Security System Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Rev F Dated February 2003 Table of Contents Simon® Basic : 2 Programming Overview 26 Special Installation Requirements 3 Programming Sensors 27 Programming the House Code and Unit Requirements for UL-Listed Installations 3...
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Special Installation Require- Residential Fire Alarm System Unit (UL 985) ments Basic system above, plus: • System Sensor Smoke Sensor (60-506-95) This security system can be used as a fire warning Canada Listings (pending) system, an intrusion alarm system, an emergency no- tification system, or any combination of the three.
Note: Both ITI SAW and Crystal sensors function with this Two configurations of the Simon Control Panel are Control Panel. available. One has an on-board 2-way voice micro- You may use any of these modules: phone, the other does not.
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Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Door/Window Sensor family rooms, and hallways are candidates for Indoor Motion Sensors. Indoor Motion Sensors are not suit- For intrusion protection, install Door/Window sen- able for rooms where pets can enter. Indoor motion sors on all ground-floor doors and windows. At a min- sensors can also be used to sound chimes, but cannot imum, install them in the following locations: be used for intrusion protection and as a chime sensor...
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Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 ® ITI HomeLink Transceiver (IHT) Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm The ITI HomeLink Transceiver is a radio transmitter/ The Learn Mode CO Alarm (#60-652-95) alerts users receiver designed to receive signals from the Prince to hazardous levels of carbon monoxide gas. If dan- Universal Transmitter (HomeLink), then retransmit gerous concentrations of gas are present, the CO the signals to a security system panel, allowing the...
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Planning Sensor Types & Locations will be adding. You’ll need to understand the applica- tion for each sensor. For example, KeyChain Touch- pads are typically programmed as sensor type 01 (Portable panic), used to send an intrusion alarm to a The first step to an easy and successful installation is central monitoring station.
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Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Sensor/Device Location Planning Table Table 1 Locations in order as communicated by Control Panel when adding sensors, except that Remote Locations are not used by the Control Panel, but only used here for planning purposes. Sensor/Device Name (use Table 2 on page 6 &...
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Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Table 3 Sensor Type Characteristics Rest Super Active in Name/Application Siren Type oral visory Levels Fixed Panic: 24 hour audible fixed emergency button Intrusion 1234 Intrusion 1234 Portable Panic: 24 hour audible portable emergency buttons Fixed Panic: 24 hour silent fixed emergency buttons.
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Planning Control Locations code. The numbered dial sets the unit number. The unit number tells the system which device you want to control. Each unit number should be different (unless Control Panel you want specific lights or appliances to be activated Locate the Control Panel so that the alarm sounds can together).
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Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Use the following three tables to help you further plan module installation. Table 4 Unit Number Assignments* Unit Number Result (1 through 16) Used for sensor-activated, time-activated, and entry/exit delay lights. Sensor-activated lights are enabled and disabled pressing the LIGHTS Sensor Activated button on the Control Panel.
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Planning System Access Codes The Panic Code is able to disarm or subdisarm the panel and send a silent alarm to the Central Station. There will be no indication of an alarm at the panel. Use the following to plan system Access Codes.
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Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Table 8 Panel Piezo Beeps Activity Beep Response ARM Doors & Win- Exit delay beeps sound 2 times when you arm and 2 times at the end of the delay time; dows Entry delay beeps sound 2 times every 5 seconds and 2 times per second during the last 10 seconds ARM Motion Sensors Exit delay beeps sound 3 times when you arm and 3 times at the end of the delay time;...
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Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Option 09: DL Code (Downloader Code) Add programs the downloader access code. The Table 9 Phone Mod 1 Downloader Code is used during Control Panel pro- Enter # Reports Format gramming with the ITI ToolBox. The Control Panel’s downloader code must match the downloader access Contact ID code in the ITI ToolBox account in order to program...
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Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Option 15: No Activity Option 19: Supervisory Time (SUPSYNC) Add enables the no activity time-out. Program the no Add sets the supervisory time. Program the time in activity time-out in hours. The range is 02-24 hours (2 hours.
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Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Option 24: AC Power Failure again. 3. The Control Panel should answer on the first Add enables AC power failure reports. The panel ring. LEDs will shut off and an AC power failure report will be sent to the central station if the Control Panel Program # 2 - Repeat steps 1 &...
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Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Delete disables the Control Panel’s piezo from sound- alarm, pick up the CS phone. ing alarms. Alarms will not sound from the Control 2. Press the * button on the phone to start the audio Panel.
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Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Option 37: Sensor Activated Light Lockout Stop • There is sensor trouble. Time* • There is a fail to communicate problem. • The no activity timer has timed out. Trouble Add enables sensor activated light lockout stop time. beeps will continue for 5 minutes and if the panel The panel will not turn on a light, between the pro- does not see activity, the trouble beeps will stop...
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Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Option 43: Pager Phone Number Option 45: Sensor Alarm Restoral Add enables pager phone number. Program the pager Add enables sensor alarm restoral. This sends a report phone number. The phone number can only call a to the central station when a restoral sensor that is in pager.
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Option 51: 24 Hour Battery Test Add sets battery test period to 24 hours. This feature is only useful when using a non-rechargeable Ultra- Life 9V lithium battery because it extends battery life. Delete sets battery test period to 4 hours. Option 52: High Level Status Add sets status beeps and arming level beeps to high volume.
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Wiring the Control Panel Connecting a Hardwire Exterior Siren The following ITI exterior siren may be used with this This section describes how to: Control Panel: • connect hardwire interior and exterior sirens (if being installed) •...
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 HARDWIRE INPUTS/SIREN HARDWIRE INPUTS/SIREN All inputs are Class II Hardwire Hardwire Hardwire Hardwire power-limited circuits. Input 1 Hardwire Input 2 Input 1 Hardwire Input 2 AC POWER Exterior Interior Power Exterior Power Interior Siren Common Siren 9 VAC –...
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Installing a Rechargeable Battery Installing an RJ-31X Jack Plug the AC power transformer into an unswitched Install and wire the RJ-31X jack as shown in Figure 8. outlet. TO PANEL Connect the rechargeable battery (#34-051 or #34- PHONE CORD JACK LABELED 'TO LINE'...
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Programming Overview To get you started: These instructions tell you how to set up for program- 1. Press Add or Delete from the Start Menu. ming and to put the Control Panel in program mode. 2.
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Programming Sensors The Control Panel uses an ascending numbering se- quence (beginning with 1) when adding (learning) sensors. You may override the system suggested sen- sor number by using the red numbered keys. These instructions show you how to program sensors, touchpads and other system devices into the Control Use Table 1 on page 5, which was filled out during the Panel.
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Programming Light and Appliance To delete sensors: 1. Press Delete from the Start menu. Controls* 2. Press Sensor/Remote from the Main menu until you hear the name you want to delete. 3. Press DONE. The system confirms the item you Use Table 6 on page 9, which was filled out during the removed.
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 your programming. 2. Press Option # and 04, 05, or 06. 3. Enter a phone number with the red numbered To delete a sensor-activated light: keys. Press Test to enter a pause in the phone 1.
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 phone test (3 digits must be entered). 3. Enter the minutes (2 digits must be entered). To set system option 17: To set system option 43: 1. Press Add from the Start menu. 1. Press Add from the Start menu. 2.
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 To delete a code: Table 20 Arming Levels 1. Press Delete from the Start menu. Arming 2. Press the Access Code button. Continue pressing Description of Level Level the Access Code button until you hear the access code to be deleted.
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 • Screwdriver Windows, and Motion Sensors when also enter- ing the appropriate access code. To mount the panel: • SYSTEM STATUS-Press to determine system 1. Choose a spot within a few feet of an electrical status and system time.
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Sensor Tripping Instructions: gramming is completed and whenever a sensor-relat- ed problem occurs. Sensor Do This Note: While the sensor test is a valuable installation and Rate-of-Rise Heat Rub your hands together until service tool, it only tests sensor operation for the current Detector warm, then place one hand on conditions.
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 To replace a sensor: 1. Test a known good sensor at the same location. Table 21 Minimum Transmission Beeps 2. If the transmission beeps remain below the mini- mum level, avoid mounting a sensor at that loca- Number of Type of Sensor Beeps...
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 To test communication with the central station: 1. Call the central station and tell the operator that Table 22 Alarm Siren and X-10 Light you will be testing the system. Information 2. Arm the system. 3.
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Troubleshooting Use the following table to aid you with troubleshooting problems during installation. Table 23 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution SYSTEM STATUS How to clear SYSTEM STATUS (Alarm Memory) From a disarmed state press SYSTEM STATUS twice, listen to the status message, then press DISARM.
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Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Table 23 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution Door or window is closed, but the Control Panel voice • Be certain the arrow on the magnet and the guide line on the says it is open. transmitter are aligned and are within 1/4’ of each other. •...
Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Typical Backup Battery Life of the 9 Volt UltraLife Table 24 Typical Backup Battery Life Cycle Over Time Estimated Hours of The following table and chart demonstrate backup Months in Use Backup Power battery life over time if the battery is tested every 4 hours (option 50 is off).
FCC Notices FCC Part 15 Information to the User Changes or modifications not expressly approved by GE Interlogix can void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC Part 15 Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation.
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Installation Instructions Document No. 466-1574 Canada Notice The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunica- tions network protective, operational, and safety requirements. The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
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