ADEMCO 5850 Installation Instructions Manual
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5850
Glass Break
Detector/Transmitter
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
The 5850 Glass Break Detector/Transmitter is intended for use in systems which support 5800 wireless devices. The
self-contained detector includes a transmitter which can send alarms, tamper, and low battery messages to the
control panel. Each 5850 has a unique identification code (serial number ID) permanently assigned during manufacture. The ID must be "learned" by the control prior to usage in the system. The detector is designed for
continuous operation using a single 9V lithium type battery.
Dual Technology
The 5850 is a "dual technology" device that acoustically senses both sound and shock waves associated with glass
breakage. The detector features separate microphones for sound (audio) and shock (referred to as "flex"). The audio
microphone detects the high frequency of breaking glass. The flex microphone detects ultra low frequencies
typically generated by a blow to a glass window. Since both forms of energy must occur at the same time for a valid
alarm condition to be initiated by the device, the likelihood of false alarm indications is kept to a minimum.
LED Indicators
The built-in LED indicators permit local adjustment and monitoring when enabled via the orange LED ENABLE
slide switch. This switch is accessible when the cover door is open. When a shock is detected, the yellow FLEX
LED lights. When the sound of breaking glass is detected, the green AUDIO LED lights. When both shock and
sound are detected, the red ALARM LED lights. LEDs normally light momentarily.
Alarm Memory
The 5850 also features an alarm LED latch switch, which causes the LEDs to remain latched when activated. This is
helpful during testing and in multiple detector installations where identifying units that caused an alarm could
otherwise be difficult.
To enable alarm memory: Remove the cover assembly (see step 3 of the Mounting section). Move the alarm LED
latch switch to the ON position. Replace the cover assembly.
Types of Glass Protection
• Tempered Glass
• Laminated Type Glass
• Ordinary Plate Glass
• Wired Plate Glass
The 5850 is not recommended for protection of
glass areas of less than 10-7/8" x 10-7/8".
(Green)
(Red)
(Yellow)
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Refer to the specific sections for details on each of the following steps.
1. Install the battery. See Installing the Battery section.
2 Adjust the detector's sensitivity. See Adjusting Sensitivity section.
3. "Learn" the detector's serial number using the control panels programming procedure. See Learning the
Transmitter ID section.
4. Mount the detector. See Mounting section.
5. Test the detector. See Testing Alarm Operation section.
Regular maintenance and inspection (at least annually) by the installer and frequent testing by the user are vital to continuous
satisfactory operation of any alarm system.
The installer should assume the responsibility of developing and offering a regular maintenance program to the user as well as
acquainting the user with the proper operation and limitations of the alarm system and its component parts. Recommendations
must be included for a specific program of frequent testing (at least weekly) to ensure the system's proper operation at all times.
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