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PowerG Qolsys Wired to Wireless Upgrade & Expansion Module
Upgrade IQ2+ firmware to 2.5.3 or higher before enrolling W2W.
Description of the physical module: A white, rectangular electronic device with slightly rounded edges.
- Enroll Module via auto learn or by entering the PowerG ID manually (Starts with 460-xxxx).
- New Option will be visible under Installation > Devices > Security Sensors.
Step 1: Edit or Create PGM Rule
Click the pencil symbol [edit icon] to edit or create the PGM rule.
The Qolsys IQ2+ panel interface displays a list of PGM (Programmable General Module) outputs. Each PGM, such as 'PGM1-Hardwire Translator', is listed with its current assignment, initially 'Not Assigned'. An edit icon [pencil icon] is shown next to each entry, allowing users to modify or create rules.
Step 2: Add Rule
Click Add [add icon].
A pop-up dialog appears on the Qolsys IQ2+ panel, confirming the selection of 'PGM1-Hardwire Translator' and its 'Not Assigned' status. An 'ADD' button is present to proceed.
Step 3: Default View
The Qolsys IQ2+ panel presents the default view for creating a new PGM rule. Fields include 'Output Name' (user-defined), 'Output Type' (Normal/Inverted), 'Action' (Latching/Timer), 'Trigger Type' (System/Zone), and 'System State' (e.g., Disarm).
Step 4: Enter PGM Output Name and Type
Enter your PGM Output Name.
Choose Output Type:
- Normal
- Inverted
The Qolsys IQ2+ panel shows the 'Output Type' selection, offering 'Normal' and 'Inverted' as options for the PGM rule.
Step 5: Choose Action
Choose Action:
- Latching
- Timer (1 second to 300 minutes)
Select seconds or minutes and enter the required duration.
The Qolsys IQ2+ panel displays the 'Action' selection for the PGM rule. Options include 'Latching' and 'Timer'. If 'Timer' is selected, fields for specifying duration in seconds or minutes become available.
Step 6: Choose Trigger Type
Choose Trigger Type:
- System
- Zone
The Qolsys IQ2+ panel shows the 'Trigger Type' selection, with options for 'System' or 'Zone'.
Step 7: Choose System or Zone State
Based on selection:
System Options:
- Disarm
- Arm Away
- Arm Stay
- Arm Stay Exit Delay
- Arm Away Exit Delay
- Arm Stay Entry Delay
- Arm Away Entry Delay
- Alarm
Zone Options:
- Open
- Closed
- Star Button (Only available with PowerG 4 button key fobs)
Important Note: In firmware 2.5.3, only Door/Window contacts, key fobs, and motion sensors can be utilized for zone trigger types. Other zone types will be released in future firmware releases.
The Qolsys IQ2+ panel illustrates the 'System Options' for a PGM rule trigger, listing states like 'Disarm', 'Arm Away', 'Arm Stay', and 'Alarm'. It also shows 'Zone Options' such as 'Open' and 'Closed'.
Step 8: Save Settings
Click Add Rule [add rule button] to save your settings.
The Qolsys IQ2+ panel shows the final configuration screen for adding a PGM rule. The 'Trigger Type' is set to 'Zone', with a specific zone selected (e.g., 'Input 1 Zone 2') and 'Zone Status' set to 'Open'. The 'ADD RULE' button is visible to save the configuration.
Notes and Best Practices
- Best practice: All intrusion devices should be powered from AUX1 and all Life Safety devices should be powered from AUX2.
- Partition on the PGM Output entry screen will only appear if Partitions are enabled.
- When utilizing a PowerG keyfob as a latching PGM, pressing the star button will also unlatch the PGM.
- Motion sensors will not allow the option for Latching action.
- Latching action will change state when a contact opens or closes.
- To enable 2-Wire smoke functionalities on the W2W: Navigate to Installation > Security Sensors > Add Sensor, then enter the W2W PowerG ID. PGM2 will then be enabled for 2-Wire Smoke.
- When programming any smoke detector on the W2W, PGM2 will be locked for use by the Smoke Detector.
- Multiple rules can be programmed to each PGM output. Duplicate or conflicting rules on the same PGM output will generate a warning.
A pop-up dialog displays an error message: 'System State Rule Already Exists for Hardwire Translator PGM 1 with Trigger DISARM'. An 'OK' button is provided to acknowledge the message.
References
For further information, please refer to www.dsc.com and www.qolsys.com.
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