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 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 on the 
panel itself.
Universal moduleDoor/window sensor
PIR motion sensor
Smoke detector
Appliance module Lamp module Keyfob touchpad
Remote 
handheld 
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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 system from within or near the outside of your 
home.
Sensors Indoor motion  Detects motion in a protected indoor area. When motion is detected, 
the panel may respond by sounding chimes or an alarm.
Outdoor motion 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.
Door/window Detects the opening of a door or window. 
Smoke  Detects smoke or a signif icant rise in temperature. They have a  
built-in siren that sounds when smoke or a signif icant rise in 
temperature is detected.
Freeze  Detects furnace failure. If the inside temperature drops below 41°F 
(5°C), the sensor will notify the panel. The sensor will send a restore 
signal to the panel when the temperature rises to 50°F (10°C).
Carbon monoxide Detects carbon monoxide. They have a built-in siren that sounds 
when carbon monoxide is detected.
Water-resistant 
personal help buttonA wireless device used for activating police, medical, or auxiliary 
alarms through your security system.
Modules Appliance  Can be programmed to turn appliances or fluorescent lights on and 
off.
Lamp  Can be programmed to turn nonfluorescent lights on and off.
Universal Used for controlling devices other than appliances and lamps. Check 
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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 simple key presses on the panel. 
Depending on how your system is programmed, you may need to enter an access code for 
certain commands. An access code is a numeric code that allows authorization to operate 
your security system.
Remote handheld touchpad This touchpad gives you the option to enter commands from any room in your house. You 
can enter commands through simple key presses on the touchpad.
Keyfob touchpad Keyfob touchpads are handy for simple arming, disarming and light control functions. They 
are portable and can be carried off-site in a purse or pocket .
Telephone Touchtone telephones can be used to communicate with your system while you are off-site. 
Ask your installer if you have this feature. 
						

							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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Things you can do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Home security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Exit/entry delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Bypassing sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Light control (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chimes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Latchkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
System status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using an offsite phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using touchpads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Remote handheld touchpad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Keyfob touchpad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 
						

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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 operating functions are achieved using a combination of the panel buttons and a 
display menu. This method is used by your installer to establish your system configuration. You can 
use this method to program certain user features. See Menu navigation on page 25
The Simon XT panel (Figure 2) provides the user interface for system operation and programming system 
functions. Table 3 on page 7 provides a description of the panel keys and display.
F igure 2. Simon XT self-contained panel 
Scroll up
BYPASS SILENT
Number keypad
Speaker
Enter
Scroll down
Lights onLights off
LCD display
Emergency
Police
Fire
Piezo siren
Microphone
Door
MOTIONS
DOORS + WINDOWSDISARM
STATUS 
						

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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 sensors.
MOTIONS Press to arm interior sensors.
DISARM Press to turn off intrusion/burglary protection for your system. Only intrusion/burglary sensors such as 
doors, windows, and motion sensors are disarmed. Environmental sensors, such as smoke and carbon 
monoxide, stay active at all times. 
STATUS Press to determine system status.
SILENT Press to silence exit beeps when arming.
BYPASS Press to bypass a sensor.
Police Press and hold the Police button for two seconds (or press twice quickly) to call the central monitoring 
station and notify them of a nonmedical call for help.
Emergency Press and hold the Emergency button for two seconds (or press twice quickly) to call the central 
monitoring station and notify them of a nonmedical call for help.
Fire Press and hold the Fire button for two seconds (or press twice quickly) to call the central monitoring 
station and notify them of a nonmedical call for help.
Microphone Used to communicate with central monitoring station after an alarm.
Scroll up/scroll 
downPress to scroll through lists of similar items. 
Enter Press to select a particular menu item or commit to memory a menu item that has just been 
programmed.
Numeric keypad Twelve-key telephone-type keypad (0 through 9, *, #) for entering access codes or other numerical data.
Speaker Provides voice output and sounds key beeps. The panel speaks arming level changes, system status, and 
voice chime sensor trips. The panel voice is also used for voice reporting and remote phone control.
Door Covers the lower panel.
*Lights on.
#Lights off. 
						

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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 keys below the LCD display. These status LEDs indicate the arming level. 
There is one status LED behind the Enter button. This status LED is lit when there are no open sensors in the 
system. All other LEDs are controlled as a group and provide backlighting for the keypad for 30 seconds after 
a key is pressed.
Display line 1 Arming level
Display line 2 HH:MMx (T ime) and status icons
Table 4. Status icons
Status iconDescription
Clock – Light schedules on
Solid bell – Chime on
Outlined bell – Special chime on
Light bulb – Sensor lights on
Key – Latchkey on 
						

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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 detected.
• Use one button to send quick response alerts to the central monitoring station.
• Access the system from a keyfob that is similar to that used for your car.
• Access the system from a remote telephone.
• Disable sensors so you can leave a window open while the system is armed.
• Get an audio alert when a protected door is opened while the system is disarmed.
• Have the system notify you if your children do not arrive at home by a predetermined time.
Home security
The Simon XT allows you to control which sensors are active at any given time. Table 5 describes the five 
arming levels that you can set from the control panel. 
Table 5. Simon XT arming levels
LevelFunctionDescription
0 Subdisarm If your system includes 24-hour protection sensors on items such as gun or jewelry 
cases, you must subdisarm the panel before accessing these areas to avoid causing 
an alarm. Environmental sensors, such as smoke and carbon monoxide, stay active at 
all times.
1 Disarm In this level, only 24-hour sensors are active.
2 Arm door and window 
sensors - exterior.This level arms the door and window sensors, while leaving the interior motion sensors 
disarmed.
3Arm motion sensors - 
interior.This level allows you to arm the interior motion sensors, while leaving the exterior door 
and window sensors disarmed.
4 Arm doors. windows and 
motion sensors -both.This level allows you to arm the interior motion sensors and the exterior door and 
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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, and the panel beeps once.
3. When you’ve finished accessing the temporarily unprotected areas, press DISARM to return to 
Disarmed.
Disarm (off )
1. Press DISARM, then enter your code when the panel displays Enter Code.
2. The panel displays and speaks Disarmed, the DISARM button lights up, and the panel beeps once.
Arming doors and windows
1. Ensure that all doors and windows are closed.
2. Press DOORS+WINDOWS, then enter your code when the panel displays Enter Code, if a code is 
required.
3. The panel displays Doors + Windows, speaks Doors and Windows On, and the DOORS+WINDOWS 
button lights up.
4. The panel starts an exit delay, and sounds exit beeps in groups of 2 until the exit delay expires.
Arming motion sensors
1. Press MOTIONS, then enter your code when the panel displays Enter Code, if a code is required.
2. The panel displays Motions, speaks Motions On, and the MOTIONS button lights.
3. The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in groups of 3 until the exit delay expires.
Arming doors, windows, and motion sensors
1. Press DOORS +WINDOWS, then enter your code when the panel displays Enter Code, if a code is 
required. 
2. While the panel is in the process of arming, press MOTIONS.
3. The panel displays Doors + Windows & Motions, speaks Doors and Windows On, Motions On, and the 
DOORS+WINDOWS and MOTIONS buttons light up.
4. The panel starts an exit delay and sounds exit beeps in groups of 4 until the exit delay expires.