​Introducing the 5800COMBO

Alarm Grid is happy to announce that Honeywell is releasing a brand new life-safety sensor, the 5800COMBO. This is an incredibly versatile device that includes three sensing capabilities in one package. The 5800COMOBO can detect fires with its smoke and heat sensing functions, and it can also detect the presence of life-threatening carbon monoxide. This makes it the first ever all-in-one life-safety product from Alarm Grid. It is the perfect solution for any user who wants to receive both fire and CO protection using one convenient device.

The 5800COMBO is designed for use with any LYNX Touch Panel, any VISTA Panel (with a wireless receiver) and the new Honeywell Lyric Controller. It can also interface with the 2GIG GC3 and GC2 systems. The device is special, in that it is programmed with a security panel using two separate zones. One zone is used for smoke detection, and the other is used for carbon monoxide detection. Both zones will use their own unique 7-digit serial number. The serial number for the carbon monoxide will be one digit greater. For example, if the serial for the smoke detector is 3333333, then the serial for the carbon monoxide detector will be 3333334.

The smoke sensor for the 5800COMBO operates in a very unique manner. The smoke sensor scans the environment for any airborne smoke particles. However, the device will not sound an alarm just by detecting smoke. Instead, a second sensor will need to verify the fire. There are three different methods that the 5800COMBO can use for confirmation. The first method is that the heat sensor for the device can also activate to confirm the fire. Any temperature over 135 degrees Fahrenheit will set off the device's heat sensor. The second method is for the device's built-in infrared (IR) sensor to detect the flickering glow of flames. Finally, the device's CO detector can go off. This dual-verification process is great for preventing false fire alarms due to to things like kitchen activity or indoor smoking. By law, the CO sensor will sound an alarm upon detecting dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.

One great aspect of the 5800COMBO is that it is a fully UL-listed device that is capable of requesting dispatch from a central monitoring station. This means that a user of the 5800COMBO may be eligible for a discount on their homeowner's insurance premium. These possible discounts typically vary between different insurance companies and locations. We suggest speaking with your insurance provider to find out more about any possible discounts.

The 5800COMBO will be available purchase from the Alarm Grid site starting tomorrow, April 10, 2017. We wholeheartedly recommend the device for anyone who needs both fire and CO detection with their alarm system.