User manual

Chapter 1
Introduction
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A Simon XT installation may include any of the devices listed in Table 1.
Table 1. Simon XT system components
Component Type Description
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 This “keychain touchpad” 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 significant rise in temperature. They have a
built-in siren that sounds when smoke or a significant 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 button
A 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
with your installer for other applications.