Setting the Simon Panel Options
Simon options 90-92 must be programmed properly in order for
the Simon / Ethernet Interface system to report properly.
If the Simon/Ethernet Interface module system
reports to a network central station receiver:
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Simon Option 90 must be set to 0 or 1. If the system will
report to an additional network central station receiver,
Option 91 must also be set to 0 or 1.
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Remote Options 27-31 must be set properly if the system
reports through Comm Channel 1. Options 32-36 must be
set properly if the system uses Comm Channel 2.
If the Simon/Ethernet Interface module system
reports to the premisesconnect.com website:
Simon Option 92 must be set to 0.
Setting up DHCP
Remote options 5 and 7-9 must be set according to the
configuration of the available network. See the Glossary
section in the back of this document for an explanation of
DHCP.
If the network DOES NOT have a DHCP server
installed:
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Remote Option 5 must be Off.
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Remote Options 7, 8 and 9 must be set properly. See
remote Option 7 IP Address (“Remote Option 6- Reset
Module Command” on page 7), Remote Option 8- Static
Router IP Address (“Remote Option 7- Static Module IP
Address”) on page 8 and Remote Option 9- Static Subnet
Mask (“Remote Option 8- Static Router IP Address” on
page 8).
Figure 3: Residential Simon-Ethernet Interface configuration
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Registration
Registering the Ethernet Interface Module
Registration is necessary if the system will be communicating
with the premisesconnect.com website. Registration is not
necessary if the system will be communicating only with a
TCP/IP central station receiver.
There are step-by-step registration instructions on the
premisesconnect.com website.
To access registration instructions online
1. Login as a Dealer or Service.
2. Click on Advanced Admin Features
3. Click on Registration Setup
Identification
Each Simon panel - Ethernet Interface module combination
(system) is identified by its Account Number, Dealer ID and
Line Number. These must be set before attempting to register
the system.
Account Number
The Account Number (Simon Option 7) is a unique 10-
character alphanumeric identifier programmed at the panel.
This is the same Account Number used by standard central
station receivers.
The Account Number may be pre-programmed. Verify there is
no Account Number programmed before setting the Account
Number.
To verify an Account Number is programmed:
1. Enter Utility Access Code 1 (Dealer Code).
2. Press Option #.
3. Press Option repeatedly until you hear “Option 7” or press
0, then 7.
4. Listen for the value of the option. (Press Cancel to stop
the panel from listing option values.)
To set the Account Number:
1. If not in program mode, enter Utility Access Code 1
(Dealer Code).
2. Press
Add.
3. Press Option #.
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