ADT Security Services Simon XTi User Manual

 
Simon XTi User Manual  
 
Simon XTi
 
 
 
P/N 466-2452 • REV A • 15MAR12  

Copyright © 2012 UTC Fire & Security. All rights reserved. 
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Content 
Introduction ........................................................................\
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Using the Simon XTi  security system ........................................................3  
Panel co ntrols........................................................................\
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Simon XTi fe atures ........................................................................\
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Home se curity...

 
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Testing ........................................................................\
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Sensor test ........................................................................\
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Comm te st......................................................................\
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Central station  communication...

Introduction 
The Simon XTi uses wireless technology to warn your family about intrusion, carbon 
monoxide and fire. The system communicates with a central monitoring station and 
sends voice messages to an offsite phone. 
The security system uses sensors that communicate alarms to the control panel 
using radio waves. The system is superv ised, 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...

Table 2: System communication devices   
Device Description 
Control panel You can enter commands for yo ur security system using the graphical 
user interface 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. 
Simon XT talking touch 
screen  The two-way talking touch screen is a wireless device that provides a 
graphical user interface that...

Using the Simon XTi security system 
You can operate the self-contained security system through several different 
methods: 
•  Use the main screen icons to arm/disarm  the system when you enter or exit your 
home, check system status, and to  determine which sensors are active. 
•  Use the emergency screen to communicate  with the central monitoring station to 
report emergency panic, police, or fire alarms. 
•  From the home screen, pr ess the Status & Settings 
 icon to program certain 
user features....

Figure 1: Simon XTi controls 
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Note: The touch screen in  Figure 1 above is an example. Your touch screen and 
system may
 be configured differently. 
Table 3  below  provides a description of the pan el’s graphical user interface and 
audio. 
Table 3: Panel features 
Control Description 
Piezo siren  Provides alarm beeps and status beeps.  
Touch screen  Provides a graphical user interface for programming and system 
operation. 
Microphone  Used to communicate with the central monitoring...

Table 4: Main screen icons 
 Access the emergency screen to sele
ct the appropriate emergency icon 
(Panic, Police, or Fire). 
Time  The current system time 
 Depicts the status of the AC power and backup battery. A red power cord 
represents loss of AC power to the system. A green power cord icon 
represents AC power to the system. A red battery icon represents battery low. 
A green battery icon represents a fully charged battery. 
Note
: These icons only appear in red on th e main screen if the backup...

 
 
 
 Depending on the current arming state of your machine, one of these icons 
will be displayed. Press the ARM icon to access the Arming Screen. Press a 
DISARM icon, and provide a valid access code, to disarm your system. 
Note
: When disarming the system, only intrusion/burglary sensors are 
disarmed. Environmental sensors, such as smoke and carbon monoxide 
detectors, stay active at all times. 
Note : Depending on your configuration, the Motions Only icon may not 
appear.  
  Press to access the...