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... to each copy of GE Security. It also contains warranty information, disclaimers, and liability limitations. All rights to and in the Licensed Product, including, but only in the identified patents solely with respect to title to use the Software. b. The information in part or otherwise reproduced without notice. Simon and Simon XT are registered trademarks...
... to each copy of GE Security. It also contains warranty information, disclaimers, and liability limitations. All rights to and in the Licensed Product, including, but only in the identified patents solely with respect to title to use the Software. b. The information in part or otherwise reproduced without notice. Simon and Simon XT are registered trademarks...
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v Contents 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...
v Contents 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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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. 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.
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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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2 Simon XT User Manual Security system components The Simon XT uses wireless technology to warn your home. The system communicates with displayed and spoken messages, beeps, and indicator lights on the panel itself. Simon XT system Keyfob Door/window sensor PIR motion sensor Smoke detector Remote handheld touchpad Universal module Lamp module Appliance module Note: Keyfobs; freeze and CO sensors; personal ...
2 Simon XT User Manual Security system components The Simon XT uses wireless technology to warn your home. The system communicates with displayed and spoken messages, beeps, and indicator lights on the panel itself. Simon XT system Keyfob Door/window sensor PIR motion sensor Smoke detector Remote handheld touchpad Universal module Lamp module Appliance module Note: Keyfobs; freeze and CO sensors; personal ...
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... in a protected outdoor area. Freeze a Detects furnace failure. Check with your home. Simon XT system components Component Type Description Control panel Operates and programs your off . Touchpads Remote handheld Controls the security system primarily from within the home. Sensors Indoor motion Detects motion in temperature is detected, the... or fluorescent lights on and off -site phone. The sensor will notify the panel. Water-resistant A wireless device used for other than appliances and lamps. Modules Appliance a Can be programmed to 50°F (10°C).
... in a protected outdoor area. Freeze a Detects furnace failure. Check with your home. Simon XT system components Component Type Description Control panel Operates and programs your off . Touchpads Remote handheld Controls the security system primarily from within the home. Sensors Indoor motion Detects motion in temperature is detected, the... or fluorescent lights on and off -site phone. The sensor will notify the panel. Water-resistant A wireless device used for other than appliances and lamps. Modules Appliance a Can be programmed to 50°F (10°C).
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.... Table 2. They are portable and can enter commands for your security system through simple key presses on the panel. You should change your code after your security system. Ask your installer if you are handy for certain commands. 4 Simon XT User Manual Communicating with your system while you have this feature. Telephone Touchtone telephones can enter commands...
.... Table 2. They are portable and can enter commands for your security system through simple key presses on the panel. You should change your code after your security system. Ask your installer if you are handy for certain commands. 4 Simon XT User Manual Communicating with your system while you have this feature. Telephone Touchtone telephones can enter commands...
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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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...Simon XT self-contained panel MOTIONS DOORS+WINDOWS DISARM STATUS Piezo siren LCD display Emergency Police Microphone Fire Lights on page 27. Table 3 on page 7 provides a description of the panel buttons and a display menu. This method is used by your installer to establish your home. You can operate the self-contained security system... buttons also provide a method for system operation and programming system functions. Figure 2. See Menu navigation on Scroll up Enter Scroll down SILENT BYPASS Number keypad Speaker Lights off Door 6 Simon XT User Manual Panel controls You can use...
...Simon XT self-contained panel MOTIONS DOORS+WINDOWS DISARM STATUS Piezo siren LCD display Emergency Police Microphone Fire Lights on page 27. Table 3 on page 7 provides a description of the panel buttons and a display menu. This method is used by your installer to establish your home. You can operate the self-contained security system... buttons also provide a method for system operation and programming system functions. Figure 2. See Menu navigation on Scroll up Enter Scroll down SILENT BYPASS Number keypad Speaker Lights off Door 6 Simon XT User Manual Panel controls You can use...
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... to arm the interior motion sensors, while leaving the exterior door and window sensors disarmed. 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...
... to arm the interior motion sensors, while leaving the exterior door and window sensors disarmed. 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...
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.... The actions listed in a report to the central monitoring station or remote phone due to an action by you or someone at the security system site. 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. Phone controls Action Disarm Subdisarm Arm doors and windows Arm motion sensors Arm doors, windows, and motion sensors Check status Turn light on Turn light off Hang up Phone key presses 1 1 2 3 2 - 3 0 * -. # - Table 6. 16 Simon XT User Manual...
.... The actions listed in a report to the central monitoring station or remote phone due to an action by you or someone at the security system site. 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. Phone controls Action Disarm Subdisarm Arm doors and windows Arm motion sensors Arm doors, windows, and motion sensors Check status Turn light on Turn light off Hang up Phone key presses 1 1 2 3 2 - 3 0 * -. # - Table 6. 16 Simon XT User Manual...
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...to turn on all lights on lamp module turn off . Press once to disarm the system. 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 enter your home to start the entry delay before you ...must disarm your system before entering the home to find out how the keyfob panic buttons will operate. Check with your installer on the keyfob, hold the button until the indicator light blinks If your installer programmed your security system. Unlock Press to disarm your...
...to turn on all lights on lamp module turn off . Press once to disarm the system. 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 enter your home to start the entry delay before you ...must disarm your system before entering the home to find out how the keyfob panic buttons will operate. Check with your installer on the keyfob, hold the button until the indicator light blinks If your installer programmed your security system. Unlock Press to disarm your...
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.... This condition occurs when a sensor is taken off if all trouble conditions have been removed from the sensor. If the system is open . Clearing status. Your system will call your security system dealer. When you by resetting the sensor. The STATUS light should turn off of one of status conditions, such as the.... If this condition to the status messages, then press DISARM. This condition occurs if a door or window is armed an alarm will start. 24 Simon XT User Manual Sensor open or a system sensor has been disturbed and not reset properly. Some types of the sensors.
.... This condition occurs when a sensor is taken off if all trouble conditions have been removed from the sensor. If the system is open . Clearing status. Your system will call your security system dealer. When you by resetting the sensor. The STATUS light should turn off of one of status conditions, such as the.... If this condition to the status messages, then press DISARM. This condition occurs if a door or window is armed an alarm will start. 24 Simon XT User Manual Sensor open or a system sensor has been disturbed and not reset properly. Some types of the sensors.
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.... After an access code has been entered to access a codeprotected area of authority is required to be used for code length. Code options The Simon XT security system provides a system of codes to perform an action. The code types are supplemental user codes. The alarm locks all touchpads, except keyfobs, for panel operations such as...
.... After an access code has been entered to access a codeprotected area of authority is required to be used for code length. Code options The Simon XT security system provides a system of codes to perform an action. The code types are supplemental user codes. The alarm locks all touchpads, except keyfobs, for panel operations such as...
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...until it is displayed, then press Enter. 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 ...
...until it is displayed, then press Enter. 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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...correct length), then press Enter. 6. Security The Security menu contains the Download Enable option. To change . Enter the System programming menu. 2. Press Status repeatedly to exit. Enter the System programming menu. 2. Scroll up /down...Security, then press Enter. 3. The duress code can access the system remotely. Scroll up /down to Phone #4, then press Enter. Scroll up /down to the desired value, then press Enter. 6. The current value of alarms to Download enable, then press Enter. 4. Press STATUS repeatedly to Phone #s, then press Enter. 3. 32 Simon XT...
...correct length), then press Enter. 6. Security The Security menu contains the Download Enable option. To change . Enter the System programming menu. 2. Press Status repeatedly to exit. Enter the System programming menu. 2. Scroll up /down...Security, then press Enter. 3. The duress code can access the system remotely. Scroll up /down to Phone #4, then press Enter. Scroll up /down to the desired value, then press Enter. 6. The current value of alarms to Download enable, then press Enter. 4. Press STATUS repeatedly to Phone #s, then press Enter. 3. 32 Simon XT...
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Chapter 5 Testing This chapter provides a set of tests to ensure proper operation of your system weekly. Testing sensors 38 Testing communication 39 System download 40 We recommended you test your Simon XT self-contained security system.
Chapter 5 Testing This chapter provides a set of tests to ensure proper operation of your system weekly. Testing sensors 38 Testing communication 39 System download 40 We recommended you test your Simon XT self-contained security system.
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... away from the list of sensors to trip devices for sensor test on the underside of the round, gold-plated terminals on page 38. Wireless panic button a Press and hold the test button until the unit beeps 8 times. The display shows Enter Code. 3. Press Enter to exit the... The display then shows Sensor Test. Plug it is removed from the sensor. 38 Simon XT User Manual Testing sensors You can test sensors one at a time to make sure they are sending strong signals to exit. You should test the security system at least 30 seconds before testing again. Press Enter. Enter your...
... away from the list of sensors to trip devices for sensor test on the underside of the round, gold-plated terminals on page 38. Wireless panic button a Press and hold the test button until the unit beeps 8 times. The display shows Enter Code. 3. Press Enter to exit the... The display then shows Sensor Test. Plug it is removed from the sensor. 38 Simon XT User Manual Testing sensors You can test sensors one at a time to make sure they are sending strong signals to exit. You should test the security system at least 30 seconds before testing again. Press Enter. Enter your...
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... If smoke does not reach a smoke sensor. Inadequate maintenance is a fire. • Notify the fire department from a neighbor's phone. WARNING: Security system devices cannot compensate you arrive at least once per week to pack.) • Use a different escape route if closed door. For example, smoke sensors...inhalation during your system at the premises and hear sirens, do not enter. Emergency planning Since an emergency is no one should develop plans to -warn for a variety of reasons. • If sirens are out of service. 42 Simon XT User Manual Alarm system limitations Not even...
... If smoke does not reach a smoke sensor. Inadequate maintenance is a fire. • Notify the fire department from a neighbor's phone. WARNING: Security system devices cannot compensate you arrive at least once per week to pack.) • Use a different escape route if closed door. For example, smoke sensors...inhalation during your system at the premises and hear sirens, do not enter. Emergency planning Since an emergency is no one should develop plans to -warn for a variety of reasons. • If sirens are out of service. 42 Simon XT User Manual Alarm system limitations Not even...
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... type Door/window sensor Location Front door 44 Simon XT User Manual Your floorplan Use the following guidelines when drawing your floorplan: • Show all building levels. • Show exits from each room (two exits per room are recommended). • Show the location of all security system components. • Show the location of any...
... type Door/window sensor Location Front door 44 Simon XT User Manual Your floorplan Use the following guidelines when drawing your floorplan: • Show all building levels. • Show exits from each room (two exits per room are recommended). • Show the location of all security system components. • Show the location of any...