ComIP,
or the IP address used for the ComIP is outside of the DHCP Pool.
Accessing your Router
On your PC open your web browser and type the routers IP address into the address bar as shown
and press enter. Values used are typical only; they may be the same as your own router.

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When prompted enter the router user name & password and press Enter.
Once you have access to the router you are looking for DHCP Settings, the example shown may or
may not be the same as your own router. You will see a Start & End IP address, this is the DHCP
pool or the range of addresses used by the router when assigning an address automatically.

You now know the address range being used by your router. The Default Gateway is the actual
router itself.
So you can now decide how you want to configure the ComIP.
• If assigning an address within the DHCP pool you should reserve the IP address for the
ComIP.
• If assigning an address outside of the DHCP pool, there is no need to reserve the address.

DHCP Reservation
On your PC check for DHCP or Address reservation. You should have something like this.

Click Add New or whatever your router displays and enter the required details. The MAC address is
printed on the ComIP and will be required, as will the IP address you will be assigning to the
ComIP. Once you have entered the details press Save.

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Record your details here

IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
DNS
MAC Address

Panel Settings Premier Elite 12/24/48/88/168 & 640

Please refer to the relevant Control Panel installation manual for all other models.

Now the ComIP is enabled on your network, the Control Panel needs to be told the relevant
information to allow communication.
• Enter Engineer mode on the keypad.
• Press  then / (UDL/Digi Options).
• Press  then / for (Setup Modules).
• Press  then / for (Setup IP data).
• Press / and enter the IP address of the ComIP you noted in the previous steps.
Pressing / when complete. Pressing the / key twice will enter a dot. For
Example 192.168.0.150
• Scroll down once to change the port number. This is required if you wish to setup port
forwarding through the router. The port can be left as 10001.
• Scroll down and enter the Gateway address assigned to the ComIP.
• Scroll down once and enter the subnet mask assigned to the ComIP
• Press / twice.
• Press  then / (Comport Setup).
• Scroll to the comport you have the ComIP plugged onto.
• Press /  and / for ComIP module.
The settings will be sent to the ComIP. After a minute the unit will be ready to use.
Exit Engineers mode on the control panel.
The control panel can now be accessed on your LAN, however to access the panel from the
Texecom Apps or Wintex remotely, additional steps are required within the various programmes and
the Control Panel.

Port Forwarding
To allow the system to communicate with the outside world, and vice versa, port forwarding must be
setup on your router for the ComIP. The below example is typical, however please check you
routers documentation or the manufacturers website for more information. This will be required in
order to use the App remotely.
To setup Port Forwarding do the following.
• Connect to your Router
• Look for settings for "Forwarding”, or "Port Forwarding" these could be under advanced
settings, or in the Firewall settings. Each manufacturer is different.

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Once you have found the option you will have something like this.

• Add a new rule using the ComIP IP address and Port Number you used earlier.

 Some routers may require use of the MAC address to allow port forwarding. Please
check with the manufacturer’s documentation or website for details.

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
o Choose the Panel Type & Software Version.
o Ensure the UDL Password matches what is in the panel.
o Enter the IP Address of the ComIP into the Host Address field
o Enter the port number from the panel into the Host Port field.
• click ADD
You have now configured Wintex for a local connection to your control panel. To access the panel
do the following:
• In Wintex click on Connect
• Scroll down and choose Click via Network (192.168.0.100 on port 10001)
• Once connected the status (bottom left of the Wintex screen) will change to Online Ready.
Remote Connections (WAN)
Before attempting to connect to the system from a remote location, please read the section on Port
Forwarding, this will need to be done to allow access from outside of your LAN.
Fixed IP address (Uncommon)
If you have a fixed IP address internet connection, complete all of the details above, BUT replace the
Host Address with the Fixed IP address provided by your Internet Service Provider.
Dynamic IP Address (most common)
It is most likely that you have a Dynamic IP address assigned by your service provider. This basically
allows your Local system to connect to the outside world (Internet WAN), and can change
frequently. Because of the nature of Dynamic addresses you will need a third party service to
manage the IP address to ensure you can always connect to your system.

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You should search for a Dynamic DNS service provider, who may or may not charge a fee for the
service. Once you have the service the Host Address will be replaced by the details given to you by
your DDNS provider. Without this service Wintex will not work remotely.

Texecom App's
Texecom Apps can be used to access your system either remotely or locally. The apps are
supported on iOS & Android devices and can be downloaded from the App stores. All three apps
are configured identically for access.
Detailed information regarding all of the App settings can be found in the Help file and instructions
provided with the App. The following sections only deal with the connection setup, and enabling
Push Notifications. The App instructions also include a pictorial guide and can be found in the App
under Settings Help
Local Connection
Once the App is installed do the following:
• Click to Open
• Login the default User Name and Password are Master & 123456 respectively.
• You will be asked if you want to use the New Layout, choose yes
• Choose My Sites
o A warning box will appear saying you have No Site Settings, take note of the
instruction and press OK
• Swipe Left (iOS) or hold (Android) on the Site Name and choose Edit
• Click on Site Name and enter a Site Name & Site Summary
• Click Back and then IP Details, enter the IP address and Host Port of the ComIP from the
previous steps in these instructions.
o Update IP should be enabled if you want to setup Push Notifications.
o Stay Connected stops the App disconnecting from the control panel when
swiping between screens.
• Click Back then Security Details, enter the UDL Password from the Control Panel. This
cannot be left blank and must match the Control Panel UDL password. For details on
Protected UDL Password please see the App Instruction Manual.
• Click Back and then User Areas, Enter your User Code that you use with the Control Panel
and your User Number. The User Number will be for example 1, do not type User 1.
Your App is now set up for Local (LAN) connections.
Remote connection & Push Notifications
For remote Connections it is highly recommended that you enable Push Notifications. This will mean
that Texecom will track your IP address and update it as required. If your 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 Push notifications.

 Port Forwarding must be setup on the router to allow remote connections. Please see
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Follow the instructions given above for Local Connections and then do the following:
• Click on My Sites then enter Edit mode for the chosen site.

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• Click on Notifications. You must press Yes and accept the disclaimer before you can
proceed.
• Choose & enter a User Name
• Choose & enter a Password
• Enter a valid Email Address (Notifications will not be setup without a valid address)
• Leave the Account Number field blank.
• Click Register Account
You will receive an email with a Verification Code, follow the instructions in the email. Enter the
Verification Code you are given into the Account Number box and press Register. Once you have
completed this step the Account Number will be automatically populated with an Account Number
allocated by the Server. Record all of the details here for future use, and if you choose to add an
additional device to receive notifications from the same site.
Setting up additional devices to receive notifications from the same site requires that ALL details are
Identical all devices. This includes the Site Name & Site Summary. To register an additional device
complete all details for the Site. On the Registration page complete all details including the Account
Number you now have and press Register.

Site Name

Site Summary

User Name

Password

Email Address

Push Notification Account Number

Control Panel Setup for Polling

To setup the Control Panel for Polling do the following:
• Enter your Engineers Code
• Press  then / twice (Global Options/System Timers)
• Scroll to Poll IP Every
• Press / and then enter a value 15 minutes (015).

Do not exit the menu, now we will setup the reporting options.

Texecom App Server Address

Primary IP Address 54.88.92.200

Port Number 10001
Secondary IP Address 52.28.12.230
Port Number 10001

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• Press / then / twice

• Press  / (UDL/Digi Options)then  (Program Digi) /
• Using the Scroll key select Which ARC you wish to use
• Press / and scroll to change the ARC protocol to either SIAII or Contact ID, both are
supported.
• Press / twice then /
• In the Pri. Tel No: screen enter the Push Notification Sever Address exactly like this:
54.88.92.200/10001 To enter the dot press the / key twice. To enter the / press the
/ key twice
o 54.88.92.200/10001
• Press /
• In the Sec. Tel No: screen enter the Push Notification Sever Address exactly like this:
52.28.12.230/10001 To enter the dot press the / key twice. To enter the / press the
/ key twice
o 52.28.12.230/10001
• Press /
• 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
• Press / and edit the Areas you wish to receive notifications for.
• Press / then / and toggle the reporting options on or off, depending on what
you want to receive notifications of. Use the / button to toggle each option on or off.
• Press / then / and scroll across the screen and use the / button to
toggle option 7 Connect Via IP ON (an I will be shown on the screen)
• Scroll once more to Option 8 and toggle Send SIA Text to ON (a T will be shown) if you
chose SIAII as your Protocol in previous steps.
• Press /
Enable Digi, Dial All Numbers & Test Call
To test the settings, initialize a Push Notification and update the IP address in the App a test call
should be carried out. Please ensure the Digi is Enabled, Dial All Numbers is enabled for systems
with multiple communication devices installed.
Digi Enabled & Dial All Numbers
If you have more than one communication device connected to the control panel, Dial All Numbers
MUST be enabled; continuing from the previous steps:
• Press / then  (Digi Options)
• Press / then / scroll through the options and ensure Digi is Enabled (E shown
on Screen) and Dial All Numbers (A shown on screen)are on, Use the / button to
toggle each option on or off.
• Press /
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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Optional Additional Panel Settings

Due to the nature of routers and services provided by your ISP devices of all types can just "drop off"
a network, certain circumstance may cause an ATS Failure to be displayed to the end user. The
panel will automatically recover itself once the network is available. However to avoid this potential
inconvenience please see below.
EN50131 System
With an EN50131 installed system, the warning about an ATS Failure will only be visible to the User
when they enter their code and the fault is still present. In the case of this type of system the
chances of a User actually seeing the fault will be minimal. It is also a requirement of systems with
additional communication devices that signal to an ARC or other response authority to report these
faults.
Non EN50131 System
If the system is installed and configured to NOT comply with EN50131 and has no additional
communication devices signaling to an ARC or response authority, then an ATS failure will be
displayed immediately on the keypad at the time the fault occurs. Again no action is actually
required by the user as the panel will recover of its own accord. However if the Users Internet
connection has a tendency to drop devices, this could be a source of frustration.
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)
• Press / Press / again to toggle ATS Path Faults OFF Press /
• Exit Engineers Mode

 If the ComIP misses its polling in a 1 hour time window, the server will send notification
directly to the app.

 Do NOT do this on an EN50131 system, or on a system that has additional

communication that signals to an ARC or other response authority.
Checking IP Updates
Now do the following to confirm that your setup is correct.
• Login to the App
• Connect To Site, you should now be online with your system
• Go back to My Sites
• Go to Edit Site and click IP Details
• The IP address will have changed. The address now being shown is provided by your ISP
and will match the WAN IP address shown in your router.
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Trouble Shooting
Q: I cannot connect to the ComIP using Wintex or the APP.
A: Change the comport that the ComIP is connected to Nothing Fitted on the Panel and press Yes.
Then change this back to ComIP. This will resend the settings to the unit and allow you to connect.
Q: I can connect locally but not remotely
A: For the APP have you registered for Push Notifications? For Wintex have you registered with a
DDNS provider? Check that port forwarding is setup correctly for your router.

IP Address Information
Each TCP/IP node on a network host has a unique IP address. This address provides the
information needed to forward packets on the local network and across multiple networks if
necessary.
IP addresses are specified as x.x.x.x, where each x is a number from 1 to 254; for example,
192.168.0.200. The ComIP must be assigned a unique IP address to use on a TCP/IP network. If the
address is left blank or is programmed as 0.0.0.0 the ComIP module will try to automatically obtain
an IP address from a DHCP server (if one is running on the network).
Port Numbers
The port number used to identify the channel for remote initiated connections. The default setting is
10001. The range for port settings is: 1-65535 except for the following reserved ports:

Port Numbers Reserved for

1-1024 Reserved (well known ports)
9999 Telnet setup
14000-14009 Reserved
30718 Reserved
10000 - 10999 Recommended for raw socket connections
Gateway
The gateway address, or router, allows communication to other LAN/WAN segments. The gateway
address should be the IP address of the router connected to the same LAN segment as the ComIP.
The gateway address must be within the local network.
Netmask (Subnet Mask)
A netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for the host
section. The default mask is 255.255.255.0 (8 bits).

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Disclaimer
Operation
Texecom cannot guarantee the operation of your network or your Internet Service 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 your alarm system, or indeed receipt of push notifications. If you cannot access your
system or receive notifications on a particular network, you should switch your devices WiFi off and
use the 3G or GPRS network, or consult the network owners.

Technical Support
Texecom Technical Support should not be expected to assist installers or end users with
configurations of network components, other than the ComIP itself. It is the installer or users
responsibility to be able to provide the information required to enable the device, and to make
configuration changes to routers and switches where required.

Specifications
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:
• 2004/108/EC EMC Directive
• 2006/95/EC LVD Directive
• 2011/65/EU RoHS Directive
The product therefore meets all the requirements to enable it to be CE
marked.

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Weee Directive: 2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this

symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the
European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local
supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it
at designated collection points. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info.
This product is a Type B Moveable device and is suitable for use in systems designed to
comply with EN 50131-1, EN50131-3 and PD6662 at Grade 2 and Environmental Class II.
ComIP complies with the requirements of EN50136-2-3, EN50136-1-1 and is suitable for use
in systems designed for use with ATS level 2 and environmental class 1 or 2.

Warranty
All Texecom products are designed for reliable, trouble-free operation. Quality is carefully monitored by
extensive computerised testing. As a result the ComIP is covered by a two-year warranty against defects
in material or workmanship.

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