ADEMCO 5820 Installation And Setup Manual

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PRELIMINARY

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INSTALLATION AND SETUP GUIDE

GENERAL INFORMATION

Use the 5820 Slim-Line Door/Window contact
transmitter only with alarm systems that
support 5800 Series wire less device s. The 5820
Transmitter has its own unique serial number
permanently assigned during manufacture.
The same serial numbe r mu st be “lear ned ” into
the control panel prior to the transmitter’s
usage. Refer to the control panel’s installation
instructions for programming details.

During programming of the control

Note:

panel, 5820 transmitters shall be treated as
"RF" (i.e., supervised RF) Type.

The 5820 is assigned as one zone.

TAMPER PROTECTION

Front and back case tamper is provided using
the same switch. The front case tamper is
always enabled. Adding the third screw as
shown in Figure 2 enables the back case
tamper.

APPROXIMATE LOCATION

OF REED SWITCH

MAGNET

GAP

.5" MAX

Figure 1. 5820 (Typical Installation Arrangement)

MOUNTING

HOLE

TAMPER

PROTECTION

MOUNTING

HOLE

Figure 2. 5820 Mounting/Battery Location

PRY OPEN

SLOT

+

TAMPER
SWITCH

BATTERY

5820-001-V0

5820-002-V0

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5820

Door/Window Contact Transmitter

MOUNTING

The description that follows assumes that the
transmitter will be mounted as shown in
Figure 1, with th e magnet located adjacent to
the unit's left side. The transmitter may,
however, be installed in any direction, as long
as the relationsh ip of the unit to the magne t is
maintained as shown in Figure 1.

Observe polarity and install battery supplied
between the contacts in the case as shown in
figure 2. Snap-shut the two halves of the
transmitter case.

1. Temporarily mount the 5820 using the
double-backed tape supplied by removing
the adhesive protective cover from one side
of the tape at a time.

Before mounting the transmitter

Note:

permanently, conduct Go/No Go tests (see
control's instructions) to verify adequate signal
strength and reorient or relocate the transmitter
if necessary.

2. If the Go/No Go test was ok, remove the
transmitter's cover by inserting the flat

blade of a small screwdriver into the- slot

at one end of the unit as shown in Figure 1,
and pulling the cover up.

3. Install mounting screws in the two outside
mounting holes as shown in Figure 2.

4. If the case-back tamper switch will be
used, install a third screw in the middle
hole.

5. Mount the magnet (supplied) adjacent to

the two vertical positioning lines on the
case side (see Figure 1). The gap can be
one-half an inch maximum.

6. To reinstall the cov er, position it so that it
covers the mounted case back, and snap­shut.

Do NOT attempt to remove the PCB

Notes:

from the plastic cover for any reason. 2) The
two case halves can only be fitted together in
one direction.

1)

BATTERY INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT

Replace battery only with same or equivalent
type. Dispose of used batteries according to
the battery manufacturer’s instruction.

1. Remove the transmitter's cover (if it is
not already off) as described in Mounting
Step 2.

2. Observe correct polarity and insert the
battery provided into the battery retainer
clips as shown in Figure 2.

Note: Replace battery only with type

specified in the following specifications.

FCC STATEMENT

FCC ID: CFS8DL5820MN

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interferenc e, and (2), this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

REFER TO THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONTROL WITH WHICH THIS DEVICE
IS USED, FOR DETAILS REGARDING LIMITATIONS OF THE ENTIRE ALARM SYSTEM.

SPECIFICATIONS

Contact Gap:

Dimensions:

Battery:

0.5 inch maximum

0.5” (12.7mm) x 3.0” (76.2mm) x

0.8” (20.3mm)

1.5V, AAA, Panasonic, Sanyo, or
Duracell.

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165 Eileen Way, Syosset, NY 11791

Copyright

2002 PITTWAY CORPORATION

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