How Do I Add a 2GIG Water Leak Detector to the IQ Panel 5?

To add a 2GIG water leak detector to the IQ Panel 5, install the IQ QC0005-840 345 MHz daughter card first. Go to Advanced Settings, Installation, Devices, Security Sensors, and touch Auto Learn Sensor. Trigger the FTD100-345, set the Sensor Type to Water, and select a Sensor Group.

Before You Begin

The IQ Panel 5 (available in AT&T LTE and Verizon LTE) is compatible with the 2GIG-FTD100-345 Water Leak Detector, a 345 MHz wireless sensor that detects the presence of water at floor level. Because the FTD100-345 operates on the 345 MHz frequency, the panel requires the IQ QC0005-840 345 MHz daughter card to be installed inside the panel before the sensor can be enrolled. If you have not yet installed the daughter card, power down the panel, seat the card in the expansion slot, and reboot the panel before starting enrollment.

Once enrolled, the water leak detector is always active regardless of arming state — it monitors for water 24 hours a day whether the security system is armed or disarmed. When water is detected, the panel sounds an alert and sends a report to the monitoring station if Group 38 (Water Sensor) is used. If you prefer a local chime only with no central station report, use Group 25 (Water Non-Reporting). Place the sensor under sinks, near water heaters, behind washing machines, or anywhere water damage could occur.

Steps to Add the Water Leak Detector

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen and touch Settings. The Settings page opens.

IQ Panel 5 Settings Tray opened by swiping down from the top of the screen

2. Touch Advanced Settings and enter the Installer Code (1111 by default). The Advanced Settings menu opens.

IQ Panel 5 Advanced Settings highlighted on the Settings page

3. Touch Installation, then Devices, then Security Sensors. The Security Sensors menu opens.

IQ Panel 5 Advanced Settings installer menu categories

4. Touch Auto Learn Sensor. The panel enters listening mode and waits for a 345 MHz signal.

IQ Panel 5 Auto Learn Sensor mode waiting for a device signal

5. Trigger the FTD100-345 to send a signal. Press the test/tamper button on the sensor, or briefly short the two metal sensor probes together. The panel chimes and displays the sensor DL ID with a confirmation popup.

6. Touch OK to confirm the sensor. The sensor configuration screen appears. The Source field shows SRF345 indicating the 345 MHz signal was received. A Loop number field also appears — leave this at Loop 1 for standard single-zone use.

IQ Panel 5 sensor configuration screen after water leak detector detection

7. Set the Sensor Type to Water. A Sensor Sub-Type field appears. Select Other Flood for the FTD100-345.

IQ Panel 5 sensor type selection screen showing Water option

8. Choose a Sensor Group, add a Sensor Name, and touch Add New. Select Group 38 (Water Sensor) to report water detection to the central station, or Group 25 (Water Non-Reporting) for a local chime only. Enter a descriptive name such as Kitchen Sink or Laundry Room, then touch Add New to save.

IQ Panel 5 sensor group selection showing water sensor group options

After Adding the Sensor

After enrollment, place the FTD100-345 flat on the floor in the target location with the metal detection probes facing down and touching the surface. Test the sensor by briefly shorting the probes or introducing a small amount of water to confirm the panel responds correctly. The water leak detector is now supervised — the panel monitors its signal and alerts you if communication is lost or the battery is low. For full protection, add monitoring service so water alerts reach the central station even when you are away from home.

Adding the 2GIG-FTD100-345 water leak detector to your IQ Panel 5 gives you 24-hour wireless water detection at the locations most vulnerable to damage on the IQ Panel 5. For help with water leak sensor enrollment or other configurations or other configurations on your IQ Panel 5, contact the Alarm Grid support team. We are here Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Email us at support@alarmgrid.com, call us at 888-818-7728, or visit our website and chat with a live support agent.