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Chapter 4

Programming

This chapter provides steps on how to program your unit.

In this chapter:

Programming overview

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Entering and exiting the system menu

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Menu navigation

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Set clock

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Revision

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Contrast

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System programming

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Access codes

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Security

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Phone numbers

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Phone options

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Sensors

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Reporting

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Timers

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Touchpad options

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System options

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Siren options

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Piezo beep options

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Audio verification options

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Light control (optional)

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System tests

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Resetting memory to the factory defaults

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Summary of Contents for Simon XT

Page 1: ...Pb g Simon XT Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ...e 1 Definitions The following definitions apply to this document a GE SECURITY with respect to title to or warranty of the Software means GE Security Inc a Delaware corporation b Software mean the executable software or firmware programs and accompanying documentation installed on the GE SECURITY products plus any upgrades modified versions updates additions and copies of the software furnished to...

Page 3: ... software or documentation or any hardware furnished with the software even if GE SECURITY has been advised of the possibility of such damages nor for any claim by any third party 7 General Any materials provided to You by GE SECURITY shall not be exported or reexported in viola tion of any export provisions of the USA or any other applicable jurisdiction Any attempt to sublicense assign or transf...

Page 4: ...ar 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 situa tion It must be able to do this even if other equipment telephone answering system computer modem etc already has the telephone li...

Page 5: ...ng sensor types and locations 6 System configuration 11 Emergency planning 16 Chapter 3 Installing the system 17 Opening panel cover and chassis 18 Mounting the panel 19 Connecting hardwired devices 20 HW1 I O HW2 in and HW1 2 DC out terminals 20 Interior sirens 20 LD105 hardwired interior siren 21 Hardwired contacts 22 Wiring a phone line to the panel 23 No line seizure 23 Full line seizure 23 Wi...

Page 6: ...ght control optional 50 System tests 52 Resetting memory to the factory defaults 53 Chapter 5 Testing 55 Control panel 56 Sensor testing 57 If a sensor fails the sensor test 58 Phone communication 59 Offsite phone operation 59 Central station communication 60 Two way voice operation 61 Voice event notification 61 X10 operation 62 Manual lamp module control 62 X10 siren and lamp module functions 62...

Page 7: ...odes 43 Table 18 Timers 44 Table 19 Touchpad options 45 Table 20 System options 46 Table 21 Siren options 47 Table 22 Panel piezo beeps 48 Table 23 Audio verification 49 Table 24 Light control 52 Table 25 System tests 52 Table 26 Control panel test sequence 56 Table 27 Arming levels 56 Table 28 Sensor tripping instructions 57 Table 29 Minimum beeps 58 Table 30 Phone commands 59 Table 31 Sensor use...

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Page 9: ...on library Note A qualified service person complying with all applicable codes should perform all required hardware installation Conventions used in this document The following conventions are used in this document Safety terms and symbols These terms may appear in this manual Materials needed Pencil Phillips screwdriver Bold Menu items and buttons Italic Emphasis of an instruction or point specia...

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Page 11: ...erview of the system and an outline of the steps you need to perform before you begin installing and configuring your security system In this chapter Product overview 2 System components 3 Standard panel 4 Chapter 1 Introduction ...

Page 12: ...uire a special transformer The self contained panel provides the main processing unit for all system functions It receives and responds to signals from wireless sensors and wireless touchpads throughout the premises For monitored systems the panel can be connected to the premises phone line for central monitoring station reporting You can program the panel onsite from the keypad or remotely using ...

Page 13: ...o about 41 F 5 C When the temperature rises to 50 F 10 C the sensor transmits a restore signal Water sensor 60 744 Water sensors detect a water leak rising water The detector is connected to the sensor by an 8 foot 2 4 meter cable Water that reaches both detector contact points activates the sensor causing it to transmit an alarm signal Smoke sensor 60 848 95 Smoke sensors provide fire protection ...

Page 14: ...l emergency Water resistant personal help button 60 906 95 The water resistant personal help button is a wireless device used for activating police medical or auxiliary alarms through your system When the help button is pressed the light mounted under the cover will blink and an alarm signal is transmitted CAUTION Do not use outdoor motion sensors for intrusion protection Table 2 Panel hardware ca...

Page 15: ...n to help you plan your installation to reduce time and costs In this chapter Planning the installation 6 Control panel location 6 Planning sensor types and locations 6 System configuration 11 Emergency planning 16 Chapter 2 Planning ...

Page 16: ...rotect 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 appropri...

Page 17: ...buttons Status light will not blink Silent I N Y 01234 03 Portable panic 24 hour silent portable emergency buttons Status light will not blink Silent I N N 01234 04 Fixed auxiliary 24 hour auxiliary sensor Emergency I N Y 01234 05 Fixed auxiliary 24 hour emergency button Siren shut off confirms CS report Emergency I N Y 01234 06 Portable auxiliary 24 hour portable auxiliary alert button Emergency ...

Page 18: ...al special chime notify the user when a door is opened Sounds emit from a local annunciator One direct bypass and unbypass when no special motion chime sensors are in the security system No report Three beeps I N Y 01234 26 Fire 24 hour fire rate of rise heat and smoke sensors Fire I Y Y 01234 27 Lamp control or other customer feature No report Silent I Y Y 01234 28 PIR motion sensor sound sensor ...

Page 19: ...Chapter 2 Planning 9 Table 5 Sensor assignments locations Sensor Device Sensor group Sensor name location Notes 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ...

Page 20: ...h the kitchen the motion sensor in the kitchen is tripped sounding a local alarm If motion is detected by the living room motion sensor within two minutes an alarm report will be sent to the central station Figure 2 Cross zone diagram Note We do not recommend cross zoning for exit entry zones Each zone can individually protect the intended area 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Table 5 Sensor assignme...

Page 21: ...34 or 123 None 3 to 6 digits D I M User code 1 None None 3 to 6 digits D I M User code 2 None None 3 to 6 digits D I M User code 3 None None 3 to 6 digits D I M User code 4 None None 3 to 6 digits D I M User code 5 None None 3 to 6 digits D I M User code 6 None None 3 to 6 digits D I M User code 7 None None 3 to 6 digits D I M User code 8 None None 3 to 6 digits D I M Duress code None None 3 to 6 ...

Page 22: ...econds SIA limits on 15 sec SIA limits off 5 sec SIA limits on 15 to 45 sec SIA limits off 5 to 254 sec D I Call waiting code None None 26 digits D I Sensors menu Learn sensors D I Delete sensors D I Edit sensors D I Reporting menu Report options Opening reports Off Off On Off D I Closing reports Off Off On Off D I Forced armed Off Off On Off D I AC power failure report must be added for UL listed...

Page 23: ...try delay 30 sec SIA limits on 30 sec SIA limits off 5 sec SIA limits on 30 to 240 sec SIA limits off 5 to 240 sec D I Exit delay 60 Seconds SIA limits on 45 sec SIA limits off 5 sec SIA limits on 45 to 254 sec SIA limits off 5 to 254 sec D I No activity timeout Off Off 2 to 24 hours D I Auto phone test Off Off 1 to 254 days D I Supervisory time Midnight None 12 00 midnight to 11 59 PM None D I Al...

Page 24: ... FTC must be on 5 Output activated for alarm Off No output D SIA limits On Off On Off D 24 hour clock Off Off On Off D I Siren options menu Panel piezo beeps On Off On Off D I M Panel voice On Off On Off D I M Panel piezo alarms must be added for UL listed systems or a siren must be connected On Off On Off D I M Trouble beeps must be added for UL listed systems On Off On Off D I Voice chime Off Of...

Page 25: ...1 to 64 D I Manual mic gain 64 64 1 to 64 D I Light control menu Set entry lights Off Off On Off for each unit number from 1 to 8 D I M Sensor light Off Off 1 to 8 Off D I M Light schedule None None HH MMx for start and stop times None D I M Housecode A A A to O D I M Lock interval None None HH MMx for start and stop times None D I M System test menu Sensor test D I M Communication test D I M Syst...

Page 26: ...e these guidelines when drawing an emergency floor plan for the homeowner Show all building levels Show exits from each room We recommend two exits per room Show the locations of all security system components Show the locations of any fire extinguishers ...

Page 27: ...r In this chapter Opening panel cover and chassis 18 Mounting the panel 19 Connecting hardwired devices 20 HW1 I O HW2 in and HW1 2 DC out terminals 20 Interior sirens 20 LD105 hardwired interior siren 21 Hardwired contacts 22 Wiring a phone line to the panel 23 No line seizure 23 Full line seizure 23 Wiring the power transformer 26 Powering up the panel 26 Installing X10 modules 28 ...

Page 28: ...s at the top of the panel secure and release the front cover and the chassis The plastic hinges on the panel bottom allow the cover and chassis to swing down and out of the way Figure 3 Figure 3 Opening the panel cover and chassis Pb Tabs Hinge Hinge Back piece Chassis ...

Page 29: ...the mounting hole locations with a pencil 4 Mount the back piece to the wall through the two horizontally centered mounting holes near the top and bottom using the supplied mounting hardware Use wall anchors if no studs are present Figure 4 Figure 4 Panel mounting hole locations 5 Connect the chassis assembly to the mounted back piece and let it hang down This makes the terminal strip accessible f...

Page 30: ...e used for either siren or hardwired contact connections The HW2 in terminal is an input only Interior sirens From the factory the HW1 I O input is set up for interior siren operation status and alarm sounds HW1 2 DC out provides the positive voltage Note The total current available from the HW1 2 DC out terminal is 250 mA at up to 122 F 50 C With Hardwired Siren Supervision turned on sirens conne...

Page 31: ... on page 29 Note Do not install the resistor at the panel terminals This does not provide supervision of the wire Connect the LD105 hardwired interior siren 13 374 to the panel using a 4 7 kohm resistor included with the siren as shown in Figure 6 The resistor must be connected across the siren wires as close to the siren as possible Figure 6 Hardwired interior siren with supervision HW1 I O HW1 2...

Page 32: ...O and or HW2 in Other types of hardwired detectors should not be used The total resistance of the wire loop must not exceed 3 ohms This allows you to use up to 200 ft 61 m of two conductor 22 gauge stranded wire Connect hardwired reed switches to the panel using a 47 kohm resistor not a 4 7 kohm resistor as shown in Figure 7 The resistor must be connected at the last switch in the circuit Note Do ...

Page 33: ...ure method allows the panel to take over seize the phone line even if another device on the line is in use This method requires that the panel be wired before all other phones answering machines computers or other devices on the phone line Use the RJ31X CA 38A jack Figure 8 on page 24 when wiring for full line seizure This lets the user quickly and easily disconnect the panel from the phone line i...

Page 34: ...Simon XT Installation Manual 24 Figure 8 Full line seizure wiring with RJ31X Pb Green Black Green Red White or Yellow Red BRN GRY TIP RING GRN RED Black White or Yellow Green Red E A B C D ...

Page 35: ...This jack is disconnected automatically whenever the panel reports 2 Connect the included phone cord to the panel LINE jack and the premises phone jack B Note If customers add phones or other phone devices to another phone jack full line seizure no longer exists Inform them to contact you if they want to add a phone or other device so that you can rewire for full line seizure by adding an RJ31X Fi...

Page 36: ...nd connect the black wire to the negative Batt neg screw terminal and the red wire to the positive Batt pos screw terminal Figure 11 on page 27 2 Connect the lug end of the red battery lead to the red battery tab 3 Connect the lug end of the black battery lead to the black battery tab 4 Align the red battery terminal with the right end of the terminal strip The logo and specification information s...

Page 37: ...te and hold the cover plate in place 2 Plug the transformer into the lower receptacle of the outlet so that the hole in the transformer tab lines up with the outlet cover screw hole 3 Insert the cover plate screw through the transformer tab and the outlet cover plate Tighten the screw WARNING Use extreme caution when securing the transformer to a metal outlet cover You could receive a serious shoc...

Page 38: ... appliance into the module To install universal modules do the following 1 Set the unit code dial to a unit number different from all other X10 modules between 1 and 8 2 Set the housecode for the installation 3 Set the module switches to momentary and relay only 4 Connect the module terminals to the desired device terminals 5 Plug the universal module into a wall outlet CAUTION Do not plug in appl...

Page 39: ...u navigation 32 Set clock 34 Revision 34 Contrast 34 System programming 35 Access codes 35 Security 36 Phone numbers 37 Phone options 38 Sensors 39 Reporting 41 Timers 44 Touchpad options 45 System options 46 Siren options 47 Piezo beep options 48 Audio verification options 49 Light control optional 50 System tests 52 Resetting memory to the factory defaults 53 ...

Page 40: ...iven All installer options are set in the System Programming menu except for setting the system time Table 7 on page 31 explains the panel keys and features shown in Figure 12 Figure 12 Simon XT self contained panel BYPASS SILENT Number keypad Speaker Lights on Emergency Police Microphone Fire Door MOTIONS DOORS WINDOWS DISARM STATUS Lights off Scroll up Enter Scroll down Piezo siren LCD display ...

Page 41: ...nsors such as doors windows and motion sensors are disarmed Environmental sensors such as smoke and carbon monoxide stay active at all times STATUS Press to determine system status SILENT Press to silence exit beeps when arming BYPASS Press to bypass a sensor Police Press and hold the Police button for two seconds or press twice quickly to call the central monitoring station and notify them of a n...

Page 42: ... program an option first navigate to that option until it is displayed then press Enter The option value will start flashing indicating that it is ready to be changed Use the scroll keys or enter a numerical value to change the option then press the Enter key to save the change Table 8 Simon XT menu structure System time Security Enable scheduled lights Account number Enable sensor activated light...

Page 43: ...Fire alarm verification Alarm report verification Communication modes Audio verification Phone 1 reports Audio mode Phone 2 reports Fire shutdown Phone 3 reports Panic talk Phone 4 reports VOX receiver gain Timers VOX microphone gain Latchkey time VOX gain range Entry delay Manual microphone gain Exit delay Light control No activity timeout Set entry lights Auto phone test Sensor lights Supervisor...

Page 44: ...ow flashes the hours 6 Scroll up down to set the hours 7 Press the Enter key to accept The display now flashes the minutes 8 Scroll up down to set the minutes 9 Press the Enter key to accept The display is now flashing the AM PM 10 Scroll up down to set the AM PM 11 Press Enter to accept The display now shows the current time and stops flashing 12 Press the STATUS button twice to exit Revision To ...

Page 45: ...imited to changing all but the following Dealer code Code length Downloader code Phone lock Phone 1 Phone 2 Phone 1 report mode Phone 2 report mode HW 1 function SIA limits Table 10 Access codes Function Default Description Dealer code 4321 You can use the dealer code to program all system options including high security options that are not accessible with the installer code if it is different fr...

Page 46: ...mber Dealer code Code length Call wait cancel Phone numbers 1 and 2 Phone report modes 1 to 4 Phone lock Downloader phone number Downloader code Autoarm On Determines how long the system protests announces open failed sensors when attempting to arm with open failed sensors before bypassing these sensors and automatically arming the rest of the system Note The panel protests an arming attempt when ...

Page 47: ...e system is armed and the user presses DISARM the panel announces Exit time is ON and sounds exit delay beeps This allows a designated entry exit door to be open for up to 2 minutes without causing alarm When the door is closed the beeps stop and the door is armed again Note Downloader enable On Enables programming of system options with downloader software Sup protest Off Determines whether the p...

Page 48: ...prise operator simply calls the panel location once and listens for 10 rings The panel should answer after the tenth ring For offsite access where an answering machine exists the user or Enterprise operator must perform the following steps Call the panel location Let the phone ring once then hang up Wait at least 10 seconds but not more than 40 then call the panel location again The panel should a...

Page 49: ...e way as a phone number Table 14 Device programming Device To program Door window sensor Press the button on the top of the sensor cover removed or trip the tamper Motion sensor Press the button on the back of the sensor mounting plate removed or trip the tamper Smoke detector Trip the tamper press the test button remove the detector from its base or put the smoke detector in alarm Hardwired senso...

Page 50: ...s Enter to accept the group number displayed 8 The sensor text is now flashing Use the scroll buttons to scroll through the text list or enter the three digit shortcut Press Enter to accept the first text segment You may enter more text or press Enter again to finish adding the sensor 9 The panel displays Trip Sensor with the next available sensor number Press STATUS repeatedly to exit Deleting a ...

Page 51: ...arn sensors Adds learns sensors to panel memory Delete sensors Deletes sensors from panel memory Edit sensors Edits sensor information in panel memory Table 16 Reporting options Function Default Description Opening reports Off Determines whether the panel sends opening reports to a central station whenever the system is disarmed on or not off User number will be reported as zone number Keyfobs lea...

Page 52: ... station when the panel backup battery voltage drops Sen alarm restore Off Determines whether the panel reports sensor alarm restorals on or not off Setting when restorals are reported 1 Immediately after sensor is closed or restored after dial delay 2 After siren timeout expires if sensor is restored 3 When system is disarmed if sensor is restored 24 hour sensor tamper Off Determines whether the ...

Page 53: ...ramming mode and another report is sent when the programming session ends Fire verify Off Determines when a fire alarm is reported to the central station If this option is on a single smoke sensor must stay in alarm for at least one minute before the panel reports the alarm to the central station If a second different smoke sensor goes into alarm before the Siren Timeout expires the panel immediat...

Page 54: ...is disabled off No activity means control panel remote handheld and key chain touchpad buttons have not been pressed and sensors have not been tripped within a specified period of time except sensors in group 25 The timeout can be set from 02 to 24 hours Auto phone test Off Determines whether the panel automatically performs a periodic phone test on or not off The test interval can be from 001 to ...

Page 55: ...ses on or remains at the armed level chosen by the user off This feature does not work from a keyfob Autobypass must be on for this feature to work Smoke supervision Off Determines how often the panel must receive supervisory signals from the smoke sensors If this option is on the panel must receive at least one supervisory signal from smoke sensors every four hours or it will identify a sensor fa...

Page 56: ... microphone to remain on continuously during an AVM session With option on panel is not testing battery supervision HW 1 function 1 The setting for this option determines how the HW1 I O output will function SIA limits On Determines whether entry exit and dialer delay times fall within SIA limits on or factory ranges off Entry Delay 030 to 240 seconds 005 to 240 seconds Exit Delay 045 to 254 secon...

Page 57: ...me 4 hours later if the trouble condition is not cleared Voice chime Off Determines whether the panel announces the sensor name 1 Sensor name 2 Loud ding dong bell 3 Soft ding dong bell Off No sound Status beeps vol 7 Determines the panel piezo volume level for status sounds such as arming trouble and status beeps Volume range is 1 lowest to 10 highest HW siren sup Off Determines whether the panel...

Page 58: ...t exit three beeps sound at the beginning of the exit delay and three more sound just before the exit delay expires Entry delay three beeps sound every five seconds and three times per second during the last ten seconds Arm doors windows and motion sensors Exit delay four beeps sound every five seconds and four times per second during the last ten seconds Silent exit four beeps sound at the beginn...

Page 59: ...udio sessions If the VOX is switching the speaker on when the central station operator is not talking lower both this setting and the VOX mic gain setting If the VOX is not switching the speaker on when the central station operator is talking raise this setting and lower VOX Mic Gain setting Changing this setting does not affect speaker volume Vox mic gain 24 Sets the mic gain sensitivity that tri...

Page 60: ...S twice to exit program mode To program an entry activated light 1 Press the scroll buttons until the panel displays System Programming 2 Press Enter The panel displays Enter Code 3 Enter your access code and press Enter The panel displays Access Codes 4 Press the scroll buttons until the panel displays Light Control 5 Press Enter The panel displays Set Entry Lights 6 Press Enter The panel display...

Page 61: ...ys Access Codes 4 Press the scroll buttons until the panel displays Light Control 5 Press Enter The panel displays Set Entry Lights 6 Press the scroll buttons until the panel displays Set Entry Lights 7 Press Enter 8 Press the scroll buttons until the panel displays Light Schedules 9 Press Enter The panel displays Light Schedule 1 10 Press the scroll buttons until the panel displays the unit numbe...

Page 62: ...stem tests Table 24 Light control Function Default Description Set entry lights Entry light unit 1 through 8 Off This menu allows the user to set X 10 lights with unit numbers from 1 to 8 as entry lights On Sensor light 01 to 40 In this menu each enrolled sensor can be associated with an X 10 light with unit number from 1 to 8 or Off for no association Light schedules Light schedule 1 through 8 Of...

Page 63: ...ure to reset memory to factory defaults is meant to be difficult It is also possible to restore power to the panel by plugging in the transformer first which allows the panel to be closed so that the tamper switch does not need to be pressed If you do this be sure to reconnect the battery Program the panel in this order 1 Set the panel clock 2 Add learn sensors 3 Set the housecode and light and ap...

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Page 65: ...dding or removing devices from the system In this chapter Control panel 56 Sensor testing 57 If a sensor fails the sensor test 58 Phone communication 59 Offsite phone operation 59 Central station communication 60 Two way voice operation 61 Voice event notification 61 X10 operation 62 Manual lamp module control 62 X10 siren and lamp module functions 62 ...

Page 66: ...o activate a nonmedical police or fire emergency alarm FIRE Press and hold or press button twice quickly to activate a nonmedical police or fire emergency alarm EMERGENCY Press and hold or press button twice quickly to activate a nonmedical police or fire emergency alarm Table 27 Arming levels Arming level Description Indication 0 Subdisarms master access and duress codes only and bypasses 24 hour...

Page 67: ...lay Sn Test Complete Press Status Note If a sensor does not meet the minimum transmission beep requirements see If a sensor fails the sensor test on page 58 Table 28 Sensor tripping instructions Sensor Do this Door window Open the secured door or window Freeze Remove the sensor cover Apply ice in a plastic bag to the sensor for 10 to 15 minutes Do not allow the sensor to get wet Water Press a wet ...

Page 68: ... Relocate the sensor If necessary replace the sensor To reposition a sensor 1 Rotate the sensor and test for improved sensor communication at 90 and 180 degrees from the original position 2 If poor communication persists relocate the sensor To relocate a sensor 1 Test the sensor a few inches from the original position 2 Increase the distance from the original position and retest until an acceptabl...

Page 69: ...d to the phone jack 2 Check the phone number programmed into the panel 3 Perform the communication test again 4 If the communication test fails again check the phone connection wiring Offsite phone operation Test the system from a remote phone by calling the panel and using the commands in Table 30 Table 30 Phone commands System function Phone command Disarm 1 Arm doors windows 2 Arm motion sensor...

Page 70: ...stem 3 Test each of the wireless panic buttons and trip at least one sensor of each type fire intrusion etc to verify that the appropriate alarms are working correctly 4 When you finish testing the system call the central station to verify that the alarms were received Table 31 Sensor user report codes Arm or disarm from Reports as user Panel or remote handheld touchpad 0 Keyfob 1 to 40 sensor num...

Page 71: ...stem is monitored to inform them you are testing the system and not to dispatch authorities 2 At the system site put the system into an alarm condition 3 At the calling location pick up the phone after it starts ringing You should hear the panel voice announce Press star for alarm 4 Press and the panel voice identifies the alarm If there is more than one alarm in progress the user must press for t...

Page 72: ...p modules 1 through 8 The panel responds with Light on off Pressing the Lights on or off button twice turns all the lights on or off X10 siren and lamp module functions All sirens turn off when the system is disarmed or when the siren timeout expires Siren priority is fire highest priority intrusion and emergency Table 33 identifies the light information for each of these siren types If an alarm o...

Page 73: ...mation to help you troubleshoot problems perform simple preventive maintenance procedures and contact technical support in case you need assistance with your GE equipment In this chapter Troubleshooting 64 Contacting technical support 66 Online publication library 66 ...

Page 74: ...ery Check that panel backup battery is connected Check panel backup battery voltage If less than 5 4 volts replace battery and clear system status message Run sensor test The panel displays and announces RF jam The control panel has detected RF interference The panel displays and announces that a sensor is open See Sensors on page 65 The panel displays Set Time and announces System time is not set...

Page 75: ... problem Wipe the sensor with a clean damp cloth X10 modules All lamp modules or siren not working Be sure the panel transformer is plugged into an outlet that is not controlled by a switch Check that the panel is powered using the line carrier power transformer Housecode was programmed incorrectly One lamp module or siren is not working Unplug nearby equipment that may be causing interference lig...

Page 76: ...ary To access the library go to our website at the following location http www gesecurity com In the Customer Support menu select the Resource Library link After you register and log on you may search through our online library for the documentation you need 1 Table 34 Service and support contact information Customer service Technical support Phone Toll free 888 GESECURity 888 437 3287 in the US i...

Page 77: ...sts of sensor names and a quick reference chart for operating the Simon XT system with various peripheral devices In this appendix Specifications 68 Sensor names 68 Simon XT system quick reference 70 Appendix A Specifications and tables ...

Page 78: ...gulated 5 1 to 12 VDC power limited to 250 mA maximum at 10 VDC Size L x W x D 7 x 5 75 x 2 125 in 178 x 146 x 54 mm Phrase 039 Attic 004 Back door 005 Back window 030 Basement 031 Basement window 010 Bedroom 011 Bedroom window 014 Child s room 015 Child s room window 038 Closet 026 Den 027 Den window 034 Downstairs 035 Downstairs window 002 Front door 003 Front window 028 Garage 006 Garage door 0...

Page 79: ...indow 026 Den 027 Den window 028 Garage 029 Special chime 030 Basement 031 Basement window 032 Upstairs 033 Upstairs window 034 Downstairs 035 Downstairs window 036 Hallway 037 Medicine Cabinet 038 Closet 039 Attic 040 System panic 041 Module 042 Phone module 043 A 044 B 045 C 046 D 047 E 048 F 049 G 050 H 051 I 052 J 053 K 054 L 055 M 056 N 057 O 058 P 059 Q 060 R 061 S 062 T 063 U 064 V 065 W 06...

Page 80: ...pecial chime mode Scroll to Chime or Special Chime Enter toggle On Off Enter Bypass a sensor BYPASS master_code scroll to the sensor BYPASS Time activated lights on off Scroll to Light Schedules Enter toggle On Off Enter Sensor activated lights on off Scroll to Sensor Lights Enter toggle On Off Enter Specific light on Press unit_num unit_num unit_num Specific light off Press unit_num unit_num unit...

Page 81: ...3 fire button 31 firmware revision 34 freeze sensors 3 G GFCI 27 ground fault circuit interrupt 27 H handheld touchpads 2 4 hardwired contacts 22 hardwired device connections 20 housecode 50 I indoor motion sensors 3 interior siren 21 K keyfobs 2 3 ELM keyfobs 3 L lamp modules 2 28 latchkey 64 light control 50 line seizure 23 lock interval 52 M menu navigation 32 menu structure 32 motion sensor 2 ...

Page 82: ...ymbols ix secure arming 37 sensors 39 deleting 40 editing 41 groups 7 learning 40 locations 6 testing 57 tripping 57 types 6 siren options 47 smoke detectors 2 3 system components 3 system menu 31 system options 46 system tests 52 T technical support 66 testing 55 timers 44 touchpad options 45 tripping sensors 57 troubleshooting 64 two way voice operation 61 U universal modules 2 28 V voice event ...

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