Chapter 4
Programming
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System programming
To enter system programming mode, do the following:
1. Press the scroll buttons until the panel displays System Programming.
2. Press Enter. The system prompts for an access code.
3. Enter the access code from the codes listed in Table 9. The system displays each entered access code
digit as an asterisk.
4. Press Enter. The panel is now in program mode.
Note: Do not remove panel power while in program mode.
Access codes
Table 9. Simon XT programming codes
Code Description
Dealer code 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. 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, HW 1 function, SIA limits.
Table 10. 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.
1. Change the dealer code.
2. Enter program mode with the installer code.
3. 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, SIA limits.
Installer code 4321 You can use the installer code to program most installer options, except for high-security
dealer options.
Master code 1234 Master arm/disarm code.
Master code able to enter user programming and bypass sensors.
User codes 1 to 8 Blank Regular arm/disarm code.
Duress code Blank Use in place of master or user code to cause a silent alarm.
Code length Four digits Code can be three to six digits long.