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Simon XT/XTi GSM Module V4 Installation Instructions 

the panel in high-speed communication 
mode with the touch screen.  

---- Remove From 2WTTS 

To remove the association between 
the Z-Wave thermostat and the touch 
screen (2WTTS). This will hide the 
Thermostat page on the 2WTTS. 

---- Last Temp. Read 

For troubleshooting only. Shows how 
many unsuccessful attempts were 
made by the GSM module at trying to 
communicate with the Z-Wave 
thermostat. A low number of 0 or 1 is 
normal. 

-- Request Weather 
Update 

Press OK if the weather forecast is not 
showing on the touch screen (2WTTS). 
This menu is available only on 
firmware versions 144c and later and 
only if a touch screen is learned into 
the panel. 

Refer to the emPower

TM 

installation instructions and guides on the 

Alarm.com Dealer Site for more information on Z-Wave enrollment and 
troubleshooting. 

Note

: With the GSM module installed, the total current available from 

the Simon XT HW1&2 DC out terminal is 50 mA at up to 120°F (49°C). 

Table 7: XTi Interactive Services Menu 

Menu 

Description 

System Progr 
Installer Code  

Scroll to Programming and enter the 
Installer Code. 

- Interactive Services  

Select Interactive Services. 

-- Module Status  

Provides status and troubleshooting 
information for the GSM module. 

-- Image Sensor

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Enroll, troubleshoot and configure 
Image Sensors.  This menu can also 
be used to retrieve images from the 
enrolled Image Sensors. 

---Status

View signal strength, PIR, battery and 
other information about each Image 
Sensor enrolled. 

----Set PIR Sensitivity

View and configure the PIR sensitivity 
for the Image Sensor. 

---Privacy

Remove all Image Sensor images 
currently stored on the XTi panel.  
(This does not affect image storage on 
the Alarm.com online account.) 

--- Add

Enroll the Image Sensor by inserting 
batteries or resetting. 

---Image List

View list of images captured by the 
Image Sensor(s) on the system and 
request to have specific images sent to 
the panel for local viewing. 

--- Test

Put the Image Sensor in PIR Test 
Mode (LED on sensor illuminates when 
activated) or request an “Installer 
Peek-

In Now” to test image capture. 

--- Delete

Delete Image Sensors from the panel. 

--Set Dealer Logo 

Send the dealer logo to the panel and 

touch screen.  (Only available for 
dealers who have set up this feature 
with Alarm.com.) 

-- Weather Update  

Request a Weather Update if the 
weather forecast is not showing on the 
XTi touch screen.  To speed up the 
process, stay in Programming.  This 
keeps the panel in high-speed 
communication mode with the touch 
screens. 

-- Z-Wave

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Used to add, remove, and troubleshoot 
Z-Wave devices and networks. To 
control Z-Wave devices via the 
Alarm.com website and smart phone 
apps, you will also need to enable Z-
Wave services on the account. 

--- Add Device

Add Z-

Wave devices to the module’s 

network.  Make sure the device you 
are trying to add is powered up and 
within 3 to 6 feet of the Simon XTi 
panel. Read the manufacturer’s 
instructions on what button to press on 
the device to enroll it.

 

--- Remove Device

Remove an existing Z-Wave device, or 
to “reset” a Z-Wave device that was 
previously learned into a different Z-
Wave network, before you can learn it 
into the GSM module. 

---Update 2WTTS 

Press Update 2WTTS to force an 
update of the thermostat, lights or 
locks information shown on the touch 
screen (2WTTS). Note that these 
updates may take several minutes to 
complete.  

----Thermostats 

View thermostat data and 
update/remove thermostats from 
display on the panel and touch 
screens. 

----Lights 

Update the lights list shown on the 
panel and touch screens. 

----Locks 

Update locks list shown on panel and 
touch screens and pair locks with their 
door contact sensor. 

--- Advanced 

Provides additional functionality for 
advanced Z-Wave troubleshooting and 
configuration.   

---- Rediscovery 

Network rediscovery allows the system 
to determine the most efficient 
communication patch between Z-Wave 
devices.  (During this process the Z-
Wave network is busy and cannot 
respond to other commands.)

 

---- Replicate Mode 

Initiates replicate mode on the panel. 

---- Send Node Info 

For advanced use only.  Do not use 
unless directed to do so by Alarm.com. 

---- Refresh Thermostat 

Requests updated thermostat data. 

--Advanced Menu 

This menu houses advanced GSM 
module tasks. 

---Auth. Code 

Requests an authorization code from 

Summary of Contents for Simon XTi

Page 1: ...e used as the primary communication path for all alarm signaling or as a backup to a telephone line connection to the central monitoring station The wireless alarm signaling and routing service is operated by Alarm com The V4 module also features integrated support for Alarm com s emPower TM solution with built in Z Wave capabilities The module interfaces with the Simon XT and XTi panel boards fit...

Page 2: ...aw only 10 mA on average Avoid mounting the panel in areas with excessive metal or electrical wiring such as furnace or utility rooms Leave 12 to 18 in of open space around the module antenna Do not install the control panel and module in a basement or other below ground location Doing so will negatively impact HSPA signal strength Tools and supplies needed You will need the following tools and su...

Page 3: ...1 2 The panel will display GSM Comm Test in progress to indicate the test has been initiated To perform the phone on a Simon XTi 1 Press the Status Settings icon on the lower right of the home screen 2 Scroll Down and press Programming 3 Enter the installer code default 4 3 2 1 then OK 4 Press System Tests 5 Press Comm Test The panel will display GSM Comm Test in progress to indicate the test has ...

Page 4: ...le firmware version e g 4152a 3 Key 15 digit SIM card number 5 Key Wireless signal strength level and module status or error if any The panel will display bars for the signal level 0 to 5 and a number 2 to 31 followed by the Mode it is in See GSM Module Statuses on Table 1 6 Key Battery voltage as read by the module to two decimal places and the AC power status e g Battery 6 79v AC Power OK 8 Key ...

Page 5: ...arious possibilities Table 5 Z Wave LED status indicators LED 2 LED 5 Device status or error Description 4 blink Add mode lasts 120 seconds or until a device is added In this mode you can add a device to the local Z Wave network Devices cannot be added to a network if they are already a part of a network 2 blink Delete mode lasts 120 seconds or until a device is deleted In this mode you can delete...

Page 6: ...imal wireless signal strength Install the module above ground level as high up as possible within the structure Install the module near or adjacent to an outside facing wall of the structure Do not install the module inside a metal structure or close to large metal objects or ducts Make sure to follow the antenna positioning guidelines that are included with the antenna Certain antennas must be or...

Page 7: ... Interactive Services Scroll up to Interactive Services and press OK Sensor Reporting Test This menu is used to automate the process of confirming that all sensors report correctly to the Central Station It will put the account on test and request the list of sensors that did not report correctly It is available only to installers who have integrated their sensor testing process with the Central S...

Page 8: ...en activated or request an Installer Peek In Now to test image capture Delete1 Delete Image Sensors from the panel Set Dealer Logo Send the dealer logo to the panel and touch screen Only available for dealers who have set up this feature with Alarm com Weather Update Request a Weather Update if the weather forecast is not showing on the XTi touch screen To speed up the process stay in Programming ...

Page 9: ...o a different Z Wave network before you can learn it into the GSM module Update 2WTTS Press Update 2WTTS to force an update of the thermostat lights or locks information shown on the touch screen 2WTTS Note that these updates may take several minutes to complete Thermostats View thermostat data and update remove thermostats from display on the panel and touch screens Lights Update the lights list ...

Page 10: ...o an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body Under Industry Canada re...

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