GE Simon XT Program – CMS Tech Help

GE / ITI / UC Simon XT Program

Information	v1.0 = Original v1.2 = More zone descriptors, added line cut detection, works with Alarm.com 2-way voice
Power Ratings	Aux Power: 250 mA at 5.3 to 12.3 to 12.3 VDC unregulated ‘(5.3 if AC failure operating on battery)’
Enable Download	1. Scroll down to ‘System Programming’ 2. Press the ‘Enter’ button 3. Enter the ‘Master’ code 4. Press the ‘Enter’ button 5. Display should say ‘Access Codes’ 6. Scroll down to ‘Security’ 7. Press the ‘Enter’ button 8. Display should say ‘Download Enable – Off’ 9. Press the ‘Enter’ button 10. Scroll up one time 11. Press the ‘Enter’ button 12. Press ‘Status’ 4 times to exit user programming
Enter Programming	1. Scroll down to ‘System Programming’ 2. Press the ‘Enter’ button 3. Enter the ‘Master’ code 4. Press the ‘Enter’ button 5. Display should say ‘Access Codes’

Access Codes

Submenu

Dealer Code

Installer Code
Master Code
User Code 1
User Code 2
User Code 3
User Code 4
User Code 5
User Code 6
User Code 7
User Code 8
Duress Code
Code Length

Default

4321

4321
1234
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
4

Options

3 to 6 digits then OK to save

If Dealer Code is enabled these locations cannot be accessed by Installer Code

Access Code Length
Downloader Code
Phone Lock
Phone 1 and 2 Numbers
Phone 1 and 3 Report Mode
HW1 Output Function

3 to 6 digits then OK to save, DELETE = 4

Security	Account Number	00000	0 to FFFFFFFFFF then OK to save (scroll keys = A to F)
	Downloader Code	12345	00000 to 99999 the OK to save
	Phone Lock	OFF	ON = Communicator locations locked out OFF = Disabled If enabled, the following locations are not reset by defaulting the panel: Account Number Dealer Code Code Length Phone 1 Phone 2 Phone 1 to 4 Report Mode Phone Lock Download Phone Number Download Access Code
	Auto Arm	ON	ON = 4-minute announcement of open zones before bypass OFF = 1-time announcement of open zones before bypass
	Exit Extend	ON	ON = Exit delay restarts if use enters during exit delay OFF = Exit delay does not restart
	Secure Arming	OFF	ON = Access code required to arm (does not affect keyfobs) OFF = Access code not required to arm
	No Arm on Low Battery	OFF	ON = Enabled OFF = Disabled
	Quick Exit	OFF	ON = Pressing ‘Disarm’ button if armed allows 2 minute entry/exit OFF = Disabled
	Downloader Enable	ON	ON = Enabled OFF = Disabled
	Supervisory Protest	OFF	ON = Protest if no sensor supervision sent in last 15 minutes OFF = Disabled

Phone #’s	Phone #1 (26 digits)	\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\| ‘Bypass’ button = Pause ‘Disarm’ button = Delete the number ‘Enter’ = Saves
	Phone #2 (26 digits)	\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|
	Phone #3 (26 digits)	\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|
	Phone #4 (26 digits)	\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|
	Download # (26 digits)	\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|_\|

Phone Options	Manual Phone Test	ON	ON = Enabled OFF = Disabled
	Fail to Communicate	ON	ON = Phone trouble indication enabled OFF = Disabled (disables siren/trouble beeps, does not disable reporting)
	DTMF Dialing	ON	ON = Tone dialing OFF = Pulse dialine
	300 bps enabled	ON	ON = 300 baud communications OFF = 110 baud communications
	Ring/Hang/Ring	1	OFF = Downloading disabled 1 = Ring/Hang/Ring or 10 rings before answer 2 = Ring/Hang/Ring/Hang/Ring or 10 rings before answer 3 = Ring/Hang/Ring/Hang/Ring/Hang/Ring or 10 rings before answer 4 = 10 rings before download answer 5 = Ring/Hang/Ring 6 = Ring/Hang/Ring/Hang/Ring 7 = Ring/Hang/Ring/Hang/Ring/Hang/Ring
	Dialer delay	30	15 to 45 seconds the OK to save
	Call wait code	OFF	Enter up to 26 digits 0 to 9, * or # then OK to save ‘Bypass’ button = Pause ‘Disarm’ button = Delete number

Sensors	Learn Sensor	1. Screen should say ‘Learn Sensor’. 2. Press the ‘Enter’ button. 3. Screen should say ‘Sn 1 Grp 10 Front Door’ and 10 should be flashing. (If there is not a zone already programmed in zone 1, then it will say Sn 1, but if the first available zone is zone 8, then it will say Sn 8. It is possible to choose what zone number you want to use by scrolling up and down). 4. 10 will now be flashing, if you want to use 10, press ‘Enter’, if not, then scroll or manually press the numbers you would like, then press ‘Enter’. 5. If you want it to say ‘Front Door’, press the ‘Enter’ button, otherwise scroll up and down until you find the correct zone descriptor. 6. Press the ‘Enter’ button. 7. This is important, press the ‘Enter’ button again to save. 8. Now you’ll be on the next zone available, either program the next zone or press the ‘Status’ button 3 times to exit programming.
	Delete Sensor	1. Screen should say ‘Delete Sensor’. 2. Press the ‘Enter’ button. 3. Screen should say ‘Sn 1 Grp XX’. 4. If you want to delete zone 1, press the ‘Enter’ button, if you want a different zone, scroll up and down, then press ‘Enter’. 5. The screen should say ‘Deleted’. 6. Press the ‘Enter’ button. 7. Now you’ll be on the next zone, either choose the next zone to delete, or press the ‘Status’ button 3 times to exit programming.
	Edit Sensor	1. Screen should say ‘Edit Sensor’. 2. Press the ‘Enter’ button. 3. Screen should say ‘Sn 1 Grp XX’. 4. If you want to edit zone 1, press the ‘Enter’ button, if you want a different zone, scroll up and down, then press ‘Enter’. 5. The group number should be flashing, keep it the same or scroll up and down to change the group, then press the ‘Enter’ button. 6. Now the descriptor will be flashing, keep it the same of scroll up and down to change the descriptor, then press the ‘Enter’ button. 7. Now you’ll be on the next zone, either choose the next zone to edit, or press the ‘Status’ button 3 times to exit programming.

Reporting
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Reporting Options
	Opening Reporting	OFF	ON = Enabled OFF = Disabled
	Closing Reporting	OFF	ON = Enabled OFF = Disabled
	Force Arm Reporting	OFF	ON = Enabled OFF = Disabled
	AC Power Failure	060	005 to 254 minutes before reporting OFF = AC fail reporting disabled
	Low CPU Battery	ON	ON = Low battery reportin genabled OFF = Disabled
	Sensor Alarm Restoral	ON	1 = Immediately after sensor is closed 2 = After siren timeout and sensor restores 3 = When disarmed and sensor restores OFF = Disabled
	24 Hour Tamper (sensors)	OFF	ON = Reports tamper if armed or disarmed OFF = Reports tamper on if armed
	Supervisory/Tamper	OFF	ON = Supervisory sends as tamper OFF = Supervisory sends as tamper
	No Usage Timer	OFF	2 to 254 day no usage timer OFF = Disabled
	Swinger Shutdown	OFF	ON = 1 alarm per armed period OFF = Disabled
	Program Report	OFF	ON = Reports if entering or exiting installer programming OFF = Disabled
	Fire Verify	OFF	ON = 1 minute delay before report or if another smoke trips OFF = Immediate report
Report Comm Modes
	Ph1 Rpt Mode	OFF	0 = All SIA format 1 = All Contact ID format 2 = Alarms SIA format 3 = Alarms Contact ID format 4 = Non-Alarms SIA format 5 = Non-Alarms Contact format 6 = Phone failure SIA format 7 = Phone failure Contact ID format 8 = Voice dialer (alarms only) OFF = Reporting disabled
	Ph2 Rpt Mode	OFF
	Ph3 Rpt Mode	OFF
	Ph4 Rpt Mode	OFF

Timers	Latchkey Time	OFF	DISARM = OFF or enter 12:00AM to 11:59PM 1. Press ‘Enter’ then scroll buttons to edit Hours 2. Press ‘Enter’ then scroll buttons to edit Minutes 3. Press ‘Enter’ then scroll buttons to toggle AM/PM 4. Press ‘Enter’ to save and exit
	Entry Delay	30	30 to 240 seconds and ‘Enter’ to save
	Exit Delay	60	45 to 240 seconds and ‘Enter’ to save
	No Activity Timeout	OFF	2 to 24 hours the ‘Enter’ Disabled = Press ‘Disarm’
	Auto Phone Test	OFF	1 to 254 days between phone tests then ‘Enter’ Disabled = Press ‘Disarm’
	Supervisory Time	12:00	12:00AM to 11:59PM 1. Press ‘Enter’ then scroll buttons to edit Hours 2. Press ‘Enter’ then scroll buttons to edit Minutes 3. Press ‘Enter’ then scroll buttons to toggle AM/PM 4. Press ‘Enter’ to save and exit
	Alarm Cancel	6	6 to 254 minutes, 255 = always send cancels Disabled = Press ‘Disarm’
	RF Timeout	12	2 to 36 hours Disabled = Press ‘Disarm’
	Fail to Open Time	OFF	12:00AM to 11:59PM Disabled = Press ‘Disarm’
	Fail to Close Time	OFF	12:00AM to 11:59PM Disabled = Press ‘Disarm’
	Siren Timeout	5	2 to 254 minute siren timeout Disabled = Press ‘Disarm’
	Arming LED Shutdown	OFF	ON = LED buttons turn off 30 seconds from last key press OFF = Disabled
	Unvacated Premises	ON	Auto stay/away arming (Auto Arm must also be enabled) OFF = Disabled
	Smoke Supervision	OFF	Supervisory signal every 4 hours OFF = Supervisory signal as specified by RF Timeout option

Touchpad Options	Keyfob No Delay	OFF	ON = Keyfob arms to no delay (instant) OFF = Keyfob arms normally
	Panic Alarms	OFF	ON = Enable Police, Auxiliary and Fire panics OFF = Disable Police, Auxiliary and Fire panics
		OFF	ON = Keyfob/Touchpad disarms only during Entry/Exit delay OFF = Keyfob/Touchpad can disarm anytime

System Options	RF Jam Detect	OFF	ON = Enabled OFF = Disabled
	RF Jam Detect	OFF	ON = Enabled OFF = Disabled
	Demo Mode	OFF	ON = Enabled OFF = Disabled Turns off Low Battery Supervision System time setting is not required Leaves mic open continuously during 2-way session
	HWIN1 Function	1	1 = Exterior siren output 2 = Output activated when armed 3 = Output activated when disarmed 4 = Output activated by fail to communicate 5 = Output activated when panel is in alarm OFF = No output (must be OFF if used as a hardwire zone)
	24 Hour Time	OFF	ON = Panel displays 24-hour clock OFF = Panel displays 12-hour clock

Siren Options	Panel Piezo Beeps	ON	ON = Enabled OFF = Disabled
	Panel Voice	ON	ON = Panel voice enabled OFF = Panel voice disabled (when arming)
	Panel Piezo Alarm	ON	ON = Enabled OFF = Disabled
	Trouble Beeps	ON	ON = Enabled OFF = Disabled
	Voice Chime	ON	1 = Voice chime enabled 2 = “Gong” chime, no voice 3 = “Doorbell” chime, no voice DELETE = OFF, no voice chime
	Status Beep Volume	7	Default = 07 (01 being the lowest, 07 being the highest)
	HW Siren Supervision	OFF	ON = Enable siren supervision (4.7k resistor is required) OFF = Disabled
	Speaker Volume (Voice)	8	8 = default (1 being the lowest, and 8 being the highest)
	Silent Police Panic	OFF	ON = Police Panic Silent OFF = Police Panic Audible
	Alarm Report Verify	OFF	ON = “Phone Comm is OK” display on successful communication OFF = No display on successful phone communication

Audio Verify	Audio Mode	OFF	1 = Instant 2 = Callback Disabled = Press ‘Disarm’ button
	Fire Shutdown	OFF	ON = Fire siren shutdown during 2-way voice OFF = Disabled
	Panic Talk (Silent)	OFF	ON = Listen-In only during silent panics OFF = 2-way voice active on silent panics (sensor types 2 and 3)
	VOX RX (Receiver) Gain	6	6 = Default (1 being the lowest, and 10 being the highest)
	VOX Mic Gain	24	24 = Default (1 being the lowest, and 10 being the highest)
	VOX Gain Range	64	64 = Default (1 being the lowest, and 64 being the highest)
	Manual Mic Gain	64	64 = Default (1 being the lowest, and 64 being the highest)

Light Control	Set Entry Lights	Entry Light Unit 1:OFF	1. Scroll keys selects X-10 Unit 1 to 8 then ‘Enter’ 2. Scroll keys toggle ON/OFF 3. Press ‘Status’ button to exit (If ON any X-10 using that Unit number turns on during Entry Delay
	Sensor Light	Sn1 Front Door X-10 Unit = 1	1. Scroll keys selects Sensor 1 to 40 then ‘Enter’ 2. Scroll keys toggle ON/OFF 3. Press ‘Status’ button to exit (If ON any X-10 using that Unit number turns on during Entry Delay)
	Light Schedules	Light Schedule 1 – – : – – – – : – –	1. Scroll keys selects schedule 1 to 8 (Unit 1 to 8) then ‘Enter’ 2. Enter Start Time Hours (00 to 12) then ‘Enter’ 3. Enter Start Time Minutes (00 to 59) then ‘Enter’ 4. Scroll keys toggle Start AM/PM then ‘Enter’ 5. Enter Stop Time Hours (00 to 12) then ‘Enter’ 6. Enter Stop Time Minutes (00 to 59) the ‘Enter’ 7. Scroll keys toggle Stop AM/PM then ‘Enter’ 8. Press ‘Status’ to exit (Turns X-10 devices ON/OFF by time, enabled in User Programming)
	House Code &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspA		1. Press ‘Enter’ to edit Start and Stop times 2. Press ‘Status’ to exit (Any X-10 device must match this House Code)
	Lock Interval	Lock Interval – – : – – – – : – –	1. Press ‘Enter’ to edit Start and Stop times 2. Enter Start Time Hours (00 to 12) then ‘Enter’ 3. Enter Start Time Minutes (00 to 59) then ‘Enter’ 4. Scroll keys toggle Start AM/PM then ‘Enter’ 5. Enter Stop Time Hours (00 to 12) then ‘Enter’ 6. Enter Stop Time Minutes (00 to 59) the ‘Enter’ 7. Scroll keys toggle Stop AM/PM then ‘Enter’ 8. Press ‘Status’ to exit (Time period which prevents Sensor Activated lights from turning ON)

Interactive Services

GSM Module Status

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspRadio

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspGSM Freq.

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspGSM Band Selection

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspBattery

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspSN

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspSIM Card

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspVersion

Use 850 MHz Only (Forces module to use 850 MHz frequency)

Use 1900 MHz Only (Forces module to use 1900 MHz frequency)

Use Dual-Band Mode

Use Quad-Band Mode

(Alarm.com module serial number)

(Alarm.com module SIM card number)

(Alarm.com module firmware version)

Z-Wave Setup

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspNumber of Z-Wave &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspDevices

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspAdd Z-Wave Devices

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspRemove Z-Wave Device

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspZ-Wave Home ID

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspAccount Creation

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspDealer Logo Update

System Tests	Sensor Test	1. Press ‘Enter’ to begin Sensor Test 2. Display will scroll all programmed sensors in system and beep 4 times every minute 3. Activate each sensor &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspDoor Sensors – Open Door or Window &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspMotion Senor – Remove front cover &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspSmoke Detector – Press and hold TEST button &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Keyfobs – Press LOCK and UNLOCK keys at the same &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsptime for 3 seconds &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Touchpads – Press both Panic Buttons for 3 seconds 4. Display will show sensor and signal strength &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp6 and above = Good signal strength &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp5 and below = Poor signal strength 5. After all sensors are tested display will show 6. Press ‘Status’ button to exit anytime during the test
	Comm Test	1. Press ‘Enter’ to begin Comm Test 2. Display will show ‘Comm Test is On’ 3. Panel sends a test signal, in 30 seconds display shows &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp’Comm Test OK’ 4. If test is not successful within 10 minutes display shows &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp’Comm Failure’ and ‘Status’ light will turn on 5. Press ‘Staus’ to stop trouble beeps
	System Download	1. Press ‘Enter’ to send download to our server 2. Display will show ‘Download in Progress’ 3. Panel returns to normal (Will give no inidication if download is successful)