GE Security Simon XT, User Manual

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Chapter 1
Introduction
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Table 1. Simon XT system components
Component Type Description
Control panel Operates and programs your security system. It communicates to you through
displayed and spoken messages. The panel can communicate to a central
monitoring station and send voice messages to your off-site phone.
Sensors Door/window Detects the opening of a door or window.
Indoor motion Detects motion in a protected indoor area. When motion is detected, the panel
may respond by sounding chimes or an alarm.
Two-button pendant
panic A wireless device used for activating police and auxiliary alarms through your
security system
.
Shock sensor Detects vibration made by an intruder breaking a window or door.
Smoke sensor 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.
Touchpads Keyfob This keychain touchpad controls the security system from within or near the
outside of your home.
Two-way talking
touchpad Controls the security system from within your home and provides voice
feedback.
Modules Appliance Can be programmed to turn appliances or fluorescent lights on and off.
Lamp Can be programmed to turn nonfluorescent lights on and off.
Universal Used for controlling devices other than appliances and lamps. Check with your
installer for other applications.
Ethernet Provides broadband connection for communicating with the central monitoring
station or the PremisesConnect server.
GSM Provides GSM network connection for communicating with the central
monitoring station.