GE Security Simon XT, Installation Manual

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Simon XT
Installation Manual
6
Planning the installation
This section describes system capabilities to help you get familiar with your system. The planning sheets
contain tables that let you record the hardware and programming configuration of your system. Complete all of
the information ahead of time to help prepare for system installation. Refer to
Sensor names on page 68 for
sensor name segments listed alphabetically and by index number.
Control panel location
Locate the panel where alarm sounds can be heard and where the panel will be easily accessible for operation.
Do not install the panel near a window or door where it can be reached easily by an intruder.
Planning sensor types and locations
The first step to an easy and successful installation is to decide what areas or items to protect, which lights or
appliances to operate, and the best location for the panel, touchpad, sensors, and sirens.
Metal objects, mirrors, and metallic wallpaper can block signals sent by the wireless sensors. Make sure there
are no metal objects in the way when installing the system.
Use Table 3, Recommended sensor groups on page 7 and Table 4, Sensor group characteristics on page 7 to
determine the appropriate sensor type for the sensors you will be adding. Use Table 5, Sensor assignments/
locations on page 9 to document the planned sensor information. You will need to understand the application
for each sensor. For example, keyfobs are typically programmed as sensor group 01 (portable panic) and used
to send an intrusion alarm to a central monitoring station. This sensor type is instant intrusion, it does not
require restoral or supervisory communication with the panel and it is active in four arming levels:
1. Disarm.
2. Arm doors and windows.
3. Arm motion sensors.
4. Arm doors/windows and motion sensors.