GE Simon XTi User Manual
Simon XTi User Manual
Simon XTi
P/N 466-2452 • REV A • 15MAR12
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Manufacturer UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc.
1275 Red Fox Rd., Arden Hills, MN 55112-6943, USA.
FCC compliance 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
FCC Part 15 registration number: B4Z-910C-SIMON
IC: 1175C-910CSIMO
Part 68. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements
adopted by the ACTA.
FCC registration number: US: B4ZAK02B55910
Canada: 1175C-910CSIXT
Ringer Equivalence 0.2B
Load Number 0.2
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Content
Introduction ...................................................................................................1
Using the Simon XTi security system ........................................................3
Panel controls.....................................................................................................................3
Simon XTi features ...........................................................................................................6
Home security....................................................................................................................7
Exit/entry delay............................................................................................................... 10
Bypassing sensors.........................................................................................................11
Alarms................................................................................................................................. 12
Chimes................................................................................................................................13
System status.................................................................................................................. 14
Using an offsite phone ................................................................................................ 14
Key fobs.............................................................................................................................. 15
How your system communicates............................................................ 17
Status beeps ....................................................................................................................17
Alarm sirens .....................................................................................................................17
Trouble beeps.................................................................................................................. 18
System configuration ................................................................................ 21
Settings menu .................................................................................................................21
Code options....................................................................................................................21
Menu navigation ............................................................................................................21
Event History.................................................................................................................... 23
Direct Bypass...................................................................................................................23
Panel Status .....................................................................................................................23
Chime.................................................................................................................................. 23
Special chime ..................................................................................................................24
Voice Volume................................................................................................................... 24
Beep Volume.................................................................................................................... 24
Brightness .........................................................................................................................24
Default Screen................................................................................................................. 25
Calibration.........................................................................................................................25
Help......................................................................................................................................25
Set time and date .......................................................................................................... 26
Emergency icon.............................................................................................................. 27
System tests..................................................................................................................... 27
Programming ..................................................................................................................27
Version................................................................................................................................30
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Testing ..........................................................................................................31
Sensor test........................................................................................................................ 31
Comm test......................................................................................................................... 32
Central station communication .............................................................................. 32
System download.......................................................................................................... 33
Reference information............................................................................... 34
Alarm system limitations............................................................................................ 34
Emergency planning ....................................................................................................35
Cleaning the touch screen.........................................................................................36
Disposal.............................................................................................................................. 37
Sensor and module locations ..................................................................................37
Access codes ................................................................................................................... 38
Delays .................................................................................................................................38
Simon XTi system quick reference.........................................................................39
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Introduction
The Simon XTi uses wireless technology to warn your family about intrusion, carbon
monoxide and fire. The system communicates with a central monitoring station and
sends voice messages to an offsite phone.
The security system uses sensors that communicate alarms to the control panel
using radio waves. 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 displayed and spoken messages, beeps, and indicator lights. A Simon XTi
installation may include any of the devices listed in Table 1 below.
Table 1: Simon XTi 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 offsite phone.
Touchpads
Sensors
a. Not verified for use by UL.
Simon XT talking
touch screen and
Simon XT Talking
Touchpad
Key fob
Indoor motion Detects motion in protected indoor area. When motion is
Outdoor motion Detects motion in a protected outdoor area. When motion is
Glassbreak sensor Glassbreak sensors respond to shock waves of breaking glass.
Door/window Detects the opening of a door or window.
Smoke Detects smoke or a significant rise in temperature. They have a
Carbon monoxide
a
a
This keychain touchpad controls the security system from within
Controls the security system primarily from within the house.
or near the outside of your home.
detected, the panel may respond by sounding chimes or an
alarm.
detected, the system may respond by sounding chimes or
turning on outside lights. These sensors are not used for intrusion
detection.
built-in siren that sounds when smoke or a significant rise in
temperature is detected.
a
Detects carbon monoxide. They have a built-in siren that sounds
when carbon monoxide is detected.
You can send commands or instruct your security system through a series of key
presses on the panel, touchpads, or a remote telephone.
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Table 2: System communication devices
Device Description
Control panel You can enter commands for your security system using the graphical
user interface 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.
Simon XT talking touch
screen
The two-way talking touch screen is a wireless device that provides a
graphical user interface that allows you to: arm the system (doors,
windows, and motion sensors), disarm the system, activate a panic alarm
to call the central monitoring station in an emergency, check system
status, and turn system controlled lights on or off, all while providing voice
feedback. The touch screen also provides trouble beeps, entry/exit beeps
and alarm sounds (Panic, Police, or Fire).
Key fob Key fobs are handy for simple arming and disarming control functions.
They are portable and can be carried offsite in a purse or pocket.
Telephone Touchtone telephones can be used to communicate with your system
while you are offsite. Ask your installer if you have this feature.
Note: The default master code is 1-2-3-4 when the security system is shipped from
the factory. You should change your code after your system is installed.
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Using the Simon XTi security system
You can operate the self-contained security system through several different
methods:
• Use the main screen icons to arm/disarm the system when you enter or exit your
home, check system status, and to determine which sensors are active.
• Use the emergency screen to communicate with the central monitoring station to
report emergency panic, police, or fire alarms.
• From the home screen, press the Status & Settings
icon to program certain
user features. (See System configuration on page 21).
Note: Upon initial installation, the battery may not be fully charged for as long as
36 hours. A low battery icon will be present and trouble beeps will sound until the
battery is sufficiently charged. After the initial charge, should the panel lose AC
Power and experience a low battery condition, the icon will appear and trouble
beeps will sound unless silenced. You can silence trouble beeps by:
• Arming or disarming the system.
or
• Pressing the STATUS & SETTINGS icon and pressing LISTEN next to Panel
Status.
This will disable the sounder for 4 hours but the trouble indication will remain until
the battery is recharged.
Contact your installer to replace your backup battery.
This system is intended to be checked by a qualified technician at least once every 3
years.
Panel controls
The self-contained panel provides the user interface for system operation and
programming system functions.
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Figure 1: Simon XTi controls
Simon XTi
Note: The touch screen in Figure 1 above is an example. Your touch screen and
system may be configured differently.
Table 3 below provides a description of the panel’s graphical user interface and
audio.
Table 3: Panel features
Control Description
Piezo siren Provides alarm beeps and status beeps.
Touch screen Provides a graphical user interface for programming and system
operation.
Microphone Used to communicate with the central monitoring station after an
alarm.
Speaker Provides voice output and sounds key beeps.
Designer template
The designer template is the adhesive-backed plastic template that covers the front
of the Simon XTi panel.
Caution: The designer template and its installation are integral parts to the reliability
of the system. Contact your security system installer to replace the designer
template.
Main touch screen display
While the panel is idle, the screen displays:
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Table 4: Main screen icons
Access the emergency screen to select the appropriate emergency icon
(Panic, Police, or Fire).
Time The current system time
Depicts the status of the AC power and backup battery. A red power cord
represents loss of AC power to the system. A green power cord icon
represents AC power to the system. A red battery icon represents battery low.
A green battery icon represents a fully charged battery.
Note: These icons only appear in red on the main screen if the backup battery
is not fully charged or the AC power is not working correctly. It is
recommended that the backup battery be replaced every 3-5 years. Contact
your installer to replace the backup battery.
This yellow triangle indicates faults within the system.
Depicts monitored door status. A green check indicates all monitored doors
are closed. A red exclamation point indicates one or more doors are open.
indicates your system is not configured to support door sensors.
N/A
Depicts monitored window status. A green check indicates all monitored
windows are closed. A red exclamation point indicates one or more windows
are open. N/A indicates your system is not configured to support window
sensors.
Depicts motion detected by the motion sensors in your home. A green check
indicates no recent motion detected. A red exclamation point indicates motion
was detected within the last 10 minutes. A typical use for this feature would
be to have a touch screen in the garage to see if movement is detected in the
home before you enter the home. N/A indicates your system is not configured
to support motion sensors.
Depicts other changes to protected property in your system. For example
activation of a water sensor, freeze sensor, or the movement of protected
items. A green check indicates no change since the last time you visited (for
movement of a protected item) and all sensors are closed (water or freeze
sensors). A red exclamation point indicates either a sensor is tripped or there is
unacknowledged activity. N/A indicates your system is not configured to
support property sensors.
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Depending on the current arming state of your machine, one of these icons
will be displayed. Press the ARM icon to access the Arming Screen. Press a
DISARM icon, and provide a valid access code, to disarm your system.
Note: When disarming the system, only intrusion/burglary sensors are
disarmed. Environmental sensors, such as smoke and carbon monoxide
detectors, stay active at all times.
Note: Depending on your configuration, the Motions Only icon may not
appear.
Press to access the settings screen.
Simon XTi features
The Simon XTi features provide you with the ability to perform the following functions:
• Arm perimeter (doors and windows) and interior (motion) sensors to indicate
intruders.
• Use the emergency screen to send quick response alerts to the central monitoring
station.
• Access the system from a key fob (similar to the one used for your car).
• Access the system from a remote telephone.
• Disable sensors so you can leave a window open while the system is armed.
• Get an audio alert when a protected door is opened while the system is disarmed.
• Get an audio alert if movement of a protected asset is detected (group 43).
Cross-zoning
Cross zoning (two-trip) refers to two different motion sensors that must be tripped
within two minutes of each other to report an alarm to the central station. Figure 2 on
page 7 shows the path of a person walking from the kitchen to the living room. When
the person is detected walking through the kitchen, the motion sensor in the kitchen
is tripped, sounding a local alarm. If motion is detected by the living room motion
sensor within two minutes, an alarm report will be sent to the central station.
Note: Contact your installer for more information.
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Figure 2: Cross-zone diagram
Motion sensor
Path of person walking
Motion sensor
Home security
The Simon XTi allows you to control which sensors are active at any given time.
Table 5 below describes the arming levels that you can set from the control panel.
Table 5: Arming levels
Level Function Description
1 Disarm In this level, only 24-hour sensors are active. Environmental sensors
(such as smoke or carbon monoxide detectors) stay active at all
times.
2 Arm door and window
sensors (away)
3 Arm motion sensors
(stay)
4 Arm doors/windows
and motion sensors
This level arms the door and window sensors, while leaving the
interior motion sensors disarmed.
This level arms the interior motion sensors, while leaving the exterior
door and window sensors disarmed.
Note: Depending on your configuration, this option may not appear.
This level arms all sensors.
Arming/disarming
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 screen (see Table 4 on page 5) and changes in arming level are announced on
the speaker.
Arming errors
If you select an arming option on the Arm screen, and there is an arming problem, an
arming error message screen will appear, indicating what the problem is and how to
correct it. For example, you might see a message that indicates that you need to
close the front door.
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Correct the problem as indicated or press Bypass. You will see the arming countdown
message at the bottom of the screen. You can press Cancel and enter your code to
stop the arming process.
Figure 3: Pre arm screen
To disarm (level 1):
1. Press PRESS TO DISARM.
2. Enter your code when the keypad screen appears.
The panel displays and speaks Disarmed and the panel beeps once.
To arm doors and windows (level 2):
1. Ensure that all doors and windows are closed.
2. Press
.
3. Press DOORS & WINDOWS ONLY (STAY) (see Figure 3 above).
4. If a code is required, enter your code when the keypad screen appears.
The panel speaks Doors and Windows On and starts an exit delay, and sounds
exit beeps in groups of two until the exit delay expires. To cancel arming press
CANCEL ARMING on the countdown screen.
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To arm motion sensors (level 3):
1. Press .
2. Press MOTION SENSORS ONLY (AWAY) (see Figure 3 on page 8).
3. If a code is required, enter your code when the keypad screen appears.
The panel speaks Motions On, starts an exit delay, and sounds exit beeps in
groups of three until the exit delay expires.
Note: Depending on your configuration, this option may not appear.
To arm doors, windows, and motion sensors (level 4):
1. Press
.
2. Press ARM ALL (AWAY) (see Figure 3 on page 8).
3. If a code is required, enter your code when the keypad screen appears.
The panel speaks Doors and Windows On, Motions On, starts an exit delay, and
sounds exit beeps in groups of four until the exit delay expires.
Unvacated premises
Unvacated premises is a feature that determines whether the system automatically
arms down to level 2 (doors and windows) if you arm the system to level 4 (doors,
windows, and motion sensors) without opening or closing a perimeter door (on), or
remains at the armed level chosen (off). This feature does not work from a key fob.
Autobypass must be on for this feature to work.
Ask your installer how this option is programmed.
Swinger shutdown
This setting determines if a sensor or zone will go into alarm only once during an
arming period (an active arming level) and will not be active again until the alarm is
canceled (Swinger Shutdown is enabled) or the sensor or zone will always be active
and will go into alarm multiple times during an arming period (an active arming level)
without canceling the alarm (Swinger Shutdown is disabled).
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