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Simon XT Panel Guide

Specifications

  • • Compatible models: 3G models with panel firmware version 1.2 or higher and 4G models with panel firmware version 1.3 or higher
  • • Sensors/zones: Up to 39 wireless sensors
  • • Sensor frequency: 319.5 MHz
  • • User codes: 9 user codes; supports 4-digit or 6-digit user codes, programmed locally
  • • Dual-Path: available via Ethernet with Simon XT LTE module

Features

  • • Microphone for emergency two-way communication with monitoring station personnel
  • • User-friendly display clearly displays home status and provides easy arming/disarming of the system
  • • 3.5-inch color LCD screen delivers information at a quick glance
  • • Wireless design facilitates quick, easy installation
  • • Cellular reporting options for cell coverage
  • • Advanced interactive services through the Brinks Home™ App
    • — Four-day forecast for quick, convenient weather planning
    • — Programmable thermostats and lighting promote energy savings with added security

User Functions

Arm Away: Arm Away is used when you plan on arming the system and leaving the home.

  • To arm away, press the Doors + Windows button and the Motions button together. This will arm your doors, windows, motion, and glassbreak detectors.

    • Simon_XT_Arm_Away_Mini.jpg


Exit Delay Timer: customize the time permitted between arming your system and exiting the property.

1. Start with your system in a disarmed state. Press the up or down arrows until you get to System Programming, then press Ok.

Simon_XT_Disarmed.png Simon_XT_System_Programming.png


2. Enter the default installer code 4321, then press Ok to enter the system programming menu, which first displays Access Codes. If this code differs on your system, you can text a Support Representative any time at 469.513.8685.

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3. Press the up or down arrows to scroll to Timers, then press Ok.

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4. Press the up or down arrows to scroll to Exit Delay, then press Ok.

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5. Enter a value between 45 to 240 seconds, then press Ok.

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6. Press Status several times to exit.

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Arm Stay: Arm Stay turns monitoring on the doors, windows, and glass-break detectors. This is designed for perimeter devices.

  • To arm stay, press the Doors + Windows button once.

    • 002 Arm Stay Doors and Windows No Delay Surveillance


Arm Stay Instant: Arm Stay Instant arms all perimeter sensors without entry delay and bypasses interior motion detectors.

  • Press Doors + Windows twice to arm doors and windows with no entry delay.

    • Simon_XT_Arm_Away_Mini.jpg


Silent Arming: useful for arming your system without disturbing other occupants, such as when leaving early in the morning before others wake.

  • Press Silent after arming to turn off exit delay beeps while arming.

    • Simon_XT_Arm_Silent_Mini.jpg


Disarm System: this will disarm zones and sensors from an armed state.

  • Press Disarm, then enter your user code to disarm the system.

    • Simon_XT_Disarm_Mini.jpg


Disarm Reset Alarm: this will disarm your system, and it will silence and reset any active alarm.

  • Press Disarm, then enter your user code to disarm during an alarm.

    • Simon_XT_Disarm_Alarm_Mini.jpg


Check Your System Status:  Checking your system's status will display which sensors are currently open or if any of your sensors are experiencing a trouble condition, such as a low battery.

  • To check your system's status, press the Status button.

    • Simon_XT_Status_Mini.jpg

    Simon_XT_Trouble_Mini.jpg


Check Cellular Signal Strength: determine the quality and reliability of your system's cellular communicator.

  • Check the cellular signal strength by holding 5 on the keypad for 10 seconds. The minimum signal strength should be at least 2 bars.

    • Simon_XT_Cellular_Signal_Strength.jpg


Communication Test: ensure your system has a stable connection to Brinks Home by sending a test signal.

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  1. Press the down arrow to scroll to System Tests.

    2. Simon_XT_Disarmed.png Simon_XT_System_Tests.png


  2. Enter your master code, then press Ok.

    3. Enter_Code.png Simon_XT_Sensor_Test_1.png


  3. Press the down arrow to scroll to Comm Test, then press Ok.

    4. Simon_XT_Com_Test_1.png Simon_XT_Com_Test_2.png


  4. Wait while a test signal is sent to Brinks Home.

    5. Simon_XT_Com_Test_3a.png Simon_XT_Com_Test_3b.png


  5. If successful, the screen will display Test Signal Sent OK; otherwise, Com Failure will be displayed.

    6. Simon_XT_Com_Test_4.png Simon_XT_Com_Test_6.png


Check Sensor Status: review a list of sensors connected to your system to ensure all are communicating and trouble-free.

  1. When you panel is in a disarmed state, press the down arrow to scroll to Sensor Tests, then press OK.

    2. Simon_XT_Disarmed.png Simon_XT_Sensor_Test_1.png


  2. Enter your master code, then press OK.

    3. Enter_Code.png Simon_XT_Sensor_Test_1.png


  3. Trigger each sensor you wish to test.
    • • Open and close door or window sensors
    • • Press any button on your keyfobs
    • • Walk in front of motion detectors, or trigger manually by removing the cover
    • • Hold the test button on your smoke or heat detectors
    • • Hold the test button on your carbon monoxide detector
    • • Open the cover on any flood or glassbreak detector to trigger the sensor

  4. The Simon XT beeps up to 8 times indicating the signal strength as follows:
    • • 1 to 3 beeps = Poor
    • • 4 to 5 beeps = Marginal
    • • 6 to 8 beeps = Excellent

    Simon_XT_Sensor_Test_2.png Simon_XT_Sensor_Test_6.png


  5. The sensor test ends when all sensors are tested or by pressing Status.

    6. Simon_XT_v1.3_Scroll_Buttons.jpg


Bypass Sensors

  1. Open a door or window, then press Doors + Windows to begin arming the system.

    2. Simon_XT_Bypass_Mini_3.jpg


  2. Press Bypass or Ok. The Simon XT panel announces Sensor Bypassed and arms the system.

    3. Simon_XT_Bypass_Mini_2.jpg


Change Master Code: updates the code which has master access to your system.

  1. Press Scroll Down button until System Programming is displayed on the screen, then press the OK button.

    2. 001a Simon XT Disarmed 180x44 001b Simon XT System Programming 180x44


  2. Enter your current master code, then press the OK button.

    3. 002a Simon XT Enter Code 180x44 002b Simon XT Access Codes 1 180x44


  3. Press the OK button, then press Scroll Down button until master code is displayed on the screen, then press the OK button.

    4. 003a Simon XT Access Codes 1 180x44 003b Simon XT Access Codes 2 180x44


  4. Enter your new master code, then press the OK button to save it.

    5. 004a Simon XT Access Codes 2a 180x44 004b Simon XT Access Codes 4 180x44


  5. Press the Status button several times to exit programming.

    6. 005a Simon XT Access Codes 1 180x44 005b Simon XT System Programming 180x44 005c Simon XT Disarmed 180x44


Lost Master Code:: allows you to update your master code in the event that it is lost or forgotten.

  1. Press the Scroll Down button until System Programming appears on screen, then press the OK button.

    2. 101a Simon XT Disarmed 180x44 101b Simon XT System Programming 180x44


  2. Enter the default installer code (4321), then press the OK button.

    3. 102a Simon XT Enter Code 180x44 102b Simon XT Access Codes 1 180x44


  3. Press the OK button, then press the Scroll Down button until the master code appears on the screen, then press the OK button to select it.

    4. 103a Simon XT Access Codes 1 180x44 103b Simon XT Access Codes 2 180x44


  4. Enter your new master code, then press the OK button to save it.

    5. 104a Simon XT Access Codes 2a 180x44 104b Simon XT Access Codes 4 180x44


  5. Press the Status button several times to exit programming.

    6. 105a Simon XT Access Codes 1 180x44 105b Simon XT System Programming 180x44 105c Simon XT Disarmed 180x44


Panic Buttons: quick keys that let you manually send a specified alarm type.

  • Hold or press Panic buttons twice to activate Police, Fire or Medical panic.

    • Simon_XT_Panic_Buttons.jpg


Set System Time: follow steps to enter the local time into the panel for reporting and scheduling purposes.

  1. From a disarmed status, press the down arrow until Set Clock displays, then press Ok.

    2. Simon_XT_Disarmed.png Simon_XT_Set_Clock_1.png


  2. Enter your master code, press Ok to display the time, then press Ok to proceed.

    3. Enter_Code.png Simon_XT_Set_Clock_1.png


  3. To edit Hour, press up or down to change it while it is flashing, then press Ok. Repeat this step while Minutes or AM/PM are flashing, pressing Ok after each one is set.

    4. Simon_XT_Set_Clock_2a.png Simon_XT_Set_Clock_2.png


  4. . Press Status several times to exit.

    5. Simon_XT_Status_Mini.jpg


Volume and Voice Settings: adjust the volume and voice settings on your Simon XT vocal descriptions.

1. Start with your system in a disarmed state. Press the up or down arrows until you get to System Programming, then press Ok.

Simon_XT_Disarmed.png Simon_XT_System_Programming.png


2. Enter the default installer code 4321, then press Ok to enter the system programming menu, which first displays Access Codes. If this code differs on your system, you can text a Support Representative any time at 469.513.8685.

Simon_XT_Enter_Code.png Simon_XT_Access_Codes_Main.png


3. Press the down arrow to select Siren Options, then press Ok.

Simon_XT_Access_Codes_1.png Simon_XT_Siren_Options.png


4. Scroll through the following options using the up or down arrows, then press Ok to set.

  • • Piezo Beeps sounds during system activity.

    • Simon_XT_Siren_Options_Piezo_Beeps.png


  • • Panel Voice announces arming levels, which includes Armed Stay, Armed Away, or System is OK.

    • Simon_XT_Siren_Options_Panel_Voice.png


  • • Panel Piezo Alarm determines if panel siren sounds during an alarm.

    • Simon_XT_Siren_Options_Panel_Piezo_Beeps.png


  • • Trouble Beeps sounds every minute when there is a trouble condition.

    • Simon_XT_Siren_Options_Trouble_Beeps.png


  • • Voice Chime sounds when sensors open. Enter 1 to voice sensor name, 2 for a loud bell, 3 for a softer bell, or press Disarm for the chime to be off.

    • Simon_XT_Siren_Options_Voice_Chime_1.png Simon_XT_Siren_Options_Voice_Chime.png Simon_XT_Siren_Options_Voice_Chime_Off.png


5. Status Beep Volume determines volume level for status beeps. Enter a value between 1 and 10.

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6. Speaker Volume sets the volume for voice communications. Enter a value between 1 and 8.

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7. Press Status several times to exit.

Simon_XT_Status_Mini.jpg


How to Power Cycle the Panel

1. Disconnect the transformer from the power outlet. Remove the top screw, then press the two tabs to open the front cover.

Simon XT Screw


2. Flip the front cover down.

Simon XT Flip Down Front Cover


3. Apply pressure to spread the battery clips, then disconnect and remove battery. Wait several minutes before replacing the battery and restoring power.

Simon XT Battery Clips


5. Reconnect the battery matching the red terminal to the red wire and the black terminal to the black wire.

Simon XT Battery


6. Flip the front cover up to close and finish.

Simon XT Close Front Cover



For additional information relating to your device, click the following link to view the original manufacturer's user guide or installation manual: Simon XT User Manual

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