GE Security Simon XT Installation Manual

Chapter 1
Introduction
3
System components
The system can monitor up to 40 sensors and may use any of the devices listed in Table 1.
Table 1. Supported devices
Device Description
Door/window sensor
(60-670)
For intrusion protection, install door/window sensors on all ground-floor doors and windows. At a
minimum, install them in the following locations:
• All easily accessible exterior doors and windows.
• Interior doors leading into the garage.
• Doors to areas containing valuables such as cabinets and closets.
Indoor motion sensor
(60-639)
Indoor motion sensors are ideal whenever it is not practical to install door/window sensors on every
opening. Identify areas where an intruder is likely to walk through. Large areas in an open floor plan,
downstairs family rooms, and hallways are typical locations for indoor motion sensors. For
installations with pets, use the SAW Pet Immune PIR (60-807).
Outdoor motion sensor
(60-639)
Use outdoor motion sensors to detect motion in a protected outdoor area. Detected motion in this
protected area can sound chimes or turn on outside lights.
X10 module When the panel is powered using the line carrier power transformer, the system can work with any
of the following modules:
• X10 lamp module (13-403)
• X10 appliance module (13-402)
• X10 power horn/remote siren module (13-398)
• X10 universal module (13-399)
Freeze sensor (60-742) Freeze sensors detect low temperature conditions which may indicate a furnace failure. The sensor
contains a bimetallic thermal switch connected to the built-in transmitter. The sensor transmits an
alarm signal to the panel when the surrounding temperature drops to about 41°F (5°C). When the
temperature rises to 50°F (10°C), the sensor transmits a restore signal.
Water sensor (60-744) Water sensors detect a water leak/rising water. The detector is connected to the sensor by an 8-foot
(2.4-meter) cable. Water that reaches both detector contact points activates the sensor, causing it to
transmit an alarm signal.
Smoke sensor (60-848-
95)
Smoke sensors provide fire protection by causing an alarm to sound throughout the house. You can
add smoke sensors near sleeping areas and on every floor of the house. Avoid areas that could have
some smoke or exhaust such as attics, kitchens, above fireplaces, dusty locations, garages, and
areas with temperature extremes. In these areas you may want to install Rate-of-Rise sensors to
detect extreme temperature changes. Emergency planning on page 16 and the instructions
packaged with the smoke sensor for complete placement information.
Carbon monoxide (CO)
alarm (60-652-95)
The Learn Mode™ CO alarm alerts users to hazardous levels of carbon monoxide gas. If dangerous
concentrations of gas are present, the red indicator light comes on, the internal siren goes off, and
an alarm is transmitted to the panel. The panel sounds its own alarm and reports to the central
station.
Keyfob (60-659) The keyfob (keychain touchpad) lets you turn the system on and off from right outside the home or
activate a panic alarm if there is an emergency. If you have X10 lamp modules, you can use keyfobs
to turn all system controlled lights on and off.
ELM (encrypted learn
mode) keyfob (60-832)
The ELM (encrypted learn mode
™
) 2-button keyfob is an alkaline battery-powered, wireless touchpad
that allows users to arm and disarm their system, and activate a police or auxiliary panic alarm.
Random encrypted signal transmissions provide high security to help prevent signal copying.

GE Security Simon XT Specifications

General

Brand	GE Security
Model	Simon XT
Category	Security System
Language	English