Honeywell 5816MN
Wireless Mini Door Sensor and Window Sensor
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Description
The Honeywell 5816MN is a miniature version of the wireless door and window sensor. The 5816MN sensor has a flatter profile compared to the standard Honeywell 5816 contact. You can use the 5816MN window and door sensor as a simple wireless transmitter wired to a normally closed hardwired window and door sensor or you can use the 5816MN as an actual door and window contact with the included magnet. The 5816MN has (2) reed switch positions so that the magnet can be mounted along the short edge with the cover pry-off slot or along the longer edge that has the reed switch. We recommend installing the 5816MN window and door contact on the window or door frame and the magnet on the window or door so that the slamming the door will not damage the sensor. The maximum gap between the magnet and the 5816MN contact should be no larger than 1/2" for proper functionality.
When programming the 5816MN sensor to your Honeywell wireless home alarm system, you should program it as a loop (1) when using the wired terminals and a loop (2) when using the magnet and reed switch. You can even program both loops and have the 5816MN sensor act as (2) separate wireless zones.
The 5816MN window and door sensor is supervised so that it will transmit low battery, tamper and RF supervision error signals to your Honeywell wireless alarm system.
Brand: Honeywell
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Reviews
Submitted on 05/13/2020 Alarm Grid
The Honeywell 5816MN is a miniature version of a Honeywell 5816 Door and Window Contact Sensor. It retains all of the useful features of the regular 5816, but it is in a more compact size that end users are sure to appreciate. But the sensor has been discontinued, so you will be hard-pressed to find it new. However, Alarm Grid still recommends this sensor if you happen to find a used model somewhere. It will serve you well whenever you open or close your door or window. Therefore, we reward the Honeywell 5800MN with a 5 Star rating, which is the best rating we can give a product.
There is so much to like about the Honeywell 5800MN. It is very small and compact, which will prevent house guests from remarking, "Hey, what is that on your door or window?" It has two (2) programmable loops. The first loop, also known as Loop 1, allows you to connect an external hardwired contact sensor and allow it to communicate with your security system wirelessly. Loop 2 is how you will want to program the 5800MN if you are using it as a contact sensor with its included magnet. Also, the 200 foot nominal range of the 5816 has been retained. And you will enjoy fantastic features like low-battery monitoring, tamper alerts, and RF supervision.
But there are some downsides to the 5800MN that you should consider. The sensor is discontinued, so you will be unlikely to find a new one. But should you come across a used model, it will probably work great. We must admit though, that the 5800MN has a rather dated design. And you will need to replace the CR123A battery periodically. Nonetheless, we like this sensor, and it gets 5 Stars.
Good: Small & Compact, Use as Wireless Transmitter for Wired Contact, 200-Foot Nominal Range, Lots of Features
Bad: Discontinued, Dated Design, Battery Must be Replaced
Bottom Line: 5 Stars
