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Simon XT User Manual
P/N 466-2266 • REV F • OCT1 3

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  • Page 1 Simon XT User Manual P/N 466-2266 • REV F • OCT1 3...
  • Page 2 © 2012 UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc. Copyright Interlogix is part of UTC Climate Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved. Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice. UTC Fire &...
  • Page 3 Im portant: This end-user license agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal agreement between UTC FIRE & Software license SECURITY and You. Read the follow ing terms and conditions carefully before installing or using this agreement Software. This agreement provides a license from UTC FIRE & SECURITY to use the Software. It also contains warranty information, disclaimers, and liability limitations.
  • Page 4 5. Limited warranty UTC FIRE & SECURITY w arrants that for one (1) year from the date of delivery of the Licensed Product (Software Warranty Period), the functions contained in the Software will be fit for their intended purpose as described in the applicable Documentation from UTC FIRE &...
  • Page 5 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Page 6 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may ask you to disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. Contact information www.utcfireandsecurity.com www.interlogix.com Customer support www.interlogix.com/customer-support...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Content Introduction 3 Communicating with your system 4 Using the Simon XT security system 6 Panel controls 6 Simon XT features 8 Home security 9 Exit/entry delay 10 Bypassing sensors Alarms 13 Light control (optional) 14 Chimes 14 Latchkey 15...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    If the panel detects trouble, it will notify you with displayed and spoken messages, beeps, and indicator lights on the panel itself. A Simon XT installation may include any of the devices listed in Table 1 below. Table 1: Simon XT system components...

  • Page 10: Communicating With Your System

    Check with your installer for other applications. * Not verified for use by UL Communicating with your system Sending commands or instructing your security system is done through a series of key presses on the panel, touchpads, or a remote telephone. Simon XT User Manual...
  • Page 11 Ask your installer if you have this feature. Note: The default master code is 1-2-3-4 when the security system is shipped from the factory. You should change your code after your system is installed. Simon XT User Manual...

  • Page 12: Using The Simon Xt Security System

    Panel controls The self-contained panel provides the user interface for system operation and programming system functions. Figure 2: Simon XT self-contained panel Table 3: Simon XT panel keys and features Control Description Piezo siren Provides alarm beeps and status beeps.

  • Page 13: Standard Text Display

    While the panel is idle, the text displays: Display line 1 Arming level Display line 2 HH:MMx (Time) and status icons Arming level text could be one of the following: • Subdisarmed • Disarmed • Doors+Windows • Motions Simon XT User Manual...

  • Page 14: Simon Xt Features

    • Bypassing sensors • Chime • Latchkey The Simon XT features provide you with the ability to perform the following functions: • Arm perimeter (doors and windows) and interior (motion) sensors to indicate intruders. • Control lights to be turned on and off at a set time or if an intruder is detected.

  • Page 15: Home Security

    Have the system notify you if your children do not arrive at home by a predetermined time. Home security The Simon XT allows you to control which sensors are active at any given time. Table 4 below describes the arming levels that you can set from the control panel.

  • Page 16: Exit/Entry Delay

    The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in groups of four until the exit delay expires. Exit/entry delay Your Simon XT provides a delay after entering or exiting your home before the system is alarmed. Table 5 on page 11 provides details for the entry and exit delay features.
  • Page 17 Check with your installer to find out how this option is programmed. Simon XT User Manual...

  • Page 18: Bypassing Sensors

    (such as you would if you forgot your car keys.) In such a case Simon XT will restart your exit delay to give you the full exit delay again.

  • Page 19: Alarms

    Gather your belongings, so you can exit immediately after arming the system. • Always enter and exit within the programmed delay times. • Make sure you leave through a door that has a delay time set for it. • Disarm your system immediately upon returning home. Simon XT User Manual...

  • Page 20: Light Control (Optional)

    Make a note of the display, system beeps, and indicator lights that indicate the current system status. Light control (optional) Simon XT lets you control lights and appliances using lamp, appliance, or universal modules. You can: • Turn lights with unit numbers 1 to 8 on or off manually or at a specific time.

  • Page 21: Latchkey

    You can clear certain status entries from the system (such as old alarm history) by pressing DISARM after checking the status. Simon XT User Manual...

  • Page 22: Using An Offsite Phone

    Using an offsite phone If enabled by the installer, you can control your Simon XT panel remotely from an offsite phone. The panel answers a phone call according to the dialing method programmed by your installer. After a certain combination of rings and pauses, the panel will answer the call with the voice prompt Enter your code.
  • Page 23 To avoid causing false alarms, check with you installer on how your touchpad options are programmed. Figure 4: Keyfob keychain touchpad Note: For any key press on the keyfob, hold the button until the indicator light blinks. Simon XT User Manual...
  • Page 24 Press once to turn on all lights on lamp module. Press again to turn off all lights on lamp module turn off. Disarm your security system Press the Unlock button once. Simon XT User Manual...

  • Page 25: How Your System Communicates

    Sirens are programmed by the installer to time out and stop sounding after a specified time. Use Table 9 to understand the siren sounds used by the security on page 20 system. Simon XT User Manual...

  • Page 26: Panel Indicator Lights

    Sensor lights (light bulb) Sensor-activated lights feature enabled Latchkey on (key) Latchkey feature enabled Trouble beeps Your security system is able to automatically test itself for: • Power failures • Low batteries • Nonworking sensors Simon XT User Manual...
  • Page 27 This condition occurs if a system sensor has a low battery. The sensor may still be communicating with the panel. Trouble beeps will start and the STATUS button will light. Press the STATUS button and the display will show what Simon XT User Manual...
  • Page 28 To clear system status, press the STATUS button, read and/or listen to the status messages, then press DISARM. If the trouble condition was a low system battery, perform a sensor test. The STATUS light should turn off if all trouble conditions have been corrected. Simon XT User Manual...

  • Page 29: Programming

    Code options The Simon XT security system provides a system of codes to be entered when a certain level of authority is required to perform an action. These codes allow you to activate system options, customize panel operations, and generate a silent alarm.
  • Page 30 Downloader Enable Phone Numbers Phone Number 4 Timers Latchkey Time Siren Options Panel Piezo Beeps Panel Voice Panel Piezo Alarms Status Beep Volume Speaker Volume System Tests Sensor Test Communication Test Initiate Download Call Revision Contrast Simon XT User Manual...

  • Page 31: Top-Level Menus

    12. Press STATUS twice to exit. Light schedules Simon XT will automatically turn certain lights on or off according to light schedules you can define in menu item System programming / Light control / Light schedules. See Light control (optional) on page 14.
  • Page 32 Sensor lights Simon XT automatically turns certain lights on or off when certain sensors are tripped. For example, you can set a basement light to turn on when the door to the basement is opened. You can associate sensors with lights in menu item System programming / Light control / Sensor light.

  • Page 33: System Programming

    2. Scroll up/down to System programming, then press Enter. 3. The panel displays Enter code. 4. Enter your master code, then press Enter. At this point, you are in the System programming submenu. At this level, the following items are accessible: Simon XT User Manual...
  • Page 34 5. Enter a new code (use correct length), then press Enter. 6. Press Status repeatedly to exit. Initially, all user codes are blank. A user code can be deleted by pressing Disarm while the code is being changed. Simon XT User Manual...
  • Page 35 2. Scroll up/down to Phone #s, then press Enter. 3. Scroll up/down to Phone #4, then press Enter. 4. The first digit of the current value of this option now flashes (this may take up both lines on the display). Simon XT User Manual...
  • Page 36 Its volume is also programmable. The siren and built-in speaker options consist of the following: Panel piezo beeps Panel piezo beeps (status beeps sounded on the siren). This option determines whether or not the panel sounds nonalarm beeps. Simon XT User Manual...
  • Page 37 6. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit. Status beep volume This option sets the sound volume of nonalarm beeps. The numerical range is 1 to 10. The default value is 7. To program Status beep vol, do the following: Simon XT User Manual...
  • Page 38 3. Scroll up/down to Set entry lights, then press Enter. 4. Scroll up/down to the unit number you want to set up, then press Enter. 5. The current option value flashes (On or Off). 6. Scroll up/down to the desired value, then press Enter. Simon XT User Manual...
  • Page 39 7. Enter the desired end time by entering the hours, minutes, and AM/PM (press Enter after programming each part). 8. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit. Housecode To change the Housecode, do the following: 1. Enter the System programming menu. Simon XT User Manual...
  • Page 40 4. Scroll up/down to the unit number for which you want to program a lockout time, then press Enter. 5. The current option value now flashes. 6. Program the start and end times (see Light schedules on page 36). 7. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit. Simon XT User Manual...

  • Page 41: Testing

    Testing This chapter provides a set of tests to ensure proper operation of your Simon XT self-contained security system. We recommended you test your system weekly. Testing sensors You can test sensors one at a time to make sure they are sending strong signals to the panel.

  • Page 42: Testing Communication

    If the communication test is successful, the system displays Comm Test Ok. If the test is unsuccessful, the STATUS button will light and within ten minutes the panel will display Comm Failure. If a communication test fails, call your security system dealer. Simon XT User Manual...

  • Page 43: System Download

    8. Display will show the result of the download. If the display shows Download Fail, contact your dealer. 9. Press STATUS twice to exit. Note: Use this feature only when instructed by your installer or dealer. Simon XT User Manual...

  • Page 44: Appendix A: Reference Information

    Since an emergency is always unexpected, you should develop plans to help prepare for a variety of emergency situations. Periodically discuss and rehearse emergency plans to include the following: • Understand how to use your security system. Simon XT User Manual...

  • Page 45: Smoke And Heat Detector Locations

    Note: Do not mount the alarm to the metal runners of suspended ceiling grids. The metal runners can draw the magnet’s field away from the alarm’s reed switch and cause a false tamper alarm. Simon XT User Manual...

  • Page 46: Your Floorplan

    Sensor and module locations Use Table 14 and Table 15 to list your sensor and module below on page 42 locations. Table 14: Sensor locations Sensor number Sensor name Sensor type Location Example Front door Door/window sensor Front door Simon XT User Manual...
  • Page 47 Sensor number Sensor name Sensor type Location Simon XT User Manual...
  • Page 48 Location Table 16: Access codes Code description Code Master code User code 1 User code 2 User code 3 User code 4 User code 5 User code 6 User code 7 User code 8 Duress code Simon XT User Manual...

  • Page 49: Delays

    Delays Use Table 17 below to record your delay times. Table 17: Delays Delay Time Exit delay Entry delay Simon XT User Manual...
  • Page 50 Simon XT User Manual...

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