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1. A smoke detector should Bedroom 5 Bedroom be located on each level Living Dining o D R Bedroom g Bedroom oom pom Living e o Room il Recreation Room Basement Basement Dining Kitchen Bedroom Bedroom Smoke detectors should Room o be located between the eee meer Hall sleeping area and the rest Living e of the family living unit Room Bedroom Dining a Bed Room Kitchen edroom in family living units with more TV H than one sleeping area locate a Room Oo smoke detector at each area Living Room Bedroom o Bedroom NOTE Ceiling mounted smoke detectors should be located in the center of the room or hall or not less than 4 inches from the wall When the detector is mounted on the wall the top of the detector should be 4 to 12 inches from the ceiling NOTE Do not install smoke detectors where normal ambient temperatures are above 100 F or below 40 F Also do not locate detectors in front of AC Heat registers or other locations where normal air circulation will keep smoke from entering the detector NOTE Additional information on household fire warning is available at nominal cost from The National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 Request Standard No NFPA74 Required smoke detector H Heat detector x Indicates smoke detector is optional if door is not provided between basement and recreation rooms Your Floor Plan Use the following guidelines when drawing your floor plan
2. Motion Sensor Avoid the Motion Sensor s view for 5 minutes then enter its view Rate of Rise Heat Detector Rub your hands together until warm then place one hand on the detector for 30 seconds 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 s for 3 seconds Keychain Touchpad Press and hold LOCK and UNLOCK simultaneously for 3 seconds Remote Handheld Touch pad Press and hold the 2 EMERGENCY buttons simulta neously for 3 seconds 25 Note If your system is not con nected to a central monitor ing station and you don t use a pager or remote phone you won t be able to perform the phone test Alarm System Limitations 26 Testing Communication Communication between your system the central monitoring station pager and your remote phone voice event notification should be tested at least once per week to make sure you have the proper telephone connection gt 1 Ze 3 4 To perform a phone test Open the panel cover Enter the master access code Press the Test button twice The panel will announce Phone test press again to change or done to select Press the DONE button The panel will announce Phone test is on at least twice If
3. Exit delay and Entry delay beeps sound 4 times every 5 seconds and 4 times per second during the last 10 seconds if Silent Exit is used the Exit delay beeps will only sound 4 times when you arm and 4 times when the Exit delay expires DISARM 1 beep CHIME DOORS 2 beeps feature must be programmed by installer CHIME SPECIAL MOTION 3 beeps feature must be programmed by installer Trouble Beeps 6 beeps every minute Press the SYSTEM STA TUS button to stop beeps for 4 hours No Activity Beeps 20 beeps every minute for 5 minutes feature must be programmed by the installer Simon Security System Simon Security System Alarm Sirens and Lamp Modules Exterior and interior sirens make 3 different alarm sounds on the premises each indi cating a different type of alarm Sirens are programmed by the installer to time out and stop sounding after a specified time Use the following table to understand the siren sounds used by the security system Temporal 3 refers to a continuous pattern of 3 siren pulses then off for 1 5 seconds 3 siren pulses then off for 1 5 seconds Alarm Siren and X10 Light Information X10 Lights Steady Flashing Steady X10 Siren Steady Steady Alarm beeps Interior amp Panel Siren Temporal 3 Steady Fast on off Exterior Siren Temporal 3 Steady Panel Indicator Lights Use the following table to understand the panel indicator lights
4. Cancel Programming Instructions Use the following instructions to access the programming buttons and programming Add Access Code DONE Press gt gt PO then use red numbers to enter 4 digit code Set Clock Clock Set Hours Minutes DONE res OO CO See Note Enter the Master Access Code The system voice will prompt you to begin with the START MENU The START MENU includes the following buttons Add Delete System must be disarmed Open the Panel Cover by pressing the plastic latch on the top of the panel When you open the cover you will immediately be prompted by the panel voice to use the numbered keys to enter your ID System should be checked by a qualified technician at least every three years 422 2806 Rev A Note Hold key or press repeatedly until you hear the desired item Delete To delete an option or access code Delete press O and follow the voice prompting Cancel If you make a mistake or want to Cancel start over press O Sensor or Phone Test Test To select a test press O and follow the voice prompting Simon Security System Note Codes are always needed to disarm the system Depend ing on the panel configura tion codes may be needed to arm the system Check with the installer for your system configuration Simon Security System e Test e Clock Set Press the appropriate button 4 After pressing the appropriate button on the START MENU the system voice
5. Delete turns off this option and Latchkey cannot be enabled when the panel is armed 1 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu 3 Press Delete from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu 4 Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select 5 Press 03 Panel announces Option 3 press again for next option or done to delete 6 Press DONE Panel announces Option 3 deleted Option 36 and 37 Sensor Activated Light Lockout Start and Stop Times Adding these options lets you control when sensor activated lights are active The panel will not turn on a light between the programmed start time option 36 and the pro grammed stop time option 37 even if sensor activated lights are on Both options must be programmed for this option to work correctly For example if you don t want sensor activated lights to be active during daylight hours set the lockout start time to begin at dawn and set the stop time option 37 to coincide with sunset Option 36 Sensor Activated Light Lockout Start Time Add enables sensor activated light lockout start time midnight to 11 59 P M 1 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu 3 Press Add from th
6. Panel Indicator Lights Arm Doors amp Windows Doors Windows armed Doors Windows armed amp No Entry Delay on Motion Sensors armed amp Latchkey on Arm Motion Sensors Motion Sensors armed Disarm System disarmed System subdisarmed System Status System trouble or Open Sen System in alarm sor Chime Doors Door will cause chime Chime Special Motion Motion will cause chime Time Lights Time activated lights on Sensor Lights Sensor activated lights on Numeric Pager You may program your security system to send a numeric message indicating system activities to your pager The system will send the message twice See Programming Instructions Use the following table to determine what the numeric message is reporting Numeric Pager Reporting Phone Test 101 101 Fail to Open 112 112 Canceling and Preventing Accidental Alarms 10 Numeric Pager Reporting AC Power Restore 102 102 Fail to Close 113 113 AC Power Failure 103 103 Bypass 114 114 Latchkey 104 104 Restoral 115 115 No Activity 105 105 Supervisory 116 116 Panic 106 106 Trouble 117 117 Emergency 107 107 Tamper 118 118 Intrusion 108 108 Gas 119 119 Fire 109 109 Freeze 120 120 Disarming 110 110 Environmental 121 121 Arming 111 111 Programming Sensor Test 122 122 Dialog QS 1500 Touchtalk Interactive K
7. Panel Voice Messages When you press the buttons on the panel or the touchpads the panel responds with voice messages Panel voice can be enabled or disabled see Options These messages may respond with system information or prompt you to take further action For example if you want to disarm the system and you press the DISARM but ton the panel responds by announcing Please enter your access code If you press a button and the feature has not been programmed the panel voice will respond with Function not available An example of this would be pressing Lights Sensor activated button when you have no sensor activated lights in your system Status Beeps Status beeps are used to indicate key presses status and problems with the system They can be enabled or disabled see Options The following table describes status beep activity Status Beeps ARM Doors amp Windows Exit delay and Entry delay beeps sound 2 times every 5 seconds and 2 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 ARM Motion Sensors Exit delay and Entry delay beeps sound 3 times every 5 seconds and 3 times per second during the last 10 seconds if Silent Exit is used the Exit delay beeps will only sound 3 times when you arm and 3 times when the Exit delay expires ARM Doors Windows amp Motion Sensors
8. The panel interface consists of four rows of buttons HOME SECURITY CODE e HOME CONTROL e EMERGENCY HOME SECURITY Doors amp Motion System Windows Sensors Status a XA A AS HOME SECURITY y N A ama Ds The Home Security buttons are used to arm and disarm doors windows and motion sensors in your system The System Status button is used to give information on sys tem activity Arm Turn on intrusion burglary protection for your system You can arm door window sen sors motion sensors or both depending on the buttons you press Disarm Turn off intrusion burglary protection for your system Only intrusion burglary sensors such as doors windows and motion are disarmed Environmental sensors such as smoke and carbon monoxide stay active at all times System Status Press to hear information about your system If the button is lit there is a problem with the system If the button is blinking an alarm has occurred Press the button to hear what is wrong with the system See Status Beeps Exit Delay Exit Delay is the amount of time the system gives you to exit the home before the sys tem is armed between 5 and 254 seconds This is programmed by the installer When you arm you will hear beeps during the exit delay see the table Status Beeps of this manual to determine the meaning of panel system beeps Your Exit Delay is set for seconds Note The designated door
9. 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 Take note of system beeps voice announcements and indicator lights which indi cate the current system status Simon Security System How to Use an Off Site Phone Note You may have to perform steps 1 amp 2 more than once Ask your installer how your system is programmed You may use an off site phone to arm disarm your panel turn lights on and off check system status or conduct an audio session ask your installer if you have this feature gt How to gain access to the Control Panel A At this point you may perform the actions listed in the following table of phone com Call the panel phone number and let the phone ring once then hang up Wait 10 40 seconds and call the panel again The panel should answer on the first ring The panel will announce System On Press the button on your telephone and you will hear System Activated mands CODE refers to the master and access codes programmed into your system Phone Commands DISARM EE CODE ARM Doors Windows EE CODE B ARM Doors Windows with No Entry Delay EE CODE B 2 ARM Motions EF CODE El ARM Motions with Latchkey EF CODE B
10. will prompt you to use the MAIN MENU The MAIN MENU includes the following buttons e Light Control e Option e Sensor Remote e Access Code Press the appropriate button Depending on the button you pressed the system will prompt you to continue by pressing other buttons on the panel Access Codes Your security system has a master access code and access codes 1 5 used for arming and disarming the panel The master code is used for disarming and programming your system Access codes 1 5 are generally used for children or as temporary codes for a baby sitter or service personnel Your system may be set up so that the master code or an access code is required when arming If so the panel will prompt you to enter a code when you attempt to arm the system Note Because different codes can be entered using the same button presses you have to use caution when programming different codes You need to ensure that one access code does not use the same button presses as other access codes For example if the master code is 1234 do not program another code to be 2244 The panel would interpret these codes to be the same code gt Howto change an Access Code Add Access Code Add Access Code DONE Press HD OO then use red numbers 1 Open the cover of the panel 2 The panel voice prompts you to Use numbered keys to enter ID Enter your mas ter access code using the numbered keys 3 The panel voice pon ts you to Please select
11. 3 Entry Delay RSR doctora decian Re RL der A NE de ER el nn ne nn cota ce da de 4 Q ick A ca 4 A ERE A Sec NANA ean E 4 TEE 4 E DIE 5 HOME CONTROL seess dE EEN AEN Tres te 6 Chimie BLOS r tes nee sr er Ee 6 Chime S pecial Motion soroan an e fe nt es 6 Ke En RER Me nn E AR en Ne NN SN mere Pr he 6 IR Ee e 6 Time Activated Lights seas rte Le en en ne AE NRA tes ae nine 6 Sensor Activated Lights a RAR A AS 7 Controlling Individual Lights ss 7 HIE ER WE H AULT ER GE H Silent e EE H EMERGENCY ee EE EES AE REEL AE 8 How Your System Communicates to You 8 Panel Voice Messages nine rss dd o 8 Status BEEPS r A E E E A E T E E NNA 8 Alarm Sirens and Lamp Modules ss 9 Panel Indicator DEE 9 a E E E NN 9 Dialog QS 1500 Touchtalk Interactive Keypad ss 10 Canceling and Preventing Accidental Alarms 10 Canceling Accidental Alarms 0 aaa 10 Guidelines for Preventing Accidental Alarms ccceesceesseseseeeceseseecseceeseeeeeescsasseescsesseeseseseseeaeeeees 10 How to Use an Off Site Phone 10 Using Touchpads and Keypads 11 Touchpads and KE ypadS viii id dti ere 11 DY SLEDS CALS SEE ca Conroe Teen MAR EE EE 11 ARM Doors amp Windows 11 ARM Motion Sensors Etre to Ne Rite nent tune Lu Ps 12 DIS PME A A A lines ie SR UN EA hae ha Sir 12 SUB GIS ATH RSR NE Sn ee ee 12 L O 12 EIER A ele Ree ees 12 Keychain Touchpad sst lanini tintin den A nn ns ee 12 Using a Computer 13 RF Thermostat Operation 13 Programming Your System 13
12. Press the Hours and Minutes buttons to set the correct off time 11 Press Done Panel will announce the unit number with the on and off times you just programmed The following table is a list of options you can change Programming Options 01 Panel Beeps On Off 02 Panel Voice On Off See Option 43 Pager Voice Event Notification Phone Number Simon Security System Simon Security System Programming Options 03 Latchkey Time 12 00 am midnight to 11 59 pm Off 36 Sensor Activated Light 12 00 am midnight to 11 59 pm Off Lockout Start Time 37 Sensor Activated Light 12 00 am midnight to 11 59 pm Off Lockout Stop Time 41 Chime Voice On Off 42 Speaker Volume 1 8 8 highest 43 Pager Voice Event Notifica Up to 26 digits Off tion Phone Number 55 Status Beep Volume 1 10 7 81 Heating Set Point 51 F 91 F Off 82 Cooling Set Point 51 F 91 F Off See Option 43 Pager Voice Event Notification Phone Number Press Add in the START MENU and follow the voice prompts to turn an option on Press Delete in the START MENU to turn an option off When entering a single digit option number 1 9 you must type a zero before the number i e 01 02 All option numbers must be 2 digits Option 07 Status Beeps Add this option to enable panel beeps Status beeps are any beeps including chime beeps that come from the pan
13. Programming Instructions ses tent es ren ead secede EA E rte E a Re 14 ACCESS CODES esse en ie ire in nl E ere tes nee en 15 Light Controle tied ho don ie emt al he nn EE eee ES 16 HOUSE Codes A M cesta Santa a nn nas gates ne See 16 Unit Numbers det A a M tt PAR RME 16 Programming Options 16 Ophion 01 Status Beeps viii a dake deen Met 17 Option 02 Panel Vote hrs trente aii 17 Option 03 Eatehkey Time en seats A AAA 18 Option 36 and 37 Sensor Activated Light Lockout Start and Stop Times 0cooocnicnnnncncnncnnonnnnncnnnnnincnnns 18 Option 36 Sensor Activated Light Lockout Start Time 18 Option 37 Sensor Activated Light Lockout Stop Time 19 Option 41 Voice EE 19 Option 42 Speaker Level eh he ee RAL OA ea anton 20 Option 43 Pager Voice Event Notification Phone Number 20 ITER E 21 Options Heat Set Pot ts en aaa SEA 22 Option 82 Cooling Set POI ren dla nn see NEES amano au 22 Trouble Beeps 23 AC Power TEE 23 System Battery Falles A ada 23 Restoration Of POWER ti ide 23 Et 24 SENSOL LOW BAC Vin tennis et ete riens ed enr ee ae et tree teste 24 Faillo Communicale tshirt er MEME PE ARR Nr dese Al aa 24 Sensor Open A Sensor Tampered Option 50 Detected Siren 1 or 2 Failure System Access Alarm Testing Testing Sensors Testing Communication Setting the Clock Alarm System Limitations Service Planning for Emergencies Emergency Planning Your Floor Plan Access Codes Delay Times Q
14. a electricien selon le cas Une note explicative sur les indices de charge voir 1 6 et leur emploi a 1 intention des utilisateurs du mat riel terminal doit etre incluse dans 1 informa tion qui accompagne le materiel homologu La note pourrait etre r dig e selon le mod le suivant L indice de charge IC assign a chaque dispositif terminal indique pour viter toute surcharge le pourcentage de la charge totale qui peut etre raccord e a un circuit t l phonique boucl utilis par ce dispositif La terminaison du circuit boucl peut etre constitu e de n import somme des indices de charge de 1 ensemble des dispositifs ne d passe pas 100 L Indice de charge de cet produit est GE Security 2004 GE Security Simon is a registered trademark of GE Security All other trade 1275 Red Fox Road marks are properties of their owners Arden Hills MN 55112 All rights reserved Contents Introduction to Your Security System 1 Security System Components cccecesescsseseeeeseseeseeseseescecsecsesesscseescecsecaeseeseeaesceesseeseessesesseeeseeeaeeeeaees 1 How You Communicate to Your System 2 Control Panel ecu ane td te sh A re tos be rhs e a dd aioe da 0 2 Remote Handheld Touchpad eege REENEN eee etre 2 Dialog QS 1500 Touchtalk Interactive Keypad ss 2 Keychain Touchpad neee i eE ERRE RER E EE N E S 3 Telephone Computer How to Use Your Control Panel 3 NA A RETRO NARA 3 Exit Delay ta A A n
15. access code is 1 2 3 4 you must press the 1 2 button twice and the 3 4 button twice to enter that access code Access code lengths need to be between 3 and 6 digits and are set by the installer Note If there are no Special Motion Chime sensors in your system the Chime Special Motion button can be used for Direct Bypassing and Unbypassing See the Arming Your System with Direct Bypassing and Arm ing Your System with Direct Unbypassing sec tions for more information Note You can only use this feature if there are no Special Motion Chime sensors in your system Note You can only use this feature if there are no Special Motion Chime sensors in your system HOME CONTROL r Chime Doors Motion Time Sensor On N N N a FA HOME CONTROL Il IK IA Bypass l Lights l The Home Control buttons are used to monitor activity within and around the home They are not used for intrusion protection If any of the Home Control buttons are pressed and a sensor or module is not associated programmed with this feature the panel will announce Function not available Chime Doors Chime Doors is used to signal chime when a protected door is opened while the sys tem is disarmed The panel will announce the door that has been tripped and chime twice ask your installer how this feature is programmed This is a nice feature to use if you re busy in one part of your home and you want to know when family members are going in a
16. fils int rieurs de 1 enterprise utilis s pour un ser vice individuel a ligne unique peuvent etre prolong s au moyen d un dispositif homologu de raccordement cordon prolongateur t l phonique interne L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n empechent pas le d gradation du service dans certaines situations Actuellement les enterprises de t l communication ne permettent pas que on raccorde leur mat riel a des jacks d abonn sauf dans les cas pr cis pr vus pas les tarrifs particuliers de ces enterprises Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent etre effectu es pas un centre d entretien canadien autoris d sign par le fournisseur La compagne de t l communications peut demander a utilisateur de d brancher un appareil a la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par utilisateur ou a cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise a la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissment L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui meme il doit avoir recours a un service d inspection des installations lec triques ou
17. from START MENU Press the Add button on the START MENU 4 The panel voice prompts you to Select from MAIN MENU Press the Access Code button on the MAIN MENU 5 The panel voice responds with Master Code press again for next access code DONE to select or press CANCEL to quit Press the access code button again to hear the next access code When you hear the access code you wish to change press the DONE Button 6 Enter 3 6 new numbers using the numbered keys Access Code length is pro grammed by the installer Close the panel cover gt How to Delete an Access Code Delete Access Code Delete Access Code DONE Press O gt CA O 15 Programming Options 16 1 Open the cover of the panel 2 The panel voice prompts you to Use numbered keys to enter ID Enter your mas ter access code using the numbered keys 3 The panel voice prompts you to Please select from START MENU Press the Delete button on the START MENU 4 The panel voice prompts you to Select from MAIN MENU Press the Access Code button on the MAIN MENU 5 The panel voice responds with Access Code 1 press again for next access code DONE to select or press CANCEL to quit Press the access code button again to hear the next access code When you hear the access code you wish to delete press the DONE Button The panel voice responds with Access Code X deleted 6 Close the panel cover Light Control You system has the ability to control ligh
18. in siren that sounds when carbon monoxide is detected Modules Appliance Modules can be programmed to turn appliances or fluorescent lights on and off Lamp Modules can be programmed to turn non fluorescent lights on and off Universal Modules are primarily used for controlling devices other than appliances and lamps Check with your installer for other applications Audio Verification Module AVM is primarily used by the central monitoring station to monitor sounds and verbally communicate with a person inside the home This fea ture is similar to a speaker phone feature on a phone Dialog RF Electronic Thermostat is primarily used to monitor and control HVAC systems from the security system Water Resistant Personal Help Button is a wireless device used for activating police medical or auxiliary alarms through your security system Dialog Telephone Interface Module is a battery operated communication link between the security system control panel and the central monitoring station Ethernet Interface Module is designed to provide access to the panel via a computer and the premisesconnect com website e Installers to aid in installation and maintenance of security systems e Dealers to simplify customer and account management First Responders to identify where and how to respond e Customers to control their security system Not investigated for use by UL Sending commands or instructing your se
19. next option or done to select 5 Press 42 Panel announces Option 42 press again for next option or use numbered keys to enter option 6 Enter the voice level 1 8 with the numbered keys 7 Panel announces the speaker level that has been selected Delete sets the speaker level to 8 the highest voice level 1 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu 3 Press Delete from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu 4 Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select 5 Press 42 Panel announces Option 42 press again for next option or done to delete 6 Press DONE Panel announces Option 42 deleted Option 43 Pager Voice Event Notification Phone Number Add enables the pager voice event notification remote phone phone number and allows you to program up to 26 digits including pauses Add 3 or 4 pauses to the end of the phone number to ensure the complete pager voice event notification message will be received Press the Test button to program a pause into the phone number 1 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu 3 Press Add from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu 4 Press Option Panel announces
20. of this product a limited non exclusive license to practice the methods patented in the identified patents solely with products manufactured sold or licensed by GE Security This license grant does not extend to the use of unlicensed third party products with this product Canada Notice The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunica tions network protective operational and safety requirements The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside wiring associated with a single line individ ual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly telephone extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment For your protection make su
21. or up to several hours before calling in AC Power Restore A restore will be reported when power is restored e Alarms Alarm reports include Emergency Intrusion and Fire e Sensor Test A report is sent when panel sensors are being tested Option 55 Status Sounds Add allows you to set the volume for status sounds such as arming beeps trouble beeps and status beeps The lowest volume setting is 1 the highest is 10 1 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from 21 Note The panel needs to be armed to Doors amp Windows and Motion Sensors for Options 81 and 82 to work If there are no Motion Sensors in the system the Motion Sensors button must still be pressed When the system is disarmed both options default to off Note RF Thermostat must be in Heat Mode or Auto Mode for the option to work properly Note Heating and Cooling Set Points need to be pro grammed with a difference of at least 2 degrees for these Options 81 and 82 to work properly Note RF Thermostat must be in Cool Mode or Auto Mode for the option to work properly 22 4 Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select 5 Press 55 Panel announces Option 55 press again for next option or done to select 6 Use the numbered keys to enter the desired volume setting 01 10 7 Press DO
22. substitute for insurance Security system devices cannot compensate you for the loss of life or property Warning Service If you have any questions about your security system or if you ever need service please contact your security consultant Company Name Phone Number Address This section describes what you can do to plan ahead for an emergency e Emergency Planning Your Floor Plan 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 Understand how to use your security system e Know the normal state of doors and windows open closed or locked e Escape fast Do not stop to pack e Use a different escape route if closed doors feel hot to the touch e Crawl and hold your breath as much as possible to help reduce smoke inhalation during your escape e Meet at a designated outdoor location e Emphasize that no one should return to the premises if there is a fire 27 28 e Notify the fire department from a neighbor s phone e Emphasize that no one should enter the premises if they hear sirens in the house e Ifyou arrive at the premises and hear sirens do not enter Call for emergency assis tance from a neighbor s phone D
23. the test is successful the panel will announce Phone test ok within 3 minutes The panel will announce Phone test is on three times if you have a pager or remote phone If the phone test to the pager was suc cessful your pager will display 101 If the phone test to the remote phone was success ful you will hear Phone test ok see Phone Commands table for more information from your remote phone If the test is unsuccessful the SYSTEM STATUS button will light and within 10 minutes the panel will announce Phone communication failure If a phone test fails call your security system dealer Setting the Clock If the panel loses power the clock must be set The default setting is 12 hour mode Your installer can set the clock to 24 hour mode if you wish l 2 3 7 8 Open the panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID Enter the master access code Panel announces Please select from Start Menu Press Clock Set from the Start Menu Panel announces Time is to change press hours and minutes then press done Follow the arrow from the Clock Set button to the Hours keys Press the Hours keys and listen to the voice prompts Stop when panel voice announces the correct hour Press the Minutes keys and listen to the voice prompts Stop when the panel announces the correct minutes Press Done The panel will announce the set time Close the cover Not even the most advanced alarm system can
24. use the next page to draw your floor plan e Show all building levels e Show exits from each room two exits per room are recommended e Show the location of all security system components e Show the location of any fire extinguishers Simon Security System Simon Security System 29 30 Simon Security System Sensor Locations _ a N _ wo s A _ al _ O N _ 00 _ Ke N CH N a4 N N N N EN X10 Module Locations 1 9 2 10 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 16 Access Codes Delay Times Master Access Code Entry Delay Access Code 1 Access Code 2 Exit Delay Access Code 3 Access Code 4 Access Code 5 Simon Security System 31 How to Disarm the System Level 1 Subdisarm the System Level 0 Arm Only Doors amp Windows Level 2 Arm Only Motion Sensors Level 3 Arm Doors Windows amp Motion Sensors Level 4 Activate No Entry Delay Activate Latchkey Feature Activate a Panic Alarm Check the System Status Set Doors or Special Motion to Chime Direct Bypass a Sensor Turn Time Activated Lights On Off Turn Sensor Activated Lights On Off Turn On Off Special Lights Turn All Lights On Off Quick Reference Table Remote Handheld Keychain Contr
25. B ARM Doors Windows and Motions EE CODE 2 B ARM Doors Windows with No Entry Delay l CODE Bl BI B B and Motions with Latchkey Lights On Off EE CODE 0 System Status EE CODE D AVM EE CODE 5 DI KI a command from the Audio Verification Set 1 Talk Note 2 VOX 3 Listen Phone commands cannot be used when the panel is in AVM mode EF CODE 2 Phone Command Mode x BIS AVM Mode Hang Up If you are interactive with your panel and the panel hangs up on you the system is calling in a report to the central monitoring station pager or remote phone due to an action made by you or someone at the security system site Using Touchpads and Keypads Touchpads and keypads are used to control the security system from any location within or near your home Touchpads and Keypads Interfacing with the system using a Remote Handheld Touchpad and Dialog QS1500 Touchtalk Interactive Keypad is similar to using the panel System Status Press System Status once to hear information about your system from the panel See Status Beeps ARM Doors amp Windows Press Arm Doors amp Windows button once to turn the security system protection on for all protected doors and windows Simon Security System 11 Note Depending upon how your dealer programmed your panel you may be requir
26. GE Security www GE Security com Part No 60 875 600 1012 Windows S ime indon ensors G Status OO kl SY 7 O O Arm Disarm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 O be j CT SSF SF SA SZ hi On Doors Motion Time Sensor Off HOME CONTROL Bypass 1 Lights t Doors amp Motion System 466 1871 01 Rev A June 2004 HOME SECURITY CODE EMERGENCY N Test Weekly FS ZN Z OC eZ U A Ka FIRE POLICE AUX Il Simon Security System User Guide FCC Notices FCC Part 15 Information to the User Changes or modifications not expressly approved by GE Security can void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC Part 15 Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipmen
27. NE Delete sets the volume of status sounds to the default setting 7 1 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu 3 Press Delete from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu 4 Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select 5 Press 55 6 Press DONE Option 81 Heating Set Point When this option is on you can set a temperature that will automatically turn the furnace on if the temperature falls below the set temperature The commands are set through the control panel to the RF Electronic Thermostat when the system is armed to Doors amp Windows and Motion Sensors Add allows you to set the temperature from 51 F 91 F 1 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Master Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu 3 Press Add from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu 4 Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select 5 Press 81 Panel announces Option 81 press again for next option or use numbered keys to enter option 6 Enter the temperature 51 91 with the numbered keys 7 Panel announces the temperature that has been selected Delete disables the Heating Set Point feature 1 Open panel cover Pan
28. Option 1 press again for next option or done to select 5 Press 43 Panel announces Option 43 press again for next option or use numbered keys to enter phone number then press done Simon Security System Note The phone number is auto matically stored after you ve pressed 26 digits You will not have to press DONE to store the number If the number is less than 26 dig its then DONE must be pressed Simon Security System 6 Enter a phone number with the numbered keys Press Test to enter a pause in the phone number press Add to enter a and press Delete to enter a Panel announces each number selected 7 Press DONE Panel confirms entered phone number Delete disables the pager voice event notification phone number The phone number will not be called in an alarm situation 1 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu 3 Press Delete from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu 4 Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select 5 Press 43 Panel announces Option 43 press again for next option or done to delete 6 Press DONE Panel announces Option 43 deleted The panel will call the pager remote phone to indicate the follow ing Note The panel will only call a remote phone for alarms and latchkey reports The pane
29. atically activates Energy Saving Mode for systems with an RF Thermostat
30. curity system can be done through the panel touchpads a remote telephone or a computer Control Panel You can enter commands for your security system through simple key presses on the panel Depending on how your system is programmed you may need to enter an access code for certain commands An access code is a numeric code that allows authorization to operate your security system Remote Handheld Touchpad This touchpad gives you the option to enter commands from any room in your house You can enter commands through simple key presses on the touchpad Dialog QS 1500 Touchtalk Interactive Keypad This keypad gives you the option to enter commands from a remote location away from the control panel in your house It also allows you to hear panel messages when the System Status button is pressed Simon Security System How to Use Your Contro Panel Note It may be necessary to enter an access code to arm your system Check with your installer to see if this feature is enabled Simon Security System Keychain Touchpad Keychain Touchpads are handy for simple arming disarming and light control func tions 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 Computer With the addition of the Ethernet Interface module a computer can be used to control your system
31. e Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu Simon Security System Simon Security System 5 6 7 Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select Press 36 Panel announces Option 36 press again for next option or set hours and minutes then press done Press Hours and Minutes to set the time Press DONE Panel announces the time that has been set Delete disables sensor activated light lockout start time The panel will turn on a light activated by a sensor if sensor activated lights are enabled 1 2 S 4 5 6 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu Press Delete from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select Press 36 Panel announces Option 36 press again for next option or done to delete Press DONE Panel announces Option 36 deleted Option 37 Sensor Activated Light Lockout Stop Time Add enables sensor activated light lockout stop time midnight to 11 59 P M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu Press Add from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu Pr
32. econds to cause the system to call a central monitoring station to report a non medical emergency Keychain Touchpad For any keypress on the Keychain Touchpad hold the button until the indicator light blinks If your installer programmed the Keychain Touchpad with no entry delay and you armed the system with the Keychain Touchpad 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 Keychain Touchpad to disarm the system To avoid causing false alarms check with your installer on how your touchpad options are programmed Warning Simon Security System Note For any keypress on the Keychain Touchpad hold the button until the indicator light blinks Note Panic alarms need to be silenced from the panel a remote handheld touchpad or another keychain touch pad They cannot be silenced from the same key chain that activated the alarm Using a Computer RF Thermostat Operation Programming Your System Simon Security System LOCK Press once to arm doors and windows O LOCK Press twice to arm doors windows and Motion Sensors LOCK Press 3 times to arm doors windows Motion Sensors and to acti vate the Latchkey option LOCK and UNLOCK Press both buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to send a panic intru sion silent or non medical em
33. ed to enter your access code to arm the system 12 Press twice to eliminate the pre programmed entry delay ARM Motion Sensors Press Arm Motion Sensors button once to turn protection on for all Motion Sensors Use when no one is home This is usually used in combination with ARM Doors amp Windows Press twice to activate the Latchkey feature Disarm Press Disarm button once and enter your access code using the NUMERIC buttons to turn security protection off To subdisarm the system enter the master access code Subdisarm Enter your master access code using the NUMERIC buttons while the system is dis armed Panel will announce system disarmed The Disarm button on the panel will begin to blink Lights gt Turn on individual lights that are controlled by Lamp Modules 1 Press Lights On button once 2 Press the number of the lamp module you want to turn on Panel will announce light lt number gt on gt Turn off individual lights that are controlled by Lamp Modules 1 Press Lights Off button once 2 Press the number of the lamp module you want to turn off Panel will announce light lt number gt off gt Turn on all lights that are controlled by Lamp Modules 1 Press Lights On button twice Panel will announce lights on gt Turn off all lights that are controlled by Lamp Modules 1 Press Lights Off button twice Panel will announce lights off Emergency Press both EMERGENCY buttons for 3 s
34. een selected Delete deletes the Cooling Set Point feature 1 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Master Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu 3 Press Delete from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu 4 Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select 5 Press 82 Panel announces Option 82 press again for next option or done to delete 6 Press DONE Panel announces Option 82 deleted Your security system is able to automatically test itself for e Power failures e Low batteries e Non working sensors e Communication troubles with the Central Monitoring Station When your security system detects one of the problems above six rapid beeps sound every minute until the trouble condition is corrected Silencing Trouble Beeps To stop the trouble beeps press the SYSTEM STATUS button or arm disarm the sys tem while the trouble condition exists Trouble beeps will begin 4 hours later unless the trouble condition is corrected AC Power Failure This condition occurs if your security system has been accidentally unplugged or if there has been an AC power outage The backup battery will take over If AC power is not restored within 15 seconds the panel will go dark and alert you with trouble beeps If you press any button the display will light and pressing SYSTEM STATUS will c
35. el See Status Beeps 1 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu 3 Press Add from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu 4 Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select 5 Press DONE Panel announces Option 1 is on Delete turns off panel piezo beeps 1 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu 3 Press Delete from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu 4 Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select 5 Press DONE Panel announces Option I deleted Option 02 Panel Voice Panel Voice may be disabled except for status messages open sensor responses and when in program mode Add enables the panel voice 1 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu 17 Note The panel voice is always on for status messages open sensor responses and when in program mode Note The system clock must be set for Latchkey to function 18 Get Press Add from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu 4 Press Option Panel announce
36. el announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu 3 Press Delete from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu 4 Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select 5 Press 81 Panel announces Option 81 press again for next option or done to delete 6 Press DONE Panel announces Option 81 deleted Option 82 Cooling Set Point When this option is on you can set a temperature that will automatically turn the air con ditioner on if the temperature rises above the set temperature The commands are set through the control panel to the RF Electronic Thermostat when the system is armed to Doors amp Windows and Motion Sensors Add allows you to set the temperature from 51 F 91 F 1 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Master Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu Simon Security System Trouble Beeps Simon Security System Ee Press Add from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu 4 Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select 5 Press 82 Panel announces Option 82 press again for next option or use num bered keys to enter option 6 Enter the temperature 51 91 with the numbered keys 7 Panel announces the temperature that has b
37. eparately shown on the label A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and require ments as adopted by ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compliant modular jack that is also compliant See the Installation Instructions for details Alarm dialing equipment must be able to seize the telephone line and place a call in an emergency situation It must be able to do this even if other equipment telephone answering system computer modem etc already has the telephone line in use To do so alarm dialing equipment must be connected to a properly installed RJ31X jack that is electrically in series and ahead of all other equipment attached to the same telephone line Proper installation is depicted in the fol lowing diagram 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 Customer Premises Equipment and Wiring Network A oie Service RJ 31X arm Dialing Provider s Jack IN Equipment Facilities IW Unused D Computer RJ 11J ack iag Telephone Line A z nswering System Telephone CS Unused CRY RJ 11J ack Net
38. ergency alarm to the central monitoring station Check with the installer to find out how the keychain touchpad panic buttons will operate UNLOCK Press to disarm your security system STAR Can be programmed to control a device connected to a Universal Module LIGHT Can be programmed to control a device connected to a Lamp Mod ule One press all lights on Lamp Modules turn on Press again all lights turn off H oo With a Ethernet Interface module installed in your panel you can control your system via the premisesconnect com website Premisesconnect com can be used by e Installers to aid in installation and maintenance of security systems e Dealers to simplify customer and account management e First Responders to identify where and how to respond e Customers to control their security system For more information on controlling your system via a computer visit premisescon nect com These guidelines must be followed for RF Thermostat operation e The panel needs to be armed to Doors amp Windows and Motion Sensors to enter Energy Saving Mode e If there are no Motion Sensors in the system the Motion Sensors button must still be pressed e Both Option 81 and 82 can be turned on at the same time e Thermostat has to be in Auto Mode for Options 81 and 82 to work correctly e When the panel is disarmed the thermostat returns to normal operating mode The programming decals are visible when you open the pane
39. ess Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select Press 37 Panel announces Option 37 press again for next option or set hours and minutes then press done Press Hours and Minutes to set the time Press DONE Panel announces the time that has been set Delete disables sensor activated light lockout stop time The panel will turn on a light activated by a sensor at all times if sensor activated lights are enabled 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu Press Delete from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select Press 37 Option 37 press again for next option or done to delete Press DONE Panel announces Option 37 deleted Option 41 Voice Chime The panel will verbally announce which chime sensor has been tripped if the chime feature is on Add enables chime voice 1 2 3 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu Press Add from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select Press 41 Panel announces Option 41 p
40. eypad With the addition of the QS 1500 Keypad the user is able to hear the voice feedback that is heard at the control panel This enables the user to hear voice feedback from remote locations where the keypad is mounted 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 Canceling Accidental Alarms 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 numeric pager or remote phone to send reports You can have your installer program this delay time between 0 254 seconds You have seconds to cancel an accidental alarm To cancel an accidental alarm before the programmed dialer delay time expires enter your access code Guidelines for Preventing Accidental Alarms The following guidelines will go a long way toward preventing 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 Always enter and exit within the programmed delay times Make sure you leave through a door that has a delay time set for it e Disarm your system immediately upon returning home Be aware of the devices in your security system and learn how each one operates
41. g strong signals to the panel You should test the security system at least once a week Open the panel Cover PLN Ni To perform the sensor test Enter the master access code Press the Test button once The panel will announce Sensor Test Press the DONE button The panel will voice prompt you with a list of your programmed sensors that you need to test The panel will start with sensor 1 and announce Test sensor 1 sensor name When you trip a sensor and it communicates successfully it will be removed from the list You may trip the sensors in any order After all sensors have been successfully tested the panel will announce Sensor test complete press DONE Press DONE The panel will announce Sensor test ok If any of the sensors did not test successfully and you want to terminate the test press DONE or Cancel The panel will announce Sensor test canceled or failure If a sensor test fails call your security dealer Use the following table to trip devices 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 then press the TEST RESET button until the unit beeps 8 times Glass Guard Sensor Tap the glass 3 or 4 inches 8 cm from the sensor
42. 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 Ie 15 h 7 ors hav k 10 e en t 5 h 2 5 t c h n 2 i a 3 1 meanints I 0 by 1 0 pas 7 s 1489 Simon Security System Planning for Emergencies Simon Security System e If freeze or any environmental sensors are not located in areas where the appropri ate 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 smoke blocked by a closed door Sen sors 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 communica tions are all working correctly Although having an alarm system may make you eligible for reduced insurance premi ums the system is no
43. l can call a pager for all or some of the alarms reports listed below Ask your installer how your system is programmed e No activity A no activity alarm is called in if the programmed amount of time passes and no activity has occurred on your system Examples of such are the panel is not subdisarmed disarmed sensors armed a key has not been pressed or a sensor has not been tripped Tripping of non intrusion chime sensors is not con sidered activity The no activity time period is programmed by your installer e Latchkey A latchkey report is called when the system is not disarmed by a pre determined time The latchkey time is programmed by the user Option 03 Latchkey must be enabled when arming e Phone Test A phone test report is called in when a phone test has been per formed e Disarming A disarming report is called in when the system is disarmed This option is programmed by your installer Arming An arming report is called in when the system is armed This option is programmed by your installer e Fal to Open A fail to open report is called in when the system is not disarmed by the time programmed by the installer e Fail to Close A fail to close report is called in when the system is not armed by the time programmed by the installer AC Power Failures An AC power failure is called in after loss of power To avoid false alarms your installer has programmed the panel to wait at least a few minutes
44. l cover see below These decals are designed to make system programming easier for you Always begin by entering your master access code Then choose an operation from the START MENU Follow the prompts and flow arrows to complete the desired task Notice the button flow diagrams following the Instruction Summary 13 Note If Trouble Beeps are turned on the panel will sound six trouble beeps every minute the panel cover is open Ask your installer if Trouble Beeps are turned on for your system Note The Master access code is 1 2 3 4 when the panel is shipped You should change your Master Access Code after your system is installed see Access Code 14 1 Press Down EE Figure 1 Opening the panel cover Version START MENU sion 3 Add Delete Test Press for program information MAIN MENU Light Sensor Access Clock Control Option Remote Code Set 0 1 2 777 Entry Exit CONTROL MENU 4 Unit Delay Sensors Hours j 5 6 7 8 Instruction Summary d Add Option e Option 1 Panel Beeps Option 2 Panel Voice DONE Option 3 Latchkey Time Add Access Code Option 36 Sensor Activated Light Lockout Start Time Option 37 Sensor Activated Light Lockout Stop Time Option 41 Chime Voice Option 42 Speaker Volume Option 43 Pager Phone Number Option 55 Status Beep Volume Add Option Press gt O and follow voice prompts See Note
45. larm Latchkey Latchkey is used to notify parents via a numeric pager or remote phone if children do not arrive home at a predetermined time and disarm the system For example you set the Latchkey time for 3 00 pm If the system isn t disarmed by that time a message is sent to your numeric pager see Numeric Pager or remote phone 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 gt Arming Your System with Doors amp Windows Closed 1 Close all doors and windows 2 Press Arm Doors amp Windows button 3 Enter Access Code if needed Panel announces Doors and windows on Arm Doors amp Windows light will be lit and the exit delay will begin gt Arming Your System with Doors or Windows Open Indirect Bypassing Close all doors and windows except the ones you wish to remain open 1 2 Press Arm Doors amp Windows button 3 Enter Access Code if needed Panel announces any protected doors or windows that are open Any sensors that are open when the system is armed will be bypassed automatically after exit Arm Doors amp Windows light will be lit and the exit delay will begin gt Arming Your System with No Entry Delay Close all doors and windows 1 2 Press Arm Doors amp Windows bu
46. may be opened and closed 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 Note Any sensors that are bypassed by the system will NOT be protecting your home Note No Entry Delay can be used in two ways First you can use this feature when you re staying at home after you ve armed the system i e when you re asleep Second you can use this when you re away from your home To avoid causing an alarm you must disarm the system with a remote handheld touchpad or keychain before entering your home Check with your installer to find out how this option is programmed Entry Delay Entry Delay is the amount of time the system gives you to disarm the system after enter ing the home between 5 and 254 seconds This is programmed by the installer When you enter your home you will hear beeps during the entry delay see the table Status Beeps of this manual to determine the meaning of panel system beeps Your Entry Delay is set for seconds Quick Exit The Quick Exit feature is used when someone wants to briefly leave while the home is still armed i e get the newspaper This feature needs to be enabled by your installer When you press the Disarm button the panel will announce exit time on This will allow a designated exit door to be open for up to 2 minutes without triggering an a
47. nd out of your home gt Turn Chime Doors on 1 System must be disarmed Press Chime Doors button Panel will announce Chime on Chime Doors button will be lit gt Turn Chime Doors off 1 Press Chime Doors button Panel will announce Chime off Chime Doors button no longer lit Chime Special Motion This is used to detect movement within a specific area These Motion Sensors are not used for intrusion protection The panel will chime three times and announce see Option 41 the sensor that has been tripped Use the same panel procedures as Chime Doors except with the Chime Special Motion button If you have Motion Sensors located in areas such as in a patio area or at the front door and you want to know when someone is approaching these areas you would use this feature Direct Bypassing Direct Bypassing refers to turning off bypassing certain sensors while the system is armed 1 Press the Bypass button until you reach the sensor to be bypassed sensor must cur rently be unbypassed 2 Enter Master Code Direct Unbypassing Direct Unbypassing refers to turning on reactivating bypassed sensors while the sys tem is armed 1 Press the Bypass button until you reach the sensor to be unbypassed sensor must currently be bypassed 2 Enter Master Code OR Change arming level Time Activated Lights Turn on designated lights with Lamp Modules at a specific time You can program what time the lights go on and
48. nt to turn on Panel will announce light lt number gt on gt Turn off individual lights that are controlled by Lamp Modules 1 Press Lights Off button once 2 Press the number 2 4 6 8 of the lamp module you want to turn off Panel will announce light lt number gt off All Lights On gt Turns on lights that are controlled by Lamp Modules 1 Press Lights On button twice Panel announce Lights on All Lights Off Turns off lights that are controlled by Lamp Modules 1 Press Lights Off button twice Panel announces Lights off Silent Exit This feature silences the status beeps that accompany the exit delay see Status Beeps Press Chime Doors after you arm the system to silence status beeps The panel will still beep at the beginning and end of the exit delay How Your System Communicates to You Note The panel will not give voice messages during an AVM session Talk to your security system dealer to see if your panel has the AVM option Note You may receive a different number of status beeps if buttons are pressed quickly EMERGENCY O Nf N EMERGENCY FIRE POLICE AUX Press FIRE POLICE or AUX for 2 seconds or press twice quickly to call the central monitoring station and notify them of a non medical call for help Your system responds to you through the use of panel voice messages status beeps alarms panel indicator lights and to a numeric pager or remote phone if programmed
49. off see Programming Light Control gt Turn Time Activated Lights on 1 Press Time Lights button Simon Security System Note Enabling Silent Exit doubles the Exit Delay Time Simon Security System Panel will announce time activated light on Time Lights button will be lit gt Turn Time Activated Lights off 1 Press Time Lights button Panel will announce time activated light off Time Lights button no longer lit Sensor Activated Lights Turn on designated lights with Lamp Modules when a sensor is tripped You can pro gram lockout times when Sensor Activated Lights won t be active see Programming Options 36 and 37 gt Turn Sensor Activated Lights On 1 System must be disarmed Press Sensor Lights button Panel will announce sensor activated lights on Sensor Lights button will be lit gt Turn Sensor Activated Lights Off 1 Press Sensor Lights button Panel will announce sensor activated lights off Sensor Lights button no longer lit Controlling Individual Lights Lights with even unit numbers 2 4 6 8 can be controlled from either the panel or a Remote Handheld Touchpad Lights with odd unit numbers 1 3 5 7 can only be controlled from a Remote Handheld Touchpad Lights with unit numbers 9 16 cannot be individually controlled gt Turn on individual lights that are controlled by Lamp Modules 1 Press Lights On button once 2 Press the number 2 4 6 8 of the lamp module you wa
50. ol Panel Touchpad Touchpad Access Code Disarm D Access Code Disarm Enter Master Code while system is disarmed Enter Master Code while system is disarmed Doors amp Windows TN gt Press once Press once O Press once T Arm Motion Sensors Press once Press once Arm Doors amp Motion Press ARM ARM WindowsSensors each Doors amp Motion 4 N b tor Windows Sensors O Press twice once Press each button once ARM Doors amp Windows Press once if programmed Press twice Press twice ARM Press twice Motion Press twice Sensors Sa Press both Press both Emergency buttons i ban amp hold for e Press twice ES a and hold for 3 E i GE seconds Police seconds Se tatus SYSTEM NN Press once STATUS amp Press once L Ddoe Wotton Press either N N Doors or x_J Motion once Bypass Press once to bypass then code Press NY Bypass again to unbypass Time Press once Lights Sensor Press once L Lights On Z N Unit 73 OR Lights Lights T OR Press once even unit number Unit On pe UN or N G Press twice d Nas uer Lights 1 OR O Press once Press twice Press twice Remote Phone Press Code 1 Press Master Code 1 Press Code 2 Press Code 3 Press Code 2 3 Press Code 2 2 Press Code 3 3 Press Code 1 Press Code 0 Autom
51. onfirm the AC power failure If AC power is not restored within a programmed period of time 5 254 minutes the system will call the central monitoring station if programmed by installer The backup battery if fully charged will last for 18 24 hours depending on the load applied to the panel with no AC power System Battery Failure This condition occurs if the emergency backup battery has failed Status beeps will start and the SYSTEM STATUS button will light Press the SYSTEM STATUS but ton to hear the trouble message If your AC power is not working your security sys tem 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 23 Sensor Failure This condition occurs if a sensor is not communicating with the panel Status beeps will start and the SYSTEM STATUS button will light Press the SYSTEM STATUS button to hear which sensor s failed Perform sensor tests It may be necessary for you 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 com municating with the panel Status beeps will s
52. re that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together Do not attempt to make connections yourself Contact the appropriate electrician or elec tric inspections authority Caution The Load Number LN assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of the LNs of all the devices does not exceed 100 Load Number 1 The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met IC 867A 787SIMON AVIS L tiquette du minist re des Communications du Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme a cer taines normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications Le minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonction nera a la satisfaction de utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de 1 enterprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement etre install en suivant une m thod accept e de raccordement Dans certains cas les
53. ress again for next option or done to select Press DONE Panel announces Option 41 is on 19 Note More than 3 or 4 pauses may need to be added to ensure a message is received 20 Delete disables chime voice The panel will not announce which chime sensor has been tripped but will still chime 2 times for doors and 3 times for motion sensors when a given sensor is tripped 1 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu 3 Press Delete from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu 4 Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select 5 Press 41 Panel announces Option 41 press again for next option or done to delete 6 Press DONE Panel announces Option 41 deleted Option 42 Speaker Level When this option is turned on you can set the panel speaker level from 1 the lowest voice level to 8 the highest voice level When you turn this option off the speaker level is set to 8 the highest voice level Add allows you to set the speaker level from 1 8 1 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu 3 Press Add from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu 4 Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for
54. s Option 1 press again for next option or done to select 5 Press 02 Panel announces Option 2 press again for next option or done to select 6 Press DONE Panel announces Option 2 is on Delete disables the panel voice 1 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu 3 Press Delete from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu 4 Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select 5 Press 02 Panel announces Option 2 press again for next option or done to select 6 Press DONE Panel announces Option 2 deleted Option 03 Latchkey Time Adding this option allows you to program Latchkey Time Latchkey is used to notify parents if children do not arrive home and disarm the system at a predetermined time 1 Open panel cover Panel announces Use numbered keys to enter ID 2 Enter Access Code using the numbered keys Panel announces Please select from Start Menu 3 Press Add from the Start menu Panel announces Select from main menu 4 Press Option Panel announces Option 1 press again for next option or done to select 5 Press 03 Panel announces Option 3 press again for next option or set latchkey hours and minutes then press done 6 Press Hours and Minutes to set the time 7 Press DONE Panel will announce Latchkey time that has been set
55. t off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 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 ID B4Z 787E SIMON ACTA Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules Located on this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration num ber and the ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company FCC Part 68 Registration No B4ZUSA 27621 AL E REN 0 2B The REN is used to determine the maximum number of devices that may be connected to your telephone line Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most areas the sum of all device RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQHTXXXX The digits represented by are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is s
56. tart and the SYSTEM STATUS button will light Press the SYSTEM STATUS button to hear which sensor has a low battery It may be necessary for you 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 moni toring station Your system will try to report to the central monitoring station 8 times before it tells you there is a Fail To Communicate problem Status beeps will start and the System Status button will light Press the System Status button to hear the trouble message It may be necessary for you to call your security system dealer if the problem continues Sensor Open This condition occurs if a door or window is open 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 System Status button to light When you press this button the system responds with Sensor Name open Correct the problem by resetting the sensor If this condition con tinues call your security system dealer Sensor Tampered This condition occurs when a sensor is physically tampered with If the system is armed an alarm will occur For example the cover is taken off of one of the sensors Your sys tem will indicate this condition to you by causing the System S
57. tatus button to light When you press this button the system responds with Sensor Name tampered Cor rect the problem by resetting the sensor If this condition continues call your security system dealer Option 50 Detected The panel receiver may be experiencing some interference The system will call to notify the central monitoring station about this problem Siren 1 or 2 Failure Call your security system dealer System Access Alarm The panel cover was opened while the system was armed The system will call the cen tral monitoring station to report a tamper alarm Clearing System Status Press the SYSTEM STATUS button listen to the status message then disarm the system to clear system status lf the trouble condition was a low system battery per form a sensor test The SYSTEM STATUS button should turn off if all trouble condi tions have been corrected Simon Security System Testing Note The RF Electronic Thermo stat and DTIM are automati cally tested when a sensor test begins The panel will announce Sensor XXX acti vated status is one if the thermostat and DTIM are OK There can be delays when the thermostat and DTIM are automatically tested Simon Security System As an added safeguard there are system tests you should do yourself on a regular basis It is recommended that you test your system weekly Testing Sensors You can test sensors one at a time to make sure they are sendin
58. tem disarmed Disarm button light blinks and the system is sub disarmed When you ve finished accessing the protected areas press the Disarm but ton again Panel announces System disarmed Disarm button light stops blinking System is in Disarm mode f You Never Leave After Arming Your panel can be programmed to recognize that you never left the premises If you press the Arm Doors amp Windows button and the Arm Motion Sensors button but don t exit before the exit delay expires the panel will not arm the motion sensors Check with your installer to find out if this feature is enabled for your panel If You Forgot Something After Arming Your panel can be programmed to recognize when you leave the premises then quickly reenter The panel will restart the exit delay to give you time to collect your things and leave again You must leave before the exit delay expires or disarm the system Ask your installer if this feature is enabled for your system Arming When the Panel Battery is Low Your panel may be programmed so that you cannot arm the system if the panel battery is low Ask your installer if this feature is enabled for your system CODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Ta a N N S Z N Z ANZ There are 5 CODE buttons located in the second row of the panel Each button repre sents 2 numbers The left CODE button is 1 2 which means that this button is pressed when entering either 1 or 2 For example if your
59. the home Dialog QS 1500 Touchtalk Interactive Keypads are used to control the security system primarily from within the home It s used to hear commands from the control panel when it s active Keychain Touchpads are used to control the security system from within or near the outside of your home These touchpads can either be 2 or 4 button Sensors Indoor Motion Sensors detect motion in a protected indoor area When motion is detected the panel may respond by sounding chimes or an alarm How You Communicate to Your System Note The Master Access Code default 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 Programming Your Sys tem Outdoor Motion Sensors detect motion in a protected outdoor area When motion is detected the system may respond by sounding chimes or turning on outside lights These sensors are not used for intrusion detection Door Window Sensors detect the opening of a door or window Smoke Sensors detect smoke and a significant rise in temperature They have a built in siren that sounds when smoke or a significant rise in temperature is detected Freeze Sensors detect furnace failure If the inside temperature drops below 41 F the sensor will notify the panel The sensor will send a restore signal to the panel when the temperature rises to 50 F Carbon Monoxide Sensors detect carbon monoxide They have a built
60. ts from the panel A specific light or group of lights can be programmed to turn on and off at designated times House Code Refers to a group of lights that can be controlled from the panel Note The panel lists house codes A O Ask your installer what house code your lights are set up on Your house code for lights is Unit Number Refers to a specific light within a house code gt Howto set time for light control 1 Open the cover of the panel 2 The panel voice prompts you to Use numbered keys to enter ID Enter your mas ter access code using the numbered keys 3 The panel voice prompts you to Please select from START MENU Press the Add button on the START MENU 4 The pa voice EH to Select from MAIN MENU Press the Light Con trol button on the MAIN MENU 5 The panel voice responds with House Code is press again to change or press unit number This is the House Code that was set by your installer Don t change it Press the Unit button 6 The panel responds with Unit 1 press again to change or select from control menu Keep pressing the Unit button until the correct unit is selected 7 Press the Time button on the control menu The panel voice prompts you On time is to change press hours and minutes then press done 8 Press the Hours and Minutes buttons to set the correct on time 9 Press Done Panel will announce Off time is to change press hours and min utes then press done 10
61. tton twice 3 Enter Access Code if needed Panel announces Doors and windows on no entry delay Arm Doors amp Windows light will blink and the exit delay will begin gt Arm Motion Sensors 1 Press Arm Motion Sensors button once 2 Enter access code if needed Simon Security System Note This feature is most likely used when there is no one on the premises Note 40 keypresses for invalid codes i e 10 invalid 4 digit codes will cause a system access alarm The alarm locks all touchpads except keychains for 90 seconds Simon Security System Panel announces Motions on Arm Motion Sensors light will be lit and the exit delay will begin gt Activate Latchkey Feature 1 Press the Arm Motion Sensors button twice 2 Enter Access Code if needed Panel announces Motions on Latchkey on Arm Motion Sensors light will blink and the exit delay will begin gt Disarming Your System Upon reentering your home the entry delay will begin 1 2 Status beeps will sound 3 Enter your access code using the Code buttons Panel announces System disarmed and the Disarm light will be lit If you enter you home and you hear alarm sirens or if controlled lights that should be off are on an intruder may be inside or another emergency may have occurred Leave immediately and call for help Warning gt Subdisarm Your System 1 Enter your Master Access Code while the system is disarmed Panel announces Sys
62. uick Reference Table Back Page ii Introduction to Your Security System Simon Security System Your security system 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 has the capabilities of communicating with a central monitor ing station and sending messages to a numeric pager or remote phone voice event notification This manual describes how to operate your system It will guide you through program ming instructions for system features as well as basic arming and disarming com mands for the system Y Security System Components The security system uses devices called sensors that use radio waves to communicate alarms to the Control Panel panel 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 beeps and indicator lights on the panel itself Your security system installation may include any of the following devices Control Panel The Control Panel is used to operate and program your security system It communi cates to you through voice messages beeps and by lighting or flashing buttons The panel can communicate to a central monitoring station numeric pager remote phone or all three Touchpads Remote Handheld Touchpads are used to control the security system primarily from within
63. work Telephone D Fax Machine Demarcation A Point y Ge Telephone If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may temporarily disconnect your service If possible you will be notified in advance When advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment You will be given advance notice in order to maintain uninterrupted service If you experience trouble with this equipment please contact the company that installed the equipment for service and or repair information The telephone com pany may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs Patent Information This product and the use of this product may be covered by one or more of the following patents 5 805 063 5 872 512 5 942 981 5 686 896 5 686 885 4 855 713 Except expressly provided herein the purchase of this product shall not constitute a license or otherwise provide a right to practice a method covered by any of the identified patents GE Security hereby grants the purchaser

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