Overview
Qolsys Z-Wave / PowerG smart home device — dimmer, plug, socket, switch, lock, or water valve for automation on 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 |
|---|---|
| Protocol | Z-Wave Plus or PowerG automation SKU |
| Enrollment | Exclude from prior hub; include on IQ panel |
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.
Error Codes
IQ Panel systems report faults on the panel and keypad status screens, zone list, and Alarm.com (when interactive service is active) — not as a single universal numeric code list across all models.
How to read status
- Open panel status or installer menu → zones / troubles.
- Note zone number, trouble type (open, tamper, low battery, missing, cell fail).
- Cross-check Alarm.com device list if the account is interactive.
- For cell issues, run installer communication test before replacing sensors.
Common trouble indicators
| Symptom | Meaning | First checks |
|---|---|---|
| Zone trouble / missing | Sensor not supervised | Battery, range, tamper, re-enroll |
| Tamper | Cover open | Reseat cover; bracket secure |
| Low battery | Sensor battery weak | Replace with listed type — all cells in multi-cell devices |
| Chronic open (contact) | Magnet gap | Realign; check door warp |
| No response | Wrong RF path | Add Re-enroll sensor; verify PowerG signal at mount |
Panel actions (typical)
| Action | Where |
|---|---|
| View zone status | Panel home / status → zones |
| Walk test | Installer menu → walk test |
| Delete / enroll sensor | Installer → wireless enrollment |
| Cell test | Installer → communication tests |
| Alarm.com status | Dealer portal or customer app |
Source: IQ smart device enrollment guide; Qolsys official resources linked in this product folder manifest.
| Code | Meaning | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Zone trouble / missing | Sensor not supervised | Battery, range, tamper, re-enroll |
| Tamper | Cover open | Reseat cover; bracket secure |
| Low battery | Sensor battery weak | Replace with listed type — all cells in multi-cell devices |
| Chronic open (contact) | Magnet gap | Realign; check door warp |
| No response | Wrong RF path | Add Re-enroll sensor; verify PowerG signal at mount |
| Action | Where | |
| View zone status | Panel home / status → zones | |
| Walk test | Installer menu → walk test | |
| Delete / enroll sensor | Installer → wireless enrollment | |
| Cell test | Installer → communication tests | |
| Alarm.com status | Dealer portal or customer app |