Honeywell Ademco 5883 Installation And Setup Manual Download Page 2

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Mounting for Commercial Fire Applications 

(in separate cabinet)

 

For Commercial Fire applications, the 5883 module must be mounted 
in a separate cabinet (N4868V4–BE), using the ADEMCO Cam Lock 
(N6277), and Retainer Clip (N6277–1). Refer to the control’s 
instructions for installing the Cam Lock and Retainer Clip. 
The cabinet containing the module must be located no more than 20 feet 
from the alarm control cabinet (maximum wire run length 20 feet in a 
conduit), with no intervening walls or barriers. 

IMPORTANT: If mounting the 5883 in a separate cabinet in a 
Commercial Fire installation, do not use the antenna grounding lugs. 

 

1. Remove the PC board by bending back the two flexible plastic tabs 

that hold the board's lower edge. Discard the 5883’s unused plastic 
cover and base.

 

2. Insert the top of the board into the supporting slots at the top of 

the cabinet (see Detail A, Figure 2).  

  Secure the bottom of the board with the 2 screws removed in step 1 

above, using an insulating washer (supplied) between the head of 
each mounting screw and the PC board. 

3. Affix the 5883's Summary of Connections label to the inside of the 

cabinet door. 

 

SET THE DIP SWITCHES 

Use the DIP switches to set the 5883’s device address, to activate 
Commercial Fire usage (if applicable), to enable the built-in 
transmitter, and to check or delete encrypted keys. 

 

Addresses:

 

The 5883 Transceiver has two device addresses: one for 

the receiver (addresses 1-7) and one for the transmitter (addresses 
27-30, similar to the 5800TM device addresses; see notes 5 and 6 
below)). First, select a pair of addresses from the table below, making 
sure that neither address is currently being used in the alarm 
system, then use DIP switches 2-4 to set the address pair. The 
addresses should then be programmed in the control. Do not program 
the transmitter’s address in the control if the 5883 is not being used 
with 5800TM compatible devices, such as the 5804BD. 

 

DIP Switch Functions 

Sw. Function 

Check/deactivate high-security keys (see High-Security Keys paragraph) 

  

Device Address Settings 

  Transmitter: 

28 29 30 27 28 29  30 

 Receiver: 

Non- 

Addr.* 

1 2 3 4 5 6  7 

2   

OFF OFF 

OFF 

OFF ON ON ON  ON 

3   

OFF OFF ON  ON OFF OFF ON  ON 

4   

OFF  ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF  ON 

Commercial/Non-commercial Fire Installation: 

ON = commercial fire system (see Notes for Commercial Fire Apps.) 
OFF = non-commercial fire system 

ON =  enable transmitter (if using 5800TM compatible devices) 
 

NOTE: If using more than one 5883 in a system, enable the 

transmitter in only one 5883. 

OFF = disable transmitter 

Not used; leave in OFF position 

Used when removing RF keypads (see Removing RF Keypads 
paragraph); otherwise leave OFF 

 

*

 also address “0.” See VISTA-15P/20P note at right. 

 

NOTES: 

x

  If multiple 5883 Transceivers are used on one control, DIP switch 5 

must be set to the same position on all receivers. 

x

 DIP switch 5 reduces sensitivity during supervision message 

reception. For Commercial Fire applications (see note box), you 
must set DIP switch 5 to the ON position. 

x

  DIP switches 2–4 select both an RF receiver and an RF transmitter 

device address. 

x

  When used with 5800TM compatible (bi-directional) devices (e.g., 

5800RL, 5804BD), the transmitter address must be enabled as a 
“keypad” in the control and DIP switch 6 must be set to “ON.” 

x

  If the 5883 is not being used with 5800TM compatible devices, the 

RF transmitter address should be ignored and DIP switch 6 should 
be set to OFF. 

x

  If programming the control to supervise the 5883, program only the 

receiver address for supervision. Do not program the transmitter 
address for supervision. 

x

  The 5883 does not support the 5827BD Wireless Keypad. 

Special Notes When Used With Certain Controls 

  VISTA-40: When using bi-directional devices (e.g., 5804BD), use 

device address setting 1/28 or 5/28 for devices used in partition 1; 
use device address setting 2/29 or 6/29 for devices used in partition 
2 (this is necessary because the VISTA-40 automatically assigns 
address 28 or 29 depending on the programming in field 1*48, 
wireless keypad partition assignment). 

  VISTA 32FB, VISTA-50P and higher: When using bi-directional 

devices (e.g., 5804BD), the Wireless Keypad Partition Assignment 
field (typically 1*48) must be set to the partition in which the 
devices are used. 

  VISTA-15P/20P Series, FA168C Series: Use device address setting 

of “non-addressable,” which is address 0 (sets the receiver address; 
the transmitter address (for bi-directional devices) is automatically 
set for 28). 

 

Notes for Commercial Fire Applications:

  

x

  DIP switch 5 must be in the ON position.   

x

  All other system components, including the control, must be 

approved for use in Commercial Fire applications.  

x

  When the 5883 is not used in a Commercial Fire application, 

switch 5 must be placed in the OFF position. 

 

 

CONNECT THE WIRING FROM THE CONTROL 

1. Insert the wiring plug (with 4 flying leads) into the mating socket 

on the 5883 (see Figure 3 for socket location).  

2. Connect the 4 wires to the control's corresponding remote keypad 

connection points as follows: 

 

RED 

12VDC input (+) Aux Power 

 

GREEN: 

Data to Control (control’s data IN) 

 

YELLOW: 

Data from Control (control’s data OUT) 

 BLACK: 

Ground 

(–) 

LED FUNCTIONS

 

(refer to Figure 3)

 

Red RF Interference LED: Lit Indicates local RF interference.  
Green LED:  Flickering indicates reception of messages (decoded 

and/or non-decoded). 

Yellow LED:  Occasional blinks occur under normal operation. 
Red LED: 

Blinks indicate available space for high security keys;  
Steady ON indicates ready to deactivate high security 
keys or remove wireless (RF) keypads. See High 
Security Keys and Wireless Keypads section.

 

RF INTERFERENCE
RED INDICATOR

RED

YEL

GRN

DIP SWITCH

ON

OFF

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1

5883 CIRCUIT BOARD

MOUNTING

HOLES

(4)

ANTENNAS

(INSERT IN

RIGHT-HAND

TERMINALS)

YELLOW
RED
BLACK
GREEN

WIRING
OPENING

KNOCKOUT AREA
FOR SURFACE WIRING

TO
CONTROL'S
REMOTE
KEYPAD
CONNECTION
POINTS

TO RELEASE CIRCUIT BOARD,

BEND BACK TABS

SOCKET

PLUG

5883-002-V0

 

Figure 3.  5883 Transceiver 

IMPORTANT:

 Take precautions against static discharge 

when handling the 5883 PCB. A static discharge can damage 
the module’s EEPROM and/or cause unpredictable changes in 
its factory programming. 

Summary of Contents for Ademco 5883

Page 1: ...5883 s unused plastic cover and base 2 In the control s cabinet unfasten and move the control circuit board downward if already installed 3 Hang two short black mounting clips provided on the raised cabinet tabs in the cabinet as shown in Detail B of Figure 2 4 Insert the top of the 5883 s board into the supporting slots at the top of the cabinet Detail A Swing the bottom of the board into the two...

Page 2: ... switch 5 to the ON position x DIP switches 2 4 select both an RF receiver and an RF transmitter device address x When used with 5800TM compatible bi directional devices e g 5800RL 5804BD the transmitter address must be enabled as a keypad in the control and DIP switch 6 must be set to ON x If the 5883 is not being used with 5800TM compatible devices the RF transmitter address should be ignored an...

Page 3: ...re is not enough available space left for them in the receiver Once this procedure is performed all desired high security keys must be re enrolled to activate high security operation 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in Checking Available Space procedure above 2 Wait until the RED LED lights steady ON then a Record the positions of DIP switches 1 through 8 b Set DIP switches 1 through 8 to the opposite posi...

Page 4: ...t respond appropriately This equipment like other electrical devices is subject to component failure Even though this equipment is designed to last as long as 10 years the electronic components could fail at any time The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning when an intrusion or fire occurs is inadequate maintenance This alarm system should be tested weekly to make sure all sensors ...

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