DSC PGP9986 Water Tile: Testing

In this video,Dylan from Alarm Grid will show you how to properly test the DSC PGP9986 Water Tile. After watching this video, you will be able to test the Water Tile for both adequate signal strength and functionality for both flood and freeze activation. This video shows you how to test the sensor with the Qolsys IQ Panel 4 step by step so you can protect your home from water damage. Watch to learn about proper testing.

00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Programming Overview
04:11 - PowerG Signal Test
06:10 - Flood Functional Test
06:57 - Freeze Functional Test
08:00 - Outro

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In this video, Dylan from Alarm Grid explains how to test the DSC PGP9986, both functionally and using the Qolsys IQ Panel 4's PowerG test. He begins by showing how to check the panel version and explaining the various ways the sensor can be programmed into the panel. For full functionality with the IQ4 the panel should be on version 4.6.1 or higher. You’ll then learn how to verify adequate signal between the Water Tile and the panel, perform a functional flood test, and a functional freeze test.

Wireless sensors require both signal and functional tests to ensure they perform their two critical jobs. The first job is detection: the sensor must identify the condition it's protecting against, such as the presence of water or too low ambient temperatures, in this case 41°F (5°C) or below. The second job is transmission: it must successfully relay an alarm detection to the alarm panel. A failure in either detection or transmission could spell disaster.

The testing process shown in this video applies to all IQ4 panels, including the IQ4 Hub. The IQ4 NS works the same way, but it requires the IQ Installer App to run tests unless you’ve paired a separate touchscreen keypad with the system. By the end of the video, you’ll know how to perform both a signal test and a functional test. Alarm Grid recommends performing monthly tests to keep your system operating at its best.

For more details, check out our written FAQ linked above, which provides screenshots and step-by-step text instructions.