GE Simon 3 User Guide

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Codes are always needed to 
disarm the system. Depend-
ing on the panel configura-
tion, codes may be needed 
to arm the system. Check 
with the installer for your 
system configuration.
Your system may be set up so that the master code or an access code is required when 
arming. If so, the panel will prompt you to enter a code when you attempt to arm the 
system.
Note  
Because different codes can be entered using the same button presses, you have to use 
caution when...

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Unit Number
Refers to a specific light within a house code.


How to set time for light control:
1.Open the cover of the panel.
2. The panel voice prompts you to Use numbered keys to enter ID. Enter your mas-
ter access code using the numbered keys.
3. The panel voice prompts you to Please select from START MENU. Press the Add 
button on the START MENU.
4. The panel voice prompts you to Select from MAIN MENU. Press the Light Con-
trol button on the MAIN MENU.
5. The panel voice...

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Option 01 - Status Beeps 
Add this option to enable panel beeps. Status beeps are any beeps (including chime 
beeps) that come from the panel. See “Status Beeps”. 
1. Open panel cover. Panel announces, Use numbered keys to enter ID. 
2. Enter Access Code using the numbered keys. Panel announces, Please select from 
Start Menu.
3. Press Add from the Start menu. Panel announces, Select from main menu.
4. Press Option #. Panel announces, Option 1, press again for next option or done...

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Delete turns off this option and Latchkey cannot be enabled when the panel is armed.
1. Open panel cover. Panel announces, Use numbered keys to enter ID. 
2. Enter Access Code using the numbered keys. Panel announces, Please select from 
Start Menu.
3. Press Delete from the Start menu. Panel announces, Select from main menu
4. Press Option #. Panel announces, Option 1, press again for next option or done to 
select.
5. Press 03. Panel announces, Option 3, press again for next...

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Delete disables sensor activated light lockout stop time. The panel will turn on a light 
activated by a sensor at all times if sensor activated lights are enabled.
1. Open panel cover. Panel announces, Use numbered keys to enter ID. 
2. Enter Access Code using the numbered keys. Panel announces, Please select from 
Start Menu.
3. Press Delete from the Start menu. Panel announces, Select from main menu
4. Press Option #. Panel announces, Option 1, press again for next option or...

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2. Enter Access Code using the numbered keys. Panel announces, Please select from 
Start Menu.
3. Press Delete from the Start menu. Panel announces, Select from main menu
4. Press Option #. Panel announces, Option 1, press again for next option or done to 
select.
5. Press 42. Panel announces, Option 42, press again for next option or done to delete.
6. Press DONE. Panel announces, Option 42 deleted.
Option 43 - Pager Phone Number
Add enables the pager phone number and allows you...

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AC Power Failures - An AC power failure is called in after loss of power. To 
avoid false alarms, your installer has programmed the panel to wait at least a few 
minutes (or up to several hours) before calling in.
AC Power Restore - A restore will be reported when power is restored.
Alarms - Alarm reports include: Emergency, Intrusion, and Fire.
Option 55: Status Sounds
Add allows you to set the volume for status sounds, such as arming beeps, trouble 
beeps, and status beeps....

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4. Press Option #. Panel announces, Option 1, press again for next option or done to 
select.
5. Press 81. Panel announces, Option 81, press again for next option or done to delete.
6. Press DONE. Panel announces, Option 81 deleted.
Option 82: Cooling Set Point
When this option is on you can set a temperature that will automatically turn the air con-
ditioner on if the temperature rises above the set temperature. The commands are set 
through the control panel, to the RF...

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System Battery Failure
This condition occurs if the emergency backup battery has failed. Status beeps will 
start and the SYSTEM STATUS button will light. Press the SYSTEM STATUS but-
ton to hear the trouble message. If your AC power is not working, your security sys-
tem will shut down once the battery has failed. If the condition does not clear after AC 
power has been restored and 24 hours have passed, call your security system dealer.
Restoration of Power
This condition occurs...

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System Access Alarm
The panel cover was opened while the system was armed. The system will call the cen-
tral monitoring station to report a tamper alarm.
TestingAs an added safeguard, there are system tests you should do yourself on a regular basis. 
It is recommended that you test your system weekly. 
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.


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