ADT Security Services Simon XT User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter describes the Simon XT’s  f e a t u r e s .
In this chapter:
Security system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Communicating with your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

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Security system components
The Simon XT uses wireless technology to warn your family about intrusion, carbon monoxide, and fire. It 
may also be used to control lights and appliances within your home. The system communicates with a central 
monitoring station and sends voice messages to an off-site phone.
Note:  The universal, lamp, and appliance modules require a special transformer. 
F igure 1. Simon XT system
The security system uses sensors that communicate alarms to the...

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A Simon XT installation may include any of the devices listed in Ta b l e  1.
Table 1. Simon XT system components
ComponentTypeDescription
Control panel 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 off-site phone.
Touchpads Remote handheld  Controls the security system primarily from within the home.
Keyfob  Controls the security...

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Communicating with your system
Sending commands or instructing your security system is done through a series of key presses on the panel, 
touchpads, or a remote telephone.
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. See Code options on page 24
Table 2. System communication devices
DeviceDescription
Control panel You can enter commands for your security system through...

Chapter 2 Using the control panel
This chapter provides instructions for operating your Simon XT Security System.
In this chapter:
Panel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Standard text display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Simon XT features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Panel controls
You can operate the Simon XT security system through several different methods: 
• The front panel buttons provide a means of arming and disarming the system when you enter or exit 
your home. These buttons also provide a method for determining which sensors are active and 
determining system status.
• A set of three fast action keys provide immediate communication with the central monitoring station to 
report police, fire, or auxiliary alarms.
• The more complex...

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Table 3. Simon XT panel keys and features
ControlDescription
Piezo siren The piezo siren makes alarm beeps and status beeps. Fire and intrusion alarm beeps are always played at 
high volume, while the volume of status beeps (such as trouble or chime beeps, entry and exit delay 
beeps, or auxiliary alarm beeps) is programmable.
LCD display The LCD module has a 2 x 16 character array that displays a variety of phrases and icons.
DOORS + 
WINDOWSPress to arm perimeter...

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Standard text display
While the panel is idle, the following text displays:
Arming level text could be one of the following:
• Subdisarmed
• Disarmed
• Doors + Windows
• Motions
• Doors + Windows & Motions
The phrase - No Delay is appended to the arming level when no entry delay is active.  Ta b l e  4 describes the 
possible status icons. 
LEDs
Every key on the front keypad has an LED behind it, except for the scroll up and down keys. There are four 
status LEDs behind the row of...

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Simon XT features
Your Simon XT self-contained security system provides the following features:
• Home security 
• Entry and exit delays
• Light control
• Emergency
• Bypassing sensors
•Chime
• Latchkey
Things you can do
The Simon XT features provide you with the ability to perform the following functions:
• Arm perimeter (windows and doors) and interior (motion) sensors to indicate intruders.
• Control lights to be turned on and off at a set time or if an intruder is...

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Arming/disarming
Arming a sensor makes it active and allows the panel to generate an alarm when a door or window is opened, 
or when an unauthorized person enters a specific area. Disarming makes the sensor inactive in the system. The 
current arming level is shown on the panel display and changes in arming level are announced on the speaker.
Subdisarm 
1. Enter the master code while the system is disarmed.
2. The panel displays and speaks Subdisarmed, the DISARM button blinks,...