GE Simon 3 User Guide

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Testing Communication 
Communication between your system, the central monitoring station and your pager 
should be tested at least once per week to make sure you have the proper telephone 
connection.


To perform a phone test:
1. Open the panel cover.
2. Enter the master access code.
3. Press the Te s t button twice. The panel will announce Phone test, press again to 
change or done to select.
4. Press the DONE button.
Note  
If your system is not con-
nected to a central monitor-
ing station and you don’t use 
a pager, you won’t be able to 
perform the phone test.The panel will announce Phone test is on at least twice. If the test is successful the 
panel will announce Phone test ok within 3 minutes. The panel will announce Phone 
test is on three times if you have a pager. If the phone test to the pager was successful, 
your pager will display -101-101. If the test is unsuccessful, the SYSTEM STATUS 
button will light and within 10 minutes the panel will announce Phone communication 
failure. If a phone test fails, call your security system dealer.
Setting the Clock
If the panel loses power, the clock must be set. The default setting is 12 hour mode. 
Your installer can set the clock to 24 hour mode if you wish.
1. Open the panel cover. Panel announces, Use numbered keys to enter ID.
2. Enter the master access code. Panel announces, Please select from Start Menu.
3. Press Clock Set from the Start Menu. Panel announces, Time is ****, to change 
press hours and minutes, then press done.
4. Follow the arrow from the Clock Set button to the Hours keys.
5. Press the Hours +/
– keys and listen to the voice prompts. Stop when panel voice 
announces the correct hour.
6. Press the Minutes +/
– keys and listen to the voice prompts. Stop when the panel 
announces the correct minutes.
7. Press Done. The panel will announce the set time.
8. Close the cover.
Alarm System 
LimitationsNot 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.
Shock Sensor Tap the glass twice, away from the sensor. Wait at least 
30 seconds before testing again.
Smoke Sensor Press and hold the test button until the system sounds 
transmission beeps.
Wireless Panic Button Press and hold the appropriate panic button(s) for 3 
seconds.
Keychain Touchpad Press and hold LOCK and UNLOCK simultaneously for 
3 seconds.
Remote Handheld Touch-
padPress and hold the 2 EMERGENCY buttons simulta-
neously for 3 seconds.
2-Way RF Touchpad Press and hold the 2 EMERGENCY buttons simulta-
neously for 3 seconds.
RF Electronic Thermostat No trip needed.
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 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 
have been bypassed.
 If intruders have the technical means of bypassing, jamming, or disconnecting all 
or part of the system.
 If power to sensors is inadequate or disconnected.
 If freeze or any environmental sensors are not located in areas where the appropri-
ate condition can be detected.
 If smoke does not reach a Smoke Sensor. For example, Smoke Sensors cannot 
detect smoke in chimneys, walls, roofs, or smoke blocked by a closed door. Sensors 
may not detect smoke in other levels of the building. Sensors may not warn in time 
when fires are caused by smoking in bed, explosions, improper storage of flamma-
bles, overloaded electrical circuits, or other hazardous conditions.
 If telephone lines are out of service.
Inadequate maintenance is the most common cause of alarm failure. Therefore, test 
your system at least once per week to be sure sensors, sirens, and phone communica-
tions are all working correctly.
Although having an alarm system may make you eligible for reduced insurance premi-
ums, the system is no substitute for insurance.
Service
If you have any questions about your security system or if you ever need service, please 
contact your security consultant.
Company Name _______________________________
Phone Number   _______________________________
Address              _______________________________
____________________________________________
Planning for 
EmergenciesThis section describes what you can do to plan ahead for an emergency:
 Emergency Planning 
 Your Floor Plan
Emergency Planning
Since an emergency is always unexpected, you should develop plans to help prepare for 
a variety of emergency situations. Periodically discuss and rehearse emergency plans to 
include the following:
 Understand how to use your security system
 Know the normal state of doors and windows; open, closed, or locked.
Security system devices cannot compensate you for the loss of life o!
Security system devices cannot compensate you for the loss of life or property.
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 Escape fast! (Do not stop to pack.)
 Use a different escape route if closed doors feel hot to the touch.
 Crawl and hold your breath as much as possible to help reduce smoke inhalation 
during your escape.
 Meet at a designated outdoor location.
 Emphasize that no one should return to the premises if there is a fire.
 Notify the fire department from a neighbor’s phone.
 Emphasize that no one should enter the premises if they hear sirens in the house.
 If you arrive at the premises and hear sirens, do not enter. Call for emergency 
assistance from a neighbor’s phone.
Your Floor Plan
Use the following guidelines when drawing your floor plan (use the next page to draw 
your floor plan):
 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. 


	































 	










 


	
	


	

	
	


			
		
	
	
 			
				

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Access Codes
Master Access Code:______________________
Access Code 1:__________________________
Access Code 2:__________________________
Access Code 3:__________________________
Access Code 4:__________________________
Access Code 5:__________________________
Sensor Locations
Sensor NumberSensor TypeLocation
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
X10 Module Locations
Unit #LocationUnit #Location
19
210
311
412
513
614
715
816
Delay Times
Entry Delay:________________________
Exit Delay:__________________________
  
						

							How to …Control Panel
Remote Handheld
Touchpad
Key Chain
Touchpad
Remote
Phone
Disarm the
System
Subdisarm the
System
Arm Only - Doors
& Windows
Arm Only –
Motion Sensors
Arm Doors,
Windows &
Motion Sensors
Activate No Entry
Delay
Activate Latchkey
Feature
Activate a Panic
Alarm
Check the System
Status
Set Doors to
Chime
Set Special
Motion to Chime
Turn Time
Activated Lights
On/Off
Turn Sensor
Activated Lights
On/Off
Open Garage
Door or Turn On
Special Lights
Turn Lights On
Turn Lights Off
Quick Reference Table
~ Automatically activates Energy Saving Mode for systems with an RF Thermostat *
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How to …Control Panel
Remote Handheld
Touchpad
Keychain
Touchpad
Remote
Phone
Disarm the
System (Level 1)
Subdisarm the
System (Level 0)
Arm Only - Doors
& Windows(Level 2)
Arm Only –
Motion Sensors(Level 3)
Arm Doors,Windows & MotionSensors(Level 4)
Activate No Entry
Delay
Activate Latchkey
Feature
Activate a Panic
Alarm
Check the System
Status
Set Doors or
Special Motion to
Chime
Direct Bypass a
Sensor
Turn Time
Activated Lights
On/Off
Turn Sensor
Activated Lights
On/Off
Turn On Special
Lights
Turn All Lights
On
Turn All Lights
Off
     ARM
  Motion
Sensors
     ARM
  Motion
Sensors
Enter Master Code while 
system is disarmed
Press once
Press once
Press 
each
button
oncePress 
* + 
Code + 2
Press 
* + 
Code + 3Press 
* + 
Code + 2 + 3 
Press 
* + 
Code + 1
Press 
* + Master
Code + 1
Press 
* + 
Code + 2 + 2 Enter Master Code while 
system is disarmed
Disarm
     ARM
  Motion
SensorsPress once
       ARM
  Doors &
WindowsPress once
       ARM
  Doors &
Windows
Press each button once
       ARM
  Doors &
WindowsPress twicePress once
Press once
Press twice
Press once (if
 programmed)
+Access Code
Press twice
Press twice
Press 
* + 
Code + 3 + 3
Press both 
Emergency buttons
and hold for 3
seconds
Press twicePress 3 times
Press both
& hold for 
3 seconds
Press either
Doors or
Motion once
Press once
Press once
Press once to 
bypass, then 
code. Press
again to unbypass
Press 
* + 
Code + 
# + 1
Press 
* + 
Code + 0
Press 
* + 
Code + 0 Press twicePress twice +   Unit  #
  SYSTEM
  STATUSPress once
Press once
Press once
Press once Press twice
Press twice
Windows Doors  & 
Arm 
Wi ndows Doors & 
Arm 
Sens ors Motion 
Arm 
Status  System 
Bypass 
Time 
Lights 
Sensor 
Lights 
Off 
Lights 
On 
Lights 
+Access CodeDisarm 
Motion 
Sensors 
Arm 
Sensors Motion Windows Doors & 
Arm 
Press once
Police
Press twice
MotionDoorsChime
Bypass
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