Overview
IQ Card radio module — adds legacy sensor frequency support (319.5 MHz, 345 MHz, 433 MHz), PowerG, Zigbee, or Ethernet to compatible IQ panels.
On IQ Panel systems, wireless devices are supervised zones on the panel — tamper, low battery, and missing signals appear as trouble conditions that may block arming depending on panel programming.
At a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Role | Panel radio/card expansion |
| SKUs | IQ Card 319, 345, 433, PG, Zigbee, Ethernet |
| Install | Internal card slot — panel must support card type |
What This Device Does Well
Provides reliable supervised status at the panel and Alarm.com when installed, enrolled, and range-tested correctly.
Before You Service or Replace One
- Sensor SKU — PowerG S-Line vs IQ Card legacy vs hardwire module.
- Panel online — resolve panel AC/comms trouble before blaming sensor.
- Range — sensor placement or add IQ Remote as repeater path where supported for distant zones.
- Battery type — use listed cell; replace all batteries in multi-cell devices.
- Tamper — cover fully closed before declaring hardware fault.
Official Sources
Use official Qolsys install PDFs and install guides for exact wiring, enrollment, and firmware — specifications vary by SKU and region.
Compatible Peripherals
This page lists Qolsys IQ ecosystem compatibility — panels, transceivers, repeaters, and monitoring platforms — not third-party panel brands unless using an approved takeover path.
Host compatibility
| Host / ecosystem | How it connects |
|---|---|
| IQ Panel 4/5 | Card slot enrollment |
| Legacy 319/345 sensors | When matching card installed |
Not compatible / common mistakes
- IQ Card SKU on panel without physical slot/support
- 345 MHz sensors without IQ Card 345 (or built-in path)
Replacement guidance
- Match SKU and encryption generation on product label before ordering.
- Delete old zone/device in installer programming before enrolling replacement.
- Document zone number and name for user and central station records.
- Run walk test and communication test after swap on monitored accounts.
Source: IQ Card quick guide for your frequency (Qolsys official documentation).