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.
Installation Notes
Follow IQ smart device enrollment guide and the official resource links in this product folder for mounting, wiring, and enrollment.
Pre-install checklist
- Confirm panel model (IQ Panel 4/5/Pro/Hub) and encryption requirements.
- Verify dealer cell account and module SKU before cell install.
- Document installer code and existing zone map for takeover jobs.
- Plan antenna routing (ANT5XL) when panel location has poor cell RSSI.
- Have listed batteries and tools for sensor mounts before enrollment.
Typical install sequence
- Mount and power panel; apply firmware updates per dealer bulletin.
- Install cell module and run communication test / Alarm.com activation.
- Enroll wireless sensors via installer Learn mode; label zones.
- Include Z-Wave devices after excluding from any prior hub.
- Install IQ Card for legacy sensors or optimize PowerG placement before fringe wireless devices.
- Run walk test, user code training, and central station test if monitored.
Power and connectivity reference
| Product type | Power | Network / RF |
|---|---|---|
| IQ Panel 4/5/Pro/Hub panel | AC + backup battery | PowerG sensors; IQ Cards; Z-Wave automation |
| Wireless sensor | Battery per SKU | PowerG encrypted; IQ Card 319/345 legacy |
| Cell module | Panel-powered | LTE to dealer / Alarm.com |
| IQ Remote keypad | PowerG link | IQ Panel host |
| Z-Wave module | Mains or battery per device | Z-Wave to panel |
Source: IQ smart device enrollment guide (Qolsys official documentation).