Introduction - GE Simon XTi User Manual

Introduction

The Simon XTi uses wireless technology to warn your family about intrusion, carbon
monoxide and fire. The system communicates with a central monitoring station and
sends voice messages to an offsite phone.
The security system uses sensors that communicate alarms to the control panel
using radio waves. The system is supervised, meaning that the panel checks the
status of each sensor to detect problems. If the panel detects trouble, it will notify you
with displayed and spoken messages, beeps, and indicator lights. A Simon XTi
installation may include any of the devices listed in Table 1 below.
Table 1: Simon XTi system components
Component Type
Control panel
Touchpads Simon XT talking
touch screen and
Simon XT Talking
Touchpad
Key fob
a
Sensors Indoor motion
Outdoor motion
Glassbreak sensor
Door/window
Smoke
Carbon monoxide
a. Not verified for use by UL.
You can send commands or instruct your security system through a series of key
presses on the panel, touchpads, or a remote telephone.
Simon XTi User Manual
Description
Operates and programs your security system. It communicates
to you through displayed and spoken messages. The panel can
communicate to a central monitoring station and send voice
messages to your offsite phone.
Controls the security system primarily from within the house.
a
This keychain touchpad controls the security system from within
or near the outside of your home.
Detects motion in protected indoor area. When motion is
detected, the panel may respond by sounding chimes or an
alarm.
Detects motion in a protected outdoor area. When motion is
detected, the system may respond by sounding chimes or
turning on outside lights. These sensors are not used for intrusion
detection.
Glassbreak sensors respond to shock waves of breaking glass.
Detects the opening of a door or window.
Detects smoke or a significant rise in temperature. They have a
built-in siren that sounds when smoke or a significant rise in
temperature is detected.
Detects carbon monoxide. They have a built-in siren that sounds
a
when carbon monoxide is detected.
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