Dustin Schrader

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3. Will the Simon XT accept a PIR in a group normally reserved for Window/Door sensors?

Mr. Cimmino, Thank you for visiting our help site. It is possible to set a motion sensor in groups normally used for Window/Door Sensors. If you do this you will need to keep in mind that when you ...

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• Created February 17, 2012 14:56
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3. Entry delay / exit delay

Hello Edward, Thank you for contacting Brinks Home Security. To set the entry/exit delay on your system you must enter "System Programming" using the "Installer Code". If the "Installer Code" is se...

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• Created January 02, 2014 14:44
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3. How do I reset/clear the event log on a Honeywell L5100 system?

Hello, Thank you for contacting Brinks Home Security. The event log cannot be cleared on the Lynx 5100. What happens is, once the event log is filled up, as the newest event comes in the oldest one...

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• Created December 18, 2012 17:16
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3. what is the difference between sensor trouble condition and tamper?

Hello, Thank you for contacting Brinks Home Security. A tamper in a sense it a trouble condition. Here is the difference: A Trouble Condition is anything that is not running properly on the system....

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• Created January 22, 2013 22:57
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3. Way to 'silent' arm with mobile app?

Hi, Thank you for contacting Brinks Home Security. There is a way to arm your panel in silent mode from your app. All you need to do is log into your account on your computer and go to the "Securit...

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• Created May 30, 2012 14:34
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3. Procedures for changing battery in smoke detectors in my home?

Hi, Thank you for contacting us. Your Simon XT will give you a low battery warning 2 weeks before the sensor goes totally dead. If you feel better changing them more often that is fine but your sys...

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• Created June 01, 2012 14:38
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