Smart Shield Systems
IQ Flood-S
Catch leaks early and prevent costly damage with a compact, wireless water-leak sensor. The IQ Flood-S uses a 6-foot probe lead to detect water at the floor while the sensor stays safely above it—perfect for water heaters, washers, sinks, and sump areas. Encrypted S-Line radio keeps signals secure to your IQ Panel.
Why Choose This with Smart Shield Systems
- Pro placement & setup for reliable detection at the first sign of water
- Clean installation using adhesive—no wiring runs needed
- 24/7 monitoring & mobile alerts through your IQ system
- Local experts from Smart Shield Systems for support and maintenance
Key Features
- Early leak detection: Low-profile “water bug” probe on a 6′ cord senses water at the floor.
- Encrypted S-Line communication on 319.5 MHz for IQ Panels (legacy 319.5 systems supported).
- Long wireless range: Up to ~600 ft open air with supervised check-ins.
- Simple mounting: Sensor mounts above floor level; probe rests on floor or baseboard.
Product Specifications (At-a-Glance)
- Model / Part #: IQ Flood-S / QS5536-840
- Dimensions (sensor): 2.5″ H × 1.0″ W × 0.5″ D; wire length: 6′
- Radio: 319.5 MHz S-Line; range: ~600 ft (open air); supervision: ~70 min
- Code outputs: Tamper/restore, alarm/restore, low battery
- Power: (2) CR2032 3 V lithium; approved types listed; replace with exact type (approx. 5-year interval guideline)
- Environment: -10 °C to 50 °C, 5–95% RH non-condensing; indoor use
Compatibility Notes
- Learns into compatible IQ Panels as a Water sensor; choose IQ Flood (Qolsys) during enrollment.
- Works with IQ Panels using 319.5 MHz; S-Line encryption on supported IQ models, with legacy 319.5 panels supported unencrypted.
Popular Use Cases
- Water heaters and laundry rooms
- Kitchen and bathroom sinks, dishwashers, and fridge lines
- Sump pump pits and basement low-points
Frequently Asked Questions
Mount the sensor above the floor (to avoid water damage) and place the probe on the floor or baseboard where water would first appear. We’ll help you pick the exact spot at install.
It sends a supervisory signal about every 70 minutes and also reports tamper, low battery, alarm, and restore events.
Use two CR2032 3 V lithium cells (approved models listed in the docs). The guide recommends replacing with the exact type, with a typical 5-year replacement interval guideline. Your panel will alert for low battery.
Yes—the probe is placed at the potential leak point; the sensor body is mounted above the floor per the quick guide to prevent damage.
Yes. When enrolled to your monitored IQ system, you can receive mobile notifications the moment water is detected.
Additional Resources
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Smart Shield Systems will design placement, install your IQ Flood-S, and set up alerts and automations (like shutting off a smart valve or turning on a sump alarm) so you can act fast. Get your free quote today.