Interlogix Simon XT User Manual - Manual (Page 10)

4 Simon XT User Manual
Component Type Description
Touchpads Remote handheld Controls the security system primarily from within the
house.
Key fob* This keychain touchpad controls the security system from
within or near the outside of your home.
Sensors Indoor motion Detects motion in protected indoor area. When motion is
detected, the panel may respond by sounding chimes or
an alarm.
Outdoor motion Detects motion in a protected outdoor area. When motion
is detected, the system may respond by sounding chimes
or turning on outside lights. These sensors are not used
for intrusion detection.
Door/window Detects the opening of a door or window.
Smoke Detects smoke or a significant rise in temperature. They
have a built-in siren that sounds when smoke or a
significant rise in temperature is detected.
Freeze* Detects furnace failure. If the inside temperature drops
below 41ºF (5ºC), the sensor will notify the panel. The
sensor will send a restore signal to the panel when the
temperature rises to 50ºF (10ºC).
Carbon
monoxide* Detects carbon monoxide. They have a built-in siren that
sounds when carbon monoxide is detected.
Water-resistant
personal help
button* A wireless device used for activating police, fire, or
auxiliary alarms through your security system.
Modules Appliance* Can be programmed to turn appliances or fluorescent
lights on and off.
Lamp* Can be programmed to turn nonfluorescent lights on and
off.
Universal* Used for controlling devices other than appliances and
lamps. Check with your installer for other applications.
* Not verified for use by UL
Communicating with your system
Sending commands or instructing your security system is done through a series
of key presses on the panel, touchpads, or a remote telephone.