Honeywell 5839

Wireless Alphanumeric Alarm Keypad

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The Honeywell 5839 is a wireless alarm keypad with a large (32) character alphanumeric display. The 5839 wireless keypad is compatible wi...

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The Honeywell 5839 is a wireless alarm keypad with a large (32) character alphanumeric display. The 5839 wireless keypad is compatible with most Honeywell VISTA Series security systems that have been upgraded with the Honeywell 5883H wireless transceiver. It is not compatible with Honeywell LYNX wireless security systems.

The wireless alarm keypad is powered by a 9V lithium battery that should last over a year. To preserve battery life, the Honeywell 5839 will remain in an inactive state until you press a key on the keypad. While the 5839 is active, it will provide audible and visual system status. After (30) seconds without a keystroke, the keypad will go back to the inactive state. If you want to notified of all system status changes without having to wake the keypad up with a keystroke, you should install the optional AC transformer. The N7703 transformer prevents the 5839 wireless keypad from entering “sleep” mode. You should still have the 9V lithium battery installed as a backup power source when using the AC transformer. When the 9V lithium battery is low on power, a “Console Low Battery” message will be displayed on your 5839 alphanumeric keypad when in the active state.

While the 5839 wireless alarm keypad is alphanumeric, it cannot be used to program your security system and therefore should not be used as the primary keypad. Unlike the Honeywell 5828 or Honeywell 5828V, the 5839 needs to be addressed to the security system within the device addressing programming menu. Make sure to set the alarm keypad to an open device address capable of alpha console functionality.

The Honeywell 5839 should be wall mounted and should always be installed with the supplied mounting plate. The mounting plate holds the battery in place and also makes it easy to mount the keypad to the wall. Before permanently mounting the keypad, make sure the device is within range of your 5883H wireless transceiver. Due to the amount of data being transmitted by the wireless alarm keypad, FCC requirements limit the wireless range to only 50’ nominal. If you want to install your 5839 keypad further than 50’ from your 5883H transceiver, you can add a 5800RP repeater to boost the range another 50’.

Brand: Honeywell

Reviews
Limited Wireless Keypad
Submitted on 11/01/2019 Alarm Grid

The Honeywell 5839 is a wireless Alphanumeric keypad for Honeywell VISTA Systems. In other words, it is a wireless keypad for a hardwired alarm control panel. You cannot even use this device unless you have a wireless transceiver added to the VISTA Panel. It lacks programming capabilities, and its wireless range is rather unimpressive at just 50 feet due to FCC limitations. It's also discontinued so you cannot even buy it anymore. There is not much to be excited about this keypad, though it is quality Honeywell equipment, and it does eliminate the need for running wires. We give this keypad a 3 Star Rating.

There are really only a few positive aspects of the 5839. Its Alphanumeric display can make it easier for a user to understand what they are doing. And as a Honeywell product, the keypad is sturdy and of good quality. It also eliminates the need for running wires, which is a necessity with any similar hardwired keypad, including the 6160.

But there are plenty of downsides to the Honeywell 5839. Despite being an Alphanumeric keypad, it cannot be used for programming. The only reason to choose this over a wireless Fixed English keypad like the 5828 is if you really want to read the system's arming state in better detail. Having to add a wireless transceiver is pretty inconvenient if you don't already have one. You can get a Honeywell 6160 Keypad and just wire that to the ECP bus instead. The 6160 can also be used for programming, which is sorely lacking for the 5839. The wireless range of 50 feet is understandable due to FCC limitations, but it is still rather disappointing. The keypad is also discontinued, so you probably can't find a new model anymore.

The only real reason to get a 5839 is if you have a VISTA System with an added transceiver module, and you need a wireless alphanumeric keypad without the programming capabilities. That is extremely niche. We only give this 3 Stars because it is a quality Honeywell Keypad, and it being wireless is convenient.

Good: Alphanumeric, Honeywell Quality, No Wires

Bad: Requires Transceiver, No Programming, Limited Range, Discontinued, Extremely Niche

Bottom Line: 3 Stars

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