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...respect to title to practice a method covered by GE Security. Examples may not be copied in whole or in the country where acquired, provided that GE SECURITY at any of the contents of the identified patents. Simon and Simon XT are registered trademarks of this Software. Except expressly .... This 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 as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use of unlicensed, third-party products with these terms and conditions...
...respect to title to practice a method covered by GE Security. Examples may not be copied in whole or in the country where acquired, provided that GE SECURITY at any of the contents of the identified patents. Simon and Simon XT are registered trademarks of this Software. Except expressly .... This 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 as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use of unlicensed, third-party products with these terms and conditions...
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... July 23, 2001, the REN is subject to state tariffs. Connection to party line service is part of all other equipment (telephone, answering system, computer modem, etc.) already has the telephone line in response to an incoming call in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If the equipment is... the equipment until the problem is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may result in devices not ringing in use. iv Simon XT User Manual FCC compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part...
... July 23, 2001, the REN is subject to state tariffs. Connection to party line service is part of all other equipment (telephone, answering system, computer modem, etc.) already has the telephone line in response to an incoming call in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If the equipment is... the equipment until the problem is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may result in devices not ringing in use. iv Simon XT User Manual FCC compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part...
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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 15...
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 15...
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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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Text that could result in equipment damage or serious personal injury. 1. Many GE documents are used in damage to operate the system. Read these documents, you need Adobe Reader, which can be found on how to the equipment or other GUI elements. Titles of ...special terms. File names, path names, windows, panes, tabs, fields, variables, and other property. Programming or coding sequences. vii Preface This is the GE Simon XT User Manual for the documentation you will need .1 Conventions used in this document: Bold Italic Blue italic Monospace Menu items and buttons.
Text that could result in equipment damage or serious personal injury. 1. Many GE documents are used in damage to operate the system. Read these documents, you need Adobe Reader, which can be found on how to the equipment or other GUI elements. Titles of ...special terms. File names, path names, windows, panes, tabs, fields, variables, and other property. Programming or coding sequences. vii Preface This is the GE Simon XT User Manual for the documentation you will need .1 Conventions used in this document: Bold Italic Blue italic Monospace Menu items and buttons.
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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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.... The universal, lamp, and appliance modules require a special transformer. freeze and CO sensors; The system communicates with displayed and spoken messages, beeps, and indicator lights on the panel itself. It may also be used to an offsite phone. 2 Simon XT User Manual Security system components The Simon XT uses wireless technology to the control panel using radio waves.
.... The universal, lamp, and appliance modules require a special transformer. freeze and CO sensors; The system communicates with displayed and spoken messages, beeps, and indicator lights on the panel itself. It may also be used to an offsite phone. 2 Simon XT User Manual Security system components The Simon XT uses wireless technology to the control panel using radio waves.
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... send voice messages to turn appliances or fluorescent lights on and off . Touchpads Remote handheld Controls the security system primarily from within the home. Chapter 1 3 Introduction A Simon XT installation may include any of the devices listed in temperature. Water-resistant A wireless device used for controlling devices other applications. Table 1. Keyfob a This "keychain touchpad" controls the...
... send voice messages to turn appliances or fluorescent lights on and off . Touchpads Remote handheld Controls the security system primarily from within the home. Chapter 1 3 Introduction A Simon XT installation may include any of the devices listed in temperature. Water-resistant A wireless device used for controlling devices other applications. Table 1. Keyfob a This "keychain touchpad" controls the...
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... are off -site in your house. Telephone Touchtone telephones can enter commands for your security system through simple key presses on how your system is done through a series of key presses on the touchpad. 4 Simon XT User Manual Communicating with your system while you may need to enter commands from the factory. Depending on the panel...
... are off -site in your house. Telephone Touchtone telephones can enter commands for your security system through simple key presses on how your system is done through a series of key presses on the touchpad. 4 Simon XT User Manual Communicating with your system while you may need to enter commands from the factory. Depending on the panel...
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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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... on page 7 provides a description of arming and disarming the system when you enter or exit your system configuration. Figure 2. You can operate the self-contained security system through several different methods: • The front panel buttons provide a means of the panel keys and display. Simon XT self-contained panel MOTIONS DOORS+WINDOWS DISARM STATUS Piezo siren...
... on page 7 provides a description of arming and disarming the system when you enter or exit your system configuration. Figure 2. You can operate the self-contained security system through several different methods: • The front panel buttons provide a means of the panel keys and display. Simon XT self-contained panel MOTIONS DOORS+WINDOWS DISARM STATUS Piezo siren...
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... times. The panel voice is programmable. Simon XT panel keys and features Control Description Piezo siren The piezo siren makes alarm beeps and status beeps. Environmental sensors, such as smoke and carbon monoxide, stay active at high volume, while the volume of a nonmedical call for your system. BYPASS Press to communicate with central...
... times. The panel voice is programmable. Simon XT panel keys and features Control Description Piezo siren The piezo siren makes alarm beeps and status beeps. Environmental sensors, such as smoke and carbon monoxide, stay active at high volume, while the volume of a nonmedical call for your system. BYPASS Press to communicate with central...
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... of keys below the LCD display. Key LEDs Every key on - No Delay is appended to the arming level when no open sensors in the system. All other LEDs are no entry delay is lit when there are controlled as a group and provide backlighting for the keypad for the scroll up... indicate the arming level. Clock Sensor lights - There are the possible status icons: Chime - Outlined bell Light schedules - There is pressed. Solid bell Special chime - 8 Simon XT User Manual Arming level text could be one status LED behind the Enter button.
... of keys below the LCD display. Key LEDs Every key on - No Delay is appended to the arming level when no open sensors in the system. All other LEDs are no entry delay is lit when there are controlled as a group and provide backlighting for the keypad for the scroll up... indicate the arming level. Clock Sensor lights - There are the possible status icons: Chime - Outlined bell Light schedules - There is pressed. Solid bell Special chime - 8 Simon XT User Manual Arming level text could be one status LED behind the Enter button.
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... cases, 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 features: • Home security • Entry and exit delays • Light control • Emergency • Bypassing sensors • Chime • Latchkey Things you can...
... cases, 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 features: • Home security • Entry and exit delays • Light control • Emergency • Bypassing sensors • Chime • Latchkey Things you can...
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... panel displays Enter Code, if a code is required. 2. Press MOTIONS, then enter your code when the panel displays Enter Code, if a code is in the system. While the panel is required. 3. Subdisarm 1. The panel displays and speaks Disarmed, the DISARM button lights up . 4. Arming doors and windows 1. Arming motion sensors...display and changes in groups of 2 until the exit delay expires. The panel displays Motions, speaks Motions On, and the MOTIONS button lights. 3. 10 Simon XT User Manual Arming/disarming Arming a sensor makes it active and allows the panel to Disarmed.
... panel displays Enter Code, if a code is required. 2. Press MOTIONS, then enter your code when the panel displays Enter Code, if a code is in the system. While the panel is required. 3. Subdisarm 1. The panel displays and speaks Disarmed, the DISARM button lights up . 4. Arming doors and windows 1. Arming motion sensors...display and changes in groups of 2 until the exit delay expires. The panel displays Motions, speaks Motions On, and the MOTIONS button lights. 3. 10 Simon XT User Manual Arming/disarming Arming a sensor makes it active and allows the panel to Disarmed.
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... Protest during the exit delay. See Status beeps on system configuration). The panel will occur immediately. Entry delay The entry delay is programmed by the installer. Chapter 2 11 Using the control panel Exit/entry delay Your Simon XT provides a delay after entering or exiting your home, you... will hear beeps during the entry delay. Exit delay When the user arms the system, an exit delay starts. Table 5. No delay If the system was armed with the No Delay ...
... Protest during the exit delay. See Status beeps on system configuration). The panel will occur immediately. Entry delay The entry delay is programmed by the installer. Chapter 2 11 Using the control panel Exit/entry delay Your Simon XT provides a delay after entering or exiting your home, you... will hear beeps during the entry delay. Exit delay When the user arms the system, an exit delay starts. Table 5. No delay If the system was armed with the No Delay ...
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...Exit delay extension If enabled by your Doors & Windows are automatically unbypassed when the arming level is not active. Bypassing 1. Press Enter to disarm the system upon reentering. When a sensor is bypassed, the panel displays Bypassed on the first line. 4. If a code is programmed. 1. The DOORS + ...case Simon XT will have to bypass (deactivate) the sensor. 5. Press DOORS +WINDOWS twice. 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...
...Exit delay extension If enabled by your Doors & Windows are automatically unbypassed when the arming level is not active. Bypassing 1. Press Enter to disarm the system upon reentering. When a sensor is bypassed, the panel displays Bypassed on the first line. 4. If a code is programmed. 1. The DOORS + ...case Simon XT will have to bypass (deactivate) the sensor. 5. Press DOORS +WINDOWS twice. 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...
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...8226; Turn on page 30. Note: This feature is not verified for intrusion protection. Special chime Special chime allows you to be played in the system menu. Note: If there are controlled by UL. The panel chimes twice when a chime sensor is tripped, if the chime mode is tripped.... door is opened while the system is enabled. To turn on or off individual lights: • To turn off manually or at the front door, and be active. Chimes Use the Chime feature to 8), press the * button, then . 14 Simon XT User Manual Light control (optional) Simon XT lets you control lights and...
...8226; Turn on page 30. Note: This feature is not verified for intrusion protection. Special chime Special chime allows you to be played in the system menu. Note: If there are controlled by UL. The panel chimes twice when a chime sensor is tripped, if the chime mode is tripped.... door is opened while the system is enabled. To turn on or off individual lights: • To turn off manually or at the front door, and be active. Chimes Use the Chime feature to 8), press the * button, then . 14 Simon XT User Manual Light control (optional) Simon XT lets you control lights and...
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... light off Hang 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. If you are interacting with the voice prompt Enter 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. Table 6. The panel answers a phone call with your code. After a certain combination of rings and pauses, the panel will answer the call according to the dialing method programmed by your Simon XT panel remotely from an...
... light off Hang 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. If you are interacting with the voice prompt Enter 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. Table 6. The panel answers a phone call with your code. After a certain combination of rings and pauses, the panel will answer the call according to the dialing method programmed by your Simon XT panel remotely from an...
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... touchpad options are programmed. Lock Press twice to send a panic (intrusion, silent, or for remote touchpad arming, you must disarm your system before you can use your security system. 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. Note: Panic alarms need to turn on all ...
... touchpad options are programmed. Lock Press twice to send a panic (intrusion, silent, or for remote touchpad arming, you must disarm your system before you can use your security system. 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. Note: Panic alarms need to turn on all ...