What are the recommended settings when applying panel templates to a Qolsys IQ4 Hub?
To effectively apply panel templates to a Qolsys IQ4 Hub, see the following recommended settings.
Mismatched Values displays if there are any mismatched values between the current value and desired values of any settings. For additional information about Mismatched Values, see Upload and download panel device settings.
Settings governed by industry standards
EN Grade 2 settings
| Setting name | Recommended state |
|---|---|
| EN Grade 2 | Disabled |
When EN Grade 2 is enabled:
| Setting name | Recommended state |
|---|---|
| Entry delay | 45 seconds |
| Exit delay | 30 seconds |
| Burglary Alarm Confirmation | Enabled/Disabled |
| Burglary Alarm Confirmation Timer | 30 minutes (if the preceding setting is enabled) |
| Final Exit Door Arming | Enabled/Disabled |
| EU Event Swinger Shutdown Count | 3 |
| Auto Bypass | Disabled |
| Partitions |
Disabled Note: Partitions can be re-enabled. |
| Duress Codes |
Disabled Note: Starting with software version 2.7.0, users can re-enable Duress Authentication when EN Grade 2 is enabled. |
SIA settings
| Setting name | Recommended state |
|---|---|
| SIA Limits | Enabled |
When SIA Limits are enabled:
| Setting name | Recommended state |
|---|---|
| Entry delay | 30-240 seconds |
| Exit delay | 45-254 seconds |
| Dialer delay | 15-45 seconds |
When SIA Limits are disabled:
| Setting name | Recommended state |
|---|---|
| Entry delay | 5-240 seconds |
| Exit delay | 5-254 seconds |
| Dialer delay | 0-254 seconds |
UL/cUL settings
| Setting name | Recommended state |
|---|---|
| Loss of Supervisory Signals for Emergency Sensors | 4 hours |
| Loss of Supervisory Signals for PowerG Emergency Sensors | 4 hours |
| Loss of Supervisory Signals for Non Emergency Sensors |
4 hours Note: Default panel setting is 24 hours. |
| Loss of Supervisory Signals for PowerG Non Emergency Sensors | 4 hours |
| Siren Annunciation |
Disabled Note: This feature is not allowed for Fire, CO, Burglar Alarm. |
| Fire Verification | Disabled |
| Siren Timeout |
For UL/cUL residential fire/burg applications, the minimum bell timeout shall be set to 5 minutes. For UL Commercial Burglary installations, minimum bell time out shall be set to 15 minutes. Note: Default panel setting is 4 minutes. |
| Allow Master Code To Access Siren and Alarms | Disabled |
| Panel Tamper | Enabled |
| Secure Arming | Disabled |
| Auto Bypass | Disabled |
| Allow Master Code to Access Security and Arming |
Disabled Note: This option shall be enabled for UL Commercial Burg installations. |
| Normal Exit Delay |
For UL Commercial Burg (UL1610) maximum exit delay should not exceed 60 seconds. Note: Default panel setting is 60 seconds. |
Partition settings
Partitions Enabled and at least one sensor enrolled into each partition
| Setting name | Recommended state |
|---|---|
| Global Fire Siren | Enabled |
| Global Intrusion Sounds and Sirens | Disabled |
| Global Auxiliary Sirens | Disabled |
| Global Chimes and Voices | Disabled |
| All Sounds in Partition 1 | Disabled |
| Screen Lock |
Enabled Note: Default panel setting is Disabled. |
| *Wellness Support | Disabled |
| *Wellness page | Disabled |
| *Home Control page | Disabled |
| *Scenes Support | Disabled |
| *Security page | Enabled |
*Note: These settings are unavailable when Partitions are enabled.
Landing pages
Security page
The Security page is enabled by default.
This feature can not be disabled if Partitions are enabled.
Wellness page
This feature can not be enabled if Partitions are enabled.
Note: Check-in/Check-out is only available and enabled if Wellness page is enabled.
Door Lock page
The Door Lock page is enabled by default if a door lock is added as a device.
Apply the Panel Template after enrolling a door lock to avoid mismatched panel setting value.
Thermostat page
The Thermostat page is enabled by default if a thermostat is added as a device.
Apply the Panel Template after enrolling a thermostat to avoid mismatched panel setting value.
Home Control page
The Home Control page is disabled by default.
This feature cannot be enabled if Paritions are enabled.
Important: Apply the Panel Template after enrolling automation devices to avoid mismatched panel setting value.
Software updates
Automatic background check and download
Automatic Background Check and Download is enabled by default.
When enabled, Automatic Check Interval is set to 7 days by default.