Qolsys IQ Panel 4 Firmware Release Information

IQ PANEL 4 - 4.1.0 SOFTWARE UPDATE - RELEASE NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS

New Features:

  • Support for PGxWLSHW8 & PGxHRDW8 PowerG Wired to Wireless Module firmware version 1.2. This will allow for connection of up to four (4) HSM2108 zone expanders and one (1) HSM2300 power supplies per module; increasing the total possible PowerG hardwire to wireless zone count from 16 to 80. Also added “Temperature” as a hardwire Sensor Type and Flood Emergency as a PGM Output Rule trigger
  • Photo Frame Screensaver images can now be loaded wirelessly from a mobile device or computer to the Panel via the built-in Panel Access Point
  • Sensors can now be individually bypassed from the Alarm.com app at the time of arming.
  • New “Voltage Input Test” under System Tests that measures input voltage at the Panel
  • Doorbell Camera pop up notifications on the Panel now have a dedicated volume slider. This allows for independent control of Doorbell ringing volume from the main Panel volume (chimes and voices)
  • Added support for QR code scanning for IQ WiFi connection
  • Added the ability to control the Panel’s advanced Wi-Fi settings (frequency selection and PMF) from the Alarm.com backend
  • Added a new Night Light setting for the screen to display warmer colors
    • Applies when screen comes “awake” during the nighttime mode start and end time, when the main panel disarms.
  • Added support for the new PowerG Wireless Photoelectric Beam Detectors (PG9200AX & PG9350SL)
  • Added the ability to use scenes for gate control and audio control on the Panel

Fixes/Improvements:

  • Fixed an issue where under certain conditions the temperature history from PGx905 would not display on Alarm.com
  • Option to enable/disable PMF (protected management frame) on the Panel under Wi-Fi settings
  • New setting to allow Z-Wave frequency selection based on country
  • Added the ability to utilize PowerG sirens (PGx901, PGx911) to annunciate Trouble Beeps
  • Panel Access Point can now be connected to by scanning an on-screen QR code
  • Adaptive brightness using the Panel Ambient Light Sensor is now enabled by default
  • PowerG PIR CAM’s (PGx934(P), NEXT CAM PG2, NEXT CAM K9-85 PG2, BW-IRC, BW-IPC, PGx944, TOWER CAM PG2, BW-ODC) will now send alarm images to the Alarm.com backend for each trip during the same alarm. period. Previously, only images from the first alarm trip were sent.
  • Added new motion detector Sensor Groups (43, 44 & 45) for non EN Grade 2 installs
  • Modified Detection Sensitivity to Detection Counter (1 event/2 event) for all PowerG motions detectors that support this feature
  • Added the ability to program the auxiliary input terminal on the PGx945 and PGx309 as Shock, High Temp or Low Temp Sensor Types
  • Increased the Z-Wave Thermostat Limit from 10 to 40 devices
  • Added several improvements when using PowerG Wire-Free Keypads (WS9LCDWFx & HS2LCDWFx) and hardwired CORBUS Keypads (HS2LCD & HS2ICN):
    • Arming with a code now arms the system to Away, unless the Auto Stay setting is enabled and the premise
      is not vacated during the Exit Delay, then the system will arm Stay
    • Fixed an issue where keypads could show a false low battery alert from a paired Bluetooth phone
    • Exit delay beep sounds now follow the main panel when “Exit Sounds” are disabled
  • Panel Wi-Fi encouragement features can be disabled in cases where no Wi-Fi is present at the installation
  • Improvements to Two-Way Voice call DTMF commands and siren disable timing
  • Added Hebrew localization

Update Instructions:

Compatibility Note: Your IQ Panel must be on software version 4.0.0 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 iqpanel4.1.0 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.