Honeywell 5878 User Guide

K14395 6/06 Rev. A

USER GUIDE

GENERAL INFORMATION

The 5878 is a compact, 6-button wall-mounted
wireless transmitter that permits an alarm system
or home automation devices to be controlled
remotely. The transmitter is typically used for
security system arming and panic and controlling
output relay operations associated with home
automation devices. Check with your installer for
operation of the buttons on your unit.

OPERATING THE BUTTONS

To activate a programmed function, press and hold
the associated button(s) down. The LED will flash
green to indicate the unit has transmitted in
Standard mode, or red to indicate it has transmitted
in High-Security mode.

In order to minimize the possibility of
accidental transmissions, the buttons on
the 5878 must be pressed and held for at
least 1/2 second to activate the
transmitter.

LED

5878

Wireless Wall Transmitter

LOW BATTERY INDICATION

When a Button is pressed and a Low Battery
condition exists, a message is transmitted to the
control panel and LOW BAT will be displayed on
the keypad. The LED will not flash during
transmission if the battery is low.

Replacing the Battery

1. Slide out the battery tray located at the bottom
of the 5878.

2. Carefully remove the battery.

3. Press and hold any button for at least one
second.

4. Insert a new battery in case back location as
shown in Figure 2. Positive (+) end must face
up. Use Maxell CR2032, Duracell DL 20325, or
Varta CR2032 lithium battery only.

5. Slide the battery back into the 5878.

6. Press any button and verify that the LED
flashes.

Improper installation will result in

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damage to the transmitter.

AWAY

12

3

STAY

4

5878-004-V0

Figure 1 - 5878 Transmitter

Table 1 - Transmitter Functions

(Complete this table with your installer)

Button Function

AWAY

STAY

2

1

4

3

NOTE

POSITIVE (+) SIDE
MUST FACE UP

Figure 2 - Replacing the Battery

BATTERY

5878-002-V0

LIMITATIONS STATEMENT

Signals sent by wireless transmitters may be blocked or reflected by metal objects before they reach the alarm receiver.
Even if the signal path has been recently checked during a weekly test, blockage can occur if a metal object somehow
blocks the signal path.

Wireless button type transmitters that have visual and audible indications of status must be used to confirm that the
desired action (such as arming) has occurred after pressing a function button on any of these transmitters. Be sure to
listen for appropriate audible and visual indications that such action has occurred. Otherwise, you could inadvertently
leave yourself or your premises unprotected.

External factors such as humidity, high or low temperatures, or constant activation of a programmed button may
reduce battery life in a given installation. If the button unit is used infrequently, activate it regularly (once per week)
to confirm operation. A button type transmitter will report a low battery condition to the alarm control when a low
battery status is detected.

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

FCC AND INDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENT

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF FCC RULES AND RSS210 OF INDUSTRY CANADA. OPERATION IS SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS
DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.

THE USER SHALL NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE EQUIPMENT UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE
INSTALLATION AND SETUP GUIDE OR THE USER GUIDE.

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