Simon XT User Manual

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Chapter 1 Introduction

This chapter describes the Simon XTs features. In this chapter: Security system components.2 Communicating with your system.4
Security system components
The Simon XT uses wireless technology to warn your family about intrusion, carbon monoxide, and fire. It may also be used to control lights and appliances within your home. The system communicates with a central monitoring station and sends voice messages to an offsite phone.
Figure 1. Simon XT system Door/window sensor Keyfob PIR motion sensor Smoke detector

Remote handheld touchpad

Universal module

Lamp module

Appliance module
The universal, lamp, and appliance modules require a special transformer.
The security system uses sensors that communicate alarms to the control panel using radio waves. The system is supervised, meaning that the panel checks the status of each sensor to detect problems. If the panel detects trouble, it will notify you with displayed and spoken messages, beeps, and indicator lights on the panel itself.
A Simon XT installation may include any of the devices listed in Table 1.
Table 1. Simon XT system components

Component Control panel

Description Operates and programs your security system. It communicates to you through displayed and spoken messages. The panel can communicate to a central monitoring station and send voice messages to your off-site phone.

Touchpads

Remote handheld Keyfob
Controls the security system primarily from within the home. This keychain touchpad controls the security system from within or near the outside of your home. Detects motion in a 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 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 41F (5C), the sensor will notify the panel. The sensor will send a restore signal to the panel when the temperature rises to 50F (10C). Detects carbon monoxide. They have a built-in siren that sounds when carbon monoxide is detected. A wireless device used for activating police, medical, or auxiliary alarms through your security system. Can be programmed to turn appliances or fluorescent lights on and off. Can be programmed to turn nonfluorescent lights on and off. Used for controlling devices other than appliances and lamps. Check with your installer for other applications.

Sensors

Indoor motion Outdoor motion

Door/window Smoke

Freeze
Carbon monoxide Water-resistant personal help button Modules Appliance Lamp Universal
Communicating with your system
Sending commands or instructing your security system is done through a series of key presses on the panel, touchpads, or a remote telephone.
Table 2. System communication devices

Device Control panel

Description 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. Keyfobs are handy for simple arming, disarming and light control functions. They are portable and can be carried off-site in a purse or pocket. Touchtone telephones can be used to communicate with your system while you are off-site. Ask your installer if you have this feature.
Remote handheld touchpad Keyfob Telephone
The default master code is 1-2-3-4 when the security system is shipped from the factory. You should change your code after your system is installed. See Code options on page 24.
Chapter 2 Using the control panel
This chapter provides instructions for operating your Simon XT Security System. In this chapter: Panel controls.6 Standard text display.8 LEDs.8 Simon XT features.9 Things you can do.9 Home security.9 Exit/entry delay. 11 Bypassing sensors.12 Alarms.13 Light control (optional).14 Chimes.14 Latchkey.15 System status.15 Using an offsite phone.16 Using touchpads.17 Remote handheld touchpad.17 Keyfob.18

Panel controls

You can operate the self-contained security system through several different methods: The front panel buttons provide a means of arming and disarming the system when you enter or exit your home. These buttons also provide a method for determining which sensors are active and determining system status. A set of three fast action keys provide immediate communication with the central monitoring station to report police, fire, or auxiliary alarms. The more complex operating functions are achieved using a combination of the panel buttons and a display menu. This method is used by your installer to establish your system configuration. You can use this method to program certain user features. See Menu navigation on page 25.

The self-contained panel (Figure 2) provides the user interface for system operation and programming system functions. Table 3 on page 7 provides a description of the panel keys and display.
Figure 2. Simon XT self-contained panel MOTIONS DOORS+WINDOWS DISARM STATUS

Piezo siren

Scroll up Enter Scroll down
LCD display SILENT BYPASS Emergency Police Microphone Fire Lights on Lights off Number keypad Speaker

Table 3.

Simon XT panel keys and features

Control Piezo siren

Description 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 LCD module has a 2 x 16 character array that displays a variety of phrases and icons. Press to arm perimeter sensors. Press to arm interior sensors. Press to turn off intrusion/burglary protection for your system. Only intrusion/burglary sensors such as doors, windows, and motion sensors are disarmed. Environmental sensors, such as smoke and carbon monoxide, stay active at all times. Press to determine system status. Press to silence exit beeps when arming. Press to bypass a sensor. Press and hold the Police button for two seconds (or press twice quickly) to call the central monitoring station and notify them of a nonmedical call for help.
LCD display DOORS + WINDOWS MOTIONS DISARM
STATUS SILENT BYPASS Police

Emergency

Press and hold the Emergency button for two seconds (or press twice quickly) to call the central monitoring station and notify them of a nonmedical call for help.
Press and hold the Fire button for two seconds (or press twice quickly) to call the central monitoring station and notify them of a nonmedical call for help.
Microphone Scroll up/scroll down Enter Numeric keypad Speaker Door * #
Used to communicate with central monitoring station after an alarm. Press to scroll through lists of similar items. Press to select a particular menu item or commit to memory a menu item that has just been programmed. Twelve-key telephone-type keypad (0 through 9, *, #) for entering access codes or other numerical data. Provides voice output and sounds key beeps. The panel speaks arming level changes, system status, and voice chime sensor trips. The panel voice is also used for voice reporting and remote phone control. Covers the lower panel. Lights on. Lights off.

Standard text display

While the panel is idle, the following text displays:
Display line 1 Display line 2 Arming level HH:MMx (Time) and status icons

Disarm Arm door and window sensors - exterior. Arm motion sensors interior. Arm doors. windows and motion sensors -both.

Arming/disarming

Arming a sensor makes it active and allows the panel to generate an alarm when a door or window is opened, or when an unauthorized person enters a specific area. Disarming makes the sensor inactive in the system. The current arming level is shown on the panel display and changes in arming level are announced on the speaker.

Subdisarm

1. Enter the master code while the system is disarmed. 2. The panel displays and speaks Subdisarmed, the DISARM button blinks, and the panel beeps once. 3. When youve finished accessing the temporarily unprotected areas, press DISARM to return to Disarmed.

Disarm (off)

1. Press DISARM, then enter your code when the panel displays Enter Code. 2. The panel displays and speaks Disarmed, the DISARM button lights up, and the panel beeps once.

Arming doors and windows

1. Ensure that all doors and windows are closed. 2. Press DOORS+WINDOWS, then enter your code when the panel displays Enter Code, if a code is required. 3. The panel displays Doors + Windows, speaks Doors and Windows On, and the DOORS+WINDOWS button lights up. 4. The panel starts an exit delay, and sounds exit beeps in groups of 2 until the exit delay expires.

Arming motion sensors

1. Press MOTIONS, then enter your code when the panel displays Enter Code, if a code is required. 2. The panel displays Motions, speaks Motions On, and the MOTIONS button lights. 3. The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in groups of 3 until the exit delay expires.
Arming doors, windows, and motion sensors
1. Press DOORS +WINDOWS, then enter your code when the panel displays Enter Code, if a code is required. 2. While the panel is in the process of arming, press MOTIONS. 3. The panel displays Doors + Windows & Motions, speaks Doors and Windows On, Motions On, and the DOORS+WINDOWS and MOTIONS buttons light up. 4. The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in groups of 4 until the exit delay expires.

Exit/entry delay

Your Simon XT provides a delay after entering or exiting your home before the system is alarmed. Table 6 provides details for the entry and exit delay features.
Table 6. Entry and exit delay details

Function Entry delay

Description Some active sensors cause immediate alarms when tripped. Other sensors, if enrolled in a delayed response group, start an entry delay that lets you enter the premises and disarm the system. If the system has not been disarmed by the end of the entry delay, the alarm occurs. If the system was armed with the No Delay feature activated, there will be no entry delay and the alarm will occur immediately. When the user arms the system, an exit delay starts. During the delay the user can vacate the premises through a delayed response door without causing an alarm. The system may protest an arming level change if certain abnormal conditions exist. If a sensor that is active in the requested arming level is open, the system sounds protest beeps and automatically bypasses the open sensor (depending on system configuration).
No delay Exit delay Protest during arming

Exit delay

The exit delay is the amount of time the system gives you to exit the home before the system is armed. This is programmed by the installer. After you arm the system you will hear beeps during the exit delay. See Status beeps on page 20.

Silent exit

The silent exit feature silences the status beeps that accompany the exit delay. See Status beeps on page 20. Press SILENT after you arm the system to silence status beeps. The panel will still beep at the beginning and end of the exit delay.
Note: Enabling silent exit doubles the exit delay time.

Entry delay

The entry delay is the amount of time the system gives you to disarm the system after entering the home. This is programmed by the installer. When you enter your home, you will hear beeps during the entry delay. See Status beeps on page 20.

No entry delay

Use the No Delay feature when you are staying at home, for instance when you are asleep, or when youre away from home and will carry a wireless touchpad that will allow you to disarm the system before opening a protected door. Check with your installer to find out how this option is programmed. 1. Close all doors and windows. 2. Press DOORS +WINDOWS twice. If a code is required for arming, enter your code after the first press of the DOORS +WINDOWS button, then press the button again. 3. The panel displays Doors+ Windows - No Delay and speaks Doors and Windows On, No Entry Delay. The DOORS + WINDOWS light will blink and the exit delay will begin.

Panel indicator lights

Use Table 10 to understand the panel indicator lights.
Table 10. Panel indicator lights
Button DOORS+WINDOWS MOTIONS DISARM STATUS Enter Chime - Solid bell Special chime - Outlined bell Light schedules - Clock Sensor lights - Light bulb Latchkey on - Key
When button light is on Doors + Windows armed Motions armed System disarmed System trouble, open sensor, or bypassed sensor There are no open sensors Door will cause chime Motion will cause chime Time-activated lights feature enabled Sensor-activated lights feature enabled Latchkey feature enabled
When the button flashes Doors + Windows armed and no entry delay on Motion sensors armed and latchkey on System subdisarmed System in alarm

Trouble beeps

Your security system is able to automatically test itself for: Power failures Low batteries Nonworking sensors 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. To stop the trouble beeps, press STATUS or arm/disarm the system while the trouble condition exists. Trouble beeps will resume four hours later unless the trouble condition is corrected. The following list explains the trouble beep conditions: AC power failure. This condition (if programmed by installer) occurs if your security system has been accidentally unplugged or if there has been an AC power outage. Any status lights go out immediately, and trouble beeps start after five minutes. If you press any button, the display will light and pressing STATUS will show the AC failure. If AC power is not restored within a programmed period of time (5 to 254 minutes) the system will call the central monitoring station. The backup battery, if fully charged, will last for 18 to 24 hours depending on the load applied to the panel with no AC power. System battery failure. This condition occurs if the emergency backup battery has failed. Trouble beeps will start. Press the STATUS button and the display will show System Low Battery. If your AC power is not working, your security system will shut down once the battery has failed. If the condition does not clear after AC power has been restored and 24 hours have passed, call your security system dealer.
Restoration of power. This condition occurs after a complete loss of power (AC and battery). When power is restored, the panel will return to the arming state with the same zones bypassed it had prior to losing power. Sensor failure. This condition occurs if a sensor is not communicating with the panel. Trouble beeps will start and the STATUS button will light. Press the STATUS button and the display will show what sensors have failed. Perform sensor tests. You may need to call your security system dealer if the problem continues. Sensor low battery. This condition occurs if a system sensor has a low battery. The sensor may still be communicating with the panel. Trouble beeps will start and the STATUS button will light. Press the STATUS button and the display will show what sensors have a low battery. You may need to call your security system dealer to resolve this problem. Some sensor batteries can be replaced by the homeowner. Fail-to-communicate. This condition occurs if your security system cannot communicate to the central monitoring station. Your system will try to report to the central monitoring station eight times before it tells you there is a fail-to-communicate problem. Trouble beeps will start and the STATUS button will light. Press the STATUS button and the display will show Comm Test Fail or Comm Failure.You may need to call your security system dealer if the problem continues. Sensor open. This condition occurs if a door or window is open or a system sensor has been disturbed and not reset properly. For example, a door/window sensor magnet may have been removed from the sensor. Your system will indicate this condition to you by causing the STATUS button to light. When you press the STATUS button, the display shows, for example, Sn 1 Front Door Open. Correct the problem by resetting the sensor. If this condition continues, call your security system dealer. Sensor tampered. This condition occurs when a sensor is physically tampered with, for example, the cover is taken off of one of the sensors. If the system is armed an alarm will occur. Your system will indicate this condition to you by causing the STATUS button to light. Trouble beeps will start. Press the STATUS button and the display shows Sn # Name Tampered. Correct the problem by resetting the sensor. If this condition continues, call your security system dealer. RF jam detected. The panel receiver may be experiencing some interference. The system will call to notify the central monitoring station about this problem. Clearing status. Some types of status conditions, such as the alarm history, must be cleared manually. To clear system status, press the STATUS button, read and/or listen to the status messages, then press DISARM. 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.

Note: Use this feature only when instructed by your installer or dealer.

System programming

To enter the System Programming menu: 1. Enter the system menu. 2. Scroll up/down to System Programming, then press Enter. 3. The panel displays Enter Code. 4. Enter your master code, then press Enter. At this point, you are in the System Programming submenu. At this level, the following items are accessible: Access Codes Security Phone #s Timers Siren Options Light Control System Tests
The sections below describe the options that you can program in the System Programming menu.

Access codes

There are three types of access codes: master, user, and duress. The master code is your most powerful code and can be used for all user operations including programming There are eight user codes, which can be used for many user operations, but not subdisarming, programming, or bypassing sensors. The duress code, when used in place of another user code, generates a silent duress alarm which is reported to the central monitoring station.
Master code To change the master code: 1. Enter the System Programming menu. 2. Scroll up/down to Access Codes, then press Enter. 3. Scroll up/down to Master Code, then press Enter. 4. The current value of the code now flashes. 5. Enter a new code (use correct length), then press Enter. 6. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit. The initial value of the master code is 123, 1234, 12345, or 123456, depending on the installer-programmed access code length.
User codes 1 to 8 To change a user code: 1. Enter the System Programming menu. 2. Scroll up/down to Access Codes, then press Enter. 3. Scroll up/down to the user code you want to change, then press Enter. 4. The current value of the code now flashes. 5. Enter a new code (use correct length), then press Enter. 6. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit. Initially, all user codes are blank. A user code can be deleted by pressing DISARM while the code is being changed. Duress code To change the duress code: 1. Enter the System Programming menu. 2. Scroll up/down to Access Codes, then press Enter. 3. Scroll up/down to Duress Code, then press Enter. 4. The current value of the code now flashes. 5. Enter a new code (use correct length), then press Enter. 6. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit. Initially, the duress code is blank. The duress code can be deleted by pressing DISARM while the code is being changed. Security The Security menu contains the Download Enable option. This option determines whether your dealer can access the system remotely. To program the Download Enable option: 1. Enter the System Programming menu. 2. Scroll up/down to Security, then press Enter. 3. Scroll up/down to Download Enable, then press Enter. 4. The current value of this option now flashes On/Off. 5. Scroll up/down to the desired value, then press Enter. 6. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit.

Panel Piezo Alrm This option determines whether or not the panel sounds alarm beeps. To program Panel Piezo Alrm: 1. Enter the System Programming menu. 2. Scroll up/down to Siren Options, then press Enter. 3. Scroll up/down to Panel Piezo Alrm, then press Enter. 4. The current value of this option now flashes (On or Off). 5. Scroll up/down to the desired value, then press Enter. 6. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit. Status Beep Vol This option sets the sound volume of nonalarm beeps. The numerical range is 1 to 10. The default value is 7. To program Status Beep Vol: 1. Enter the System Programming menu. 2. Scroll up/down to Siren Options, then press Enter. 3. Scroll up/down to Status Beep Vol, then press Enter. 4. The current value of this option now flashes (1 to 10). 5. Scroll up/down to the desired value, then press Enter. 6. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit. Speaker Volume This option sets the sound volume of the panel speaker for key presses and alarm sounds. The numerical range is 1 to 8. The default value is 8. To program Speaker Volume: 1. Enter the System Programming menu. 2. Scroll up/down to Siren Options, then press Enter. 3. Scroll up/down to Speaker Volume, then press Enter. 4. The current value of this option now flashes (1 to 8). 5. Scroll up/down to the desired value, then press Enter. 6. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit.
You can control certain lights by using X-10 lamp, appliance, or universal modules. As set up by the installer, these modules have unit numbers from 1 to 8 and are set to the same housecode. These lights can be turned on for certain arming operations, when a sensor is tripped or based on a time schedule. Light Control includes: Set entry lights Sensor lights Light schedules Housecode Sensor-activated light lockout time
Set Entry Lights In this menu, each unit number can be set up as an entry light. These lights flash the arming level when the system is armed. For example, an entry light flashes twice when the system is armed to Level 2 (Doors+Windows). To Set Entry Lights: 1. Enter the System Programming menu. 2. Scroll up/down to Light Control, then press Enter. 3. Scroll up/down to Set Entry Lights, then press Enter. 4. Scroll up/down to the unit number you want to set up, then press Enter. 5. The current option value flashes (On or Off). 6. Scroll up/down to the desired value, then press Enter. 7. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit. Sensor Light In this menu, each sensor can be tied to a unit number. For example, a light in a room can be set up to turn on when a motion sensor in that room is tripped. To set up Sensor Light: 1. Enter the System Programming menu. 2. Scroll up/down to Light Control, then press Enter. 3. Scroll up/down to Sensor Light, then press Enter. 4. The number and name of the first sensor are displayed, along with its associated unit number. 5. Scroll up/down to the sensor you want to set up, then press Enter. 6. The current option value now flashes (1 to 8 or Off). 7. Scroll up/down to the desired value or enter a numerical value, then press Enter. 8. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit.

Light Schedules In this menu, a light schedule can be programmed for each unit number (1 to 8). To program Light Schedules: 1. Enter the System Programming menu. 2. Scroll up/down to Light Control, then press Enter. 3. Scroll up/down to Light Schedules, then press Enter. 4. Scroll up/down to the desired light schedule (as defined by the unit number), then press Enter. 5. The current option value now flashes. 6. Enter the desired start time by entering the hours, minutes, and AM/PM (press Enter after programming each part). 7. Enter the desired end time by entering the hours, minutes, and AM/PM (press Enter after programming each part). 8. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit. Housecode To change the Housecode: 1. Enter the System Programming menu. 2. Scroll up/down to Light Control, then press Enter. 3. Scroll up/down to Housecode, then press Enter. 4. The current option value (A to O) now flashes. 5. Scroll up/down to the desired value, then press Enter. 6. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit. Lock Interval Each light (unit numbers 1 to 8) that has been tied to a sensor can be programmed not to turn on during a certain time of day. To program the Lock Interval: 1. Enter the System Programming menu. 2. Scroll up/down to Light Control, then press Enter. 3. Scroll up/down to Lock Interval, then press Enter. 4. Scroll up/down to the unit number for which you want to program a lockout time, then press Enter. 5. The current option value now flashes. 6. Program the start and end times (see Light Schedules on page 35). 7. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit. System Tests This menu duplicates a higher-level menu. For more information, see System tests on page 28.

Revision

To display the firmware revision of the system: 1. Scroll up/down to Revision. 2. Press STATUS to exit.

Contrast

To adjust the Contrast of the display: 1. Scroll up/down to Contrast. 2. press Enter. 3. Scroll up/down to increase and decrease the contrast setting. 4. Press STATUS to save the setting and exit.
Note: Changes in contrast are more noticeable when not looking at the display straight-on.

Chapter 5 Testing

This chapter provides a set of tests to ensure proper operation of your Simon XT self-contained security system. We recommended you test your system weekly. Testing sensors.38 Testing communication.39

Testing sensors

You can test sensors one at a time to make sure they are sending strong signals to the panel. You should test the security system at least once a week. To perform the Sensor Test: 1. Scroll to System Tests. 2. Press Enter. The display shows Enter Code. 3. Enter your master code with the numbered keys. 4. Press Enter to accept the master code. The display shows Sensor Test. 5. Press Enter. The display shows, for example, Trip Sn 1 Front Door and automatically displays the list of sensors to be tested. The panel sounds six beeps once a minute while in Sensor Test mode. See Table 13, How to trip devices for sensor test on page 38. When you trip a sensor the display shows, for example, Sn 1 Packets = 8 Front Door. You may trip the sensors in any order. As each sensor is heard from, it is removed from the list of sensors to be tested. After all sensors have been successfully tested, the display shows Sn Test Complete, Press Status. To terminate the sensor test: 1. Press STATUS. The display shows Sensor Test Ok. 2. After a few seconds the display shows Sensor Test. 3. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit. If any of the sensors did not test successfully and you want to terminate the test, press STATUS. The panel display will show Sensor Test Fail or Aborted. The display then shows Sensor Test. Press STATUS once to exit the system test. If a sensor test fails, call your security dealer.

Table 13. How to trip devices for sensor test
Device Door/window sensor Freeze sensor Water sensor Carbon monoxide sensor Glass guard sensor Motion sensor Shock sensor Smoke sensor Wireless panic button keyfob Remote handheld touchpad
To trip device 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. Unplug the CO alarm. Plug it back in and press the test/reset button until the unit beeps 8 times. Tap the glass 3 or 4 inches (6 to 8 cm) from the sensor. Avoid the motion sensors view for five minutes, 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 panic button for three seconds. Press and hold lock and unlock simultaneously for three seconds. Press and hold the two emergency buttons simultaneously for three seconds.

Testing communication

Test communication between your system and the central monitoring station or a voice report destination at least once per week to make sure you have the proper telephone connection. To perform a communication test: 1. Scroll to System Tests. 2. Press Enter. The display shows Enter Code. 3. Enter the master code. 4. Press Enter to accept the master code. The display shows Comm Test. 5. Scroll to Comm Test. 6. Press Enter. The display shows Comm Test is On. 7. After the communication test is successful, the display shows Comm Test Ok. 8. 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 wont be able to perform the communication test.
If the communication test is successful, the system displays Comm Test Ok. If the test is unsuccessful, the STATUS button will light and within ten minutes the panel will display Comm Failure. If a communication test fails, call your security system dealer.
Appendix A Reference information
This appendix provides a list of system limitations, emergency planning, floorplan, and a quick reference command table. In this appendix: Alarm system limitations.42 Emergency planning.42 Smoke and heat detector locations.43 Your floorplan.44 Sensor and module locations.44 Access codes.46 Delays.46 Simon XT system quick reference.47

Alarm system limitations

Not even the most advanced alarm system can guarantee protection against burglary, fire, or environmental problems. All alarm systems are subject to possible compromise or failure-to-warn for a variety of reasons. If sirens are not placed within hearing range of persons sleeping, in remote parts of the premises, or if they are placed behind doors or other obstacles. If intruders gain access through unprotected points of entry or areas where sensors have been bypassed. If intruders have the technical means of bypassing, jamming, or disconnecting all or part of the system. If power to sensors is inadequate or disconnected. If freeze or any environmental sensors are not located in areas where the appropriate condition can be detected. If smoke does not reach a smoke sensor. For example, smoke sensors cannot detect smoke in chimneys, walls, roofs, or areas blocked by a closed door. Sensors may not detect smoke in other levels of the building. Sensors may not warn in time when fires are caused by smoking in bed, explosions, improper storage of flammables, overloaded electrical circuits, or other hazardous conditions. If telephone lines are out of service.

Inadequate maintenance is the most common cause of alarm failure. Therefore, test your system at least once per week to be sure sensors, sirens, and phone 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.

Emergency planning

Since an emergency is always unexpected, you should develop plans to help prepare for a variety of emergency situations. Periodically discuss and rehearse emergency plans to include the following: Understand how to use your security system. Know the normal state of doors and windows: open, closed, or locked. Escape fast! (Do not stop to pack.) Use a different escape route if closed doors feel hot to the touch. Crawl and hold your breath as much as possible to help reduce smoke inhalation during your escape. Meet at a designated outdoor location. Emphasize that no one should return to the premises if there is a fire. Notify the fire department from a neighbors phone. Emphasize that no one should enter the premises if they hear sirens in the house. If you arrive at the premises and hear sirens, do not enter. Call for emergency assistance from a neighbors phone.
Smoke and heat detector locations
Selecting a suitable location is critical to the operation of smoke alarms. Figure 5 shows some typical floorplans with recommended smoke and heat detector locations. Use these location guidelines to optimize performance and reduce the chance of false alarms:
Before mounting alarms, program (learn) them into memory and do a sensor test from the alarms intended location to ensure good RF communication to the panel. Locate the alarm in environmentally controlled areas where the temperature range is between 40 and 100F (5 and 38C) and the humidity is between 0 and 90% noncondensing. Locate alarms away from ventilation sources that can prevent smoke from reaching the alarm. Locate ceiling mounted alarms in the center of the room or hallway, at least 4 in. (10 cm) away from any walls or partitions. Locate wall mounted alarms so the top of the alarm is 4 to 12 in. (10 to 31 cm) below the ceiling. In rooms with sloped, peaked, or gabled ceilings, locate alarms 3 ft. (0.9 m) down or away from the highest point of the ceiling. When mounting to suspended ceiling tile, the tile must be secured with the appropriate fasteners to prevent tile removal.
Do not mount the alarm to the metal runners of suspended ceiling grids. The metal runners can draw the magnets field away from the alarms reed switch and cause a false tamper alarm.

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Real-time monitoring allows you to view household activity online Notification by phone, e-mail, or text message when an off-normal event occurs Find out who disarmed or armed the system and at what time Receive automatic notification if your kids passcode is not entered before a set time Receive instant notification if your liquor cabinet or medicine chest is opened
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Wireless call-forassistance devices keep help within reach at all times Hands-free audio communication with response personnel during critical events Receive notification by phone, e-mail, or text message when an offnormal event occurs Receive notification daily when activity is first detected or if there has been no activity for a specified length of time during predefined hours
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Communicate with Simon XT by phone or internet Remotely arm or disarm Simon XT or specific sensors Monitor household activity in real time Keep tabs on vacation properties Receive voice, e-mail, or text message reports based on rules you compose

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Intrusion detection and premises monitoring you can trust Instant hands-free audio communication with response personnel during alarm events Sub-disarm feature provides extra protection for sensitive areas such as gun lockers and jewelry boxes Call-for-assistance buttons on control pad and keyfob Easy to arm for either interior or perimeter detection, or both Wireless and fully supervised activity sensors Property protection with water and freeze sensors
Telephone notification and control is a standard Simon XT feature. Internet connectivity, real time activity monitoring, e-mail, and text messaging capability require GSM reporting and a subscription to Alarm.com, which is not available in some areas.
A complete family of detectors and sensors provide 24/7 protection
Innovative wireless technology.
Simon XT is a full-featured home security platform thats installed in minutes yet delivers years of dependable protection for you and your family. Simon XT employs advanced wireless technology, so installation doesnt involve the mess and expense of running wires to detectors and sensors.

Door/window sensors

Simon XT is supported by a complete family of wireless sensors and accessories. More than 40 can reside on a single Simon XT platform.
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Simon XTs architecturally pleasing design occupies the smallest footprint of any control panel of its kind. Optional wireless GSM emergency reporting is immune to cut phone lines Large backlit LCD display Simple menudriven settings for timers, latchkey, and passcode options
Freeze sensors Super loud piezo siren

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Voice prompts in plain, easilyunderstood language Large backlit buttons and LCD display Simple menu-driven settings

Water sensors

Carbon monoxide sensors
Up-front and easy-tounderstand arm, disarm and status buttons. Emergency fast action keys
Backup power supply keeps the system operational during power failures

Glass guard sensors

Advanced communications.
24/7 central station monitoring Two-way voice communication during alarms System control via remote telephone Messaging to programmed telephone numbers
Motion sensors Microphone for emergency two-way communication with monitoring station personnel Numeric keypad for access codes and control functions

Shock sensors

Optional GSM connectivity.
Cut phone line doesnt compromise the system Supports internet-based control and monitoring Supports e-mail and text messaging Whether your home was built yesterday or a century ago, thanks to Simon XT you can now enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your home and your family is safe and secure. Find out how you can bring the peace of mind and convenience of wireless security to your home. Speak with your GE Security representative today!
Rate-of-rise heat detectors
One-touch silence and sensor bypass buttons Easy to see backlit buttons and controls

Smoke sensors

Wireless panic buttons

Simple operation.

It doesnt get any easier than this. Simon XT is no more complicated to operate than a single button click.
Speaker for voice audio status messages and prompts, live communications with monitoring station personnel, and configurable voice chimes
Remote handheld touchpads

Keychain touchpads

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