My home with IQ4 panel can experience power outages of several hours. When the power goes out, what behavior can I expect to see from the panel?
- Will the screen turn off to save battery power?
The screen will turn black after a short while once AC Power has been removed.
- How long will the battery last?
Roughly 24 Hours, depending on usage and age of the battery.
- How do I know when I need a new battery?
While you will get a notification that the batter is low/drained, you will not get a specific notification that the battery is end of life. However, if a battery does not charge when the AC power is connected, and the battery is plugged in, there a good chance its time to replace the battery. Battery replacement is recommended around the 5 year mark.
- When the battery dies, I assume we won’t have an alarm system until power is restored, is this correct?
Correct. If AC power fails, and the internal battery dies, the panel will no longer function.
thanks for the information. 