Qolsys Technical Service Bulletin - Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus Firmware Update 2.3.0

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
TSB #:
181217
DATE:
12/17/18
RE:
IQ PANEL 2 & 2 PLUS - 2.3.0 SOFTWARE UPDATE
RELEASE NOTES & UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS
Release Notes:
New Features:
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New Commercial Features added:
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Added support for up to 4 Partitions along with a screen lock to limit access
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UL1610 Central-Station Burglar Alarm compliance added for commercial applications
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Commercial device names added
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6 digit user codes now supported
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Added support for new PowerG Devices:
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Smoke Detector (PG9936)
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CO Detector (PG9933)
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Recessed Contact (PG9307)
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NEW Vanishing Door/Window (PG9303)
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NEW Door/Window with Aux input (PG9309)
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Outdoor Door/Window (PG9312)
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360° Ceiling-Mount PIR (PG9862)
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2-Way Wireless Keypad Arming Station (WS9LCDWF9)
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Panel Camera Improvements:
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Panel Camera “peek-in now” & “peek-in next motion” from Alarm.com added
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Disarm Photos after Remote Disarm (Bluetooth, Keyfob or Alarm.com Disarm), triggered by first motion
detected from the built-in Panel Motion
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Dealer Branding Changes:
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On-Screen Billboard. Load and lock up to 4 full-screen Dealer photos via micro SD Card as part of the
photo frame screensaver. Dealer photos cannot be deleted by an end user
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Dealer contact logo can now be uploaded via micro SD Card
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New Settings & Diagnostics:
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Sensor signal strength (Strong, Good, Poor, Critical) is now sent to the Alarm.com dealer-site for remote
troubleshooting
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IQ Remote Link Quality tool added to measure Panel to IQ Remote Wi-Fi connection performance
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Easy Install Wizard custom configuration settings now supported. Customize what pages of the Easy
Install Wizard are shown during setup as well as Simple vs Advanced sensor pairing
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“Local Automation” feature added to the panel. This feature is designed for Panels installed in new
construction properties that do not yet have an Alarm.com account activated, but that need to manage
Z-Wave devices in a vacant home mode:
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Automatically LOCK all locks at night (8pm)
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Set all thermostats to AUTO mode with target temperature 65°F - 78°F
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Turn Light 1 ON at night (8pm) and then turn all lights OFF in the morning (6am)
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Fixes/Improvements:
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Maximum number of supported Thermostats changed from 6 to 10
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Maximum number of supported Door Locks changed from 6 to 20
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Automatic Daily Communication Test (24 hour) now supported
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User Code names (First Name, Last Name) now sync between the Panel and Alarm.com
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Fixed an issue so that the swinger shutdown count (1 -6) now performs as designed
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Added new Sensor Type (Temperature - Group 51) for the PowerG Temperature Sensor (PG9905) to allow for
raw temperature sensor monitoring with settable High and Low thresholds
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Improved integration with the PowerG PIR CAM (PG9934P or PG9944) so that the Panel now captures 10
images from the PIR CAM during an alarm event and stitches them together into a video that is stored locally
on the panel. 1 static Alarm Photo from the PIR CAM is also sent to Alarm.com
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
iqpanel2.3.0
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://login.qolsys.com/software-downloads/ or email: techsupport@qolsys.com
IQ PANEL 2 & 2 PLUS - 2.3.0 SOFTWARE UPDATE - RELEASE NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS