Alarms - GE Simon XT User Manual

Unbypassing
To unbypass sensors, do the following:
1. Press Bypass and enter the master code.
2. Scroll up/down to the sensor to be unbypassed. The sensor must be currently bypassed.
3. Press Enter to unbypass (reactivate) the sensor.
4. The panel removes the word Bypassed from the second line of the display.

Alarms

The system provides a series of alarms that indicate an unusual occurrence. When an alarm is active, the panel
displays:
Alarm Alarm Alarm
Press Status
Alarms are canceled by entering a valid master or user code. After alarms are canceled, the system will be
disarmed.
Canceling and preventing accidental alarms
One of the biggest concerns you might have regarding your security system is causing an accidental alarm.
Most accidental alarms occur when leaving the residence after arming the system or before disarming the
system upon your return.
There is a communicator delay (dialer delay) of 30 seconds programmed into this panel. The panel will delay
30 seconds before dialing the central monitoring station remote phone to send reports. You can have your
installer program this delay time between 15 and 45 seconds. To cancel an accidental alarm before the
programmed dialer delay time expires, enter your access code. The system will display Alarm Communication
Cancelled and sound beeps.
Guidelines for preventing accidental alarms
Use the following guidelines to prevent accidental alarms.
• Close doors and windows before you leave your house.
• 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.
• Be aware of the devices in your security system and learn how each one operates.
• If you have pets, ask your installer if you need pet lenses in your motion detectors.
• Check the location of your smoke detectors. Smoke detectors near bathrooms and kitchens can be
tripped by steam and smoke from cooking.
• Make a note of the display, system beeps, and indicator lights that indicate the current system status.
Chapter 2
Using the control panel
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