How to Add, Remove Z-Wave Devices on an Interlogix Simon XT Panel

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The Z-Wave controller on the Interlogix Simon XT is built into the Alarm.com cellular module, so swapping the panel requires no action in regards to Z-Wave, while swapping the module requires the deletion and addition of any existing Z-Wave devices.

It is recommended to enroll no more than 60 total Z-Wave devices and up to 5 thermostats to ensure network stability. Z-Wave network stability depends on many factors, including the number of enrolled devices, network layout, environmental interference, and the number and types of rules and schedules being used.

The more Z-Wave devices that are in a network, the longer basic functions (e.g., network rediscoveries, etc.) may take to complete.

Remove Z-Wave devices

To remove a node from the panel’s Z-Wave network, the device must be deleted. This can also be useful to erase existing Z-Wave network settings from a device that is being added to the new network.

The device deletion process mirrors the device addition. The panel is placed into delete mode, and devices are triggered one by one.

  1. Scroll down to System Programming , then press [O K] .
  2. Enter the installer code, then press [O K] .
  3. Scroll to Interactive Services , then press [O K] .
  4. Scroll to Z-Wave Setup , then press [O K] .
  5. Scroll to Remove Z-Wave Device, then press [O K] .
  6. Trigger a device to clear its network data and remove it from the existing Z-Wave network.
  7. The panel beeps when a device has been deleted.
  8. It is required to re-enter Delete Mode to delete more devices.

Enroll Z-Wave devices.

  1. Scroll down to System Programming , then press [O K] .
  2. Enter the installer code, then press [O K] .
  3. Scroll to Interactive Services , then press [O K] .
  4. Scroll to Z-Wave Setup , then press [O K] .
  5. Scroll to Add Z-Wave Device, then press [O K] .
  6. Trigger a device to add it to the network.
  7. When a device is added successfully, the panel beeps.
  8. It is required to re-enter Add Mode before triggering the next device.

Perform a Network Rediscovery

After adding all desired Z-Wave devices to the network, it is important to run a Network Rediscovery . Running a Network Rediscovery allows each device to detect nearby devices and identify the best path of communication to the panel, as well as alternate paths in the case of a node failure.

This process can take up to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the Z-Wave network. Smaller networks take significantly less time. To give the network rediscovery the best chance of completing quickly and successfully, it is recommended not to use any Z-Wave devices while running a rediscovery.

Unfortunately, Z-Wave Network Rediscovery is not available locally, only remote commands can be sent by your dealer to perform this task. If you are a Surety subscriber and need this done, just let us know. We can send commands to run this during normal business hours.