Qolsys IQ Panel 2 and 2 Plus Firmware Update 2.5.0 - Release Notes and Instructions

TSB #:
200226
DATE:
02/26/20
RE:
IQ PANEL 2 & 2 PLUS - 2.5.0 SOFTWARE UPDATE
RELEASE NOTES & UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS
Release Notes:
New Features:
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Added a new Sensor Group (53) and Sensor Type (High Temperature) for use with environmental temperature
sensors like the IQ Temp (QS5515-840) and the PowerG Temperature Detector (PG9905).
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Added a new Sensor Group (25 - Non Reporting) for Sensor Types: Water, Temperature & Freeze. This allows
environmental sensors to report to Alarm.com but not to the Central Station if desired.
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Added support for Sump Pump integration via Alarm.com when the Water Management service plan is
enabled.
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Added the ability to delete a failed Z-Wave node from Alarm.com.
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Added software and settings to support European CE & EN Grade 2 certification testing.
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Added the following new languages to the Panel: Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic.
Other Fixes/Improvements:
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Increased the Sensor Name length from 24 characters to 56 characters.
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Photo Frame Start Time can now begin 1 minute after last touch.
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Added the ability to send Panel overheat notification to Alarm.com.
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New Motion Detector quick names added to the default Sensor Name library.
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Disabling the Panel Camera setting on the Panel now disables the Panel Camera from the equipment list and
tile from the Alarm.com backed and end user app.
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Master Code now has access to Language Settings.
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Made small language translation changes to Spanish & French (Canadian).
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Added access to Help Videos on the final page of the Easy Install Wizard.
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Improved Weather Icon mapping between the Panel and Alarm.com.
IQ Remote Improvements:
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Sound/Voices
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Fixed an issue where IQ Remote could stop chiming.
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Added Severe Weather Alert annunciation to IQ Remote when enabled on the primary Panel.
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Network Connectivity
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Fixed an issue where the IQ Remote could get stuck in the Network Reconnection page.
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Addressed miscellaneous connection use cases to improve reliability.
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Photo/Video Changes
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Photo Frame images can now be pushed from the primary IQ Panel 2 to the IQ Remote.
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Added the ability to record duress alarm videos from the built-in camera on the IQ Remote.
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Disarm Photos from IQ Remote can now be enabled/disabled.
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Modified “LiveView” cameras on the IQ Remote to be full screen.
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Improved Alarm Image upload timing to the primary Panel.
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Wellness Improvements:
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Send Wellness “Check-in, Check-out” photos to Alarm.com when used with a service plan that has “Images-
Plus” enabled.
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Wellness Alarms now “ring” at the panel during a two-way voice call to provide end user feedback that a call is
being made.
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Added Wellness alarm voice annunciations.
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Added automatic volume adjustment during a Wellness alarm event.
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Added a change so that Wellness alarm notifications are automatically cleared after 12 hours.
PowerG Improvements:
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Added support for EOL resistor detection from the auxiliary wired input on the PG9945, PG9309 & PG9312.
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“Group 2 - Fixed Silent” with PowerG single button panics (PG9938) & two button panics (PG9949) is now
supported.
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Added new settings to allow PowerG Supervision to be independent of Legacy RF supervision. Settable
between 20 min, 30 min, 1 hr, 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 12 hrs, 18 hrs & 24 hrs.
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PowerG Sensor re-syncing and Not Networked status are now dynamically displayed as part of the sensor
status on the Home Page.
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Added a Setting that allows the sounders in PowerG Smoke Detectors to act as additional sirens during all
alarm types.
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PowerG sensors now display in the Sensor Test during the Easy Install Wizard.
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PowerG PIR CAM’s (PG9934P & PG9944) can now be used for visual verification at the Central Station for Fire
and CO alarms.
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Added support for the new PowerG Wireless Outdoor Curtain Motion (PG9902).
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Added the ability to report Tamper for Visonic KP-140, KP-141 & KP-160.
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The PowerG Sensor Test on the Panel now shows historical signal strength for PowerG sensors.
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The strobe on PowerG Sirens (PG9901 & PG9911) now flash according to siren type.
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Quick Exit now supported on the PowerG Keypad (WS9LCDWF9).
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PowerG Keypad (WS9LCDWF9) buzzer now stops during a two-way voice session.
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Support for PowerG Repeater (PG9920) AC failure notification.
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Update Instructions:
Compatibility Note: Your IQ Panel must be on software version 2.0.1 or higher and connected to Wi-Fi to install
this update wirelessly.
1- Swipe down from the top of the screen and touch “Settings"
2- Touch “Advanced Settings”


3- Enter a valid installer code (default is 1111)


4- Touch "Upgrade Software"
5 -Touch “Patch Tag” and enter the patch
iqpanel2.5.0
then touch OK


6- Touch "Upgrade Using Network" (panel must be connected to Wi-Fi).
 
Update will download and install


7- Once complete touch "OK" to reboot the panel.
 
DO NOT TOUCH THE SCREEN.

 
The update process will
take approximately 5 minutes. After the panel reboots the home screen will appear and the LED will turn green.
For more information visit:
https://dealers.qolsys.com/software-downloads/
or email:
techsupport@qolsys.com
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