How Do I Get to the Sensor Group Page on the IQ5 NS System?
To get to the Sensor Group page on the IQ5 NS, open the IQ Installer app and navigate to Security Sensors, then open the Sensor Group option to see the reference list of every sensor group and its properties. Because the panel has no screen of its own, this is all done within the app here.
About the Sensor Group Page
The Sensor Group page on the IQ5 NS (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
Because the IQ5 NS has no screen, its Security Sensors area is reached through the IQ Installer app. If you have not yet connected the IQ Installer app to your panel, see our guide on setting up the IQ5 NS with the IQ Installer app before proceeding. Because the Sensor Group 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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Open the IQ Installer app. Open the IQ Installer app on your mobile device and make sure it is connected to your IQ5 NS.
Open the IQ Installer app connected to your IQ5 NS. -
Navigate to Security Sensors. In the app, go to the Security Sensors area to reach the sensor options.
Navigate to Security Sensors in the app. -
Open Sensor Group. Open the Sensor Group option to bring up the reference page.
Open the Sensor Group reference page. -
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 IQ5 NS. 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 IQ5 NS. The list only shows groups that fit the panel's installed sensor frequencies.
Getting to the Sensor Group page on the IQ5 NS gives you a full reference for how every group behaves. For help reading the Sensor Group page or setting up your sensors on your IQ5 NS, 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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