ADT Security Services Simon XT User Manual

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Phone numbers
Phone #4 is the only system phone number that you can change. Therefore, it is often used for voice reporting 
of alarms to your phone, if it was programmed for this purpose by the installer.
To change Phone #4:
1. Enter the System Programming menu.
2. Scroll up/down to Phone #s, then press Enter.
3. Scroll up/down to Phone #4, then press Enter.
4. The first digit of the current value of this option now flashes (this may take up both lines on the 
display).
5. Change each digit of the phone number by scrolling or entering a numerical value, then move to the 
next digit by pressing Enter.
6. When done, press Enter again to save the new phone number.
7. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit.
The phone number can be deleted by pressing the DISARM button while changing a digit.
Timers
The Latchkey Ti m e  option is the only timer setting available to you. The Latchkey Tim e is the time of day by 
which the panel must be disarmed to avoid triggering a latchkey alarm, if the Latchkey Ti m e option is enabled 
during arming.
To change the Latchkey Ti m e:
1. Enter the System Programming menu.
2. Scroll up/down to Timers, then press Enter.
3. Scroll up/down to Latchkey Time, then press Enter.
4. The HH (hours) part of the time now flashes.
5. Program the hour value by scrolling or entering a numerical value, then press Enter.
6. The MM (minutes) part of the time now flashes.
7. Program the minute value by scrolling or entering a numerical value, then press Enter.
8. If you are using 12-hour clock format, the a or p (AM/PM) part of the time now flashes.
9. Select 
a or p by scrolling, then press Enter.
10. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit. 
						

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Siren options
The panel has two built-in sound sources, a piezo siren and a speaker. 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. 
The speaker emits the panels voice and also sounds beeps when a key is pressed. Its volume is also 
programmable.
The siren and built-in speaker options consist of the following:
• Panel piezo beeps (status beeps sounded on the siren)
• Panel voice (spoken phrases on the speaker) and key press sounds from the speaker heard while 
controlling the system)
• Panel piezo alarms (loud alarms on the siren)
• Status beep volume
• Speaker volume
Piezo Beeps
This option determines whether or not the panel sounds non-alarm beeps.
To  p r o g r a m  Piezo Beeps:
1. Enter the System Programming menu.
2. Scroll up/down to Siren Options, then press Enter.
3. Scroll up/down to Piezo Beeps, then press Enter.
4. The current value of this option now flashes (On or Off).
5. Scroll up/down to the desired value, then press Enter.
6. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit.
Panel Voice
This option determines whether or not the panel speaks status messages and arming level changes.
To  p r o g r a m  Panel Voice:
1. Enter the System Programming menu.
2. Scroll up/down to Siren Options, then press Enter.
3. Scroll up/down to Panel Voice, then press Enter.
4. The current value of this option now flashes (On or Off).
5. Scroll up/down to the desired value, then press Enter.
6. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit. 
						

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Panel Piezo Alrm
This option determines whether or not the panel sounds alarm beeps.
To  p r o g r a m  Panel Piezo Alrm:
1. Enter the System Programming menu.
2. Scroll up/down to Siren Options, then press Enter.
3. Scroll up/down to Panel Piezo Alrm, then press Enter.
4. The current value of this option now flashes (On or Off).
5. Scroll up/down to the desired value, then press Enter.
6. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit.
Status Be ep Vol
This option sets the sound volume of nonalarm beeps. The numerical range is 1 to 10. The default value is 7.
To  p r o g r a m  Status Beep Vol:
1. Enter the System Programming menu.
2. Scroll up/down to Siren Options, then press Enter.
3. Scroll up/down to Status Beep Vol, then press Enter.
4. The current value of this option now flashes (1 to 10).
5. Scroll up/down to the desired value, then press Enter.
6. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit.
Speaker Volume
This option sets the sound volume of the panel speaker for key presses and alarm sounds. The numerical range 
is 1 to 8. The default value is 8.
To  p r o g r a m  Speaker Volume:
1. Enter the System Programming menu. 
2. Scroll up/down to Siren Options, then press Enter.
3. Scroll up/down to Speaker Volume, then press Enter.
4. The current value of this option now flashes (1 to 8).
5. Scroll up/down to the desired value, then press Enter.
6. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit. 
						

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Light control (optional)
You can control certain lights by using X-10 lamp, appliance, or universal modules. As set up by the installer, 
these modules have unit numbers from 1 to 8 and are set to the same housecode. These lights can be turned on 
for certain arming operations, when a sensor is tripped or based on a time schedule. Light Control includes:
• Set entry lights
• Sensor lights
• Light schedules
• Housecode
• Sensor-activated light lockout time
Set Entry Lights
In this menu, each unit number can be set up as an entry light. These lights flash the arming level when the 
system is armed. For example, an entry light flashes twice when the system is armed to Level 2 
(Doors+Windows).
To  Set Entry Lights:
1. Enter the System Programming menu.
2. Scroll up/down to Light Control, then press Enter.
3. Scroll up/down to Set Entry Lights, then press Enter.
4. Scroll up/down to the unit number you want to set up, then press Enter.
5. The current option value flashes (On or Off).
6. Scroll up/down to the desired value, then press Enter.
7. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit.
Sensor Light
In this menu, each sensor can be tied to a unit number. For example, a light in a room can be set up to turn on 
when a motion sensor in that room is tripped.
To set up Sensor Light:
1. Enter the System Programming menu.
2. Scroll up/down to Light Control, then press Enter.
3. Scroll up/down to Sensor Light, then press Enter.
4. The number and name of the first sensor are displayed, along with its associated unit number.
5. Scroll up/down to the sensor you want to set up, then press Enter.
6. The current option value now flashes (1 to 8 or Off).
7. Scroll up/down to the desired value or enter a numerical value, then press Enter.
8. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit. 
						

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Light Schedules
In this menu, a light schedule can be programmed for each unit number (1 to 8).
To  p r o g r a m  Light Schedules:
1. Enter the System Programming menu.
2. Scroll up/down to Light Control, then press Enter.
3. Scroll up/down to Light Schedules, then press Enter.
4. Scroll up/down to the desired light schedule (as defined by the unit number), then press Enter.
5. The current option value now flashes.
6. Enter the desired start time by entering the hours, minutes, and AM/PM (press Enter after 
programming each part).
7. Enter the desired end time by entering the hours, minutes, and AM/PM (press Enter after 
programming each part).
8. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit.
Housecode
To change the Housecode:
1. Enter the System Programming menu.
2. Scroll up/down to Light Control, then press Enter.
3. Scroll up/down to Housecode, then press Enter.
4. The current option value (A to O) now flashes.
5. Scroll up/down to the desired value, then press Enter.
6. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit.
Lock Interval
Each light (unit numbers 1 to 8) that has been tied to a sensor can be programmed not to turn on during a 
certain time of day.
To  p r o g r a m  t h e  Lock Interval:
1. Enter the System Programming menu.
2. Scroll up/down to Light Control, then press Enter.
3. Scroll up/down to Lock Interval, then press Enter.
4. Scroll up/down to the unit number for which you want to program a lockout time, then press Enter.
5. The current option value now flashes.
6. Program the start and end times. See Light Schedules on page 35.
7. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit.
System Tests
This menu duplicates a higher-level menu. For more information, See System tests on page 28. 
						

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Revision
To display the firmware revision of the system:
1. Scroll up/down to Revision.
2. Press STATUS to exit.
Contrast
To adjust the Contrast of the display:
1. Scroll up/down to Contrast.
2. press Enter.
3. Scroll up/down to increase and decrease the contrast setting.
4. Press STATUS to save the setting and exit.
Note:  Changes in contrast are more noticeable when not looking at the display straight-on. 
						

							Chapter 5 Testing
This chapter provides a set of tests to ensure proper operation of your Simon XT 
self-contained security system. We recommended you test your system weekly.
Testing sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Testing sensors 
You can test sensors one at a time to make sure they are sending strong signals to the panel. You should test the 
security system at least once a week.
To perform the Sensor Test:
1. Scroll to System Tests.
2. Press Enter. The display shows Enter Code.
3. Enter your master code with the numbered keys.
4. Press Enter to accept the master code. The display shows Sensor Test. 
5. Press Enter. The display shows, for example, Trip Sn 1 Front Door and automatically displays the list 
of sensors to be tested. The panel sounds six beeps once a minute while in Sensor Test mode. See 
Ta b l e  1 3 ,  How to trip devices for sensor test on page 38.
When you trip a sensor the display shows, for example, Sn 1 Packets = 8 Front Door. You may trip the sensors 
in any order. As each sensor is heard from, it is removed from the list of sensors to be tested.
After all sensors have been successfully tested, the display shows Sn Test Complete, Press Status. To terminate 
the sensor test:
1. Press STATUS. The display shows Sensor Test Ok. 
2. After a few seconds the display shows Sensor Test. 
3. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit.
If any of the sensors did not test successfully and you want to terminate the test, press STATUS. The panel 
display will show Sensor Test Fail or Aborted. The display then shows Sensor Test. Press STATUS once to exit 
the system test. If a sensor test fails, call your security dealer. 
Table 13. How to trip devices for sensor test 
DeviceTo trip device
Door/window sensor Open the secured door or window.
Freeze sensor Apply ice to the sensor. Do not allow the sensor to get wet .
Water sensor Press a wet rag or wet f inger over both of the round, gold-plated terminals on the underside of 
the sensor.
Carbon monoxide sensor Unplug the CO alarm. Plug it back in and press the test/reset button until the unit beeps 8 times.
Glass guard sensor Tap the glass 3 or 4 inches (6 to 8 cm) from the sensor.
Motion sensor Avoid the motion sensor ’s view for f ive minutes, then enter its view.
Shock sensor Tap the glass twice, away from the sensor. Wait at least 30 seconds before testing again.
Smoke sensor Press and hold the test button until the system sounds transmission beeps.
Wireless panic button Press and hold the appropriate panic button for three seconds.
Keyfob touchpad Press and hold lock and unlock simultaneously for three seconds.
Remote handheld touchpad Press and hold the two emergency buttons simultaneously for three seconds. 
						

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Testing communication 
Test communication between your system and the central monitoring station or a voice report destination at 
least once per week to make sure you have the proper telephone connection.
To perform a communication test:
1. Scroll to System Tests. 
2. Press Enter. The display shows Enter Code.
3. Enter the master code.
4. Press Enter to accept the master code. The display shows Comm Test. 
5. Scroll to Comm Test. 
6. Press Enter. The display shows Comm Test is On.    
7. After the communication test is successful, the display shows Comm Test Ok. 
8. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit.
Note:  If your system is not connected to a central monitoring station and you do not have a voice report destination 
programmed, you won’t be able to perform the communication test .
If the communication test is successful, the system displays Comm Test Ok. If the test is unsuccessful, the 
STATUS button will light and within ten minutes the panel will display Comm Failure. If a communication 
test fails, call your security system dealer.  
						

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