PG9976 Smoke Heat

PGP9976

  • Purpose: Smoke/Heat Detector
  • Features:
    • Photoelectric Smoke Detector
    • Temperature Sensor: Fixed and Rate of Rise
    • Tamper
    • Ambient Temperature Sensor
    • Dealer Lockdown (Qolsys only)
    • Pin Code (Qolsys only)
    • Battery Reporting (Qolsys only)
    • Dirtiness Trouble: (Qolsys only)
      • Dirtiness level tells you when you need to clean the detector
  • Full Compatibility:
    • PowerG ID: 205-XXXX
      • IQ 4, IQ 4 Hub, IQ 4 NS: V4.6.0+
      • IQ PRO: V4.4.0n
    • Fallback Mode:
    • 915 MHz Fallback ID: 202-XXXX
    • 868 MHz Fallback ID: 201-XXXX
    • Qolsys:
      • IQ 4, IQ 4 Hub, IQ 4 NS: V4.5.2 and Lower
      • IQ PRO: V4.3.0 and Lower
    • DSC: (Fallback to Apollo PGx936)
      • PowerSeries NEO: V1.35+
      • PowerSeries PRO: V1.10+
    • Visonic: (Double Fallback to Everday PGx916)
      • All PowerG Supported Panels
    • Bentel: (Double Fallback to Everday PGx916)
      • All PowerG Supported Panels

PGP9976 Smoke/Heat Detector Hardware

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PGP9976 Smoke/Heat Detector Specifications

  • Battery:
    • 2x Panasonic CR123A 3V
  • Smoke Sensitivity:
    • 3.13 +/- 0.59% (UL)
  • Heat Sensor Fixed Rating::
  • PGP9976: 57°C  +/- 2°C (135°F +/- 5°F)
  • PGP8976: 58°C  +/- 4°C
  • Test/Hush Button:
  • Short press to test the sounder and perform a self-test
  • Long press (7s) generates an alarm that reports to the panel (when using Interconnected Alarms, all smoke detectors will go into alarm)
  • Detector Life:
  • It is recommended to replace the detector after 10 years
  • Operating Temperature:
    • PGP9976: 4.4°C to 37.8°C (40°F to 100°F)
    • PGP8976: -10°C to 40°C (Storage: -10°C to 40°C)
  • Humidity Range:
    • 15% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
  • Internal Buzzer:
    • >85dB(A) at 3m (10 ft) minimum
  • Battery Life:
    • Up to 6 Years under normal use (UL requires 1 year)

PGP9976 Smoke/Heat Detector Enrollment

  • On IQ4 panel, go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Installer Code > Installation > Devices > Security Sensors > Autolearn
    • On IQ Installer for IQ Pro, go to Configuration > Installation > Devices > Security Sensors > Hit the Plus sign > Hit Autolearn > Start Autolearn
  • Enrollment: Remove pull-tab or remove and re-insert batteries during auto-learn
  • Pin-Code is optional, enter the printed 8-digit Pin-Code or leave it blank

PG:9976 Smoke/Heat Detector Dirtiness

  • Dirtiness Trouble: (Qolsys only)
    • Dirtiness level tells you when you need to clean the detector
    • Find the level in PowerG Test > More
    • At 90% you get a warning
    • At 100% a trouble is reported


More specifically (QOLSYS only)

  • To check the Dirtiness level:
    • Settings > Advanced Settings > System Tests > PowerG Test
    • Select the PGPx976 and select “More”
    • The Dirtiness level is shown:
      • 90% Warning
      • 100% Trouble

PGP9976 Smoke/Heat Detector Cleaning

Clean your detector once every year.  Use a soft bristle brush or the brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner to remove dust and cobwebs from the side slots where the smoke enters. To clean the cover, wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT PAINT YOUR DETECTOR.
Other than maintenance and cleaning, do not perform any other servicing of this product.  Repairs must be performed by the manufacturer.
Cleaning the detector chamber.
A suitably trained person should clean or replace the chamber cover.  To clean the detector chamber, complete the following steps:

  1. Remove the detector from the mounting plate and remove the battery.
  2. With a flat screwdriver, unclasp the three cover clip points and remove the cover.
  3. Hold the thermistor PCB and pull the pins out of the sockets to unplug the thermistor.
  4. To remove the chamber top, turn the chamber anticlockwise approximately 15 degrees.
  5. Use a soft bristled brush to remove dust and dirt from the chamber base.
  6. Fit a new chamber top and clip in place by turning clockwise 15 degrees.
  7. Insert the thermistor PCB into the sockets and ensure the thermistor is perpendicular to the chamber.
  8. Place the cover back on the detector, ensuring the thermistor protrudes out over the cover.
  9. Replace the battery and reattach to the mounting plate.
  10. Press the Test/Hush button to ensure the detector is working correctly.
    1. Note: If the devices is tampered with for cleaning, it will enter diagnostic mode.

PGP9976 Smoke/Heat Detector Testing

  • Pressing and holding the Test/Hush button for 7 seconds (minimum) performs a test alarm, which also triggers the panel to go into a Fire Alarm
  • You can disarm the panel manually to silence the siren
  • Look at the LED:
  • Good Status:
    • Red LED flashing rapidly, Sounder: Temporal 3 (3 beeps, pause, repeat)
  • Faulty Sensor: Replace Unit
    • 2 Yellow Flashes, then Yellow flashing rapidly, Sounder: 2 beeps
  • Maintenance: Clean the Detector
    • 4 Yellow Flashes, then Yellow flashing rapidly, Sounder: 4 beeps then Temporal 3 (3 beeps, pause, repeat)

PGP9976 Smoke/Heat Detector Troubleshooting

  • Low Battery:
    • 1 Yellow flash every 48 seconds with 1 beep
    • Action: Replace the batteries as soon as possible
  • Contaminated Chamber
    • 4 Yellow Flashes every 48 seconds
    • Action: Clean the detector
  • Faulty Smoke Chamber
    • 2 Yellow Flashes every 48 seconds with 2 beeps
    • Test/Hush button will silence the beeps for 12 hours
    • Action: Replace the detector as soon as possible
  • End of Life
    • 3 Yellow Flashes every 48 seconds with 3 beeps
    • Action: Replace the detector as soon as possible

PGP9976 Smoke/Heat Detector Link Quality Test

  • Link Quality Test
    • After initial enrollment or after a tamper/tamper restore
    • PowerG Signal strength is shown:


PGP9976 Smoke/Heat Detector Indicator Summary

Sep 8, 2025

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