ADT Security Services Simon XT User Manual

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Phone numbers
Phone #4 is the only system phone number that you can change. Therefore, it is often used for voice reporting 
of alarms to your phone, if it was programmed for this purpose by the installer.
To change Phone #4:
1. Enter the System Programming menu.
2. Scroll up/down to Phone #s, then press Enter.
3. Scroll up/down to Phone #4, then press Enter.
4. The first digit of the current value of this option now flashes (this may take up both lines on the 
display).
5. Change...

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Siren options
The panel has two built-in sound sources, a piezo siren and a speaker. 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. 
The speaker emits the panels voice and also sounds beeps when a key is pressed. Its volume is also 
programmable.
The siren and built-in...

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Panel Piezo Alrm
This option determines whether or not the panel sounds alarm beeps.
To  p r o g r a m  Panel Piezo Alrm:
1. Enter the System Programming menu.
2. Scroll up/down to Siren Options, then press Enter.
3. Scroll up/down to Panel Piezo Alrm, then press Enter.
4. The current value of this option now flashes (On or Off).
5. Scroll up/down to the desired value, then press Enter.
6. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit.
Status Be ep Vol
This option sets the sound volume of...

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Light control (optional)
You can control certain lights by using X-10 lamp, appliance, or universal modules. As set up by the installer, 
these modules have unit numbers from 1 to 8 and are set to the same housecode. These lights can be turned on 
for certain arming operations, when a sensor is tripped or based on a time schedule. Light Control includes:
• Set entry lights
• Sensor lights
• Light schedules
• Housecode
• Sensor-activated light lockout time
Set Entry Lights
In this...

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Light Schedules
In this menu, a light schedule can be programmed for each unit number (1 to 8).
To  p r o g r a m  Light Schedules:
1. Enter the System Programming menu.
2. Scroll up/down to Light Control, then press Enter.
3. Scroll up/down to Light Schedules, then press Enter.
4. Scroll up/down to the desired light schedule (as defined by the unit number), then press Enter.
5. The current option value now flashes.
6. Enter the desired start time by entering the hours, minutes,...

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Revision
To display the firmware revision of the system:
1. Scroll up/down to Revision.
2. Press STATUS to exit.
Contrast
To adjust the Contrast of the display:
1. Scroll up/down to Contrast.
2. press Enter.
3. Scroll up/down to increase and decrease the contrast setting.
4. Press STATUS to save the setting and exit.
Note:  Changes in contrast are more noticeable when not looking at the display straight-on. 

Chapter 5 Testing
This chapter provides a set of tests to ensure proper operation of your Simon XT 
self-contained security system. We recommended you test your system weekly.
Testing sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Testing sensors 
You can test sensors one at a time to make sure they are sending strong signals to the panel. You should test the 
security system at least once a week.
To perform the Sensor Test:
1. Scroll to System Tests.
2. Press Enter. The display shows Enter Code.
3. Enter your master code with the numbered keys.
4. Press Enter to accept the master code. The display shows Sensor Test. 
5. Press Enter. The display shows, for example, Trip Sn 1 Front Door and automatically...

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Testing communication 
Test communication between your system and the central monitoring station or a voice report destination at 
least once per week to make sure you have the proper telephone connection.
To perform a communication test:
1. Scroll to System Tests. 
2. Press Enter. The display shows Enter Code.
3. Enter the master code.
4. Press Enter to accept the master code. The display shows Comm Test. 
5. Scroll to Comm Test. 
6. Press Enter. The display shows Comm Test is On....

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