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1. D RE jam detected i eir serenade ii 22 S safety terms and Symbols ona ix Security MENUS citroen URGE De t 30 sensor TALLO rin 22 sensor ONES spreen ee ETHER EUH 27 Sensor locations tirate 44 sensor low battery tee teer Redi Ee 22 SENSO OPE seess eege sensor tampered SENSD S dise erede Piquet e ei a tte Rede Emei slo dq BHO 26 Sis s a eres 11 SIE O PUL OMS ceti eege 32 smoke and heat detector locations 43 Smoke detecto amis iss tto sido 2 3 Speaker VOLUME jose isa 33 JS ger nda cera P RERO PRU 28 Status beep volume Jose oon needed ER 33 EC EE 20 EC 8 system battery Tallin reversi e tie does 21 system download system features i oisi tii system lirtatiOns s oup tiit iie eee nb a System MEN nsi eiii terea reu t e paira apto HESSE Ree EAR ERES 24 SyStemmuaptOBTar big oes meet EU Pato EP eres 29 system status d E T Iu I 37 COMMUNIC TION PN B 39 SOUS OFS M 38 timers touchpads trouble beeps 3 e eeu te a tuc rd e n OR e eoe 21 UNIDA 13 niversal module erected t t tn e ce 2 3 unlock button eio ena e REPRE PANE UA 18 EE Oe di evt eus 24 30 Ye Chime PORO ORO Oo er E E E E RE TS 14
2. 8 Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Housecode To change the Housecode 1 Enter the System Programming menu 2 Scroll up down to Light Control then press Enter 3 Scroll up down to Housecode then press Enter 4 Thecurrent option value A to O now flashes 5 Scroll up down to the desired value then press Enter 6 Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Lock Interval Each light unit numbers 1 to 8 that has been tied to a sensor can be programmed not to turn on during a certain time of day To program the Lock Interval l 2 3 4 5 6 7 Enter the System Programming menu Scroll up down to Light Control then press Enter Scroll up down to Lock Interval then press Enter Scroll up down to the unit number for which you want to program a lockout time then press Enter The current option value now flashes Program the start and end times See Light Schedules on page 35 Press STATUS repeatedly to exit System Tests This menu duplicates a higher level menu For more information See System tests on page 28 36 Simon XT User Manual Revision To display the firmware revision of the system 1 Scroll up down to Revision 2 Press STATUS to exit Contrast To adjust the Contrast of the display 1 Scroll up down to Contrast 2 press Enter 3 Scroll up down to increase and decrease the contrast setting 4 Press STATUS to save the setting and exit Note Changes in contrast are more noticeable whe
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4. vi Simon XT User Manual Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 dip IMEEM ix Conventions used in this documerit sere narinas dE EEN NEEN SES ix Safet terms and SUMbOIS oh ber te E da SUL dd dhdaawaw acl ix a o ada esa O F RU TATE Ux piedad qd 1 Security System components s sacas Re re nr E SUNSET A HERES a EES dee ad EE 2 Communicating with your system seseeeeeeeee ehh emn hr nnn 4 Using the control panel iii corrido poa AAA 5 Panel controls ssa tren tees SeaWaves ua ae res a us KR ERR ERAN ER natos 6 Standard text dISPIAW EE 8 SimomAT features saiem paris a DER ORE VERE CX OP RATER WR AP E TORT id RR 9 Dieter Lee io o Ea m 9 Home sec EE 9 EXT try delay ss gases eser RE bebe he e ceded Ge enue aie E 11 BUpassilgserisOre it A A A AS ts 12 AMS e ELE EEN 13 Light controlo alii os 14 A RN 14 E A 15 SIS Ee T 15 Usingan offsite EE 16 USING TOUCKPOdS EE 17 Remote handheld touclipad sessao EE Eed piii dE See 17 Keufob TOUCH Psico Gonos eoo A Saga as 18 How your system communicates oo oooooocccccoccccconcrcc rm 19 Status EE 20 Alarm sirens and lamp modules 20 Panelindicator lights ss sts Rep RR toa ara a ada L ada E EE RS A I RS 21 Trouble beeps 93 rr Re side PEDE OT RP XU E Er RE KR WE ES 21 POUM D Lus deua oo da DRE ARA 23 SYSTEM MENU iss sss ses a rte RE A ae RUPES a Id RE EIER LEE
5. Living room Bedroom e 44 Simon XT User Manual Your floorplan Use the following guidelines when drawing your floorplan e Show all building levels e Show exits from each room two exits per room are recommended e Show the location of all security system components e Show the location of any fire extinguishers Sensor and module locations Use Table 14 and Table 15 on page 45 to list your sensor and module locations Table 14 Sensor locations Sensor number Sensor name Sensor type Location Example Front door Door window sensor Front door 1 2 3 20 21 Appendix A 45 Reference information Table 14 Sensor locations continued Sensor number Sensor name Sensor type Location 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 55 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Table 15 X10 module locations Unit Location Unit Location 9 1 2 10 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 16 46 Simon XT User Manual Access codes Table 16 Access codes Code description 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 Delays Table 17 Del
6. EN ERE BERI REM 24 Entering and exiting the system men 24 cree oUm 24 Menu navigation ssa sa sessao de si ssa EFE RN exe Ree rr Seda USOS RACER UN ERES 25 SELCIOCK d 26 elen 27 Sensor leie 27 AA ERR aaen Ee hanntch bath Mie Ga dis de phate AEE kia eka suid gem sae tae ts 27 vii viii Simon XT User Manual Chapter 5 Appendix A SEWER ETE 28 System PKOGLOMIMING EE 29 REVISION EE 36 COMAS EP 36 D DD pra a TII TI A E ee a E RO 37 Testing EE 38 Testing COMMUNICATION sacer isto festa E RR QU 39 Reference information ranae ERE ERNEIEREN AA 41 Alarm system limitations rere rhet rrr RH A EC E REA reri ee A PEN EK 42 Emergency planning 5 5 5 nne ph RR pass ed ai sag bade a E RP EE RENE RI NER 42 Smoke and heat detector locations cece eee eet e eee e hh eh nne 43 YOU OO PIN uoce ceara con ere TAGS LAS Saeed NDS RA Uie eens ec a DER aan se 44 Sensor and module loca iii eia REGRA RA AAA ipid die aU tvi kis 44 ee TEE 46 DELAS x m 46 Preface This is the GE Simon XT User Manual This document includes an overview of the product and detailed instructions on how to operate the system Read these instructions and all ancillary documentation entirely before operating this product The most current versions of this and related documentation may be found on our online publication library To access the library go to our website at the fol
7. Sensor Test Comm Test System Download Revision Contrast Set clock If the panel loses both AC and battery power then upon restoring power the system time will default to midnight and blink indicating it has not been set correctly Your installer can set your system time to display in either 12 hour or 24 hour format Time of day format is HH MMx Where HH 01 to 12 12 hour format or 00 23 24 hour format MM 00 to 59 x a or p 12 hour format or none 24 hour format To reset the clock 1 os AD Mm e p pP Scroll up down until the display shows Set Clock Press Enter The display shows Enter Code Enter your master code with numeric keys Press Enter Press Enter again The display now flashes the hours Scroll up down to set the hours Press the Enter key to accept The display now flashes the minutes Scroll up down to set the minutes Press the Enter key to accept The display is now flashing the AM PM Scroll up down to set the AM PM 11 12 Press Enter to accept The display now shows the current time and stops flashing Press STATUS twice to exit Chapter 4 27 Programming Light schedules Simon XT will automatically turn certain lights on or off according to light schedules you can define in menu item System Programming Light Control Light Schedules See Light control optional on page 14 To enable or disable scheduled lights 1 Scroll up
8. To turn on all of the lights that are controlled by lamp modules press the button twice The panel display will show All Lights On To turn off all lights that are controlled by lamp modules press the button twice The panel display will show All Lights Off To turn on or off individual lights To turn on a light with unit number N 1 to 8 press the button then lt N gt The panel displays and speaks Light lt N gt On e To turn offa light with unit number N 1 to 8 press the button then lt N gt The panel displays and speaks Light lt N gt Off Chimes Use the Chime feature to signal when a protected door is opened while the system is disarmed The panel chimes twice when a chime sensor is tripped if the chime mode is enabled This feature allows you to be notified when family members are going in and out of your home The Chime and Special Chime features are turned on or off in the system menu See Chime on page 27 and See Special chime on page 28 Note If there are no chime sensors in your system the Chime option will not be in the System menu Voice chime Your installer may have programmed the system to speak the sensor name or make a custom chime sound when a chime sensor is tripped The chime sound if programmed will be played in place of the standard chime beeps Special chime Special chime allows you to install motion sensors in a patio or at the front door and be notified when someone is approaching those
9. a door or window is open or a system sensor has been disturbed and not reset properly For example a door window sensor magnet may have been removed from the sensor Your system will indicate this condition to you by causing the STATUS button to light When you press the STATUS button the display shows for example Sn 1 Front Door Open Correct the problem by resetting the sensor If this condition continues call your security system dealer Sensor tampered This condition occurs when a sensor is physically tampered with for example the cover is taken off of one of the sensors If the system is armed an alarm will occur Your system will indicate this condition to you by causing the STATUS button to light Trouble beeps will start Press the STATUS button and the display shows Sn Name Tampered Correct the problem by resetting the sensor If this condition continues call your security system dealer RF jam detected The panel receiver may be experiencing some interference The system will call to notify the central monitoring station about this problem Clearing status Some types of status conditions such as the alarm history must be cleared manually To clear system status press the STATUS button read and or listen to the status messages then press DISARM Ifthe trouble condition was a low system battery perform a sensor test The STATUS light should turn off if all trouble conditions have been corrected Chapter 4 Programming This
10. a new list of options accessible Pressing STATUS exits a menu and goes to the next higher level Programming options are arranged in a menu structure as outlined in Table 12 The top menu contains several features as well as the System Programming menu When accessing the System Programming or System Tests menu the panel prompts you to enter an access code To continue enter the master code then press Enter To program an option first navigate to that option until it is displayed then press Enter The option value will start flashing indicating that it is ready to be changed Use the scroll keys or enter a numerical value to change the option then press the Enter key to save the change Table 12 Simon XT system menu structure Top menu entry First submenu level Second submenu level Set Clock Light Schedules Sensor Lights Chime Special Chime System Tests Sensor Test Comm Test System Download System Programming Access Codes Master Code User Code 1 to 8 Duress Code Security Download Enable Phone s Phone 4 Timers Latchkey Time Siren Options Piezo Beeps Panel Voice Panel Piezo Alrm Status Beep Vol Speaker Volume Light Control Set Entry Lights Sensor Light Light Schedules Housecode Lock Interval 25 26 Simon XT User Manual Table 12 Simon XT system menu structure continued Top menu entry First submenu level Second submenu level System Tests
11. and user documentation For the latest product information contact your local supplier or visit us online at www gesecurity com Changes or modifications not expressly approved by GE Security can void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC Part 15 Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation fthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the affected equipment and the panel receiver to separate outlets on different branch circuits Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help ACTA Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules Located on this equipment is a label that contains among
12. areas These motion sensors are not used for intrusion protection The panel will chime three times if the special chime mode is enabled Note If there are no special chime sensors in your system the Special Chime option will not be shown in the System menu Chapter 2 15 Using the control panel Latchkey Use the latchkey feature to notify you via a remote phone if a family member does not arrive home at a predetermined time and disarm the system When this feature is active a latchkey alarm is reported if the premises are not disarmed by the programmed latchkey time For example if you set the Latchkey time for 3 00 p m and the system is not disarmed by that time a message is sent to your remote phone The latchkey feature can be activated during arming if a latchkey time is programmed To activate the latchkey feature 1 Press MOTIONS twice If a code is required enter your code after the first press of the MOTIONS button then press MOTIONS a second time 2 The panel MOTIONS light will blink and the exit delay will begin System status Press STATUS no code is required to cause the system to display and speak the following types of information Alarm conditions Alarm history Trouble conditions Open sensors e Bypassed sensors The STATUS button blinks when an active alarm exists The STATUS button is lit when an abnormal condition such as a trouble or open sensor exists in the system You can clear certa
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14. ccce eee ACCESS CODES Cp 0 DE Simon XT system quick reference 0 0 cesses 42 Simon XT User Manual Alarm system limitations Not even the most advanced alarm system can guarantee protection against burglary fire or environmental problems All alarm systems are subject to possible compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons If sirens are not placed within hearing range of persons sleeping in remote parts of the premises or if they are placed behind doors or other obstacles If intruders gain access through unprotected points of entry or areas where sensors have been bypassed If intruders have the technical means of bypassing jamming or disconnecting all or part of the system If power to sensors is inadequate or disconnected If freeze or any environmental sensors are not located in areas where the appropriate condition can be detected If smoke does not reach a smoke sensor For example smoke sensors cannot detect smoke in chimneys walls roofs or areas blocked by a closed door Sensors may not detect smoke in other levels of the building Sensors may not warn in time when fires are caused by smoking in bed explosions improper storage of flammables overloaded electrical circuits or other hazardous conditions If telephone lines are out of service Inadequate maintenance is the most common cause of alarm failure Therefore test your system at least once per week to be sure sensors sirens and phone communic
15. chapter describes how to program your system It will guide you through programming instructions for system features VSEE ENE ira sda e EG 49 CRE TR ERRARE RSS ER XA REGE AS 24 Entering and exiting the system menu 0 0 cece es 24 Oe GOONS PES 24 Menu HAVIGOHON os pes ces rit i eee PRESS ewe eee ewe neds 25 A a 26 Light SOARES A ee A es ee Le es 27 Ar CDD A E E 27 ge c 27 SPOT BIN LL eor Eee vedete vete d dated ed pre ees 28 hips po o PERPETUUM 28 PST PETITE Lose eL coe we ere eet ede ea es 29 DD ECCE CHEM 36 EE 36 24 Simon XT User Manual System menu Your Simon XT self contained security system security system allows you to program certain user options such as access codes time schedules or the system time These options are accessed through a system menu Entering and exiting the system menu To enter the system menu press the scroll up down buttons or the Enter button in the upper right of the panel Press STATUS to exit a menu or option edit mode and navigate up one level Pressing STATUS while in the top menu level exits the system menu The panel automatically exits the system menu after a few seconds of inactivity if no access code has been entered yet After an access code has been entered to access a code protected area of the system menu the timeout is 30 seconds 4 minutes while performing a sensor test Code options The Simon XT security system provides a system of codes to be entered when a certai
16. cts Simon XT User Manual Security system components The Simon XT uses wireless technology to warn your family about intrusion carbon monoxide and fire It may also be used to control lights and appliances within your home The system communicates with a central monitoring station and sends voice messages to an off site phone Note The universal lamp and appliance modules require a special transformer Figure 1 Simon XT system Door window sensor PIR motion sensor Keyfob touchpad Smoke detector Remote handheld touchpad Universal module Lamp module Appliance module The security system uses sensors that communicate alarms to the control panel using radio waves The system is supervised meaning that the panel checks the status of each sensor to detect problems If the panel detects trouble it will notify you with displayed and spoken messages beeps and indicator lights on the panel itself Chapter 1 Introduction A Simon XT installation may include any of the devices listed in Table 1 Table 1 Simon XT system components Component Type Description Control panel Operates and programs your security system It communicates to you through displayed and spoken messages The panel can communicate to a central monitoring station and send voice messages to your off site phone Touchpads Remote handheld Controls the security system primarily from within the
17. home Keyfob Controls the security system from within or near the outside of your home Sensors Indoor motion Detects motion in a protected indoor area When motion is detected the panel may respond by sounding chimes or an alarm Outdoor motion Detects motion in a protected outdoor area When motion is detected the system may respond by sounding chimes or turning on outside lights These sensors are not used for intrusion detection Door window Detects the opening of a door or window Smoke Detects smoke or a significant rise in temperature They have a built in siren that sounds when smoke or a significant rise in temperature is detected Freeze Detects furnace failure If the inside temperature drops below 41 F 5 C the sensor will notify the panel The sensor will send a restore signal to the panel when the temperature rises to 50 F 10 C Carbon monoxide Detects carbon monoxide They have a built in siren that sounds when carbon monoxide is detected Water resistant A wireless device used for activating police medical or auxiliary personal help button alarms through your security system Modules Appliance Can be programmed to turn appliances or fluorescent lights on and off Lamp Can be programmed to turn nonfluorescent lights on and off Universal Used for controlling devices other than appliances and lamps Check with your installer for other applications 4 Simon XT User Manual Communicating wit
18. is enabled Note This menu option will not appear if no chime sensors are in your system 28 Simon XT User Manual Special chime To enable or disable the Special Chime feature 1 Scroll up down until the display shows Chime 2 Press Enter The current setting will flash 3 Scroll up down to toggle Special Chime On Off 4 Press Enter The setting will stop flashing 5 Press STATUS to exit An outlined bell icon will appear in the display when Special Chime 1s enabled Note This menu will not appear if Special Chime sensors are not in your system System tests The Simon XT system tests include Sensor Test See Testing sensors on page 38 Comm Test See Testing communication on page 39 e System download System download You can initiate a download call to program your system with the settings specified by your installer To initiate a download 1 Scroll up down till the display shows System Tests Press Enter The display shows Enter Code Enter your master code with numeric keys Press Enter The display now shows Sensor Test Scroll up down till the display shows System Download Press Enter The display shows Download In Progress Wait while your system calls the download center Display will show the result of the download If the display shows Download Fail contact your dealer Press STATUS twice to exit 2 A cJ OX hn Geo Zi Note Use this feature only when instructed by your installer or dealer Chapter
19. them of a nonmedical call for help Emergency Press and hold the Emergency button for two seconds or press twice quickly to call the central monitoring station and notify them of a nonmedical call for help Fire Press and hold the Fire button for two seconds or press twice quickly to call the central monitoring station and notify them of a nonmedical call for help Microphone Used to communicate with central monitoring station after an alarm Scroll up scroll down Press to scroll through lists of similar items Enter Press to select a particular menu item or commit to memory a menu item that has just been programmed Numeric keypad Twelve key telephone type keypad 0 through 9 for entering access codes or other numerical data Speaker Provides voice output and sounds key beeps The panel speaks arming level changes system status and voice chime sensor trips The panel voice is also used for voice reporting and remote phone control Door Covers the lower panel S Lights on Lights off 7 Simon XT User Manual Standard text display While the panel is idle the following text displays Display line 1 Arming level Display line 2 HH MMx Time and status icons Arming level text could be one of the following e Subdisarmed e Disarmed Doors Windows Motions Doors Windows amp Motions The phrase No Delay is appended to the arming l
20. 4 29 Programming System programming To enter the System Programming menu l 2 3 4 Enter the system menu Scroll up down to System Programming then press Enter The panel displays Enter Code Enter your master code then press Enter At this point you are in the System Programming submenu At this level the following items are accessible e e e Access Codes Security Phone s Timers Siren Options Light Control System Tests The sections below describe the options that you can program in the System Programming menu Access codes There are three types of access codes master user and duress e The master code is your most powerful code and can be used for all user operations including programming There are eight user codes which can be used for many user operations but not subdisarming programming or bypassing sensors The duress code when used in place of another user code generates a silent duress alarm which is reported to the central monitoring station Master code To change the master code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Enter the System Programming menu Scroll up down to Access Codes then press Enter Scroll up down to Master Code then press Enter The current value of the code now flashes Enter a new code use correct length then press Enter Press STATUS repeatedly to exit The initial value of the master code is 123 1234 12345 or 123456 depending on the installer prog
21. A AC A AU 9 JONES VOU PAW Os oo aseo perda Bo Ge oe a E q E qa EE 9 I Fr LO MEME PITT 9 EEN ABRO usi cruel eee Ce tee WM hae dra eA 11 Bypassing SENSOR ace quo ies RAS CRGO HOO GR GC LE GR EROR 12 MIS sand Gross aba rd dee chad RES kick Sig pepe 13 Light control optional se scenes unas ras re ea e AEN 14 e so Gon eI EE REN IDA O Da aa anda 14 f rP 15 MT T En TEE 15 o ISO PHONE ps pao e use vue EEN ee Ne RARE EE S 16 Using iouchpads jaca bia weed Bea LAS ao ORG ren DS e e 17 Remote handheld touchpad cece 17 Rewobob touchpad o ss e sra mas eR ER Roe x ERR 18 Simon XT User Manual Panel controls You can operate the Simon XT 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 home These buttons also provide a method for determining which sensors are active and determining system status e Asetofthree fast action keys provide immediate communication with the central monitoring station to report police fire or auxiliary alarms The more complex operating functions are achieved using a combination of the panel buttons and a display menu This method is used by your installer to establish your system configuration You can use this method to program certain user features See Menu navigation on page 25 The Simon XT panel Figure 2 provides the user interface for system operation and programming syste
22. Simon XT Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks and patents Software license agreement Copyright O 2007 GE Security All rights reserved This document may not be copied in whole or in part or otherwise reproduced without prior written consent from GE Security except where specifically permitted under US and international copyright law Document number 466 2266B March 2007 The information in this document is subject to change without notice GE Security Inc GE Security assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions and specifically disclaims any liabilities losses or risks personal or otherwise incurred as a consequence directly or indirectly of the use or application of any of the contents of this document For the latest documentation contact your local supplier or visit us online at www gesecurity com This publication may contain examples of screen captures and reports used in daily operations Examples may include fictitious names of individuals and companies Any similarity to names and addresses of actual businesses or persons is entirely coincidental GE and the GE monogram are registered trademarks of General Electric Company Simon XT product and logo are registered trademarks of GE Security Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products This product and the use of this product may be covered
23. Ze Zei Scroll up down to the desired value then press Enter 7 Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Sensor Light In this menu each sensor can be tied to a unit number For example a light in a room can be set up to turn on when a motion sensor in that room is tripped To set up Sensor Light 1 Enter the System Programming menu Scroll up down to Light Control then press Enter Scroll up down to Sensor Light then press Enter The number and name of the first sensor are displayed along with its associated unit number Scroll up down to the sensor you want to set up then press Enter The current option value now flashes 1 to 8 or Off Scroll up down to the desired value or enter a numerical value then press Enter Pos Dd E i Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Chapter 4 35 Programming Light Schedules In this menu a light schedule can be programmed for each unit number 1 to 8 To program Light Schedules l Enter the System Programming menu 2 Scroll up down to Light Control then press Enter 3 Scroll up down to Light Schedules then press Enter 4 Scroll up down to the desired light schedule as defined by the unit number then press Enter 5 The current option value now flashes 6 Enter the desired start time by entering the hours minutes and AM PM press Enter after programming each part 7 Enter the desired end time by entering the hours minutes and AM PM press Enter after programming each part
24. aker for key presses and alarm sounds The numerical range is 1 to 8 The default value is 8 To program Speaker Volume l o ot on Enter the System Programming menu Scroll up down to Siren Options then press Enter Scroll up down to Speaker Volume then press Enter The current value of this option now flashes 1 to 8 Scroll up down to the desired value then press Enter Press STATUS repeatedly to exit 33 34 Simon XT User Manual Light control optional You can control certain lights by using X 10 lamp appliance or universal modules As set up by the installer these modules have unit numbers from 1 to 8 and are set to the same housecode These lights can be turned on for certain arming operations when a sensor is tripped or based on a time schedule Light Control includes e Set entry lights e Sensor lights e Light schedules Housecode Sensor activated light lockout time Set Entry Lights In this menu each unit number can be set up as an entry light These lights flash the arming level when the system is armed For example an entry light flashes twice when the system is armed to Level 2 Doors Windows To Set Entry Lights 1 Enter the System Programming menu Scroll up down to Light Control then press Enter Scroll up down to Set Entry Lights then press Enter Scroll up down to the unit number you want to set up then press Enter The current option value flashes On or Off Qv UN po
25. ation are all working correctly Although having an alarm system may make you eligible for reduced insurance premiums the system is no substitute for insurance A WARNING Security system devices cannot compensate you for the loss of life or property Emergency planning Since an emergency is always unexpected you should develop plans to help prepare for a variety of emergency situations Periodically discuss and rehearse emergency plans to include the following Understand how to use your security system Know the normal state of doors and windows open closed or locked Escape fast Do not stop to pack Use a different escape route if closed doors feel hot to the touch Crawl and hold your breath as much as possible to help reduce smoke inhalation during your escape Meet at a designated outdoor location Emphasize that no one should return to the premises if there is a fire Notify the fire department from a neighbor s phone Emphasize that no one should enter the premises if they hear sirens in the house If you arrive at the premises and hear sirens do not enter Call for emergency assistance from a neighbor s phone Appendix A 43 Reference information Smoke and heat detector locations Selecting a suitable location is critical to the operation of smoke alarms Figure 5 shows some typical floorplans with recommended smoke and heat detector locations Use these location guidelines to optimize performance and r
26. ays Delay Time Exit delay Entry delay Table 18 Simon XT sys em quick reference Appendix A Reference information Control panel Remote touchpad Keyfob touchpad Telephone Level 0 Subdisarm Enter the master code while the o the system system is disarmed Level 1 Disarm DISARM access code K the system Hid e Level 2 Arm doors DOORS WINDOWS access code if arm O e and windows required Windows O Level 3 Arm MOTIONS lt access code gt lif required NL e motion sensors Sensors Q Level 4 Arm doors DOORS WINDOWS access code lif ARM ARM e 9 windows motions required MOTIONS possa C eO o 0 Activate no delay DOORS WINDOWS DOORS WINDOWS arm e ARM O O e e E Doors amp Doors amp Appends No Delay to arming level Windows Windows text Activate latchkey MOTIONS lt access_code gt if required ARM ARM 0 0 MOTIONS Sensors Q Sensors e O O O Activate panic Press Fire Emergency or Police twice Hold both Hold both alarm within 3 sec or hold it for 2 sec GE GE for 3 sec O for 3 sec Check system STATUS O 9 status STATUS Toggle chime or Scroll to Chime or Special Chime special chime mode Enter toggle On Off Enter Bypass a sensor BYPASS lt master_code gt scroll to the sensor BYPASS Time activated Scroll to Light Schedules Enter toggle lights on off On Off Enter Sensor acti
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28. bypasses the open sensor depending on system configuration Exit delay The exit delay is the amount of time the system gives you to exit the home before the system is armed This is programmed by the installer After you arm the system you will hear beeps during the exit delay See Status beeps on page 20 Silent exit The silent exit feature silences the status beeps that accompany the exit delay See Status beeps on page 20 Press SILENT after you arm the system to silence status beeps The panel will still beep at the beginning and end of the exit delay Note Enabling silent exit doubles the exit delay time Entry delay The entry delay is the amount of time the system gives you to disarm the system after entering the home This is programmed by the installer When you enter your home you will hear beeps during the entry delay See Status beeps on page 20 11 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 opening a protected door Check with your installer to find out how this option is programmed 1 Close all doors and windows 2 Press DOORS WINDOWS twice If a code is required for arming enter your code after the first press of the DOORS WINDOWS button then press the button again 3 The panel displays Door
29. ceive a different number of status beeps if you press the buttons quickly Activity Beep Response Doors Windows Exit delay and Entry delay beeps sound two times every five seconds and two times per second during the last ten seconds If silent exit is used the exit delay beeps will only sound twice when you arm and twice when the exit delay expires Motions Exit delay and Entry delay beeps sound three times every five seconds and three times per second during the last ten seconds If silent exit is used the exit delay beeps will only sound three times when you arm and three times when the exit delay expires Doors Windows and Motions Exit delay and Entry delay beeps sound four times every five seconds and four times per second during the last ten seconds If silent exit is used the exit delay beeps will only sound four times when you arm and four times when the exit delay expires Disarm One beep Chime Two beeps Special chime Three beeps Trouble beeps Six beeps every minute Press STATUS to stop beeps for four hours No activity beeps Twenty beeps every minute for five minutes Feature must be programmed by the installer Alarm sirens and lamp modules Exterior and interior sirens make three different alarm sounds on the premises each indicating a different type of alarm Sirens are programmed by the installer to time out and stop sounding after a specified time Use Table 9 to un
30. chen window without causing an alarm Bypassed sensors are automatically unbypassed when the arming level is changed to a level where the sensor is not active Bypassing 1 Press BYPASS and enter the master code 2 Scroll up down until you reach the sensor to be bypassed 3 The display shows for example Sn 1 Front Door on the first line 4 Press Enter to bypass deactivate the sensor 5 When a sensor is bypassed the panel displays Bypassed on the second line Chapter 2 13 Using the control panel Unbypassing 1 Press BYPASS and enter the master code 2 Scroll up down to the sensor to be unbypassed The sensor must be currently bypassed 3 Press Enter to unbypass reactivate the sensor 4 The panel removes the word Bypassed from the second line of the display Alarms The system provides a series of alarms that indicate an unusual occurrence When an alarm is active the panel displays Alarm Alarm Alarm Press Status Alarms are canceled by entering a valid master or user code After alarms are canceled the system will be disarmed Canceling and preventing accidental alarms One of the biggest concerns you might have regarding your security system is causing an accidental alarm Most accidental alarms occur when leaving the residence after arming the system or before disarming the system upon your return There is a communicator delay dialer delay of 30 seconds programmed into this panel The panel will delay 30 se
31. conds before dialing the central monitoring station remote phone to send reports You can have your installer program this delay time between 0 and 254 seconds To cancel an accidental alarm before the programmed dialer delay time expires enter your access code Guidelines for preventing accidental alarms Use the following guidelines to prevent accidental alarms Close doors and windows before you leave your house e Gather your belongings so you can exit immediately after arming the system e Always enter and exit within the programmed delay times Make sure you leave through a door that has a delay time set for it Disarm your system immediately upon returning home Be aware of the devices in your security system and learn how each one operates Ifyou have pets ask your installer if you need pet lenses in your motion detectors e Check the location of your smoke detectors Smoke detectors near bathrooms and kitchens can be tripped by steam and smoke from cooking e Make a note of the display system beeps and indicator lights that indicate the current system status 14 Simon XT User Manual Light control optional Simon XT lets you control lights and appliances using lamp appliance or universal modules You can Turn lights with unit numbers 1 to 8 on or off manually or at a specific time e Turn on lights when a sensor is tripped You can program lockout times when sensor activated lights won t be active
32. derstand the siren sounds used by the security system Table 9 Alarm Siren and X10 Light Information Function Fire Intrusion Emergency X10 Lights Steady Flashing Steady X10 Siren Steady Steady Alarm beeps Interior and panel siren Temporal 3 Steady Fast on off Exterior siren Temporal 3 Steady a Temporal 3 refers to a continuous pattern of three siren pulses then off for 1 5 seconds three siren pulses then off for 1 5 seconds Panel indicator lights Use Table 10 to understand the panel indicator lights Table 10 Panel indicator lights Button DOORS WINDOWS When button light is on Doors Windows armed Chapter 3 How your system communicates When the button flashes Doors Windows armed and no entry delay on A Chime Solid bell Door will cause chime MOTIONS Motions armed Motion sensors armed and latchkey on DISARM System disarmed System subdisarmed STATUS System trouble open sensor or System in alarm bypassed sensor Enter There are no open sensors A Special chime Outlined bell Motion will cause chime Light schedules Clock Time activated lights feature enabled Sensor activated lights feature enabled Latchkey on Key Q Sensor lights Light bulb 3 Latchkey feature enabled Trouble beeps Your security system is able to automatically test itself for e Power failures e Low batteries e Nonworking sensors Co
33. dly to exit If any of the sensors did not test successfully and you want to terminate the test press STATUS The panel display will show Sensor Test Fail or Aborted The display then shows Sensor Test Press STATUS once to exit the system test If a sensor test fails call your security dealer Table 13 How to trip devices for sensor test Device To trip device Door window sensor Open the secured door or window Freeze sensor Apply ice to the sensor Do not allow the sensor to get wet Water sensor Press a wet rag or wet finger over both of the round gold plated terminals on the underside of the sensor Carbon monoxide sensor Unplug the CO alarm Plug it back in and press the test reset button until the unit beeps 8 times Glass guard sensor Tap the glass 3 or 4 inches 6 to 8 cm from the sensor Motion sensor Avoid the motion sensor s view for five minutes then enter its view Shock sensor Tap the glass twice away from the sensor Wait at least 30 seconds before testing again Smoke sensor Press and hold the test button until the system sounds transmission beeps Wireless panic button Press and hold the appropriate panic button for three seconds Keyfob touchpad Press and hold lock and unlock simultaneously for three seconds Remote handheld touchpad Press and hold the two emergency buttons simultaneously for three seconds Chapter 5 39 Testing Testing communication Test communication be
34. down until the display reads Light Schedules 2 Press Enter The current setting will flash 3 Scroll up down to toggle scheduled lights On Off 4 Press Enter The setting will stop flashing 5 Press STATUS to exit A clock icon appears in the display when scheduled lights are enabled Note This menu option will not appear if no light schedules are defined Sensor lights Simon XT automatically turns certain lights on or off when certain sensors are tripped For example you can set a basement light to turn on when the door to the basement is opened You can associate sensors with lights in menu item System Programming Light Control Sensor Light See Light control optional on page 14 To enable or disable sensor activated lights 1 Scroll up down until the display shows Sensor Lights 2 Press Enter The current setting will flash 3 Scroll up down to toggle the sensor activated lights On Off 4 Press Enter The setting will stop flashing 5 Press STATUS to exit A light bulb icon will appear in the display when Sensor Lights are enabled Note This menu option will not appear if no sensor lights have been defined Chime To enable or disable the Chime feature 1 Scroll up down until the display shows Chime 2 Press Enter The current setting will flash 3 Scroll up down to toggle Chime On Off 4 Press Enter The setting will stop flashing 5 Press STATUS to exit A solid bell icon will appear in the display when Chime
35. educe the chance of false alarms Before mounting alarms program learn them into memory and do a sensor test from the alarm s intended location to ensure good RF communication to the panel Locate the alarm in environmentally controlled areas where the temperature range is between 40 and 100 F 5 and 38 C and the humidity 1s between 0 and 9096 noncondensing Locate alarms away from ventilation sources that can prevent smoke from reaching the alarm Locate ceiling mounted alarms in the center of the room or hallway at least 4 in 10 cm away from any walls or partitions Locate wall mounted alarms so the top of the alarm is 4 to 12 in 10 to 31 cm below the ceiling Inrooms with sloped peaked or gabled ceilings locate alarms 3 ft 0 9 m down or away from the highest point of the ceiling When mounting to suspended ceiling tile the tile must be secured with the appropriate fasteners to prevent tile removal Note Do not mount the alarm to the metal runners of suspended ceiling grids The metal runners can draw the magnet s field away from the alarm s reed switch and cause a false tamper alarm Figure 5 Smoke detector locations O Required smoke detector Optional smoke detector Heat detector e e 9 Bedroom Hall Bedroom Living Dining room room y Dining Kitchen Bedroom Bedroom room e e Recreation room Living room Basement Living room e IS Bedroom
36. ephone Disable sensors so you can leave a window open while the system is armed Get an audio alert when a protected door is opened while the system is disarmed Have the system notify you if your children do not arrive at home by a predetermined time Home security The Simon XT allows you to control which sensors are active at any given time Table 5 describes the five arming levels that you can set from the control panel Table 5 Simon XT arming levels Level Function Description 0 Subdisarm If your system includes 24 hour protection sensors on items such as gun or jewelry cases you must subdisarm the panel before accessing these areas to avoid causing an alarm Environmental sensors such as smoke and carbon monoxide stay active at all times 1 Disarm In this level only 24 hour sensors are active 2 Arm door and window This level arms the door and window sensors while leaving the interior motion sensors sensors exterior disarmed 3 Arm motion sensors This level allows you to arm the interior motion sensors while leaving the exterior door interior and window sensors disarmed 4 Arm doors windows and This level allows you to arm the interior motion sensors and the exterior door and motion sensors both window sensors disarmed 9 10 Simon XT User Manual Arming disarming Arming a sensor makes it active and allows the panel to generate an alarm when a door or window is opened or when an unaut
37. evel when no entry delay is active Table 4 describes the possible status icons Table4 Status icons Status icon Description Clock Light schedules on Solid bell Chime on Outlined bell Special chime on Light bulb Sensor lights on Key Latchkey on Dip LEDs Every key on the front keypad has an LED behind it except for the scroll up and down keys There are four status LEDs behind the row of keys below the LCD display These status LEDs indicate the arming level There is one status LED behind the Enter button This status LED is lit when there are no open sensors in the system All other LEDs are controlled as a group and provide backlighting for the keypad for 30 seconds after a key is pressed Chapter 2 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 do The Simon XT features provide you with the ability to perform the following functions Arm perimeter windows and doors and interior motion sensors to indicate intruders Control lights to be turned on and off at a set time or if an intruder is detected Use one button to send quick response alerts to the central monitoring station Access the system from a keyfob that is similar to that used for your car Access the system from a remote tel
38. h your system Sending commands or instructing your security system is done through a series of key presses on the panel touchpads or a remote telephone Table 2 System communication devices Device Description Control panel You can enter commands for your security system through simple key presses on the panel Depending on how your system is programmed you may need to enter an access code for certain commands An access code is a numeric code that allows authorization to operate your security system Remote handheld touchpad This touchpad gives you the option to enter commands from any room in your house You can enter commands through simple key presses on the touchpad Keyfob touchpad Keyfob touchpads are handy for simple arming disarming and light control functions They are portable and can be carried off site in a purse or pocket Telephone Touchtone telephones can be used to communicate with your system while you are off site Ask your installer if you have this feature Note The default master code is 1 2 3 4 when the security system is shipped from the factory You should change your code after your system is installed See Code options on page 24 Chapter 2 Using the control panel This chapter provides instructions for operating your Simon XT Security System In this chapter A E T bell ogee heh Ae es 6 Senda text RS sus cna EE ea E ea ES es 8 0 Pr 8 Simon XT FROTNPER A baa UU NEEN EU
39. he panel displays Enter Code if a code is required While the panel is in the process of arming press MOTIONS The panel displays Doors Windows amp Motions speaks Doors and Windows On Motions On and the DOORS WINDOWS and MOTIONS buttons light up The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in groups of 4 until the exit delay expires Chapter 2 Using the control panel Exit entry delay Your Simon XT provides a delay after entering or exiting your home before the system is alarmed Table 6 provides details for the entry and exit delay features Table 6 Entry and exit delay details Function Description Entry delay Some active sensors cause immediate alarms when tripped Other sensors if enrolled in a delayed response group start an entry delay that lets you enter the premises and disarm the system If the system has not been disarmed by the end of the entry delay the alarm occurs No delay If the system was armed with the No Delay feature activated there will be no entry delay and the alarm will occur immediately Exit delay When the user arms the system an exit delay starts During the delay the user can vacate the premises through a delayed response door without causing an alarm Protest during arming The system may protest an arming level change if certain abnormal conditions exist If a sensor that is active in the requested arming level is open the system sounds protest beeps and automatically
40. horized person enters a specific area Disarming makes the sensor inactive in the system The current arming level is shown on the panel display and changes in arming level are announced on the speaker Subdisarm 1 Enter the master code while the system is disarmed 2 The panel displays and speaks Subdisarmed the DISARM button blinks and the panel beeps once 3 When you ve finished accessing the temporarily unprotected areas press DISARM to return to Disarmed Disarm off l 2 Press DISARM then enter your code when the panel displays Enter Code The panel displays and speaks Disarmed the DISARM button lights up and the panel beeps once Arming doors and windows l 2 Ensure that all doors and windows are closed Press DOORS WINDOWS then enter your code when the panel displays Enter Code if a code is required The panel displays Doors Windows speaks Doors and Windows On and the DOORS WINDOWS button lights up The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in groups of 2 until the exit delay expires Arming motion sensors l 2 3 Press MOTIONS then enter your code when the panel displays Enter Code if a code is required The panel displays Motions speaks Motions On and the MOTIONS button lights The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in groups of 3 until the exit delay expires Arming doors windows and motion sensors l Press DOORS WINDOWS then enter your code when t
41. in status entries from the system such as old alarm history by pressing DISARM after checking the status 16 Simon XT User Manual Using an offsite phone If enabled by the installer you can control your Simon XT panel remotely from an offsite phone The panel answers a phone call according to the dialing method programmed by your installer After a certain combination of rings and pauses the panel will answer the call with the voice prompt Enter your code You must enter the correct code to gain access If you are interacting with your panel and the panel hangs up on you the system is calling 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 actions listed in Table 7 may be performed from an offsite phone Table 7 Phone controls Action Phone key presses Comments Disarm o System not already disarmed Subdisarm o Must have used the master code to gain access system was disarmed Arm doors and windows e Press again to activate No Delay feature Arm motion sensors e Press 3 again to activate Latchkey feature Arm doors windows and GEZ motion Sensors Check status O Turn light on lt unit num N 1 8 unit number Turn light off unit num N 1 8 unit number Turn all lights on Turn all lights off Hang up Chapter 2 17 Using the control panel Using touchpads T
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43. lowing location http www gesecurity com In the Customer Support menu select the Resource Library link After you register and log on you may search through our online library for the documentation you need Conventions used in this document The following conventions are used in this document Bold Menu items and buttons Italic Emphasis of an instruction or point special terms File names path names windows panes tabs fields variables and other GUI elements Titles of books and various documents Blue italic Electronic version Hyperlinks to cross references related topics and URL addresses Monospace Text that displays on the computer screen Programming or coding sequences Safety terms and symbols These terms may appear in this manual A CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to the equipment or other property A WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in equipment damage or serious personal injury 1 Many GE documents are provided as PDFs portable document format To read these documents you will need Adobe Reader which can be downloaded free from Adobe s website at www adobe com x Simon XT User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the Simon X7 s features In this chapter Security system COMPOREHIS ooroo ciere area RR AN Communicating with your system 0 0 0
44. m functions Table 3 on page 7 provides a description of the panel keys and display Figure 2 Simon XT self contained panel Piezo siren LCD display Emergency Police Fire Microphone Lights on MOTIONS DOORS WINDOWS DISARM STATUS Scroll up Enter Scroll down SILENT BYPASS Number keypad Speaker Lights off Door Table 3 Chapter 2 Using the control panel Simon XT panel keys and features Control Description Piezo siren The piezo siren makes alarm beeps and status beeps Fire and intrusion alarm beeps are always played at high volume while the volume of status beeps such as trouble or chime beeps entry and exit delay beeps or auxiliary alarm beeps is programmable LCD display The LCD module has a 2 x 16 character array that displays a variety of phrases and icons DOORS Press to arm perimeter sensors WINDOWS MOTIONS Press to arm interior sensors DISARM Press to turn off intrusion burglary protection for your system Only intrusion burglary sensors such as doors windows and motion sensors are disarmed Environmental sensors such as smoke and carbon monoxide stay active at all times STATUS Press to determine system status SILENT Press to silence exit beeps when arming BYPASS Press to bypass a sensor Police Press and hold the Police button for two seconds or press twice quickly to call the central monitoring station and notify
45. mmunication troubles with the central monitoring station When your security system detects one of the problems above six rapid beeps sound every minute until the trouble condition is corrected To stop the trouble beeps press STATUS or arm disarm the system while the trouble condition exists Trouble beeps will resume four hours later unless the trouble condition is corrected The following list explains the trouble beep conditions AC power failure This condition if programmed by installer occurs if your security system has been accidentally unplugged or if there has been an AC power outage Any status lights go out immediately and trouble beeps start after five minutes If you press any button the display will light and pressing STATUS will show the AC failure If AC power is not restored within a programmed period of time 5 to 254 minutes the system will call the central monitoring station The backup battery if fully charged will last for 18 to 24 hours depending on the load applied to the panel with no AC power System battery failure This condition occurs if the emergency backup battery has failed Trouble beeps will start Press the STATUS button and the display will show System Low Battery If your AC power is not working your security system will shut down once the battery has failed If the condition does not clear after AC power has been restored and 24 hours have passed call your security system dealer 21 22 Si
46. mon XT User Manual Restoration of power This condition occurs after a complete loss of power AC and battery When power is restored the panel will return to the arming state with the same zones bypassed it had prior to losing power Sensor failure This condition occurs if a sensor is not communicating with the panel Trouble beeps will start and the STATUS button will light Press the STATUS button and the display will show what sensors have failed Perform sensor tests You may need to call your security system dealer if the problem continues Sensor low battery This condition occurs if a system sensor has a low battery The sensor may still be communicating with the panel Trouble beeps will start and the STATUS button will light Press the STATUS button and the display will show what sensors have a low battery You may need to call your security system dealer to resolve this problem Some sensor batteries can be replaced by the homeowner Fail to communicate This condition occurs if your security system cannot communicate to the central monitoring station Your system will try to report to the central monitoring station eight times before it tells you there is a fail to communicate problem Trouble beeps will start and the STATUS button will light Press the STATUS button and the display will show Comm Test Fail or Comm Failure You may need to call your security system dealer if the problem continues Sensor open This condition occurs if
47. n level of authority is required to perform an action These codes allow you to activate system options customize panel operations and generate a silent alarm The default code is based on the code length 3 4 5 or 6 digit code determined at installation The code types are listed in Table 11 Table 11 Simon XT system codes Code Description Master code The master code is the main code used for panel operations The default code will be 123 1234 12345 or 123456 depending on the value set by the installer for code length User codes 1 through 8 These eight codes are supplemental user codes These codes can be used for panel operations such as disarming but not programming These codes can be any 3 4 5 or 6 digit code depending on the code length Duress code the duress code is used to generate a silent duress alarm while disarming Note Any combination of invalid codes in excess of 40 key presses such as fourteen invalid three digit codes will cause a system access alarm The alarm locks all touchpads except keyfobs for 90 seconds Chapter 4 Programming Menu navigation Each menu contains a list of options and or submenus Press the scroll up down buttons to navigate up and down the list of options and submenus in that menu Pressing Enter after navigating to an option selects that option for editing and flashes the current value Pressing Enter after navigating to a submenu enters that submenu making
48. n not looking at the display straight on Chapter 5 Testing This chapter provides a set of tests to ensure proper operation of your Simon XT self contained security system We recommended you test your system weekly A be es CRORES OHA G de Oe ao PARES SE 38 Testing communication io e e A de ra ver s o 39 38 Simon XT User Manual Testing sensors You can test sensors one at a time to make sure they are sending strong signals to the panel You should test the security system at least once a week To perform the Sensor Test 1 Scroll to System Tests 2 Press Enter The display shows Enter Code 3 Enter your master code with the numbered keys 4 Press Enter to accept the master code The display shows Sensor Test 5 Press Enter The display shows for example Trip Sn 1 Front Door and automatically displays the list of sensors to be tested The panel sounds six beeps once a minute while in Sensor Test mode See Table 13 How to trip devices for sensor test on page 38 When you trip a sensor the display shows for example n 1 Packets 8 Front Door You may trip the sensors in any order As each sensor is heard from it is removed from the list of sensors to be tested After all sensors have been successfully tested the display shows Sn Test Complete Press Status To terminate the sensor test 1 Press STATUS The display shows Sensor Test Ok 2 After a few seconds the display shows Sensor Test 3 Press STATUS repeate
49. nt or for 3 sec unlock nonmedical emergency alarm to the central monitoring station Check with the installer to find out how the keyfob touchpad panic buttons will operate O Unlock Press to disarm your security system e Star Can be programmed to control a device connected to a universal module Light Can be programmed to control a device connected to a lamp module Press once to turn Q on all lights on lamp module Press again to turn off all lights on lamp module turn off Chapter 3 How your system communicates Your system responds to you through the use of display and voice messages status beeps alarms and panel indicator lights In this chapter DUNS DEDE sisal A nee ee Y ra Ik ew Me meses 20 Alarm sirens and lamp modules 20 Panel indicator phis oc uses seua a qu e Rer pee EEN 21 DRE DEBE oL Loser ft ers e NU oh Hb q dress 21 AC power EE 21 System battery Jalur iioi eoe GA eate i ed ord e e et ig 21 Restoration of power c c csse 22 SORSOK TOITE si oad bd es gos Raw hte ee ER Y D RA 22 Sensor DOW DONDE sms opa Sd E UR E 22 Fail to communicate ccce eee 22 SENDO DID Loose Suid Sete UE P Ee A 22 Sensor tampered orir porra bre S EROR datas Ed OBERE 22 Ro JON ORES MP 22 Clearing sul ills esl e RR DEREN EE E LEER eae DRAG 22 20 Simon XT User Manual Status beeps The panel sounds status beeps to alert you to various system events and conditions Note Table 8 Status beeps You may re
50. other information the FCC registration number and the ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company FCC Part 68 Registration No US B4ZAL02B55910 The REN is used to determine the maximum number of devices that may be connected to your telephone line Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most areas the sum of all device RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENS contact the local telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQXHETXXXX The digits represented by are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements as adopted by ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compliant modular jack that is also compliant See the Installation Instructions for details Alarm dialing equipment must be able to seize the telephone line and place a call in an emergency situation It must be able to do this even if o
51. ouchpads are used to control the security system from any location within or near your home Remote handheld touchpad Interfacing with the system using a remote handheld touchpad is similar to using the panel Figure 3 Remote handheld touchpad 18 Simon XT User Manual Keyfob touchpad If your installer programmed the keyfob touchpad with no entry delay and you armed the system with the keyfob touchpad you must disarm your system before entering the home to avoid causing an alarm A CAUTION To avoid causing false alarms check with your installer on how your touchpad options are programmed Figure 4 Keyfob touchpad Note For any key press on the keyfob touchpad hold the button until the indicator light blinks If your installer programmed your system for remote touchpad arming you must enter your home to start the entry delay before you can use your keyfob touchpad to disarm the system Note Panic alarms need to be silenced from the panel a remote handheld touchpad or another keyfob touchpad They cannot be silenced from the same keyfob that activated the alarm O Lock Press once to arm doors and windows O O Lock Press twice to arm doors windows and motion sensors O O O Lock Press three times to arm doors windows motion sensors and to activate the latchkey option O O Hold both Lock and Press both buttons simultaneously for three seconds to send a panic intrusion sile
52. ovided that You agree to the following You may a install and use the Software on a single Machine at one time unless You have purchased additional copies of the Software in which case You may install the software on the number of Machines for which You have purchased copies of the Software b use the original copy of the Software provided to You for backup purposes You may not a transfer or distribute the Licensed Product to others in electronic format or otherwise and this Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of such a transfer or distribution b use the Software over a computer network c sell rent lease or sublicense the Software d copy or modify the Licensed Product for any purpose including for backup purposes 3 Term This Agreement is effective until terminated You may terminate this Agreement by uninstalling all components of the Software from all Machines and returning the Software to GE SECURITY GE SECURITY may terminate this Agreement if You breach any of these terms and conditions Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason You agree to uninstall all components of the Software and return the Licensed Product to GE SECURITY All provisions of this Agreement relating to i disclaimer of warranties ii limitations on liability remedies and damages and iii GE SECURITY s proprietary rights shall survive termination of this Agreement 4 Object code The Software is delivered in o
53. peatedly to exit Panel Voice This option determines whether or not the panel speaks status messages and arming level changes To program Panel Voice l 2 3 4 2 6 Enter the System Programming menu Scroll up down to Siren Options then press Enter Scroll up down to Panel Voice then press Enter The current value of this option now flashes On or Off Scroll up down to the desired value then press Enter Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Chapter 4 Programming Panel Piezo Alrm This option determines whether or not the panel sounds alarm beeps To program Panel Piezo Alrm l 2 3 4 2 6 Enter the System Programming menu Scroll up down to Siren Options then press Enter Scroll up down to Panel Piezo Alrm then press Enter The current value of this option now flashes On or Off Scroll up down to the desired value then press Enter Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Status Beep Vol This option sets the sound volume of nonalarm beeps The numerical range is 1 to 10 The default value is 7 To program Status Beep Vol l 2 3 4 5 6 Enter the System Programming menu Scroll up down to Siren Options then press Enter Scroll up down to Status Beep Vol then press Enter The current value of this option now flashes 1 to 10 Scroll up down to the desired value then press Enter Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Speaker Volume This option sets the sound volume of the panel spe
54. rammed access code length 30 Simon XT User Manual User codes 1 to 8 To change a user code l 2 3 4 5 6 Enter the System Programming menu Scroll up down to Access Codes then press Enter Scroll up down to the user code you want to change then press Enter The current value of the code now flashes Enter a new code use correct length then press Enter Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Initially all user codes are blank A user code can be deleted by pressing DISARM while the code is being changed Duress code To change the duress code 1 Enter the System Programming menu 2 Scroll up down to Access Codes then press Enter 3 Scroll up down to Duress Code then press Enter 4 Thecurrent value of the code now flashes 5 Enter a new code use correct length then press Enter 6 Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Initially the duress code 1s blank The duress code can be deleted by pressing DISARM while the code is being changed Security The Security menu contains the Download Enable option This option determines whether your dealer can access the system remotely To program the Download Enable option 1 Sr er ee a Enter the System Programming menu Scroll up down to Security then press Enter Scroll up down to Download Enable then press Enter The current value of this option now flashes On Off Scroll up down to the desired value then press Enter Press STATUS repeatedly
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56. s Windows No Delay and speaks Doors and Windows On No Entry Delay The DOORS WINDOWS light will blink and the exit delay will begin Note To avoid causing an alarm you must disarm the system with a wireless touchpad before entering your home Quick exit Use the quick exit feature when someone wants to briefly leave while the home is still armed for instance to get the newspaper This feature needs to be enabled by your installer When you press the DISARM button the display shows Exit Time Is On This allows a designated exit door to be open for up to two minutes without triggering an alarm Note The designated door may be opened and closed only once If you close the designated door behind you when you exit you will have to disarm the system upon reentering Leave the designated door open while using the quick exit feature Exit delay extension If enabled by your installer the Exit delay extension feature will recognize when you arm the system leave your house and 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 exit delay to give you the full exit delay again Bypassing sensors Bypassing a sensor allows you to open the sensor while the system is armed For example if your Doors amp Windows are armed and you want to open your kitchen window but do not want to disarm the entire system then you can bypass the kitchen window sensor and then open the kit
57. the minute value by scrolling or entering a numerical value then press Enter If you are using 12 hour clock format the a or p AM PM part of the time now flashes Select a or p by scrolling then press Enter 10 Press STATUS repeatedly to exit 32 Simon XT User Manual Siren options The panel has two built in sound sources a piezo siren and a speaker The piezo siren makes alarm beeps and status beeps Fire and intrusion alarm beeps are always played at high volume while the volume of status beeps such as trouble or chime beeps entry and exit delay beeps or auxiliary alarm beeps is programmable The speaker emits the panel s voice and also sounds beeps when a key is pressed Its volume is also programmable The siren and built in speaker options consist of the following Panel piezo beeps status beeps sounded on the siren Panel voice spoken phrases on the speaker and key press sounds from the speaker heard while controlling the system Panel piezo alarms loud alarms on the siren Status beep volume Speaker volume Piezo Beeps This option determines whether or not the panel sounds non alarm beeps To program Piezo Beeps l 2 3 4 5 6 Enter the System Programming menu Scroll up down to Siren Options then press Enter Scroll up down to Piezo Beeps then press Enter The current value of this option now flashes On or Off Scroll up down to the desired value then press Enter Press STATUS re
58. ther equipment telephone answering system computer modem etc already has the telephone line in use To do so alarm dialing equipment must be connected to a properly installed RJ31X jack that is electrically in series and ahead of all other equipment attached to the same telephone line If you have any questions concerning these instructions consult your local telephone company or a qualified installer about installing an RJ31X jack and alarm dialing equipment for you If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may temporarily disconnect your service If possible you will be notified in advance When advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment You will be given advance notice in order to maintain uninterrupted service If you experience trouble with this equipment please contact the company that installed the equipment for service and or repair information The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs
59. to exit Chapter 4 31 Programming Phone numbers Phone 4 is the only system phone number that you can change Therefore it is often used for voice reporting of alarms to your phone if it was programmed for this purpose by the installer To change Phone 4 1 Enter the System Programming menu 2 Scroll up down to Phone Ze then press Enter 3 Scroll up down to Phone 4 then press Enter 4 The first digit of the current value of this option now flashes this may take up both lines on the display 5 Change each digit of the phone number by scrolling or entering a numerical value then move to the next digit by pressing Enter 6 When done press Enter again to save the new phone number 7 Press STATUS repeatedly to exit The phone number can be deleted by pressing the DISARM button while changing a digit Timers The Latchkey Time option 1s the only timer setting available to you The Latchkey Time is the time of day by which the panel must be disarmed to avoid triggering a latchkey alarm if the Latchkey Time option is enabled during arming To change the Latchkey Time l di OS Qvo GA Gs S Ze Enter the System Programming menu Scroll up down to Timers then press Enter Scroll up down to Latchkey Time then press Enter The HH hours part of the time now flashes Program the hour value by scrolling or entering a numerical value then press Enter The MM minutes part of the time now flashes Program
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61. tween your system and the central monitoring station or a voice report destination at least once per week to make sure you have the proper telephone connection To perform a communication test l Note 9o o wm phe se opas dps Scroll to System Tests Press Enter The display shows Enter Code Enter the master code Press Enter to accept the master code The display shows Comm Test Scroll to Comm Test Press Enter The display shows Comm Test is On After the communication test is successful the display shows Comm Test Ok Press STATUS repeatedly to exit If your system is not connected to a central monitoring station and you do not have a voice report destination programmed you won t be able to perform the communication test If the communication test is successful the system displays Comm Test Ok If the test is unsuccessful the STATUS button will light and within ten minutes the panel will display Comm Failure If a communication test fails call your security system dealer 40 Simon XT User Manual Appendix A Reference information This appendix provides a list of system limitations emergency planning floorplan and a quick reference command table In this appendix Alarm system Hmitalions oc rsrs eese cuia sis cn E ado Emergency DUENE mins RHE AAAS OR A Ml Smoke and heat detector locations o ooooocoonmomoom om o PDD oce Los sd o odin n OS a vested ee geld Dunes Sensor and module locations
62. vated Scroll to Sensor Lights Enter toggle lights on off On Off Enter Specific lighton Press unit num unit num e unit num Specific light off Press unit num O unit num e lt unit_num gt All lights on To turn on all lights controlled by lamp modules press twice The panel Q displays All Lights On All lights off To turn off all lights controlled by lamp modules press twice The panel displays All Lights Off e Q a Aminus sign be ween buttons means press one then the next a plus sign between buttons means press both simultaneously 47 48 Simon XT User Manual Index AC power fail te oo ctt eerte tire eer as DS HOD 21 ACCONSICOdES pm 29 46 accidental alatms coit repeteret pen re rri leve Uer ee ee RENS 13 alarm Sirens eo te ove oM ee e REN GUIAS 20 alarms 5 oo2 5 5 LM 13 appliance module ete a 2 3 arm doors and windows 10 arm motion sensors arming levels oen tede n EDO ette B battery failure eet etm en YT RD PUEDES 21 e 12 C carbon monoxide sensor nennen 3 MI T 14 27 clearing Status iO een Agee 22 CODE e H m 24 COMPONEN ride ca ee edes 2 CONT ASE 22555 M 36 CONVENE ONG ceo nda E RR Ne eras sa UBER ANS YO D ix delays ottenendo ERU ETHER 46 door w

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