Interlogix Simon XT Tabletop User Manual - Manual (Page 20)

14 Simon XT TableTop Control Panel User Manual
Alarms
The system provides a series of alarms that indicate an unusual occurrence.
When an alarm is active, the panel displays:
Alarm Alarm Alarm
Press Status
Alarms are canceled by entering a valid master or user code. After alarms are
canceled, the system will be disarmed.
Canceling and preventing accidental alarms
One of the biggest concerns you might have regarding your security system is
causing an accidental alarm. Most accidental alarms occur when leaving the
residence after arming the system or before disarming the system upon your
return.
There is a communicator delay (dialer delay) of 30 seconds programmed into this
panel. The panel will delay 30 seconds before dialing the central monitoring
station remote phone to send reports. You can have your installer program this
delay time between 15 and 45 seconds. To cancel an accidental alarm before the
programmed dialer delay time expires, enter your access code. The system will
display Alarm Communication Cancelled and sound beeps.
Guidelines for preventing accidental alarms
Use the following guidelines to prevent accidental alarms.
• Close doors and windows before you leave your house.
• Gather your belongings, so you can exit immediately after arming the system.
• Always enter and exit within the programmed delay times.
• Make sure you leave through a door that has a delay time set for it.
• Disarm your system immediately upon returning home.
• Be aware of the devices in your security system and learn how each one
operates.
• If you have pets, ask your installer if you need pet lenses in your motion
detectors.
• Check the location of your smoke detectors. Smoke detectors near
bathrooms and kitchens can be tripped by steam and smoke from cooking.
• Make a note of the display, system beeps, and indicator lights that indicate
the current system status.