Product Description
The Qolsys IQ Flood-S is a top - notch wireless water detection sensor designed to safeguard your home from water damage. It's a must - have for home security, as it can quickly detect leaks and instantly send alerts to your IQ Panel. This way, you can take action right away before small water issues turn into big disasters. With its early leak detection feature, it notifies you as soon as water is present, preventing extensive damage. You can place this sensor in water - prone areas like near washing machines, water heaters, or under sinks. The 6 - foot wire with a water contact sensor gives it a wide coverage area. And thanks to the encrypted S - Line technology, the communication between the sensor and your IQ Panel is secure, even on legacy 319.5 MHz systems. The water detection 'bug' can be easily mounted on the floor or wall, offering flexible installation options. Whenever water is detected, you'll get timely email or text notifications. Install the Qolsys IQ Flood - S today and rest easy knowing your home is protected from water leaks. Key features include enhanced S - Line sensor technology for secure transmissions, floor or wall mounting for quick setup, sending notifications to the IQ Panel upon water detection, and getting email or text alerts. Technical specs: The sensor measures 2.5”H x 1”W x .5”D, has a 600ft (200M) open - air wireless signal range, and specific code outputs like tamper, alarm, etc. It operates at 319.5 MHz, has a 70 - minute supervisory keep - alive interval, and typical RF Peak field strength of 36000 uV/m at 3m. It can work in temperatures from - 10C to 50C and relative humidity of 5 - 95%. Replace the battery every 5 years with 3V Lithium (x2) like Panasonic CR2032, Energizer CR2032, or Duracell DL2032.
Using the Qolsys IQ Flood - S Water Detection Sensor is easy. First, find a water - prone area in your home, like near a washing machine or under a sink. You can choose to mount the water detection 'bug' on the floor or the wall. Once it's in place, the sensor will start working right away. When it detects water, it will send an alert to your IQ Panel and you'll also get an email or text notification. Make sure to keep the area around the sensor clear so it can work properly. As for maintenance, you need to replace the battery every 5 years. Use 3V Lithium batteries, like Panasonic CR2032, Energizer CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Don't use other types of batteries as it might affect the sensor's performance. Also, keep the sensor in an environment where the temperature is between - 10C and 50C and the relative humidity is between 5 - 95%. If you have any issues, check the wireless signal range. It has a 600ft (200M) open - air range, so make sure your IQ Panel is within this distance.
