Simon Security System
18
Adding (Learning) Sensors
These instructions describe how to add 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.
Note  
The hardwire inputs must have sirens or hardwire sensors with 47k Ohm resistors connected 
between the DCOUT and HWIN1 or HWIN2 terminals before learning in a sensor. If one of 
these connections is not made, the panel will learn in a hardwire zone.
Note  
If you are installing a sensor on a gun case, jewelry box, or similar usage, and the sensor is 
active in level one, you must sub-disarm to avoid putting the panel into alarm when the sensor 
and the magnet are separated.
The following table, “Device Programming,” describes the programming button loca-
tion for each device.
Device Programming
Device To Program 
Door/Window Sensor Press button on top of sensor (cover removed) 
or trip tamper
Motion Sensor Press button on back of sensor (mounting plate 
removed) or trip tamper
Smoke Sensor Trip tamper, press test button, remove from 
base or put sensor in alarm
Keychain Touchpad Press and hold Lock & Unlock buttons together
ELM Keychain Touchpad
Remote Handheld Touchpad Press the EMERGENCY buttons
QS1500 Keypad Press Lights Off button 6 times
Hardwire Sensors Separate sensor from magnet
CO Alarm Plug in the module wait 5-7 seconds press and 
hold the test button for 9 beeps
Freeze & Water Trip tamper or press and hold button on top of 
the sensor (cover removed) until control panel 
confirms programming. If button is not held 
down long enough, SYSTEM STATUS reports 
sensor as open.
Dialog RF Electronic Thermostat Unplug the thermostat from the base plate, wait 
a few seconds, then plug the thermostat back 
into the base plate.
Personal Help Button Press the help button until the light blinks.
Press
Hold
Hold
Flash
Flash
Flash
Hold until LED is done flashing. 
Wait 2 seconds for each flash
Press
Press
Hold Flash Flash Flash