Honeywell wireless wall transmitters 5878 User Manual

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 5878
Wireless Wall Transmitter
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. 
  
5878-004-V0
LED
STAY AWAY
12
34
 
Figure 1 - 5878 Transmitter 
Table 1 - Transmitter Functions 
(Complete this table with your installer) 
Button Function 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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 
damage to the transmitter. 
  
BATTERY
AWAY
STAY
1
2
3
4
NOTE
POSITIVE (+) SIDE
MUST FACE UP
5878-002-V0 
 
Figure 2 - Replacing the Battery
  
						

							 
 
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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