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Simon XT V2 User Manual
P/N 466-2266-01 • REV A • ISS 24FEB10

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  • Page 1 Security Simon XT V2 User Manual P/N 466-2266-01 • REV A • ISS 24FEB10...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice. GE Security, Inc. (“GE Security”) assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions and specifically disclaims any liabilities, losses, or risks, personal or otherwise, incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use or application of any of the contents of this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Set clock 22 Chime 22 Special chime 23 System tests 24 Revision 24 Contrast 24 System programming 24 Testing 30 Sensor test 30 Communication test 31 System download 32 Reference information 33 Alarm system limitations 33 Simon XT V2 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Emergency planning 34 Sensor and module locations 35 Access codes 36 Delays 37 Simon XT system quick reference 37 Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    41ºF (5ºC), the sensor will notify the panel. The sensor will send a restore signal to the panel when the temperature rises to 50ºF (10ºC). Carbon monoxide Detects carbon monoxide. They have a built-in siren that sounds when carbon monoxide is detected. Simon XT V2 User Manual...
  • Page 6 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 V2 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Using The Simon Xt Security System

    Panel controls The self-contained panel provides the user interface for system operation and programming system functions. Simon XT controls Simon XT Table 3 on page 6 provides a description of the panel keys and display. Simon XT V2 User Manual...
  • Page 8 Press the keys (0 through 9, *, #) to enter access codes or other numerical data. * (light bulb) Press to turn lights on. (Contact GE Security for required equipment information.) # (dark light bulb) Press to turn lights off. (Contact GE Security for required equipment information.)

  • Page 9: Simon Xt Features

    • Disable sensors so you can leave a window open while the system is armed. • Get an audio alert when a protected door is opened while the system is disarmed. • Have the system notify you if your children do not arrive at home by a predetermined time. Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Home Security

    To disarm (level 1): 1. Press Disarm. 2. Enter your code when the display shows Enter Code. The panel displays and speaks Disarmed, the Disarm button lights up, and the panel beeps once. Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Exit/Entry Delay

    (see “Status beeps” on page 16). If the system has not been disarmed by the end of the entry delay, an alarm occurs. The entry delay time is programmed by the installer. Simon XT V2 User Manual...
  • Page 12 (for instance to get the newspaper). This feature must be enabled by your installer. When you press the Disarm button, the display shows Exit Time Is On. This allows a designated exit door to be open for up to 2 minutes without triggering an alarm. Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Bypassing Sensors

    The system provides a series of alarms that indicate an unusual occurrence. When an alarm is active, the display shows, Alarm Alarm Alarm, Press Status. To cancel the alarm, enter a valid master or user code. After alarms are canceled, the system will be disarmed. Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Chimes

    The chime and special chime features are turned on or off in the System menu. See “Chime” on page 23 and “Special chime” on page 23. Note: If there are no chime sensors in your system, the chime option will not appear in the System menu. Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Latchkey

    The Status button blinks when an active alarm exists. The Status button is lit when an abnormal condition such as a trouble or open sensor exists in the system. You can clear certain status entries from the system (such as an alarm history) by pressing Disarm after checking the status. Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Using An Offsite Phone

    If your installer programmed your system for remote touchpad arming, you must enter your home to start the entry delay before you can use your key fob to disarm the system. Simon XT V2 User Manual...
  • Page 17 Press the Lock and Unlock buttons simultaneously emergency) alarm to the central monitoring for 3 seconds. station. (Check with your installer to find out how the key fob panic buttons will operate.) Disarm your security system Press the Unlock button once. Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 18: How Your System Communicates

    Special chime Three beeps. Trouble beeps Six beeps every minute. Press Status to stop beeps for 4 hours. No activity beeps Twenty beeps every minute for 5 minutes (feature must be programmed by the installer). Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Alarm Sirens

    System trouble, open sensor, or System in alarm bypassed sensor There are no open sensors Chime (solid bell) Door will cause chime Special chime (outlined bell) Motion will cause chime Latchkey on (key) Latchkey feature enabled Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Trouble Beeps

    Status button will light. Press the Status button and the display will show what sensors have a low battery. You may need to call your security system dealer to resolve this problem. Some sensor batteries can be replaced by the homeowner. Simon XT V2 User Manual...
  • Page 21 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 V2 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Programming

    Note: Any combination of invalid codes in excess of 40 key presses (such as fourteen invalid three-digit codes) will cause a system access alarm. The alarm locks all touchpads, except key fobs, for 90 seconds. Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Menu Navigation

    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 V2 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Set Clock

    Date format is YYYY-MM-DD, where: YYYY = year MM = month DD = day To set the date: 1. Scroll until the display shows Set Date, and then press OK. The display shows Enter Code. Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Chime

    2. Scroll to toggle the special chime feature on or off, and then press OK. The setting will stop flashing. 3. Press Status to exit. An outlined bell icon will appear in the display when the special chime feature is enabled. Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 26: System Tests

    3. Enter your master code, and then press OK. At this point, you are in the System Programming submenus. At this level, the following submenus are accessible: • Access codes • Security • Phone #s • Timers • Siren options • System tests Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Change Master/User Code

    4. Enter a new code (use the correct length), and then press OK. 5. Press Status repeatedly to exit. To change the duress code: 1. Enter the System Programming menu. 2. Scroll until the display shows Access Codes, and then press OK. Simon XT V2 User Manual...
  • Page 28 OK. 5. When done, press OK again to save the new phone number. 6. Press Status repeatedly to exit. The phone number can be deleted by pressing Disarm while changing a digit. Simon XT V2 User Manual...
  • Page 29 3. Scroll until the display shows Piezo Beeps, and then press OK. The current value of this option flashes (On or Off). 4. Scroll to the desired value, and then press OK. 5. Press Status repeatedly to exit. Simon XT V2 User Manual...
  • Page 30 3. Scroll until the display shows Status Beep Volume, and then press OK. The current value of this option flashes (1 to 10). 4. Scroll to the desired value, and then press OK. 5. Press Status repeatedly to exit. Simon XT V2 User Manual...
  • Page 31 3. Scroll until the display shows Speaker Volume, and then press OK. The current value of this option flashes (1 to 8). 4. Scroll to the desired value, and then press OK. 5. Press Status repeatedly to exit. Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Testing

    If any of the sensors did not test successfully and you want to terminate the test, press Status. The panel displays Sensor Test Fail or Aborted. The display then shows Sensor Test. Press Status once to exit the system test. If a sensor test fails, call your security dealer. Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Communication Test

    2. Enter your master code, and then press OK. The display shows Comm Test. 3. Press OK. The display shows Comm Test is On. After the communication test is successful, the display shows Comm Test OK. Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 34: System Download

    The display shows Download in Progress. Wait while your system calls the download center. The display will show the result of the download. If the display shows Download Fail, call your security dealer. 4. Press Status twice to exit. Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Reference Information

    Although having an alarm system may make you eligible for reduced insurance premiums, the system is no substitute for insurance. WARNING: Security system devices cannot compensate you for the loss of life or property. Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Emergency Planning

    Use the following guidelines when drawing your floor plan: • Show all building levels. • Show exits from each room (two per room are recommended). • Show the location of all security system components. • Show the location of any fire extinguishers. Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Sensor And Module Locations

    Sensor and module locations Use Table 15 below to list your sensor and module locations. Table 15: Sensor and module locations Sensor number Sensor name Sensor type Location Example Front door Door/window sensor Front door Simon XT V2 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Access Codes

    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 V2 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Delays

    Remote touchpad: Press Arm Doors+Windows, and then press Arm Motion Sensors. Key fob: Press Lock twice. Telephone: Press 2 3. Activate no delay Control panel: Press Doors+Windows twice. Remote touchpad: Press Arm Doors+Windows twice. Key fob: Press Lock. Telephone: Press 2 3. Simon XT V2 User Manual...
  • Page 40 Control panel: Scroll to Chime or Special Chime, press OK, toggle on/off, chime mode and press OK. Bypass a sensor Control panel: Press Bypass, enter your master code, scroll to the sensor, and then press Bypass. Simon XT V2 User Manual...

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