UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation Inc 801-IXT User Manual

Chapter 1

Introduction

A Simon XT installation may include any of the devices listed in Table 1.

Table 1.

Simon XT system components

Control panel

Operates and programs your security system. It communicates to 
you through displayed and spoken messages. The panel can 
communicate to a central monitoring station and send voice 
messages to your off-site phone.

Touchpads

Remote handheld 

Controls the security system primarily from within the home.

Keyfob 

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Not verified for use by UL.  

This “keychain touchpad” controls the security system from within or 
near the outside of your home.

Sensors

Indoor motion 

Detects motion in a 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 41°F 
(5°C), the sensor will notify the panel. The sensor will send a restore 
signal to the panel when the temperature rises to 50°F (10°C).

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, medical, 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.