User's Guide

Simon XT/XTi Z-Wave Module
Installation Instructions
© 2012 Alarm.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Introduction
The Alarm.com Module with firmware version 151 & up features
integrated support for Alarm.com’s emPower
TM
solution with built-in
Z-Wave capabilities.
The module interfaces with the Simon XT and XTi panel boards, fits
into a special compartment inside the panel, and is powered by the
control panel and panel battery.
Contact Information
For additional information and support on Alarm.com products and
services, please visit www.alarm.com/dealer or contact Alarm.com
technical support at 1-866-834-0470.
Copyright © 2013 Alarm.com. All rights reserved.
Compatibility
The Alarm.com module with firmware version 151 & up is
compatible with Simon XT and XTi panels.
Tools and supplies needed
You will need the following tools and supplies:
• Small flat-head and Phillips screwdrivers
• Screws (included)
Power Up
Reconnect panel battery and AC power. When a module is
connected to a powered control panel, the LEDs at the bottom of
the module will become active. It may take a few moments after
power up for the LEDs to become active. If the LEDs do not light up
at all, ensure that the module has been fully inserted into the
connector beneath it then perform a full power cycle by following
these steps:
1. Disconnect the battery leads and unplug the panel power
transformer from AC power.
2. Verify that the module is inserted securely and that the
antenna is snapped-in completely.
3. Connect battery leads to the battery. On the XT, make sure to
observe polarity (red to + and black to –) and to keep the wires
outside of the tab holding them in place.
4. Plug the panel power transformer into the AC outlet.
It is important to plug the battery in before plugging in the
transformer, otherwise the panel will issue a “System Low Battery”
message regardless of the battery voltage level.
Troubleshooting: LEDs
Status LEDs indicate Z-Wave network information.
LED L2 (yellow)
L2 flashes in patterns to indicate Z-Wave status. See Table 1 for a
description of various patterns.
Table 1: Z-wave LED status indicators
LED 2 LED 5 Device status or error Description
4-blink Add mode (lasts 120
seconds or until a device
is added)
In this mode you can add a
device to the local Z-Wave
network. Devices cannot be
added to a network if they
are already a part of a
network.
2-blink Delete mode (lasts 120
seconds or until a device
is deleted)
In this mode you can delete a
device from a Z-Wave
network. A device can only
be in one network at a time,
and must receive a “delete”
command before it can be
learned into a new network.
Solid Successful add
node/remove
node/replication (lasts
60 seconds)
After receiving this signal,
leave all devices by the
module for 1 minute. Locks
must be left next to the
module for 4 minutes.
Solid
with
one
blink
Add node attempt failed
because node already in
network (lasts 60
seconds)
Device you attempted to add
to a network is already in a
network, and must be
“deleted” before it can join a
new network.
2-blink No other nodes are in
the network (lasts until a
device is added to the
network)
No devices have been added
that can be controlled by the
module yet. See above for
instructions on how to add
devices.
5-blink Learn mode error (lasts
60 seconds)
The device was not
successfully added to the Z-
Wave network.
6-blink No Home ID present
(lasts until the module
connects to Alarm.com
and is configured)
When the module first
connects to Alarm.com it is
configured with a necessary
unique network ID.
LED L5 (yellow)
L5 indicates Z-Wave errors. See Table 5 above for more details.
Specifications
Compatible Simon XT panels
with software versions 0.0.H and
later and Simon XTi.
Power requirements 6V nominal
Standby current 30mA (10mA in power save mode)
Peak current 1.7 A
Operating temperature 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
Storage temperature -30 to 140°F (-34 to 60°C)
Max. relative humidity 90% non-condensing
Dimensions (H x W) 4 1/16 x 1 7/8 in.