Planning Sensor Types & Locations; Device Locations; Control Panel; Remote Handheld Touchpad - GE Simon Installation Instructions Manual

Planning
Sensor Types &
Locations
Simon Security System
The first step to an easy and successful installation is to decide what areas or items to
protect, which lights or appliances to operate, and the best location for the panel,
touchpad, sensors, and sirens.
Metal objects, mirrors, and metallic wallpaper can block signals sent by the wireless
sensors. Make sure there are no metal objects in the way when installing the system.
Use the planning tables in "Appendix B" to determine the appropriate Sensor Type for
the sensors you will be adding. You'll need to understand the application for each sen-
sor. For example, Keychain Touchpads are typically programmed as sensor group 01
(Portable panic), used to send an intrusion alarm to a central monitoring station. This
sensor type is instant intrusion, it does not require restoral or supervisory communica-
tion with the panel and it is active in 4 arming levels (disarm, arm doors & windows,
arm motion sensors, and arm doors/windows and motions sensors).
Recommended Sensor Groups
Device

Keychain Touchpad

ELM Keychain Touchpad

Remote Handheld Touchpad

2-Way RF Touchpad
Indoor Motion Sensor
Outdoor Motion Sensor
Smoke Sensor
Exterior Door
Interior Door
Window Sensor
CO Alarm
Freeze Sensor
Water Sensor
RF Electronic Thermostat

Device Locations

Control Panel

Locate the panel where alarm sounds can be heard and is easily accessible for opera-
tion.
Do not install the panel near a window or door where it can be reached easily by an
intruder.
Remote Handheld Touchpad
Locate Remote Handheld Touchpads where they will be convenient and offer quick
access to the user.
2-Way RF Touchpad
Locate 2-Way RF Handheld Touchpads where they will be convenient and offer quick
access to the user. They must be mounted within 600 feet of the control panel.
Keychain Touchpad
Keychain Touchpads attach to the owner's key ring or can be conveniently carried.
Recommended Sensor Group
01, 03, 06, 07
01, 03, 06, 07
01, 03, 06, 07
01, 03, 06, 07
17 (intrusion), 25 (chime)
25
26
10
14
13
34
29
38
28
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