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K14347   4/06  Rev. A 

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ADEMCO 5878

Wireless Wall Transmitter

INSTALLATION AND SETUP GUIDE 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

The 5878 is a compact, six-button, eight-loop wall mountable 
wireless transmitter intended for use only with wireless 
alarm systems that support 5800 series receivers. Individual 
buttons on the transmitter may be programmed for any zone 
response, but are typically used for arming/disarming and for 
home automation functions. Optional function buttons are 
provided with the 5878. 

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Do not use for system disarming in an area that 
requires security.

 

This device supports both Standard and High-Security 
(encrypted) modes. The latter sends rolling-code encrypted 
messaging to the RF receiver. 

 

This device must be used with a receiver or 
control that supports high security mode i.e.: 
5881EN, 5883, 6150RF, or 6160RF receiver or a 
LYNXR Series control panel (Revision 13 or higher 
if you intend to use it in high security mode).  

The 5878 is powered by one replaceable lithium battery de-
signed to provide up to four years of life.  For battery 
installation, see Replacing the Battery. 

5878-001-V1

SERIAL #1

LOOP 3

SERIAL #2

LOOP 3

SERIAL #1

LOOP 4

LED

SERIAL #1
LOOP 2

SERIAL #2
LOOP 2

SERIAL #1
LOOP 1

STAY

AWAY

1

2

3

4

5878 WALL TRANSMITTER*

* SERIAL #2 - LOOP 1 = AWAY + 4 BUTTON

LOOP 4 = 3 + 4 BUTTONS

 

Figure 1 - 5878 Button Designations 

PROGRAMMING 

The 5878 is assigned two unique serial numbers during 
manufacture and each button, or button combination on the 
unit also has a distinct "loop" number (refer to Figure 1) that 
must be programmed into the control panel during 
installation. Assign each button, or button combination, to 
one of eight individual zones and designate the Input Type as 
"BR" (Button Type RF). 

1. When prompted, enter the serial number either by: 
Pressing and releasing the button (or buttons) that you are 
programming twice (

wait about 5 seconds between button 

activations

).or  Manually through the keypad. 

Notes:

 

(1)  To activate the transmitter, the 5878 buttons must be 

pressed and held for at least one-half second. 

 

(2)  Serial #2 is one (1) digit higher than serial #1, which is 

printed on the rear of the transmitter. 

Loop 4 Setup 

Both of the Loop 4 buttons must be enrolled in the control, 
even if they will not be used. If one or both of the loops is not 
being used, program it as Zone Type 23 (No Alarm Response). 
Otherwise assign it to the desired zone type. 

 

2. Exit Programming Mode after programming is complete. 
  For complete details on how to program the transmitter's 

serial number at the control panel, see the control unit's 
installation instructions. 

Assigning a 5878 to a User 

On most control panels, if the wall transmitter is assigned to 
arm and disarm the system, you must assign it to a user in 
order for it to operate. This is accomplished through User 
Code programming at the control panel. See the control 
panel’s Installation and Setup Guide for specific instructions 
on programming User Codes.  
If you are programming arming and disarming functions on 
both serial numbers, each serial number must be assigned to 
a separate user.

 

SELECTING STANDARD OR HIGH-SECURITY MODE 

 

For use with LYNXR Series controls earlier than 

Revision 13, the Standard Mode must be selected. 

To select Standard Mode, simultaneously press and hold the 
STAY, 1 and 2 buttons for three seconds. 
To select High-Security Mode, simultaneously press and hold 
the AWAY, 1 and 2 buttons for three seconds. 
The LED flashes green when transmitting in Standard Mode 
and red when transmitting in High-Security Mode.

  

ACTIVATING HIGH-SECURITY MODE  

 

To ensure proper functionality, the 5878 must be 

synced to the security system. 

1.

 

After selecting High-Security mode, put the system in 

Go/No Go Test mode. 

2.

 

To enroll the transmitter in the receiver, simultaneously 

press and hold the AWAY, STAY, 1, and 2 buttons until 
the panel beeps (see Figure 1). For LYNXR Series controls 
proceed to step 4. 

Note:  The LYNXR Series panels will confirm the enrollment by 

sounding two beeps. 

3. To sync the device in High Security Mode, press either the 

AWAY, STAY, 1, or 2 button ONCE, until the panel beeps 
indicating receipt.  

4. To enroll the second serial number of the wireless key in 

the receiver, simultaneously press and hold the 1, 2, 3, and 
4 buttons until the panel beeps.  

5. To sync the device in High Security Mode, press the 3 or 4 

button ONCE, and hold until the panel beeps indicating 
receipt. For LYNXR Series controls proceed to step 6.

 

Note:  If no beep is heard, exit Go/No Go mode, and repeat        

Steps 1 - 5. 

6. Exit Go/No Go mode by entering user code + 1 (OFF). 

USING TWO RECEIVERS IN HIGH-SECURITY MODE 

If the control supports two receivers and you plan to use 
them in the high-security mode perform the following:  

1. Enroll the transmitters into the receivers one at a time, by 

disconnecting Receiver #2, and enrolling as described in 
“Activating High Security Mode” (above). 

 

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