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EMERGENCY HOME CONTROL HOME SECURITY
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Status Doors &
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Disarm
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POLICE FIRE
User Guide
466-1871 Rev J
May 2003
Simon
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							FCC Notices
FCC Part 15 Information to the User
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Interlogix Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Part 15 Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed 
to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the affected equipment and the panel receiver to separate outlets, on different branch circuits.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC ID: B4Z-787E-SIMON
ACTA Part 68
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. Located on this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration num-
ber and the ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
FCC Part 68 Registration No. B4ZUSA-27621-AL-E REN: 0.2B 
The REN is used to determine the maximum number of devices that may be connected to your telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in 
devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most areas, the sum of all device RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of 
devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the 
REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal 
point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and require-
ments as adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compliant modular 
jack that is also compliant. See the Installation Instructions for details.
Alarm dialing equipment must be able to seize the telephone line and place a call in an emergency situation. It must be able to do this even if other equipment 
(telephone, answering system, computer modem, etc.) already has the telephone line in use. To do so, alarm dialing equipment must be connected to a properly 
installed RJ31X jack that is electrically in series and ahead of all other equipment attached to the same telephone line. Proper installation is depicted in the fol-
lowing diagram. If you have any questions concerning these instructions, consult your local telephone company or a qualified installer about installing an RJ31X 
jack and alarm dialing equipment for you.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect your service. If possible, you will be notified in 
advance. When advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will also be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. You will be 
given advance notice in order to maintain uninterrupted service.
If you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact the company that installed the equipment for service and/or repair information. The telephone com-
pany may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.
This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs.
Patent Information
This product and the use of this product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: 5,805,063, 5,872,512, 5,942,981, 5,686,896, 5,686,885, 
4,855,713. Except expressly provided herein, the purchase of this product shall not constitute a license or otherwise provide a right to practice a method covered 
by any of the identified patents. GE Interlogix hereby grants the purchaser of this product a limited, non-exclusive license to practice the methods patented in the 
identified patents solely with products manufactured, sold or licensed by GE Interlogix. This license grant does not extend to the use of unlicensed, third party 
products with this product.


	

	


















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The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunica-
tions network protective, operational, and safety requirements. The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The 
equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a single-line individ-
ual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the 
above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by 
the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
For your protection, make sure that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, 
are connected together
The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the 
device, to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of the LNs 
of all the devices does not exceed 100. Load Number: .1 The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada 
technical specifications were met. IC: 867A 787SIMON
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taines normes de protection, d ´ exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications. Le ministère n ´ assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonction-
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Avant d ´ installer ce matériel, l ´ utilisateur doit s ´ assurer qu´ il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l ´ enterprise locale de télécommunication. Le 
matériel doit également etre installé en suivant une méthod acceptée de raccordement. Dans certains cas, les fils intérieurs de l´ enterprise utilisés pour un ser-
vice individuel a ligne unique peuvent etre prolongés au moyen d´ un dispositif homologué de raccordement (cordon prolongateur téléphonique interne). L ´ 
abonné ne doit pas oublier qu ´ il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n ´ empechent pas le dégradation du service dans certaines 
situations. Actuellement, les enterprises de télécommunication ne permettent pas que l ´ on raccorde leur matériel a des jacks d ´ abonné, sauf dans les cas 
précis prévus pas les tarrifs particuliers de ces enterprises.
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canalisations d ´´ eau métalliques, s ´ il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales.
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´ ensemble des dispositifs ne dépasse pas 100.”
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Contents
Introduction to Your Security System  1
Security System Components  ..................................................................................................................... 1
How You Communicate to Your System  2
Control Panel  .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Remote Handheld Touchpad ....................................................................................................................... 2
Dialog Touchtalk 2-Way RF Touchpad  ...................................................................................................... 2
Keychain Touchpad  .................................................................................................................................... 2
Telephone .................................................................................................................................................... 2
How to Use Your Control Panel  3
HOME SECURITY  .................................................................................................................................... 3
Arm ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Disarm ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
System Status  .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Exit Delay  ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Entry Delay  ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Quick Exit  ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Latchkey .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Subdisarm ............................................................................................................................................... 4
CODE .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
HOME CONTROL  ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Chime Doors  ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Chime Special Motion  ............................................................................................................................ 6
Direct Bypassing  ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Direct Unbypassing ................................................................................................................................. 6
Time Activated Lights  ............................................................................................................................ 6
Sensor Activated Lights  .......................................................................................................................... 7
Controlling Individual Lights .................................................................................................................. 7
All Lights On  .......................................................................................................................................... 7
All Lights Off .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Silent Exit  ............................................................................................................................................... 7
EMERGENCY ............................................................................................................................................ 7
How Your System Communicates to You  7
Panel Voice Messages  ................................................................................................................................. 8
Status Beeps  ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Alarm Sirens and Lamp Modules  ............................................................................................................... 8
Panel Indicator Lights  ................................................................................................................................. 9
Numeric Pager  ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Canceling and Preventing Accidental Alarms  10
Canceling Accidental Alarms  ................................................................................................................... 10
Guidelines for Preventing Accidental Alarms  .......................................................................................... 10 
						

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How to Use an Off-Site Phone  10
How to Use Your Touchpads  11
Remote Handheld Touchpad ..................................................................................................................... 11
System Status  ........................................................................................................................................ 11
ARM Doors & Windows  ...................................................................................................................... 11
ARM Motion Sensors  ........................................................................................................................... 11
Disarm ................................................................................................................................................... 11
Subdisarm ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Lights ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Emergency ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Keychain Touchpad  .................................................................................................................................. 12
RF Thermostat Operation  12
Programming Your System  13
Programming Instructions ......................................................................................................................... 13
Access Codes  ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Light Control ............................................................................................................................................. 15
House Code  ........................................................................................................................................... 15
Unit Number  ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Programming Options  16
Option 01 - Status Beeps  .......................................................................................................................... 17
Option 02 - Panel Voice  ............................................................................................................................ 17
Option 03 - Latchkey Time  ....................................................................................................................... 17
Option 36 and 37- Sensor Activated Light Lockout Start and Stop Times  .............................................. 18
Option 36: Sensor Activated Light Lockout Start Time  ....................................................................... 18
Option 37: Sensor Activated Light Lockout Stop Time  ....................................................................... 18
Option 41 - Voice Chime  .......................................................................................................................... 19
Option 42 - Speaker Level  ........................................................................................................................ 19
Option 43 - Pager Phone Number  ............................................................................................................. 20
Option 55: Status Sounds .......................................................................................................................... 21
Option 81: Heating Set Point  .................................................................................................................... 21
Option 82: Cooling Set Point  .................................................................................................................... 22
Trouble Beeps  22
AC Power Failure  ..................................................................................................................................... 22
System Battery Failure .............................................................................................................................. 23
Sensor Failure  ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Sensor Low Battery  .................................................................................................................................. 23
Fail-To-Communicate ............................................................................................................................... 23
Sensor Open  .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Sensor Tampered ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Option 50 Detected  ................................................................................................................................... 23
Siren 1 or 2 Failure  ................................................................................................................................... 23
System Access Alarm  ............................................................................................................................... 24 
						

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Testing 24
Testing Sensors  ......................................................................................................................................... 24
Testing Communication  ............................................................................................................................ 24
Setting the Clock ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Alarm System Limitations  25
Service ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
Planning for Emergencies  26
Emergency Planning  ................................................................................................................................. 26
Your Floor Plan  ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Access Codes  ........................................................................................................................................ 29
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Introduction to 
Your Security 
SystemYour security system 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 has the capabilities of communicating with a central monitor-
ing station and sending messages to a numeric pager.
This manual describes how to operate your system. It will guide you through program-
ming instructions for system features as well as basic arming and disarming com-
mands for the system.
Security System Components
The security system uses devices called sensors that use radio waves to communicate 
alarms to the Control Panel (panel).
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 beeps and indicator 
lights on the panel itself.
Your security system installation may include any of the following devices:
Control Panel
The Control Panel is used to operate and program your security system. It communi-
cates to you through voice messages, beeps, and by lighting or flashing buttons. The 
panel can communicate to a central monitoring station, numeric pager, or both. 
Touchpads 
Remote Handheld Touchpads are used to control the security system primarily from 
within the home.
* Dialog Touchtalk 2-Way RF Touchpads are used to control the security system pri-
marily from within the home. It’s used to hear commands from the control panel when 
it’s active.
Keychain Touchpads are used to control the security system from within or near the 
outside of your home.
Sensors
Indoor Motion Sensors detect motion in a protected indoor area. When motion is 
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Outdoor Motion Sensors detect 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 Sensors detect the opening of a door or window. 
Smoke Sensors detect smoke and a significant rise in temperature. They have a built in 
siren that sounds when smoke or a significant rise in temperature is detected.
Freeze Sensors detect furnace failure. If the inside temperature drops below 41
°F,  t h e  
sensor will notify the panel. The sensor will send a restore signal to the panel when the 
temperature rises to 50
°F.
Carbon Monoxide Sensors detect carbon monoxide. They have a built in siren that 
sounds when carbon monoxide is detected.
Modules
* Appliance Modules can be programmed to turn appliances or fluorescent lights on 
and off.
* Lamp Modules can be programmed to turn non-fluorescent lights on and off.
* Universal Modules are primarily used for controlling devices other than appliances 
and lamps. Check with your installer for other applications.
Audio Verification Module (AVM) is primarily used by the central monitoring station 
to monitor sounds and verbally communicate with a person inside the home. This fea-
ture is similar to a speaker phone feature on a phone.
* Dialog RF Electronic Thermostat is primarily used to monitor and control HVAC 
systems from the security system.
* Not investigated for use by UL
How You 
Communicate 
to Your SystemSending commands or instructing your security system is done through key presses on 
the panel, touchpads, or through the use of a remote telephone.
Control Panel
Note  
The Master Access Code 
default 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 
“Programming Your Sys-
tem”).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.
Dialog Touchtalk 2-Way RF Touchpad
This touchpad gives you the option to enter commands from a remote location (away 
from the control panel) in your house. It also allows you to hear panel messages when 
the System Status button is pressed.
Keychain Touchpad
Keychain Touchpads are handy for simple arming, disarming and light control func-
tions. 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. 
						

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How to Use 
Your Control 
Panel
The panel interface consists of four rows of buttons. 
Note  
It may be necessary to enter 
an access code to arm your 
system. Check with your 
installer to see if this feature 
is enabled. HOME SECURITY
CODE
 HOME CONTROL
EMERGENCY
HOME SECURITY
The Home Security buttons are used to arm and disarm doors, windows and motion 
sensors in your system. The System Status button is used to give information on sys-
tem activity.
Arm
Turn on intrusion/burglary protection for your system. You can arm door/window sen-
sors, motion sensors or both depending on the buttons you press.
Disarm
Turn off intrusion/burglary protection for your system. Only intrusion/burglary sensors 
such as doors/windows and motion are disarmed. Environmental sensors, such as 
smoke and carbon monoxide stay active at all times.
System Status
Press to hear information about your system. If the button is lit, there is a problem with 
the system. If the button is blinking, an alarm has occurred. Press the button to hear 
what is wrong with the system. (See “Status Beeps”.)
Exit Delay
Exit Delay is the amount of time the system gives you to exit the home before the sys-
tem is armed (between 5 and 254 seconds). This is programmed by the installer. When 
you arm you will hear beeps during the exit delay (see the table “Status Beeps” of this 
manual to determine the meaning of panel/system beeps). 
Your Exit Delay is set for ___ seconds.
Entry Delay
Entry Delay is the amount of time the system gives you to disarm the system after 
entering the home (between 5 and 254 seconds). This is programmed by the installer. 
When you enter your home you will hear beeps during the entry delay (see the table 
“Status Beeps” of this manual to determine the meaning of panel/system beeps). 
Your Entry Delay is set for ___ seconds.
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Quick Exit 
Note  
The designated door may be 
opened and closed once. If 
you close the designated 
door behind you when you 
exit, you will have to disarm 
the system upon reentering. 
Leave the designated door 
open while using the Quick 
Exit feature.The Quick Exit feature is used when someone wants to briefly leave while the home is 
still armed (i.e. get the newspaper). This feature needs to be enabled by your installer. 
When you press the Disarm button the panel will announce exit time on. This will allow 
a designated exit door to be open for up to 2 minutes without triggering an alarm.
Latchkey
Latchkey is used to notify parents, via a numeric pager, if children do not arrive home at 
a predetermined time and disarm the system. For example, you set the Latchkey time 
for 3:00 pm. If the system isn’t disarmed by that time a message is sent to your numeric 
pager (see “Numeric Pager”).
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.


Arming Your System with Doors & Windows Closed
1. Close all doors and windows.
2. Press Arm Doors & Windows button.
3. Enter Access Code (if needed).
Panel announces, Doors and windows on, Arm Doors & Windows light will be lit and 
the exit delay will begin.


Arming Your System with Doors or Windows Open (Indirect Bypassing)
1. Close all doors and windows except the ones you wish to remain open.
2. Press Arm Doors & Windows button.
3. Enter Access Code (if needed).
Note  
Any sensors that are 
bypassed by the system will 
NOT be protecting your 
home.
Panel announces any protected doors or windows that are open. Any sensors that are 
open when the system is armed will be bypassed automatically after exit. Arm Doors & 
Windows light will be lit and the exit delay will begin.


Arming Your System with No Entry Delay
Note  
No Entry Delay can be used 
in two ways. First, you can 
use this feature when you’re 
staying at home, after you’ve 
armed the system (i.e. when 
you’re asleep). Second, you 
can use this when you’re 
away from your home. To 
avoid causing an alarm, you 
must disarm the system with 
a remote handheld touchpad 
or keychain before entering 
your home. Check with your 
installer to find out how this 
option is programmed.1. Close all doors and windows.
2. Press Arm Doors & Windows button twice.
3. Enter Access Code (if needed).
Panel announces, Doors and windows on, no entry delay. Arm Doors & Windows light 
will blink and the exit delay will begin.


Arm Motion Sensors
1. Press Arm Motion Sensors button once.
2. Enter access code (if needed).
Note  
This feature is most likely 
used when there is no one 
on the premises.Panel announces, Motions on. Arm Motion Sensors light will be lit and the exit delay 
will begin.


Activate Latchkey Feature
1. Press the Arm Motion Sensors button twice.
2. Enter Access Code (if needed).
Panel announces, Motions on, Latchkey on. Arm Motion Sensors light will blink and 
the exit delay will begin.