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Qolsys IQ Panel Guide

Specifications

  • • LCD touchscreen display: 7-inch LCD with 800x480 resolution
  • • Audible alert: built-in 91 dba security siren
  • • Internal memory: 4GB NAND flash
  • • Microphone: embedded omni-directional mic with + high gain for 2-way voice
  • • Battery type: lithium-ion 2500mAh capacity

Qolsys IQ Panel


Features

  • • Touchscreen arming
  • • Hi/lo temperature and precipitation 4-day forecast
  • • 3MP disarm camera captures photos upon disarm
  • • SD card slot enables your panel to scroll images while idle
  • • Home controls including locks, lights, thermostats, and smart plugs

User Functions

Arm Away: arm away is used when you plan on arming the system and leaving the home.

  1. Select Press to Arm, then press Arm Away.

    2. Arm_Away_01_Main.png Arm_Away_02_Arm_Screen.png


  2. A countdown timer appears during the exit delay.

    3. Arm_Away_04_Armed_Away.png Arm_Away_03_Exit_Delay.png


Arm Stay: arm stay is used when you plan on arming the system while staying home. This option is best to arm all perimeter sensors and bypass any internal motion detectors.

  1. Select Press to Arm, then press Arm Stay.

    2. Arm_Stay_01_Main.png Arm_Stay_02_Arm_Screen.png


  2. A countdown timer appears during the exit delay.

    3. Arm_Stay_03_Exit_Delay.png Arm_Stay_04_Armed_Stay.png


Arm Instant: arms all perimeter sensors without entry delay and bypasses interior motion detectors.

  1. Select Press to Arm, then press Entry Delay On to toggle the entry delay off.

    2. Arm_Instant_01_Home_Screen.png Arm_Instant_02_Main_Screen.png


  2. Press Arm Stay or Arm Away. There should be no countdown timer.

    3. Arm_Instant_03_Main_Screen_Entry_Delay_Off.png


Entry Delay Timer: customize the time allowed between entry and disarm before an alarm is sent.

  1. Press the settings icon (wrench), then enter the default installer code 1111.

    2. Enter_Programming_01.png Enter_Programming_02.png


  2. Press Installation, then press Timer.

    3. Entry_Exit_Time_01_Installation.jpg Entry_Exit_Time_02_Timer.jpg


  3. Press the pencil icon next to Normal Entry Exit Delay. Select Entry Delay or Exit Delay.

    4. Entry_Exit_Time_03_Main.jpg Entry_Exit_Time_04_Settings.jpg


  4. Delete the number to enter a new time between 30 to 240 seconds. Press Done.

    5. Entry_Exit_Time_05a_Enter_Time.jpg Entry_Exit_Time_05b_New_Time.jpg


  5. Press Save, press Back or the Home button to exit.

    6. Entry_Exit_Time_06_Save.jpg Entry_Exit_Time_07_Exit.jpg


Silent Arming: useful for arming your system without disturbing other occupants, such as when leaving early in the morning before others wake.

  1. Select Press to Arm, then press Exit Sound to toggle off.

    2. Arm_Silent_01_Home_Screen.png Arm_Silent_02_Main_Screen.png


  2. Press Arm Stay or Arm Away.

    3. Arm_Silent_03_Main_Screen_Sound_Off.png Arm_03_Exit_Delay.png


Disarm System: this will disarm your system, and it will silence and reset any active alarm.

  • • When your system is in armed away mode, simply enter your user code upon entering the premises.

    • Disarm_-_Armed_Away_Enter_Code.png Home_Screen.png


  • • When your system is in armed stay mode, select Press to Disarm, then enter your user code.

    • Disarm_Armed_Stay.png Disarm_-_Armed_Away_Enter_Code.png


Check Your System Status: checking your system's status will display which sensors are currently open or if any of your sensors are experiencing a trouble condition, such as a low battery.

  1. Press Status to view sensor status, then press Filter to only show open or closed sensors.
  2. Press Back or Home to exit.

Check Sensor Status: review a list of sensors connected to your system to ensure all are communicating and trouble-free.

  1. Press Status, then press Current Status to view the sensor status.
  2. Press Alerts to view recent trouble conditions.
  3. Press Alarms for the recent alarm history.
  4. Press History to view recent events, then press Back or the Home button to exit.

Clear Alerts: allows you to clear non-alarm alerts, usually for trouble conditions. Note: these alerts will return until the issue has been corrected.

  1. Press Status, then press Alerts.

    2. Trouble_01_Disarmed.png Trouble_02_Main_Trouble.png


  2. Press Acknowledge to check all troubles, then press Yes to confirm.

    3. Trouble_03_Main_Checked.png Trouble_04_Main_Acknowledge.png


  3. Press the back arrow or the home button to exit.

    4. Trouble_05_Main_Trouble_Cleared.png


    Note that alerts will return if the condition has not been corrected with the sensor itself, unless you have opted to bypass the sensor entirely, such as when you are waiting for a replacement.


Silence Reset Alarm: allows you to clear alarms.

  1. Press Disarm, then enter your user code to disarm and silence the alarm.

    2. Alarm_01_Garage_Door.png Alarm_02_Enter_Code.png


  2. Press Status, then press Alarms.

    3. Alarm_Memory_01_Disarmed.png Alarm_Memory_02_Status.png


  3. Press Acknowledge to select all alarms.

    4. Alarm_Memory_03_Alarms.png Alarm_Memory_04_Alarms_Ack.png


  4. Press Yes to confirm and delete. Press Back or Home to exit.

    5. Alarm_Memory_05_Confirm.png Alarm_Memory_06_Alarms_Cleared.png


Bypass Sensors: allows you to proceed with arming your system while excluding one or more sensors that you temporarily choose to ignore.

  1. Select Press to Arm, then tap the check boxes next to devices you want to bypass.

    2. Bypass_01_Home_Screen_Not_Ready.png Bypass_04.png


  2. Press Arm Stay or Arm Away. Sensors return to normal when the system is disarmed.

    3. Bypass_03_Arm_Screen_with_Sensor_Checked.png Bypass_03_Arming.png


Add User Code: add unique user codes that will be logged upon disarming the system.

  1. Press Status, then enter your user code.

    Settings_01_Home_Screen.png Settings_02_Enter_Code.png


  2. Press User Management, then press Add User.

    3. Settings_03_User_Menu.png User_Code_03_Main.png


  3. Press Name, enter a name up to 10-characters, then press Next.

    4. User_Code_04_Add_User.png User_Code_05_Enter_Name.png


  4. Enter your user code, then press Next. Enter the user code again to confirm, then press Done.

    5. User_Code_06_Enter_User_Code.png User_Code_07_Confirm_User_Code.png


  5. Optionally, press Type, then select Master, User, or Guest User.

    6. User_Code_08_User_Type.png User_Code_08a_User_Type.png


    • • Master: can perform all system functions such as add codes, arm, etc.
    • • User: can arm, disarm, and bypass; this level of user cannot change other user codes
    • • Guest: can arm and disarm only

  6. If the code is temporary, press Expiration Date, enter the preferred expiration date, then press Set.

    7. User_Code_09a_Expiration_Date.png User_Code_09_Expiration_Date.png


  7. Press Add User to save, then press Back or Home to exit.

    8. User_Code_09b_Expiration_Date.png User_Code_11_New_User_List.png


Delete User Code: remove user codes to discontinue allowing that code to disarm the system.

  1. Press Status, then enter your user code.

    2. Settings_01_Home_Screen.png Settings_02_Enter_Code.png


  2. Press User Management, then press Delete (the trash icon) by the user to delete.

    3. Settings_03_User_Menu.png User_Code_Delete_01_Choose_Trash_Can.png


  3. Press Yes to confirm, then press Back or Home to exit.

    4. User_Code_Delete_02_Confirm_Deletion.png User_Code_Delete_03_User_Deleted.png


Change Master Code: updates the code which has master access to your system.

  1. Press Status, then enter your master code.

    2. Settings_01_Home_Screen.png Settings_02_Enter_Code.png


  2. Press User Management, then press Edit (the pencil icon) beside Admin Master.

    3. Settings_03_User_Menu.png User_Code_20_Master_Code_Select.png


  3. Press User Code, enter a new master code, then press Next.

    4. User_Code_21_Master_Code_Edit.png User_Code_22_Master_Code_Enter.png


  4. Enter your new master code, press Done, then press Save to save and exit.

    5. User_Code_23_Master_Code_Confirm.png User_Code_24_Master_Code_Exit.png


  5. Press Back or Home to exit.

    6. User_Code_User_Management_Main_Exit.png Home_Button.jpg


Lost Master Code: allows you to update your master code in the event that it is lost or forgotten.

  1. 1. Press Status then enter the default installer code 1111.

    2. Settings_01_Home_Screen.png Settings_02_Enter_Code.png


  2. Press User Management, then press Edit (the pencil icon) beside Admin Master.

    3. Settings_03_User_Menu.png User_Code_20_Master_Code_Select.png


  3. Press User Code, enter a new master code, then press Next.

    4. User_Code_21_Master_Code_Edit.png User_Code_22_Master_Code_Enter.png


  4. Re-enter your new master code, then press Done. Press Save to save and exit.

    User_Code_23_Master_Code_Confirm.png User_Code_24_Master_Code_Exit.png


  5. Press Back or Home to exit.

    6. User_Code_User_Management_Main_Exit.png Home_Button.jpg


Add Duress Code: a code that will send a silent alarm when entered but appear to disarm the system.

  1. Press Settings at the bottom left, enter your master code, then press User Management.

    2. 001a User Code 01 Disarmed 275x165 001b User Code 01a Enter Code 275x165 001c Enable Duress 05 Select User Management 275x165


  2. Swipe down to the bottom of the user management list, then press the pencil icon by 240 Duress.

    3. 002a Enable Duress 06 User Menu 1 275x165 002b Enable Duress 07 User Menu 2 275x165


  3. Press User Code. Select the Delete button to erase any old duress codes, then enter the new duress code. Press Next.

    4. 003a Enable Duress 08 Duress Main 275x165 003b Enable Duress 09 Erase Old Duress Code 275x165 003c Enable Duress 10 Enter Duress Code 275x165


  4. Press Delete to erase the old code again, then enter the new duress code again. Press Done, then tap Save.

    5. 004a Enable Duress 11 Erase Confirm Duress Code 275x165 004b Enable Duress 12 Confirm Duress Code 275x165


  5. Press Back twice or Home to exit.

    6. 005a Enable Duress 14 Exit 275x165 005b Enable Duress 15 Exit Programming 275x165 005c Disarm 03 Home Screen 275x165


Panic Buttons: quick keys that let you manually send a specified alarm type.

  1. Press the bottom left Panic button, then hold Police, Fire or Medical 3 seconds to activate.

    IQ_Panel_Front.jpg Panic_01_Main.jpg


  2. To silence the alarm, press Cancel, then enter your user code.

    3. Panic_02_Police.jpg Panic_05_Enter_Code.jpg


How to Power Cycle the Panel

  1. Press Settings, then enter your master code.

    2. IQ_Settings.jpg IQ_Master_Code.jpg


  2. Press Power Down, then Ok to confirm and power down.

    3. IQ_Power_Down.jpg IQ_Power_Down_2.jpg


  3. Wait 2 minutes, then power up by holding the home button for 5 seconds.

    4. Home_Button.png


If you need further assistance, you can text a Support Representative at 469.513.8685, 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm CT.


For additional information relating to your device, click the following link to view the original manufacturer's user guide or installation manual: IQ Panel User Manual

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