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Qolsys IQ Power Barrel Connector Spec
Replacing my 2 year old DSC wired system with TELUS Qolsys wireless alarm system, I want to mount my Qolsys remote panels in the same place my DSC panels were removed from but need to splice in a 90 ...
I'll answer this question myself, I ordered from DigiKey 3 each of the Tensility International Corporation "CBL ASSY 1.7MM PLUG-CBL FLAT 6'" and DigiKey part # CP-2198 ND. They're 4mm in diameter with a 1.7mm opening, with barrel approximately 9.3mm long, they appear to be the correct ones to complete my wiring to power the Qolsys panels from my mechanical room and they were $3.99 each...
A final word on this project, I have successfully mounted the remote keypads at my front and back doors using the existing wiring to carry the 7 volt DC power from our basement utility room where the DSC wired control panel/power supply was mounted previously. The outside of the barrel connector (for remote's power) is the negative voltage while the inside pin is positive, check this BEFORE you connect to your remote panel or you'll likely blow out the electronics in the remote panel. Attached is a photo showing our remote mounted at the front door and the IQ Panel 4 is now mounted in an upstairs bedroom location, much more convenient for us...
