Qolsys QZ2160-840 IQ Water Valve Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Qolsys
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IQ WATER VALVE QUICK INSTALL GUIDE
FEATURES & OVERVIEW
The IQ Water Valve is a retrofit servo that can operate 1/4 turn ball valves with pipes from 1/2” to 1 1/4” and installs easily without the need for a plumber. It uses a powerful Z-Wave 700 for maximum range and reliability to the IQ Panel.
Features:
- Easy to install, no plumber needed
- Retrofit existing ball valves
- Works with IQ Panel
- Peace of mind from water leak damage
- Indoor/Outdoor (avoid direct sunlight)
- Z-Wave Plus 700 series communication
- Adaptive torque output max 8n.m
*Does not work on Gate valves. Be sure to check the valve type of your water main prior to installation.
SPECIFICATIONS
SKU: QZ2160-840 (US) / QZ2160-724 (EU)
Dimensions: 14.8 x 9.6 x 13.3mm
Weight: 603g
Waterproof & Dustproof: IP66
Usage: For Indoor & Outdoor Water Valve On/Off
Operating Temperature: 14 ~ 122°F (-10 ~ +50°C)
Relative Humidity: 8% ~ 80%
Operating Distance: Up to 130ft (indoors) and 450ft (outdoors)
Frequency Type: Z-Wave Plus 700 series
908.4 MHz (US)
868.42 MHz (EU)
Motor Torque: Adaptive output max 8n.m
Touch Sense Button: x1
LED Indicator: 3 color LED (Green, Yellow & Red)
Sound Indicator: Buzzer (Max 85dB)
Power Supply AC-DC: AC (110V 60Hz / 220V 50Hz)
DC (12V/1A)
This is a quick guide for experienced installers only. Refer to http://dealers.qolsys.com (login required)
STEP 1
TURN MAIN WATER VALVE TO THE OFF POSITION
STEP
2
POSITION THE IQ WATER VALVE OVER THE TOP OF THE HANDLE
Make sure the thumbscrews are facing the same side as the water valve handle.
On lower profile valves, if needed, insert the spacer between the fork and the
water valve handle.
This spacer ensures the fork will engage the spring-loaded gear inside the IQ
Water Valve.
STEP 3
PRESS DOWN FIRMLY & TIGHTEN THUMB SCREWS
Align the fork with the handle and press down firmly to engage the spring- loaded gear. Then tighten thumbscrews.
STEP 4
PLUG-IN TO AN OUTLET
Connect the 5.5mm circular power jack from the DC adapter, turn clockwise to
secure the water seal cover. Then plug into an outlet.
STEP 5
PAIRING WITH THE IQ PANEL
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Place panel in “Include” mode| Tap the touch sense
button 3 times quickly| Select desired encryption type| If using S2
Authenticated, enter the first 5 digits of theDSK or scan the QR Code
from the box| Customize name and
touch Add to complete
the pairing process
STEP 6
TEST OPERATION
Tap the touch sense button 1 time quickly to open the valve The IQ Water Valve
will auto-calibrate based on the amount of force needed to open/close the ball
valve.
Touch it again 1 time to close the valve.
Open &
close the valve from the Panel (Settings/Other Z-Wave Devices) to ensure
proper communication, range, and function.
OUTDOOR INSTALLS
If you are installing the IQ Water Valve outdoors, the touch sense button should be disabled to prevent raindrops from activating it.
To Disable the Button:
– Tap and hold the touch sense button for 3 beeps, then quickly Tap 3 times in
a row.
– If successful, the Yellow LED will flash once, then the Red LED with 1 beep.
The LED will then slowly flash Yellow indicating the touch sense button has
been locked.
To Re-Enable the Button:
– Tap and hold the touch sense button for 3 beeps, then quickly Tap 3 times in
a row.
– If successful, the Yellow LED will flash once, then the Red LED with 3
beeps. The LED will then slowly flash Green (if enrolled) indicating the touch
sense button has been unlocked.
TROUBLESHOOTING
LED Status:
– Flashing Yellow: Not yet included in the Z-Wave network or the touch-
sensitive button has been disabled.
– Flashing Green: Included into the Z-Wave network.
Factory Default:
– Option 1: Use the IQ Panel to “Clear” the IQ Water Valve. This will remove
it from the Z-Wave network and restore factory defaults.
– Option 2: Tap and hold the touch sense button for 10 beeps, then quickly Tap
it 5 times in a row. If successful the Yellow LED will flash once, followed by
the Green LED and a long beep.
Force Calibration:
– Force calibration is set automatically when first actuated.
– To manually re-calibrate, Tap and hold the touch sense button for 5 beeps,
then quickly Tap it 5 times in a row. The water valve will open/close 1 to 2
cycles, followed by 2 beeps.
Document#: IQWATERVALVE-QG-12-20
Revision#: 06/01/21
Issue Date: JUNE 2021
Qolsys Product #: QZ2160-840 & QZ2160-724
Qolsys Inc. proprietary.
Reproduction without permission is not permitted.
FCC ID: 2AUZX-BVSZWU
GOT QUESTIONS?
CONTACT TECH SUPPORT
[email protected]
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
References
- Login – Qolsys
- 📧[email protected]?subject=Question%20about%20IQ%20Door/Window%20Installation
- IQ WATER VALVE – QOLSYS