ADT Security Services Simon XT User Manual

This appendix provides a list of system limitations, emergency planning, 
floorplan, and a quick reference command table.
In this appendix: 
Alarm system limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Emergency planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Smoke and heat detector locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Your floorplan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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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, 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...

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Smoke and heat detector locations
Selecting a suitable location is critical to the operation of smoke alarms. Figure 5 shows some typical 
floorplans with recommended smoke and heat detector locations.  Use these location guidelines to optimize 
performance and reduce the chance of false alarms:
• Before mounting alarms, program (learn) them into memory and do a sensor test from the alarm’s 
intended location to ensure good RF communication to the panel.
• Locate the...

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Your floorplan
Use the following guidelines when drawing your floorplan:
• Show all building levels.
• Show exits from each room (two exits per room are recommended).
• Show the location of all security system components.
• Show the location of any fire extinguishers
Sensor and module locations
Use Ta b l e  1 4 and Table 15 on page 45 to list your sensor and module locations.     
Table 14. Sensor locations 
Sensor numberSensor nameSensor typeLocation
Example Front door...

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Table 15. X10 module locations
Unit #LocationUnit #Location
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715
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Table 14. Sensor locations (continued)
Sensor numberSensor nameSensor typeLocation 

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Access codes
Delays
Table 16. Access codes
Code descriptionCode
Master code
User code 1
User code 2
User code 3
User code 4
User code 5
User code 6
User code 7
User code 8
Duress code
Table 17. Delays
DelayTime
Exit delay
Entry delay 

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Table 18. Simon XT system quick reference a
Control panelRemote touchpadKeyfob touchpadTelephone
Level 0: Subdisarm 
the systemEnter the master code while the 
system is disarmed.1
Level 1: Disarm 
the systemDISARM, .1
Level 2: Arm doors 
and windowsDOORS+WINDOWS,  (if 
required). 2
Level 3: Arm 
motion sensorsMOTIONS,  (if required). 3
Level 4: Arm doors, 
windows, motionsDOORS+WINDOWS,  (if 
required), MOTIONS.  –    –  2 – 3
Activate no delay
DOORS+WINDOWS,...

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Index
A
AC power failure .................................................................................... 21
access codes...................................................................................... 29, 46
accidental alarms .................................................................................... 13
alarm sirens............................................................................................. 20
alarms...

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Q
quick exit ................................................................................................ 12
quick reference chart .............................................................................. 47
R
remote handheld touchpad...................................................................... 17
restoration of power................................................................................ 22
revision...