This guide covers the various Z-Wave pairing processes with the Qolsys IQ Panel 2/2+ and the IQ Panel 4
1. How to Remove a Z-Wave device from the parent network.
An often overlooked step in the process. In order to remove a device from its parent network. Always do this first when adding a device, because it may still have network data saved within its Z-wave radio and this needs to be cleared before it can be added to a new panel.
- Navigate to the Settings Tray and click Settings
- Click Advanced Settings
- Enter your Installer Code
- Click Installation
- Then Devices
- Z-Wave Devices
- Clear Device.
- While the panel is listening, utilize the Z-Wave devices add/remove feature (see device manual)
2. Add a Z-Wave device
Once the device is disassociated from any parent network, its time to add it to the panel.
- Navigate to the Settings Tray and click Settings
- Click Advanced Settings
- Enter your Installer Code
- Click Installation
- Then Devices
- Z-Wave Devices
- Add Device
- While the panel is listening, utilize the Z-Wave devices add/remove feature (see device manual)
3. Run a Z-Wave Network Rediscovery
A very important step to follow whenever you make any new changes to your Z-Wave network. The Network Rediscovery ensures the best possible communication route for your network. To run a Network Rediscovery:
- Navigate to the Settings Tray and click Settings
- Click Advanced Settings
- Enter your Installer Code
- Click on System Tests
- Z-Wave Tests
- Network Rediscovery+
- Select all devices via the checkbox
-Click Rediscover