Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - Source for Simon 3 X-10 transformer

Well I hope it wasn't a mistake but I purchased a Simon 3 (v3.2) on eBay. It was pretty bare bones which is OK. I want to install the sensors that recess into the doors (Part no. 60-741-95 ) vs the HUGE sensors that usually come in the kits.

Anyway, this purchase included the panel, 4-button Key Fob, two 60-362-10-319.6 door/window sensors, one 60-675-95R door sensor, battery, telco cable, installation manual and user manual.

What it did not include (and I apparently overlooked in the listing) was a transformer to power the system. I want to use the X-10 capabilities, so I need the transformer that will allow these signal to be passed.

Does anyone know a source for this transformer. I have not had success locating one online. According to the installation manual, the part number is 22-TBD-ITI.

Also I read another post on here Re: a preprogrammed Monitronics panel. I hope that is not an issue with me, but is there an eas way to tell?

Thanks.

I have a different number than what you have for the part, but the item I have <i>is</i> the Simon 3 Line Carrier (X-10) transfomer - <a href="http://safewatchservice.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/24_63/products_id/453/imageload/yes">60-913</a>. It's about $20, plus shipping.

Now, here's the thing - not only do you need to find out if your panel is a Moni panel, but you also need to make sure it's an X-10 panel. Starting with the Simon 3, ITI has 2 versions of it (4 if you include the 2-way) - one with X-10 and one without X-10. Just adding an X-10 transformer to a non-X10 panel will not work.

That being said, I'm not sure exactly where you would look to check if it is an X-10 capable or not.

Here is the way ITI lists them in the manual ("transmitter" means X-10 transmitter):
Control Panel:
60-875-95R (basic panel)
60-875-01-95R (with 2-way voice)
60-875-10-3 (with transmitter)
60-875-11-3 (with 2-way voice and transmitter)

So, maybe you can check the inside cover or back of the panel to see which version you have. If you have 10-3 or 11-3, then you could use the X-10 transformer with your panel. If not, you're out of luck - sorry.

Good luck - and let me know if you need any further help.

BTW, if it's a Moni panel - you will know it - it will say it clearly on the front. If it does not have a Monitronics or ADT label on the front and just says "Simon", then you're ok.

Here is the way ITI lists them in the manual ("transmitter" means X-10 transmitter):
Control Panel:
60-875-95R (basic panel)
60-875-01-95R (with 2-way voice)
60-875-10-3 (with transmitter)
60-875-11-3 (with 2-way voice and transmitter)



Well looks like I have the 2-way without X10. Since I have a lot of X10 in my home, I wanted to take advantage of that feature on the Simon 3. Guess I screwed up.

I'll probably relist it on eBay for what I paid for it and shop for the correct one.

Thanks Brandon.

Out of curiosity, what did you pay for it? For just the panel, you should get up to about $100. For the whole kit, you should do much better.

Good luck!

Originally posted by SafeWatch
Out of curiosity, what did you pay for it? For just the panel, you should get up to about $100. For the whole kit, you should do much better.

Good luck!

Well, in hindsight, not sure how I did. The kit contains the Simon 3 Panel, one 60-670-95R sensor, two 60-362-10-319.5 sensors, one 60-659-95R 4-button Key Fob, battery, telco cord, install manual, and user manual.

No motion detector. No Transformer. I paid $170 and will try to sell for the same and eat the Shipping and Handling. I usually do my homework better than this.

That's not too bad - that kit retails for around $400-500 (depending on where you buy) and about the cheapest you can get it is $350 (not including Ebay.) Like I say, panel only, about $100 is good - add the extras, you didn't do too bad (minus the transformer.)