ADT Security Services Simon 3 User Guide

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SIMON OWNERS MANUAL 
						

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FCC Notices
FCC Part 15 Information to the User
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Interactive Technologies, 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 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 
number and the ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
The REN is used to determine the maximum number of devices that may be connected to your telephone line. In most areas, the sum of all device RENs 
should not exceed five (5.0).
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.
Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper operation of your equip-
ment. You will be given advanced 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 repair information. The telephone 
company 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.
©1997 INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
ITI is a registered trademark of Interactive Technologies, Inc. 
SIMON ™ is a trademark of Interactive Technologies, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change. Some features are optional.
For reprints, order manual 466-1302 Rev C Date 5/30/97 
						

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
        
Introduction to Your System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
          
Security System Communication  - - - - - - - - - - - 4
             
How to Use Your Control Panel  - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
How to Use Your Touchpads  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
Programming Your System   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
System Tests & Trouble Messages   - - - - - - -   11
Your Emergency Evacuation Floor Plan   - - - -   13
Alarm System Limitations   - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   14
Quick Reference Table  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   15
Important Messages to the Owner:
In the following paragraphs there may be some terminology that you are not familiar with. Reread this section after you familiarize 
yourself with your security system.
Arming Your System with Doors or Windows Open:
 Any sensors which are open when the system is armed will be bypassed 
after the exit delay has expired. This means they will not be protecting your home. If you wish to bypass a sensor after you have 
armed your system, you must first disarm the system, then open the door or window which you want bypassed. Your system will 
tell you if a protected door or window is open when you arm the system. If your system includes 24-hour protection sensors on 
items such as gun or jewelry cases, you must place the panel in program mode before accessing these areas to avoid causing 
an alarm.
CAUTION!  If you use the Control Panel to arm your security system when leaving your home, you need to be aware of the fol-
lowing: You need to exit before the end of the delay period or an alarm will sound.
 Remember, when you arm you will hear 2, 3, 
or 4 beeps at the beginning of the exit delay (see the table on page 4 of this manual to determine the meaning of system beeps). 
At the end of the exit delay, the system beeps 2, 3, or 4 additional beeps. If you exit at that time, your system assumes you left 
and are now returning to your home. The system is now counting down the entry delay time and will expect you to disarm the 
system within the entry delay time or it will alarm.
Something may have happened while you were away! If you enter your home and controlled lights that are normally off are 
on and/or you hear alarm sirens, an intruder may be inside or another emergency may have occurred. Leave immediately, and 
call for non-medical emergency help.
Canceling Accidental Alarms
: You have __ seconds (programmable by the installer from 5-120 seconds) after causing an acci-
dental alarm to disarm your security system. See your installer to determine this amount of time.  If the programmed seconds 
have passed, you must call the central monitoring station to cancel the alarm.
Notices for UL-Listed Installations:
• This system is suitable for Grade A household burglary applications.
• The Freeze Sensor, Glass Guard and Shock Sensors are not UL Listed.
• The garage door opening feature used with this system has not been evaluated by UL. 
						

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Introduction to Your System
Your security system uses wireless technology to warn your 
family about intrusion and fire. It may also be used to control 
lights and appliances within your home. 
The system is designed to be monitored and/or to send mes-
sages to a numeric pager. 
The security system uses devices called sensors which use 
radio waves to communicate alarms to the control panel. 
The system is supervised, meaning that the control panel 
checks the status of each sensor to detect problems. If the 
control panel detects trouble it will notify you with beeps and 
indicator lights on the control panel itself.
Typical Security System Components
A typical security system installation consists of the following 
devices:
Control Panel
The Control Panel is used to operate and program your secu-
rity system. It communicates to you through panel voice mes-
sages, panel beeps, and by lighting buttons on the control 
panel. The Control Panel can communicate to a central mon-
itoring station and/or a numeric pager. 
Remote Handheld Touchpad
Remote Handheld Touchpads are used to control the security system primarily from within the home.
KeyChain Touchpads
KeyChain Touchpads are used to control the security system 
from within or near the outside of your home.
Indoor Motion Sensors
Indoor Motion Sensors detect motion.  They may be used for 
intrusion protection or to sound chimes.
Outdoor Motion Sensors
Outdoor Motion Sensors detect motion in a protected outdoor 
area and can sound chimes or turn on outside lights. They 
are not used for intrusion detection.
Door/Window Sensors 
Door/Window Sensors detect the opening of a door or win-
dow. 
Smoke Sensors
Smoke Sensors detect smoke. They have a built in siren 
which sounds when smoke is detected.
Modules
Modules are used to control lights, appliances, and a garage 
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Security System Communication
Your security system communicates to you through the use of panel voice messages, panel beeps, indicator lights on the panel 
itself, and a numeric pager.
You communicate to your security system with key presses on the Control Panel and Touchpads. Disarming and programming 
require you to input a 4-digit access code. The Master Access Code is 1-2-3-4 when the security system is shipped from 
the factory. You should change it to a code known only by you.
Panel Voice Messages
When you press the buttons on the Control Panel or the touchpads, the Control Panel responds with voice messages. Panel 
voice can be enabled or disabled (see Programming Your System on page 9).
These messages may respond with system information or prompt you to take further action. For example, if you want to disarm 
the system and you press the DISARM button, the Control Panel responds by saying, 
Please enter your access code.
If you press a button and the feature has not been programmed into the Control Panel, the panel voice will respond with 
Func-
tion not available
. An example could be pressing the Control Panel button CHIME Special Motion when you have no Motion 
Sensors in your installation. The panel voice would respond with, 
Function not available. 
  
Panel Beeps
Panel beeps are used to indicate keypresses, status, and problems with the system. Panel beeps can be enable or disabled 
(see Programming Your System on page 9).
Use the following table to understand the beeps used by the security system.
ActivityBeep Response
ARM Doors & WindowsExit delay beeps sound 2 times when you arm and 2 times at the end of the delay time; 
Entry delay beeps sound 2 times every 5 seconds and 2 times per second during the last 10 
seconds 
ARM Motion SensorsExit delay beeps sound 3 times when you arm and 3 times at the end of the delay time; 
Entry delay beeps sound 3 times every 5 seconds and 3 times per second during the last 10 
seconds 
ARM Doors/Windows & 
Motion SensorsExit delay beeps sound 4 times when you arm and 4 times at the end of the delay time; 
Entry delay beeps sound 4 times every 5 seconds and 4 times per second during the last 10 
seconds
DISARM 1 beep
CHIME DOORS &
CHIME SPECIAL MOTION2 beeps (feature must be programmed by installer)
TEST SENSORS Beeps when sensor tripped
EMERGENCY Beeps and sirens are activated
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Alarm Sirens and Lights
Exterior and interior sirens make 3 different alarm sounds on the premises, each indicating a different type of alarm. Sirens will 
time-out and stop sounding after 4 minutes. System controlled lights also indicate the type of alarm.
 
Use the following table to understand alarm sounds and controlled lights.
Numeric Pager
Your installer may have programmed your security system to send a numeric message indicating system activities to your 
pager.
Alarm TypeInterior Siren SoundExterior Siren SoundSystem Controlled 
Lights
Fire  On steady On steady On steady
Intrusion  Slow on-off Slow on-off Flashing
Emergency Fast on-off On steady
Panel Indicator Lights
Use the following table to understand the panel indicator lights. 
ButtonWhen the Button Light is OnWhen the Button Flashes 
ARM Doors & Windows Doors/Windows armed Doors/Windows armed & 
No Entry Delay on
ARM Motion Sensors Motion Sensors armed Motion Sensors armed &
Latchkey on
DISARM System disarmed
SYSTEM STATUS System trouble or Open Sensor System in alarm
CHIME Doors Door will cause chime
CHIME Special Motion Motion will cause chime
LIGHTS Time Activated  Light schedule is on
LIGHTS Sensor Activated Sensors will cause light to go on
Use the following table to determine what the numeric message is reporting.
ReportsNumeric Message
Phone Test 111 111
AC Power Restoral 222 222
AC Power Failure 333 333
Latchkey 444 444
No Activity 555 555
Emergency 777 777
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How to Use Your Control Panel
The Control Panel interface consists of 3 columns of buttons. They are: HOME SECURITY, CODE, and HOME CONTROL. 
There is a non-medical EMERGENCY button located on the far right. 
HOME SECURITY
ARM Doors & Windows    Press once to turn the security 
system protection on for all protected doors and windows. If a 
door or window is open when you arm the system, it will be 
bypassed, meaning not protected. The SYSTEM STATUS 
light will be lit.
Press  twice to eliminate the preprogrammed entry delay. The 
button blinks when No Entry Delay is on.
ARM Motion Sensors   Press once to turn protection on 
for all intrusion Motion Sensors. Use when no one is home. 
This is usually used in combination with ARM Doors & Win-
dows.
Press twice to activate Latchkey. Latchkey is used to notify 
parents if your children do not arrive home at a predeter-
mined time and disarm the system. The button blinks when 
Latchkey is on.
DISARM   Press once and enter your access code using the 
CODE buttons to turn security protection off. Some sensors, 
like smoke detectors and panic devices, are still active even 
when the system is disarmed.
SYSTEM STATUS    Press once 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 Trou-
ble Message information on page 11.
CODE
There are 5 CODE buttons located on the left side of the 
Control Panel. Each button represents 2 numbers. The top 
CODE button is 1 - 2 which means that this button is pressed 
when entering either 1 or 2. For example, if your access code 
is 1-2-3-4 you must press the 1 - 2 button twice and the 3 - 4 
button twice.
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HOME CONTROL
If any of the HOME CONTROL buttons are pressed and a 
sensor or module is not associated (programmed) with this 
feature the Control Panel will say, 
Function not available.
CHIME Doors    Press to cause the Control Panel to beep 
when protected doors or windows are opened.
This is a nice feature to use if you’re busy in one part of 
your home and you want to know when family members 
are going in and out of your home. 
CHIME Special Motion    Press to cause the Control 
Panel to beep when Motion Sensors detect movement within 
a specific area. These Motion Sensors are not used for intru-
sion protection. 
If you have Motion Sensors located in areas such as in a 
patio area or at the front door and you want to know 
when someone is approaching these areas, you would 
use this feature.  
LIGHTS Time Activated  Press to enable system con-
trolled lights to turn on and off at scheduled times. 
An example is turning your living room lights on at 7 pm  
and off at 10 pm.
LIGHTS Sensor Activated    Press to have specially pro-
grammed sensors turn on lights for 4 minutes when sensors 
are tripped. 
An example is using an outdoor Motion Sensor at the 
front door. When the Motion Sensor detects movement it 
will cause the light at the front door to turn on.
You may also program the star button on the KeyChain 
Touchpad to turn on a light for 4 minutes.
EMERGENCY
Press EMERGENCY for 2 seconds or twice quickly to call the 
central monitoring station and notify them of a non-medical 
call for help.
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How to Use Your Touchpads
Touchpads are used to control the security system from any location within or near your home. They have additional home con-
trol features such as light and appliance control.  
Remote Handheld Touchpad
                                            SYSTEM STATUS   Press once to hear information about your system.  See Trouble 
Message information on page 11.
ARM Doors & Windows   Press once to turn the security system protection on for all 
protected doors and windows. 
Press twice to eliminate the preprogrammed entry delay. 
ARM Motion Sensors   Press once to turn protection on for all Motion Sensors. Use 
when no one is home. This is usually used in combination with ARM Doors & Windows. 
Press twice to activate the Latchkey feature.
DISARM   Press once and enter your access code using the NUMERIC buttons to turn 
security protection off.
ON Light button    Press twice quickly to activate all lights controlled by the security 
system. You may turn on specific lights and appliances by pressing this button once and 
entering the unit number of a light or appliance using the NUMERIC buttons. 
OFF Light button   Press twice quickly to turn off all lights. You may turn off specific 
lights and appliances by pressing this button once and entering the unit number of the 
light or appliance.
EMERGENCY   Press both EMERGENCY buttons for 3 seconds to cause the system to 
call a central monitoring station to report a non-medical emergency.
KeyChain Touchpad
LOCK   Press once to arm doors and windows.
LOCK   Press twice to arm doors, windows, and Motion Sensors.
LOCK   Press 3 times to arm doors, windows, Motion Sensors, and to activate the 
Latchkey option.
Entering your home
    If your installer programmed the KeyChain Touchpad with no entry 
delay, and you armed the system with the KeyChain Touchpad, you must disarm your 
system from outside of the home to avoid causing an alarm.
Exiting your home
      You have at least 5 seconds and up to 120 seconds (depending on 
installer programming) to leave without causing an alarm.
LOCK and UNLOCK   Press both buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to send an 
intrusion, silent, or non-medical emergency alarm to the central monitoring station.
UNLOCK   Press to disarm your security system.
LIGHT   Press to turn system controlled lights on or off.
STAR   Press to open or close your garage door, if programmed, or your system may be 
programmed to turn on a light using this button.
For any keypress on the KeyChain Touchpad, hold the button until the indicator 
light blinks.
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Programming Your System 
Programming Decals (Upper Decal and Lower Decal)  
The programming decals are visible 
when you open the Control Panel 
cover. These decals are designed to 
make system programming easier for 
you. Always begin by choosing a but-
ton from the START MENU. Follow 
the voice prompts and flow arrows to 
complete the desired task. Notice the 
button flow diagrams under Instruc-
tion Summary to the right of the but-
tons and on the lower decal.
What You Can Change:
Options:
Option 01 - Panel Beeps 
Panel Beeps are any beeps (including chime beeps) 
that come from the Control Panel, and may be disabled, 
except for alarm sirens. See Panel Beeps page 4. 
Option 02 - Panel Voice
Panel Voice may be disabled except for status mes-
sages, open sensor responses, and when in program 
mode.
Option 03 - Latchkey Time
Adding this option allows you to program Latchkey 
Time. See Arm Motion Sensors page 6.
Press Add in the START MENU and follow the voice 
prompts to turn an option on.
Press Delete in the START MENU to turn an option off.
Sensor Test or Phone TestAccess Codes
Your security system has a master access code and 
access codes 1-5. They are used for disarming and pro-
gramming your system. They have the same privileges 
except access codes 1-5 cannot change any access 
codes. Access codes 1-5 are generally used for children 
or as temporary codes for a babysitter or service per-
sonnel.
Time Activated Lights
Entry/Exit Activated Lights
Sensor Activated Lights
Set Clock 
House Code