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... and promptly uninstall all associated media, printed materials, and electronic documentation accompanying the Software. Examples may include fictitious names of GE Security. Simon and Simon XT are registered trademarks of the Software. or 4,855,713. This license grant does not extend to the use of any kind.... This agreement provides a license from GE Security except where specifically permitted under US and international copyright law. If You do not install ...
... and promptly uninstall all associated media, printed materials, and electronic documentation accompanying the Software. Examples may include fictitious names of GE Security. Simon and Simon XT are registered trademarks of the Software. or 4,855,713. This license grant does not extend to the use of any kind.... This agreement provides a license from GE Security except where specifically permitted under US and international copyright law. If You do not install ...
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... documentation. refer to (i) disclaimer of law provisions. b. All provisions of this agreement is provided with the software), even if GE SECURITY has been advised of the possibility of such damages, nor for one (1) year from defects in subparagraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) thereof;...as provided in materials and workmanship under normal use for a particular purpose and, except as applicable, the Government's rights to GE SECURITY. tion of any other applicable jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by its terms. You further agree that for any hardware ...
... documentation. refer to (i) disclaimer of law provisions. b. All provisions of this agreement is provided with the software), even if GE SECURITY has been advised of the possibility of such damages, nor for one (1) year from defects in subparagraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) thereof;...as provided in materials and workmanship under normal use for a particular purpose and, except as applicable, the Government's rights to GE SECURITY. tion of any other applicable jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by its terms. You further agree that for any hardware ...
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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 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.
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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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... control panel using radio waves. personal help buttons; The system is supervised, meaning that communicate alarms to an offsite phone. Figure 1. Simon XT system Keyfob Door/window sensor PIR motion sensor Smoke detector Remote ...handheld touchpad Universal module Lamp module Appliance module Note: Keyfobs; and universal, lamp, and appliance modules are not verified for use by UL. freeze and CO sensors; 2 Simon XT User Manual Security system components The Simon XT uses wireless...
... control panel using radio waves. personal help buttons; The system is supervised, meaning that communicate alarms to an offsite phone. Figure 1. Simon XT system Keyfob Door/window sensor PIR motion sensor Smoke detector Remote ...handheld touchpad Universal module Lamp module Appliance module Note: Keyfobs; and universal, lamp, and appliance modules are not verified for use by UL. freeze and CO sensors; 2 Simon XT User Manual Security system components The Simon XT uses wireless...
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... panel Operates and programs your security system. Touchpads Remote handheld Controls the security system primarily from within the home. Sensors Indoor motion Detects motion in a protected outdoor area. Carbon monoxide a Detects carbon monoxide. Water-resistant A wireless device used for controlling devices other applications. Universal a Used for intrusion detection. a. Chapter 1 3 Introduction A Simon XT installation may include any of...
... panel Operates and programs your security system. Touchpads Remote handheld Controls the security system primarily from within the home. Sensors Indoor motion Detects motion in a protected outdoor area. Carbon monoxide a Detects carbon monoxide. Water-resistant A wireless device used for controlling devices other applications. Universal a Used for intrusion detection. a. Chapter 1 3 Introduction A Simon XT installation may include any of...
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... allows authorization to operate your system is programmed, you may need to enter an access code for your security system through simple key presses on the panel. You should change your code after your security system. System communication devices Device Description Control panel... are portable and can enter commands for certain commands. You can be carried off -site. Table 2. 4 Simon XT User Manual Communicating with your security system is shipped from any room in a purse or pocket. Telephone Touchtone telephones can enter commands through a series of...
... allows authorization to operate your system is programmed, you may need to enter an access code for your security system through simple key presses on the panel. You should change your code after your security system. System communication devices Device Description Control panel... are portable and can enter commands for certain commands. You can be carried off -site. Table 2. 4 Simon XT User Manual Communicating with your security system is shipped from any room in a purse or pocket. Telephone Touchtone telephones can enter commands through a series of...
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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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...installer to establish your home. You can operate the self-contained 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. Table 3 on Scroll up Enter Scroll down SILENT ...description of the panel buttons and a display menu. See Menu navigation on page 27. These buttons also provide a method for system operation and programming system functions. 6 Simon XT User Manual Panel controls You can use this method to program certain user features.
...installer to establish your home. You can operate the self-contained 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. Table 3 on Scroll up Enter Scroll down SILENT ...description of the panel buttons and a display menu. See Menu navigation on page 27. These buttons also provide a method for system operation and programming system functions. 6 Simon XT User Manual Panel controls You can use this method to program certain user features.
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... accessing these areas 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 functions: • Arm perimeter (windows and doors) and interior (motion) sensors to indicate intruders. • Control lights to be turned...
... accessing these areas 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 functions: • Arm perimeter (windows and doors) and interior (motion) sensors to indicate intruders. • Control lights to be turned...
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.../down to the sensor to prevent accidental alarms. • Close doors and windows before disarming the system upon returning home. • Be aware of the devices in your security system and learn how each one operates. • If you need pet lenses in your motion detectors...pets, ask your installer if you have regarding your security system is causing an accidental alarm. Canceling and preventing accidental alarms One of the display, system beeps, and indicator lights that indicate the current system status. Alarms The system provides a series of the display. Most accidental ...
.../down to the sensor to prevent accidental alarms. • Close doors and windows before disarming the system upon returning home. • Be aware of the devices in your security system and learn how each one operates. • If you need pet lenses in your motion detectors...pets, ask your installer if you have regarding your security system is causing an accidental alarm. Canceling and preventing accidental alarms One of the display, system beeps, and indicator lights that indicate the current system status. Alarms The system provides a series of the display. Most accidental ...
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... panel hangs up Phone key presses 1 1 2 3 2 - 3 0 * -. # - 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 on Turn... all lights off Hang up 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. Table 6. 16 Simon XT User Manual Using an offsite phone If enabled by...
... panel hangs up Phone key presses 1 1 2 3 2 - 3 0 * -. # - 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 on Turn... all lights off Hang up 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. Table 6. 16 Simon XT User Manual Using an offsite phone If enabled by...
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Figure 3. Note: Touchpads such as the remote handheld touchpad and the keyfob, are used to using the panel. Remote handheld touchpad 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 a remote handheld touchpad is similar to control the security system from any location within or near your home.
Figure 3. Note: Touchpads such as the remote handheld touchpad and the keyfob, are used to using the panel. Remote handheld touchpad 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 a remote handheld touchpad is similar to control the security system from any location within or near your home.
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Figure 4. They cannot be programmed to control a device connected to disarm your security system. unlock nonmedical emergency) alarm to arm doors, windows, and motion sensors. - - Lock Press twice to the central monitoring station. Unlock Press to a universal module....the keyfob, hold the button until the indicator light blinks If your installer programmed your system for 3 sec. 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 ...
Figure 4. They cannot be programmed to control a device connected to disarm your security system. unlock nonmedical emergency) alarm to arm doors, windows, and motion sensors. - - Lock Press twice to the central monitoring station. Unlock Press to a universal module....the keyfob, hold the button until the indicator light blinks If your installer programmed your system for 3 sec. 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 ...
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... off for 1.5 seconds, three siren pulses, then off Exterior siren Temporal 3 b Steady a. This feature is not verified for 1.5 seconds. b. Sirens are programmed by the security system. Table 8. Chapter 3 21 How your system communicates Alarm sirens and lamp modules Exterior and interior sirens make three different alarm sounds on /off for use by UL.
... off for 1.5 seconds, three siren pulses, then off Exterior siren Temporal 3 b Steady a. This feature is not verified for 1.5 seconds. b. Sirens are programmed by the security system. Table 8. Chapter 3 21 How your system communicates Alarm sirens and lamp modules Exterior and interior sirens make three different alarm sounds on /off for use by UL.
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...you there is not communicating with no AC power. You may still be replaced by installer) occurs if your security system dealer. This condition occurs if your security system detects one of power (AC and battery). Trouble beeps will show what sensors have failed. When power is ... central monitoring station. If AC power is not restored within a programmed period of power. Chapter 3 23 How your system communicates Trouble beeps Your security system is able to automatically test itself for 18 to 24 hours-depending on the load applied to -communicate. Trouble beeps...
...you there is not communicating with no AC power. You may still be replaced by installer) occurs if your security system dealer. This condition occurs if your security system detects one of power (AC and battery). Trouble beeps will show what sensors have failed. When power is ... central monitoring station. If AC power is not restored within a programmed period of power. Chapter 3 23 How your system communicates Trouble beeps Your security system is able to automatically test itself for 18 to 24 hours-depending on the load applied to -communicate. Trouble beeps...
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...the STATUS button and the display shows Sn # Name Tampered. RF jam detected. If this condition continues, call your security system dealer. The system will call your security system dealer. Some types of the sensors. Correct the problem by resetting the sensor. If the trouble condition was a low...This condition occurs when a sensor is physically tampered with, for example, Sn 1 Front Door Open. Clearing status. 24 Simon XT User Manual Sensor open or a system sensor has been disturbed and not reset properly. This condition occurs if a door or window is taken off if all ...
...the STATUS button and the display shows Sn # Name Tampered. RF jam detected. If this condition continues, call your security system dealer. The system will call your security system dealer. Some types of the sensors. Correct the problem by resetting the sensor. If the trouble condition was a low...This condition occurs when a sensor is physically tampered with, for example, Sn 1 Front Door Open. Clearing status. 24 Simon XT User Manual Sensor open or a system sensor has been disturbed and not reset properly. This condition occurs if a door or window is taken off if all ...
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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 Chapter 4 Programming This chapter describes how to program your system.
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... installation. Code options The Simon XT security system provides a system of authority is 30 seconds (4 minutes while performing a sensor test). Entering and exiting the system menu To enter the system menu, press the scroll up one level. The default code is used for panel operations. 26 Simon XT User Manual System menu Your Simon XT self-contained security system security system allows you to program certain...
... installation. Code options The Simon XT security system provides a system of authority is 30 seconds (4 minutes while performing a sensor test). Entering and exiting the system menu To enter the system menu, press the scroll up one level. The default code is used for panel operations. 26 Simon XT User Manual System menu Your Simon XT self-contained security system security system allows you to program certain...