User's Guide

Introduction
The GSM Module V4 for Simon XT and XTi
enables
of all alarms and other system events from the
GE Simon XT
control panels using an all-
digital, GSM/GPRS wireless
network. The module can be used as
the primary communication
path for all alarm signaling, or as a backup to a
telephone line
connection to the central monitoring station. The
signaling and routing service is operated by
Alarm.com.
module also 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
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
technical support at 1-866-834-0470.
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Intended Use
Use this product only for the purpose it was designed
refer to the data sheet and user documentation.
Power Up
C
onnect panel battery and AC power. When a GSM module is
connected to a powered control panel, the LEDs at the bottom of
the module will become active (see Table 1).
It may take a few
moments after power up for the LEDs to b
ecome active.
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
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 i
ssue a “System Low Battery”
message regardless of the battery voltage level.
Troubleshooting: LEDs
Status LEDs indicate network and module status.
shows the location of the s
tatus LEDs on the GSM module.
Simon XT/XTi GSM Module V4
Installation Instructions
© 2012 Alarm.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
enables
wireless reporting
GE Simon XT
and XTi
digital, GSM/GPRS wireless
(cellular)
the primary communication
telephone line
connection to the central monitoring station. The
wireless alarm
Alarm.com.
The V4
module also features integrated support for Alarm.com’s
Wave capabilities.
and XTi
panel boards, fits
panel, and is powered by the
For additional information and support on Alarm.com products and
or contact
Alarm.com
Copyright © 2012 Alarm.com. All rights reserved.
Use this product only for the purpose it was designed
for;
refer to the data sheet and user documentation.
onnect panel battery and AC power. When a GSM module is
connected to a powered control panel, the LEDs at the bottom of
It may take a few
ecome 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
Disconnect the battery leads and unplug the
panel power
Verify that the module is inserted securely and that the
Connect battery leads to the battery. On the XT, make sure to
) and to keep the wires
Plug the panel power transformer into the AC outlet.
It is important to plug the battery in before plugging in the
ssue a “System Low Battery”
message regardless of the battery voltage level.
Status LEDs indicate network and module status.
Figure 1 below
tatus LEDs on the GSM module.
Figure 1: Status LEDs
Table 1: LED functions
LED Function
L1
Error LED. Flashes 1 to 8 times in an 8
specific error. See Table 2
on page 2
L2 Panel Communication and Z-
Wave status messages. Flashes every
time the module communicates with the panel
patterns to indicate Z-
Wave status.
L3
GSM Communication. Flashes every time the GSM signal level is
checked and when
packets are exch
L4
GSM Signal Level. Flashes 0 to 5 times to indicate signal strength, or
toggles on/off slowly when communicating with Alarm.com servers.
L5 Z-Wave Error LED. See Table
Table
LED Details
LED L1 (red)
L1 flashes when there is an error. The number of flashes
t
he error number. If there are two or more errors at the same time,
the errors will flash one after
the other. The LED will stay off for at
least four seconds between errors.
Simon XT/XTi GSM Module V4
Installation Instructions
Error LED. Flashes 1 to 8 times in an 8
-second interval to indicate
on page 2
for errors and common fixes.
Wave status messages. Flashes every
time the module communicates with the panel
and flashes in
Wave status.
GSM Communication. Flashes every time the GSM signal level is
packets are exch
anged with Alarm.com.
GSM Signal Level. Flashes 0 to 5 times to indicate signal strength, or
toggles on/off slowly when communicating with Alarm.com servers.
Table
3 on page 2 for error descriptions.
L1 flashes when there is an error. The number of flashes
indicates
he error number. If there are two or more errors at the same time,
the other. The LED will stay off for at
L5
L1 L2 L3 L4
L5
L1 L2 L3 L4