IQ Glass Break - Installation Guide - Dated 2026

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IQ Glassbreak Detector Installation Guide
About IQ Glassbreak
Note
:
The reference to IQ Glassbreak throughout this document includes the model IQ Glass-S.
The IQ Glassbreak is an S-Line compliant acoustic glass-break detector designed to detect the breaking of framed
glass mounted in an outside wall. This device is wall mountable and suitable for most types of window or door
glass, including the following: plate, tempered, laminated, wired, coated, and sealed insulating glass.
The device has the following features:
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S-Line encrypted wireless protocol
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The device is fully calibrated
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Alarm and other data are forwarded to the control panel
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Back-tamper protection (mount device using screws)
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Periodic supervision message is transmitted automatically to the control panel at regular interval
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A red LED lights when events are reported
Installation guidelines
CAUTION
:
Only qualified personnel may install this equipment. Place this device in non-hazardous indoor
locations only.
Important
:
Check the device and the entire alarm system weekly to ensure optimal performance.
Note
:
To comply with FCC and ISED Canada RF exposure compliance requirements, locate the device at a distance of
at least 20 cm from all persons during normal operation.
Do not co-locate the antennas used for this product, or operate them in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
Install the device in accordance with the Standard for Installation and Classification of Residential Burglar
Alarm Systems UL 1641.
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IQ Glassbreak
Callout
Description
A
LED
B
Microphone
C
Snap
D
Battery pull-tab
For more information refer to section
About IQ Glassbreak.
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Installation guidelines Optimizing detection and avoiding false alarms
IQ Glassbreak detects shattering glass. Like all glass-break sensors, the detector might not consistently detect
cracks in glass, or bullets that break through or break out the glass. Glass-break sensors should always be backed
up by interior protection.
For best detection, avoid installing in:
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Rooms with lined, insulating, or sound-deadening drapes.
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Rooms with closed wooden window shutters inside.
For best false alarm immunity
:
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False alarms are most likely to occur when installed on a 24-hour loop, in glass airlocks, and glass vestibule
areas. Similarly, when mounted above sinks, residential garages, and in other small acoustic living rooms, false
alarms can be generated. In rooms where multiple sounds can reflect and eventually duplicate the glass break
frequency pattern, use IQ Shock S Sensor.
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Avoid 24-hour loop applications. The IQ Glassbreak is recommended for perimeter loops and is designed to
function in an occupied area. In 24-hour loop applications, where the device is armed all day and all night,
the false alarm prevention technology will be pushed to its limit. Some sounds can duplicate the glass break
pattern the acoustic sensor detects.
Install the IQ Glassbreak on a perimeter loop which is armed whenever the door and window contacts are
armed.
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Do not use where white noise, such as air compressor noise, is present. A blast of compressed air may cause a
false alarm.
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Avoid rooms smaller than 3 x 3 m (10 x 10 ft) and rooms with multiple noise sources such as small kitchens,
glass booths noisy areas, garages, and small bathrooms.
•
Do not install in humid rooms. The IQ Glassbreak is not hermetically sealed. Excess moisture on the electronic
board can shorten the circuit and cause false alarms.
•
Install in rooms with moderate noise. The false alarm immunity is best in rooms with only moderate noise. For
24-hour occupied area protection, use IQ Shock S Sensor .
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The device should be located at least 1.2 m (4 ft) away from noise sources (televisions, speakers, sinks,
doors, and similar). The device must always be in direct line of sight of all protected windows. It cannot
consistently detect glass breaking around corners or in other rooms. Front or back, up or down, orientation is
not necessary.
Areas to avoid
:
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Glass airlocks and glass vestibule areas
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Noisy kitchens
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Residential car garages
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Small utility rooms
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Stairwells
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Small bathrooms
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Humid rooms
For glass break protection in such applications, use shock sensors on the windows, or window frames.
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Optimizing detection and avoiding false alarms Sound travel considerations
The acoustic sensor of the IQ Glassbreak is omnidirectional, providing full coverage. Coverage is measured from
the sensor to the point on the glass farthest from the sensor. The sensor can be mounted as close as 1.5 m (5 ft)
from the glass.
Because the sound of breaking glass travels directionally out from the broken window, the best location for
mounting the sensor is on the opposite wall if the glass being protected is within the sensor's range and line of
sight. When mounted on the opposite wall, the detector should be mounted at least 1.8 m (6 ft) off the floor, but
not less than 30 cm (12 in.) from the ceiling. Corner and adjoining (side) wall mounting is permitted but range
versus angle limitations should be taken into consideration.
Avoid obstructions between the detector and the protected glass. Curtains, blinds, and sound-absorbing materials
in the protected room may reduce the effective range.
Mounting on the same wall as the protected glass is less effective and not recommended. Optimum detection is
partially dependent on sound reflection off the opposite wall.
Enrolling the device
The following instructions refer to the IQ panel 4.
1.
Refer to the compatible control panel or receiver combination installation manual for the complete set of
enrollment instructions and testing procedures.
2.
From the
Installation
menu, select
Devices
>
Security Sensors
>
Auto Learn Sensor
to add a new device.
3.
Remove the battery pull-tab to power on the device and begin the auto-enrollment process. If the battery
pull-tab is not available or if the device does not automatically enroll, remove and re-insert the batteries.
Alternatively, press the enroll button until the yellow LED light turns on.
4.
To manually enroll the device:
a.
Scan the QR Code on the device box, using the IQ Panel camera if available, or see step b.
b.
Manually enter the device ID, printed on the product label, in the format XXXXXX.
Note
:
If the device has been powered up for more than 48 hours it will be identified by the system only
after the device has been reset.
5.
Select the desired zone.
6.
Configure any device parameters that are required.
7.
Mount and test the device. See
for information on testing the device.
Mounting the device using tape
Note
:
For UL listed installations the device shall be secured using the recommended screw type (ST #6X1" AB
PHIL FLAT ST ZN).
1.
Peel the release liners off the two strips of double-sided adhesive tape and attach the tape to the back of the
device. See the following figure.
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Enrolling the device Figure 2:
Double-sided adhesive tape placement on the device
Callout
Description
A
Double-sided adhesive tape
2.
Place the device on the desired surface.
Figure 3:
Typical range coverage
Note
:
Note: For UL/ULC listed products maximum verified range is 6m (20ft) using glass size 30 x 60cm.
When mounted on opposite walls, on adjoining walls, the range is 7.6 m (25 ft) for plate, tempered,
laminated, wired, coated, and sealed insulating glass. The coverage range also depends on the angle
between the detector and the glass. For a higher angle, the maximum range is reduced. See the following
table and figure for details.
Angle
0°
30°
45°
60°
75°
90°
Maximum range
7.6 m (25 ft)
7 m (23 ft)
5.5 m (18 ft)
4 m (13ft)
2.5 m (8 ft)
0 m (0 ft)
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Mounting the device using tape Figure 4:
Angle between device and window
Callout
Description
A
Device
B
Window
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Mounting the device using tape Mounting the device using screws
Note
:
Use ST #6X1" AB PHIL FLAT ST ZN type screws with wall plugs. The screws are not included in the box.
1.
To open the device cover, press in the snap and separate the cover from the base.
2.
Screw the device base to the wall. Ensure the device is correctly orientated using the arrow as a guide.
Note
:
Make sure to fasten the break-away segment to the wall. If the device is forcibly removed from
the wall, this segment will break away from the base, causing the tamper switch to open.
Figure 5:
Device screw installation
Callout
Description
A
Screwing device base
B
Break-away segment
C
Up arrow
3.
Clip the cover on the device base and tighten the cover screw. See the following figure.
Figure 6:
Closing the device cover
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Mounting the device using screws Replacing the battery
Note
:
Use 3 V Lithium CR123A GP or Panasonic or Duracell only.
CAUTION
:
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer's instructions and according to local rules and regulations.
1.
Remove the device cover.
2.
Remove the battery.
3.
Insert the battery into the battery clips while observing battery polarity.
Figure 7:
Battery removal and insertion
4.
Press down on the battery until it fits into place.
5.
Close the cover and fasten the cover screw. See
Figure 6.
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Replacing the battery Testing the glass break sensor
The IQ Glassbreak detects when framed glass mounted on an outside wall shatters. Testing the sensor with
unframed glass, broken bottles, etc. might not trip the sensor. False alarms such as glass breaking in the middle of
a room will not activate the sensor.
A. Basic Test
Test the device's low frequency (FLEX) response by thumping the protected glass with a cushioned object. The
green LED will light for 2 seconds. Repeat the test if necessary.
B. Extended glass break simulation test (optional)
This optional test activates the device with flex and audio sounds, that simulate the glass breaking sound of a
window. Take care not to shatter the glass during testing.
To test complete the following steps:
1.
Switch the device to Test Mode. To place the sensor in test mode, disconnect the batteries for 30 seconds
then reconnect. Test mode is active for 5 minutes when the sensor is powered on. The LED blinks every
second when the sensor is in test mode. The IQ Glasbreak does not transmit an RF Signal while it is in Test
Mode. Refer to the following table for the LED indicator guide. The sensor exits test mode after the first 5
minutes of power up. To enter Test Mode, power-up or close the cover.
2.
Generate a flex signal and simulate a glass breaking sound by using one of the following methods:
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Simulator in manual mode: Hold the simulator close to the protected glass. Thump the glass and
immediately start the simulator manually to create the sound of breaking glass. Examples of such
simulators are AFT-100 or 5709C.
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Simulator with automatic activation: Hold the simulator close to the protected glass. Thump the glass,
the simulator creates the sound of breaking glass automatically. Examples of automatic simulators using
flex signals are FG-700/FG-701.
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Hand clap mode: Thump the glass and immediately clap hands firmly three times. This method is best
used in relatively small rooms with a maximum distance up to 5 or 6 m (16 ft or 20 ft).
Note
:
The instructions for some simulators instruct you to switch the glass break detector to Test mode
by sounding a special signal. The IQ Glassbreak device has an inbuilt Test mode therefore it is not
necessary to use that switch.
Use a glass pane with dimensions of at least 0.5 x 0.5 m (1.5 x 1.5 ft) to assure success of the simulator
test.
Always aim the simulator at the detector being tested.
3.
The device will alarm, the red LED lights for 2 seconds.
4.
Repeat the test if necessary.
Important
:
Room acoustics can artificially extend the range of a glass break sensor. The specified range of the IQ
Glassbreak has been established for worst-case conditions. While the sensor is likely to function at an
additional range, it may miss a minimum output break, or room acoustics may be changed at some
future time, restoring sensor coverage back to the normal range of 6 m (20 ft).
Do not exceed the rated range of the sensor, regardless of what the tester shows.
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Testing the glass break sensor LED Indications and Events
Table 1:
LED indications and events
Condition
LED response
Stabilization
Rapid Flash for 10 seconds
Test mode
Flash once per second for 5 minutes
Test mode, alarm event
Rapid flash for 2 seconds
Normal mode, alarm event
Solid for 5 seconds
Low Battery
Flash once, every 30 seconds
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LED Indications and Events Specifications
Frequency Band
319.5 MHz
Modulation
OOK
Communication Protocol
S-line
Battery Type
3 V Lithium CR123A GP or Panasonic or Duracell only
Battery Life
5 years with typical use at room temperature 25°C (77°F)
Note
:
Not evaluated by UL/ULC.
Low Battery Threshold
2.6 V
Nominal Operating Voltage
3 V
Operating Temperature
-10°C (14°F) to 50°C (120°F) indoors
Note
:
UL/ULC only evaluated 0°C-49°C
Storage Temperature
-20°C (-4°F) to 60°C (140°F)
Relative Humidity
Up to 95% non-condensing
Note
:
UL/ULC only evaluated up to 93%
Dimensions (LxWxD)
107.5 x 69 x 30 mm (4.2 x 2.7 x 1.2 in.)
Weight (including battery)
105 g (3.7 oz)
Color
White
Maximum Detection Range
7.6 m (25 ft) if glass size is minimum 40 x 40 cm (15 ¾ in. x 15 ¾ in.) 6 m
(20 ft) if glass size is 30 x 30 cm (12 in. x 12 in.) to 40 x 40 cm (15 ¾ in. x
15 ¾ in.) For UL/ULC maximum verified range is 6 m (20ft)
Glass Type
UL tested on: Plate, tempered, wired, laminated, covered, and sealed
insulated
Minimum Glass Size
UL tested on: 30 x 60 cm (12 in. x 24 in.)
Glass Thickness
UL tested on:
•
Plate: 2.4 to 6.4 mm (3/32 in. to 1/4 in.)
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Tempered: 3.2 to 6.4 mm (1/8 in. to 1/4 in.)
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Wired: 6.4 mm (1/4 in.)
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Coated: 3.2 to 6.4 mm (1/8 in. to 1/4 in.) not tested by UL
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Laminated: 3.2 to 6.4 mm (1/8 to 1/4 in.)
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Sealed Insulating: 3.2 to 6.4 mm (1/8 in. to 1/4 in.) not tested by UL
Note
:
Laminated and Sealed Insulating glass types are protected
only if both plates of the unit are broken.
Room Size
Not larger than 12 x 12 m (40 x 40 ft)
Not smaller than 3 x 3 m (10 x 10 ft)
Min. Distance from Glass
1.5 m (5 ft)
Compliance with standards
The IQ Glassbreak complies with the following standards:
IQ Glass-S
FCC (319.5 MHz): 47CFR part 15
ISED (319.5 MHz): RSS-247
UL/ULC: UL639, ULC-S306
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Specifications UL/ULC notes
The IQ Glass-S has been listed by UL/ULC for residential burglary applications in accordance with the requirements
in the Standards UL639, ULC-S306 and applicable Short Range Devices requirements in ULC-S304 (Security Level
I) and UL1023. For UL/ULC installations use these devices only in conjunction with compatible control panels and
wireless receivers. After installation, verify the product functionality in conjunction with the compatible receiver
used. The UL certified compatible control panels are Qolsys models IQPanel4, IQ4Hub, IQ4NS, IQPanel5, IQ5Hub,
IQ5NS when fitted with the SRF319 radio receiver card.
FCC and ISED Canada Compliance Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 and with ISED license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may be
received or that may cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
To comply with FCC Section 1.1310 for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields and IC
requirements, implement the following instruction:
A distance of at least 20 cm between the equipment and all persons should be maintained during the operation of
the equipment.
Le dispositif doit être placé à une distance d'au moins 20 cm à partir de toutes les personnes au cours de
son fonctionnement normal. Les antennes utilisées pour ce produit ne doivent pas être situés ou exploités
conjointement avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur.
Note
:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING:
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Safety Instructions
Read the safety information before you install the equipment.
The transceiver shall be installed and used within an environment that provides the pollution degree max 2 and
over voltages category II in non-hazardous locations, indoor only. The equipment is designed to be installed by
SERVICE PERSONS only; (SERVICE PERSON is defined as a person having the appropriate technical training and
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experience necessary to be aware of hazards to which that person may be exposed in performing a task and of
measures to minimize the risks to that person or other persons).
The device is to be installed in an indoor dry location. Exposure to weather or corrosive conditions may damage
the unit. The transceiver shall be installed by Service Persons only (a service person is defined as a person having
the appropriate technical training and experience necessary to be aware of hazards to which that person may
be exposed in performing a task and of measures to minimize the risks to that person or other persons). It shall
be installed and used within a non-hazardous, indoor environment only (pollution degree max 2, over voltages
category II). The installer is responsible for instructing the system user with regards to electrical safety precautions
when using a system which includes this equipment and also in regards to each of the following:
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Do not attempt to service this product. There are no user serviceable parts inside. If servicing is required, it
shall be referred to service persons only.
•
Using adequate mounting means, for example, plastic or metal anchors, secure the transceiver to the building
structure before applying power.
•
Internal wiring shall be routed in a manner that prevents excessive strain on wire and on terminal connections,
loosening of terminal or connections, or damage to conductor insulation.