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Qolsys blew us away with their upcoming daughtercard for DSC PowerG Sensors. This add-on for the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 will allow Power G Sensors to be used with the system. The PowerG Sensors boast an astounding RF signal range of up to 3,000 feet in open air and roughly 2,000 feet when used indoors. The Power G lineup includes outdoor PIR motion sensors with integrated cameras, outdoor siren/strobe combos, and a door contact with a wired input for long range expansion. The sensors operate at a wireless frequency of 900 MHz, meaning that they won't interfere with the low-band RF signals in the 300-400 MHz range for other legacy protocols such as GE/Interlogix/Qolsys (319.5MHz), 2GIG/Honeywell (345MHz), and DSC (433MHz). These sensors also offer 128-bit AES encryption so that they cannot be hacked or taken over by others. We plan to start featuring the PowerG Sensors on the Alarm Grid website sometime in the coming months.

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Qolsys, a leading security and smart home technology provider, announced support for the line of PowerG sensors to its flagship product, the IQ Panel 2.  The updated IQ Panel 2 will also support multiple legacy technologies including 345 MHz, typically used by Honeywell and 2Gig, and 433 MHz used in DSC wireless systems, in addition to the Qolsys S-Line encrypted 319.5 MHz line. 

“We’re taking range off the table,” said Qolsys senior vice president sales and marketing, Mike Hackett. “Never needing a repeater, never going back to fix a non-reporting sensor, is powerful. Now add proprietary takeover proof military grade 2-way encryption and it changes the way dealers approach every install and measure their business.”

There are 30-40 million residences in America with active or inactive legacy security systems. The IQ Panel 2 will allow security dealers to support legacy sensors while enabling dual installation of a powerful, reliable and long range next generation wireless sensor line, the company described. 

“This best-in-class integration is a result of our close relationship with Johnson Controls Inc.” Hackett said.  “PowerG has a robust wireless sensor line that has been protecting large format installs such as schools, retail establishments and businesses of all sizes.  We’re excited to bring the entire PowerG product line to the residential space through the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.” 

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Todd Homitz, Guardian Protection Services’ marketing project manager, has been with the company for 11 years. “Two years ago, I transitioned to my current role as the marketing project manager and really enjoy getting to interact with all teams, staying on top of the latest projects and trends, and even helping ideate new programs and projects,” he said. In late February, he told Security Systems News about his home alarm system.

What kind of system do you have?

I have the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 with one outdoor camera, two indoor cameras, one HD video doorbell, smart thermostat, garage door controls, lights, locks, CO and smoke detectors.