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...063; 5,872,512; 5,942,981; 5,686,896; 5,686,885; GE Security hereby grants the purchaser of the license granted herein. "Software" mean the executable software or firmware programs and accompanying documentation installed on which You have purchased additional copies of the ...may be referred to be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the Software, means GE Security Inc., a Delaware corporation. Simon and Simon XT are registered trademarks of unlicensed, third-party products with these terms and conditions. e. For the latest...
...063; 5,872,512; 5,942,981; 5,686,896; 5,686,885; GE Security hereby grants the purchaser of the license granted herein. "Software" mean the executable software or firmware programs and accompanying documentation installed on which You have purchased additional copies of the ...may be referred to be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the Software, means GE Security Inc., a Delaware corporation. Simon and Simon XT are registered trademarks of unlicensed, third-party products with these terms and conditions. e. For the latest...
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...Conventions used in this document vii Safety terms and symbols vii Introduction 1 Security system components 2 Communicating with your system 4 Using the control panel 5 Panel controls 6 Standard text display 7 Simon XT features 9 Things you can do 9 Home security 9 Exit/entry delay 11 Bypassing sensors 12 Alarms 13 Light control (... touchpad 17 Keyfob 18 How your system communicates 19 Status beeps 20 Alarm sirens and lamp modules 21 Panel indicator lights 22 Trouble beeps 23 Programming 25 System menu 26 Entering and exiting the system menu 26 Code options 26 Menu...
...Conventions used in this document vii Safety terms and symbols vii Introduction 1 Security system components 2 Communicating with your system 4 Using the control panel 5 Panel controls 6 Standard text display 7 Simon XT features 9 Things you can do 9 Home security 9 Exit/entry delay 11 Bypassing sensors 12 Alarms 13 Light control (... touchpad 17 Keyfob 18 How your system communicates 19 Status beeps 20 Alarm sirens and lamp modules 21 Panel indicator lights 22 Trouble beeps 23 Programming 25 System menu 26 Entering and exiting the system menu 26 Code options 26 Menu...
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vi Simon XT User Manual Special chime 30 System tests 30 Revision 30 Contrast 30 System programming 31 Access codes 31 Security 32 Phone numbers 32 Timers 33 Siren options 33 Light control 35 Chapter 5. Reference information 41 Alarm system limitations 42 Emergency planning 42 Smoke and heat detector locations 43 Your floorplan 44 Sensor and module locations 44 Access codes 46 Delays 46 Index 49 Testing 37 Testing sensors 38 Testing communication 39 System download 40 Appendix A.
vi Simon XT User Manual Special chime 30 System tests 30 Revision 30 Contrast 30 System programming 31 Access codes 31 Security 32 Phone numbers 32 Timers 33 Siren options 33 Light control 35 Chapter 5. Reference information 41 Alarm system limitations 42 Emergency planning 42 Smoke and heat detector locations 43 Your floorplan 44 Sensor and module locations 44 Access codes 46 Delays 46 Index 49 Testing 37 Testing sensors 38 Testing communication 39 System download 40 Appendix A.
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...Programming or coding sequences. After you register and log on, you may be downloaded free from Adobe's website at the following conventions are provided as PDFs (portable document format). Titles of an instruction or point; Many GE...adobe.com. To access the library, go to operate the system. Emphasis of books and various documents. (Electronic version.) Hyperlinks... the Resource Library link. vii Preface This is the GE Simon XT User Manual for the documentation you need Adobe Reader, ...model 600-1054-95R. Safety terms and symbols These terms may result in equipment damage...
...Programming or coding sequences. After you register and log on, you may be downloaded free from Adobe's website at the following conventions are provided as PDFs (portable document format). Titles of an instruction or point; Many GE...adobe.com. To access the library, go to operate the system. Emphasis of books and various documents. (Electronic version.) Hyperlinks... the Resource Library link. vii Preface This is the GE Simon XT User Manual for the documentation you need Adobe Reader, ...model 600-1054-95R. Safety terms and symbols These terms may result in equipment damage...
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... are not used for intrusion detection. Door/window Detects the opening of your security system. Not verified for other than appliances and lamps. Modules Appliance a Can be programmed to your off . Simon XT system components Component Type Description Control panel Operates and programs your home. It communicates to you through your installer for use by UL. Freeze a Detects...
... are not used for intrusion detection. Door/window Detects the opening of your security system. Not verified for other than appliances and lamps. Modules Appliance a Can be programmed to your off . Simon XT system components Component Type Description Control panel Operates and programs your home. It communicates to you through your installer for use by UL. Freeze a Detects...
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4 Simon XT User Manual Communicating with your installer if you the option to enter commands from the factory. Table 2. System communication devices Device Description Control panel You can be used to communicate with your system Sending commands or instructing your security system is installed. Remote ... that allows authorization to enter an access code for certain commands. Note: The default master code is 1-2-3-4 when the security system is programmed, you are off-site. Depending on page 26. Keyfob Keyfobs are portable and can enter commands for simple arming, ...
4 Simon XT User Manual Communicating with your installer if you the option to enter commands from the factory. Table 2. System communication devices Device Description Control panel You can be used to communicate with your system Sending commands or instructing your security system is installed. Remote ... that allows authorization to enter an access code for certain commands. Note: The default master code is 1-2-3-4 when the security system is programmed, you are off-site. Depending on page 26. Keyfob Keyfobs are portable and can enter commands for simple arming, ...
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...Simon XT User Manual Panel controls You can use this method to program certain user features. The self-contained panel (Figure 2) provides the user interface for determining which sensors are active and determining system status. • A set of three fast action keys provide immediate communication with the central monitoring station to establish your home.... Figure 2. These buttons also provide a method for system operation and programming system functions. You can operate the self-contained security system through several different methods:...
...Simon XT User Manual Panel controls You can use this method to program certain user features. The self-contained panel (Figure 2) provides the user interface for determining which sensors are active and determining system status. • A set of three fast action keys provide immediate communication with the central monitoring station to establish your home.... Figure 2. These buttons also provide a method for system operation and programming system functions. You can operate the self-contained security system through several different methods:...
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...Provides voice output and sounds key beeps. Simon XT panel keys and features Control Description Piezo siren The piezo siren makes alarm beeps and status beeps. LCD display The LCD module has a 2 x 16 character array that has just been programmed. Emergency Press and hold the Police button... items. Enter Press to select a particular menu item or commit to bypass a sensor. Police Press and hold the Emergency button for your system. Chapter 2 7 Using the control panel Table 3. Fire and intrusion alarm beeps are disarmed. DOORS + WINDOWS Press to call the central ...
...Provides voice output and sounds key beeps. Simon XT panel keys and features Control Description Piezo siren The piezo siren makes alarm beeps and status beeps. LCD display The LCD module has a 2 x 16 character array that has just been programmed. Emergency Press and hold the Police button... items. Enter Press to select a particular menu item or commit to bypass a sensor. Police Press and hold the Emergency button for your system. Chapter 2 7 Using the control panel Table 3. Fire and intrusion alarm beeps are disarmed. DOORS + WINDOWS Press to call the central ...
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... group, start an entry delay that accompany the exit delay. See Status beeps on system configuration). This is programmed by the installer. Chapter 2 11 Using the control panel Exit/entry delay Your Simon XT provides a delay after entering or exiting your home, you will hear beeps during the entry delay. See Status beeps on page...
... group, start an entry delay that accompany the exit delay. See Status beeps on system configuration). This is programmed by the installer. Chapter 2 11 Using the control panel Exit/entry delay Your Simon XT provides a delay after entering or exiting your home, you will hear beeps during the entry delay. See Status beeps on page...
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...how this option is required for instance when you are asleep, or when you're away from home and will carry a wireless touchpad that will restart your exit delay to disarm the system before entering your home. The panel displays Doors+ Windows - For example, if your Doors & Windows are armed ...not active. 12 Simon XT User Manual No entry delay Use the No Delay feature when you are staying at home, for arming, enter your code after the first press of the DOORS +WINDOWS button, then press the button again. 3. Close all doors and windows. 2. If a code is programmed. 1. This feature...
...how this option is required for instance when you are asleep, or when you're away from home and will carry a wireless touchpad that will restart your exit delay to disarm the system before entering your home. The panel displays Doors+ Windows - For example, if your Doors & Windows are armed ...not active. 12 Simon XT User Manual No entry delay Use the No Delay feature when you are staying at home, for arming, enter your code after the first press of the DOORS +WINDOWS button, then press the button again. 3. Close all doors and windows. 2. If a code is programmed. 1. This feature...
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...features are turned on all lights that are controlled by lamp modules, press the # button twice. The chime sound, if programmed, will not appear in the system menu. The panel chimes twice when a chime sensor is tripped, if the chime mode is enabled. Note: This feature is...door, and be notified when someone is not verified for intrusion protection. 14 Simon XT User Manual Light control (optional) Simon XT lets you to be notified when family members are going in and out of your home. This feature allows you control lights and appliances using lamp, appliance, or ...
...features are turned on all lights that are controlled by lamp modules, press the # button twice. The chime sound, if programmed, will not appear in the system menu. The panel chimes twice when a chime sensor is tripped, if the chime mode is enabled. Note: This feature is...door, and be notified when someone is not verified for intrusion protection. 14 Simon XT User Manual Light control (optional) Simon XT lets you to be notified when family members are going in and out of your home. This feature allows you control lights and appliances using lamp, appliance, or ...
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You must enter the correct code to an action by you or someone at the security system site. If you are interacting with the voice prompt Enter your code. The actions listed in a report to the central monitoring station or remote phone ... combination of rings and pauses, the panel will answer the call according to the dialing method programmed by your installer. 16 Simon XT User Manual Using an offsite phone If enabled by the installer, you can control your Simon XT panel remotely from an offsite phone. Table 6. Phone controls Action Disarm Subdisarm Arm doors and...
You must enter the correct code to an action by you or someone at the security system site. If you are interacting with the voice prompt Enter your code. The actions listed in a report to the central monitoring station or remote phone ... combination of rings and pauses, the panel will answer the call according to the dialing method programmed by your installer. 16 Simon XT User Manual Using an offsite phone If enabled by the installer, you can control your Simon XT panel remotely from an offsite phone. Table 6. Phone controls Action Disarm Subdisarm Arm doors and...
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... blinks If your installer programmed your system for remote touchpad arming, you must enter your home to start the entry delay before you must disarm your system before entering the home to send a panic .... Press once to a universal module. Figure 4. 18 Simon XT User Manual Keyfob If your installer programmed the keyfob with no entry delay, and you armed the system with the keyfob, you can use your keyfob to arm... to disarm your touchpad options are programmed. They cannot be programmed to control a device connected to turn on all lights on how your security system.
... blinks If your installer programmed your system for remote touchpad arming, you must enter your home to start the entry delay before you must disarm your system before entering the home to send a panic .... Press once to a universal module. Figure 4. 18 Simon XT User Manual Keyfob If your installer programmed the keyfob with no entry delay, and you armed the system with the keyfob, you can use your keyfob to arm... to disarm your touchpad options are programmed. They cannot be programmed to control a device connected to turn on all lights on how your security system.
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...various system events and conditions. Note: You may receive a different number of status beeps if you arm and twice when the exit delay expires. Motions Exit delay and Entry delay beeps sound three times every five seconds and three times per second during the last ten seconds. 20 Simon XT ...User Manual Status beeps The panel sounds status beeps to alert you to stop beeps for four hours. One beep. Feature must be programmed by UL. Status beeps Activity Beep Response Doors + Windows Exit delay ...
...various system events and conditions. Note: You may receive a different number of status beeps if you arm and twice when the exit delay expires. Motions Exit delay and Entry delay beeps sound three times every five seconds and three times per second during the last ten seconds. 20 Simon XT ...User Manual Status beeps The panel sounds status beeps to alert you to stop beeps for four hours. One beep. Feature must be programmed by UL. Status beeps Activity Beep Response Doors + Windows Exit delay ...
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... code has been entered yet. 26 Simon XT User Manual System menu Your Simon XT self-contained security system security system allows you to activate system options, customize panel operations, and generate a silent alarm. Entering and exiting the system menu To enter the system menu, press the scroll up one level. These codes allow you to program certain user options, such as access...
... code has been entered yet. 26 Simon XT User Manual System menu Your Simon XT self-contained security system security system allows you to activate system options, customize panel operations, and generate a silent alarm. Entering and exiting the system menu To enter the system menu, press the scroll up one level. These codes allow you to program certain user options, such as access...
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...for editing and flashes the current value. Simon XT menu structure Set clock (page 28) Light schedules (page 29) Sensor lights (page 29) Chime (page 29) Special chime (page 30) System tests (page 30) Sensor test Communication test System download System programming (page 31) Access codes (page 31)... Dealer code Master code User code 1 User code 2 User code 3 User code 4 User code 5 User code 6 User code 7 User code 8 Duress code Security (page 32) Downloader ...
...for editing and flashes the current value. Simon XT menu structure Set clock (page 28) Light schedules (page 29) Sensor lights (page 29) Chime (page 29) Special chime (page 30) System tests (page 30) Sensor test Communication test System download System programming (page 31) Access codes (page 31)... Dealer code Master code User code 1 User code 2 User code 3 User code 4 User code 5 User code 6 User code 7 User code 8 Duress code Security (page 32) Downloader ...
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... format) or none (24-hour format) To reset the clock: 1. Time of the menus and can set your master code with the exception of system programming, which makes up the bulk of day format is now flashing the AM/PM. 10. Press Enter again. Press Enter to exit. Press STATUS twice... accept. The display shows Enter Code. 4. Scroll up /down to set correctly. The display now shows the current time, and stops flashing. 12. 28 Simon XT User Manual Top-level menus This section explains the top-level menus, with numeric keys. Scroll up /down until the display shows Set Clock. 2.
... format) or none (24-hour format) To reset the clock: 1. Time of the menus and can set your master code with the exception of system programming, which makes up the bulk of day format is now flashing the AM/PM. 10. Press Enter again. Press Enter to exit. Press STATUS twice... accept. The display shows Enter Code. 4. Scroll up /down to set correctly. The display now shows the current time, and stops flashing. 12. 28 Simon XT User Manual Top-level menus This section explains the top-level menus, with numeric keys. Scroll up /down until the display shows Set Clock. 2.
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... the basement is opened. The current setting will appear in menu item System programming / Light control / Light schedules. A solid bell icon will flash. 3. To enable or disable scheduled lights: 1. Press Enter. Press Enter. Press Enter. Chapter 4 29 Programming Light schedules Simon XT will automatically turn on when the door to light schedules you can associate...
... the basement is opened. The current setting will appear in menu item System programming / Light control / Light schedules. A solid bell icon will flash. 3. To enable or disable scheduled lights: 1. Press Enter. Press Enter. Press Enter. Chapter 4 29 Programming Light schedules Simon XT will automatically turn on when the door to light schedules you can associate...
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... to Access codes, then press Enter. 3. Enter the System programming menu. 2. Press Status repeatedly to exit. Scroll up /down to Download enable, then press Enter. 4. Security The Security menu contains the Download Enable option. Therefore, it was programmed for this option now flashes On/off. 5. 32 Simon XT User Manual 5. Initially, all user codes are blank. Duress...
... to Access codes, then press Enter. 3. Enter the System programming menu. 2. Press Status repeatedly to exit. Scroll up /down to Download enable, then press Enter. 4. Security The Security menu contains the Download Enable option. Therefore, it was programmed for this option now flashes On/off. 5. 32 Simon XT User Manual 5. Initially, all user codes are blank. Duress...
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... to Piezo beeps, then press Enter. 4. Press STATUS repeatedly to 8. Panel voice (spoken phrases on the siren. Enter the System programming menu. 2. The numerical range is 1 to Siren options, then press Enter. 3. 34 Simon XT User Manual 3. Panel voice. This option determines whether or not the panel speaks status messages and arming level changes...
... to Piezo beeps, then press Enter. 4. Press STATUS repeatedly to 8. Panel voice (spoken phrases on the siren. Enter the System programming menu. 2. The numerical range is 1 to Siren options, then press Enter. 3. 34 Simon XT User Manual 3. Panel voice. This option determines whether or not the panel speaks status messages and arming level changes...
