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1. 37 COMINUNICALION A REA EN YONG OR Re AS 39 SEHSOES a iei pe eoe iti e o 38 incre TEN touchpads trouble beeps unbypass universal module unlock button Diis a voice chime i Simon XT 466 2315A e January 2008 Copyright 2008 GE Security Introduction This is the Simon XT User and Installation Errata 466 2315A for the GE Security Simon XT User Manual 466 2266C and Simon XT Installation Manual 466 2265D This document includes information on this product that did not make it into the manual Where information differs between the documents this document supersedes the manual User manual corrections The following changes apply to the Simon XT User Manual 466 2266C e Page 13 Section on canceling and preventing accidental alarms The dialer delay range is between 15 and 45 seconds not 0 and 254 seconds Installation manual corrections The following changes apply to the Simon XT Installation Manual 466 2265D Page 7 Table 3 The personal help button s recommended sensor group should be 06 07 01 03 Page 19 SIA system requirements are the same as the UL system listed on page 18 not page 1 Page 19 The duress panic code programming is in Table 12 on page 40 not Table 23 on page 52 Page 24 Follow the instructions in Chapter 4 Programming to add the sensors to panel memory e Page 25 To detect if the siren wire is cut open Hardwired siren supe
2. Table4 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 all sensors motion sensors both 9 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 unauthorized 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 1 Press DISARM then
3. To Set entry lights do the following 1 Enter the System programming menu 2 Scroll up down to Light control then press Enter 3 Scroll up down to Set entry lights then press Enter 4 Scroll up down to the unit number you want to set up then press Enter 5 The current option value flashes On or Off 6 Scroll up down to the desired value then press Enter 7 Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Sensor lights 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 lights do the following 1 Enter the System programming menu Scroll up down to Light control then press Enter Scroll up down to Light schedules then press Enter Scroll up down to the desired light schedule as defined by the unit number then press Enter The current option value now flashes Qv A exo A or 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 8 Press STATUS repeatedly to exit 36 Simon XT User Manual Light schedules In this menu a light schedule can be programmed for each unit number 1 to 8 To program Light schedules do the following l Qv UM d AS 8 Enter the System programming menu Scroll up down to Light con
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5. 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 14 X10 module locations Unit Location Unit Location 9 1 2 10 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 16 45 46 Simon XT User Manual Access codes Table 15 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 16 Delays Delay Time Exit delay Entry delay Table 17 Simon XT system quick reference Control panel Remote touchpad Keyfob Telephone Level 0 Subdisarm Enter the master code while the o9 the system system is disarmed Level 1 Disarm DISARM access code o the system dx e Level 2 Arm doors DOORS WINDOWS access code l if o 20M O e and windows required Windows O Level 3 Arm MOTIONS access code lif required ARM e motion sensors Sensors e Level 4 Arm doors DOORS WINDOWS access code gt lif arm arm e o windows motions required MOTIONS spores eO o 0 Activate no delay DOORS WINDOWS DOORS WINDOWS ARM O ARM O O e
6. To program Status beep vol do the following 1 Enter the System programming menu 2 Scroll up down to Siren options then press Enter 3 Scroll up down to Status beep vol then press Enter 4 Thecurrent value of this option now flashes 1 to 10 5 Scroll up down to the desired value then press Enter 6 Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Speaker volume This option sets the sound volume of the panel speaker for key presses and alarm sounds The numerical range is 1 to 8 The default value is 8 To program Speaker volume do the following Chapter 4 35 Programming 1 Enter the System programming menu 2 Scroll up down to Siren options then press Enter 3 Scroll up down to Speaker volume then press Enter 4 The current value of this option now flashes 1 to 8 5 Scroll up down to the desired value then press Enter 6 Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Light control You can control certain lights by using X10 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 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
7. 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 seconds 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 The system will display Alarm Cancel and sound beeps 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
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9. SPN UON Ue GB p gS Press the Enter key to accept The display is now flashing the AM PM Scroll up down to set the AM PM o 11 Press Enter to accept The display now shows the current time and stops flashing 12 Press STATUS twice to exit Chapter 4 29 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 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 feature is not not verified for use by UL 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 f
10. 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 FK DB UCET c ELECTI 38 Testing communication ccc cea co esee e RR RR rn 39 LEM COW RIOR oos spem e Sees s ep RH EUR 40 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 12 How to trip devices for sensor test on page 38 When you trip a sensor the display shows for example Sn 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 repeatedly to exit If any of the sensors
11. 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 12 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 Press and hold lock and unlock simultaneously for three seconds Remote handheld touchpad Press and hold the two emergency buttons simultaneously for three seconds a Not investicated for use by UL Chapter 5 39 Testing Testing communication Test com
12. enter your code when the panel displays Enter Code 2 The panel displays and speaks Disarmed the DISARM button lights up and the panel beeps once Arming doors and windows 1 Ensure that all doors and windows are closed 2 Press DOORS WINDOWS then enter your code when the panel displays Enter Code if a code is required 3 The panel displays Doors Windows speaks Doors and Windows On and the DOORS WINDOWS button lights up 4 The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in groups of 2 until the exit delay expires Arming motion sensors 1 Press MOTIONS then enter your code when the panel displays Enter Code if a code is required 2 The panel displays Motions speaks Motions On and the MOTIONS button lights 3 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 1 Press DOORS WINDOWS then enter your code when the panel displays Enter Code if a code is required 2 While the panel is in the process of arming press MOTIONS 3 The panel displays Doors Windows amp Motions speaks Doors and Windows On Motions On and the DOORS WINDOWS and MOTIONS buttons light up 4 The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in groups of 4 until the exit delay expires Chapter 2 11 Using the control panel Exit entry delay Your Simon XT provides a delay after entering or exiting your home before the system is alarmed
13. 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 e 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 Turn on lights when a sensor is tripped You can program lockout times when sensor activated lights won t be active 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 A 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 To turn off a light wi
14. 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 Note This feature is not verified for use by UL 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 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 certain 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 A
15. item is a read only display of the system s firmware version Press Status to exit Contrast To adjust the Contrast of the display do the following l 2 3 4 Scroll up down to Contrast Press Enter Scroll up down to increase and decrease the contrast setting There are eleven contrast levels Press STATUS to save the setting and exit Note Changes in contrast are more noticeable when not looking at the display straight on Chapter 4 31 Programming System programming To enter system programming mode do the following 1 Enter the system menu 2 Scroll up down to System programming then press Enter 3 The panel displays Enter code 4 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 Access codes e Security e Phone s e Timers Siren options Light control e 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 Master code The master code is your most powerful code and can be used for all user operations including programming To change the master code do the following 1 Enter the System programming menu 2 Scroll up down to Access codes then press Enter 3 Scroll up down to Master code then press Enter 4 Thecurrent value of the code now flashes 5 E
16. panel indicator lights 22 panel Keys APP a E R AENA vi panel piezo alarm titi 34 panel piezo b eps ues eerie URSI tai 33 pru m O 34 phone UMD ita 32 Pta dia 16 piezo DEEDS a tice dts 33 PIR MOTO SENSO ii a 2 police DUO ii ic 7 PE A vii 50 Simon XT User Manual pEogrammutig 35s bsec ROO COUP HERE 25 QUICK OXI m e a E R ER ERR 12 quick reference chart eerte ai 47 remote handheld touchpad seen 17 restoration Of DOW GE ocn losces a EN EE EN IRE PIRE 23 our 30 RF jani detected 275 sce ene etn ente e rtis 24 safety terms and Symbols viii te rer E ere ires vii Security metuo donada oia sensor failure sensor lights sensor locations sensor low battery aseo eee eed enn eiie ai nien 23 Sensor OPON s si an reete paie operire DEO OS 24 sensor tampeted 4 ho coerente 24 SCMSOLS eee ss 3 set clock silent exit SIFSDOPLOOS P 33 smoke and heat detector locations seen 43 smoke detector iei dei Pr En rH ER Eas 2 3 speaker volume iii eps edere e der reper 34 status beep volume Status DEEDS E 20 system battery fail Une codi 23 system download vais 40 Systemi features vaciar lito Er dis 9 system limitations system menu system programming System SUS cie 15 rjr p 30 p d
17. 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 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 O9 Bedroom Living room Bedroom e 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 Show the location of any fire extinguishers Sensor and module locations Use Table 13 and Table 14 on page 45 to list your sensor and module locations Table 13 Sensor locations Sensor number Sensor name Sensor type Location Example Front door Door window sensor Front door 1 2 3 20 21 Table 13 Sensor locations continued
18. t 37 Testing sensors dit AAA AA T es Me PLE E VE 38 Testing commulhicatiofi serioen ea n daa ad 39 System download ere RR ye re E EE Ee LESE A FRE A E E EA ETC EF SETS 40 Belerence Infor WOO oue acie gr a ETA erie dE 41 Alarm system limitatiotis 1 nr penpr A ke og e edam ne e xd ae tee 42 Emergency planning eso vinti es ged ac 42 Smoke and heat detector locations cece cece cece nee nee e eee hh ehh nn 43 kei ET 44 Sensor and module locations atr EDLPRRR ia LAA 44 A aana ee E a EE E ENA EE EEE EE AEE EER E 46 plo reoc e Ea EE a io 46 IA S AS AA BF Og ane 49 vii Preface This is the GE Simon XT User Manual for model 600 1054 95R 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 following location Attp wwwgesecurity 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 n
19. 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 tele phone 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 discon nect your service The telephone company may notify you in advance but when advance notice isn t prac tical they will notify you as soon as possible and advise you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC The telephone company may make changes in their facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If they do they will notify you in advance so you can make the modifications to maintain uninterrupted service This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information If you experience trouble with this equipment please contact the company that installed the equipment for service and repair information If the equipment is causing harm t
20. the panel Figure 3 Remote handheld touchpad 18 Simon XT User Manual Keyfob If your installer programmed the keyfob with no entry delay and you armed the system with the keyfob you must 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 keychain touchpad Note For any key press on the keyfob 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 to disarm the system Note Panic alarms need to be silenced from the panel a remote handheld touchpad or another keyfob 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 Hold both Lockand Press both buttons simultaneously for three seconds to send a panic intrusion silent or for 3 sec unlock nonmedical emergency alarm to the central monitoring station Check with the installer to find out how the keyfob panic buttons will operate Unlock Press to disarm your security system e Star Can be programm
21. 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 43 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 reduce 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 is between 0 and 90 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 nrooms with sloped
22. 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 E Qv SA dm c a Note Use this feature only when instructed by your installer or dealer 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 limitations cesses Pone BEBE PONTET seed ooo na eed ee gad aep oed Smoke and heat detector locations 2c Jour ODP cecus phe aed eere vest poe dul be bos a dois Sensor and module locations 2c cc ene Polon I MEE EDD TD PDT Simon XT system quick reference 6 0 eee 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 par
23. to avoid triggering a latchkey alarm if the Latchkey time option is enabled during arming To change the Latchkey time 1 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 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 SOUS E Oy E AS Select a or p by scrolling then press Enter 10 Press STATUS repeatedly to exit 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 Panel piezo beeps status beeps sounded on the siren This option determines whether or not the panel sounds nonalarm beeps To program Piezo beeps do the following 1 Enter the System programming menu 2 Sc
24. 600 1054 95R Simon XT Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks and patents Software license agreement Copyright 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 2266C November 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 and Simon XT are 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
25. Table 5 provides details for the entry and exit delay features Table 5 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 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 T
26. ames 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 corn viii Simon XT User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the Simon XT s features In this chapter Security system components so rsrss errtu Cerina ehh Communicating with your system ccs 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 offsite phone Figure 1 Simon XT system Remote handheld touchpad Door window sen
27. an 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 Keyfobs 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 26 Chapter 2 Using the control panel This chapter provides instructions for operating your Simon XT Security System In this chapter Panel QUIE seis mede Ea ri te e dde te en M t d fea e d Atk 6 Standard text display cc ccc nnn ene 7 or PEDE 8 SMOR BEN 7 THE 9 Things VOU BAN BG EE 9 IR hos cs GR ood CR be A DR POE Re ae 9 EXPIDA es OS HERE EIE 11 DPI SENTORS 00 bei Medan wed pte ok ee E Rena 12 IPS Lor goths doa bey hh DM EUR REP np 13 Light control optional i cues ooo AA 14 err APERTE 14 f
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30. d 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 l 2 3 4 D 6 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 to exit 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 s then press Enter 3 Scroll up down to Phone 4 then press Enter Chapter 4 33 Programming 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 is the only timer setting available to you The Latchkey time is the time of day by which the panel must be disarmed
31. e a Doors amp Doors amp Appends vo De ayto arming level Windows Windows text Activate latchkey MOTIONS lt access_code gt lif required ARM ARM 8 9 MOTIONS Sensors O Sensors 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 xt O 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 activated Scroll to Sensor Lights Enter toggle lights on off On Off Enter Specific light on Press lt unit_num gt unit num e eS lt unit_num gt Specific light off Press st unit num O unit num e lt unit_num gt All lights on To turn on all lights controlled by lamp uda modules press twice The panel Q displays A Lights On All lights off To turn off all lights controlled by lamp modules press twice The panel displays A Lights Off e Q a A minus 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 falte cia et eet UR OR Ree 23 Lies tav e 31 46 accidental alarms see eee he er iei eU eite v
32. e Uer eed ain 13 alarm Sirens e SSG O 21 AMOS a EE 13 Appliance Mole omic asec EEVEE 2 3 arm doors and windows sess 10 arm motion sensors arming levels eon metet Rem B battery failut eee etre ER AN IE REIR NUS 23 DyDASS ceci st E eb or 12 C carbon monoxide sensor sess 3 MI E ERR 14 29 Clean 24 pid c 26 COMPONCNIS sei M 2 Cic 30 CO cocci ea er De NE PREMO NR ERES GEI TER HRS vii A rn Rr nO Reo EUER 46 door window sensor duress codes iaa E emergency DUTON oriisgin riepa r n E E 7 emergency planning si A 42 exit entry delay a2 duoc nee A 11 F fail to comimunicale ui 23 E E 9 fire button d firmware fevislon o eee iiie nb i dT RS 30 floorplans insane rH hore EHE p 44 handheld touchpad norte e 2 17 housecode rece ee ER RR ERE RR GERENS 36 lamp module eene ere ne eese blc ete aerated 2 3 lamp Moli me edet ede idaeiseetius cepe dece 21 latc RN 15 latchEey tthe scene err ma dre peewee dateien 33 LEDS t 8 light Control errira is 14 35 light Schedules ie ene ne t Rr ERE 29 36 lock Buttons 18 1 aster COU Sos se rip yr RE AE EWE USER EVER RK ERE YES ERBEN EE menu navigation ODD UII T Teen ty iodule ocattons oon Toon ace ti td MOTIES P a 3 it I 2 P Panel Controls eere iere e henson eae oes 6
33. eaker Microphone x A Fire Lights on a Door Chapter 2 Using the control panel Table 3 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 Emergency Press and hold the Emergency button for two seconds or press twice quickly to call the central dp monitoring station and notify them of a nonmedical call for help Police Press and hold the Police button for two seconds or press twice quickly to call the central monitoring A station and notify them of a nonmedical call for help Fire Press and hold the Fire button for two seconds or press twice quic
34. ed 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 TUD TP 20 Alarm sirens and lamp modules cese 21 Panel indicator HONE ok cnt dna a Sea eee ods Re eR Rep 22 THODRDIE DE oL ovs eerte e pred eere wths aoe add a Glos a duds 23 AC nower TORRE eese e A eR RE AERIS RE 23 System battery FAO e recle eMe SOS Eee HORS SY 23 Restoration of DOWEF escis Ve om RR Re WR gee 23 A 23 SEBSOF LOW DORTY eck dn tea baa eee dee baa pane dn bo 23 Fail to communicate 0 60 eene 23 hu ng OPER ETT 24 Sensor tampered ii hr bx e Ra 24 FOF am delected PREMIT 24 Clearing status 20 Simon XT User Manual Status beeps The panel sounds status beeps to alert you to various system events and conditions Note You may receive a different number of status beeps if you press the buttons quickly Table 7 Status beeps 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 whe
35. emporal 3 Steady Fast on off Exterior siren Temporal 3 Steady a This feature is not verified for use by UL b 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 22 Simon XT User Manual Panel indicator lights Use Table 9 to understand the panel indicator lights Table 9 Panel indicator lights Button When button light is on When the button flashes DOORS WINDOWS Doors Windows armed Doors Windows armed and no entry delay on 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 Chime Solid bell Door will cause chime Special chime Outlined bell Motion will cause chime Light schedules Clock Time activated lights feature enabled Sensor lights Light bulb Sensor activated lights feature enabled o0 Oo Dp Latchkey on Key Latchkey feature enabled a Latchkey feature for MOTIONS button light flashes light schedules sensor lights and latchkey indication is not verified for use by UL Chapter 3 23 How your system communicates Trouble beeps Your security system is able to automatically test itself for e Power failures Low batteries Nonworking sensors Communication troubles wi
36. et and user documentation For the latest product information contact your local supplier or visit us online at www gesecurity com 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 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence when the equipment is operated in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment If this 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase 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 FCC Part 15 registration number B4Z 910C SIMON Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the req
37. fter 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 Zable 6 may be performed from an offsite phone Table 6 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 2 again to activate Mo Delay feature Arm motion sensors e Press 3 again to activate Latchkey feature Arm doors windows and e 0o motion sensors Check status o Turn light on unit num N 1 8 unit number Turn light off lt unit_num gt N 1 8 unit number Turn all lights on mum Turn all lights off Hang up Note This feature is not verified for use by UL Chapter 2 17 Using the control panel Using touchpads Touchpads are used to control the security system from any location within or near your home Note Touchpads such as the remote handheld touchpad and the keyfob are not verified for use by UL Remote handheld touchpad Interfacing with the system using a remote handheld touchpad is similar to using
38. he 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 1s programmed by the installer When you enter your home you will hear beeps during the entry delay See Status beeps on page 20 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 Doors 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 Th
39. is 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 kitchen 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
40. kly to call the central monitoring Y station and notify them of a fire Microphone Used to communicate with central monitoring station after an alarm Scroll up scroll Press to scroll through lists of similar items down 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 Lights on Lights off 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 7 Simon XT User Manual Arming level text could be one of the following Subdisarmed Disarmed Doors Windows Motions Doors Windows amp Motions The phrase No Delay is appended to the arming level when no entry delay is active Here are the possible status icons A Chime Solid bell A Special chime Outlined bell Light schedules Clock Q Sensor lights Light bulb 9 Latchkey on Key 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 behi
41. lash 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 feature is not not verified for use by UL 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 is enabled Note This menu option will not appear if no chime sensors are in your system 30 Simon XT User Manual Special chime To enable or disable the Special chime feature 1 2 3 4 5 Scroll up down until the display shows Chime Press Enter The current setting will flash Scroll up down to toggle Special chime on off Press Enter The setting will stop flashing Press STATUS to exit An outlined bell icon will appear in the display when Special chime is enabled Note This menu will not appear if Special chime sensors are not in your system System tests This menu lets you run sensor and communication tests and initiate a phone call from the panel to the Enterprise Downloader For more information see Chapter 5 Testing on page 37 Revision This menu
42. le 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 certain 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 10 Table 10 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
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44. munication between 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 Note The system must be in disarm mode To perform a communication test l Note 990 mL X pA ce e ps 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 1s successful the system displays Comm Test Ok If the test 1s 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 System download You can initiate a download call to program your system with the settings specified by your installer To initiate a download do the following 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
45. n test Panel voice System download Panel piezo alarms Status beep volume Access codes page 31 Light control page 35 Dealer code Set entry lights Master code Sensor lights User code 1 Light schedules User code 2 Housecode User code 3 Sensor activated light lockout time User code 4 System tests page 30 User code 5 Sensor test User code 6 Communication test User code 7 Initiate download call User code 8 27 28 Simon XT User Manual Top level menus This section explains the top level menus with the exception of system programming which makes up the bulk of the menus and can be found in its own section System programming on page 31 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 aor p 12 hour format or none 24 hour format To reset the clock 1 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
46. n 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 a This feature is not verified for use by UL Chapter 3 21 How your system communicates 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 8 to understand the siren sounds used by the security system Table 8 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 T
47. nd 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 telephone 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 4 describes the five arming levels that you can set from the control panel
48. nter anew code use correct length then press Enter 6 Press Status repeatedly to exit The initial value of the master code is 123 1234 12345 or 123456 depending on the installer programmed access code length User codes 1 to 8 There are eight user codes which can be used for many user operations but not subdisarming programming or bypassing sensors To change a user code do the following 1 Enter the System programming menu 2 Scroll up down to Access codes then press Enter 3 Scroll up down to the user code you want to change then press Enter 4 The current value of the code now flashes 32 Simon XT User Manual 5 6 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 The duress code when used in place of another user code generates a silent duress alarm which is reported to the central monitoring station 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 The current 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 is blank The duress code can be deleted by pressing Disarm while the code is being change
49. o the telephone network the telephone company may ask you to disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 dip mE vii Conventions used in this document 00 ccc cee cence ence eee ss ees vii Safety terms dnd symbols bbb terr bue adds vii izo o caca ee oro RD ERE ERE A CLE PR RADAR ded ad dich ru qid 1 Security system components 2 cece cece eee hn I n nn 2 Communicating with your SySteM 0 cece cence eee hh hme nn 4 Using The CONGO PONE usas ea redo E RR ERE Eq AAA 5 Panel controls etre r x rr RR RERR ERRARE REF EX RT ERR UERITAS TER 6 Standard text diSplay sssse oso a de REA 7 Simon XT features cen eR a UE E ORE VENCER RANT RERO CR E bam ER TORT IRR RR Ue 9 THINGS zeResnpo nS 9 HOMME Securlly sese merear e me ibRSireur ere E 4b poh Atco ned A dep PRSE Um FIER 9 Exento DE EI 11 Bypassing Sensors svedese eec b dpa Eade dte te pa pc Raw HE ER ERA 12 AMS EEUU 13 Light contri dd 14 A RN 14 E aene nadine 15 System stats idee aint hidhliiddikie dan UE ine hie el ddd ei bbe ca Mae eens RES 15 Using an offsite phone iieeoc dade tii re eme Ie we rv erpa EEPEXCE E ER T eer dace ve 16 Using touchpads rrr RR rias 17 Remote handheld touchpad arica DOR req de AA TES 17 O 4 2 2 9 u M MMM 18 How your system communicates
50. ono MEME 15 his P s EP 15 Using an offsite DUONG ooo oe sob eee EH e dH sedes e 16 Using douchpads aca He n 17 Remote handheld touchpad 600s 17 JUD cian hae hes RR RR RAG ERR PCR oe due Magnes 18 6 Simon XT User Manual Panel controls You can operate the self contained security system through several different methods The front panel buttons provide a means of arming and disarming the system when you enter or exit your home These buttons also provide a method for determining which sensors are active and determining system status e A set of three 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 27 The self contained panel Figure 2 provides the user interface for system operation and programming system functions Zable 3 on page 7 provides a description of the panel keys and display Figure 2 Simon XT self contained panel MOTIONS DISARM DOORS WINDOWS STATUS iezo siren 1 l 1 Scroll u tm H r amp E E Scroll down LCD display SILENT BYPASS Emergency Number keypad Police Sp
51. roll up down to Siren options then press Enter 34 Simon XT User Manual 3 Scroll up down to Piezo beeps then press Enter 4 The current value of this option now flashes On or Off 5 Scroll up down to the desired value then press Enter 6 Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Panel voice Panel voice spoken phrases on the speaker and key press sounds from the speaker heard while controlling the system This option determines whether or not the panel speaks status messages and arming level changes To program Panel voice do the following 1 Enter the System programming menu 2 Scroll up down to Siren options then press Enter 3 Scroll up down to Panel voice then press Enter 4 The current value of this option now flashes On or Off 5 Scroll up down to the desired value then press Enter 6 Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Panel piezo alarms Loud alarms on the siren This option determines whether or not the panel sounds alarm beeps To program Panel piezo alarm do the following 1 Enter the System programming menu 2 Scroll up down to Siren options then press Enter 3 Scroll up down to Panel piezo alrm then press Enter 4 The current value of this option now flashes On or Off 5 Scroll up down to the desired value then press Enter 6 Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Status beep volume This option sets the sound volume of nonalarm beeps The numerical range is 1 to 10 The default value is 7
52. rvision must be turned on See Table 23 on page 52 e Page 30 Powering up the panel Maximum battery charge current is 45 mA not 60 mA The following entries should appear in Table 39 on page 73 129 Dining room 134 Pool 139 Room 130 Family room 135 Window 140 Boy s 131 Laundry 136 Door 141 Girl s 132 Sliding door 137 Baby 142 Fire 133 Patio 138 Toyroom 143 Sunroom Technical support 888 GE Security 888 437 3287 Toll free in the US Puerto Rico and Canada 503 885 5700 outside the toll free area or contact your local dealer www gesecurity com
53. s not clear after AC power has been restored and 24 hours have passed call your security system dealer 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 sec
54. sor PIR motion sensor Smoke detector Universal module Lamp module Appliance module Note Keyfobs freeze and CO sensors personal help buttons and universal lamp and appliance modules are not verified for use by UL The universal lamp and appliance modules require a special transformer 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 home Keyfob This keychain touchpad 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 protec
55. st The STATUS light should turn off if all trouble conditions have been corrected Chapter 4 Programming This chapter describes how to program your system It will guide you through programming instructions for system features SSH IONE LIII IR ado te ER oe de es Fe a dee Sea ee eR 26 Entering and exiting the system menu 0 0 cece 26 COPS i ETE 26 Menu HAVIGOHON ACC m 27 posco 00 m 28 DE DIOE bce o NR eho yeaa ee BASS GIL GAS GIU e E PE 28 HEU T c A E E E E E E E e 29 Sensor BOME ois oier a n RA amp HERG oa E E R 29 A 29 Spedali chime cecus eka cnn Sak Cama e ER Pe RO 30 VAT SORTS A E E E EEEE 30 a a nadie be ape A E eA Ae A A 30 CORTON ip eee Maes 30 SSI DFOBFURIEMED on wea een one ea baa eee dea aed 31 ACCESS DOUER i ion che eue Cep y Gos GOS BER OSS Hoes 31 ho cc EET 32 Phone HUMES cios ned Hee beeen eT rens 32 107 Pr 33 her POR EDEPECEEEPTERTPDPSTT 33 Light CONVO oo c io en ek p etes tees aede e Qe cs 35 26 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 whi
56. t 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 communication 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 e e 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
57. t only in the country where acquired provided 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 Intended use You may not a transfer or distribute the Licensed Product to others in electronic format or otherwise and this Agree ment 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 ter mination 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
58. ted 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 a Not verified for use by UL Simon XT User Manual Communicating with 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 c
59. th 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 1f 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 In a UL installation a new fully charged backup battery will last 24 hours with the panel in normal standby condition and still sound an alarm 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 doe
60. th unit number N 1 to 8 press the button then lt N gt The panel displays and speaks Light lt N gt Off Note This feature is not verified for use by UL 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 29 and Special chime on page 30 Note If there are no chime sensors in your system the Chime option will not appear 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 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 appear 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
61. 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 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 11 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 11 Simon XT menu structure Security page 32 Downloader enable Phone numbers page 32 Phone 4 Timers page 33 Latchkey time Siren options page 33 Sensor test Panel piezo beeps Communicatio
62. trol then press Enter Scroll up down to Light schedules then press Enter Scroll up down to the desired light schedule as defined by the unit number then press Enter The current option value now flashes Enter the desired start time by entering the hours minutes and AM PM press Enter after programming each part Enter the desired end time by entering the hours minutes and AM PM press Enter after programming each part Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Housecode To change the Housecode do the following l 2 3 4 5 6 Enter the System programming menu Scroll up down to Light control then press Enter Scroll up down to Housecode then press Enter The current option value A to O now flashes Scroll up down to the desired value then press Enter Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Sensor activated light lockout time 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 do the following l A Qv M om D de 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 36 Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Chapter 5 Testing
63. uirements adopted by ACTA A label on this equipment contains a product identifier in the format US AAAEQXHRTXXXX You must provide this number to the telephone company upon request FCC Part 68 registration number US B4ZAL02B55910 The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by ACTA A compliant telephone cord and mod ular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant See the installation instructions for details 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 cases 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 your local telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN is part of the identifier with the format US AAAEQHHTXXXX The digits represented by are the REN without a decimal point For example 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label 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 other equipment
64. urity system dealer if the problem continues 24 Simon XT User Manual Sensor open This condition occurs if 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 te
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