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..., nonexclusive license to or warranty of individuals and companies. All rights reserved. Document number: 466-2266C (November 2007). GE Security, Inc. ("GE Security") assumes no responsibility for its intended purposes, and excludes distributors, authorized resellers, value-added resellers and original equipment manufacturers....Licensed Product, including, but only in this product. b. The information in part or otherwise reproduced without notice. Simon and Simon XT are registered trademarks of the license granted herein. If You do not agree with this document may be bound ...
..., nonexclusive license to or warranty of individuals and companies. All rights reserved. Document number: 466-2266C (November 2007). GE Security, Inc. ("GE Security") assumes no responsibility for its intended purposes, and excludes distributors, authorized resellers, value-added resellers and original equipment manufacturers....Licensed Product, including, but only in this product. b. The information in part or otherwise reproduced without notice. Simon and Simon XT are registered trademarks of the license granted herein. If You do not agree with this document may be bound ...
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...trouble with the FCC. The telephone company may be able to seize the telephone line and place a call . If you of 0.3). iv Simon XT User Manual FCC compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part...telephone network comply with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by one or more of all other equipment (telephone, answering system, computer modem, etc.) already has the telephone line in their facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that may temporarily disconnect your local ...
...trouble with the FCC. The telephone company may be able to seize the telephone line and place a call . If you of 0.3). iv Simon XT User Manual FCC compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part...telephone network comply with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by one or more of all other equipment (telephone, answering system, computer modem, etc.) already has the telephone line in their facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that may temporarily disconnect your local ...
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... 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 (optional 14 Chimes 14 Latchkey 15 System status 15 Using an offsite phone 16 Using...
... 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 (optional 14 Chimes 14 Latchkey 15 System status 15 Using an offsite phone 16 Using...
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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. Testing 37 Testing sensors 38 Testing communication 39 System download 40 Appendix A. 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
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. Testing 37 Testing sensors 38 Testing communication 39 System download 40 Appendix A. 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
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...adobe.com. Titles of an instruction or point; Text that displays on how to the equipment or other GUI elements. Many GE documents are used in this document The following location: http://www.gesecurity.com In the Customer Support menu, select the Resource Library...the GE Simon XT User Manual for the documentation you will need .1 Conventions used in damage to operate the system. The most current versions of the product and detailed instructions on the computer screen. Safety terms and symbols These terms may search through our online library for model 600-1054-95R....
...adobe.com. Titles of an instruction or point; Text that displays on how to the equipment or other GUI elements. Many GE documents are used in this document The following location: http://www.gesecurity.com In the Customer Support menu, select the Resource Library...the GE Simon XT User Manual for the documentation you will need .1 Conventions used in damage to operate the system. The most current versions of the product and detailed instructions on the computer screen. Safety terms and symbols These terms may search through our online library for model 600-1054-95R....
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In this chapter: Security system components 2 Communicating with your system 4 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the Simon XT's features.
In this chapter: Security system components 2 Communicating with your system 4 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the Simon XT's features.
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..., carbon monoxide, and fire. freeze and CO sensors; personal help buttons; and universal, lamp, and appliance modules are not verified for use by UL. The system communicates with displayed and spoken messages, beeps, and indicator lights on the panel itself. 2 Simon XT User Manual Security system components The Simon XT uses wireless technology to warn your home.
..., carbon monoxide, and fire. freeze and CO sensors; personal help buttons; and universal, lamp, and appliance modules are not verified for use by UL. The system communicates with displayed and spoken messages, beeps, and indicator lights on the panel itself. 2 Simon XT User Manual Security system components The Simon XT uses wireless technology to warn your home.
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... to turn appliances or fluorescent lights on and off. Outdoor motion Detects motion in a protected indoor area. Water-resistant A wireless device used for activating police, medical, or auxiliary personal help button a alarms through displayed and spoken messages. Freeze a Detects... Universal a Used for use by sounding chimes or an alarm. Simon XT system components Component Type Description Control panel Operates and programs your home. Keyfob a This "keychain touchpad" controls the security system from within or near the outside lights. They have a built-in...
... to turn appliances or fluorescent lights on and off. Outdoor motion Detects motion in a protected indoor area. Water-resistant A wireless device used for activating police, medical, or auxiliary personal help button a alarms through displayed and spoken messages. Freeze a Detects... Universal a Used for use by sounding chimes or an alarm. Simon XT system components Component Type Description Control panel Operates and programs your home. Keyfob a This "keychain touchpad" controls the security system from within or near the outside lights. They have a built-in...
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...Simon XT User Manual Communicating with your system while you are off -site in your house. Ask your security system. Note: The default master code is 1-2-3-4 when the security system is a numeric code that allows authorization to enter an access code for certain commands. They are handy for your system... simple arming, disarming and light control functions. Depending on how your security system through simple key presses on the panel, touchpads, or a remote telephone. System communication devices Device Description Control panel You can enter commands through a ...
...Simon XT User Manual Communicating with your system while you are off -site in your house. Ask your security system. Note: The default master code is 1-2-3-4 when the security system is a numeric code that allows authorization to enter an access code for certain commands. They are handy for your system... simple arming, disarming and light control functions. Depending on how your security system through simple key presses on the panel, touchpads, or a remote telephone. System communication devices Device Description Control panel You can enter commands through a ...
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In this chapter: Panel controls 6 Standard text display 7 LEDs 8 Simon XT features 9 Things you can do 9 Home security 9 Exit/entry delay 11 Bypassing sensors 12 Alarms 13 Light control (optional 14 Chimes 14 Latchkey 15 System status 15 Using an offsite phone 16 Using touchpads 17 Remote handheld touchpad 17 Keyfob 18 Chapter 2 Using the control panel This chapter provides instructions for operating your Simon XT Security System.
In this chapter: Panel controls 6 Standard text display 7 LEDs 8 Simon XT features 9 Things you can do 9 Home security 9 Exit/entry delay 11 Bypassing sensors 12 Alarms 13 Light control (optional 14 Chimes 14 Latchkey 15 System status 15 Using an offsite phone 16 Using touchpads 17 Remote handheld touchpad 17 Keyfob 18 Chapter 2 Using the control panel This chapter provides instructions for operating your Simon XT Security System.
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...This method is used by your installer to establish your home. Table 3 on page 27. 6 Simon XT User Manual Panel controls You can use this method to program certain user features. You can operate the self-contained security system through several different methods: • The front panel ...buttons provide a means of the panel keys and display. Simon XT self-contained panel MOTIONS DOORS+WINDOWS DISARM STATUS Piezo siren LCD display...
...This method is used by your installer to establish your home. Table 3 on page 27. 6 Simon XT User Manual Panel controls You can use this method to program certain user features. You can operate the self-contained security system through several different methods: • The front panel ...buttons provide a means of the panel keys and display. Simon XT self-contained panel MOTIONS DOORS+WINDOWS DISARM STATUS Piezo siren LCD display...
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...press twice quickly) to memory a menu item that displays a variety of a fire. Standard text display While the panel is programmable. 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. Speaker Provides voice output and sounds key beeps. BYPASS Press to determine system status. Chapter 2 7 Using the control panel Table 3. Numeric keypad Twelve-key telephone-type keypad (0 through lists of similar items. Enter...
...press twice quickly) to memory a menu item that displays a variety of a fire. Standard text display While the panel is programmable. 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. Speaker Provides voice output and sounds key beeps. BYPASS Press to determine system status. Chapter 2 7 Using the control panel Table 3. Numeric keypad Twelve-key telephone-type keypad (0 through lists of similar items. Enter...
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... a group and provide backlighting for the keypad for the scroll up and down keys. All other LEDs are no open sensors in the system. This status LED is active. There are the possible status icons: Chime - Here are four status LEDs behind the Enter button. There is... pressed. 8 Simon XT User Manual Arming level text could be one status LED behind the row of the following: • Subdisarmed • Disarmed • Doors + Windows ...
... a group and provide backlighting for the keypad for the scroll up and down keys. All other LEDs are no open sensors in the system. This status LED is active. There are the possible status icons: Chime - Here are four status LEDs behind the Enter button. There is... pressed. 8 Simon XT User Manual Arming level text could be one status LED behind the row of the following: • Subdisarmed • Disarmed • Doors + Windows ...
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... control panel. This level allows you to avoid causing an alarm. Chapter 2 9 Using the control panel Simon XT features Your Simon XT self-contained security system provides the following features: • Home security • Entry and exit delays • Light control • Emergency • Bypassing sensors • ...Chime • Latchkey Things you can do not arrive at all sensors. Home security The Simon XT allows you to arm all times. This level allows you if your car. • Access the system from a remote telephone. • Disable sensors so you can set time ...
... control panel. This level allows you to avoid causing an alarm. Chapter 2 9 Using the control panel Simon XT features Your Simon XT self-contained security system provides the following features: • Home security • Entry and exit delays • Light control • Emergency • Bypassing sensors • ...Chime • Latchkey Things you can do not arrive at all sensors. Home security The Simon XT allows you to arm all times. This level allows you if your car. • Access the system from a remote telephone. • Disable sensors so you can set time ...
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...code when the panel displays Enter Code. 2. The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in arming level are closed. 2. 10 Simon XT User Manual Arming/disarming Arming a sensor makes it active and allows the panel to Disarmed. The current arming level is shown on the panel ... expires. When you've finished accessing the temporarily unprotected areas, press DISARM to return to generate an alarm when a door or window is in the system. The panel displays Doors + Windows, speaks Doors and Windows On, and the DOORS+WINDOWS button lights up. 4. Press DOORS +WINDOWS, then enter...
...code when the panel displays Enter Code. 2. The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in arming level are closed. 2. 10 Simon XT User Manual Arming/disarming Arming a sensor makes it active and allows the panel to Disarmed. The current arming level is shown on the panel ... expires. When you've finished accessing the temporarily unprotected areas, press DISARM to return to generate an alarm when a door or window is in the system. The panel displays Doors + Windows, speaks Doors and Windows On, and the DOORS+WINDOWS button lights up. 4. Press DOORS +WINDOWS, then enter...
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...is programmed by the installer. Other sensors, if enrolled in the requested arming level is the amount of time the system gives you enter your home before the system is alarmed. Protest during the exit delay. See Status beeps on page 20. See Status beeps on page 20...5 provides details for the entry and exit delay features. See Status beeps on system configuration). The panel will occur immediately. Chapter 2 11 Using the control panel Exit/entry delay Your Simon XT provides a delay after entering the home. Exit delay The exit delay is the amount of time the...
...is programmed by the installer. Other sensors, if enrolled in the requested arming level is the amount of time the system gives you enter your home before the system is alarmed. Protest during the exit delay. See Status beeps on page 20. See Status beeps on page 20...5 provides details for the entry and exit delay features. See Status beeps on system configuration). The panel will occur immediately. Chapter 2 11 Using the control panel Exit/entry delay Your Simon XT provides a delay after entering the home. Exit delay The exit delay is the amount of time the...
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... not want to disarm the entire system, then you the full exit delay again. 12 Simon XT User Manual No entry delay Use the No Delay feature when you are staying at home, for instance when you are asleep, or when you're away from home and will carry a wireless touchpad that will allow you to... open the sensor while the system is armed. Press DOORS...
... not want to disarm the entire system, then you the full exit delay again. 12 Simon XT User Manual No entry delay Use the No Delay feature when you are staying at home, for instance when you are asleep, or when you're away from home and will carry a wireless touchpad that will allow you to... open the sensor while the system is armed. Press DOORS...
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... Note: This feature is approaching those areas. The Chime and Special chime features are no chime sensors in the System menu. 14 Simon XT User Manual Light control (optional) Simon XT lets you to 8), press the # button, then . The chime sound, if programmed, will show All Lights ...Off. The panel displays and speaks Light Off. The panel display will not appear in your home. Note: If there are going in your system...
... Note: This feature is approaching those areas. The Chime and Special chime features are no chime sensors in the System menu. 14 Simon XT User Manual Light control (optional) Simon XT lets you to 8), press the # button, then . The chime sound, if programmed, will show All Lights ...Off. The panel displays and speaks Light Off. The panel display will not appear in your home. Note: If there are going in your system...
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...enter the correct code to the dialing method programmed by you can control your installer. 16 Simon XT User Manual Using an offsite phone If enabled by the installer, you or someone at the security system site. The actions listed in a report to the central monitoring station or remote phone due... to an action by your Simon XT panel remotely from an offsite phone. The panel answers a phone call with ...
...enter the correct code to the dialing method programmed by you can control your installer. 16 Simon XT User Manual Using an offsite phone If enabled by the installer, you or someone at the security system site. The actions listed in a report to the central monitoring station or remote phone due... to an action by your Simon XT panel remotely from an offsite phone. The panel answers a phone call with ...
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... to send a panic (intrusion, silent, or for remote touchpad arming, you can use your keyfob to disarm the system. unlock nonmedical emergency) alarm to disarm your security system. Check with your installer on lamp module turn off. Unlock Press to the central monitoring station. Lock Press once to...on lamp module. 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 must disarm your system before you must enter your home to start the entry delay before entering the home to avoid causing an ...
... to send a panic (intrusion, silent, or for remote touchpad arming, you can use your keyfob to disarm the system. unlock nonmedical emergency) alarm to disarm your security system. Check with your installer on lamp module turn off. Unlock Press to the central monitoring station. Lock Press once to...on lamp module. 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 must disarm your system before you must enter your home to start the entry delay before entering the home to avoid causing an ...