ADT Security Services Simon Version 2 User Manual

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SIM ON OW NERS M ANUAL 
						

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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.
©1998 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 466-1575 Rev A  Dated October 1998 
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Security System Beeps, Lights, and Messages   . . . . .  5
             
How to Use Your Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
How to Use Your Touchpads  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Programming Your System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
System Tests & Trouble Beeps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Your Emergency Evacuation Floor Plan . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Alarm System Limitations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Quick Reference Table  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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 do an additional disarm called subdisarm before accessing these areas to avoid 
causing an alarm. The master access code and panic code can subdisarm. When the system is disarmed, using the Control Pan-
el, the Remote Handheld Touchpad, or Touchtalk 2-Way RF Touchpad, enter the master access code or panic code to subdisarm 
the system. The Control Panel is subdisarmed when the Disarm button is flashing. If the panic code was used, an alarm will be 
reported to the central station.
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 “Panel Beeps” on page 5 of this manual to determine the meaning of 
control panel/system beeps). At the end of the exit delay, the system beeps 2, 3, or 4 additional beeps. If you exit at that time 
(after the exit delay), your system assumes you 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 up to 120 seconds (programmable by the installer) after causing an accidental 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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         MODULE
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. The Control Panel may 
come with 2-Way Voice On-Board.” This feature allows the 
Central Station to communicate with the user if there is a prob-
lem at the security system site. 
Audio Verification Module
The Audio Verification Module (AVM) gives the central station 
operator the ability to hear what’s happening at the premises 
during an alarm and speak directly to the system owner. The 
operator can determine how serious an alarm is, find out what 
kind of help is needed, and dispatch the appropriate assis-
tance. 
Remote Handheld Touchpad and Touchtalk 2-
Way RF Touchpad
These touchpads are used to control the security system pri-
marily 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 on the Control Panel.
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 
door. Only unit numbers 1-8 may be used for individual light, 
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Security System Beeps, Lights, and Messages
Your security system communicates to you through the use of panel voice messages, panel beeps, indicator lights on the panel 
itself, and to a numeric pager if programmed.
You communicate to your security system with key presses on the Control Panel, touchpads, or through the use of a remote 
telephone. 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. 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 “What You Can Change:” on page 11).
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 
Function 
not available
. An example of this situation is pressing the Control Panel button CHIME Special Motion when you have no non-
intrusion Motion Sensors in your installation. The panel voice would respond with, 
Function not available. 
  
* You will not get initial exit delay beeps if you are arming from a Touchtalk 2-Way RF Touchpad.
Note: You may receive a different number of panel beeps if buttons are pressed quickly.
Panel Beeps
Panel beeps are used to indicate keypresses, status, and problems with the system. Panel beeps can be enabled or disabled 
(see “What You Can Change:” on page 11).
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 2 beeps (feature must be programmed by installer)
CHIME SPECIAL MOTION 3 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 the siren timeout (programmable by the installer). System controlled lights also indicate the type 
of alarm.
 Use the following table to understand alarm sounds and controlled lights.
Numeric Pager
You may program your security system to send a numeric message indicating system activities to your pager. The system will 
send the message twice. See “Programming Your System” on page 11.  
Alarm TypeInterior Siren SoundExterior Siren SoundSystem Controlled 
Lights
Fire (Temporal 3) 3 siren pulses then off 
for 2 seconds,  3 siren 
pulses then off for 2 
seconds, . . .3 siren pulses then off 
for 2 seconds,  3 siren 
pulses then off for 2 
seconds, . . .On steady
Intrusion  On steady On steady 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 subdisarmed
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 MessageReportsNumeric Message
Phone Test 101 101 Intrusion 108 108
AC Power Restoral 102 102 Fire 109 109
AC Power Failure 103 103 Disarming 110 110
Latchkey 104 104 Arming 111 111
No Activity 105 105 Fail to Disarm 112 112
Panic Code 106 106 Fail to Arm 113 113
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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 secu-
rity 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 
ARM Doors & Windows 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 children do not arrive home at a predetermined time 
and disarm the system. The ARM Motion Sensors 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, 
for example smoke detectors and panic devices, are still ac-
tive even when the system is disarmed.
SYSTEM STATUS.     Press twice 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  
“System Tests & Trouble Beeps” on page 14. Press SYSTEM 
STATUS then the 7 - 8 button to turn all lights on. Press SYS-
TEM STATUS then the 0 - 9 button to turn all lights off. 
CODE
There are 5 CODE buttons located on the left side of the Con-
trol 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. 
 If your system includes 24-hour protection sensors on items 
such as gun or jewelry cases, you must subdisarm the Control 
Panel before accessing these areas to avoid causing an 
alarm. To subdisarm the system when it is already disarmed, 
enter the master access code. The DISARM button will flash 
when the Control Panel is subdisarmed.  
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HOME CONTROL
IIf 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 
programmed sensors turn on lights for 4 minutes when sen-
sors 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. The KeyChain 
Touchpad star key will always work, even when sensor 
activated lights are disabled. 
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.
EMERGENCY
Sensors Motion
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STATUS SYSTEM DISARM
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LIGHTS
Time
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Motion Windows
ARM Doors & ARM
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You may use an off-site phone to arm/disarm your Control 
Panel, toggle lights, check system status, or conduct an audio 
session (ask your installer if you have this feature). To gain ac-
cess to the Control Panel:
1. Call the Control Panel and let the phone ring twice then 
hang up.
2. Wait 10-40 seconds and call the Control Panel again.
3. The Control Panel should answer on the first ring.
You won’t hear any prompt when the system answers.
4. Press the * button on your telephone and you will hear 
system activated. 
At this point you may perform the actions listed in the first 
paragraph of this page. 
For example, to check system status:
Press * + CODE + # + 1 on your telephone. CODE is the 4 
digit master code programmed into your Control Panel.
Note: Press * + CODE + 99 to hang up or your security 
system site phone may be busy for up to 90 seconds after 
your disconnect.
Note: If you are interactive with your Control Panel and the 
panel hangs up on you, the system is calling in a report to the 
central monitoring station or a pager, due to an action made 
by you or someone at the security system site.
The following table identifies the phone commands to be used 
when using remote phone control.Phone Commands for Remote Access
Control Panel FunctionPhone Command
DISARM * + CODE + 1
ARM Doors/Windows * + CODE + 2
ARM Doors/Windows with 
No Entry Delay* + CODE + 2 + 2
ARM Motions * + CODE +3
ARM Motions with Latchkey * + CODE + 3 + 3
ARM Doors/Windows and 
Motions* + CODE + 2 + 3
ARM Doors/Windows with 
No Entry Delay and Motions 
with Latchkey* + CODE + 2 + 2 + 3 + 3
Toggle Lights * + CODE + 0 
System Status * + CODE + # + 1
Audio Session * + CODE + 5 + X (X = a 
command from the audio 
session command set). 
See Table  on page 9
Hang Up * + CODE + 99
How to Use An Off-Site Phone for Remote Phone Control
2-Way Voice Audio Session
An audio session may be conducted from off site. You can call 
the security system site and talk to the people present and 
they can talk to you through the speaker and microphone on 
the Control Panel.
Note: Ask your installer if you have this feature available 
to you.
Do the following to conduct an audio session:
1. Follow the instructions above for Remote Phone Control 
to gain access to the Control Panel. 
2. Press * + CODE + 5 on the phone to start the audio ses-
sion.
3. Press 1 to speak or 3 to listen.
If you press 3 to listen, without first pressing 1 to speak, 
you will notice a 5 second delay before you can hear the 
Control Panel’s surroudings.
See the following table Audio Session Command Set for 
the commands that can be used from an off site phone.
4. Press 9 + 9 to hang up.Audio Session Command Set
Phone 
Button(s)Audio Session
1 or 0 Speak
3 or 6 Listen 
7 Initiates timed session
88 Terminates session with call back
99 Terminates session with no call back
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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 control 
features such as light and appliance control. When using the Touchtalk 2-Way RF Touchpad, beeps and voice feedback will be 
heard from this touchpad and not from the Control Panel.  
Remote Handheld Touchpad and Touchtalk 2-Way RF Touchpad
                                            SYSTEM STATUS   Press once to hear information about your system.  See “System 
Tests & Trouble Beeps” on page 14.
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. To subdisarm the system, enter the master access code.
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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