Interactive Menus; Improving Wireless Signal Strength - Interlogix Simon XT Installation Instructions Manual

LED Patterns for the Various Module States (modes)
There are three module states, or modes, as described below:
Idle Mode. AC power is OK and the module is not currently talking
to Alarm.com.
L1 - Flashes errors, if any.
L2 - Communication with panel
L3 - Communication with radio unit
L4 - Signal level (0 to 5 bars)
L5 – Flashes errors, if any
PowerSave Mode. The module just powered up, AC power is down,
or AC power was recently restored and the battery is recharging.
The module is fully functional and will go into Connected Mode as
soon as a signal needs to be sent. Press and hold the 5 Key for 10
seconds to switch the module into Idle Mode and update the signal
level reading. The system will go into Idle Mode every 2 hours to
check for any incoming messages.
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L1 - Inactive
L2 - Communication with panel
L3 - Same flashing pattern as L2
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L4 - Inactive
L5 - Inactive
Connected Mode. The module is currently talking to Alarm.com. The
module stays in connected mode for at least four minutes after
reporting an event to Alarm.com, unless the 5 Key is pressed and
held for 10 seconds, which will cause the module to go back to Idle
Mode.
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L1 - Flashes errors, if any
L2 - Communication with panel
L3 - Communication with Alarm.com
L4 - Alternates two seconds on, then two seconds off
L5 - Inactive
Sleep Mode. The panel is not connected to AC power, or there is an
AC power failure, and the battery level is low. The module will
connect to Alarm.com to send a signal, but otherwise is in a state
that draws almost no power.

Improving wireless signal strength

Guidelines for optimal 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 oriented a
specific way in order to receive signals.
• Upgrade the antenna. If using the 1/4 wave antenna included
with the CDMA module, upgrade to a remote cable antenna.
Contact Alarm.com technical support for antenna options.
As you make changes to the module location or antenna to improve
signal strength, request updated signal readings to verify changes.
To request an updated reading, press and hold the "5" key for 10
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seconds on the XT or press the 'Refresh' button in the "Module
Status" menu on the XTi.

Interactive Menus

Simon XT panels version 1.3 and up and XTi panels with a CDMA
module have a special set of "Interactive Services" menus that can
be used to access information about the CDMA module, install or
remove Z-Wave devices and configure or troubleshoot other
interactive features. Refer to Table 4 below and Table 5 on page 6
for XTi menus.
Note: If you have an XT 1.2 panel, you can still access some of the
functionality found in the Interactive menus via special key presses
(see "Appendix 1: Special Key Presses on Simon XT 1.2" Error!
Bookmark not defined.).
Table 4: Interactive Services on Simon XT 1.3 & Up
Menu Description
System Scroll down to System
Programming + Programming
Installer Code
code
- Interactive Services Scroll up to Interactive Services and press
OK
-- CDMA Module Status Scroll down through the various CDMA
module information screens
--- Radio Signal level, connection status, roaming
status, and errors (if any)
--- CDMA Freq. CDMA band used by the module.
--- Battery Current battery voltage and AC power
status
--- SN Module serial number. Needed to create or
troubleshoot an Alarm.com account.
--- SIM number SIM number. Sometimes needed to
troubleshoot an account
--- Version CDMA module firmware version and sub-
version. Example: 4144c, where 4 = XT, 144
= module firmware version, c = subversion
(the label on the module will say X144)
2
-- Z-Wave Setup This menu is 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.
--- Number of Z-Wave The total number of Z-Wave devices
2
Devices currently known to the CDMA module.
2
--- Add Z-Wave Device Press OK to enter Z-Wave add mode. Make
sure the device you are trying to add is
powered up and within 3 to 6 feet of the
Simon XT or XTi panel. Refer to the
manufacturer's instructions for button
presses required to enroll device.
2
--- Remove Z-Wave Device Press OK to 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 CDMA module.
--- Z-Wave Home ID P ress "OK" to query the Z-Wave network
Home ID. If the ID is 0, verify that the
module has communicated with Alarm.com
and that the Alarm.com account is set up
for Z-Wave.
-- Account Creation This menu is available only to installers who
have their own Alarm.com account creation
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. Enter installer
and press OK
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