How Do I Get to the Sensor Group Page on the IQ Panel 5?
To get to the Sensor Group page on the IQ Panel 5, swipe down and touch Settings, then Advanced Settings, and enter your Installer Code. Next, touch Installation, then Devices, then Security Sensors, and open Sensor Group to see the reference list of every sensor group and its properties.
About the Sensor Group Page
The Sensor Group page on the IQ Panel 5 (available in AT&T LTE and Verizon LTE) is a quick reference that lists all of the sensor groups and how each one behaves. It is a view-only page, so nothing is changed by opening it. It is handy when you want to look up exactly what a group does, including whether it is supervised or which siren it uses, before you assign that group to a sensor on your security system.
Each row on the page represents one sensor group and shows several columns of information about it. Here is what each column means:
| Column | What it shows |
|---|---|
| ID | The group number, such as 10 or 13. This is the number you select when assigning a group to a sensor. |
| Type | The kind of device the group is meant for, like a door or window contact, a motion, or a safety sensor. |
| Name | The group's plain-language name, such as Entry-Exit or Instant Perimeter, describing its behavior. |
| Sup | Supervision. Shows whether the panel supervises the sensor, checking that it stays in regular contact and flagging a trouble if it goes silent. |
| Restoral | Whether the sensor sends a restore signal, reporting when it returns to normal after being tripped or opened. |
| Timer | Whether the group uses a delay timer, such as an entry or exit delay, or trips instantly with no delay. |
| Siren Type | The siren sound the panel produces when that group is triggered, which differs for burglary, fire, and other events. |
Before You Begin
The Sensor Group page is in the Security Sensors area, which is inside the Installation menu and requires the Installer Code (1111 by default) or Dealer Code (2222 by default). The steps below use the Installer Code. Because this page is a read-only reference, you can open it any time without changing anything on the panel.
Get to the Sensor Group Page
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Swipe down and touch Settings. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Settings Tray, then touch SETTINGS.
Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Settings Tray.
Touch Settings in the Settings Tray.
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Touch Advanced Settings and enter your Installer Code. Touch ADVANCED SETTINGS, then enter your Installer Code (1111 by default). The Dealer Code (2222) works here too. The panel advances automatically after a valid code.
Touch Advanced Settings.
Enter your Installer Code (1111 by default).
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Touch Installation, then Devices. Touch INSTALLATION, then touch DEVICES to open the panel's device options.
Touch Installation, then Devices. -
Touch Security Sensors, then Sensor Group. Touch SECURITY SENSORS, then open SENSOR GROUP to bring up the reference page.
Touch Security Sensors, then open Sensor Group. -
Review the sensor groups. Scroll the list to review each sensor group and its columns, using the ID, Type, Name, Sup, Restoral, Timer, and Siren Type details to see exactly how each group behaves.
Review each group and its columns on the reference page.
Tips
The Sensor Group page is a reference only, so you do not assign a group from here. You actually set a sensor's group from the Sensor Group drop-down when you add a sensor or edit a zone on the IQ Panel 5. For a plain-language rundown of the most common groups and when to use each, see our overview of what sensor groups are on the IQ Panel 5. The list only shows groups that fit the panel's installed sensor frequencies.
Getting to the Sensor Group page on the IQ Panel 5 gives you a full reference for how every group behaves. For help reading the Sensor Group page or setting up your sensors 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.
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