The Simon XT Easy Installation Manual and User Guide
Table of Contents Simon XT Installation Simon XT Easy Installation Manual Step 1: Check Package Contents .................................... page 3 Step 2: Easy Installation Videos .................................... page 4 Step 3: Connect the Simon XT ...................................... page 5 Step 4: Chime, Clock & User Setup ............................... page 6 Step 5: Installing Your Sensors ...................................... page 7 Step 6: Activate Your System ............................
! Simon XT Installation Step 1: Check Package Contents Find a convenient location for your Simon XT control panel. It should be located near a phone jack and a non-switched electrical outlet. It should be in a location that can be accessed easily when entering or leaving the home. 1.1 — Verify Contents G C A K P IN L P S I Disarmed 12:23a Doors + Windows Motions Disarm Status Silent Bypass Use your packing slip to verify the contents of your Locate your packing slip. 1.
Step 2: Easy Installation Videos Simon XT Installation ! Watch our installation videos for helpful hints and tips. Visit www.simonxt-install.com and watch our easy installation videos.
Step 3: Connect the Simon XT Simon XT Installation 2.1 — Connect the Battery CLICK Turn Simon XT and locate the two red Clip the two wires together. The Simon XT will power on & beep. Not included for HomePulse OR Cellular DO NOT PLUG IN YOUR SIMON XT! You must connect the battery before plugging your Simon XT into the wall outlet. 2.2 — Connect the Phone Cord or the Ethernet Cable — Standard and Two-Way Voice customers follow the "Landline" instructions.
Step 4: Chime, Clock & User Setup Simon XT Installation Programming the Simon XT requires keys to be pressed in order, with little or no delay. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with these steps before beginning. For initial programming, the default master code is 1234 ( ). Turn on Chime If the chime is on and the system is disarmed, the Simon XT panel will use voice notification when doors or windows are opened. When the chime is on, a bell icon is shown on the display.
! Simon XT Installation Step 5: Installing Your Sensors Make sure to clean the installation location before applying each sensor. Upon installing, write the location of each sensor on the "Sensor Information Worksheet" located on page 8 of the installation manual for future reference. 5.1 — Install Door & Window Sensors Place marked sensors in their proper location. Additional sensors may be placed to your liking. When placing sensors, make sure that the arrows on each side are aligned.
Step 6: Activate Your System Simon XT Installation Additional Equipment If you purchased additional equipment that is not found in this manual, please call toll free 1-800-951-5111 to speak with our Installation representatives. Congratulations! Your system is now installed and ready to be activated.
Sensor Number Example Sensor 1 Sensor Name Sensor Type Back Door Door/Window Sensor Simon XT Installation Sensor Information Worksheet Location Kitchen Sensor 2 Sensor 3 Sensor 4 Sensor 5 Sensor 6 Sensor 7 Sensor 8 Sensor 9 Sensor 10 Sensor 11 Sensor 12 Sensor 13 Sensor 14 Sensor 15 Sensor 16 Sensor 17 Sensor 18 Sensor 19 Sensor 20 Sensor 21 Sensor 22 Sensor 23 Sensor 24 Sensor 25 Sensor 26 Sensor 27 Sensor 28 Sensor 29 Sensor 30 Sensor 31 Sensor 32 Sensor 33 Sensor 34 Sensor 35 Sensor 36 Sensor
FCC Compliance Simon XT Installation 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 harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment.
Simon XT User Guide Get to Know the Simon XT Motions Doors + Windows Press to arm perimeter sensors. Siren The piezo siren is used for status beeps and alarms. Fire and intrusion alarms always sound at high volume. The volume of status beeps (such as trouble or chime beeps, entry and exit delay beeps, or auxiliary alarm beeps) are programmable. Press to arm interior sensors. LCD Display The LCD display can show a variety of phrases and icons.
Simon XT User Guide Simon XT Key Features: Control Description Piezo Siren The piezo siren makes alarm beeps and status beeps. Fire and intrusion alarm beeps are always played at high volume, while the volume of status beeps (such as trouble or chime beeps, entry and exit delay beeps, or auxiliary alarm beeps) is programmable.
* DOOR & WINDOW SENSOR GLASS BREAK SENSOR MOTION DETECTOR SIMON XT # SMOKE DETECTOR Simon XT User Guide Product Overview GARAGE DOOR SENSOR SIMON XT TOUCH SCREEN INTERACTIVE VIDEO CAMERA KEYCHAIN REMOTE CONTROL * GPS VEHICLE TRACKING SOLAR YARD SIGN LIGHT 13
Simon XT User Guide Access Codes and Arming/Disarming Changing / adding access codes The master code is used for all operations including adding, modifying, and removing other codes. Up to eight user codes can be set along with one duress code. The duress code generates a silent duress alarm that is reported to the monitoring station. Press SCROLL UP ( OK ( ). ) until the display reads "System Programming" then press Enter the Master Code, then press OK twice ( Press SCROLL UP ( ).
Arming a sensor makes it active and allows the panel to generate an alarm when a door or window is opened or when an unauthorized person enters a specific area. Disarming makes the sensor inactive in the system. The current arming level is shown on the panel display and changes in arming level are announced. Disarm (off) 1. Press DISARM, then enter your code when the panel displays Enter code. 2.
Simon XT User Guide Arming/Disarming Use Keychain Remote Control to Disarm the System 1. Press and hold down the UNLOCK button for two seconds. 2. The panel displays and speaks “Disarmed,” the DISARM button lights up and the panel beeps once. Use Keychain Remote Control to Send a Panic Signal 1. Press and hold down the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for 2 seconds. 2.
Bypassing sensors Bypassing a sensor allows you to open the sensor while the system is armed. For example, if your Doors & Windows are armed and you want to open your kitchen window but do not want to disarm the entire system, then you can bypass the kitchen window sensor and then open the kitchen window without causing an alarm. Bypassed sensors are automatically unbypassed when the arming level is changed to a level where the sensor is not active.
Simon XT User Guide Top Level Menus This section explains the top-level menus, with the exception of system programming, which makes up the bulk of the menus and can be found in its own section. Set clock If the panel loses both AC and battery power, then upon restoring power the system time will default to midnight and blink. Your installer can set your system time to display in either 12-hour or 24-hour format.
System Programming To enter system programming mode, do the following: 1. Enter the system menu. 2. Scroll up/down to System Programming, then press OK. 3. The panel displays Enter code. 4. Enter your master code, then press OK. At this point, you are in the System Programming submenu.
Simon XT User Guide Top Level Menus Duress code. The duress code, when used in place of another user code, generates a silent duress alarm, which is reported to the central monitoring station. Initially, the duress code is blank. The duress code can be deleted by pressing Disarm while the code is being changed. To change the duress code: 1. Enter the System programming menu. 2. Scroll up/down to Access codes, then press OK. 3. Scroll up/down to Duress code, then press OK. 4.
Simon XT User Guide Security System Beeps & Messages Your security system communicates to you through the use of panel voice messages and panel beeps. You communicate to your security system with key presses on the Control Panel or Keychain touchpads. Disarming and programming require you to input a 4-digit access code. The Master Access Code default is 1-2-3-4 when the security system is shipped from the factory.
Simon XT User Guide Security System Beeps & Messages Panel Indicator Lights Use the following table to understand the panel indicator lights.
• Before mounting alarms, program (learn) them into memory and do a sensor test from the alarm’s intended location to ensure good RF communication to the panel. • Locate the alarm in environmentally controlled areas where the temperature range is between 40 and 100°F (5 and 38°C) and the humidity is between 0 and 90% noncondensing. • Locate alarms away from the ventilation sources that can prevent smoke from reaching the alarm.
Simon XT User Guide Testing Your System 1) Your monitoring service must be placed in test mode to avoid a false alarm and dispatch of emergency response personnel. To put your service into test mode contact Protect America by visiting www.protectamerica.com and click for Live Chat. The siren will sound throughout the test. Do not disarm your system before the test is complete. 2) Close all doors and windows and make sure that the status light on your Simon XT is off.
What is a false alarm? A false alarm is defined as any signal that elicits a response by police, fire, or emergency medical services for which there is no evidence of any activity that justifies an emergency response. With an estimated 25% yearly increase in alarm systems nationwide, emergency responders are becoming overwhelmed with false alarms. This is resulting in stricter ordinances, severe fines, and limited or no response policies.
Simon XT User Guide False Alarm Prevention Major causes of false alarms: • User error • Unlocked or loose doors or windows • Kids, pets, neighbors, visitors, repairmen, cleaning crews, etc. Before you activate your alarm: • Make sure you securely close and lock all protected doors and windows. • When leaving, make sure the exit door is closed tightly and locked. • Keep pets, balloons, fans, heaters, etc. away from motion sensor areas. • Know and rehearse the procedure to cancel an accidental alarm.
How do I test my security system? Please see "Test Your System Monthly" on page 23 of this manual, or Live CHAT on our website and a representative will walk you through testing your security system. How many access codes can my Simon XT hold? The Simon XT control panel can store 8 user codes and 1 duress (panic) code in addition to the master code.
Simon XT User Guide Frequently Asked Questions How do I silence the exit-delay beeps? After arming your system, press SILENT ( ). The system will beep after the exit-delay time has passed to indicate that it is fully armed. Note: This is not a permanent setting; press SILENT after arming each time that you want to silence the exit-delay beeps.
Customer Care For fast online assistance, Live Chat with a customer care agent on our website: www.protectamerica.com 1-800-951-5111 support@protectamerica.com Central Monitoring Station 1-877-274-0604 Protect America, Inc, 3800 Quick Hill Road, Building 1-100, Austin, TX 78728. 1-800-951-5111.
