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Simon XTi Installation Manual

P/N 466-2451 • REV B • 18DEC13

Manufacturer
FCC compliance

© 2012-2013 United Technologies Corporation. Interlogix is part of UTC Building and
Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.
The Simon XTi name and logo are trademarks of UTC Fire & Security.
Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products.
UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc.
1275 Red Fox Rd., Arden Hills, MN 55112-6943, USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
FCC Part 15 registration number: B4Z-910C-SIMON
IC: 1175C-910CSIMO
Part 68. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements
adopted by the ACTA.
FCC registration number: US: B4ZAK02B55910
Canada: 1175C-910SIXT
Ringer Equivalence 0.2B
Load Number 0.2

Contact information
Customer support

www.utcfireandsecurity.com or www.interlogix.com
www.interlogix.com/customer-support

Content

Product overview ......................................................................... 1
System components ....................................................................... 2
Standard panel ............................................................................... 3
Planning the installation .............................................................. 4
Planning sensor types and locations .............................................. 4
Cross-zoning .................................................................................. 8
System configuration ...................................................................... 9
Installation .................................................................................. 14
Mounting ...................................................................................... 14
Connecting hardwired devices ..................................................... 15
Wiring a phone line to the panel ................................................... 18
Wiring the power transformer ....................................................... 20
Resetting memory to factory defaults ........................................... 21
Applying AC power ....................................................................... 22
Designer template ........................................................................ 23
System configuration................................................................. 26
Status & Settings menu navigation ............................................... 28
Programming .............................................................................. 36
Access codes ............................................................................... 37
Security ........................................................................................ 38
Phone numbers ............................................................................ 40
Phone options .............................................................................. 41
Sensors ........................................................................................ 43
Reporting ..................................................................................... 47
Timers .......................................................................................... 50
Touchpad options......................................................................... 53
System options ............................................................................ 53
Siren options ................................................................................ 55
Audio verification options ............................................................. 56
System tests ................................................................................ 58
Testing ........................................................................................ 59
Sensor test ................................................................................... 60
System download ......................................................................... 64
Offsite phone operation ................................................................ 64
Two-way voice operation.............................................................. 65

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Voice event notification ................................................................. 65
Cleaning the touch screen ............................................................ 66
Disposal ........................................................................................ 66
Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 67
Specifications ............................................................................. 68
Sensor names ............................................................................. 69
Simon XTi system quick reference ............................................ 73

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Product overview
This security system can be used as a fire warning system, an intrusion alarm
system, an emergency notification system, or any combination of the three. The
system has three types of components:
•
•
•

Self-contained control panel
Devices that report to the panel
Devices that respond to commands from the panel

Figure 1: Simon XTi system

The self-contained panel provides the main processing unit for all system
functions. It receives and responds to signals from wireless sensors and wireless
touchpads throughout the premises. For monitored systems, the panel can be
connected to the premises phone line for central monitoring station reporting.
You can program the panel onsite from the keypad or remotely using Enterprise
Downloader software. See “Programming” on page 36 for complete onsite
programming instructions.

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System components
The system can monitor up to 40 sensors and may use any of the devices listed
in Table 1 below.
Table 1: Supported devices
Device

Description

Max Life Door/window sensor For intrusion protection, install door/window sensors on all
ground-floor doors and windows. At a minimum, install them in the
(60-362N-10-319.5)
following locations:

Indoor motion sensor
(60-639 & 60-807-95)

Smoke sensor
(TX-6010-01-1)

Glassbreak sensor (60-87395)

•

All easily accessible exterior doors and windows.

•

Interior doors leading into the garage.

•

Doors to areas containing valuables.

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 (60-807-95).
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. See
the instructions packaged with the smoke sensor for complete
placement information.
Glassbreak sensors respond to shock waves of breaking glass.
These sensors are designed to mount in the corner of windows or
doors, either on the frame or on the glass itself. See the
instructions packaged with the glassbreak sensor for complete
placement information.

Carbon monoxide (CO) alarm The learn mode CO alarm alerts you to hazardous levels of
carbon monoxide gas. If dangerous concentrations of gas are
(TX-6310-01-1/600-6520-95)
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.
4-Button Key fob
(600-1064-95R)

Simon XT Talking Touchpad
(60-924-3-XT)

The key fob (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 the appropriate light control modules,
you can use key fobs to turn all system controlled lights on and
off.
The wall-mounted, two-way, talking touchpad combines a
conventional learn mode touchpad with an RF receiver, speech
chip, and voice amplification circuit.

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Device

Description

Simon XT talking touch
screen

The two-way talking touch screen is a wireless device that
provides a graphical user interface that allows you to: arm the
system (doors, windows, and motion sensors), disarm the system,
activate a panic alarm to call the central monitoring station in an
emergency, check system status, and turn system controlled
lights on or off, all while providing voice feedback. The touch
screen also provides trouble beeps, entry/exit beeps, and alarm
sounds (Fire, Panic, Police).

(60-924-RF-TS, 60-924-3XT-2WTTS and 60-924-RFTS-N)

Caution: Do not use outdoor motion sensors for intrusion protection.

Standard panel
Table 2 below describes the basic panel (out-of-box) hardware capabilities for
the Simon XTi 600-1054-95R-12 and 600-1054-95R-12-CN.
Table 2: Panel hardware capabilities
Hardware

Capability

Power

Input for an AC step-down, plug-in style transformer.

One siren output, up to two
zone inputs

Terminals for connecting hardware sirens or normally closed
(NC) loop switch circuits.

Phone line connection

Allows the panel to communicate with the central monitoring
station and/or remote phone.

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Planning the installation
This section describes system capabilities to help you get familiar with your
system. The planning sheets contain tables that let you record the hardware and
programming configuration of your system. Complete all of the information ahead
of time to help prepare for system installation. See “Sensor names” on page 69
for sensor name segments listed alphabetically and by index number.
Locate the panel where alarm sounds can be heard and where the panel will be
easily accessible for operation. Do not install the panel near a window or door
where it can be reached easily by an intruder.

Planning sensor types and locations
The first step to an easy and successful installation is to decide what areas or
items to protect, which lights to operate, and the best location for the panel,
touchpad, sensors, and sirens. Metal objects, mirrors, and metallic wallpaper can
block signals sent by the wireless sensors. Make sure there are no metal objects
in the way when installing the system.
Use Table 3 below and Table 4 on page 5 to determine the appropriate sensor
type for the sensors you will be adding, and Table 5 on page 7 to document the
planned sensor information. You will need to understand the application for each
sensor.
Table 3: Recommended sensor groups
Device

Recommended sensor group

Indoor motion sensor

15, 17 (intrusion) 18, 20, 25 (chime), 28, or 32 a

Outdoor motion sensor

25 (chime only group) b

Entry/exit door

Interior door

Window sensor

Smoke sensor

26 c

Glassbreak sensor

Key fob

01 b, 03, 06, 07

Simon XT talking touchpad

01 b, 04, 05, 06, 07

Simon XT talking touch screen

00, 01 b & d, 04, 05, 06, 07

CO alarm

34 b

a. Not certified as a primary protection circuit for UL-listed systems and is for supplementary
use only.
b. Has not been investigated by UL.
c. Required for UL-listed residential fire alarm applications.
d. Additional devices employing UTCFS 80 Bit Enhanced Protocol have not been
investigated for use in a UL Listed installation.

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Restoral

00 Fixed panic: 24-hour audible fixed emergency button. Intrusion

1234

01 Portable panic: 24-hour audible portable emergency
button.

Intrusion

1234

02 Fixed panic: 24-hour silent fixed emergency button.
Status light will not blink.

Silent

1234

03 Portable panic: 24-hour silent portable emergency
buttons. Status light will not blink.

Silent

1234

04 Fixed auxiliary: 24-hour auxiliary sensor.

Emergency

1234

05 Fixed auxiliary: 24-hour emergency button. Siren
shut off confirms CS report.

Emergency

1234

06 Portable auxiliary: 24-hour portable auxiliary alert
button.

Emergency

1234

07 Portable auxiliary: 24-hour portable auxiliary button.
Siren shut off confirms CS report.

Emergency

1234

08 Special intrusion: Such as gun cabinets and wall
safes.

Intrusion

1234

09 Special intrusion: Such as gun cabinets and wall
safes.

Intrusion

1234

10 Entry/exit delay: A delay that requires a standard
delay time. Chime.

Intrusion

13 Instant perimeter: Exterior doors and windows.
Chime.

Intrusion

14 Instant interior: Interior door.

Intrusion

234

15 Instant interior: Interior PIR motion sensor.

Intrusion

234

16 Instant interior: Interior door.

Intrusion

17 Instant interior: PIR motion sensor and sound
sensor.

Intrusion

18 Instant interior: Cross-zone PIR motion sensor.

Intrusion

19 Delayed interior: Interior doors that initiate a delay
before going into alarm.

Intrusion

20 Delayed interior: PIR motion sensor that initiates a
delay before going into alarm.

Intrusion

21 Local instant interior: 24-hour local alarm zone
Intrusion
protecting anything that opens and closes. No report.

1234

22 Local delayed interior: Same as group 21, plus
activation initiates a delay before going into alarm.
No report.

1234

Type

Delay

Supervise
d

Table 4: Sensor group characteristics

Name/application

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Siren type

Intrusion

Active in
arming
levels

Restoral

Supervise
d

Delay
I

1234

24 Local instant auxiliary: 24-hour local alarm zone
protecting anything that opens and closes. Sirens
shut off at restoral. No report.

Emergency

1234

25 Local special chime: Notify the user when a door is
opened.

Three
beeps

1234

26 Fire: 24-hour fire, rate-of-rise heat, and smoke
sensor.

Fire

1234

27 Lamp control or other customer feature. No report.

Silent

1234

28 PIR motion sensor, sound sensor, or pressure mat.
RF thermostat. No report.

Silent

1234

29 Auxiliary: Freeze sensor.

Trouble
beeps

1234

32 PIR motion sensor or sound sensor. No report.

Silent

1234

34 Carbon monoxide alarm.

Emergency

1234

35 Entry/exit delay interior PIR motion.

Intrusion

234

36 Special intrusion: Such as gun cabinets and wall
safes. Reports as tamper if tripped.

Intrusion

1234

38 Auxiliary: Water sensor.

Trouble
beeps

1234

39 Local instant interior: 24-hour local alarm zone
Intrusion
protecting anything that opens and closes. No report.

1234

40 Local special chime.

Three
beeps

1234

43 Property/asset management: Notify the user that a
protected asset has moved.
Note: We recommend you use this sensor group in
combination with a Simon XT Talking Touch Screen.

One beep

1234

Type

23 Local instant auxiliary: 24-hour local alarm zone
Emergency
protecting anything that opens and closes. No report.

Name/application

Siren type

Active in
arming
levels

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Table 5: Sensor assignments/locations
Sensor
#

Device

Sensor
group

Sensor name/location

Notes

01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33

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Sensor
#

Device

Sensor
group

Sensor name/location

Notes

34
35
36
37
38
39
40

Cross-zoning
Cross zoning (two-trip) refers to two different group 18 sensors that must be
tripped within two minutes of each other to report an alarm to the central station.
Figure 2 below shows the path of a person walking from the kitchen to the living
room. When the person is detected walking through the kitchen, the motion
sensor in the kitchen is tripped, sounding a local alarm. If motion is detected by
the living room motion sensor within two minutes, an alarm report will be sent to
the central station.
Figure 2: Cross-zone diagram

Note: We do not recommend cross zoning for exit/entry zones. Each zone can
individually protect the intended area.

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System configuration
Table 6 below is a worksheet for you to record the desired values for each
programming option. For each option, the default value, effect of deletion
(pressing Disarm while editing), range, and programming privilege are listed.
Each option is described in more detail in “Programming” on page 36.
In the table, the Access code column indicates what type of access code is
allowed to make changes: D = dealer code, I = installer code, M = master code.
Table 6: Programming menu options
Function

Default

Delete

Range

Access
code

Dealer code

654321,
54321, 4321,
or 321

None

3 to 6 digits

Installer code

654321,
54321, 4321,
or 321

None

3 to 6 digits

D, I

Master code

123456,
12345, 1234,
or 123

None

3 to 6 digits

D, I, M

User code 1

None

3 to 6 digits

D, I, M

User code 2

None

3 to 6 digits

D, I, M

User code 3

None

3 to 6 digits

D, I, M

User code 4

None

3 to 6 digits

D, I, M

User code 5

None

3 to 6 digits

D, I, M

User code 6

None

3 to 6 digits

D, I, M

User code 7

None

3 to 6 digits

D, I, M

User code 8

None

3 to 6 digits

D, I, M

Duress code

None

3 to 6 digits

D, I, M

Code length

3 to 6 digits

Installer
settings

Access codes menu

Security menu
Account number

00000

0 to FFFFFFFFFF

D, I

Downloader code

12345

00000 to 99999

Phone lock

Off

On/Off

Auto arm

On/Off

D, I

Exit extension

On/Off

D, I

Secure arming

Off

On/Off

D, I

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Function

Default

No arm on panel low
battery

Delete

Range

Access
code

Off

On/Off

D, I

Quick exit

Off

On/Off

D, I

Downloader enable

On/Off

D, I, M

Installer
settings

Phone # menu
Phone #1

None

26 digits

Phone #2

None

26 digits

Phone #3

None

26 digits

D, I

Phone #4

None

26 digits

D, I, M

Downloader #

None

26 digits

D, I

Phone options menu
Manual phone test

On/Off

D, I

Fail to communicate

On/Off

D, I

DTMF dialing

On
(touchtone)

On/Off

D, I

300 bps baud rate

On (300 bps)

On/Off

D, I

Ring/hang/ring

RHR or 10
Ring

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

RHR or 10 Rings
RHR(2) or 10
Rings
RHR(3) or 10
Rings
10 Rings
RHR
RHR(2)
RHR(3)
Off

D, I

Dial delay

30 seconds

15 seconds

15 to 45 seconds

D, I

Call waiting code

None

26 digits

D, I

Sensors menu
Learn sensors

D, I

Delete sensors

D, I

Edit sensors

D, I

Reporting menu
Report options
Opening reports

Off

On/Off

D, I

Closing reports

Off

On/Off

D, I

Forced armed

Off

On/Off

D, I

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Function

Default

Delete

Range

AC power failure
report

Off

5 to 254 minutes/Off D, I

Panel Low battery
report

Sensor alarm restoral Off
report

Access
code

On/Off

D, I

•
•
•

D, I

•

Sensor Close
Siren Timeout
System
Disarmed
Off

24-hour sensor
tamper report

Off

On/Off

D, I

Supervisory/ tamper
report

Off

On/Off

D, I

No usage report

Off

2 to 254 days/Off

D, I

Swinger shutdown

On/Off

D, I

Programming report

Off

On/Off

D, I

Fire alarm verification Off

On/Off

D, I

All SIA, All CID,
Alarms SIA, Alarms
CID, Nonalarm SIA,
Nonalarm CID,
Backup SIA, Backup
CID, Voice dialer, or
Off

Off

Installer
settings

Communication modes
Phone 1 report mode Off
Phone 2 report mode Off
Phone 3 report mode Off
Phone 4 report mode Off

D
D, I
D, I

Timers menu
Entry delay

30 seconds

30 to 240 seconds

D, I

Exit delay

60 seconds

45 seconds

45 to 254 seconds

D, I

No activity timeout

Off

2 to 24 hours/Off

D, I

Auto phone test

Off

1 to 254 days/Off

D, I

Supervisory time

12:00 AM

None

12:00 AM (midnight) D, I
to 11:59 PM, None

Alarm cancel window 6 minutes

Off

6 to 255 minutes,
Off

D, I

RF timeout

12 hours

2 to 36 hours

D, I

Fail to open time

Off

12:00 midnight to
11:59 PM, Off

D, I

Fail to close time

Off

12:00 midnight to
11:59 PM, Off

D, I

Siren timeout

5 minutes

Off

2 to 254 minutes,
Off

D, I

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Function

Default

Unvacated premises
Smoke supervision

Delete

Range

Access
code

On/Off

D, I

Off

On/Off

D, I

Installer
settings

Touchpad options menu
Key fob no delay

Off

On/Off

D, I

Panic alarms

On/Off

D, I

Remote touchpad
arming

Off

On/Off

D, I

System options menu
RF jam detect

Off

On/Off

D, I

Demo mode

Off

On/Off

D, I

HW1 function

Interior siren

•
•
•
•
•
•
•

24-hour clock

D
Interior SirenInterior siren
output
Armed-Output
activated when
armed
DisarmedOutput activated
when disarmed
FTC-FTC output
(FTC must be
on)
Alarm-Output
activated for
alarm
Exterior Siren–
Exterior siren
output
Off-No output

Off

On/Off

D, I

Panel piezo beeps

On/Off

D, I, M

Panel voice

On/Off

D, I, M

Panel piezo alarms

On/Off

D, I, M

Trouble beeps

On/Off

D, I

Voice chime

Off

•

D, I,

Siren options menu

•
•
•
Hardwired siren
supervision

Off

Voice chime
(sensor name)
Chime bell
Soft chime bell
Off-No voice
chime

On/Off

D, I

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Function

Default

Panel silent police
panic
Alarm report
verification

Delete

Range

Access
code

Off

On (silent), Off
(audible)

D, I

Off

On/Off

D, I

Installer
settings

Audio verification menu
•
•
•

Instant mode
Callback mode
Off

Audio mode

Off

Fire shutdown

Off

On/Off

D, I

Fire enabled AVM

On/Off

D, I

Panic talk

Off

On/Off

D, I

Vox receiver gain

1 to 32

D, I

Vox microphone gain 24

1 to 64

D, I

Vox microphone gain 64
range

1 to 64

D, I

Manual microphone
gain

1 to 64

D, I

System test menu
Sensor test

D, I, M

Communication test

D, I, M

System download

D, I, M

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Installation
Mounting
Figure 3: XTi chassis and trim ring

To mount the panel on a wall:
1. Lay the panel flat on a table.
2. Remove trim ring (B in Figure 3 above) from panel by lifting at notch (C in
Figure 3 above).
3. Separate the panel chassis from the mounting plate by lifting up on the tabs
(A in Figure 3 above) and swinging the chassis open.
4. Choose a panel location.
5. Run all necessary power, phone, siren, and hardwired contact wires to the
desired panel location.
Note: When choosing the AC outlet location for the AC power transformer,
make sure the outlet is not controlled by a switch or that it is not part of a
ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI).
6. Hold the mounting plate against the wall and mark the mounting hole
locations (Figure 4 on page 15) with a pencil.
Note: Mark both mounting holes in the middle of the mounting slot. This will
allow better adjustment of the panel before securing it to the wall.

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Figure 4: Mounting holes

7. Secure the mounting screws (provided) to the locations on the wall marked in
step 6. Do not tighten the screws. Leave enough clearance to mount the
mounting plate.
Note: Use wall anchors if no studs are present.
8. Mount the mounting plate to the wall. Insert the top mounting hole first, then
the bottom hole. Adjust the fit to make sure the mounting plate is level. Hold
the mounting plate in place and tighten the screws.
9. Hang the panel chassis on the mounting plate at the plastic hinges, swing the
chassis up to the mounting plate and engage at the tabs (A in Figure 3 on
page 14).
10. Insert the two supplied screws through the tabs (A in Figure 3 on page 14) to
secure the mounting plate to the panel chassis. Tighten the screws.
11. Reattach the trim ring.

Connecting hardwired devices
The panel has five screw terminals, two battery terminals, and two telephone
connections. The screw terminals connect the AC power, sirens, and/or
hardwired detectors.

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Figure 5: Wiring terminals

Program sensors and devices before you install them. Follow the instructions in
“Sensors” on page 43 to add the sensors to panel memory.
The HW1 I/O terminal is dual purpose and can be used for either siren or
hardwired contact connections. The HW2 in terminal is an input only.
Interior sirens
From the factory, the HW1 I/O input is set up for interior siren operation (status
and alarm sounds). The HW1&2 DC out terminal provides the positive (+)
voltage.
Note: The total current available from the HW1&2 DC out terminal is 250 mA at
up to 120ºF (49ºC). A 24-hour battery standby will be met with a maximum load
of 250 mA.
With hardwired siren supervision turned on, sirens connected to HW1 I/O are
supervised and require a 4.7-kohm resistor in the circuit. If this terminal is not
used, turn hardwired siren supervision off.
Hardwired interior siren
Interior sirens must always be wired with a resistor in the circuit. For circuit
supervision, which allows the panel to detect if the siren wire is cut (open), the
hardwired siren supervision option must be turned on.
Note: Do not install the resistor at the panel terminals. This does not provide
supervision of the wire.
Connect the hardwired interior siren (13-374) to the panel using a 4.7 kohm
resistor (included with the siren) as shown in Figure 6 on page 17. The resistor
must be connected across the siren wires as close to the siren as possible.

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Figure 6: Hardwired interior siren with supervision

Exterior sirens
For an exterior siren, reprogram HW1 to Exterior Siren on Option 6. See Wiring
diagram.
Hardwired contacts
To set up HW1 I/O and/or HW2 for hardwired contacts, make the required
connections described below, and then proceed to “Programming” on page 36 to
add (learn) them into panel memory.
You can connect hardwired reed switches (normally closed loop only) to HW1 I/O
(if not being used for a hardwired siren) and/or HW2 in.
Note: Connect only normally closed (NC) reed switches to HW1 I/O and/or HW2
in. Other types of hardwired detectors should not be used.
The total resistance of the wired loop must not exceed 3 ohms. This allows you
to use up to 200 ft. (61 m) of two-conductor, 22-gauge stranded wire.
Connect hardwired reed switches to the panel using a 47-kohm resistor (not a
4.7-kohm resistor) as shown in Figure 7 on page 18. The resistor must be
connected at the last switch in the circuit.

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Figure 7: Normally closed hardwired reed switches

Note: Do not install the resistor at the panel terminals. This does not provide
supervision of the wire.

Wiring a phone line to the panel
You can connect a phone line to the panel for systems monitored by a central
monitoring station or systems that notify users by a voice event notification.
DSL (digital subscriber line) allows the use of multiple devices on a single phone
line simultaneously. For DSL environments, connect the panel line-in jack to an
available phone jack on the premises. You may also need an inline filter to
ensure panel reporting is successful.
Note: Avoid connecting the panel to a standard phone (voice) line as other
devices on the line can prevent reports from going through.
Figure 8: Phone connectors

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Full line seizure
Full line seizure allows the panel to take over (seize) the phone line, even if
another device on the line is in use. This method requires that the panel be wired
before all other phones, answering machines, computers, or other devices on the
phone line.
Use the RJ31X (CA-38A) jack when wiring for full line seizure. You can then
quickly and easily disconnect the panel from the phone line in case the panel
disables the phone line due to a malfunction.
To wire full line seizure with an RJ31X:
1. Run a four-conductor cable from the premises Telco block to the RJ31X (see
Figure 9 below).
2. Connect the four-conductor cable wire to the RJ31X.
3. Disconnect the green and red premises phone jack wires from the Telco block
and splice them to the four-conductor cable black and white (or yellow) wires.
Use weatherproof wire connectors for these splices.
4. Connect the four-conductor cable green and red wires to the Telco block TIP
(+) and red to RING (-) posts.
5. Connect the phone cord included with the panel to the RJ31X and the panel
LINE jack.
Figure 9: Full line seizure wiring with RJ31X
Phone cord
To RJ45 connector (LINE)

BRN

GRY

RJ31X

White

TIP

RING

(+)

(-)

Green

Red

Black

White (or Yellow)

Green

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Green

Black

Telco block

(or Yellow)

RED

GRN

Four-conductor cable

Red

Full line seizure wiring with one premises phone
If a single phone is all that exists on the premises, full line seizure can be
accomplished without an RJ31X.
1. Disconnect the phone from the premises phone jack and plug it into the panel
PHONE jack. This jack is disconnected automatically whenever the panel
reports.
2. Connect the included phone cord to the panel LINE jack and the premises
phone jack.
Note: If customers add phones or other phone devices to another phone jack, full
line seizure no longer exists. Inform them to contact you if they want to add a
phone or other device so that you can rewire for full line seizure by adding an
RJ31X.

Wiring the power transformer
Connect the power transformer to the two 9 VAC in terminals on the panel.
Note: System can only be powered up using AC power, not battery power. The
red battery icon may appear when system first powers up and will disappear after
some time.
Figure 10: Transformer connections

Do not plug in the transformer at this time. When applying power to the panel
connect the battery first, and then plug in the AC power transformer. This
sequence prevents a battery fault condition.
Note: Maximum battery charge current is 120 mA. It may take up to 36 hours for
a new battery to fully change.

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To remove and install the backup battery (6 VDC, 2.1 Ah):
Figure 11: Battery installation

Note: It is recommended that the backup battery be replaced every 3-5 years.
1. Remove AC power from the panel.
2. Disconnect the existing battery (A in Figure 11 above) from the battery
connector (B in Figure 11 above).
3. Remove the existing battery by reaching under the battery, next to the plastic
latch (D in Figure 11 above), with a finger and pulling up.
Note: Do not try to push the plastic latch back to remove the battery.
4. Insert the new battery into the battery compartment and snap into place.
5. Plug the battery connector into the panel.
Caution: Do not connect the battery until you are ready to power up the panel.

Resetting memory to factory defaults
If you need to reset memory to factory defaults, follow the steps below.
To reset the panel to factory defaults:
1. Remove the trim ring.
2. Open the panel cover.
3. Unplug the transformer and disconnect the battery.

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4. Press and hold the reset button (D in Figure 3 on page 14) on the left side of
the panel.
5. Plug in the transformer to the panel while holding the reset button and
keeping the panel cover open.
6. Release the button.
7. Plug in the battery and close the panel cover.
8. Replace the trim ring.

Applying AC power
The panel will not power up on battery power only. AC power is required to
power up the panel.
Make sure the outlet is not controlled by a switch or that it is not part of a ground
fault circuit interrupt (GFCI).
Note: For Canadian installations, plug the transformer into the wall outlet.
1. Remove the center screw from the outlet cover plate and hold the cover plate
in place.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when securing the transformer to a metal outlet
cover. You could receive a serious shock if a metal outlet cover drops down onto
the prongs of the plug.
2. Plug the transformer into the lower receptacle of the outlet so that the hole in
the transformer tab lines up with the outlet cover screw hole.
3. Insert the cover plate screw through the transformer tab and the outlet cover
plate. Tighten the screw.
Note: Upon initial installation, the battery may not be fully charged for as long
as 36 hours. A low battery icon will be present and trouble beeps will sound
until the battery is sufficiently charged. After the initial charge, should the
panel lose AC Power and experience a low battery condition, the icon will
appear and trouble beeps will sound unless silenced. You can silence trouble
beeps by:
•

Arming or disarming the system.
or

• Pressing the STATUS & SETTINGS icon and pressing LISTEN next to
Panel Status.
This will disable the sounder for 4 hours but the trouble indication will remain
until the battery is recharged.

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Designer template
The designer template is the adhesive-backed plastic template that covers the
front of the Simon XTi panel.
Caution: The authorized designer template and its installation are integral parts
to the reliability of the system. Replacement of the authorized designer template
should be done by the security system installer.
Removing the designer template
1. Remove all power (both battery and AC). Use proper ESD protection
practices when replacing the designer template.
2. Remove trim ring from the panel by lifting at notch (D in Figure 13 on page
24).
3. Lift a corner of the template and peel back until it is removed from the front of
the panel.
Installing the designer template
Figure 12: Designer template front

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Figure 13: Panel cover

1. Before installing a designer template, ensure that both the display screen and
cover surface are free of any lint. Wipe the surface down with a lint-free cloth.
2. Turn over the template to the back side (paper-backed adhesive side).
3. Position the template so the two alignment holes (A in Figure 12 on page 23)
are vertically located on your left side.
4. Starting at one of the left hand corners, partially peel back the paper backing
about 2 -3 inches to the right (F in Figure 14 below) exposing both of the two
alignment holes (E in Figure 14 below). Crease and flatten the partially
removed paper backing against the back of the template.
Figure 14: Designer template back

5. Turn over the template to the front (cosmetic) side.
6. Position the two alignment holes in the template (A in Figure 12 on page 23)
over the two pins (C in Figure 13 above) located on the cover of the panel.

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7. Lightly press down on the left side of the template. Once located, reach under
the template and remove the remainder of the paper backing (F in Figure 14
on page 24).
8. Press down with your thumb on the template from left to right, removing any
air bubbles and ensuring proper adhesion.
9. After the template is adhered to the front of the panel, remove protective film
from front of template by pulling on tab (B in Figure 12 on page 23) in upper
right hand corner.
10. Replace the plastic trim ring on panel.

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System configuration
The control panel provides the main processing unit for all system functions. The
programming of system options and features is menu-driven. All installer options
are set in the Programming menu, except for setting the system time and date.
Figure 15 below shows the Simon XTi front panel.
Figure 15: Simon XTi front panel

Note: The touch screen in Figure 15 above is an example. The touch screen and
system being installed may be configured differently.
Table 7 below explains the panel keys and features.
Table 7: Simon XTi panel keys and features
Item

Description

Piezo siren

Provides alarm beeps and status beeps. Fire and intrusion alarm beeps are
always played at high volume, while the volume of status beeps is
programmable.

Touch screen

Provides a graphical user interface for programming and system operation.

Microphone

Used to communicate with the central monitoring station after an alarm.

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Description

Speaker

Provides voice output and sounds key beeps. The panel speaks arming level
change, system status, and voice chime sensor trips. The panel voice is also
used for voice reporting and remote phone control.
To access the emergency screen and select the appropriate icon (Panic, Police,
or Fire), press EMERGENCY in the top left corner of the touch screen.

Time

The current system time.
Depicts the status of the AC and battery. A green power cord icon represents
AC power to the system. A red battery icon represents low battery power to the
system. A green battery icon represents full battery power to the system.
This will appear on the home screen in the event of an alarm. Messages will
also display on this icon describing what caused the alarm. Press this icon to
cancel the alarm.
These four icons depict the status of the sensors installed in your system.
•
•
•

A green check indicates sensors are closed or no recent activity detected.
A red exclamation indicates sensors are open or recent activity has been
detected.
If the icon shows N/A, your system is not configured to support that type of
sensor.

Pressing these icons will open a new screen to provide more detail.

Press this icon to access the Arming Screen.

One of these icons will display depending on your arming level. Press to turn off
intrusion/burglary protection for your system. Only intrusion/burglary sensors are
disarmed. Environmental sensors, such as smoke and carbon monoxide
detectors, stay active at all times Enter your code in the keypad screen that
appears. If you enter an incorrect code, press the Clear icon and enter the
correct code.
Note: In certain configurations with third party modems, the Motion Only Arming
icon may not be shown.
Press to access the Status & Settings screen.

To enter the Status & Settings screen, press the
corner of the touch screen.

icon in the bottom right

Press the Close icon to exit a menu or option edit mode and navigate up one
level. Pressing the Close icon while in the top menu level exits the system menu
level. The panel automatically exits the system menu after a few seconds of
inactivity if no access code has been entered yet. After an access code has been
entered to access a code-protected area of the system menu, the timeout is four
minutes.

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Status & Settings menu navigation
Each menu contains a list of options and/or submenus. Press the
icons
to navigate up and down the list of options and submenus in that menu. Pressing
Close exits a menu and goes to the next higher level.
Programming options are arranged in a menu structure as outlined in Table 8
below. The top menu contains several features, as well as the Programming
menu. When accessing the Direct Bypass, Programming, or System Tests menu,
the panel prompts you to enter an access code. To continue, enter the dealer,
installer or master code, and then press OK.
A gold icon indicates an option is selected.
A blue icon indicates an option is not selected.
Table 8: Status & Settings menu structure
Event history
Direct bypass
Panel status
Chime
Note: This option may or
may not appear depending
on panel programming.
Special Chime
Note: This option may or
may not appear depending
on panel programming.
Lights
Note: Has not been
investigated by UL.
Door lock
Note: Has not been
investigated by UL
Voice volume
Beep volume
Brightness
Default screen
Calibration
Help
Set date/time
System tests

Sensor test
Comm test

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Programming

Access codes

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

Security

Account number, Downloader code, Phone lock,
Auto arm, Exit extension, Secure arming, No arm
on panel low battery, Quick exit, Downloader
enable, supervisory protest

Phone
numbers

Phone #1, Phone #2, Phone #3, Phone #4

Phone options Manual phone test, Fail to communicate, DTMF
dialing, 300 bps baud rate, Ring/hang/ring, Dialer
delay, Call waiting code, Line cut detect (not
available)
Sensors

Learn sensor, Delete sensor, Edit sensor

Reporting

Report options: Opening report, Closing report,
Force armed report, AC power failure report, Panel
low battery report, Sensor alarm restoral report, 24hour sensor tamper, Supervisory/tamper report, No
usage report, Swinger shutdown, Programming
report, Fire alarm verification
Communication modes: Phone 1 reports, Phone 2
reports, Phone 3 reports, Phone 4 reports

Timers

Entry delay, Exit delay, No activity timeout, Auto
phone test, Supervisory time, Alarm cancel window,
RF timeout, Fail to open time, Fail to close time,
Siren timeout, Unvacated premises, Smoke sensor
supervision

Touchpad
options

Keyfob no delay, Panel panic alarms, Remote
touchpad arming

System
options

RF jam detect, Demo mode, HW1 I/O, 24-hour
clock format

Siren options

Piezo beeps, Panel voice, Panel piezo alarm,
Trouble beeps, Voice chime, Status beeps vol, HW
siren sup, Speaker volume, Silent police panic,
Alarm report verify

Auto
verification

Audio mode, Fire shutdown, Panic talk, VOX
receiver gain, VOX microphone gain, VOX gain
range, Manual microphone gain

System tests

Sensor test, Communication test, Initiate download
call

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Event history
To view event history:
From the Status & Settings screen, press SHOW next to Event History. The
Event History screen displays a history of all events recorded by the XTi system.

Note: If a # appears in the Event History list, the event was not sent to the central
station.
Direct bypass
To direct bypass a sensor:
1. From the Status & Settings screen, press SELECT next to Direct Bypass.

2. Enter the master code (see Table 10 on page 37).
3. Next to the sensor name, select Bypass to bypass the selected sensor, or Not
bypassed to not bypass the selected sensor.
Panel status
To listen to the panel status:
From the Status & Settings screen, press LISTEN next to Panel Status. The
panel will announce the current status.
To clear the panel status:
From the Status & Settings screen, press CLEAR next to Panel Status.
Lights
To control lights programmed into the system:
1. From the Status & Settings screen, press CONTROL next to Lights.

Note: If no lights are programmed into the system, the following screen will
appear:

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2. From the Lights screen, choose the following options:
•

Press ALL ON to turn on all system programmed lights.

•

Press ALL OFF to turn off all system programmed lights.

•

Press ON next to a designated light to turn that specific light on.

•

Press OFF next to a designated light to turn that specific light off.

3. Press CLOSE to exit Lights screen.
Door lock
To control door locks programmed into the system:
1. From the Status & Settings screen, press CONTROL next to Door Lock.

Note: If no door locks are programmed into the system, the following screen
will appear.

2. From the Door Locks screen, choose the following options:
•

Press LOCK ALL to lock all system programmed door.

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Press UNLOCK ALL to unlock all system programmed lights.

•

Press LOCK next to a designated door to lock that specific door.

•

Press UNLOCK next to a designated door to unlock that specific door.
Note: Open doors appear in red text.

3. Press CLOSE to exit Door Locks screen.
Voice volume
To adjust voice volume:
From the Status & Settings screen, next to Voice Volume, press the left arrow to
lower the voice volume and the right arrow to raise the voice volume. The bars
between the arrows register the volume level. No bars is off. Four bars is loudest.

Beep volume
To adjust beep volume:
From the Status & Settings screen, next to Beep Volume, press the left arrow to
lower the beep volume and the right arrow to raise the beep volume. The bars
between the arrows register the volume level. One bar is softest. Four bars is
loudest.

Brightness
To adjust brightness:
From the Status & Settings screen, next to Brightness, press the left arrow to
make the screen less bright and the right arrow to make the screen more bright.
The bars between the arrows register the brightness level. One bar is least
bright. Four bars is brightest.

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Default screen
To change the default screen:
From the Status & Settings screen, press MAIN or BLANK next to Default
Screen. To make options visible on a blank screen, touch anywhere on the
screen. The screen will stay visible for two minutes before returning to blank
mode, if untouched.

Calibration
Normally you will not need to calibrate the touch screen, but if the touch screen
icons do not respond correctly, follow the instructions below.
To calibrate the screen:
1. From the Status & Settings screen, press SHOW next to Calibration.

2. Touch the center of the cross using a soft, fine point as it appears in each
corner of the screen.

After the cross in the fourth corner (bottom right) is pressed, the user will be
returned to the Status & Settings screen.
If you cannot access the calibration using the above procedure, use the following
steps:
1. Remove the trim ring from the front of the panel.
2. Press and hold the Reset button (D in Figure 3 on page 14).
3. Press and hold anywhere on the screen.
4. While you are pressing the screen, release the Reset button.
5. Follow the calibration prompts.

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Help
To access the Help screens:
1. From the Status & Setting screen, press the HELP icon.

2. From the SYSTEM HELP screen, choose the help topic to search.

3. Press

and

to scroll through help topics.

4. Press CLOSE to return to the previous screen.
Set time and date
If the panel loses both AC and battery power, upon power restoral the system
time will reset to midnight and the date will reset to 1 - 1 - 2000, indicating it has
not been set correctly.
Time format is: hour/minute/a.m. or p.m.
Date format is: month/day/year:
To set the time
1. From the Status & Settings screen, select Set Date/Time.
2. Enter access code.
3. From the Set Date/Time screen press the first box to set the hour and press
SAVE.
4. Press the second box to set the minutes and press SAVE.
5. Press a.m/p.m. box to toggle a.m./p.m. setting.

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To set the date
1. From the Set Date/Time screen press the first box in the second row to set
the month and press SAVE.
2. Press the second box to set the day and press SAVE.
3. Press the third box and enter the year and press SAVE.
4. Press CLOSE repeatedly to exit.
Version
To display the system’s firmware version, touch screen version, and copyright
information, scroll until the display shows Version on the bottom of the screen.

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Programming
To enter programming:
1. From the Status & Settings screen, press
option.

to scroll to the Programming

2. Press Enter.
3. Enter the dealer or installer code (see Table 9 below) and press OK.
Note: You have four seconds between number presses to enter the code or
you will be returned to the home screen.
Note: Do not remove the panel power within 30 seconds of exiting program
mode.
Table 9: Simon XTi programming codes
Code

Description

Dealer code

You can use the dealer code to program all system functions,
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, HW1 function.

The following sections describe the programming options in the Programming
submenus.

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Access codes
To add/edit access codes:
1. From the Programming screen, press ACCESS CODES.
2. To add or edit an access code, press the white field next to the access code.

3. Enter the new/edited code on the numbered keypad and press SAVE.
4. Press CLOSE repeatedly to exit menus
Table 10: Access Codes menu
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.
If you change the dealer code and enter program mode with the
installer code, the installer will 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.

Installer code

4321

You can use the installer code to program most installer options,
except for high-security dealer options.

Master code

1234

You can use the master to arm/disarm, enter user programming,
and bypass sensors.

User codes 1 to
8

Blank

You can use the user codes to arm/disarm the system.

Duress code

Blank

Use the duress code in place of the master or user code to cause
a silent alarm.

Code length

Four
digits

Codes can be three to six digits long.

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Security
To add/edit account number or downloader code:
1. From the Programming screen, press SECURITY.
2. To add or edit an account number or downloader code, press the white field
next to account number or downloader code.

3. Enter the new/edited code on the numbered keypad and press SAVE.

Note: The account number can be alphanumeric. To enter letters, press the
ABC icon. To enter numbers press the 123 icon.
To edit phone lock, auto arm, exit extension, secure arming, no arm on low
battery, quick exit, and downloader enable options:
1. From the Programming screen, press SECURITY.
2. To turn on an option, press
Note:

. To turn off an option, press

indicates the option is turned on.

3. Press CLOSE repeatedly to exit menus.
Table 11: Security menu
Function

Default

Description

Account
number

00000

Lets you program up to a 10-character alphanumeric account number or
delete an existing account number by pressing Disarm. You can enter
numerical digits sequentially. Account numbers with letters A through F,
or numbers 0 through 9 (or a combination of those letters and numbers)
are only supported.

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Function

Default

Description

Downloader
code

12345

Lets you set a unique five-digit code that is required for initiating
Enterprise Downloader sessions. The code must be five digits long and
can range from 00000 to 99999. The downloader code must match the
downloader access code in the Enterprise account to perform Enterprise
sessions.

Phone lock

Off

Prevents resetting of phone/reporting related options when a memory
clear is preformed (on) or resets these options to their default values
when a memory clear is performed (off). The following are not reset
when on: account number, dealer code, code length, call wait cancel,
phone numbers 1 and 2, phone report modes 1 to 4, phone lock,
downloader phone number and downloader code.

Auto arm

Determines how long the system protests (announces open/failed
sensors) when attempting to arm with open/failed sensors, before
bypassing these sensors and automatically arming the rest of the
system. The panel protests an arming attempt when it has not received
a restore (close) signal from sensors learned into restore-specific sensor
groups. Sensors learned into group 26 (fire) cannot be bypassed.
When this option is on, the panel announces all open/failed sensors
repeatedly for four minutes, then automatically bypasses the open
sensors and arms the rest of the system. If a sensor is opened during
the exit delay and then left open, the panel will go into alarm after the
exit delay has expired. This option must be on for unvacated premises
and exit extension to work correctly.
When the option is off, the panel displays all open/failed sensors once,
then automatically bypasses the open sensors and arms the rest of the
system after the exit delay has expired. If other sensors are opened
during the exit delay, they will also be bypassed if left open.
If group 13 (instant perimeter) sensors are opened during the exit delay,
the panel goes into immediate alarm.

Exit extend

Determines whether the panel restarts the exit delay time if you enter
the armed premises during the initial exit delay period (on), or not (off).
Turning on this feature allows you to reenter during the exit delay period,
without disarming and then rearming the system. Turning off this feature
requires you to disarm and rearm the system.
Note: Auto arm must be on for this option to work.

Secure
arming

Off

Determines whether an access code is required when arming the
system (on), or not (off). This option does not affect key fob arm/disarm
operation.

No arm on
low battery

Off

Determines whether the system protests arming if a low CPU battery
condition exists (on), or not (off).

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Function

Default

Description

Quick exit

Off

Determines whether pressing Disarm when the system is armed
activates the exit delay time to allow exit and reentry without disarming
the system (on), or not (off). This feature is useful if you want to step
outside briefly and return. If the system is armed and you press Disarm,
the panel announces Exit Time is On, and sounds exit delay beeps. This
allows a designated entry/exit door to open for up to two minutes without
causing alarm. When the door is closed, the beeps stop and the door is
armed again.

Downloader
enable

Enables programming of system options with downloader software.

Phone numbers
To add/edit phone numbers:
1. From the Programming screen, press PHONE NUMBERS.
2. To add or edit a phone number, press the white field next to the phone
number.

3. Enter the new/edited phone number on the numbered keypad and press
SAVE.
4. Press CLOSE repeatedly to exit menus.
Table 12: Phone Numbers menu
Function

Default

Description

Phone #1

Blank

Phone #2

Blank

Lets you program up to a 26-digit central monitoring station receiver/
voice event notification phone number for monitored systems. Phone
digits can be 0 to 9, *, #, or a pause (P).

Phone #3

Blank

Phone #4

Blank

Downloader #

Blank

To delete the phone number, press Delete on the keypad while editing
a phone digit. To add a pause to the phone number, press Pause on
the keypad.
Lets you program up to a 26-digit phone number for the Enterprise
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Phone options
To edit manual phone test, fail to communicate, DTMF dialing, and 300 BPS
enabled options:
1. From the Programming screen, press PHONE OPTIONS.

2. To turn on an option, press
Note:

. To turn off an option, press

indicates the option is turned on.

3. Press CLOSE repeatedly to exit menus.
To edit ring hang ring option:
1. From the Phone Options screen, press the white field next to Ring Hang Ring.
2. To turn on an option, press
Note:

. To turn off an option, press

indicates the option is turned on.

3. Press CLOSE repeatedly to exit menus.
To edit dialer delay option:
1. From the Phone Options screen, press the white field next to Dialer Delay.
2. Enter the new/edited dialer delay time on the numbered keypad and press
SAVE.
3. Press CLOSE repeatedly to exit menus.
To edit the call waiting # option:
1. From the Phone Options screen, press the white field next to Call Waiting #.
2. Enter the new/edited call waiting # on the numbered keypad and press SAVE.
3. Press CLOSE repeatedly to exit menus.

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Table 13: Phone Options menu
Function

Default

Description

Man phone
test

Determines whether you can perform a manual communication test to
verify communication to a central station/voice dial (on), or not (off). If
you have all four phone numbers programmed, it should send a test
report to all four before showing that the test is okay.

FTC

Determines whether the panel and interior sirens sound trouble beeps
if it is unable to successfully send a report to a central station (on), or
not (off).

DTMF dial

Determines whether the panel uses DTMF (on) or pulse (off) for
dialing programmed phone numbers.

300 bps
enabled

Determines whether the baud rate used by the panel for central
station communication is 300 bps (on), or 110 bps (off).

Ring hang ring

RHR or
10
Rings

Determines when the panel answers a remote phone access or
Enterprise call. Depending on whether an answering machine exists
at the panel location, offsite access to the panel can be done with a
series of phone calls or just one. For offsite access where an
answering machine does not exist, the user or Enterprise operator
simply calls the panel location once and listens for 10 rings. The panel
should answer after the tenth ring.
For offsite access where an answering machine exists, the user or
Enterprise operator must call the panel location, and then let the
phone ring once and hang up. Wait at least 10 seconds but not more
than 40, and then call the panel location again. The panel should
answer on the first ring.
Ring/hang/ring setting number and sequence of rings after which the
panel answers:
•
•

RHR or 10 Rings = Ring/hang/ring or ten rings
RHR(2) or 10 Rings = Ring/hang/ring/hang/ring or ten rings

•

RHR(3) or 10 Rings = Ring/hang/ring/hang/ring/hang/ring or ten
rings
10 Rings = Ten rings
RHR = Ring/hang/ring
RHR(2) = Ring/hang/ring/hang/ring
RHR(3) = Ring/hang/ring/hang/ring/hang/ring
Off = Disabled, no remote (offsite) access

•
•
•
•
•
Dial delay

30
Determines whether the panel delays dialing programmed phone
seconds numbers before sending report (on).
If opening (disarming) reports is on, the panel does not delay dialing if
the system is disarmed before the delay time expires. The panel dials
immediately for both the alarm and opening report.
Regardless of this option setting, the panel always dials immediately
for fire alarms, AC power failure, and low battery reports.

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Function

Default

Description

Call waiting #

Off

The call waiting number is dialed by the panel before a phone number
to disable call waiting. If the end-user has call waiting, we recommend
you change this option from its default.
CAUTION: Changing this option from its default without call waiting
will prohibit the panel from calling the central station.
The call waiting code is programmed the same way as a dialer
number.

Sensors
Table 14: Sensors menu
Function

Description

Learn sensors

Adds (learns) sensors to panel memory.

Delete sensors

Deletes sensors from panel memory.

Edit sensors

Edits sensor information in panel memory.

The following instructions tell how to add (learn) 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. Table 15 on page 45 below
describes the programming method for each device.
To learn (program) and edit a sensor:
1. From the Programming screen, press SENSORS.
2. From the Sensors screen, press LEARN SENSORS.

3. Press the sensor program button or release the sensor tamper switch. The
Edit Sensor screen will appear.

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4. To change the sensor number, press EDIT next to Sensor Number, enter the
new sensor number, and press SAVE.
Note: The sensor number can only be edited during sensor learning.
5. To change the sensor group, press EDIT next to Sensor Group, enter the new
sensor group, and press SAVE.
6. To change the sensor name, press EDIT next to Sensor Name, press EDIT
next to the item number to be changed, scroll through and press the correct
name from the list, and press SAVE.
Note: Default the screen to List and not Keypad. This gives the user the list of
stored sensor names.

7. Press SAVE to save the changes.
8. Press CLOSE to return to the Sensors screen.
To delete a sensor:
1. From the Programming screen, press SENSORS.
2. From the Sensors screen, press DELETE SENSORS.

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3. Press DELETE next to the sensor to be deleted.
4. Press CLOSE to return to the Sensors screen.
Mounting Recommendations:
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Where possible, install sensors within 100 feet (30 m) of the receiver. While a
transmitter and receiver combination may have an open-air range of 500 feet
(152 m) or more, the environment at the installation site may have a
significant effect on operational range. Changing a sensor or receiver location
can improve wireless communication.

•

Avoid mounting sensors or receivers in areas where they will be exposed to
moisture or where the operating temperature range will exceed the specified
range (10 to 120 °F).

•

Avoid mounting the sensor or receiver in areas with a large quantity of metal
or electrical wiring. For example: within 1 meter of AC distribution panel (fuse
box), HVAC duct work.

•

Avoid mounting the sensor or receiver directly on metal.

•

The Simon XTi system should not be mounted within 3 meters of any other
RF equipment (RF music system transmitter, wireless router/modem, etc.).

Note: Refer to specific sensor installation instructions for complete operation and
testing details.
Table 15: Device programming
Device

To program

Door/window sensor

Press the button on the top of the sensor (cover removed) or
trip the tamper.

Motion sensor

Press the button on the back of the sensor (mounting plate
removed) or trip the tamper.

Smoke detector

Trip the tamper, press the test button, remove the detector from
its base, or put the smoke detector into alarm.

Hardwired sensor

Separate the sensor from its magnet.

Glassbreak sensor

Trip the tamper switch on the sensor.

CO alarm

Trip the wall tamper by removing the sensor body from the
mounting plate.

Simon XT talking touch screen

1. Press the Settings icon.
2. Press the Down arrow until the Clear and Enroll icon
appears.
3. Press the Clear and Enroll icon. The touch screen should
indicate it is waiting for enrollment.

Simon XT talking touchpad

Press the Lights off button on the touchpad six times in rapid
succession. On the sixth press, the touchpad makes a longer
beep.

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Device

To program

Key fob

Press the Lock and Unlock buttons at the same time.

Note: If you are installing a sensor on a gun case, jewelry box, or a similar case,
and the sensor is active in level one, you must bypass the sensor to avoid putting
the panel into alarm when the sensor and the magnet are separated.
Sensor association with the graphical interface icons
Figure 16: At a glance icons

The at-a-glance icons (see Figure 16 above) Door, Window, Motions, and
Property, found on the Simon XTi (and remotely connected Talking Two-Way
Touch Screens) are associated with sensors, given a set of rules.
•

The default state for a disassociated at-a-glance icon is N/A.

•

Any learned-in sensor (regardless of type or group) with a sensor name that
includes the word “window” or “door” from the text library will automatically
associate respectively with the at-a-glance Doors and Window icons.
Example, a door-window sensor learned in, and physically attached to a door,
with Front Door as its name, group 10 as its type will be associated with the
Doors icon on the graphical interface. In contrast, a door-window sensor
learned in, and physically attached to a door, with Utility Room as its name,
group 10 as its type will NOT be associated with the Doors icon. It would be
associated with the property icon on the graphical interface.

•

Any learned-in sensor (regardless of type or name) with a group type of 17,
18, 20, or 28, will associate with the at-a-glance Motions icon. Depending on
the location of the screen, a typical use for this feature would be to identify
motion before entering the building (if placed in a garage), or alerting to
motion downstairs from the master bedroom, if the system wasn't armed. The
Motion icon will clear after 10 minutes of inactivity.

•

Any sensor that is not associated with the Doors, Window, or Motions icons
based on the preceding rules is automatically associated to a Property icon.

•

The Property Icon supports two different sensor group types restoral, and
non-restoral. Restoral based sensors provide clear indication of event start
and stop. An example is a flood sensor. The flood sensor will associate with
the Property icon and continue to report as “Changed" when water is detected
and remains detected by the sensor. When the water condition clears, the

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Property icon Open will clear. Non-restoral based sensors, provide indication
of event start, but not stop. An example is tilt switch/garage door sensor that
determines if something that it is attached to the sensor, like a boat trailer has
moved. The tilt sensor will associate with the Property icon and will report as
"Changed" when movement is detected the first time. Upon user
acknowledgement of the event by pressing the Property icon, the Changed
state is returned to No Change.
Common associations of icons and sensors
•

Exteriors motions for use in driveways for non-reporting, informational
purposes can be associated with the Property icon using group types 40 or
43.

•

Water sensors learned group 29 will alarm immediately upon activation; if
informational detection is desired without reporting, use group 40.

•

Freeze sensors learned group 38 will alarm immediately upon activation; if
informational detection is desired without reporting, use group 40.

•

Tilt sensors can be used as a means to provide asset monitoring associated
with the Property icons with the use of group type 43.

Reporting
To turn on/off reporting options:
1. From the Programming screen, press REPORTING.

2. From the Reporting screen, select REPORTING OPTIONS.

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3. To turn on an option, press
Note:

. To turn off an option, press

indicates the option is turned on.

4. Press CLOSE to return to the Reporting screen.
Table 16: Reporting menu
Option

Default

Description

Opening reports

Off

Determines whether the panel sends opening reports to a central
station whenever the system is disarmed (on), or not (off). The
User number will be reported as zone number. Key fobs learned
into zones 1 to 40 will report as that zone.
Dealer code = 44, Installer code = 45, Master code = 46, User
code 1 = 47, User code 2 = 48, User code 3 = 49, User code 4 =
50, User code 5 = 51, User code 6 = 52, User code 7 = 53, User
code 8 = 54, Duress code = 55

Closing reports

Off

Determines whether the panel sends closing reports to a central
station whenever the system is armed (on), or not (off). The User
number will be reported as the zone number. Key fobs learned
into zones 1 to 40 will report as that zone.
Dealer code = 44, Installer code = 45, Master code = 46, User
code 1 = 47, User code 2 = 48, User code 3 = 49, User code 4 =
50, User code 5 = 51, User code 6 = 52, User code 7 = 53, User
code 8 = 54, Duress code = 55

Force armed

Off

Determines whether the panel sends by force armed report to a
central station if the user bypasses protesting sensors (indirect
bypass) when arming the system (on), or not (off).

AC Power failure
Report

Off

Determines whether the panel sends AC power failure reports to a
central station after the programmed time expires. The time can
be set from 005 to 254 minutes.
When the panel is without AC power for 30 seconds, the panel
screen turns off.
When the panel is without AC power for the programmed time, an
AC power failure is reported.
The panel reports an AC power restoral when AC power returns to
the panel.

Panel Low Battery
Report

Determines whether the panel sends a low CPU battery report to
the central station when the panel backup battery voltage drops.

Sen alarm restore

Off

Determines whether the panel reports sensor alarm restoral (on),
or not (off). Setting when restoral is reported:
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•
•
•

Sensor Close - Immediately after sensor is closed or restored
after dial delay
Siren Timeout - After siren timeout expires if sensor is
restored
System Disarm - When system is disarmed if sensor is
restored.
Off

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Option

Default

Description

24-hour sensor
tamper

Off

Determines whether the system (armed or disarmed) goes into
and reports an alarm anytime a sensor tamper switch is tripped
(on), or only when the system is armed and a tamper switch of an
armed sensor is tripped (off).

Supervisory/tamper Off

Determines whether the panel sends supervisory reports to a
central station as a tamper (on), or a supervisory (off).
Note: This option is typically used only in Europe where a
supervisory condition is required to report as a tamper.

No usage

Off

Determines whether the panel sends a No Usage report to the
central station if the user has not operated the system before the
programmed time expires (on), or not (off). The timer starts each
time the system is disarmed.
Note: This is a customer service feature that alerts the central
station if a customer is not using their security system. The
service provider can then contact the customer to find out why the
system is not being used, and help correct any problems for the
customer.

Swinger shutdown

This setting determines if a sensor or zone will go into alarm only
once during an arming period (an active arming level) and will not
be active again until the alarm is canceled (swinger Shutdown is
enabled) or the sensor or zone will always be active and will go
into alarm multiple times during an arming period (an active
arming level) without canceling the alarm (Swinger Shutdown is
disabled).
On = 1 trip
Off = unlimited trips
Note: Swinger shutdown does not affect Smoke, Fire, Carbon
Monoxide, and Environmental sensors learned into groups 26
(Fire/Smoke), 29 (Freeze), 34 (CO), and 38 (Water).

Programming
report

Off

Determines whether the panel sends a report to the central station
anytime the programming mode is entered/exited (on), or not at all
(off). The panel sends a report whenever the dealer (Utility 1) or
installer (Utility 2) code is used to enter programming mode and
another report is sent when the programming session ends.

Fire Alarm
Verification

Off

If this option is off, the panel immediately reports to the central
station when a smoke detector goes into alarm.
With this option on, if a single smoke detector goes into alarm, the
panel will not report for 60 seconds unless another smoke
detector goes into alarm. If the first smoke detector is cleared of
alarm within the first 60 seconds, no report will be sent to the
central station unless it or a second smoke detector goes into
alarm within the panel siren timeout period (5 minutes).

To edit communication modes options:
1. From the Programming screen, press REPORTING.
2. From the Reporting screen, select COMM MODES.

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3. From the Communication Modes screen, press the white field next to the
correct Phone Report Mode to edit.

4. Select, by pressing
Note:

next to the correct option.

indicates the option is turned on.

Table 17: Communication modes
Option

Default

Description

Phone 1 report mode

Off

Phone 2 report mode

Off

Phone 3 report mode

Off

Phone 4 report mode

Off

Determines how the panel sends a report to the central
station for each of the phone numbers programmed.
The options are: All SIA, All CID, Alarm SIA, Alarm CID,
Nonalarm SIA, Nonalarm CID, backup SIA (phone failure
backup), Backup CID (phone failure backup), Voice dialer,
Off

Alarms include: Fire, Intrusion, Emergency, Silent, and Alarm Cancels.
Nonalarms include: No Activity, Openings, Closings, Fail-to-Open, Fail-to-Close,
Force Armed, AC Power Failure, CPU Low Battery, and Trouble Restoral.

Timers
To edit timer options:
1. From the Programming screen, press TIMERS.

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2. From the Timers screen, press the white field next to the Timer option to edit.
3. Enter the value on the numbered keypad.
OR
To turn an option on, press
Note:

. To turn an option off, press

indicates the option is turned on.

4. Press SAVE to save the changes.
5. Press CLOSE to return to the Programming screen.
Table 18: Timers menu
Function

Default

Description

Entry delay

030 seconds

Determines how much time you have to disarm the system
after entering the armed premises through a designated
delay door, before an alarm occurs. Beeps sound during the
entire delay time to remind you to disarm the system. When
turned on, the entry delay can be set from 030 to 240
seconds.

Exit delay

060 seconds

Determines how much time you have to leave the premises
through a designated delay door after arming the system.
Beeps sound after arming the system to remind you to
leave the armed premises. If a delay door is opened after
the exit delay expires, the entry delay begins. If you arm the
system with no delay and open a delay door after the exit
delay expires, an alarm occurs.

No activity tm

Off

Determines whether the panel sends a no activity report to
a central station when the programmed time elapses (on),
or if the feature is disabled (off). No activity means the
control panel, remote handheld, and key-chain touchpad
buttons have not been pressed and sensors have not been
tripped within a specified time (except sensors in group 25
and 43). The timeout can be set from 02 to 24 hours.

Auto phone test

Off

Determines whether the panel automatically performs a
periodic phone test (on), or not (off). The test interval can be
from 001 to 254 days. The time of day the panel performs
the test is determined by the supervisory time, which must
be turned on for this feature to work.

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Function

Default

Description

Supervisory time

12:00am

Determines when the panel reports supervisory conditions
(sensor failures) and automatic phone tests to the central
station. The panel clock must be set to the correct time for
this option and the automatic phone test to work correctly.

Alarm cancel

006 minutes

Sets the time frame that determines whether the panel
reports an alarm cancel message to the central station. If
the system is disarmed from an alarm state within the
programmed time, the panel sends an alarm cancel
message to the central station. An alarm cancel message is
not reported if the system is disarmed after the programmed
time expires.
The time can be set from 006 to 255 minutes. When set to
255, the panel always reports alarm cancel messages.
Turning off this option disables alarm cancel reporting.

RF time-out

12 hours

Determines the period during which the panel must receive
at least one supervisory signal from learned sensors before
identifying a sensor failure and sounding trouble beeps. Any
sensor failure is reported immediately and again at the
supervisory time. The timeout can be set from 02 to 36
hours. Entries must be two digits.

Fail-to-open time

Off

Determines whether the panel sends a fail-to-open report to
a central station if the system has not been disarmed by the
programmed time (on), or not (off). System time must be set
correctly for this feature to work.

Fail-to-close time

Off

Determines whether the panel sends a fail-to-close report to
a central station if the system has not been armed by the
programmed time (on), or not (off). System time must be set
correctly for this feature to work.

Siren time-out

005 minutes

Determines how long sirens sound alarms if no one is
present to disarm the system. The time can be set from 002
to 254 minutes. When this feature is turned off, sirens
sound alarms until the alarm is canceled (system disarmed).

Unvacated
premises

Unvacated premises is a feature that determines whether
the system automatically arms down to level 2 (doors and
windows) if you arm the system to level 4 (doors, windows,
and motion sensors) without opening or closing a perimeter
door (on), or remains at the armed level chosen (off). This
feature does not work from a key fob. Autoarm must be on
for this feature to work.

Smoke supervision Off

Determines how often the panel must receive supervisory
signals from the smoke sensors. If this option is on, the
panel must receive at least one supervisory signal from
smoke sensors every four hours or it will identify a sensor
failure and sound trouble beeps. If this option is off, the time
for receiving supervisory signals is determined by RF
timeout.

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Touchpad options
To edit touchpad options:
1. From the Programming screen, press TOUCHPAD OPTIONS.

2. To turn an option on, press
Note:

. To turn an option off, press

indicates the option is turned on.

3. Press CLOSE to return to the Programming screen.
Table 19: Touchpad Options menu
Function

Default

Description

Keyfob no delay

Off

Determines whether a key fob arms the system with no delay (on),
or not (off). When this feature is on, you must disarm the system
before entering the premises, since it is disabling the entry delay.
If the remote touchpad arming option is on, key fobs cannot
disarm the system and will cause an alarm upon entering.

Panic alarms

Determines whether the panel panic icons (police, panic, and fire)
activate alarms when pressed (on), or not (off).

Remote TP arm

Off

Determines whether key fobs and remote touchpads can disarm
the system only during exit and entry delays (on), or arm and
disarm the system anytime (off). If this option and the key fob no
delay option are on, you cannot enter and/or disarm using remote
touchpads without causing an alarm.

System options
To edit system options:
1. From the Programming screen, press SYSTEM OPTIONS.

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2. For RF jam detect, demo mode, and 24 hour clock; to turn an option on, press
. To turn an option off, press

. Go to Step 5.

OR
Press the white field next to the HW1 function option to edit.
3. Select an option on the HW1 function screen by pressing
correct option.
Note:

next to the

indicates the option is turned on.

4. Press SAVE.
5. Press CLOSE to return to Programming screen.
Table 20: System Options menu
Function

Default

Description

RF jam
detect

Off

Determines whether the panel checks for and reports RF
interference/jam to the central station (on), or not (off). If this option is on
and the panel receives a constant 319.5 MHz signal, the panel reports
the condition to the central station. If this option is off, the panel does
not detect an RF jam.

Demo mode

Off

Determines whether the panel operates as a demonstration model (on)
or a standard panel (off). Turning on this feature disables low battery
supervision. With this option on, the panel is not testing battery
supervision.

HW1
function

Interior
Siren

Determines how the HW1 I/O output will function:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

24-hour
clock

Off

Off = no output
Interior Siren = interior siren output
Armed = output activated when armed
Disarmed = output activated when disarmed
FTC = fail to communicate output, activates when fail to
communicate condition occurs (the fail to communicate option must
be on)
Alarm = alarm output activated when panel is in alarm
Extior Siren = Extior Siren output

Determines whether the panel uses a 24-hour clock (on), or a 12-hour
clock (off).

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Siren options
To edit siren options:
1. From the Programming screen, press SIREN OPTIONS.

2. To turn on an option, press
. To turn off an option, press
OR
Press the white field next to the Voice Chime option to edit.
3. From the Voice chime screen, press
turn an option off.
Note:

. Go to Step 5.

to turn an option on and press

indicates the option is turned on.

4. Press SAVE.
5. Press CLOSE to return to the Programming screen.
Table 21: Siren Options menu
Function

Default

Description

Panel Piezo
beeps

Determines whether the panel piezo produces beeps based on system
activity (on), or is silent (off).

Panel voice

Determines whether the panel announces arming level changes (on), or
not (off).

Panel piezo
alarm

Determines whether the panel piezo emits alarm sounds (on), or not
(off).

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Function

Default

Description

Trouble
beeps

Determines whether the panel and hardwired interior sirens sound six
beeps every minute when a trouble condition occurs (on), or not (off).
The following conditions cause trouble beeps: AC power failure (when
AC power failure report is on), low CPU battery, sensor failure
(supervisory), sensor trouble (low battery, tamper, etc.), fail to
communicate, restoration of power, no activity timer has timed out
(trouble beeps continue for 5 minutes and if the panel does not see
activity, trouble beeps stop and the panel reports no activity to the
central station).
You can silence trouble beeps by arming or disarming the system or by
pressing the STATUS icon. Trouble beeps resume later if the trouble
condition is not cleared.

Voice chime

Off

Determines whether the panel announces the sensor name.
•
•
•
•

Voice Chime = sensor name
Chime Bell = loud ding-dong bell
Soft Chime Bell = soft ding-dong bell
Off = no sound

HW siren
sup

Off

Determines whether the panel monitors hardwired sirens for open
conditions (on), or not (off). If this option is turned on, sirens connected
to the panel terminals require an EOL resistor in the wire circuit. If this
option is turned off, EOL resistors are not required whether sirens are
connected or not.

Silent police
panic

Off

Determines whether pressing the panel police icon causes an audible
(off) or silent (on) alarm.

Alarm report
verify

Off

Determines whether the panel verifies successful alarm reports to the
central station by displaying “Phone comm OK” (on), or not (off).

Audio verification options
To edit audio verification options:
From the Programming screen, press AUDIO VERIFICATION.

To edit fire shutdown, fire enabled AVM, and panic talk options:
1. From the Audio Verification screen, press
turn an option off.

to turn an option on. Press

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Note:

indicates the option is turned on.

2. Press CLOSE to return to the Programming screen.
To edit VOX and manual microphone gain options:
1. From the Audio Verification screen, press the white field next to the option.
2. On the keypad, enter the value and press SAVE.
3. Press CLOSE to return to the Programming screen.
To edit audio mode option:
1. From the Audio Verification screen, press the white field next to audio mode.

2. From the Audio Mode screen, press
turn an option off.
Note:

to turn an option on and press

indicates the option is turned on.

3. Press SAVE.
4. Press CLOSE to return to the Programming screen.
Table 22: Audio Verification Options menu
Function

Default

Description

Audio
mode

Off

Determines the audio mode.
• 1 (Instant) = Panel stays online with central station for an instant audio
session.
• 2 (Callback) = Panel hangs up and waits for a callback from the central
station operator before starting an audio session.
• Off = No audio verification.

Fire
shutdown

Off

Determines whether system fire sirens are silenced during a two-way audio
session (on), or not (off). Beeps sound every 10 seconds while sirens are
silenced.

Fire
enabled
AVM

Turning this option on will enable an AVM session to be initiated following a
fire or CO alarm. Turning this option off inhibits the initiation of an AVM
session following a fire or CO alarm.

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Function

Default

Description

Panic talk

Off

Determines whether the central station operator can talk to the user during a
silent alarm (off), or just listen in on the premises (on). Silent alarms occur
when sensors in groups 02 or 03 are tripped, when a duress code is entered,
or when the panel Police icon is pressed and the silent panel police panic
option is turned on.

VOX RX
gain

Determines the receiver gain level during two-way audio sessions. If the VOX
is switching the speaker on when the central station operator is not talking,
lower this setting and the VOX mic gain setting. If the VOX is not switching the
speaker on when the central station operator is talking, raise this setting and
lower the VOX mic gain setting. Changing this setting does not affect speaker
volume.

VOX mic
gain

Determines the mic gain (sensitivity) that triggers the voice-activated switching
(VOX). Room size, acoustics, and furnishings where the panel is located will
influence the setting. Gain range is 01 (lowest) to 64 (highest).

VOX mic
gain rng

Determines the gain range for voice-activated switching (VOX). Range is 01
(lowest) to 64 (highest). For best results, this option should be set equal to or
greater than VOX mic gain. This option works in conjunction with VOX mic
gain. It is important to follow the setting recommendations as described to
achieve acceptable operation.

Manual
mic gain

Determines the gain level (sensitivity) during two-way audio sessions when
audio mode is set to 0 or 1 (speak). Room size, acoustics, and furnishings
when the panel is located will influence the setting. Gain range is 01 (lowest)
to 64 (highest).

System tests
For more information on system tests see “Testing” on page 59.
Table 23: System Tests menu
Function

Default

Description

Sensor test

The sensor test is used to check proper sensor operation.

Comm test

The comm test, or communication test, is used to check proper
communication. If Comm Test is not finished it will continue to run
even if you exit program mode.

System
download

This feature initiates a phone call from the panel to the Enterprise
Downloader.

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Testing
This section describes how to test the system.
Before testing the system by generating alarms, contact the central station.
Test the system by pressing the icons as described in Table 24. Table 25
provides a list of the arming levels.
Note: An access code is required when arming if the secure arming option is on.
Table 24: System test sequence
Icon

Function tested

Test

Correct result

The panel arms door
and window sensors.

Press the DOORS &
WINDOWS ONLY (STAY)
icon.

Door and window
sensors will be armed
and the following icon
will appear on the
home screen:

The panel will arm
motion sensors.

Press the MOTION
SENSORS ONLY (AWAY)
icon.

Motion sensors will be
armed and the
following icon will
appear on the home
screen:

The panel will prompt Press the appropriate
you to enter an access PRESS TO DISARM icon.
code. Enter the
appropriate code.

The panel will disarm.

Press the
Press the appropriate icon
EMERGENCY icon on to activate a police, fire, or
the home screen to
panic emergency alarm.
access these icons.

The panel will sound
an alarm and the
following alarm icon
will appear with the
alarm message:

Depending on
the arming state
of the system,
one of the three
icons will appear
on the screen.
Panic
Police
Fire

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Note: Forty icon presses for invalid codes (ten invalid 4-digit codes, for example)
will cause a system access alarm. The alarm locks all touchpads, except key
fobs, for 90 seconds.
Table 25: Arming levels
Armin Description
g level

Indication

Disarm the system.

One beep indicates the system is disarmed. The panel
displays and speaks Disarmed. The Press to Arm icon
appears on the screen (see Table 7 on page 26).

Arm doors and windows. Two beeps verify that door/window sensors are armed. The
panel speaks Doors and Windows On. The Press to Disarm
Stay icon appears (see Table 7 on page 26).

Arm motion sensors.

Three beeps verify that motion sensors are armed. The panel
speaks Motions On. The Press to Disarm Away Motions Only
icon appears on the screen (see Table 7 on page 26).

Arm doors, windows,
and motion sensors.

Four beeps verify that door/window and motion sensors are
armed. The panel speaks Doors and Windows On, Motion On.
The Press to Disarm Away icon appears on the screen (see
Table 7 on page 26).

Arming errors
If you select an arming option on the Arm screen, and there is an arming
problem, an arming error message will appear at the bottom of the screen,
indicating what the problem is and how to correct it. For example, you might see
a message that indicates that you need to close the front door.
Correct the problem as indicated or press Bypass. You will see the arming
countdown message at the bottom of the screen. You can press Cancel and
enter your code to stop the arming process.

Sensor test
The sensor test is used to check proper sensor operation.
To test the sensors:
1. Place all sensors in their secured (non alarm) state.
2. Access the System Tests screen through the Status & Settings screen by
pressing ENTER next to System Tests.
3. Enter the dealer, installer or master code and press OK.
4. Press SENSOR TEST.
5. All learned in sensors will be displayed on this screen. Press
through the pages.

to scroll

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Test your sensors by tripping them one at a time. The panel will display the
number of transmissions received from sensors you trip. See Table 23 on
page 58 for specific instructions on how to trip each sensor type.
The panel sounds beeps, and the display identifies the tripped sensor and the
number of RF packets received. Each beep represents one RF packet. Count
the number of beeps and refer to Table 26 below for minimum requirements.
The panel displays Sn (sensor number) Name, and Rounds Detected (#
Packets). Scroll through to make sure all sensors have been tested.
Table 26: Sensor tripping instructions
Sensor

Instructions

Minimum
packets
required

Hardwire contact Open the hardwire contact.

Door/window

Open the secured door or window.

6 of 8

Freeze

Remove the sensor cover. Apply ice in a plastic bag to the
sensor (for 10 to 15 minutes). Do not allow the sensor to
get wet.

6 of 8

Water

Press a wet rag or wet finger over both of the round, goldplated terminals on the underside of the sensor.

6 of 8

Carbon
monoxide alarm

Press and hold the Test/Hush button (approximately 5
seconds) until the unit beeps two times, and then release
the button.

6 of 8

Glassbreak

Test with an appropriate glass break sensor tester.

6 of 8

Motion sensor

Avoid the motion sensor field of view for 5 minutes, and
then enter its view.

6 of 8

Rate-of-rise heat
detector

Rub your hands together until warm, and then place one
hand on the detector for 30 seconds.

6 of 8

Shock

Tap the glass twice, away from the sensor. Wait at least 10 6 of 8
seconds before testing again.

Smoke

Press and hold the test button until the system sounds
transmission beeps.

6 of 8

Personal help
button

Press and hold the appropriate help button until the light
blinks and the panel sounds for at least seven beeps.

6 of 8

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Instructions

Minimum
packets
required

Key fob

Press and hold the Lock and Unlock buttons
simultaneously for 3 seconds.

6 of 8

Simon XT talking For sensor testing a 1.0. touch screen, press and hold the
touch screen
Emergency icon for 5 seconds.
For sensor testing a 1.1 or greater touch screen, press the
Settings (gear) icon, scroll down, and then press the RF
Test icon.

6 of 8

Remote
touchpad

6 of 8

Press and hold the two Emergency buttons simultaneously
for 3 seconds.

6. Press Close repeatedly to exit.
Sensor Test Failure
If sirens do not beep when a sensor is tripped, use an RF Sniffer (60-401) test
tool to verify that the sensor is transmitting. Constant beeps from the RF Sniffer
indicate a faulty sensor. Replace the sensor.
If possible, locate sensors within 100 ft. (30 m) of the panel. While a sensor may
have a range of 500 ft. (152 m) or more out in the open, the environment at the
installation site can have a significant effect on transmitter range. A change in
sensor location may help overcome adverse wireless conditions and can
potentially be accomplished by the following:
•
•
•

Reposition the sensor
Relocate the sensor
If necessary, replace the sensor

To reposition a sensor:
1. Rotate the sensor and test for improved sensor communications at 90 and
180 degrees from original position.
2. If poor communication persists, relocate the sensor.
To relocate a sensor:
1. Test the sensor a few inches from the original position.
2. Increase the distance from the original position and retest until an acceptable
location is found.
3. Mount the sensor in the new location.
4. If no location is acceptable, replace the sensor.
To replace a sensor:
1. Test a known good sensor at the same location.

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2. If the transmission beeps remain below the minimum level, avoid mounting a
sensor at that location.
3. If the known good sensor functions, contact UTC Fire & Security for repair or
replacement of the problem sensor.
Sensor Testing Notes:
•

Conduct sensor test in all possible environmental conditions (For example:
interior doors open and closed, HVAC system on and off, wireless music
system turned on and off).

•

Conduct sensor test whenever changes are made to the installation
environment that may impact RF performance (For example: mirrors installed,
metal backed wallpaper, addition of other RF equipment).

•

Sensor testing should be done before and after permanent mounting.

Comm Testing
If Comm Test is not finished it will continue to run even if you exit program mode.
Note: Complete panel programming before performing comm testing.
To perform a comm test:
1. Enter the Status & Settings menu.
2. Scroll until System Tests is listed, Press Enter.
3. Enter the dealer, installer or master code and press OK.
4. Press Comm Test.
The panel displays if the comm test was successful or not.
Central station communication
After performing sensor tests, check that the system is reporting alarms
successfully to the central station.
To verify alarm reporting:
Note: The communication with the central station test must be done while NOT in
programming mode.
1. Call the central station and tell the operator that you will be testing the
system.
2. Arm the system.
3. Test an emergency panic icon and trip at least one sensor of each type (fire,
intrusion, etc.) to verify that the appropriate alarms are working correctly.
There is a 30 second delay.
4. When you finish testing the system, call the central station to verify that the
alarms were received.

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System download
The system download is used to connect the system with the Enterprise
Downloader software and complete any tasks programmed into Enterprise
Downloader.
To initiate a system download:
1. Access the System Tests screen through the Status & Settings screen by
pressing ENTER next to System Tests.
2. Enter the access code and press OK.
3. Press System Download.
The system will signal when the download is complete.

Offsite phone operation
Test the system from a remote phone by calling the panel and using the
commands in Table 27 below.
When the panel answers the phone call:
1. Press * on the phone.
2. Enter master access or user code.
Table 27: Phone commands
System function

Phone command

Disarm

Arm doors/windows

Arm motion sensors

Arm doors/windows with no entry delay

Arm doors/windows and motion
sensors

Listen in to house

5 to listen in to the house
Once in listen in to house the following options are
available:
• 0 or 1 to speak
• 3 or 6 to listen
• 7 to extend call
Note: When in this mode, the user cannot re-enter the
previous menu. You must hang up and call back in to
the panel to perform additional functions.

Specific light on

Specific light off

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System function

Phone command

All lights on

* *

All lights off

# #

System status

Audio verification

5 plus X (X= a command from Audio Verification Set)

Terminate session

Two-way voice operation
For the central station operator to initiate an audio session:
1. After the panel has completed reporting the alarm, pick up the CS phone and
press the * button to start the audio session.
2. Press 1 or 0 to speak, 2 for VOX operation, and 3 or 6 to listen.
3. Press 99 to terminate the session.
Note: Panel voice announcements are silenced during AVM sessions. If the
operator does not terminate the session correctly, panel announcements may not
occur for up to 90 seconds after the operator hangs up.
Table 28: Audio verification set
Phone button

Function

0 or 1

Speak

VOX operation

3 or 6

Listen

Extend session for 90 more seconds

Terminates session with call back (the panel answers on the first ring if called
within 5 minutes)

Terminates session with no call back

Voice event notification
Testing this feature requires two people; one at the alarm site and the other at
the location the panel is programmed to call.
To test voice event notification:
1. Contact the central monitoring station (if the system is monitored) to inform
them you are testing the system and not to dispatch authorities.
2. At the system site, put the system into an alarm condition.

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3. At the calling location, pick up the phone after it starts ringing. You should
hear the panel voice announce Press Star for Alarm.
4. Press * and the panel voice identifies the alarm. If there is more than one
alarm in progress, you must press * for the panel voice to identify them.
After all alarms have been identified, the panel announces Press # to Exit.
5. Press # to terminate the call.
You must terminate the call by pressing #. Otherwise, the panel may not
disconnect from the phone line for up to 2 minutes.

Cleaning the touch screen
If necessary, use a soft lint-free cloth to clear smudges on the touch screen; do
not use glass cleaner on the touch screen.

Disposal
Dispose of all equipment is accordance with local requirements.

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Troubleshooting
This section provides information to help you diagnose and solve various
problems that may arise while configuring or using your Simon XTi.
System status
To clear Status (alarm memory), from a disarmed state press CLEAR from the
Status & Settings screen.
If the panel displays and announces Siren 1 Failure:
•
•

Turn the hardwired siren supervision option off if a hardwired siren or sensor
is not connected.
Check for the correct end-of-line resistor in the HW1 I/O circuit.

If the panel displays and announces Low Battery:
•
•
•

Check that the panel backup battery is connected.
Check the panel backup battery voltage. If less than 5.4 volts, replace the
battery and clear the system status message.
Run a sensor test.

If the panel displays and announces RF Jam, the control panel has detected RF
interference.
If the panel displays and announces that a sensor is open, see “Sensors” on
page 43.
If the display shows Set Time and announces System Time is Not Set, set the
system time.
Control panel
If the panel displays and announces Invalid, the sensor is already programmed.
Delete the sensor if not programmed correctly.
If the panel does not beep, turn on the piezo beeps option.
If your screen is not displaying properly, you may need to conduct a screen
refresh. Remove the trim ring (B in Figure 3 on page 14) and depress the reset
key (D in Figure 3 on page 14) on the left side of the XTi. Re-install the trim ring.
Sensors
If a sensor does not work:
•
•
•

Make sure the battery is good and installed correctly.
Check for interference from metal objects. Move or rotate the sensor.
Move the sensor to a new location.

If a door or window is closed, but the panel announces it is open:

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•
•

Be certain the arrow on the magnet and the guide line on the transmitter are
aligned and within ¼ inch of each other.
The sensor tamper switch may be open (cover off).

If a motion sensor goes off continuously, be sure the sensor is mounted on a
solid surface and the viewing field is free from sources of changing temperature.
If a motion sensor does not respond to motion:
•
•
•
•
•

Make sure the sensor battery is good and installed correctly. Wait 2 minutes
after installing a new battery to test the sensor.
Adjust the sensor mounting.
Leave the area for 3 minutes, then retest.
The environment may be too hot or too cold. Outdoor sensors operate
between 32 and 120ºF (0 and 49ºC).
Dirt or dust may be causing the problem. Wipe the sensor with a clean, damp
cloth.

Specifications
Power

9 VAC, 60 Hz, 25 VA transformer minimum
Rechargeable battery: 6.0 VDC, 2.1 Ah NIMH. Maximum battery
charging current is 120 mA.
Once the battery reaches a low battery condition, a trouble signal will be
annunciated, indicating that the battery may no longer support a full
alarm load.
When fully charged, the battery will operate the panel without AC power
for 24 hours with the panel in a normal, standby condition, followed by 5
minutes in full alarm condition (including the maximum specified
auxiliary load of 250 mA).

Radio frequency

319.5 MHz

Storage temperature

-29 to 140ºF (-34 to 60ºC) without battery
14 to 86ºF (-10 to 30ºC) with battery one year shelf life

Operating temperature

32 to 120ºF (0 to 49ºC)

Maximum humidity

85% relative humidity, noncondensing

Auxiliary power

Unregulated 4.0 to 12.3 VDC, with a maximum of 250 mA

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Sensor names
The following tables provide alphabetical and numerically sequential lists of the
sensor name segments.
Table 29: Alphabetical list of sensor name segments
190

1st

192

2nd

193

3rd

194

4th

171

Alarm

175

Alert

039

Attic

137

Baby

186

Back

004

Back door

005

Back window

030

Basement

031

Basement window

144

Bathroom

010

Bedroom

011

Bedroom window

140

Boy’s

161

Carbon monoxide

014

Child’s room

015

Child’s room window

038

Closet

160

Delay door

026

Den

027

Den window

168

Detector

129

Dining room

136

Door

034

Downstairs

035

Downstairs window

148

Driveway

183

East

172

Emergency

158

Entry

130

Family room

142

Fire

189

First

196

First floor

195

Floor

166

Freeze sensor

185

Front

002

Front door

003

Front window

028

Garage

006

Garage door

007

Garage window

141

Girl’s

164

Glass break

012

Guest room

013

Guest room window

155

Gun

156

Hall

036

Hallway

157

Inside

000

Keychain

159

Keyfob

019

Kitchen

020

Kitchen window

131

Laundry

152

Library

017

Living room

018

Living room window

179

Main

180

Master

008

Master bedroom

009

Master bedroom window 167

Medical

037

Medicine cabinet

041

Module

174

Motion

162

Motion detector

150

Mud room

181

North

151

Nursery

024

Office

025

Office window

147

Outside

173

Panic

133

Patio

023

Patio door

146

Pendant

042

Phone module

176

Police

134

Pool

021

Porch

022

Porch window

187

Rear

139

Room

191

Second

197

Second floor

170

Sensor

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Shed

149

Shop

188

Side

145

Side door

177

Silent police

132

Sliding door

169

Smoke

163

Smoke detector

182

South

029

Special chime

143

Sun room

040

System panic

198

Third floor

001

Touchpad

138

Toy room

178

Transmitter

032

Upstairs

033

Upstairs window

016

Utility room

165

Water sensor

184

West

135

Window

154

Yard

Table 30: Sensor name segments by index number
000

Keychain

001

Touchpad

002

Front door

003

Front window

004

Back door

005

Back window

006

Garage door

007

Garage window

008

Master bedroom

009

Master bedroom window 010

Bedroom

011

Bedroom window

012

Guest room

013

Guest room window

014

Child’s room

015

Child’s room window

016

Utility room

017

Living room

018

Living room window

019

Kitchen

020

Kitchen window

021

Porch

022

Porch window

023

Patio door

024

Office

025

Office window

026

Den

027

Den window

028

Garage

029

Special chime

030

Basement

031

Basement window

032

Upstairs

033

Upstairs window

034

Downstairs

035

Downstairs window

036

Hallway

037

Medicine cabinet

038

Closet

039

Attic

040

System panic

041

Module

042

Phone module

043

044

045

046

047

048

049

050

051

052

053

054

055

056

057

058

059

060

061

062

063

064

065

066

067

068

069

070

071

072

073

074

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076

077

078

079

080

081

082

083

084

085

086

087

088

(

089

)

090

“

091

092

093

094

095

{

096

}

097

098

099

100

101

102

(space)

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

110

111

112

113

114

115

116

117

118

119

120

121

122

123

124

125

126

127

128

129

Dining room

130

Family room

131

Laundry

132

Sliding door

133

Patio

134

Pool

135

Window

136

Door

137

Baby

138

Toy room

139

Room

140

Boy’s

141

Girl’s

142

Fire

143

Sun room

144

Bathroom

145

Side door

146

Pendant

147

Outside

148

Driveway

149

Shop

150

Mud room

151

Nursery

152

Library

153

Shed

154

Yard

155

Gun

156

Hall

157

Inside

158

Entry

159

Keyfob

160

Delay door

161

Carbon monoxide

162

Motion detector

163

Smoke detector

164

Glass break

165

Water sensor

166

Freeze sensor

167

Medical

168

Detector

169

Smoke

170

Sensor

171

Alarm

172

Emergency

173

Panic

174

Motion

175

Alert

176

Police

177

Silent police

178

Transmitter

179

Main

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Master

181

North

182

South

183

East

184

West

185

Front

186

Back

187

Rear

188

Side

189

First

190

1st

191

Second

192

2nd

193

3rd

194

4th

195

Floor

196

First floor

197

Second floor

198

Third floor

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Simon XTi system quick reference
Task

Instructions

Level 1: Disarm the system Control panel: Press Disarm and enter your access code.
Key fob: Press Unlock.
Telephone: Press 1.
Level 2: Arm doors and
windows

Control panel: Press to Arm, Press Doors & Windows Only and
enter your access code (if required).
Key fob: Press Lock.
Telephone: Press 2.

Level 3: Arm motion
sensors

Control panel: Press to Arm, Press Motions Sensors Only and enter
your access code (if required).
Telephone: Press 3.

Level 4: Arm doors,
windows, and motions

Control Panel: Press to Arm, Press Arm All, enter your access code
(if required).
Key fob: Press Lock twice.
Telephone: Press 2 3.

Activate no delay

Control panel: Press to Arm, Press Off next to Entry delay.
Key fob: Press Lock.
Telephone: Press 2 3.

Activate panic alarm

Control panel: Press Emergency, Press Panic, Police, or Fire.
Key fob: Press and hold Lock and Unlock for 3 seconds.

Check system status

Control panel: From the Status & Settings screen, press Listen next
to Panel Status.
Telephone: Press 0.

Chime on or off

Control panel: From the Status & Settings screen, press On or Off
next to Chime.

Specific light on or off

Control panel: From the Status & Settings screen, press Control
next to Lights. From the Lights screen, press on/off next to
designated light.
Key fob: Press *
Telephone: Press *

All lights on or off

Control panel: From the Status & Settings screen, press Control
next to Lights. From the Lights screen, press All On/All Off.
Key fob: Press Lights On.
Telephone: Press * twice.

Bypass a sensor

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Control panel: From the Status & Settings screen, press Select next
to Direct Bypass, enter Access Code, press Bypass next to
designated sensor.

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