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... product and the use the Software, but not limited to, copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, belong to GE SECURITY, and GE SECURITY retains title to or warranty of the license granted herein. It also contains warranty information, disclaimers, and liability limitations. ...conditions, do not agree with these terms and conditions. This agreement provides a license from GE Security except where specifically permitted under US and international copyright law. Simon and Simon XT are registered trademarks of this document: a. Document number: 466-2266C (November 2007). "...
... product and the use the Software, but not limited to, copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, belong to GE SECURITY, and GE SECURITY retains title to or warranty of the license granted herein. It also contains warranty information, disclaimers, and liability limitations. ...conditions, do not agree with these terms and conditions. This agreement provides a license from GE Security except where specifically permitted under US and international copyright law. Simon and Simon XT are registered trademarks of this document: a. Document number: 466-2266C (November 2007). "...
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iv Simon XT User Manual FCC compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with...of the FCC rules. This equipment may temporarily disconnect your service. FCC Part 15 registration number: B4Z-910C-SIMON. The plug and jack used to determine the maximum number of your local telephone company. See the installation ...limits are the REN without a decimal point. (For example, 03 is a REN of all other equipment (telephone, answering system, computer modem, etc.) already has the telephone line in their facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that may notify you ...
iv Simon XT User Manual FCC compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with...of the FCC rules. This equipment may temporarily disconnect your service. FCC Part 15 registration number: B4Z-910C-SIMON. The plug and jack used to determine the maximum number of your local telephone company. See the installation ...limits are the REN without a decimal point. (For example, 03 is a REN of all other equipment (telephone, answering system, computer modem, etc.) already has the telephone line in their facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that may notify you ...
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Chapter 3. Chapter 4. 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 3. Chapter 4. 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. 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 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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... Resource Library link. The most current versions of the product and detailed instructions on the computer screen. vii Preface This is the GE Simon XT User Manual for the documentation you register and log on our online publication library. Read these documents, you will need .1 Conventions ...panes, tabs, fields, variables, and other property. Text that may appear in this product. To access the library, go to operate the system. After you need Adobe Reader, which can be found on , you may be downloaded free from Adobe's website at the following conventions are...
... Resource Library link. The most current versions of the product and detailed instructions on the computer screen. vii Preface This is the GE Simon XT User Manual for the documentation you register and log on our online publication library. Read these documents, you will need .1 Conventions ...panes, tabs, fields, variables, and other property. Text that may appear in this product. To access the library, go to operate the system. After you need Adobe Reader, which can be found on , you may be downloaded free from Adobe's website at the following conventions are...
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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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... Door/window sensor PIR motion sensor Smoke detector Remote handheld touchpad Universal module Lamp module Appliance module Note: Keyfobs; 2 Simon XT User Manual Security system components The Simon XT uses wireless technology to warn your home. freeze and CO sensors; It may also be used to control lights and appliances within your family about intrusion, carbon ...
... Door/window sensor PIR motion sensor Smoke detector Remote handheld touchpad Universal module Lamp module Appliance module Note: Keyfobs; 2 Simon XT User Manual Security system components The Simon XT uses wireless technology to warn your home. freeze and CO sensors; It may also be used to control lights and appliances within your family about intrusion, carbon ...
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.... Simon XT system components Component Type Description Control panel Operates and programs your installer for other than appliances and lamps. If the inside temperature drops below 41°F (5°C), the sensor will send a restore signal to the panel when the temperature rises to your security system. Check with your security system. Table 1. Touchpads Remote handheld Controls the security system...
.... Simon XT system components Component Type Description Control panel Operates and programs your installer for other than appliances and lamps. If the inside temperature drops below 41°F (5°C), the sensor will send a restore signal to the panel when the temperature rises to your security system. Check with your security system. Table 1. Touchpads Remote handheld Controls the security system...
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.... Telephone Touchtone telephones can enter commands through simple key presses on the panel, touchpads, or a remote telephone. 4 Simon XT User Manual Communicating with your system is programmed, you may need to enter commands from the factory. They are off -site in your security system through simple key presses on page 26. Depending on how your...
.... Telephone Touchtone telephones can enter commands through simple key presses on the panel, touchpads, or a remote telephone. 4 Simon XT User Manual Communicating with your system is programmed, you may need to enter commands from the factory. They are off -site in your security system through simple key presses on page 26. Depending on how your...
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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. 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
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... security system through several different methods: • The front panel buttons provide a means of arming and disarming the system when you enter or exit your system configuration. The self-contained panel (Figure 2) provides the user interface for determining which sensors are active and determining system ... a description of the panel buttons and a display menu. These buttons also provide a method for system operation and programming system functions. See Menu navigation on page 27. 6 Simon XT User Manual Panel controls You can use this method to program certain user features.
... security system through several different methods: • The front panel buttons provide a means of arming and disarming the system when you enter or exit your system configuration. The self-contained panel (Figure 2) provides the user interface for determining which sensors are active and determining system ... a description of the panel buttons and a display menu. These buttons also provide a method for system operation and programming system functions. See Menu navigation on page 27. 6 Simon XT User Manual Panel controls You can use this method to program certain user features.
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...beeps (such as trouble or chime beeps, entry and exit delay beeps, or auxiliary alarm beeps) is also used for your system. Emergency Press and hold the Police button for entering access codes or other numerical data. Police Press and hold the Emergency button...arming. Door Covers the lower panel. * Lights on. # Lights off intrusion/burglary protection for voice reporting and remote phone control. Simon XT panel keys and features Control Description Piezo siren The piezo siren makes alarm beeps and status beeps. Standard text display While the panel...
...beeps (such as trouble or chime beeps, entry and exit delay beeps, or auxiliary alarm beeps) is also used for your system. Emergency Press and hold the Police button for entering access codes or other numerical data. Police Press and hold the Emergency button...arming. Door Covers the lower panel. * Lights on. # Lights off intrusion/burglary protection for voice reporting and remote phone control. Simon XT panel keys and features Control Description Piezo siren The piezo siren makes alarm beeps and status beeps. Standard text display While the panel...
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..., except for 30 seconds after a key is lit when there are four status LEDs behind the Enter button. Outlined bell Light schedules - Clock Sensor lights - 8 Simon XT User Manual Arming level text could be one status LED behind the row of the following: • Subdisarmed • Disarmed • Doors + Windows • Motions... other LEDs are the possible status icons: Chime - There is active. No Delay is appended to the arming level when no open sensors in the system.
..., except for 30 seconds after a key is lit when there are four status LEDs behind the Enter button. Outlined bell Light schedules - Clock Sensor lights - 8 Simon XT User Manual Arming level text could be one status LED behind the row of the following: • Subdisarmed • Disarmed • Doors + Windows • Motions... other LEDs are the possible status icons: Chime - There is active. No Delay is appended to the arming level when no open sensors in the system.
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... 1 Disarm 2 Arm door and window sensors-exterior 3 Arm motion sensors- 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. • Control lights to be turned...
... 1 Disarm 2 Arm door and window sensors-exterior 3 Arm motion sensors- 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. • Control lights to be turned...
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...+WINDOWS button lights up. 4. The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in groups of 3 until the exit delay expires. 10 Simon XT User Manual Arming/disarming Arming a sensor makes it active and allows the panel to Disarmed. The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps... in groups of 4 until the exit delay expires. Ensure that all doors and windows are announced on the panel display and changes in the system. The current arming level is opened, or when an unauthorized person enters a specific area. Press MOTIONS, then enter your code when the panel ...
...+WINDOWS button lights up. 4. The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in groups of 3 until the exit delay expires. 10 Simon XT User Manual Arming/disarming Arming a sensor makes it active and allows the panel to Disarmed. The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps... in groups of 4 until the exit delay expires. Ensure that all doors and windows are announced on the panel display and changes in the system. The current arming level is opened, or when an unauthorized person enters a specific area. Press MOTIONS, then enter your code when the panel ...
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... sensors cause immediate alarms when tripped. Exit delay The exit delay is armed. After you arm the system you to exit the home before the system is open, the system sounds protest beeps and automatically bypasses the open sensor (depending on page 20. See Status beeps on page... home. The panel will occur immediately. Chapter 2 11 Using the control panel Exit/entry delay Your Simon XT provides a delay after you enter the premises and disarm the system. If the system has not been disarmed by the end of the exit delay. Protest during the entry delay. See...
... sensors cause immediate alarms when tripped. Exit delay The exit delay is armed. After you arm the system you to exit the home before the system is open, the system sounds protest beeps and automatically bypasses the open sensor (depending on page 20. See Status beeps on page... home. The panel will occur immediately. Chapter 2 11 Using the control panel Exit/entry delay Your Simon XT provides a delay after you enter the premises and disarm the system. If the system has not been disarmed by the end of the exit delay. Protest during the entry delay. See...
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... opened and closed only once. Leave the designated door open the sensor while the system is programmed. 1. When a sensor is changed to get the newspaper). Scroll up to two minutes without causing an alarm. 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 disarm the system before entering your home. ...
... opened and closed only once. Leave the designated door open the sensor while the system is programmed. 1. When a sensor is changed to get the newspaper). Scroll up to two minutes without causing an alarm. 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 disarm the system before entering your home. ...
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... program lockout times when sensor-activated lights won't be played in the System menu. The panel display will be active. The chime sound, if programmed, will show All Lights Off. 14 Simon XT User Manual Light control (optional) Simon XT lets you to 8), press the * button, then . The panel ...display will not appear in your system, the Chime option will chime three times, if the special chime mode is ...
... program lockout times when sensor-activated lights won't be played in the System menu. The panel display will be active. The chime sound, if programmed, will show All Lights Off. 14 Simon XT User Manual Light control (optional) Simon XT lets you to 8), press the * button, then . The panel ...display will not appear in your system, the Chime option will chime three times, if the special chime mode is ...
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... and motion sensors Check status Turn light on Turn light off Turn all lights on Turn all lights off Hang up on you, the system is calling in Table 6 may be performed from an offsite phone. You must enter the correct code to the dialing method programmed by your...the installer, you can control your panel and the panel hangs up Phone key presses 1 1 2 3 2 - 3 0 * -. # - 16 Simon XT User Manual Using an offsite phone If enabled by you or someone at the security system site. After a certain combination of rings and pauses, the panel will answer the call according to gain access...
... and motion sensors Check status Turn light on Turn light off Turn all lights on Turn all lights off Hang up on you, the system is calling in Table 6 may be performed from an offsite phone. You must enter the correct code to the dialing method programmed by your...the installer, you can control your panel and the panel hangs up Phone key presses 1 1 2 3 2 - 3 0 * -. # - 16 Simon XT User Manual Using an offsite phone If enabled by you or someone at the security system site. After a certain combination of rings and pauses, the panel will answer the call according to gain access...
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... the central monitoring station. unlock nonmedical emergency) alarm to avoid causing an alarm. 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 turn off . Keyfob (keychain touchpad... turn on all lights on the keyfob, hold the button until the indicator light blinks If your installer programmed your security system. Press again to disarm the system. Star Can be programmed to control a device connected to find out how the keyfob panic buttons will operate. Lock...
... the central monitoring station. unlock nonmedical emergency) alarm to avoid causing an alarm. 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 turn off . Keyfob (keychain touchpad... turn on all lights on the keyfob, hold the button until the indicator light blinks If your installer programmed your security system. Press again to disarm the system. Star Can be programmed to control a device connected to find out how the keyfob panic buttons will operate. Lock...