Qolsys IQ Panel 4: Number of Zones Supported

In this video, Dylan from Alarm Grid discusses the number of zones supported on a Qolsys IQ Panel 4 system. The total number of zones supported is 128. For the Qolsys IQ Panel 4, these will all be treated as wireless zones. However, there are a number of different wired-to-wireless converter modules that you may use to bring hardwired zones from an older panel that you are replacing to the IQ Panel 4.

The IQ Panel 4 comes in a variety of versions that we at Alarm Grid call "flavors". Every IQ Panel 4 will support the DSC PowerG 915 MHz sensors. In addition, there is also a version that supports legacy RF at the 345 MHz frequency (Honeywell/2GIG), a version that supports 319.5 MHz sensors (Qolsys and Interlogix/GE), and a version that supports 433 MHz (legacy DSC). There is also a version that supports PowerG only. The panel version you choose will determine which sensors and/or wired-to-wireless converter you use, but they all have the same total zone limit of 128.

For wired-to-wireless conversion, there are a number of options. For the 345 MHz panel, you can use either the Honeywell 5800C2W or the 2GIG Take-345. The 2GIG converter will support up to eight (8) zones and the 5800C2W will support up to nine (9). For Qolsys IQ Panel 4 systems that support 319.5 MHz, you can use the Qolsys Hardwire 16-F. This device can support up to 16 wired zones, including one (1) 2-wire smoke zone. It has power available on the module for powered devices such as motions and glass breaks, and it also has a siren output, just be sure to read all available documentation, and that your panel version supports all features.

Finally, every Qolsys IQ Panel 4 can support the DSC PG9WLSHW8 wired-to-wireless converter module. It can support eight (8) hardwired zones, four (4) programmable outputs, 2-wire or 4-wire smoke detectors, and a 700 mA bell output. It can even allow the IQ Panel 4 to support certain wired keypads.

The Qolsys IQ Panel 4 can support up to 128 zones, and a user can use a number of different methods to add those zones. These methods include the use of PowerG wireless sensors, legacy wireless sensors, and a variety of different wired-to-wireless converter modules. Just be sure when using a wireless converter module that you choose the one that is supported by your "flavor" panel.

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