Qolsys IQ Pro, Verizon LTE, Interlogix/GE

The Qolsys IQ Pro is a hybrid system, combining wired, wireless, and addressable zones, into one system that can address nearly any security need. It brings together features from the Qolsys IQ Panel 4, and the DSC PowerSeries NEO. The result is the IQ Pro and it can secure nearly any environment.

The IQ Pro is perfect for commercial establishments or larger homes. It has the long-range wireless transmitting capabilities of DSC PowerG wireless sensors, combined with legacy RF, hardwired zones, and MX addressable loop zones. This also makes it a great fit for many large businesses, such as hospitals, and schools. With that being said, without expanding the IQ Pro, it is still a feature-rich panel that will work nicely in any size home.

The IQ Pro supports up to 128 zones, 8 partitions, 1000 users, and 16 keypads. The keypads can be up to sixteen (16) hardwired, up to five (5) wireless or PowerG IQ remotes, and up to three (3) WIFI IQ Remote touchscreens. It can also support up to ten (10) PowerG PIR Cameras such as the PG9944 Outdoor Motion Camera, or the indoor PG9934P PIR Camera. It has four (4) onboard programmable outputs and is expandable with up to 148 more. It also has built-in dual-path communicators. Choose from Ethernet or dual-band WIFI, and an LTE Cellular communicator.

The IQ Pro has a number of options to choose from. You may opt for either a Verizon, AT&T, or Telus (Canada) LTE cellular communicator. For those who plan to use only the long-range, encrypted wireless sensors, there is an available PowerG-only IQ Pro. Or, in addition to PowerG, users can also choose either a 345 MHz Honeywell or 2GIG compatible, 319.5 MHz Qolsys or Interlogix/GE compatible, or 433 MHz legacy DSC compatible model. You also will choose between a metal or a plastic enclosure. This version of the IQ Pro comes in a plastic enclosure and offers a Verizon LTE communicator, with support for both PowerG and 319.5 MHz sensors, including Qolsys' S-Line encrypted sensors.

One very important thing to note with the plastic enclosure, if the cellular signal strength is so low that it requires an external antenna, then the use of the plastic enclosure version is not possible. The use of an external antenna is only compatible with a metal enclosure Qolsys IQ Pro. Also, it is not possible to just swap out the enclosures. So, there is no solution to convert a Plastic enclosure IQ Pro to a Metal enclosure IQ Pro if an external antenna is needed. The entire system would need to be replaced.

The IQ Pro offers options to connect to the Internet. Choose either WIFI or Ethernet, in addition to the LTE cellular path. As with all Alarm.com communicators, signals will be sent on both the IP and LTE Cellular paths at the same time for each report. The IQ Pro will also receive its interactive services through the alarm.com customer website or the alarm.com app. The Alarm.com mobile app is available in both the iOS and Android app stores. The IQ Pro offers a QR code that can be scanned to get the entire setup process easily started. Programming is accomplished using the IQ Pro Installer app, also available from either app store.

The IQ Pro is expandable to meet your needs. Add to the eight (8) on-board hardwired zones with an HSM2108 hardwired zone expander. Each HSM2108 adds up to eight (8) additional hardwired zones. New to the IQ PRO is the MX addressable loop. Some older DSC PowerSeries panels used addressable loops, but those devices are not compatible here. The IQ Pro uses the HSM3105 module for addressable loop expansion of up to 124 MX zones. Just remember, regardless of which expansion route you take, the IQ Pro will only support a total of 128 zones.

With all the options available for expansion modules in the IQ Pro, you may be required to add additional power. That's where the HSM2300 and the HSM2204 come into play. The HSM2300 is a power supply module that provides an additional 1A of available current. The HSM2204 is a power supply and PGM module combined. It can provide an additional 1A of current along with four (4) high-current programmable outputs.

The IQ Pro, with a plastic enclosure, will require a backup battery which must be purchased separately. It can house and handle a 4 Ah or a 7 Ah battery. You would choose the battery that will provide the preferred standby time in the event you were to lose power. For details please refer to the battery charts in the IQ Pro reference manual on pages 44-45.

Specifications

• Product Type: Commercial Hybrid Alarm Panel
• Cabinet Material: Plastic (available in metal, also)
• Power Adapter: External - Input: 120VAC/40VA, 60Hz, 1.2A ; Output: 18VDC 2.22 A,
• Battery Type: Sealed Lead-Acid (SLA), Rechargeable
• Processor: Qualcomm SnapDragon 8 Core SOM (System On a Module)
• Memory: 16GB of NAND Flash
• Platform: Android OS
• On-Board Zones: 8
• Total Supported Zones: 128
• Hardwired Zone Expandable Yes up to 120 with HSM2108
• MX Addressable Loop: up to 124 MX devices with HSM3105
• Wireless Sensor Compatibility: Interlogix/GE & Qolsys 319.5 MHz Sensors - including S-Line, and PowerG 915 MHz Sensors
• PowerG Host: Onboard or remote host compatible. Auto switching when supported HS2LCDRF9/HS2LCDRFP9 or HSM2HOST remote PowerG host is added. (These remote hosts do not support IQ remote PowerG and PG9WLSHW8/PG9HRDW8 PowerG wired to wireless converters).
• Partitions: Eight (8)
• On-Board PGM Outputs: Four (4) - Three (3) Low-Current, One (1) High-Current
• PGM Expansion: Yes 144 (up to 128 low current using HSM2208, up to 16 high current using HSM2204)
• User Codes: 1000 (4 or 6-digit)
• Max Keypads: 16 Total: Up to Sixteen (16) Hardwired (LCD Keypads HS2LCD, HS2LCDP, HS2ICN, HS2ICNP, and HS2TCHP touchscreen (requires firmware update)), Up to five (5) Wireless or IQ Remote PowerG, and up to three (3) IQ Remotes (WIFI)
• IP Communication: WIFI: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual band 2.4/5ghz - including built-in router capability or Ethernet 10/100Mb
• Cellular Communication: Verizon LTE CAT4 (Non-Replaceable Module)
• External Cellular Antenna Compatible: No
• Interactive Platform: Alarm.com
• 2-Way Voice: No
• Control 4: Yes
• Bluetooth Disarming: Yes
• Automation: Z-Wave Plus V2 700-Series w/ S2 Protocol
• Bell Output: 11.3 VDC to 12.5 VDC, maximum current 700 mA continuous (supervised 1 kΩ), current limited at 2 A.
• AUX Power: 11.3 VDC to 12.5 VDC. Maximum current 700 mA shared between AUX1 and AUX2
• AUX Power Expansion: Yes with HSM2300 or HSM2204
• Certification: FCC, IC, UL-985, UL-1023, UL-2610 UL-1637, ULC-S545, ULC-S304
• Dimensions: (L x W x H)15.7" x 11.9" x 3.6" (397.5mm x 304mm x 92mm)
• Weight: 3.74 lbs (without battery)
• Operating Temperature: 14°F - 131°F (-10°C - +55°C)
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 93% RH Noncondensing Relative Humidity