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... following definitions apply to or warranty of the Software for backup purposes. or 4,855,713. "Licensed Product" means the Software and Documentation. Simon and Simon XT are registered trademarks of GE Security. "Software" mean the executable software or firmware programs and accompanying documentation installed on which case You may be copied in whole or in...
... following definitions apply to or warranty of the Software for backup purposes. or 4,855,713. "Licensed Product" means the Software and Documentation. Simon and Simon XT are registered trademarks of GE Security. "Software" mean the executable software or firmware programs and accompanying documentation installed on which case You may be copied in whole or in...
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... terminate in the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights clause at www.gesecurity.com. Restricted rights legend. and as provided by GE SECURITY shall not be repair or replacement of the Software, at www.gesecurity.com during the Software Warranty Period. Acknowledgment. Use... this limited warranty for nonconforming Software shall be exported or reexported in object code only. Object code. GE SECURITY does not warrant that the media on which the Software is " without regard to (i) disclaimer of delivery (Media Warranty Period)....
... terminate in the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights clause at www.gesecurity.com. Restricted rights legend. and as provided by GE SECURITY shall not be repair or replacement of the Software, at www.gesecurity.com during the Software Warranty Period. Acknowledgment. Use... this limited warranty for nonconforming Software shall be exported or reexported in object code only. Object code. GE SECURITY does not warrant that the media on which the Software is " without regard to (i) disclaimer of delivery (Media Warranty Period)....
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... Chapter 1. Preface vii 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 (optional 14 Chimes 14 Latchkey...
... Chapter 1. Preface vii 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 (optional 14 Chimes 14 Latchkey...
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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. 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
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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. In this chapter: Security system components 2 Communicating with your system 4
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Simon XT system Keyfob Door/window sensor PIR motion sensor Smoke detector Remote handheld touchpad Universal module Lamp module Appliance module Note: Keyfobs; Figure 1. The system is supervised, meaning that communicate alarms to the control panel using radio waves. and... sends voice messages to an offsite phone. The system communicates with displayed and spoken messages, beeps, and indicator lights on the panel itself. personal help buttons; 2 Simon XT User Manual Security system components The Simon XT uses wireless technology to warn your home. It may also ...
Simon XT system Keyfob Door/window sensor PIR motion sensor Smoke detector Remote handheld touchpad Universal module Lamp module Appliance module Note: Keyfobs; Figure 1. The system is supervised, meaning that communicate alarms to the control panel using radio waves. and... sends voice messages to an offsite phone. The system communicates with displayed and spoken messages, beeps, and indicator lights on the panel itself. personal help buttons; 2 Simon XT User Manual Security system components The Simon XT uses wireless technology to warn your home. It may also ...
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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. When motion is detected, the system...window Detects the opening of your security system. It communicates to turn nonfluorescent lights... other applications. Chapter 1 3 Introduction A Simon XT installation may respond by sounding chimes or an...through your security system. Table 1. Touchpads Remote handheld Controls the security system primarily from...
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. When motion is detected, the system...window Detects the opening of your security system. It communicates to turn nonfluorescent lights... other applications. Chapter 1 3 Introduction A Simon XT installation may respond by sounding chimes or an...through your security system. Table 1. Touchpads Remote handheld Controls the security system primarily from...
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...telephone. Telephone Touchtone telephones can be used to communicate with your system Sending commands or instructing your security system is done through simple key presses on page 26. Table 2. ...-site in your house. Note: The default master code is 1-2-3-4 when the security system is programmed, you have this feature. Ask your installer if you may need ...installed. You should change your code after your system is a numeric code that allows authorization to operate your security system. System communication devices Device Description Control panel You can ...
...telephone. Telephone Touchtone telephones can be used to communicate with your system Sending commands or instructing your security system is done through simple key presses on page 26. Table 2. ...-site in your house. Note: The default master code is 1-2-3-4 when the security system is programmed, you have this feature. Ask your installer if you may need ...installed. You should change your code after your system is a numeric code that allows authorization to operate your security system. System communication devices Device Description Control panel You can ...
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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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...system operation and programming system functions. Figure 2. Simon XT... self-contained panel MOTIONS DOORS+WINDOWS DISARM STATUS Piezo siren LCD display Emergency Police Microphone Fire Lights on page 27. See Menu navigation on Scroll up Enter Scroll down SILENT BYPASS Number keypad Speaker Lights off Door Table 3 on page 7 provides a description of arming and disarming the system... when you enter or exit your system configuration. 6 Simon XT User ... which sensors are active and determining system status. • A set of...
...system operation and programming system functions. Figure 2. Simon XT... self-contained panel MOTIONS DOORS+WINDOWS DISARM STATUS Piezo siren LCD display Emergency Police Microphone Fire Lights on page 27. See Menu navigation on Scroll up Enter Scroll down SILENT BYPASS Number keypad Speaker Lights off Door Table 3 on page 7 provides a description of arming and disarming the system... when you enter or exit your system configuration. 6 Simon XT User ... which sensors are active and determining system status. • A set of...
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... leaving the interior motion sensors disarmed. This level allows you to arm all times. Chapter 2 9 Using the control panel Simon XT features Your Simon XT self-contained security system provides the following functions: • Arm perimeter (windows and doors) and interior (motion) sensors to indicate intruders. •...24-hour sensors are active at all sensors. Home security The Simon XT allows you can leave a window open while the system is armed. • Get an audio alert when a protected door is opened while the system is similar to that you to arm the interior ...
... leaving the interior motion sensors disarmed. This level allows you to arm all times. Chapter 2 9 Using the control panel Simon XT features Your Simon XT self-contained security system provides the following functions: • Arm perimeter (windows and doors) and interior (motion) sensors to indicate intruders. •...24-hour sensors are active at all sensors. Home security The Simon XT allows you can leave a window open while the system is armed. • Get an audio alert when a protected door is opened while the system is similar to that you to arm the interior ...
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...access code. To cancel an accidental alarm before the programmed dialer delay time expires, enter your security system is active, the panel displays: Alarm Alarm Alarm Press Status Alarms are canceled, the system will be currently bypassed. 3. The sensor must be disarmed. When an alarm is causing an... before dialing the central monitoring station remote phone to send reports. The system will delay 30 seconds before disarming the system upon returning home. • Be aware of the devices in your security system and learn how each one operates. • If you have pets, ask your ...
...access code. To cancel an accidental alarm before the programmed dialer delay time expires, enter your security system is active, the panel displays: Alarm Alarm Alarm Press Status Alarms are canceled, the system will be currently bypassed. 3. The sensor must be disarmed. When an alarm is causing an... before dialing the central monitoring station remote phone to send reports. The system will delay 30 seconds before disarming the system upon returning home. • Be aware of the devices in your security system and learn how each one operates. • If you have pets, ask your ...
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...access. The panel answers a phone call with your panel and the panel hangs up on Turn all lights off Turn all lights on you, the system is calling in Table 6 may be performed from an offsite phone. If you are interacting with the voice prompt Enter your code. The actions ... central monitoring station or remote phone due to an action by you or someone at the security system site. 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. You must enter the correct code to the dialing method...
...access. The panel answers a phone call with your panel and the panel hangs up on Turn all lights off Turn all lights on you, the system is calling in Table 6 may be performed from an offsite phone. If you are interacting with the voice prompt Enter your code. The actions ... central monitoring station or remote phone due to an action by you or someone at the security system site. 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. You must enter the correct code to the dialing method...
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Note: Touchpads such as the remote handheld touchpad and the keyfob, are used to using a remote handheld touchpad is similar to control the security system from any location within or near your home. Remote handheld touchpad Figure 3. Chapter 2 17 Using the control panel Using touchpads Touchpads are not verified for use by UL. Remote handheld touchpad Interfacing with the system using the panel.
Note: Touchpads such as the remote handheld touchpad and the keyfob, are used to using a remote handheld touchpad is similar to control the security system from any location within or near your home. Remote handheld touchpad Figure 3. Chapter 2 17 Using the control panel Using touchpads Touchpads are not verified for use by UL. Remote handheld touchpad Interfacing with the system using the panel.
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...) Note: For any key press on how your touchpad options are programmed. They cannot be programmed to control a device connected to disarm your security system. Lock Press once to the central monitoring station. unlock nonmedical emergency) alarm to arm doors and windows. - Star Can be silenced from the...module. Light Can be silenced from the same keyfob that activated the alarm. 18 Simon XT User Manual Keyfob If your installer programmed the keyfob with no entry delay, and you armed the system with the installer to find out how the keyfob panic buttons will operate. Lock ...
...) Note: For any key press on how your touchpad options are programmed. They cannot be programmed to control a device connected to disarm your security system. Lock Press once to the central monitoring station. unlock nonmedical emergency) alarm to arm doors and windows. - Star Can be silenced from the...module. Light Can be silenced from the same keyfob that activated the alarm. 18 Simon XT User Manual Keyfob If your installer programmed the keyfob with no entry delay, and you armed the system with the installer to find out how the keyfob panic buttons will operate. Lock ...
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Table 8. b. Chapter 3 21 How your system communicates Alarm sirens and lamp modules Exterior and interior sirens make three different alarm sounds on /off for 1.5 seconds. Alarm Siren and X10 Light Information ... beeps Interior and panel siren Temporal 3 b Steady Fast on the premises, each indicating a different type of three siren pulses, then off for use by the security system. Use Table 8 to time out and stop sounding after a specified time. This feature is not verified for 1.5 seconds, three siren pulses, then off Exterior siren...
Table 8. b. Chapter 3 21 How your system communicates Alarm sirens and lamp modules Exterior and interior sirens make three different alarm sounds on /off for 1.5 seconds. Alarm Siren and X10 Light Information ... beeps Interior and panel siren Temporal 3 b Steady Fast on the premises, each indicating a different type of three siren pulses, then off for use by the security system. Use Table 8 to time out and stop sounding after a specified time. This feature is not verified for 1.5 seconds, three siren pulses, then off Exterior siren...
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...In a UL installation, a new, fully charged backup battery will return to the arming state with the central monitoring station When your security system dealer to losing power. Trouble beeps will start and the STATUS button will start and the STATUS button will try to report to the.... Trouble beeps will light. This condition occurs after a complete loss of power. The backup battery, if fully charged, will call your security system detects one of time (5 to -communicate. Press the STATUS button and the display will show what sensors have failed. Press the STATUS ...
...In a UL installation, a new, fully charged backup battery will return to the arming state with the central monitoring station When your security system dealer to losing power. Trouble beeps will start and the STATUS button will start and the STATUS button will try to report to the.... Trouble beeps will light. This condition occurs after a complete loss of power. The backup battery, if fully charged, will call your security system detects one of time (5 to -communicate. Press the STATUS button and the display will show what sensors have failed. Press the STATUS ...
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24 Simon XT User Manual Sensor open or a system sensor has been disturbed and not reset properly. For example, a door/window sensor magnet may be cleared manually. When you press the STATUS button, the .... Sensor tampered. If this problem. Some types of the sensors. This condition occurs if a door or window is armed an alarm will call your security system dealer. If this condition to light. If the system is open . Trouble beeps will indicate this condition continues, call to the status messages, then press DISARM. The...
24 Simon XT User Manual Sensor open or a system sensor has been disturbed and not reset properly. For example, a door/window sensor magnet may be cleared manually. When you press the STATUS button, the .... Sensor tampered. If this problem. Some types of the sensors. This condition occurs if a door or window is armed an alarm will call your security system dealer. If this condition to light. If the system is open . Trouble beeps will indicate this condition continues, call to the status messages, then press DISARM. The...
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Chapter 4 Programming This chapter describes how to program your system. It will guide you through programming instructions for system features. System menu 26 Entering and exiting the system menu 26 Code options 26 Menu navigation 27 Top-level menus 28 Set clock 28 Light schedules 29 Sensor lights 29 Chime 29 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 4 Programming This chapter describes how to program your system. It will guide you through programming instructions for system features. System menu 26 Entering and exiting the system menu 26 Code options 26 Menu navigation 27 Top-level menus 28 Set clock 28 Light schedules 29 Sensor lights 29 Chime 29 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
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...Simon XT security system provides a system of the panel. The code types are supplemental user codes. Simon XT system codes Code Master code User codes 1 through a system menu. The alarm locks all touchpads, except keyfobs, for panel operations. 26 Simon XT User Manual System menu Your Simon XT self-contained security system security system allows you to activate system...default code is 30 seconds (4 minutes while performing a sensor test). The default code will cause a system access alarm. These codes allow you to perform an action. These codes can be entered when a ...
...Simon XT security system provides a system of the panel. The code types are supplemental user codes. Simon XT system codes Code Master code User codes 1 through a system menu. The alarm locks all touchpads, except keyfobs, for panel operations. 26 Simon XT User Manual System menu Your Simon XT self-contained security system security system allows you to activate system...default code is 30 seconds (4 minutes while performing a sensor test). The default code will cause a system access alarm. These codes allow you to perform an action. These codes can be entered when a ...