Honeywell 5843

Wireless Switch Module

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The Honeywell 5843 is a wireless switch module that is designed to be used with Honeywell wireless key fobs. The 5843 enables you to use ...

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Description

The Honeywell 5843 is a wireless switch module that is designed to be used with Honeywell wireless key fobs. The 5843 enables you to use a button on your wireless key fob to operate any relay activated device.

The wireless switch module has terminals for either a normally open relay or a normally closed relay so it will work with nearly anything that can be triggered by a relay activation. The 5843 uses latching relays which retain their position (open or closed) even when power is disconnected. The yellow LED indicates the relay state. If the yellow LED is off, it indicates a normally closed contact is connected to the common terminal and the relay is in the reset state. If the yellow LED is on, a normally open contact is connected to the common terminal and the relay is in the set state.

To program a wireless key fob button to activate the switch module’s relay, you need to set all DIP switches to off except for DIP switch 2. With DIP switch 2 on, enrollment mode is enabled. You can then press the button on your keyfob to enroll it with the 5843. Once all buttons have been enrolled, change DIP switch 2 to the off position to exit enrollment mode. When a programmed key fob button is pressed, the relay state of the 5843 will momentarily change. When power is applied, the relay is forced back to the reset state. The relay contact rating is 2A at 28VDC.

The Honeywell 5843 can draw power from either a 12VDC or 9VAC external power supply. We recommend using the Honeywell 1332 AC transformer to power your wireless switch module.

Brand: Honeywell

Reviews
Useful Device!
Submitted on 05/18/2020 Alarm Grid

The Honeywell 5843 is a wireless switch module that you can control using a Honeywell 5834-4 Key Fob or any other Honeywell 345 MHz Key Fob. The purpose of the Honeywell 5843 is to control a connected relay device wirelessly using a key fob input. The way that this works is that you must connect a Normally Open or Normally Closed relay-activated device to the 5843. You then program a compatible key fob, such as a Honeywell 5834-4, to the 5843 device. You will only need to program one (1) specific key fob input to the 5843. Then, whenever you make that input on the key fob, it will activate the relay, and in turn, the connected device, provided that the key fob is within wireless range of the 5843. Alarm Grid likes the Honeywell 5843, and we give it a 5 Star rating.

There are many aspects that we appreciate about the Honeywell 5843. For one, it allows for both Normally Open and Normally Closed relay devices, so you can wire it in the manner that is most convenient for you. You can also choose any button on your compatible key fob for controlling the connected device. The option to choose between a 12VDC transformer and a 9VAC transformer provides added flexibility. And the LED light on the device is a nice touch, as it is useful for troubleshooting and providing status.

But there are some downsides to the 5843 that should also be considered. For one, it only works with Honeywell 345 MHz Key Fobs, which is a somewhat limited selection. Also, the device that is being controlled must be physically connected with the 5843. And even then, the wireless range is limited by the key fob device that is being used. These downsides are minor though, and they do not stop us from giving the 5843 a 5 Star score.

Good: NO & NC Wiring, Choose Any Fob Button, Transformer Options, LED Light

Bad: Only Works w/ Honeywell 345 MHz Fobs, Controlled Device Must Be Connected, Limited Fob Range

Bottom Line: 5 Stars

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