Smart Shield Systems
IQ Hardwire PowerG
Bring your existing hardwired zones into the IQ ecosystem—securely and cleanly. The IQ Hardwire PowerG converts wired sensors to PowerG wireless for your IQ Panel, adds PGM outputs for automations, and provides supervised aux power for life-safety and intrusion devices. Choose the compact converter or the larger upgrade/expansion version to fit your takeover.
Why Choose This with Smart Shield Systems
- Professional takeover design to reuse doors, windows, motions, glass breaks, and more
- Clean, code-compliant installation with labeled zones and power calculations
- Reliable PowerG performance: long-range, encrypted, frequency-hopping radio
- Ongoing support & monitoring through your IQ Panel and mobile app
Key Features
- 8 hardwired zones on-board (with expansion options on select models).
- 4 PGM outputs for siren/strobe/relay rules; PGM2 supports 2-wire smoke loop.
- Supports up to 18 conventional 2-wire smoke detectors on the dedicated loop.
- Two independent AUX power circuits (best practice: AUX1 for intrusion, AUX2 for life-safety).
- Supervised siren output (12V @ up to ~700 mA).
- Enhanced security: 128-bit AES, two-way TDMA, DEOL (double end-of-line) support, tamper (incl. back tamper), and power-supply supervision.
- Pair up to two hardwire units to one IQ Panel (model/firmware dependent).
Compatibility Notes
- Works with PowerG-equipped IQ Panels (IQ Panel 2+, IQ Panel 4, and compatible IQ Hub/IQ4 Hub firmware). Follow firmware requirements in the quick guide.
- Life-safety wiring: Use AUX2 for smoke/heat/CO devices; PGM2 is used for the 2-wire smoke loop.
- UL/ULC: Listing applies to PG9HRDW8 when used with listed IQ Panel combinations; follow the manual’s standby-time and current-draw limits.
Popular Use Cases
- Taking over a legacy wired alarm and migrating it to an IQ Panel
- Reusing wired motions, glass breaks, and contacts—plus adding automations via PGMs
- Adding a supervised 2-wire smoke loop (and/or wiring 4-wire smoke/heat/CO per manual)
Frequently Asked Questions
Each module has 8 wired zones on-board; on supported setups you can expand to 24 with zone expanders.
Yes. The converter provides 12V auxiliary power (shared budget); we size your loads and wiring to stay within limits.
Yes—use PGM2 for a 2-wire smoke loop (up to 18 detectors). The manual also covers wiring 4-wire smoke/heat/CO devices.
There’s a supervised 12V bell/siren output (up to ~700 mA), and PGMs can be used to drive relays or trigger devices.
It’s designed for PowerG-compatible IQ Panels. We verify firmware (e.g., IQ2+ 2.7.0+, IQ4 4.1.x+) and signal strength during installation.
Additional Resources
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Smart Shield Systems will design the takeover plan, install and program your IQ Hardwire PowerG, label and test every zone, and set up the right automations—so your legacy wiring feels brand new.