Qolsys IQ Panel 4 - Firmware 4.5.0 - Release Notes Dated 06/19/24

TSB #:
240619



DATE:
06/19/24
RE:
IQ Panel 4/IQ4 HUB/IQ4 NS - 4.5.0 SOFTWARE UPDATE
RELEASE NOTES & UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS
Release Notes:
New Features:
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Added support for IQ Lock PowerG rule handling from Alarm.com:
•
Please Note:
For new installations, update to 4.5.0
BEFORE
enrolling PowerG Automation devices.
•
Added PowerG Automation device name sync between Alarm.com and the Panel.
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Added support for the soon to be released IQ Keypad.
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Added Dark Mode UI option under Settings/Display.
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Added a new UI page to support Shutter/Blinds.
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Added a new UI page on the Panel to control Manual Command Output of IQ Hardwire PowerG PGM’s
(PG9WLSHW8/PG9HRDW8).
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Added a new Global EOL option. Define EOL inputs for IQ Hardwire PowerG (PGxWLSHW8/PGxHRDW8)
devices at a global setting level.
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Added ability to re-add deleted zones from a Corbus or IQ Hardwire PowerG Device from Alarm.com.
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Added ability to add Corbus devices from Alarm.com.
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Added the ability to Swap Sensors. You can now edit the DL ID of a sensor instead of being required to delete
and re-add from scratch.
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Added new Solar Page setting to enable Solar Installation tracker.
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Added support for IQ Installer Interface. IQ Installer now works on IQ Panel 4 and IQ4 Hub as an optional
method of programming and faster & easier local firmware update in addition to the previously supported IQ4
NS and IQ Pro.
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New sensor option added to allow (or disallow) bypassing specific zones.
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Added a toggle option that will disable Instant Alarm when a delay zone is opened after an alarm event.
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Added the ability to allow the Master code to enable/disable the Bluetooth radio.
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Added a toggle that can allow a User Code access to the WiFi menu on the Panel (only available on single
partition system – multi-partition only configurable by Master).
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Added a toggle to allow a User Code to delete Panel camera images.
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Added a new option on the Add/Edit sensor menu for the Panel chime to function on open, closing or both.
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Reinstated the ability to enable/disable life safety trouble beeps where desired. Refer to local guidelines.
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Additional options for Keyswitch (arm only) have been added.
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Added improved Power Management notifications on the Panel and to Alarm.com:
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AC under and over voltage notifications on Panel and to Alarm.com as an AC trouble condition.
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Added additional battery trouble indication while AC is present.
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Added support for PowerG+ PIRCam (PGPx934P)
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Added a new programming option for Engineer Reset – Tamper. Used in EN Grade2 systems & in Belgium.
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KP241 keypads can now control Manual Command Output of IQ Hardwire PowerG PGM’s (PG9WLSHW8/
PG9HRDW8).
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Fixes/Improvements:
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Corrected an issue where group 61/62 was not sending alarms/restorals to the CMS properly.
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Removed the ability to utilize Group 50 (Temp reporting CMS) refer to
TSB #240515
.
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Updated the Power Down warning message.
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Updated EULA.
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Addressed a potential issue where in rare situations the panel UI could experience delay in responding to touch
events.
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Various bugs fixes and improvements.
Update Instructions:
Compatibility Note: Your IQ Panel must be on software version 4.4.0 or higher and connected to WiFi to install
this updated wirelessly.
 
For any Panels below 4.4.0 – please review the software update instructions located at
SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS - Qolsys

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
iqpanel4.5.0
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.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
IQ Panel 4/IQ4 HUB/IQ4 NS - 4.5.0 SOFTWARE UPDATE - RELEASE NOTES