USER MANUAL ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT CERTIFICATION This document describes the User Interfaces and controls for the Qolsys home control and automation system. The Home Control system is a centralized smart LCD control panel (IQPanel) that enables and simplifies home security, home control, energy management, home healthcare, and other services. The smart Control Panel uses wireless technology to communicate with a broad set of wireless peripherals and sensors.
IQ PANEL- INTRODUCTION ALL-IN-ONE, ALWAYS CONNECTED CONGRATULATIONS! We’d like to thank you for making the decision to purchase the IQ Panel. We hope you’ll enjoy using it as much as we enjoyed developing it. Our name name is Qolsys, (pronounced kwal-siss) and stands for “Quality Of Life Systems.” We built our organization on the belief that we can improve the quality of life through innovation and technology. This panel is the culmination of 3 years of development and testing, and we think you’ll love it.
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IQ PANEL- EMERGENCY BUTTON EMERGENCY BUTTON FIND IT Below the 7” Touchscreen are two buttons: Emergency and Home. + The Emergency Button is marked with a “+” sign. This button can be pressed at any time, regardless of the panel’s status or the page currently displayed on the screen. When pressed, the panel will display the emergency services page, with access to police, fire, and medical emergency alarms.
ALARM EVENTS ALARM EVENTS When the alarm is triggered the IQ Panel will sound the siren and display a red alarm screen. If your security provider offers monitoring service, the panel will automatically contact the monitoring center using the built in cellular connection. To disarm, touch the screen and enter your passcode.
EMERGENCY PANIC EMERGENCY PANIC When you press the Emergency Button the Emergency Panic screen appears. Touching any of the buttons will trigger an alarm manually. POLICE An “Intrusion” alarm is triggered when you touch the “Police” panic button. (touching “silent” triggers a silent alarm.) For your security, once a police siren has been triggered it cannot be silenced without a passcode. The alarm will sound until you touch cancel. A “Fire” alarm is triggered when you touch the “Fire” panic button.
IQ PANEL- HOME SCREEN OVERVIEW HOME SCREEN FIND IT The home page is the primary page shown on the IQ Panel. It is the first page the user will see, and it is the default page when the user pushes the home button on the panel. It is divided into three sections: The header/status bar, the primary user interface, and the footer/help bar. The home page displays the most important and most frequently used Apps.
IQ PANEL- HEADER/STATUS BAR STATUS TYPES & COLOR CODES STATUS The header bar is color coded based on system status, and shows the date, time, and current status. The green header is labeled “System Ready – Disarmed” and indicates that all of the sensors are closed and the system is ready to be armed.
ARMING ARMING FIND IT The first icon on the home screen is used for arming and disarming. PRESS TO ARM This coincides with the green “System Ready” message in the Header/Status Bar and indicates the system is currently disarmed, ready to arm. Touching this icon will produce the various arming options. ARMING OPTIONS EXIT SOUNDS The panel beeps as the arming timer counts down. You can silence these beeps before you choose an arming type.
DISARMING DISARMING FIND IT The first icon on the home screen changes appearance when the system is armed. ARMED When the system is armed, whether in “Stay” or “Away” mode, the icon turns red and appears “locked.” To disarm, tap this icon. If a “delay” door is opened the panel will go into a countdown, allowing the user time to enter their code without triggering the alarm. The camera will take a picture and save the image in the camera app.
WEATHER WEATHER FIND IT The second icon on the home screen is for weather 78 45 TODAY’S FORECAST Today’s forecast is displayed on the weather icon with a graphical representation of expected precipitation, as well as the High and Low temperatures for the day. PRECIPITATION The forecasted precipitation will be depicted visually on the panel, and will change based on the day’s outlook.
CAMERA/VIDEO CAMERA/VIDEO FIND IT The third icon on the home screen is Camera/Video app. CAMERA/VIDEO APP The Camera/Video app is used to access both the IQ Camera as well as up to 5 Image Sensors learned into your panel. DISARM PHOTOS The IQ Panel will automatically take a photo every time a user attempts to disarm the panel. The 20 most recent images are saved in the camera app under “Disarm Photos” and also store the date, time, and whether the code used was valid.
STATUS STATUS FIND IT The first icon on the second row is Status. STATUS APP The Status app is divided into four sections: Current Status, Alerts, Alarms and History. ALERTS If the IQ Panel is reporting a new issue, it will display a bubble above the app showing the number of new items that may require your attention. CURRENT STATUS The individual security sensors are listed by zone/area. The status and settings for each of the sensors are shown in a list.
HOME CONTROL HOME CONTROL FIND IT The second icon on the second row is Home Control. HOME CONTROL Control your home automation devices from the panel’s interface.
APPS APPLICATIONS FIND IT The third icon on the second row is Apps. APPS Since the IQ Panel is built on the Android operating system, you have access to a variety of useful applications, and more to come as they are developed. CLEAN SCREEN Pressing this will completely deactivate the touchscreen for 30 seconds, giving you time to clean it off. Press the home button to deactivate.
SAFETY SENSORS SAFETY SENSORS FIND IT Safety Sensors are created when the system is installed, and can be accessed from the Apps page. SAFTEY SENSORS A way to protect specific areas of your home without triggering false alarms. ARMED ALARM If a safety sensor is opened while the system is armed, then the intrusion alarm will not trip and the system will remain in the Armed state. QUICK ACCESS Safety sensors function independently from the intrusion security system on the IQ Panel.
PHOTO FRAME PHOTO FRAME FIND IT Press “Apps” and then select “Photo Frame.” PHOTO FRAME SCREENSAVER You can turn your IQ Panel into a digital photo frame with pre-loaded images or your own pictures. This not only disguises it in your home but adds to your decor. When you open the Photo Frame app, you will see thumbnails of the images saved in the panel, as well as buttons to play slideshow now, edit your settings, and load new images.
PHOTO FRAME ADDING YOUR OWN PHOTOS TO PHOTO FRAME STEP 1 STEP 2 FIND IT Insert an SD Card* into your computer *We recommend using a “class 4” or higher SDHC card with 4gb – 16gb storage space Copy the images you want on your panel onto the SD Card. Please note the requirements for your photos: -No larger than 800x480 pixels Less than 1MB each Saved in a folder called “Photos” REMOVING THE SD CARD STEP 3 Safely eject the SD Card from your computer.
SOUND SETTINGS SOUND SETTINGS FIND IT The sound settings are located within Apps or inside panel settings. SOUND Change the way the panel makes noise. The IQ Panel’s sound settings are completely customizable. To edit your sound preferences, tap the “Sound” icon located in “Settings” or inside the “Apps” folder on the home screen.
SETTINGS SETTINGS FIND IT The first icon in the footer/help section is “Settings.” SETTINGS Inside settings you’ll access a variety of options to customize the panel’s interface and abilities to your location and situation. A code is required to access this part of the system. Users have the ability to adjust various settings to customize their experience. To access this area you will need to enter your master code.
EDIT SENSOR EDIT SENSOR FIND IT Edit the name and behavior of a sensor in the system. EDIT SENSOR Change the name of individual sensors CUSTOM TEXT TO SPEECH To edit a sensor, click on the “edit” button on the right side of the sensor list and you will see a page displaying all the sensor details. This includes the sensor name, chime type, and whether voice prompts should be on or off.
SYSTEM SETTINGS SYSTEM SETTINGS FIND IT From the home page, press “Settings” and then “System Settings.” SYSTEM SETTINGS Access your basic system settings like Wi-Fi, sound, and display settings. Wireless Settings View your current network or connect to new ones Sound Adjust the sound settings for your panel Brightness Change the panel’s brightness SD Card See whether the panel detects an SD Card, and safely “eject” that SD Card when you are done using it.
SYSTEM TESTS SYSTEM TESTS FIND IT Press “Settings” and select “System Tests” SYSTEM TESTS Test your panel’s systems to ensure everything is running accurately. The panel provides a variety of different tests you can use to make sure everything is communicating accurately and effectively. TEST WEEKLY You should test your system weekly. Contact your security provider who will provide you with details on how to perform your tests.
WIRELESS SETTINGS WIRELESS SETTINGS FIND IT Wi-Fi settings are found inside “Settings” under “System Settings.” WIRELESS SETTINGS Connecting to a local Wi-Fi network will allow a wide variety of features and benefits.
USERS USERS FIND IT Access “User Management” in the “Settings”. USERS Add, delete, or edit the names, access level and individual pass codes for those who access your system. AUTO-UPDATE When you make a change to a user, it will automatically update the information on your Alarm.com account. The IQ Panel allows different users to operate the system. Each user has a unique user code so that the IQ Panel can track who logs into and out of the system.
HELP HELP FIND IT The second icon in the footer is “Help” HELP APP The “Help” app is divided into four sections: Video tutorials, FAQs, Contact Us, and Documentation. VIDEO TUTORIALS To watch a video, select the Video Tutorials tab and press “View” The built in library of video tutorials includes video instructions on common questions like “User Codes” and “Connecting Wi-Fi” FAQs The panel also has a tab with frequently asked questions that allow a user to find an answer the most common questions.
CONTACT US CONTACT US FIND IT Select the “Contact Us” icon in the bottom right corner. CONTACT US An easy way to get contact information for your security provider Touching this icon will bring you to a page with your provider’s contact information. Your security provider’s contact information will appear here The message center tab holds messages from your security provider. To dismiss a message, touch the box to the left of the date and time.
LEGAL LEGAL This document is subject to change without notice. Quality of Life Systems (“Qolsys”) assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions and disclaims any liabilities and losses experienced as a result of using this document. For the most recent documentation, contact your local vendor or visit us online at www.qolsys.com. This document may contain images or information used in normal operations of the IQPanel (the “Product”). These may include fictitious names of people and companies.
LEGAL LEGAL (Cont.) Warning: This Product should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Alarm Code, ANSI/NFPA 72, (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269). Printed information describing proper installation, operation, testing, maintenance, evacuation planning, and repair service is to be provided with this Product. Warning: Owner’s instruction notice: The Product is not to be removed by anyone except occupant or certified dealer representative.
LEGAL LEGAL (Cont.) • Do not short circuit the battery by connecting the positive terminal to the negative terminal. High currents can be generated resulting in high temperatures and risking fire and personal injury M. FALSE ALARM WARNINGS The following warnings cover the likely potential situations that may cause False Alarms Reports (FAR) to be generated. Cause of FAR: User fails to enter proper pass code or enters the wrong pass code while trying to disarm system.
