GE Security Simon XT V2 User manual

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Security
Simon XT V2 Installation Guide
Content
Contact information 1
Description 1
Installation 1
Connecting hardwired devices 2
Wiring phone lines 2
Wiring the power transformer 3
Programming 3
Sensor testing 6
Specifications 7
Regulatory information 7
Contact information
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Description
© 2010 GE Security, Inc. P/N 466-2375 • REV A • ISS 24FEB10
This is the Installation Guide for the Simon XT control panel
(model 600-1054-95R-V2).
The system can monitor up to 40 sensors including:
• Door/Window sensor (60-670)
• Indoor motion sensor (60-639)
• Outdoor motion sensor (60-639)
• Remote handheld touchpad (60-671)
Contact your GE representative for a more complete list.
Caution: Do not use outdoor motion sensors for intrusion
protection
Table 1 below describes the recommended sensor groups.
Table 1: Recommended sensor groups
Device Recommended sensor group
Indoor motion sensor 17 a
Outdoor motion sensor 25 (chime only group) b
Entry/exit door 10
Interior door 14
Window sensor 13
Smoke sensor 26 c
Key fob 01
ELM key fob 01
Remote handheld touchpad 01
CO alarm 34 b
Freeze sensor 29 b
Water sensor 38 b
Personal help button 01
a. Not certified as a primary protection circuit for UL-listed
systems and is for supplementary use only.
b. Has not been investigated by UL.
c. Required for UL-listed residential fire alarm applications.
Installation
Tabs at the top of the panel secure and release the front
cover and the chassis. The plastic hinges on the panel
bottom allow the cover and chassis to swing down and out
of the way.
To mount the panel on a wall:
1. Choose a panel location.
2. Run all necessary power, phone, siren, and hardwired
contact wires to the desired panel location.

When choosing the AC outlet location for the AC power
transformer, make sure the outlet is not controlled by a
switch or that it is not part of a ground fault circuit
interrupt (GFCI).
3. Hold the panel against the wall and mark the mounting
hole locations with a pencil.
4. Mount the back piece to the wall through the two
horizontally centered mounting holes near the top and
bottom using the supplied mounting hardware. Use
wall anchors if no studs are present.
Connecting hardwired devices
The panel has five screw terminals, two battery terminals,
and two telephone connections. The screw terminals
connect the AC power, sirens, and or hardwired detectors.
Figure 1: Wiring terminals
HW1 I/O
HW1&2
DC out
HW2 in
9VACin 9VACin
Battery + Battery -
Program sensors and devices before you install them.
Follow the instructions in “Sensors” on page 5 to add the
sensors to panel memory.
The HW1 I/O terminal is dual purpose and can be used for
either siren or hardwired contact connections. The HW2 in
terminal is an input only.
Interior sirens
From the factory, the HW1 I/O input (terminal 1) is set up for
interior siren operation (status and alarm sounds). The
HW1&2 DC out (terminal 2) provides the positive (+) voltage.
Note: The total current available from the HW1&2 DC out
terminal is 250 mA at up to 120ºF (49ºC). A 24-hour battery
standby for UL requirements will be met with a maximum
load of 250 mA.
With Hardwired Siren Supervision turned on, sirens
connected to HW1 I/O are supervised and require a 4.7-
kohm resistor in the circuit. If this terminal is not used, turn
Hardwired Siren Supervision off.
Hardwired contacts
You can connect hardwired reed switches (normally closed
loop only) to HW1 I/O (if not being used for a hardwired
siren) an/or HW2 in (terminal 3).
Connect only normally closed (NC) reed switches to HW1
I/O and/or HW2 in. Other types of hardwired detectors
should not be used.
The total resistance of the wired loop must not exceed 3
ohms. This allows you to use up to 200 ft. (61 m) of two-
conductor, 22-gauge stranded wire.
Connect hardwired reed switches to the panel using a 47-
kohm resistor (not a 4.7-kohm resistor) as shown in Figure 2
below. The resistor must be connected at the last switch in
the circuit.
Figure 2: Normally closed hardwired reed switches
HW1 I/O
47 kohm resistors
HW1&2
DC out
HW2 in
9VACin 9VACin
Battery + Battery -
Note: Do not install the resistor at the panel terminals. This
does not provide supervision of the wire.
Wiring phone lines
You can connect a phone line to the panel for systems
monitored by a central monitoring station or systems that
notify users by a voice event notification.
DSL (digital subscriber line) allows the use of multiple
devices on a single phone line simultaneously. For DSL
environments, connect the panel line-in jack to an available
phone jack on the premises. You might also need an inline
filter to ensure panel reporting is successful.
Note: Avoid connecting the panel to a standard phone
(voice) line in this manner. Other devices in use at the same
time the panel is using the line can prevent reports from
going through.
Full line seizure
Full line seizure allows the panel to take over (seize) the
phone line, even if another device on the line is in use. This
method requires that the panel be wired before all other
phones, answering machines, computers, or other devices
on the phone line. You may need to verify the line seizure
for UL installations.
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Use the RJ31X (CA-38A) jack when wiring for full line seizure.
You can then quickly and easily disconnect the panel from
the phone line in case the panel disables the phone line due
to a malfunction.
To wire full line seizure with an RJ31X:
1. Run a four-conductor cable from the premises Telco
block to the RJ31X.
2. Connect the four-conductor cable wire to the RJ31X.
3. Disconnect the green and red premises phone jack
wires from the Telco block and splice them to the four-
conductor cable black and white (or yellow) wires. Use
weatherproof wire connectors for these splices.
4. Connect the four-conductor cable green and red wires
to the Telco block TIP (+) and red to RING (-) posts.
5. Connect the phone cord included with the panel to the
RJ31X and the panel LINE jack.
Full line seizure wiring with one premises phone
If a single phone is all that exists on the premises, full line
seizure can be accomplished without an RJ31X.
1. Disconnect the phone from the premises phone jack
and plug it into the panel PHONE jack. This jack is
disconnected automatically whenever the panel
reports.
2. Connect the included phone cord to the panel LINE jack
and the premises phone jack.
If a customer adds phones or other phone devices to
another phone jack, full line seizure no longer exists. Inform
them to contact you if they want to add a phone or other
device so that you can rewire for full line seizure by adding
an RJ31X.
Wiring the power transformer
Connect the power transformer to the two 9 VAC in
terminals (4 and 5) on the panel. Do not plug in the
transformer at this time. When applying power to the panel,
connect the battery first, and then plug in the AC power
transformer. This sequence prevents a battery fault
condition.
To install the backup battery (6 VDC, 1.2 Ah):
1. Connect the lug end of the red battery lead to the red
battery tab.
2. Connect the lug end of the black battery lead to the
black battery tab.
3. Align the red (+) battery terminal with the right end of
the terminal strip. The logo and specification
information should be readable.
4. Insert the front end of the battery under the forward
battery compartment latch.
5. Push forward and rotate the battery downward until it
seats beneath the rear battery compartment latch.
Caution: Do not connect the battery until you are ready to
power up the panel.
Applying AC power
Make sure the outlet is not controlled by a switch or that it
is not part of a ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI).
1. Remove the center screw from the outlet cover plate
and hold the cover plate in place.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when securing the
transformer to a metal outlet cover. You could receive
a serious shock if a metal outlet cover drops down
onto the prongs of the plug.
2. Plug the transformer into the lower receptacle of the
outlet so that the hole in the transformer tab lines up
with the outlet cover screw hole.
3. Insert the cover plate screw through the transformer
tab and the outlet cover plate. Tighten the screw.
Programming
The control panel provides the main processing unit for all
system functions. The programming of system options and
features is menu-driven.
Table 2 below describes the panels programming keys and
features.
Table 2: Simon XT panel keys and features
Control Description
Piezo siren Provides alarm beeps and status beeps. Fire and
intrusion alarm beeps are always played at high
volume, while the volume of status beeps is
programmable.
LCD display Provides a 2 x 16-character array that displays a
variety of phrases and icons.
Scroll up/down
arrows
Press to scroll through lists of similar items.
OK Press to select a particular menu item or commit to
panel memory a menu item that has just been
programmed.
Doors+Windows Press to arm perimeter sensors.
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Control Description
Motions Press to arm interior sensors.
Disarm Press to turn off intrusion/burglary protection for
your system. Only intrusion/burglary sensors such
as doors, windows, and motion sensors are
disarmed. Environmental sensors, such as smoke
and carbon monoxide, stay active at all times.
Status Press to determine system status.
Silent Press to silence exit beeps when arming. (This
doubles the exit delay.)
Bypass Press to bypass a sensor.
Emergency (cross)
Fire (flame)
Police (shield)
Press and hold the button for 2 seconds (or press
twice quickly) to call the central monitoring station
and notify them of a nonmedical call for help.
Microphone Used to communicate with the central monitoring
station after an alarm.
Numeric keypad Press the keys (0 through 9, *, #) to enter access
codes or other numerical data.
* Lights on.
# Lights off.
Speaker Provides voice output and sounds key beeps. The
panel speaks arming level change, system status,
and voice chime sensor trips. The panel voice is also
used for voice reporting and remote phone control.
Door Covers the lower panel.
Entering and exiting the system menu
To enter the system menu, either press the scroll or OK
buttons in the upper right of the panel.
Press Status to exit a menu or option edit mode and
navigate up one level. Pressing Status while in the top menu
level exits the system menu level. The panel automatically
exits the system menu after a few seconds of inactivity if no
access code has been entered yet. After an access code
has been entered to access a code-protected area of the
system menu, the timeout is four minutes.
Menu navigation
Each menu contains a list of options and/or submenus.
Press the scroll buttons to navigate up and down the list of
options and submenus in that menu. Pressing OK after
navigating to an option selects that option for editing and
flashes the current value. Pressing OK after navigating to a
submenu enters that submenu, making a new list of options
accessible. Pressing Status exits a menu and goes to the
next higher level.
When accessing the System Programming or System Tests
menu, the panel prompts you to enter an access code. To
continue, enter the dealer code or installer code, and then
press OK.
Table 3 below shows the top menu structure. To see all of
the possible options, refer to the Simon XT Installation
Manual.
Table 3: Top menu structure
Set clock (system time)
Enable chime
Enable special chime
Sensor test
Communication test
System tests
Initiate download call
Access codes
Security
Phone #s
Phone options
Sensors
Reporting
Timers
Touchpad options
System options
Siren options
System programming
Audio verification
Revision
Contrast
To enter system programming:
1. Scroll until the display shows System Programming,
and then press OK.
The display prompts for an access code.
2. Enter the access code from the codes listed in Table 5
on page 5.
The display shows each entered access code digit as
an asterisk.
3. Press OK.
The panel is now in program mode.
Note: Do not remove the panel power while in program
mode.
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Table 4: Simon XT programming codes
Code Description
Dealer code You can use the dealer code to program all system
functions, including high-security options that are not
accessible with the installer code if it is different from the
dealer code. Depending on how the access code is set,
the default dealer access code is 654321, 54321, 4321
(factory default), or 321. This code can be used for all
programming.
Installer code Depending on how the access code is set, the default
installer code is 654321, 54321, 4321 (factory default), or
321. This code is limited to changing all but the following:
Dealer code, code length, downloader code, phone lock,
phone #1, phone #2, phone 1 report mode, phone 2
report mode, HW1 function.
Access codes
Table 5 below describes the Access code menu
programming options.
Table 5: Access codes
Function Default Description
Dealer code 4321 You can use the dealer code to program all
system options, including high-security
options that are not accessible with the
installer code if it is different from the dealer
code. Changing the dealer code to differ
from the installer code will prevent the
installer from viewing certain fields.
If you change the dealer code and enter
program mode with the installer code, the
installer should no longer be able to see the
following: code length, downloader code,
phone lock, phone #1, phone #2, phone 1
report mode, phone 2 report mode, HW1
function.
Installer code 4321 You can use the installer code to program
most installer options, except for high-
security dealer options.
Master code 1234 You can use the master code to arm/disarm
the system and to enter user programming
and bypass sensors.
User codes 1
to 8
Blank You can use the user codes to arm/disarm
the system.
Duress code Blank You can use the duress code in place of the
master or user code to cause a silent alarm.
Code length Four digits Codes can be three to six digits long.
Sensors
These instructions describe how to add (learn) sensors,
touchpads, and other system devices into panel memory.
The panel recognizes a sensor when you press a sensor
program button, press and release a tamper switch, press a
sensor test button, or put a sensor into alarm. Table 6
below describes the programming method for each device.
Note: If you are installing a sensor on a gun case, jewelry
box, or a similar case, and the sensor is active in level one,
you must subdisarm to avoid putting the panel into alarm
when the sensor and the magnet are separated.
Table 6: Device programming
Device To program
Door/window
sensor
Press the button on the top of the sensor (cover
removed) or trip the tamper.
Motion sensor Press the button on the back of the sensor (mounting
plate removed) or trip the tamper.
Smoke detector Trip the tamper, press the test button, remove the
detector from its base, or put the smoke detector into
alarm.
Hardwired sensor Separate the sensor from its magnet.
CO alarm Plug in the module, wait 5 to 7 seconds, and press and
hold the test button for nine beeps.
Freeze and water
sensor
Trip the tamper or press and hold the button on the
top of the sensor (cover removed) until the control
panel confirms programming. If you do not hold the
button down long enough, the system will report the
sensor as open.
Personal help
button
Press the help button until the light blinks.
Remote
touchpad
Press the emergency buttons.
Key fob Press the lock and unlock buttons at the same time.
ELM key fob Do the following:
1. Press the unlock button twice and hold it the third
time. The light button flashes three times.
2. Press the unlock button once and hold it the second
time. The light button flashes twice.
3. Press and hold the unlock button. The light button
flashes once. Hold the button until the flashing stops.
When learning (programming) sensors, the panel uses an
ascending sequence starting with 1. You can override this
by entering the desired sensor number using the number
keys.
To learn (program) a sensor:
1. Scroll until the display shows System Programming,
and then press OK.
The display prompts for an access code.
2. Enter the dealer or installer code and press OK.
The display shows Access Codes.
3. Scroll until the display shows Sensors, and then press
OK.
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The display shows Learn Sensor.
4. Press OK.
The display shows Trip Sensor ##, with the
number signs flashing.
If you wish to use a sensor number other than the next
one available, use the number keys to enter a two-digit
sensor number immediately.
5. Press the sensor program button or release the sensor
tamper switch.
The display shows SN ## Grp10 <Front Door>,
with Grp 10 flashing.
6. Use the number or scroll buttons if you want to enter a
new group number; press OK to accept the group
number displayed.
The sensor text flashes.
7. Scroll through the text list. Press OK to accept the first
text segment.
8. You may enter more text or press OK again to finish
adding the sensor.
The display shows Trip Sensor ## (with the next
available sensor number).
9. Press Status repeatedly to exit.
Sensor testing
Test the sensors after all programming is completed and
whenever a sensor-related problem occurs.
Note: While the sensor test is a valuable installation and
service tool, it only tests sensor operation for the current
conditions. You should perform a sensor test after any
change in environment, equipment, or programming.
Notify the central station you will be performing a test prior
to starting the test.
To test the sensors:
1. Place all sensors in their secured (non alarm) state.
2. Scroll to Sensor Test options under the System Tests
menu, and then press OK.
The panel will prompt you to trip each sensor one at a
time. You may follow the panel prompting or test the
sensors in any order. See Table 7 below for specific
instructions on how to trip each sensor type.
Interior sirens sound transmission beeps, and the
display identifies the tripped sensor and the number of
RF packets received. The system will continue to
prompt for sensors that have not yet been tested.
When all sensors have been tested, the display shows
SN Test Complete Press Status.
3. Press Status.
The display shows Sensor Test OK.
If you press Status and the panel has not heard from all
sensors, the display shows SN Test Fail or
Aborted.
Table 7: Sensor tripping instructions
Sensor Do this
Door/window Open the secured door or window.
Freeze Remove the sensor cover. Apply ice in a plastic bag to
the sensor (for 10 to 15 minutes). Do not allow the
sensor to get wet.
Water Press a wet rag or wet finger over both of the round,
gold-plated terminals on the underside of the sensor.
Carbon
monoxide alarm
Unplug the CO alarm. Plug it back in, wait five seconds,
then press the Test/Reset button until the unit beeps
eight times.
Glassbreak Test with an appropriate glass break sensor tester.
Motion sensor Avoid the motion sensor field of view for 5 minutes,
and then enter its view.
Rate-of-rise heat
detector
Rub your hand together until warm, and then place
one hand on the detector for 30 seconds.
Shock Tap the glass twice, away from the sensor. Wait at
least 10 seconds before testing again.
Smoke Press and hold the test button until the system sounds
transmission beeps.
Personal help
button
Press and hold the appropriate help button until the
light blinks and the panel sounds for at least seven
beeps.
Key fob Press and hold the Lock and Unlock buttons
simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Remote
touchpad
Press and hold the two Emergency buttons
simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Central station communication
After performing sensor tests, check that the system is
reporting alarms successfully to the central station.
To test communication with the central station:
1. Call the central station and tell the operator that you
will be testing the system.
2. Arm the system.
3. Test each of the wireless panic buttons and trip at least
one sensor of each type (fire, intrusion, etc.) to verify
that the appropriate alarms are working correctly.
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There is a 30 second delay.
4. When you finish testing the system, call the central
station to verify that the alarms were received.
Specifications
Power 9 VAC, 60 Hz, 25 VA transformer minimum
Rechargeable battery: 6.0 VDC, 1.2 Ah lead-acid.
The battery will last 24 hours with no AC and
specified standby load of 250 mA. Maximum
battery charging current is 45 mA. With loss of
AC, panel will continue to operate normally to a
minimum of 5.1 VDC.
Radio frequency 319.5 MHz
Storage temperature -29 to 140ºF (-34 to 60ºC)
Operating
temperature
32 to 120ºF (0 to 49ºC)
Maximum humidity 85% relative humidity, noncondensing
Auxiliary power Unregulated 5.3 to 12.3 VDC, with a maximum of
250 mA
Regulatory information
UL listed installations
Some installation may require configurations dictated by
city/state codes, insurance, or Underwriter’s Laboratories
(UL). This section describes the various component and
configuration listings.
Basic system:
• Control panel: Backup battery 6 V 1.2 Ah (34-025)
(Portalac model # PE6V1.2)
• Standard class 2, 9 VAC, 3.34 A power transformer (GE
Security part 22-153). Alternate transformer for US
installations: MG Electronics model MGT925, 9 VAC, 25
VA, (GE Security part 22-155)
• Hardwired siren (13-374)
Household burglary alarm system unit (UL 1023), basic
system plus the following:
• Hardwired magnetic contact (13-068 or 13-071) or
wireless learn mode door/window sensor (60-670)
• Panel piezo beeps set to on
• Entry delay set to 45 seconds or less
• Exit delay set to 60 seconds or less
• RF time-out set to 24 hours
• Control panel alarms turned on
• Auto arm set to on
• Siren timeout set to 5 minutes or more
• Trouble beeps set to on
• RF jam detect set to on
• Hardwired siren supervision set to on
• Exit extension set to off
• Quick exit set to off
Household fire warning system (UL 985), basic system plus
the following:
• Wireless smoke sensor 60-848-02-95, TX-6010-01-1
learned into sensor group 26.
• Panel piezo beeps turned on
• Control panel alarms set to on
• Siren timeout set to 4 minutes or more
• Trouble beeps set to on
• RF jam detect set to on
• Hardwired siren supervision set to on
• Smoke supervision set to on
UL 1023 and 985 24-hour backup:
• For 24-hour backup, the total current draw for all
connected devices is limited to 240 mA (during normal
standby conditions) using a 1.2 AH battery.
UL 1635 digital alarm communicator system (same as UL
1023 and 985) plus the following settings are in addition to
UL 1023 and 985 and are required only if the system is set
up for central station reporting:
• Phone mod 1 set to 0 or 1
• Automatic phone test set to 001
• RF timeout set to 4 hours
• AC power failure report set to on
• CPU low battery report set to on
• Fail to communicate set to on
• Entry delay plus the dialer delay must not exceed 60
seconds
SIA system requirements
SIA system requirements are the same as those described
for a UL-listed basic system, plus if multiple annunciations
are required, use hardwired siren 13-046.
Note: For UL 1635 installations, entry delay plus dialer abort
delay must not exceed 60 seconds.
Table 8 below describes programming requirements to
meet ANSI-SIA CP-01.
Table 8: SIA setting requirements
Function Default setting Required setting
Entry delay 30 seconds 30 to 240 seconds
Exit delay 60 seconds 45 to 240 seconds
Dialer delay 30 seconds 15 to 45 seconds
Auto arm On On
Unvacated premises On On
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Function Default setting Required setting
Call waiting Off On if reporting to
central station and
customer has call
waiting service
Exit extension On On
Swinger shutdown On (one trip) On (one trip)
Fire alarm verify Off On
Duress/panic code Disabled Disabled
Cross zone Disabled Disabled for zones with
high probability of false
alarms
Table 9 below describes nonprogrammable (hard-coded)
system operation, as required to meet ANSI-SIA CP-01.
Table 9: Nonprogrammable system operation
Function Operation
Silent exit All annunciators enabled
Remote arming exit time and
progress annunciation
All annunciators enabled
Abort annunciation Enabled
Cancel report annunciation Enabled
Recent closing Enabled (2-minute window)
Exit error Enabled
Restoration of power Panel resumes operation in same
arming state and disregards alarm
signals from sensors for the first 60
seconds after power restoration
Cancel alarm Enter code only
Central station reporting
The panel has been tested with the following central station
receivers using SIA and Contact ID reporting formats:
Note: Before beginning installation, installers must verify
compatibility with the following central station receivers.
• Radionics D6600 central station receiver
• Sur-Gard central station receiver with models SG-
DRL2A and SG-CPM2
• CS5000 digital alarm communicator receiver
UL Canada listed installations
This section describes the requirements for CUL (UL
Canada) listed installations.
Canadian standards CSA certified accessories:
• Standard Class 2, 9 VAC, 3.34 A power transformer (GE
Security model 22-153-CN).
Residential burglary alarm system unit (ORD-C1023-1974):
basic system as described for UL 1023 listed installations
plus:
• Hardwired magnetic contact (13-068 or 13-071) or
wireless learn mode door/window sensor (60-670)
• Siren timeout set to six minutes or more
Residential fire warning system control unit (ULC-S545-
M89): basic system as described for UL 985 listed
installations plus:
• Wireless smoke sensor 60-848-02-95, TX-6010-01-1
learned into sensor group 26
• Siren timeout set to six minutes or more
• For 24-hour backup, the total current draw for all
connected devices is limited to 250 mA (during normal
standby conditions) using a 1.2 AH battery.
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Part 15 registration number: B4Z-910C-SIMON
Part 68. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC
rules and the requirements adopted by ACTA.
FCC registration number: US: B4ZAK02B55910
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