ADT Security Services Simon 3 User Guide

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Step by Step Programming Instruc-
tions
Use the following instructions to access the programming 
buttons and programming decals.
1.Open the Control Panel Cover by pressing the plastic 
latch on the top of the Control Panel.
When you open the cover you will 
immediately be prompted by the Con-
trol Panel voice to use the red num-
bered keys to enter your ID. 
2.Enter Your Access Code.
The Master access code is 1-2-3-4 when 
the panel is shipped. You should 
change it to a code known only by you. 
3. The system voice will prompt you to begin with the 
START MENU. The START MENU is located on the left 
side of the upper decal. 
The START MENU includes the following buttons: 
Add
Delete
Cancel
Te s t
Clock Set
Press the appropriate button.
4. After pressing a button on the START MENU the system 
voice will prompt you to then use the MAIN MENU.The MAIN MENU includes the following buttons: 
Option #
Sensor/Remote
Access Code
Light Control
Press the appropriate button.
Depending on the button you pressed, the system will prompt 
you to continue by pressing other buttons on the panel. 
How to Change an Access Code
1.Open the cover of the Control Panel.
2. The panel voice prompts you to 
Use red numbered keys 
to enter 4-digit ID. 
Enter your master access code 
using the red numbered keys.
3. The panel voice prompts you to 
Please select from 
START MENU.
 Press the Add button on the START 
MENU.
4. The panel voice prompts you to
 Select from MAIN 
MENU.
  Press the Access Code button on the MAIN 
MENU.
5. The panel voice responds with 
Master Code, press again 
for next access code or DONE to select or CANCEL to 
quit. 
Press the access code button again to hear the next 
access code. When you hear the access code you wish 
to change press the DONE Button
.
6.Enter 4 new numbers using the red numbered keys.
7.Close the Control Panel cover. 
						

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System Tests & Trouble Messages
Automatic Control Panel Testing--
What the System Tests for You
Your security system is able to automatically test itself for:
• Power failures
• Low batteries
• Non-working sensors
• Communication troubles with the Central Monitoring Sta-
tion
Trouble Messages
Trouble Beeps
When your security system detects one of the problems 
above, interior sirens sound trouble beeps rapidly six times, 
and then again every minute, until the trouble condition is cor-
rected.
If you do a status check by pressing the SYSTEM STATUS 
button or change the system from being armed to disarmed 
or disarmed to armed, the beeps will stop. If the problem is 
not corrected, beeps start again 4 hours later.
AC Power Failure
This condition occurs if your security system has been acci-
dentally unplugged or if there has been an AC power outage. 
The backup battery will take over. If AC power is not restored 
within 15 seconds, the Control Panel will go dark and alert 
you with trouble beeps. If you press any button, the display 
will light and pressing SYSTEM STATUS will confirm the AC 
power failure. If AC power is not restored within 15 minutes, 
the system will call the central monitoring station (if pro-
grammed by installer).
System Battery Failure
This condition occurs if the emergency backup battery has 
been drained and must be replaced. Trouble beeps will start 
and the SYSTEM STATUS button will light. Press the SYS-
TEM STATUS button to hear the trouble message. If your AC 
power is not working, your security system will shut down 
once the battery is drained. The Control Panel battery should 
be replaced once a year. Call your security system dealer for 
replacement service.
Sensor Failure
This condition occurs if a sensor is not communicating with 
the Control Panel. Trouble beeps will start and the SYSTEM 
STATUS button will light. Press the SYSTEM STATUS button 
to hear which sensor(s) have trouble. Perform sensor tests. It 
may be necessary for you to call your security system dealer 
if the problem continues. 
Sensor Low Battery
This condition occurs if a system sensor has a low battery. 
The sensor may still be communicating with the Control 
Panel. Trouble beeps will start and the SYSTEM STATUS 
button will light. Press the SYSTEM STATUS button to hear 
which sensor(s) have trouble. It may be necessary for you to 
call your security system dealer to resolve this problem. 
Some sensor batteries can be replaced by the homeowner. 
Fail-To-Communicate
This condition occurs if your security system cannot commu-
nicate to the central monitoring station. Your system will try to 
report to the central monitoring station 3 times before it tells 
you there is a Fail-To-Communicate problem. Trouble beeps 
will start and the SYSTEM STATUS button will light. Press 
the SYSTEM STATUS button to hear the trouble message. It 
will then try 5 more times to communicate. It may be neces-
sary for you to call your security system dealer if the problem 
continues.
Sensor Open
This condition occurs if a door or window is open; or a system 
sensor has been disturbed or tampered and not reset prop-
erly.  For example, a Motion Sensor may be off the wall or a 
Door/Window Sensor cover may have been removed from 
the sensor. Your system will indicate this condition to you by 
causing the SYSTEM STATUS button to light. When you 
press this button, the system responds with 
Sensor # Name 
open
. Correct the problem by reseatting the sensor. If this 
condition continues call your security system dealer.
Silencing Trouble Beeps
Pressing the SYSTEM STATUS button or chang-
ing from armed to disarmed or disarmed to 
armed while the system has a trouble condition 
stops the trouble beeps. Trouble beeps begin 
again 4 hours later, in some cases, unless the 
trouble condition is corrected.
Clearing System Status
If a trouble condition is corrected, press the SYS-
TEM STATUS button then disarm the system to clear 
system status. If the trouble condition was a low 
CPU battery, perform a sensor test. The SYSTEM 
STATUS button should turn off if all trouble condi-
tions have been corrected. 
						

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Manual Tests--What You Need to 
Test
As an added safeguard, there are system tests you should do 
yourself on a regular basis. The Control Panel cover in the 
lower left corner reminds you to 
TEST WEEKLY. 
Sensors
You can test sensors one at a time to make sure they are 
sending strong signals to the Control Panel (see next page).
Communication
You can also test the communication between your system 
and the Central Monitoring Station (see next page).
Testing Sensors 
You should test the security system at least once each week.
To perform the sensor test:
1. Open the Control Panel Cover.
2. Enter your access code
3. Press the TEST button once
4. Press the DONE button
The panel will voice prompt you with a list of your pro-
grammed sensors that you need to test. The panel will start 
with sensor 1 and say 
Test sensor 1, sensor name.
 
When you trip a sensor and it communicates successfully it 
will be removed from the list. You may trip the sensors in any 
order.
After all sensors have been successfully tested, the Control 
Panel will say 
Sensor test complete, press DONE. Press 
DONE. The Control Panel will say 
Sensor test ok.
If any of the sensors did not test successfully and you want to 
terminate the test, press DONE. The Control Panel will say 
Sensor test canceled or failure. If a sensor test fails, call your 
security dealer.
Use the following table to trip sensors.
Testing Communication 
Test communication with your central monitoring station at 
least once per week to make sure you have the proper tele-
phone connection between your system and the central mon-
itoring station.
To perform a phone test:
1. Open the Control Panel cover.
2. Enter your access code
3. Press the TEST button twice.
4. Press the DONE button.
The Control Panel will say 
Phone test is on twice. If the test is 
successful the Control Panel will say 
Phone test ok within 2 
minutes. If the test is unsuccessful, the SYSTEM STATUS 
button will light and the Control Panel will say 
Phone commu-
nication failure
 within 10 minutes. If a phone test fails, call 
your security system dealer.
NOTE: If your system is not connected to a central moni-
toring station, you won’t be able to perform the phone 
test.
.
Sensor Tripping Instructions
SensorDo This
Door/Window Open the secured door or win-
dow
Freeze Apply ice to the sensor. Do not 
allow the sensor to get wet.
Glass Guard Tap the glass 3 or 4 inches from 
the sensor
Motion Sensor Avoid the Motion Sensor’s view 
for 5 minutes, then enter its view
Rate-of-Rise Heat 
DetectorRub your hands together until 
warm, then place one hand on 
the detector for 30 seconds
Shock Tap the glass twice, away from 
the sensor. Wait at least 30 sec-
onds before testing again
Smoke Press and hold the test button 
until the system sounds trans-
mission beeps
Panic Buttons Press and hold the appropriate 
panic button(s) for 3 seconds
KeyChain Touch-
padPress and hold LOCK and 
UNLOCK simultaneously for 3 
seconds
Remote Handheld 
To u c h p a dPress and hold the 2 EMER-
GENCY buttons simultaneously 
for 3 seconds
Sensor Tripping Instructions
SensorDo This 
						

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Your Emergency Evacuation Floor Plan
Planning for Emergencies
This section describes what you can do to plan ahead for an 
emergency:
• Emergency Planning 
• Your Floor Plan
Emergency Planning
Since an emergency is always unexpected, you should 
develop plans to help prepare for a variety of emergency situ-
ations. Periodically discuss and rehearse emergency plans to 
include the following:
• Understand how to use your security system
• Know the normal state of doors and windows; open, 
closed, or locked.
• Escape fast! (Do not stop to pack.)
• Use a different escape route if closed doors feel hot to 
the touch.
• Crawl and hold your breath as much as possible to help reduce smoke inhalation during your escape.
• Meet at a designated outdoor location.
• Emphasize that no one should return to the premises if 
there is a fire.
• Notify the fire department from a neighbor’s phone.
• Emphasize that no one should enter the premises if they 
hear sirens in the house.
• If you arrive at the premises and hear sirens, do not 
enter. Call for emergency assistance from a neighbor ’s 
phone.
Your Floor Plan
Use the following guidelines when drawing your floor plan:
• Show all building levels.
• Show exits from each room (two exits per room are rec-
ommended).
• Show the location of all security system components.
• Show the location of any fire extinguishers. 
						

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Alarm System Limitations
Not even the most advanced alarm system can guarantee protection against burglary, fire, or environmental problems.
All alarm systems are subject to possible compromise or failure-to-warn for a variety of reasons.
• If sirens are not placed within hearing range of persons sleeping or in remote parts of the premises, or if they are placed 
behind doors or other obstacles.
• If intruders gain access through unprotected points of entry or areas where sensors have been.
• If intruders have the technical means of bypassing, jamming, or disconnecting all or part of the system.
• If power to sensors is inadequate or disconnected.
• If freeze or any environmental sensors are not located in areas where the appropriate condition can be detected.
• If smoke does not reach a Smoke Sensor. For example, Smoke Sensors cannot detect smoke in chimneys, walls, roofs, or 
smoke blocked by a closed door. Sensors may not detect smoke in other levels of the building. Sensors may not warn in 
time when fires are caused by smoking in bed, explosions, improper storage of flammables, overloaded electrical circuits, 
or other hazardous conditions.
• If telephone lines are out of service. Telephone lines are also vulnerable to compromise by any of several means.
Inadequate maintenance is the most common cause of alarm failure. Therefore, test your system at least once per week to be 
sure sensors, sirens, and phone communications are all working correctly.
Although having an alarm system may make you eligible for reduced insurance premiums, the system is no substitute for insur-
ance.
WARNING: Security system devices cannot compensate you for the loss of life or property.
Service
If you have any questions about your security system or if you ever need service, please contact your security consultant.
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Address              _____________________
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Quick Reference Table                                                                                
FUNCTION                                                                                 PRESS   
          
        CONTROL PANEL           REMOTE HANDHELD TOUCHPAD KEYCHAIN TOUCHPAD
To arm the system
-- Doors & Windows
    ARM
    Doors &
    Windows     ARM
     Doors &
     Windows                  
To arm the system
-- Motion Sensors
     ARM
     Motion
     Sensors     ARM
     Motion
     Sensors
To arm the system
-- Doors/Windows & Motion Sensors
     ARM
     Doors &
     Windows     ARM
     Motion
     Sensors     ARM
     Doors &
     Windows   ARM
   Motion
   Sensors                                  Press Twice
To activate No Entry Delay 
      ARM
      Doors &
      WindowsPress Twice     ARM
     Doors &
     WindowsPress Twice                                 Press Twice
                                    If Programmed
To activate the Latchkey feature
      ARM
      Motion
      SensorsPress Twice     ARM
     Motion
     Sensors 
Press Twice                                 Press 3 Times
To disarm the system
Doors/Windows & Motion Sensors
    
     DISARM  + Access Code     DISARM + Access Code
To send an alarm to the Central Monitoring 
Station
     
    EMERGENCYPress & hold for 3 sec-
onds  Press both EMERGENCY 
buttons. Press &  hold for 
3 seconds.   Press & hold for 3 seconds
To check the system status
    SYSTEM
    STATUS   SYSTEM 
   STATUS
To set doors to Chime
   CHIME
   Doors
To set Special Motion Chime
   CHIME
   Special 
   Motion
To set lights to time activated
   LIGHTS
  Time 
  Activated
To set lights to sensor activated
  LIGHTS
  Sensor
  Activated
To open a garage door or turn on special 
lights