Cinch Systems Inc RF-CHW-FIRE User Manual

The IQ Hardwire 16-F offers a cost effective way of integrating hardwired security & smoke 
detector zones with the IQ Panel 2.  It includes backup battery charging, 500mA of 12volt 
auxiliary power, an onboard siren relay, built-in status LED’s for each zone and support for 
up to 10 two-wire smoke detectors.  Normally Open and Normally Closed contacts are 
supported as well as powered zones like motion sensors and glass break detectors. 

INFORMATION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Document #: IQHW16FQG 
Revision Date: 4/18/18 

Qolsys Part #: QS7133-840

STEP 1: INSTALL THE HARDWARE

UL REQUIREMENTS

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Made in Taiwan.   
Full installation 
manual and other 
documentation 
available at 
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Input Voltage: 16.0VDC Plug-In Transformer 
Backup Battery: 12VDC 5AH Max (not included) 
Dimensions: 5.5” X 3.5” 
Operating Temperature: 32 to 122F (0 to 50C) 
Humidity: 95% RH Max 
EOL Supervision:  4.7k Ohm 
Input Zones: 15 N/O or N/C 
Smoke Zone:  1 two-wire smoke loop, 10 
detectors max.  Support for System Sensor® 2W-
B, 2WT-B, 2WTA-B. 
Auxiliary Voltage Output: 12VDC @ 500mA 
Tamper Zone: Used for case tamper, no resistor 
Relay Contact: 60VDC/1A Max drives siren

1. Mount the IQ Hardwire 16-F vertically in your desired location 
2. Install the provided antenna into the “ANT” terminal at the top of the unit free from 

obstructions 

3. Wire all hardwired sensors into the terminals marked Zone 1-15.  Zone 16 is reserved 

for two-wire smoke detectors: 

a. All zones must have a 4.7k resistor (included) installed in either the N/O 

(parallel) or N/C (series) position 

b. Wire the positive and negative leads from powered devices, such as motion 

sensors and glass break detectors, into the “AUX” (+) and “GND” (-) terminals to 
power the devices. 

c. Wire a tamper switch into the tamper terminals without using a resistor.  If a 

tamper switch is not being used, permanently shunt the zone with a piece of 
wire. 

d. Optional:  Wire the hardwired siren (60VDC/1A Max, see wiring diagram) 

4. Plug in a 5Ah lead acid backup battery with included battery leads (battery not 

included) 

5. Using the provided 16vDC power supply, connect the leads to the terminals marked 

“+16.0V” & “GND”, then plug then supply into a wall outlet. (Note: dashed wire is 
positive)