Simon XT User Manual
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1. Press to turn off intrusion burglary protection for your system Only intrusion burglary sensors are disarmed Environmental sensors such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors stay active at all times Press to determine system status Press to silence exit beeps when arming Press to bypass a sensor Press and hold for 2 seconds or press twice quickly to call the central monitoring station and notify them of a nonmedical call for help Use to communicate with the central monitoring station after an alarm Press the keys 0 through 9 to enter access codes or other numerical data Press to turn lights on Contact UTC Fire amp Security for required equipment information Not verified for use by UL Press to turn lights off Contact UTC Fire amp Security for required equipment information Not verified for use by UL Provides voice output and sounds key beeps Standard text display While the panel is idle the text displays Display line 1 Arming level Display line 2 HH MMx Time and status icons 4 Simon XT User Manual Arming level text could be one of the following e Subdisarmed e Disarmed e Doors Windows e Motions e Doors Windows and Motions The phrase no delay is appended to the arming level when no entry delay is active Possible status icons include e Chime solid bell e Special chime outlined bell e Latchkey on key LEDs Every key on the front keypad has an2. How your system communicates Your system communicates by using status beeps alarm sirens panel indicator lights and trouble beeps 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 8 Status beeps Activity Beep response Doors Windows Motions Doors Windows and Motions Disarm Chime Special chime Trouble beeps No activity beeps Property asset management beep Exit delay and entry delay beeps sound two times every 5 seconds and two times per second during the last 10 seconds If silent exit is used the exit delay beeps will only sound twice when you arm and twice when the exit delay expires Exit delay and entry delay beeps sound three times every 5 seconds and three times per second during the last 10 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 Exit delay and entry delay beeps sound four times every 5 seconds and four times per second during the last 10 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 One beep Two beeps Three beeps Six beeps every minute Press Status to stop beeps for 4 hours Twenty beeps every minute for 5 minutes feature must be p
3. by your installer Use this feature only when instructed by your installer or dealer To initiate a download 1 Scroll until the display shows System Tests and then press OK The display shows Enter Code 2 Enter your master code and then press OK The display shows Sensor Test 3 Scroll until the display shows System Download and then press OK The display shows Download in Progress Wait while your system calls the download center The display will show the result of the download If the display shows Download Fail call your security dealer 4 Press Status twice to exit Simon XT User Manual 29 Reference information This section provides information on system limitations emergency planning and smoke and heat detector locations It also provides a place to list your sensor and module locations and other programming values 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 e 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 e If intruders gain access through unprotected points of entry or areas where sensors have been bypassed e If intruders have the technical means of bypassing jamming or disconnecting all or part
4. an unusual occurrence When an alarm is active the display shows Alarm Alarm Alarm Press Status To cancel the alarm enter 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 the 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 15 and 45 seconds To cancel an accidental alarm before the programmed dialer delay time expires enter your access code The panel will display Alarm Cancel and sound beeps Guidelines for preventing accidental alarms Use the following guidelines to prevent accidental alarms e 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 e Make sure you leave through a door that has a delay time set for it e Disarm your system immediately upon returning home e Be aware of the devices in your system and learn how each one operates e If you have pets ask your installer if you ne
5. 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 6 below may be performed from an offsite phone Table 6 Phone controls Action Phone key presses Comments Disarm 1 System not already disarmed Subdisarm 1 Must have used the master code to gain access system was disarmed Arm doors and windows 2 Press 2 again to activate the no delay feature Arm motion sensors 3 Press 3 again to activate the latchkey feature Arm doors windows and 2 3 motion sensors Check status 0 Hang up 9 12 Simon XT User Manual Touchpads and key fobs Touchpads 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 Refer to the touchpad documentation for details Key fob If your installer programmed the key fob with no entry delay and you arm the system with the ke
6. change the a user code 1 Enter the System Programming menu 2 Scroll until the display shows Access Codes and then press OK 3 Scroll to the user code you want to change and then press OK The current value of the code flashes 4 Enter a new code use the correct length and then press OK 5 Press Status repeatedly to exit To change the duress code 1 Enter the System Programming menu 2 Scroll until the display shows Access Codes and then press OK 3 Scroll until the display shows Duress Code and then press OK The current value of the code flashes 4 Enter a new code use the correct length and then press OK 5 Press Status repeatedly to exit Security The Security menu contains the download enable option This option determines whether your dealer can access the system remotely Simon XT User Manual 23 To program the download enable option 1 Enter the System Programming menu 2 Scroll until the display shows Security and then press OK 3 Scroll until the display shows Download Enable and then press OK The current value of this option flashes on off 4 Scroll to the desired value and then press OK 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 alarms to your phone and can be programmed for this purpose by the installer To change Phone 4 1 Enter the System Program
7. must subdisarm the panel before accessing these areas to avoid causing an alarm Environmental sensors such as smoke or carbon monoxide detectors stay active at all times 1 Disarm In this level only 24 hour sensors are active Environmental sensors such as smoke or carbon monoxide detectors stay active at all times 2 Arm door and window This level arms the door and window sensors while leaving the sensors exterior interior motion sensors disarmed 3 Arm motion sensors interior This level arms the interior motion sensors while leaving the exterior door and window sensors disarmed 4 Arm doors windows and This level arms all sensors motion sensors 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 To subdisarm level 0 1 Enter the master code while the system is disarmed The panel displays and speaks Subdisarmed the Disarm button blinks and the panel beeps once 2 When you finish accessing the temporarily unprotected areas press Disarm to return to the disarmed level To disarm level 1 1 Press Disarm 2 Enter your code when the display shows Enter Code The panel displays and speaks Disarmed the Disarm button l
8. of the system e f power to sensors is inadequate or disconnected e f freeze or any environmental sensors are not located in areas where the appropriate condition can be detected e 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 e 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 WARNING Security system devices cannot compensate you for the loss of life or property 30 Simon XT User Manual Emergency planning Since an emergency is always unexpected you should develop plans to help prepare for a variety of emergencies 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 doo
9. the system status e Use the three fast action keys to communicate with the central monitoring station to report emergency auxiliary police or fire alarms e Use a combination of the panel buttons and the display menu to program certain user features This method is used by your installer to establish your system configuration See Programming on page 18 Panel controls The self contained panel provides the user interface for system operation and programming system functions Figure 1 Simon XT controls Simon XT geo O vin riunita Motions Disarm Status VY GOGG O CO OOO D OOO GO OG T PF ia 2 Table 3 on page 4 provides a description of the panel keys and display Simon XT User Manual 3 Table 3 Panel keys and features Control Description Piezo siren Provides alarm beeps and status beeps LCD display Provides a 2 x 16 character array that displays a variety of phrases Scroll up scroll down arrows OK Doors Windows Motions Disarm Status Silent Bypass Emergency cross Police shield Fire flame Microphone Numeric keypad light bulb dark light bulb Speaker and icons Press to scroll through lists of similar items Press to select a particular menu item or commit to panel memory a menu item that has just been programmed Press to arm perimeter sensors Press to arm interior sensors
10. then shows Sensor Test Press Status once to exit the system test If a sensor test fails call your security dealer Simon XT User Manual 27 Table 14 Tripping sensors for sensor test Device To trip device Door window sensor Freeze sensor 9 Water sensor Carbon monoxide sensor 9 Glassbreak sensor 9 Motion sensor Shock sensor Smoke sensor Wireless panic button Key fob Simon XT talking touch screen 9 Simon XT talking touchpad Remote handheld touchpad Open the secured door or window Apply ice to the sensor Do not allow the sensor to get wet Press a wet rag or wet finger over both of the round gold plated terminals on the underside of the sensor Press and hold the Test Hush button approximately 5 seconds until the unit beeps two times and then release the button Trip with appropriate glassbreak tester Avoid the motion sensor s view for 5 minutes and then enter its view Tap the glass twice away from the sensor Wait at least 30 seconds before testing again Press and hold the test button until the system sounds transmission beeps Press and hold the appropriate button for 3 seconds Press and hold Lock and Unlock simultaneously for 3 seconds For sensor testing a 1 0 touch screen press and hold the Emergency button for 5 seconds For sensor testing a 1 1 or greater touch screen press the Settings gear button scroll down and then press the RF Test button
11. 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 reenter for example if you forget your car keys If this happens the system 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 and windows are armed and you want to open your kitchen window but do not want to disarm the entire system 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 To bypass a sensor 1 Press Bypass and enter your master code 2 Scroll until you reach the sensor to be bypassed The display shows for example SN 1 Front Door on the first line 3 Press OK to bypass deactivate the sensor When a sensor is bypassed the display shows Bypassed on the second line Simon XT User Manual 9 Unbypassing 1 Press Bypass and enter your master code 2 Scroll to the sensor to be unbypassed The sensor must be currently bypassed 3 Press OK to unbypass reactivate the sensor The panel removes the word Bypassed from the second line of the display Alarms The system provides a series of alarms that indicate
12. B4ZAK02B55910 Canada 1175C 910CSIXT Ringer Equivalence 0 2B Load Number 0 2 For contact information see www interlogix com www utcfireandsecurity com Content Introduction 1 Using the Simon XT security system 3 Panel controls 3 Simon XT features 5 Home security 6 Exit entry delay 8 Bypassing sensors 9 Alarms 10 Chimes 11 Latchkey 11 System status 12 Using an offsite phone 12 Touchpads and key fobs 13 How your system communicates 14 Status beeps 14 Alarm sirens 15 Panel indicator lights 15 Trouble beeps 16 Programming 18 System menu 18 Code options 18 Menu navigation 19 Set clock 20 Set date 20 Chime 21 Special chime 21 System tests 21 Revision 22 Contrast 22 System programming 22 Testing 27 Sensor test 27 Communication test 28 System download 29 Simon XT User Manual M 24 NControl Reference information 30 Alarm system limitations 30 Emergency planning 31 Sensor and module locations 32 Access codes 33 Delays 34 Simon XT system quick reference 34 Simon XT User Manual Introduction The Simon XT uses wireless technology to warn your family about intrusion carbon monoxide and fire The system communicates with a central monitoring station and sends voice messages to an offsite phone 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
13. CO EE Simon XT User Manual 600 1054 95R 11 and 600 1054 95R 11 CN P N 466 2266 02 e REV B e ISS 13JAN11 Copyright Trademarks and patents Manufacturer FCC compliance Contact information 2011 UTC Fire amp Security All rights reserved The Simon XT name and logo are trademarks of UTC Fire amp Security GE and the GE monogram are trademarks of the General Electric Company and are under license to Interlogix a UTC Fire amp Security Company 9 Farm Springs Road Farmington CT 06034 4065 USA Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products UTC Fire amp Security Americas Corporation Inc 1275 Red Fox Rd Arden Hills MN 55112 6943 USA 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 interference 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 FCC Part 15 registration number B4Z 910C SIMON IC 1175C 910CSIMO Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA FCC registration number US
14. LED behind it except for the scroll arrow 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 OK 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 Simon XT features The Simon XT features provide you with the ability to perform the following functions e Arm perimeter doors and windows and interior motion sensors to indicate intruders e Use one button to send quick response alerts to the central monitoring station e Access the system from a key fob similar to the one used for your car e Access the system from a remote telephone e Disable sensors so you can leave a window open while the system is armed e Get an audio alert when a protected door is opened while the system is disarmed e Have the system notify you if your children do not arrive at home by a predetermined time e Get an audio alert if movement of a protected asset is detected group 43 Simon XT User Manual Home security The Simon XT allows you to control which sensors are active at any given time Table 4 below describes the arming levels that you can set from the control panel Table 4 Arming levels Level Function Description 0 Subdisarm If your system includes 24 hour protection sensors you
15. Press and hold the two Emergency buttons simultaneously for 3 second Press and hold the two Emergency buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds a Not investigated for use by UL Note Refer to specific sensor installation instructions for complete operation and testing details Communication test Test communication between your system and the central monitoring station or a voice report destination at least once a week to make sure you have the proper telephone connection Note The system must be in disarm mode To perform a communication test 1 Scroll until the display shows System Tests and then press OK The display shows Enter Code 2 Enter your master code and then press OK The display shows Comm Test 3 Press OK The display shows Comm Test is On 28 Simon XT User Manual After the communication test is successful the display shows Comm Test OK 4 Press Status repeatedly to exit Note 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 display shows Comm Test OK Ifthe test is unsuccessful the Status button will light within 10 minutes and the display shows Comm Failure lf a communication test fails call your security dealer System download You can initiate a download call to program your system with the settings specified
16. Simon XT User Manual 15 Trouble beeps Your security system is able to automatically test itself for e Power failures e Low batteries e Nonworking sensors e Communication trouble with the central monitoring station When your 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 then disarm the system while the trouble condition exists Trouble beeps will resume 4 hours later unless the trouble condition is corrected Table 12 describes the trouble beep conditions Table 11 Trouble beep conditions Condition Description AC power failure This condition if programmed by the 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 5 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 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 ba
17. ckup 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 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 16 Simon XT User Manual Condition Description Sensor low battery Failure to communicate Sensor open Sensor tampered RF jam detected Clearing status 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 This condition occur
18. d value and then press OK 5 Press Status repeatedly to exit Panel piezo alarms Loud alarms on the siren This option determines whether the panel sounds alarm beeps To program panel piezo alarm 1 Enter the System Programming menu 2 Scroll until the display shows Siren Options and then press OK Simon XT User Manual 25 4 5 Scroll until the display shows Panel Piezo Alarm and then press OK The current value of this option flashes On or Off Scroll to the desired value and then press OK Press Status repeatedly to exit Status beep volume This option sets the volume of nonalarm beeps The numerical range is 1 to 10 The default value is 7 To program status beep volume 1 2 di 4 5 Enter the System Programming menu Scroll until the display shows Siren Options and then press OK Scroll until the display shows Status Beep Volume and then press OK The current value of this option flashes 1 to 10 Scroll to the desired value and then press OK Press Status repeatedly to exit Speaker volume This option sets the 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 status beep volume 1 2 5 26 Enter the System Programming menu Scroll until the display shows Siren Options and then press OK Scroll until the display shows Speaker Volume and then press OK The current value of this option flashes 1
19. e code types are listed in Table 12 below Table 12 Code types 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 You can use these codes for panel operations such as disarming but not programming These codes can be any 3 4 5 or 6 digits depending on the code length Duress code Use the duress code 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 key fobs for 90 seconds 18 Simon XT User Manual Menu navigation Each menu contains a list of options and or submenus Press the scroll buttons to navigate the list of options and submenus in that menu Pressing OK after navigating to an option selects that option for editing and flashes the current value Pressing OK 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 When accessing the System Programming or System Tests menu the panel prompts you to enter an access code To continue enter your master code and then press OK To program an option first navigate to tha
20. ed 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 formed by cooking e Make a note of the display system beeps and indicator lights that indicate the current system status 10 Simon XT User Manual 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 21 and Special chime on page 21 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 The special chime feature 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 wi
21. es 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 When you enter your home you will hear beeps during the entry delay see Status beeps on page 14 If the system has not been disarmed by the end of the entry delay an alarm occurs The entry delay time is programmed by the installer 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 The exit delay is the amount of time the system gives you to exit the home before the system is armed During the delay you can vacate the premises through a delayed response door without causing an alarm Beeps will sound during the exit delay see Status beeps on page 14 The exit delay time is programmed by the installer 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 the system configuration Silent exit The silent exit feature silences the status beeps that accompany the exit delay Press Silent after you arm the system to silence status beeps The panel will
22. have a built in siren that sounds when smoke or a significant rise in temperature is detected 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 Detects carbon monoxide They have a built in siren that sounds when carbon monoxide is detected A wireless device used for activating police fire or auxiliary alarms through your security system a Not verified for use by UL Simon XT User Manual You can send commands or instruct your security system through a series of key presses on the panel touchpads or a remote telephone Table 2 System communication devices Device Description Control panel Remote handheld touchpad Simon XT talking touchpad Simon XT talking touch screen Key fob Telephone 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 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 The two way talking touchpad is a wireless device that provides a convenient option to arm the system doors windows and moti
23. ights up and the panel beeps once 6 Simon XT User Manual To arm doors and windows level 2 1 2 3 Ensure that all doors and windows are closed Press Doors Windows Enter your code when the display shows 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 two until the exit delay expires To arm motion sensors level 3 1 2 Press Motions Enter your code when the display shows Enter Code if a code is required The panel displays Mot ions speaks Motions On and the Motions button lights The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in groups of three until the exit delay expires To arm doors windows and motion sensors level 4 1 2 3 Simon XT User Manual Press Doors Windows Enter your code when the display shows 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 The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in groups of four until the exit delay expires Exit entry delay Your Simon XT provides a delay after entering or exiting your home before the system is alarmed Table 5 below provides details for the entry and exit delay featur
24. ing submenus At this level the following submenus are accessible e Access codes e Security e Phone s e Timers e Siren options 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 code The master code is your most powerful code and can be used for all user operations including programming The initial value of the master code is 123 1234 12345 or 123456 depending on the installer programmed access code length 22 Simon XT User Manual 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 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 that is reported to the central monitoring station Initially the duress code is blank The duress code can be deleted by pressing Disarm while the code is being changed To change the master code 1 Enter the System Programming menu 2 Scroll until the display shows Access Codes and then press OK 3 Scroll until the display shows Master Code and then press OK The current value of the code flashes 4 Enter a new code use the correct length and then press OK 5 Press Status repeatedly to exit To
25. ll not appear in the System menu Latchkey This feature has not been verified for use by UL 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 press Motions twice If a code is required enter your code after the first press of the Motions button and then press Motions a second time The panel Motions light will blink and the exit delay will begin Simon XT User Manual 11 System status Press Status no code is required to cause the system to display and speak the following types of information e Alarm conditions e Alarm history e Trouble conditions e 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 certain status entries from the system such as an alarm history by pressing Disarm after checking the status Using an offsite phone This feature has not been verified for use by UL If enabled
26. ming menu 2 Scroll until the display shows Phone s and then press OK 3 Scroll until the display shows Phone 4 and then press OK The first digit of the current value of this option flashes this may take up both lines on the display 4 Change each digit of the phone number by scrolling or entering a numerical value and then move to the next digit by pressing OK 5 When done press OK again to save the new phone number 6 Press Status repeatedly to exit The phone number can be deleted by pressing Disarm 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 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 2 Scroll until the display shows Timers and then press OK 3 Scroll until the display shows Latchkey Time and then press OK The HH hours part of the time flashes 4 Program the hours value by scrolling or entering a numerical value and then press OK The MM minutes part of the time flashes 24 Simon XT User Manual 5 Program the minutes value by scrolling or entering a numerical value and then press OK If you are using 12 hour clock format the A or P AM PM part of the time flashes 6 Select A or P by scrolling and then press OK 7 Press Status repeatedly to exit Si
27. mon XT User Manual Task Instructions Activate latchkey Activate panic alarm Check system status Toggle chime or special chime mode Bypass a sensor Control panel Press Motions enter your access code if required and then press Motions Remote touchpad Press Arm Motion Sensors twice Key fob Press Lock three times Telephone Press 3 3 Control panel Press Fire Emergency or Police twice within 3 seconds or hold it for 2 seconds Remote touchpad Press and hold both emergency buttons for 3 seconds Key fob Press and hold Lock and Unlock for 3 seconds Control Panel Press Status Remote touchpad Press System Status Telephone Press 0 Control panel Scroll to Chime or Special Chime press OK toggle on off and press OK Control panel Press Bypass enter your master code scroll to the sensor and then press Bypass Simon XT User Manual f 24 NControl 35
28. ode 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 Simon XT User Manual 33 Delays Use Table 17 below to record your delay times Table 17 Delays Delay Time Exit delay Entry delay Simon XT system quick reference Task Instructions Level 0 Subdisarm the system Level 1 Disarm the system Level 2 Arm doors and windows Level 3 Arm motion sensors Level 4 Arm doors windows and motions Activate no delay 34 Control panel Enter the master code while the system is disarmed Telephone Press 1 Control panel Press Disarm and enter your access code Remote touchpad Press Disarm Key fob Press Unlock Telephone Press 1 Control panel Press Doors Windows and enter your access code if required Remote touchpad Press Arm Doors Windows Key fob Press Lock Telephone Press 2 Control panel Press Motions and enter your access code if required Remote touchpad Press Arm Motion Sensors Telephone Press 3 Control panel Press Doors Windows enter your access code if required and press Motions Remote touchpad Press Arm Doors Windows and then press Arm Motion Sensors Key fob Press Lock twice Telephone Press 2 3 Control panel Press Doors Windows twice Remote touchpad Press Arm Doors Windows twice Key fob Press Lock Telephone Press 2 3 Si
29. on sensors arm the system with no entry delay disarm the system activate a panic alarm to call the central monitoring station in a nonmedical emergency check system status and turn system controlled lights on or off all or individual all while providing voice feedback The two way talking touch screen is a wireless device that provides a graphical user interface that allows you to arm the system doors windows and motion sensors disarm the system activate a panic alarm to call the central monitoring station in a nonmedical emergency check system status and turn system controlled lights on or off all while providing voice feedback The touch screen also provides trouble beeps entry exit beeps and alarm sounds Fire Aux Police Key fobs are handy for simple arming and disarming control functions They are portable and can be carried offsite in a purse or pocket Touchtone telephones can be used to communicate with your system while you are offsite 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 Simon XT User Manual Using the Simon XT security system You can operate the self contained security system through several different methods e Use the front panel buttons to arm disarm the system when you enter or exit your home and to determine which sensors are active and
30. problems If the panel detects trouble it will notify you with displayed and spoken messages beeps and indicator lights on the panel itself A Simon XT installation may include any of the devices listed in Table 1 below Table 1 Simon XT system components Component Type Description Control panel Touchpads Remote handheld Simon XT talking touchpad 0 Simon XT talking touch screen 2 Key fob Sensors Indoor motion Outdoor motion Door window Smoke Freeze 9 Carbon monoxide 9 Personal help button 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 offsite phone Controls the security system primarily from within the house Controls the security system primarily from within the house Controls the security system primarily from within the house This keychain touchpad controls the security system from within or near the outside of your home Detects motion in protected indoor area When motion is detected the panel may respond by sounding chimes or an alarm 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 Detects the opening of a door or window Detects smoke or a significant rise in temperature They
31. re not in your system Special chime To enable or disable the special chime feature 1 Scroll until the display shows Special Chime and then press OK The current setting will flash 2 Scroll to toggle the special chime feature on or off and then press OK The setting will stop flashing 3 Press Status to exit An outlined bell icon will appear in the display when the special chime feature is enabled Note This menu option 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 Enterprise Downloader For more information see Testing on page 27 Simon XT User Manual 21 Revision This menu is a read only display of the system s firmware version Press Status to exit Contrast To adjust the contrast of the display 1 Scroll until the display shows Cont rast and then press OK 2 Scroll to increase or decrease the contrast setting There are eleven contrast levels 3 Press Status to save the setting and exit Note Changes in contrast are more noticeable when not looking at the display straight on System programming To enter system programming mode 1 Enter the System menu 2 Scroll until the display shows System Programming and then press OK The display shows Enter Code 3 Enter your master code and then press OK At this point you are in the System Programm
32. rens 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 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 This option determines whether the panel sounds nonalarm beeps To program piezo beeps 1 Enter the System Programming menu 2 Scroll until the display shows Siren Options and then press OK 3 Scroll until the display shows Piezo Beeps and then press OK The current value of this option flashes On or Off 4 Scroll to the desired value and then press OK 5 Press Status repeatedly to exit Panel voice Spoken phrases on the speaker and key press sounds from the speaker heard while the controlling the system This option determines whether the panel speaks status messages and arming level changes To program panel voice 1 Enter the System Programming menu 2 Scroll until the display shows Siren Options and then press OK 3 Scroll until the display shows Panel Voice and then press OK The current value of this option flashes On or Off 4 Scroll to the desire
33. rogrammed by the installer The panel sounds one beep when an asset group sensor is activated information displays only on the Two Way Talking Touch Screen a These features have not been verified for use by UL 14 Simon XT User Manual Alarm sirens 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 Table 9 Siren sounds Function Fire Intrusion Emergency Interior and panel siren Temporal 3 Steady Fast on off Exterior siren Temporal 3 Steady Note 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 Table 10 below describes the indicator lights on the front panel Table 10 Indicator light Button When button light is on When button flashes Doors Windows Doors and windows armed Doors and window 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 OK There are no open sensors Chime solid bell Door will cause chime Special chime outlined bell Motion will cause chime Latchkey on key Latchkey feature enabled a Latchkey feature has not been verified for use by UL
34. rs 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 no enter Call for emergency assistance with your cell phone or from a neighbor s phone Your floor plan Use the following guidelines when drawing your floor plan Show all building levels Show exits from each room two per room are recommended Show the location of all security system components Show the location of any fire extinguishers Simon XT User Manual 31 Sensor and module locations Use Table 15 below to list your sensor and module locations Table 15 Sensor and module locations Sensor number Sensor name Sensor type Location Example Ol MIN AH FIwWw rir MM AE NIN NM NI NMI NMI NM NM FP RP RPI RP RPI RP RP rR rR ke HP MBN AAEAN BP Sw ON AA EAN O 32 Front door Door window sensor Front door Simon XT User Manual Sensor number Sensor name Sensor type Location 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Access codes Use Table 16 below to record your access codes Table 16 Access codes Code description C
35. s 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 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 This condition occurs when a sensor is physically tampered with for example that the cover is taken off 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 The panel receiver may be experiencing some interference The system will call to notif
36. ss OK The display flashes the minutes 5 Scroll to set the minutes and then press OK The display flashes am pm 6 Scroll to set the am pm and then press OK The display shows the current time and stops flashing 7 Press Status twice to exit Set date If the panel loses both AC and battery power then upon power restoral the system date will reset Date format is YYYY MM DD where YYYY year MM month DD day To set the date 1 Scroll until the display shows Set Date and then press OK The display shows Enter Code 2 Enter your code with the numeric keys and then press OK The display shows the date 3 Press OK The display flashes the year 20 Simon XT User Manual 4 Scroll to set the year and then press OK to accept the setting The display flashes the month 5 Scroll to set the month and then press OK to accept the setting The display flashes the day 6 Scroll to set the day and then press OK to accept the setting The display shows the programmed date 7 Press Status twice to exit Chime To enable or disable the chime feature 1 Scroll until the display shows Chime and then press OK The current setting will flash 2 Scroll to toggle the chime feature on or off and then press OK The setting will stop flashing 3 Press Status to exit A solid bell icon will appear in the display when the chime feature is enabled Note This menu option will not appear if chime sensors a
37. still beep at the beginning and end of the exit delay Note Enabling silent exit doubles the exit delay time No entry delay Use the no entry delay feature when you are staying at home or when you are away from home and will carry a wireless touchpad to disarm the system before opening a protected door Check with your installer to find out how this option is programmed 1 Close all door 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 and then press the button again 8 Simon XT User Manual 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 you want to briefly leave the house while the system is stilled armed for instance to get the newspaper This feature must 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 2 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 need to disarm the system upon reentering Leave the designated door open while
38. t option until it is displayed and then press OK 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 and then press OK Table 13 Menu structure Set Clock system time Set Date Chime Special Chime System Tests Sensor Test Communication Test System Download System Programming Access Codes Dealer Code Master Code User Codes 1 to 8 Duress Code Security Downloader Enable Phone Numbers Phone Number 4 Timers Latchkey Time Siren Options Panel Piezo Beeps Panel Voice Panel Piezo Alarms Status Beep Volume Speaker Volume System Tests Sensor Test Communication Test Initiate Download Call Revision Contrast Simon XT User Manual 19 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 to 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 Scroll until the display shows Set Clock and then press OK The display shows Enter Code 2 Enter your master code with the numeric keys and then press OK 3 Press OK again The display flashes the hours 4 Scroll to set the hours and then pre
39. to 8 Scroll to the desired value and then press OK Press Status repeatedly to exit Simon XT User Manual Testing This section includes Testing sensors Testing communication System download Sensor test You can test sensors one at a time to make sure they are sending strong signals to the panel You should test the sensors at least once a week To perform the sensor test 1 6 Scroll until the display shows System Test and then press OK The display shows Enter Code Enter your master code and then press OK The display shows Sensor Test Press OK 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 Trip the sensor See Table 14 on page 28 for details on how to trip each device 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 Press Status The display shows Sensor Test OK After a few seconds the display shows Sensor Test Press Status repeatedly to exit If any of the sensors did not test successfully and you want to terminate the test press Status The panel displays Sensor Test Fail or Aborted The display
40. y fob you must disarm your system before entering the home to avoid causing an alarm 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 key fob to disarm the system Caution To avoid causing false alarms check with your installer on how your touchpad key fob options are programmed Panic alarms need to be silenced from the panel a remote touchpad or another key fob They cannot be silenced from the same key fob that activated the alarm For any key press on the key fob hold the button until the indicator light blinks The key fob has the following buttons e Lock closed lock icon e Unlock open lock icon e Star star icon e Light light bulb icon Table 7 below describes how to use the key fob buttons Table 7 Key fob button operation Task Instructions Arm doors and windows Press the Lock button once Arm doors windows and motion sensors Press the Lock button twice Arm doors windows and motion sensors and to Press the Lock button three times activate the latchkey option Send a panic intrusion silent or nonmedical Press the Lock and Unlock buttons simultaneously emergency alarm to the central monitoring for 3 seconds station Check with your installer to find out how the key fob panic buttons will operate Disarm your security system Press the Unlock button once Simon XT User Manual 13
41. y the central monitoring station about this problem Some types of status conditions such as alarm history must be cleared manually To clear system status press Status read and or listen to the status messages and then press Disarm If the trouble condition was a low system battery perform a sensor test The Status light should turn off if all trouble conditions have been corrected Simon XT User Manual 17 Programming Your Simon XT security system allows you to program certain user options These options are accessed through a system menu System menu To enter the system menu press one of the scroll buttons or the OK 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 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 Th
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