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... reasonable notice, may audit Your use the Software on which You have purchased additional copies of the Software. Any similarity to this Agreement. Simon and Simon XT are registered trademarks of GE Security. "Licensed Product" means the Software and Documentation. All rights to each copy of the Software, in the country where acquired, provided that...
... reasonable notice, may audit Your use the Software on which You have purchased additional copies of the Software. Any similarity to this Agreement. Simon and Simon XT are registered trademarks of GE Security. "Licensed Product" means the Software and Documentation. All rights to each copy of the Software, in the country where acquired, provided that...
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... the requirements adopted by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of all other equipment (telephone, answering system, computer modem, etc.) already has the telephone line in series and ahead of devices that installed the equipment for you to disconnect the...this product. If they do, they will notify you in accordance with the limits for compliance could affect the operation of 0.3). iv Simon XT User Manual FCC compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio ...
... the requirements adopted by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of all other equipment (telephone, answering system, computer modem, etc.) already has the telephone line in series and ahead of devices that installed the equipment for you to disconnect the...this product. If they do, they will notify you in accordance with the limits for compliance could affect the operation of 0.3). iv Simon XT User Manual FCC compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio ...
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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...
... 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...
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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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vii Preface This is the GE Simon XT User Manual for the documentation you may be downloaded free from Adobe's website at the following conventions are provided as PDFs (portable document format). To ... before operating this document: Bold Italic Blue italic Monospace Menu items and buttons. Emphasis of books and various documents. (Electronic version.) Hyperlinks to operate the system. Titles of an instruction or point; Programming or coding sequences. Read these documents, you will need .1 Conventions used in equipment damage or serious personal injury...
vii Preface This is the GE Simon XT User Manual for the documentation you may be downloaded free from Adobe's website at the following conventions are provided as PDFs (portable document format). To ... before operating this document: Bold Italic Blue italic Monospace Menu items and buttons. Emphasis of books and various documents. (Electronic version.) Hyperlinks to operate the system. Titles of an instruction or point; Programming or coding sequences. Read these documents, you will need .1 Conventions used in equipment damage or serious personal injury...
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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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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; The security system uses sensors that the panel checks the status of each sensor to detect problems. If the ..., and appliance modules are not verified for use by UL. The system is supervised, meaning that communicate alarms to the control panel using radio waves. 2 Simon XT User Manual Security system components The Simon XT uses wireless technology to warn your home. It may also be used to control...
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; The security system uses sensors that the panel checks the status of each sensor to detect problems. If the ..., and appliance modules are not verified for use by UL. The system is supervised, meaning that communicate alarms to the control panel using radio waves. 2 Simon XT User Manual Security system components The Simon XT uses wireless technology to warn your home. It may also be used to control...
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... sensor will send a restore signal to the panel when the temperature rises to you through your security system. Water-resistant A wireless device used for other than appliances and lamps. It communicates to 50°F (10°C). ...security system. Sensors Indoor motion Detects motion in siren that sounds when carbon monoxide is detected. These sensors are not used for controlling devices other applications. Door/window Detects the opening of the devices listed in temperature is detected. Freeze a Detects furnace failure. Chapter 1 3 Introduction A Simon XT...
... sensor will send a restore signal to the panel when the temperature rises to you through your security system. Water-resistant A wireless device used for other than appliances and lamps. It communicates to 50°F (10°C). ...security system. Sensors Indoor motion Detects motion in siren that sounds when carbon monoxide is detected. These sensors are not used for controlling devices other applications. Door/window Detects the opening of the devices listed in temperature is detected. Freeze a Detects furnace failure. Chapter 1 3 Introduction A Simon XT...
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.... Remote handheld touchpad This touchpad gives you the option to operate your system while you may need to communicate with your system Sending commands or instructing your security system through simple key presses on the panel. Telephone Touchtone telephones can enter ... allows authorization to enter commands from the factory. Ask your system is programmed, you are off -site in your house. 4 Simon XT User Manual Communicating with your security system. Table 2. Depending on how your system is installed. Keyfob Keyfobs are portable and can enter commands ...
.... Remote handheld touchpad This touchpad gives you the option to operate your system while you may need to communicate with your system Sending commands or instructing your security system through simple key presses on the panel. Telephone Touchtone telephones can enter ... allows authorization to enter commands from the factory. Ask your system is programmed, you are off -site in your house. 4 Simon XT User Manual Communicating with your security system. Table 2. Depending on how your system is installed. Keyfob Keyfobs are portable and 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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... buttons also provide a method for system operation and programming system functions. You can operate the self-contained security system through several different methods: • The front panel buttons provide a means of the panel buttons and a display menu. This method is used by your installer to establish your home. 6 Simon XT User Manual Panel controls You can...
... buttons also provide a method for system operation and programming system functions. You can operate the self-contained security system through several different methods: • The front panel buttons provide a means of the panel buttons and a display menu. This method is used by your installer to establish your home. 6 Simon XT User Manual Panel controls You can...
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Fire and intrusion alarm beeps are disarmed. SILENT Press to determine system status. The panel voice is also used for entering access codes or other numerical data. Simon XT panel keys and features Control Description Piezo siren The piezo siren makes alarm beeps and status beeps....call the central monitoring station and notify them of a nonmedical call for your system. DISARM Press to communicate with central monitoring station after an alarm. The panel speaks arming level changes, system status, and voice chime sensor trips. Scroll up/scroll down Press to arm ...
Fire and intrusion alarm beeps are disarmed. SILENT Press to determine system status. The panel voice is also used for entering access codes or other numerical data. Simon XT panel keys and features Control Description Piezo siren The piezo siren makes alarm beeps and status beeps....call the central monitoring station and notify them of a nonmedical call for your system. DISARM Press to communicate with central monitoring station after an alarm. The panel speaks arming level changes, system status, and voice chime sensor trips. Scroll up/scroll down Press to arm ...
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.... Outlined bell Light schedules - These status LEDs indicate the arming level. No Delay is appended to the arming level when no open sensors in the system. 8 Simon XT User Manual Arming level text could be one status LED behind the Enter button.
.... Outlined bell Light schedules - These status LEDs indicate the arming level. No Delay is appended to the arming level when no open sensors in the system. 8 Simon XT User Manual Arming level text could be one status LED behind the Enter button.
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...that you must subdisarm the panel before accessing these areas 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 functions: • Arm perimeter (windows and doors) and interior (motion) sensors to indicate intruders. •...is similar to arm the interior motion sensors, while leaving the exterior door and window sensors disarmed. Home security The Simon XT allows you to control which sensors are active. interior 4 Arm doors/windows and motion sensors-both Description If your children...
...that you must subdisarm the panel before accessing these areas 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 functions: • Arm perimeter (windows and doors) and interior (motion) sensors to indicate intruders. •...is similar to arm the interior motion sensors, while leaving the exterior door and window sensors disarmed. Home security The Simon XT allows you to control which sensors are active. interior 4 Arm doors/windows and motion sensors-both Description If your children...
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.... While the panel is required. 2. Arming doors, windows, and motion sensors 1. The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in the system. The panel displays Doors + Windows & Motions, speaks Doors and Windows On, Motions On, and the DOORS+WINDOWS and MOTIONS buttons light up , ...press DISARM to return to generate an alarm when a door or window is opened, or when an unauthorized person enters a specific area. 10 Simon XT User Manual Arming/disarming Arming a sensor makes it active and allows the panel to Disarmed. The panel displays and speaks Subdisarmed, the DISARM button...
.... While the panel is required. 2. Arming doors, windows, and motion sensors 1. The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in the system. The panel displays Doors + Windows & Motions, speaks Doors and Windows On, Motions On, and the DOORS+WINDOWS and MOTIONS buttons light up , ...press DISARM to return to generate an alarm when a door or window is opened, or when an unauthorized person enters a specific area. 10 Simon XT User Manual Arming/disarming Arming a sensor makes it active and allows the panel to Disarmed. The panel displays and speaks Subdisarmed, the DISARM button...
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...). No delay If the system was armed with the No Delay feature activated, there will be no entry delay and the alarm will still beep at the beginning and end of the exit delay. Chapter 2 11 Using the control panel Exit/entry delay Your Simon XT provides a delay after entering or exiting your... home, you arm the system to disarm the system after entering the home.
...). No delay If the system was armed with the No Delay feature activated, there will be no entry delay and the alarm will still beep at the beginning and end of the exit delay. Chapter 2 11 Using the control panel Exit/entry delay Your Simon XT provides a delay after entering or exiting your... home, you arm the system to disarm the system after entering the home.
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... after the first press of the DOORS +WINDOWS button, then press the button again. 3. The display shows, for arming, enter your installer. Check with a wireless touchpad before opening a protected door. No Delay and speaks Doors and Windows On, No Entry Delay. Quick exit Use the quick exit feature when someone... then quickly re-enter your house (such as you would if you forgot your car keys.) In such a case Simon XT will restart your installer to give you must disarm the system with your exit delay to find out how this option is armed. If you close the designated door behind you...
... after the first press of the DOORS +WINDOWS button, then press the button again. 3. The display shows, for arming, enter your installer. Check with a wireless touchpad before opening a protected door. No Delay and speaks Doors and Windows On, No Entry Delay. Quick exit Use the quick exit feature when someone... then quickly re-enter your house (such as you would if you forgot your car keys.) In such a case Simon XT will restart your installer to give you must disarm the system with your exit delay to find out how this option is armed. If you close the designated door behind you...
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... controlled by UL. The panel display will show All Lights Off. 14 Simon XT User Manual Light control (optional) Simon XT lets you to 8), press the # button, then . You can : • Turn lights with unit number N (1 to install motion sensors in the System menu. The panel display will show All Lights On. Chimes Use the...
... controlled by UL. The panel display will show All Lights Off. 14 Simon XT User Manual Light control (optional) Simon XT lets you to 8), press the # button, then . You can : • Turn lights with unit number N (1 to install motion sensors in the System menu. The panel display will show All Lights On. Chimes Use the...
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... monitoring station or remote phone due to gain access. You must enter the correct code to an action by you or someone at the security system site. Phone controls Action Disarm Subdisarm Arm doors and windows Arm motion sensors Arm doors, windows, and motion sensors Check status Turn light ...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 Simon XT panel remotely from an offsite phone. 16 Simon XT User Manual Using an offsite phone If enabled by the ...
... monitoring station or remote phone due to gain access. You must enter the correct code to an action by you or someone at the security system site. Phone controls Action Disarm Subdisarm Arm doors and windows Arm motion sensors Arm doors, windows, and motion sensors Check status Turn light ...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 Simon XT panel remotely from an offsite phone. 16 Simon XT User Manual Using an offsite phone If enabled by the ...
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...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 disarm the system. Lock Press once to find out how the keyfob panic buttons will operate. Check with your installer on how your system...simultaneously for three seconds to send a panic (intrusion, silent, or for remote touchpad arming, you must disarm your system before you must enter your security system. Press again to avoid causing an alarm. unlock nonmedical emergency) alarm to disarm your home to start the entry ...
...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 disarm the system. Lock Press once to find out how the keyfob panic buttons will operate. Check with your installer on how your system...simultaneously for three seconds to send a panic (intrusion, silent, or for remote touchpad arming, you must disarm your system before you must enter your security system. Press again to avoid causing an alarm. unlock nonmedical emergency) alarm to disarm your home to start the entry ...