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Electronic Multi-Zone Environmental Alarm System
Installation/Owner’s Manual

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Limitations of the Alarm System or Device
While your alarm system or device is reliable and sophisticated, it does not offer guaranteed protection against
burglary, fire or other emergency. Any security product, whether commercial or residential, is subject to
compromise or failure-to-warn for a variety of reasons. These include:

•

Individuals may gain access through unprotected openings or have the technical sophistication to
bypass an alarm sensor or disconnect an alarm warning device.

•

Monitoring devices will not operate without power. Devices powered by AC will not work if their AC
power supply is off for any reason. If system has battery backup, batteries that are not maintained can
fail to provide the necessary power for devices to function properly.

•

Alarm warning devices such as sirens, bells, and horns may not alert people or awaken sleepers if they
are located on the other side of closed or partly closed doors. If warning devices are on a different level
of the residence from the bedrooms, they are less likely to awaken or alert people inside the bedrooms.

•

Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central monitoring station may
be out of service, and are subject to compromise by sophisticated means of attack.

•

Signals sent by wireless transmitters may be blocked or reflected by metal before they reach the alarm
receiver. Even if the signal path has been recently checked during a weekly test, blockage can occur if
a metal object is moved into the path.

•

Even if the system responds to the emergency as intended and is a monitored alarm system, the
authorities may not respond appropriately.

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This equipment, like other electrical devices, is subject to component failure.
The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning properly is due to inadequate
maintenance. Your alarm system should be tested weekly to make sure all detection devices are
operating properly. Your control panel and keypads should be tested as well.

Installing an alarm system may make you eligible for lower insurance rates, but an alarm system is not a substitute
for insurance. Homeowners, property owners, and renters should continue to insure their lives and property.

Table of Contents
General Information............................................................................................................................... 1
Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 1
How to Use This Manual.................................................................................................................... 2
Block Diagrams.................................................................................................................................. 3
Symbols on the Product or Manual Labeling ..................................................................................... 4
Monitoring Screens ............................................................................................................................ 5
Keys ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Base Unit Connections ...................................................................................................................... 7
Access Control and Passwords ......................................................................................................... 8
System Configuration Parameters ..................................................................................................... 9
Sensors............................................................................................................................................ 10
Temperature Sensors ................................................................................................................ 10
Humidity Sensors ....................................................................................................................... 11
4-20mA Sensors ........................................................................................................................ 11
Theory of Operation ....................................................................................................... 11
Power Supply / Sensor Voltage Selection...................................................................... 12
Water Sensors ........................................................................................................................... 13
Multi-Function Sensors .............................................................................................................. 13
Contact Closure Sensors ........................................................................................................... 13
Sensor Parameter Descriptions ................................................................................................. 14
Relay Operation ............................................................................................................................... 15
Preparation........................................................................................................................................... 17
Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Tools and Supplies Required........................................................................................................... 21
Power Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 21
Mounting the EA800 Rear Plate ...................................................................................................... 21
Install the Wired Sensors ................................................................................................................. 22
EA800 Base Unit Power Connections ............................................................................................. 22
Install the Wireless Sensors............................................................................................................. 22
Connecting Wired Temperature, Contact Closure, and Water Bug Sensors................................... 24
Connecting Wired HA-III+ Humidity Sensors ................................................................................... 25
Connecting Wired 4-20mA Sensors................................................................................................. 26
Connecting the EA800 Alarm Outputs ............................................................................................. 27
Programming ................................................................................................................................... 27
Accessing the MAIN MENU for Programming ........................................................................... 28
Configuring System Parameter Settings .................................................................................... 28
Setting the Current Date ............................................................................................................ 31
Setting the Time......................................................................................................................... 32
Adding Wireless Sensors................................................................................................................. 33
Adding a Wireless Temperature Sensor .................................................................................... 33
Adding a Wireless Multi-Function Sensor Using a Wired Temperature Sensor ........................ 35
Adding a Wireless Humidity Sensor........................................................................................... 37
Adding a Wireless Multi-Function Sensor Using a Wired WaterBug Sensor ............................. 38
Adding a Wireless Multi-Function Sensor Using a Wired Contact Closure Sensor ................... 40
Verify Wireless Signal Strength ................................................................................................. 42
Adding Wired Sensors ..................................................................................................................... 43
Adding a Wired Temperature Sensor ........................................................................................ 43
Adding a Wired HA-III+ Humidity Sensor................................................................................... 44
Adding a Wired WaterBug Sensor ............................................................................................. 45
Adding a Wired Contact Closure Sensor ................................................................................... 46
Adding a 4-20mA Sensor ........................................................................................................... 47
Configuring the Relays..................................................................................................................... 48
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Operation ..............................................................................................................................................
Monitoring Environmental Conditions ..............................................................................................
Viewing Sensor Settings ..................................................................................................................
Viewing Active Alarms .....................................................................................................................
Viewing the Alarm Log .....................................................................................................................
Viewing Pending Alarm Information .................................................................................................
Viewing Limit Settings ......................................................................................................................
Viewing the Event Log .....................................................................................................................
Viewing the Sensor Log ...................................................................................................................
Viewing Firmware Information .........................................................................................................
Viewing RF Information....................................................................................................................
Maintenance .........................................................................................................................................
Locking and Unlocking the EA800 ...................................................................................................
Pausing Monitoring and Cancelling Pause ......................................................................................
Adding a Sensor ..............................................................................................................................
Replacing a Sensor..........................................................................................................................
Editing Sensor Parameters ..............................................................................................................
Reprogramming a Relay ..................................................................................................................
Deleting a Sensor ............................................................................................................................
Changing the Date Format...............................................................................................................
Changing the Time Format ..............................................................................................................
Changing the Date or Time Setting..................................................................................................
Changing Sensor Data Collection Frequency ..................................................................................
Changing the Buzzer Setting ...........................................................................................................
Changing the Password ...................................................................................................................
Clearing the Alarm Log ....................................................................................................................
Clearing the Sensor Log ..................................................................................................................
Updating the Firmware.....................................................................................................................
Saving Configuration Settings..........................................................................................................
Loading Configuration Settings ........................................................................................................
Exporting the Stored Logs ...............................................................................................................
Exported Alarm Data..................................................................................................................
Exported Event Data ..................................................................................................................
Exported Sensor Data................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................
Verifying RF Signal Strength............................................................................................................
Viewing Signal Strength for a Wireless Sensor..........................................................................
Specifications.......................................................................................................................................
Base Unit and Sensor Specifications ...............................................................................................
Accessories......................................................................................................................................
Appendix A: Screen Maps...................................................................................................................
Appendix B: Planning Worksheet ......................................................................................................
Appendix C: Wiring Diagram ..............................................................................................................
Appendix D: System Configuration Record ......................................................................................
Warranty and Service Information .....................................................................................................

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General Information
Overview
The EnviroAlert® EA800 Multi-Zone Environmental Alarm System monitors the environmental conditions detected
by the sensors connected to the base unit, and provides alarm signals when monitored conditions at any of the
sensors exceed the user-programmable HIGH LIMIT or LOW LIMIT set points. The alarm signals are provided via
relay outputs that can operate with process controls, security systems, or other similar automated equipment. The
EA800 Alarm System can be configured with wired or optional wireless sensors (sold separately). The EA800
allows connection of up to 4 wired and 4 wireless sensors.
Setup and programming is done using the front panel keys and the liquid crystal display (LCD) on the base unit.
The display assists the user during setup, and shows measured conditions for the monitored environment during
operation.
The EA800 can monitor multiple critical environments using multiple sensor inputs. Each sensor input/alarm
channel is designated a “Relay”.
Using the appropriate accessory sensors (sold separately), the EA800 Alarm System monitors and provides
alarms for the following conditions:
■ Normally open/normally closed contacts
■ Temperature: from -80° C to 150° C (-112° F to 302° F)
■ Humidity: from 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)
■ Presence of water
■ Any sensor with a 4-20mA interface

The EA800 base unit may be mounted directly to a 3-gang electrical enclosure or to walls. The wireless sensors
are easily mounted to the wall. Figure 1 shows the base unit and a wireless sensor.

Figure 1 EnviroAlert EA800 Base Unit and Optional Wireless Sensor

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How to Use This Manual

How to Use This Manual
This manual is organized into sections that guide you through the installation process, then describe how to use the
EA800 and change its programmed settings if necessary. Some troubleshooting guidelines are provided, and the
appendices contain forms for you to photocopy and use to record the programmed settings of the EA800 and the
monitoring system setup.
The manual presents EA800 programming procedures by showing you the sequence of menus and screens you
will see as you perform the procedure, and the keys to press to advance to the next screen. The example below is
the procedure for unlocking the EA800 base unit to allow programming.
Step 1: Press the
F1 soft key.

Step 2: The UNLOCK screen Step 3: Press the
ENTER key
is displayed. Enter your
password using the arrow
keys.

F1 can be pressed at this time
to lock the unit.

Enter:

0800
The arrows on the drawing indicate the direction of procedure flow.
In all procedures, use the
keys to select menu options and to increase/decrease alphanumeric values for
programming options. Use the PREV and NEXT soft keys (F2 and F3) to move the cursor to the next digit when
entering numeric data.
The functions of the soft keys F1 F2 F3 change and are defined on the screen in the area above each key. If no
text is shown above a soft key, it means the key performs no function on the current screen.
“Keys” on page 6 describes the functions of each key on the base unit.
Note: For convenient reference, “Appendix A: Screen Maps” on page 75 contains maps of all menus and
screens.
Throughout the manual, text that appears on the EA800 base unit screens is shown like this: MONITORING
Key names are shown in text like this: F1
The current menu selection is highlighted on the screen by arrows on either side of the
selection, as shown in the example at right. On this MAIN MENU screen, the current selection
is Sensors.
Use the

keys to move the highlight to the desired menu item, then press

to make the selection.

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Block Diagrams
Figure 2 shows a block diagram of the base unit interfaces and functions. The EA800 provides eight relays for
indicating when a programmed alarm limit has been exceeded or a warning condition exists. An additional AUX
(Auxiliary) Output relay provides an output signal to an optional audible alarm or strobe that is activated whenever
an alarm condition exists.
EA800 Base Unit
Sensor 1

Relay 1 coil control logic

Relay 1

Output 1

Sensor 2

Relay 2 coil control logic

Relay 2

Output 2

Sensor 3

Relay 3 coil control logic

Relay 3

Output 3

Sensor 4

Relay 4 coil control logic

Relay 4

Output 4

Relay 5

Output 5

Relay 6

Output 6

Relay 7

Output 7

Relay 8

Output 8

Relay assignment
and coil control logic

System Control
Sensor 5

Relay 9

RF Receiver

Aux Output

Sensor 6
Sensor 7
Sensor 8
Wireless Sensors
Figure 2 EA800 Environmental Alarm System Block Diagram

The EA800 can be made part of a larger security system as shown in Figure 3. In a security system there may be
more than one EA800 installed along with other components such as the Winland EA200 or EA400 multi-zone
environmental alarm systems.
EA800 Base Unit
Sensor 1

Relay 1 coil control logic

Relay 1

Output 1

Sensor 2

Relay 2 coil control logic

Relay 2

Output 2

Sensor 3

Relay 3 coil control logic

Relay 3

Output 3

Sensor 4

Relay 4 coil control logic

Relay 4

Output 4

Relay 5

Output 5

Relay 6

Output 6

Relay 7

Output 7

Relay 8

Output 8

Relay assignment
and coil control logic

System Control
Sensor 5

RF Receiver

Relay 9

Aux Output

Alarm Panel

Sensor 6
Sensor 7
From other
EA800, EA400, and EA200
Environmental Alarm Systems

Sensor 8
Wireless Sensors
EA800 Base Unit
Sensor 1

Relay 1 coil control logic

Relay 1

Output 1

Sensor 2

Relay 2 coil control logic

Relay 2

Output 2

Sensor 3

Relay 3 coil control logic

Relay 3

Output 3

Sensor 4

Relay 4 coil control logic

Relay 4

Output 4

Relay 5

Output 5

Relay 6

Output 6

Relay 7

Output 7

Relay 8

Output 8

Relay assignment
and coil control logic

System Control
Sensor 5

RF Receiver

Relay 9

Aux Output

Sensor 6
Sensor 7
Sensor 8
Wireless Sensors

Figure 3 Facility Security System Block Diagram - Example

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Symbols on the Product or Manual Labeling

Symbols on the Product or Manual Labeling
Symbols appearing on the product labeling, packaging, and/or in this manual are shown and described in Table 1.
Table 1

Symbols on Product or Manual
Symbol

Definition

Attention, consult accompanying documents or statements.

For product disposal, ensure the following:
• Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
• Collect this product separately.
• Use collection and return systems available to you.
Indicates product complies with RoHS-WEEE directive.

Normally Open (NO) relay contact terminal

Normally Closed (NC) relay contact terminal

C
AUX
Model: EA800
• FCC ID:
V5SEA800-031108
• IC: 7635A-EA800
Models: EA-WMFS,
EA-WTS, EA-WHS
• FCC ID:
V5SEA-WS-031108
• IC: 7635A-EAWS

Common relay contact terminal
Combined single pole double throw (SPDT) NO relay output that activates upon an
alarm from any of the sensors.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Caution Statement (per CFR 15.21):
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Class B Product Compliance Statement (per CFR 15.105(b)):
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The TÜV certification combines electrical safety certification for Canada (SCC), United
States (NRTL), and Europe (EU Directives). This product was voluntarily tested
according to the relevant safety requirements and mentioned properties pertaining to
this certification mark.
The product is in conformity with all applicable requirements for its placing on the
European Union market.

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Monitoring Screens
The EA800 user interface is menu-based. During normal system monitoring, one of the following three screens is
displayed depending on the current state of the programmed sensors:

The MONITORING (home) screen is displayed
when there are no active alarms. The screen lists
all programmed sensors connected to the base
unit and their current reading or state.

The MONITORING (home) screen displays pending
alarms in reverse video as shown in the example
at right (71° exceeds the temperature limit for
Sensor 2, so it is shown as light text on black).
Pending alarms indicate that the programmed limits for the sensor have been exceeded, but the
sensor’s programmed delay time has not elapsed
yet. If the monitored conditions continue to
exceed the programmed limits for longer than the
programmed delay period, the pending alarm will
become an active alarm.
The ACTIVE ALARMS screen is shown when one or
more sensors are in an active alarm or warning
state. If more than one alarm is active, each will
be listed on the screen. In the example shown,
Walk-in Cooler and Warehouse alarms are
occurring simultaneously.

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Keys

Keys
Figure 4 shows the base unit display and entry keys. The keys are described in Table 2.

Figure 4 EA800 Base Unit Keys
Table 2
Key

Key Functions
Function

This key's function changes as determined by the software. Its current function is
displayed immediately above the key on the display.

This key's function changes as determined by the software. Its current function is
displayed immediately above the key on the display.
Up Arrow: This key provides the scroll up function. It moves the selection cursor up
a list or increments the value of alphanumeric entry fields as identified by the flashing cursor. The values provided are dependent on the currently active field. For
example, the available selections may be a + or - sign, numbers, or alphanumeric
characters and special characters.
Down Arrow: This key provides the scroll down function. It moves the selection
cursor down a list or decrements the value of alphanumeric entry fields as identified
by the flashing cursor. The values provided are dependent on the currently active
field. For example, the available selections may be a + or - sign, numbers, or alphanumeric characters and special characters.
ENTER key. This key accepts the currently entered selection when pressed. If the
selection is a menu item, the selected item is accessed. If the current selection is an
entered value, pressing the ENTER key accepts the entered value.
HOME key. This key displays the home screen (MONITORING) when pressed.
MENU key: Displays the MAIN MENU screen when pressed from any menu level or
from the home screen.
SILENCE key: Alarms cannot be cleared and will continue to recur until the monitored conditions detected by the sensors are within the programmed parameters.
Pressing the SILENCE key temporarily silences the local audible alarm and deactivates the auxiliary relay for 10 minutes.
If a new alarm originating from a different sensor occurs within this 10-minute
period, the audible alarm and aux relay are reactivated, and require another key
press to silence the audible alarm.

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Base Unit Connections
Figure 5 shows the EA800 base unit's connections and Table 3 describes the functions of each connection.
Note: The base unit has four wired sensor inputs and four wireless RF sensor inputs.

Power
In

Aux
Power
Out

Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4

J13

J14

Output 1

Output 2

Output 3

Output 4

Output 5

Output 6

Output 7

Output 8

NO COM NC

Aux

NO COM NC

J10

Figure 5 EA800 Base Unit Connections
Table 3

EA800 Base Unit Connector Functions

Connector

Designation

Function

USB

USB Type A connection used to program firmware, export logs, and export
and import configuration files. www.winland.com lists compatible USB sticks.

Power In

11-26 VDC input power connection for EA800 base unit (from accessory
power supply or alarm panel).

! CAUTION
CAUTION

Observe (+) and (-) polarity markings screened on circuit board. EA800
can be damaged if power polarity is reversed.
Aux Power Out

11-26 VDC power out connection for EA800 accessories requiring power
(such as HA-III+ Humid Alert). This output voltage equals that of Power In and
is current-limited to a maximum of 500 mA.

! CAUTION
CAUTION

Connect only accessories specified in this manual to the Aux Power Out
connection. Connection of unsuitable loads to this connection may
damage the power supply and EA800, or result in improper or unreliable
operation.
Note: Accuracy for the HA-III+ sensor is stated at +12VDC input.
If Aux Power Out is used to power the HA-III+ and is not
+12VDC, then the accuracy of the HA-III+ is compromised.

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Access Control and Passwords
Table 3

EA800 Base Unit Connector Functions — continued

Connector

Designation

Function

INPUT 1

Wired input for Relay 1 external temperature, water, 4-20mA, contact closure,
or humidity sensor.

INPUT 2

Wired input for Relay 2 external temperature, water, 4-20mA, contact closure,
or humidity sensor.

INPUT 3

Wired input for Relay 3 external temperature, water, 4-20mA, contact closure,
or humidity sensor.

INPUT 4

Wired input for Relay 4 external temperature, water, 4-20mA, contact closure,
or humidity sensor.

OUTPUT 1

Form C relay alarm output for Relay 1.

OUTPUT 2

Form C relay alarm output for Relay 2.

OUTPUT 3

Form C relay alarm output for Relay 3.

OUTPUT 4

Form C relay alarm output for Relay 4.

OUTPUT 5

Form C relay alarm output for Relay 5.

OUTPUT 6

Form C relay alarm output for Relay 6.

OUTPUT 7

Form C relay alarm output for Relay 7.

OUTPUT 8

Form C relay alarm output for Relay 8.

AUX OUT

Form C relay output that activates upon an alarm from any of the relays
(Relay 1 through Relay 8).

J13

Antenna

RF receive and transmit

J14

Antenna

RF receive and transmit

J10

Access Control and Passwords
The EA800 base unit is normally locked to prevent unauthorized use. The currently active function of the F1 soft
key (UNLOCK or LOCK) is displayed above the key. The locked and unlocked states are described below.
Note: The base unit locks automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity if the user does not press the LOCK soft
key (F1).
■ Locked: This is the default state and limits access to the EA800 to viewing only.
UNLOCK is displayed above the F1 soft key indicates that the base unit is
currently locked. Pressing the F1 soft key prompts the user to enter a password
to unlock the base unit, permitting full access to all screens and functions. The
HOME key, MENU key, and the MAIN MENU options shown on the screen at right
are available to the user when the base unit is locked.
■ Unlocked: When the base unit is unlocked, LOCK displayed above the F1 soft key, and all information,
programming, and maintenance screens may be viewed and programming changes may be made. Pressing
the F1 soft key locks the EA800 base unit and protects it from unauthorized or unintended programming
changes, log downloads, and firmware uploads.
The base unit allows the use of two passwords for unlocking:
■ The factory default password is 0800. This password cannot be changed or deleted.
■ A second, optional password may be set by the user. To create a second user password, see “Changing the

Password” on page 63.

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System Configuration Parameters
The EA800 base unit requires certain system level information as outlined in Table 4.
Table 4

System Configuration Parameters

Parameter

Date Format

Selections

• MM/DD/YYYY
• DD/MM/YYYY

Factory Default

Description

MM/DD/YYYY

Sets the desired date format for all event time stamps.

Time Format • 12-hour
• 24-hour

24-hour

Sets the desired time format for all event time stamps.

Data Collection Frequency

•
•
•
•
•
•

5 minutes

Sets the interval for collecting and recording data from the
sensors. The data collection frequency applies to all sensors.The EA800 provides approximately 10,000 data
points to be collected regardless of the frequency
selected. The estimated time duration covered for each
data collection frequency is listed below.
30 seconds = 3.5 days
1 minute = 1 week
5 minutes = 1 month
15 minutes = 3 months
30 minutes = 6 months
60 minutes = 1 year

Buzzer

• Enable
• Disable

Enabled

Enables and disables the buzzer when an alarm limit has
been exceeded or a warning condition exists.

30 seconds
1 minute
5 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes

WARNING

Selecting Disable for this parameter turns the audible
alarm buzzer off completely. No audible alarm tone
will sound when an alarm occurs if DISABLE is
selected.
RF Channel

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11 (2405 MHz)
12 (2410 MHz)
13 (2415 MHz)
14 (2420 MHz)
15 (2425 MHz)
16 (2430 MHz)
17 (2435 MHz)
18 (2440 MHz)
19 (2445 MHz)
20 (2450 MHz)
21 (2455 MHz)
22 (2460 MHz)
23 (2465 MHz)
24 (2470 MHz)
25 (2475 MHz)
26 (2480 MHz)

channel 16

Selects the ISM band radio frequency (RF) channel for
transmission between the wireless sensors and EA800
base unit.

Sensors

Sensors
A variety of sensors may be used with the EA800 base unit to provide environmental status and information. These
include the following:
■ Wired Sensors: Relays 1 through 4 are for use with sensors wired to the base unit. Wired sensors can be any

of the following types:

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Low temperature sensors - Blue Thermistor Probes
High temperature sensors - Red Thermistor Probes
Ultra Low temperature sensors - White Thermistor Probes
HA-III+ humidity sensor
Water Bug sensor (supervised)
N.O. Contact
N.C. Contact
4-20 mA

■ Wireless Sensors: Relays 5 through 8 are for use with wireless sensors. These sensors transmit to the EA800

base unit through RF links. Each wireless sensor is hard-coded with an address the base unit uses to identify
the sensors installed in the system. When you program the system you assign each installed wireless sensor
to a relay using its hard coded address. Wireless sensors can be any of the following types:

•
•
•

Wireless Humidity Sensor (EA-WHS)
Wireless Temperature Sensor (EA-WTS)
Wireless Multi-Function Sensor (EA-WMFS): Any of the following wired sensors can be connected to the
wireless multi-function sensor, effectively converting the wired sensor to wireless:

•
•
•
•
•
•

Low temperature sensors - Blue Thermistor Probes
High temperature sensors - Red Thermistor Probes
Ultra Low temperature sensors - White Thermistor Probes
Water Bug sensor (supervised)
Normally Open (NO) Contact
Normally Closed (NC) Contact

Temperature Sensors
Table 5 lists the temperature sensors available for use with the EA800 Alarm System.
Table 5

EA800 Compatible Temperature Sensors

Sensor

Part Number

Description

Operating Range/Parameters

High Temp Red,
Stainless Steel

PN M-001-0081

Thermistor, Stainless Steel Probe,
High Temperature Sensor

0° C to 150° C
(32° F to 302° F)

Low Temp Blue,
Stainless Steel

PN M-001-0082

Thermistor, Stainless Steel Probe,
Low Temperature Sensor

-50° C to 70° C
(-58° F to 158° F)

Low Temp Blue,
waterproof

PN M-001-0086

Thermistor, waterproof, low temperature sensor. For use in coolers and
freezers.

-50° C to 70° C
(-58° F to 158° F)

High Temp Red,
waterproof

PN M-001-0087

Thermistor, waterproof, high tempera- 0° C to 150° C
ture sensor
(32° F to 302° F)

Ultra Low Temp
White, Stainless
Steel

PN M-001-0111

Thermistor Stainless Steel Probe,
Ultra Low Temperature Sensor

-80° C to 0° C
(-112° F to 32° F)

Wireless Temp

PN M-001-0125

Stand alone wireless temperature
sensor

0° C to 50° C
(32° F to 122° F)

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Humidity Sensors
Table 6 lists the humidity sensors available for use with the EA800 Alarm System.
Table 6

EA800 Compatible Humidity Sensors

Sensor

Part Number

Description

Operating Range/Parameters

HA-III+

PN M-001-0091

Humidity monitoring module

5% to 95% rh
(non-condensing)

Wireless
Humidity

PN M-001-0126

Wireless humidity monitoring
module

5% to 95% rh
(non-condensing)

4-20mA Sensors
Theory of Operation
Industry standard 4-20mA sensors can be used with the EA800. However, it is important to verify that this type of
sensor will operate properly over the entire output range.
Figure 6 shows an example of the loop circuit for a 4-20mA sensor whose minimum operating voltage is 8V or less
when connected to an EA800 base unit that is powered with 12VDC.

If Vsensor = 8V and Aux Power = 12V

EA800

J5
+
DC

Aux Power

4-20mA
Transmitter

(-)

+
Vsensor
-

200O

4.0V

Max Load of
200O includes
1000' of 22 AWG
(2 conductor)
wire connecting
the EA800 to the
4-20mA sensor

(-)
Input N
J6

Figure 6 I4-20mA Sensor Wiring Diagram - EA800 Aux Power Supply

Figure 7 shows an example of the loop circuit for a 4-20mA sensor whose minimum operating voltage is greater
than 8V when connected to an EA800 base unit that is powered with 12VDC.

If Vsensor > 8V and Aux Power = 12V

EA800

J5
+

Aux Power

External
Supply

4-20mA
Transmitter

(-)

Vsensor
+

(-)

200O

4.0V

Max Load of
200O includes
1000' of 22 AWG
(2 conductor)
wire connecting
the EA800 to the
4-20mA sensor

Input N
J6

Figure 7 4-20mA Sensor Wiring Diagram - External Power Supply

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Sensors

Power Supply / Sensor Voltage Selection
In order to determine the power supply voltage necessary to ensure correct full-scale operation, it is necessary to
identify all voltage drops within the current loop.
Figures 6 and 7 show an EA800 drop of 4.0 VDC. This value accounts for the voltage drop generated by
connecting the 4-20mA sensor to the EA800 using 1000 feet of 22 AWG wire.
Now it is only necessary to identify the operating voltage range of the 4-20mA sensor, more importantly the
minimum operating voltage. Once identified, the minimum operating voltage of the sensor can be added to the
4.0V voltage drop of the EA800 (+ wire) to determine the power supply voltage necessary to ensure correct
full-scale operation.
Example:
■ Assume that a 4-20mA sensor whose operating input voltage range is 10 – 30V has been selected for use.

Therefore the minimum operating voltage of the sensor is 10V (Vsensor). When the 4.0V drop of the EA800
(and wire) is added, it can be determined that at least 14VDC is needed to power the loop.
■ If the EA800 is connected to a 12VDC power supply, use of the sensor in this example requires an external
power supply of at least 14V as shown in Figure 7.
It is important to not exceed the maximum operating voltage of the 4-20mA sensor, as specified within the sensor’s
product specification.
The following formula provides the basis for the selection matrix shown in Table 7. Please use Table 7 to select
either the proper sensor rating to be used with a known power supply, or select a power supply for a known sensor
rating.
RL < (Vcc – x) .023
where:
■ RL = Loop resistance of 200
■ Vcc = Power supplied to EA800 or Aux Power Out
■ X = Sensor voltage (max)
Table 7
4-20mA Voltage Select Matrix
Power Supplied to EA800
or AUX. Power Out

Vsensor (max.) [Maximum
sensor voltage rating]

Power Supplied to EA800 or
AUX. Power Out

Vsensor (max.) [Maximum
sensor voltage rating]

11 VDC

7 VDC

19 VDC

15 VDC

12 VDC

8 VDC

20 VDC

16 VDC

13 VDC

9 VDC

21 VDC

17 VDC

14 VDC

10 VDC

22 VDC

18 VDC

15 VDC

11 VDC

23 VDC

19 VDC

16 VDC

12 VDC

24 VDC

20 VDC

17 VDC

13 VDC

25 VDC

21 VDC

18 VDC

14 VDC

26 VDC

22 VDC

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General Information

Water Sensors
Table 8 lists the water sensors available for use with the EA800 Alarm System.
Use of water sensors requires that at least one supervised water sensor be used. Up to five additional
unsupervised water sensors may be added in parallel on the same input where the supervised water sensor is
configured.
Table 8

EA800 Compatible Water Sensors

Sensor

Part Number

Water Bug

PN M-001-0094

Description

Supervised water sensor1

Operating
Range/Parameters

1 Water sensors are not effective nor intended for use in distilled or deionized water.

Multi-Function Sensors
Multi-function wireless sensors may be connected to a wired sensor to act as a transmitter. Table 9 lists the
multi-function sensor available for use with the EA800 Alarm System.
Table 9

EA800 Compatible Multi-Function Sensors

Sensor

Wireless
Multi-Function

Part Number

PN M-001-0127

Description

Wireless link for sensors. See
page 16 for allowed sensors.

Operating
Range/Parameters

Dependent on sensor
connected.

Contact Closure Sensors
Table 10 lists the contact closure sensors compatible for use with the EA800 Alarm System.
Table 10

EA800 Compatible Closure Sensors

Sensor

Description

NO closure

Normally open contact closure such as door contacts, motion detectors,
and glass break sensors

NC closure

Normally closed contact closure such as door contacts, motion detectors,
and glass break sensors

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Sensor Parameter Descriptions
This section provides a description of each sensor parameter.
Table 11

Sensor Parameter Descriptions

Parameter

Applicable to Sensors

Sensor Name All

Description

A name used to identify the sensor in the alarm system. Select a name
readily identified by the viewer. The sensor name is displayed on the
Main screen during a no-alarm condition and on the Alarm screen during
an alarm condition. Two name choice types are available:
• Common Name: These are preprogrammed names.
• Custom Name: This selection allows you to enter any name if the
preprogrammed common names do not adequately identify the sensor
in the system (limited to 16 characters).
Note: Duplicate sensor names are not permitted.

Unit of
Measure

• Blue, Red and White
temperature sensors
• 4-20mA sensor
• Wireless
temperature sensors

This parameter allows you to choose the unit of measure used for sensor reading and display.
• Blue, Red and White temperature sensors: °C or °F
• 4-20mA sensors: the following Common Units of measure are
available: F (Fahrenheit), C (Centigrade), K (Kelvin), % rh (percent
relative humidity), psi (pounds per square inch), Pa (Pascals), kPa
(kiloPascals), lb (pound), kg (kilogram)
• 4-20mA sensors can also use custom units. Enter the appropriate units
for the connected 4-20mA sensor via the keypad.

Resolution

4-20mA sensor

This determines the range that may be used for the 4-20mA sensor. The
full scale range is determined by the values entered in the Low Scaled
Value and the High Scaled Value. You must select the correct resolution
in order to set the true range limits for the 4-20mA sensor you are installing. The available values are as follows:
Maximum Allowed
Maximum Allowed
Resolution
Low Scaled Value
High Scaled Value
1.
-9999.
+9999.
0.1
-999.9
+999.9
0.01
-99.99
+99.99
0.001
-9.999
+9.999

Low Scaled
Value

4-20mA sensor

This parameter equals the environmental reading that results in a sensor
output of 4mA or its minimum valid reading. This is dependent on the
setting of the resolution as discussed above.

High Scaled
Value

4-20mA sensor

This parameter equals the environmental reading that results in a sensor
output of 20mA or its maximum valid reading. This is dependent on the
setting of the resolution as discussed above.

Hysteresis

• Blue, Red and White
temperature sensors
• HA-III+
• 4-20mA sensor

The Hysteresis setting helps prevent alarms from being set and reset
continually if the environment is at or near the alarm set point by providing an acceptable variance. For example, if Hysteresis is set at 2 and the
sensor High limit is set at 50, the sensor reading must decrease to 48
(50 minus 2) in order for the alarm condition to reset to a no-alarm condition.

Low Alarm
Limit

• Blue, Red and White The Low Alarm Limit sets the value that trips the low alarm when
temperature sensors exceeded.
• HA-III+
• 4-20mA sensor
• Wireless humidity
sensor
• Wireless
temperature sensor

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Table 11

Sensor Parameter Descriptions — continued

Parameter

Applicable to Sensors

Description

High Alarm
Limit

• Blue, Red and White The High Alarm Limit sets the value that trips the high alarm when
temperature sensors exceeded.
• HA-III+
• 4-20mA sensor
• Wireless humidity
sensor
• Wireless
temperature sensor

Alarm Delay
Time

All

This sets the time period that an alarm condition can exist before the
alarm is triggered. This is useful for helping to prevent false alarms from
occurring in situations where normal activities cause conditions to temporarily exceed alarm thresholds. For example, the temperature in a
freezer may temporarily rise above the High alarm limit while frozen food
is being restocked and the freezer door is open, but the delay prevents
the alarm from going off unless the temperature fails to cool below the
alarm threshold within the alarm delay period.

Relay Operation
This section describes the operation of the base unit's relays. The relays must be programmed correctly so that
their outputs provide the desired signaling to the alarm panel.
Table 12

Relay Configuration Settings

Relay Setting

No Alarm
Relay State:
De-Energized (default)

Description

No Alarm: Power is removed from the relay coil as shown below.
NC
C
From
EA800
logic

To
alarm
panel

Idc = 0

Alarm: Power is applied to the relay coil as shown below.
NC
C

To
alarm
panel

Idc
From
EA800
logic

No Alarm
Relay State: Energized

No Alarm: Power is applied to the relay coil as shown below.
NC
C

To
alarm
panel

Idc
From
EA800
logic

Alarm: Power is removed from the relay coil as shown below. This provides for a
default alarm if the EA800 loses power in addition to the sensors' alarms.
NC
C
From
EA800
logic

Active Condition:
Alarm Only

To
alarm
panel

Idc = 0

Sets the alarm to be active when an alarm condition exists.

Active Condition:
Sets the alarm to be active when an alarm condition exists or a warning is active.
Alarm or Warning (default)

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Relay Operation

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Preparation
Before you begin installation, ensure that you properly plan the alarm system. During the planning phase you will
generate all the documentation you need to successfully install the EA800 base unit and sensors in the alarm
system. This is important because complete and accurate installation documentation aids in system maintenance
later.

! CAUTION

If the EA800 base unit will be connected to a remote alarm panel, do not connect
the base unit to the alarm panel until after sensor connection and configuration
is complete. Connecting the remote alarm panel before configuring the EA800
sensors will result in false alarms at the remote panel.

The suggested preparation procedure is as follows:
1.

Read and understand the entire manual. General Information provides important information required to
properly plan, install, and use the EA800. The preparation phase helps ensure that the EA800 system will
function as required.

Photocopy the pages of Appendix B: Planning Worksheet, Appendix C: EA800 Wiring Diagram (one for each
EA800 base unit in the system), and Appendix D: System Configuration Record to create a record of the
specific EA800 alarm system installation you are currently working on.

Draw a floor plan for the facility where you will install the EA800 alarm system. Identify important details such
as the coolers, doors, computer rooms, etc. An example is shown below.
Cooler1

Cooler 2

Storage Room 3

Computer
Room

Alarm panel
installation area

Rear
Entry

Front
Entry
Front Desk

Men's Room

Freezer 1

Freezer 2

Room 1

Room 2

Conference Room

Women's Room

Figure 8 Example Floor Plan
4.

Locate the base unit where authorized personnel can readily access it. If required, consideration should be
made regarding a location that discourages unauthorized access. If using wireless sensors, locate the base
unit to minimize the wireless distance. Ensure that the desired mounting locations for the EA800 base unit and
each sensor comply with the environmental specifications listed in Table 13: Specifications.

! CAUTION

Do not install the EA800 base unit in coolers or freezers.

! CAUTION

Use only wired sensors specified in this manual for the INPUT 1 through INPUT 4
connections. Unverified sensors may damage the EA800 or result in improper or
unreliable operation.

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Complete the copy of Appendix B: Planning Worksheet for the facility in which the EA800 system is to be
installed. This must include all monitored areas for the total security system so that you know how many EA800
base units are needed.

Determine the sensors required from the Planning Worksheet you completed and the information provided for
each sensor type in “System Configuration”. Enter these in the copy of the System Configuration Record you
made.
Note: When water sensors are required, you must use at least one supervised water sensor and may add up to
five additional unsupervised water sensors, all in parallel. Thus, an alarm on any sensor will result in an
alarm with no way to determine which sensor is the source.

Enter the sensor information in the copy of the EA800 Wiring Diagram you made. It is a good idea to name
each sensor on this diagram and use that name in both the EA800 Wiring Diagram and the System
Configuration Record. This helps ensure proper programming of the system after you have physically installed
the system.

WARNING

! CAUTION

EA800 relay outputs are intended only for use as low-voltage, low-current
alarm connections, and not for direct switching or control of AC-mains
powered loads. Additionally, local codes may further dictate or limit the types
of loads and associated wiring to be used with the low-current Form C relay
outputs used with the EA800. Connecting AC-mains type circuits to the EA800
may result in an electric shock and/or fire hazard.
Do not connect a load to the AUX OUT or OUTPUT 1 through OUTPUT 8 relay
outputs that exceeds limitations stated in the Specifications section of this
manual. Loads exceeding the specified limitations may damage the EA800, or
result in improper or unreliable operation.

Using the floor plan you created, identify the specific locations for each sensor and verify that their locations
meet the specifications. See Specifications for operational parameters such as cable length.
Note: For 4-20mA sensors: See 4-20mA Sensors for a discussion of determining the constraints for your
4-20mA sensor to ensure accuracy over its rated range.

Determine the channel to use for the wireless sensors. If more than one EA800 is being installed on-site, it is
recommended that they be configured to use different channels.

10. The wireless sensor must be located so that the wireless signal strength is adequate as outlined in Winland

Application Note AN00101. You must verify that the wireless sensors can communicate with the base unit
before you permanently mount them.

Note: Certain environments may present conditions that intermittently cause interference with wireless sensor
to base unit communications. You should understand the environment in which the EA800 is to operate
to minimize their affects on system performance.
11. Decide the loop design you will use. Figure 9 shows an alarm loop where alarm power is derived from the

alarm loop. Figure 10 shows an alarm loop where alarm power is derived from the power supply feeding the
EA800.

Note: if using a self-powered loop, ensure the power supply can provide power for all loading conditions.

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Preparation

From 11-26 VDC
power supply

Power
In

Aux
Power
Out

Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4

J13

J14

J8 Output 1

NO COM NC

Output 2

Output 3

Output 4

Output 5

Output 6

Output 7

Output 8

NO COM NC

Aux

NO COM NC

To "alarm-on-closed"
loop circuit (power
supplied via loop)
Figure 9 Typical Alarm Loop Wiring Configuration (External Power)

From 11-26VDC
power supply

Power
In

Aux
Power
Out

Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4

J13

J14

J8 Output 1

NO COM NC

To alarm +

Output 2

Output 3

Output 4

Output 5

Output 6

Output 7

Output 8

NO COM NC

To "alarm-on-closed"
loop circuit (power
supplied via EA800)

Aux

NO COM NC

To alarm -

Figure 10 Typical Alarm Loop Wiring Configuration (Self-Powered)

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12. Create an interconnect wiring diagram for the system. Identify the location of each sensor An example of a

system map is shown in Figure 11. This example illustrates a system that includes multiple EA800 Multi-Zone
Environmental Alarm systems, a Winland EA400 Multi-Zone Environmental Alarm system, and a Winland
EA200 Multi-Zone Environmental Alarm system.
Alarm Panel
Relay 1
Relay 2

Output 1
Output 2

Relay 3
Relay 4

Output 3
Output 4
Output 5

Relay 1
Relay 2

Output 1

Output 6

Output 2

Output 7

Relay 3
Relay 4

Output 3

Output 8

Ch2

Aux Output
EA800 No. 2

Output 4

Relay 5
Output 5
Relay 6
Output 6
Relay 7
Output 7
Relay 8
Output 8
Aux Output
EA800 No. 1

Ch1

Relay 5
Relay 6
Relay 7
Relay 8

Output 1
Output 2
Output 3
Output 4

Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4

Aux Output
EA400

Storage Room 3

Computer
Room Internal
Sensor
Zone 1

Output 1
Output 2

Aux Output
EA200

Cooler1

Cooler 2

Sensor 5

Sensor 7

Ch1

Sensor 8

Ch1

Alarm panel
installation area

Rear
Entry
Front
Entry

Sensor 6

Ch1
Sensor 5

Ch2

Sensor 6

Ch2

Sensor 7

Ch2

Sensor 8

Front Desk

Ch2

Men's Room

Freezer 1

Freezer 2

Room 1

Room 2

Conference Room

Women's Room

Figure 11 System Interconnect Wiring Diagram Example
13. Determine the cabling required to complete the installation as indicated by the loop design, the sensors you

have selected, and the system interconnect wiring diagram.

14. Complete the System Configuration section on the copy of the System Configuration Record you made. See

System Configuration for a description of each system level parameter.

When you have completed the previous steps you are ready to proceed to physically install the EA800 base unit
and its associated sensors using the documentation you have just created.

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Installation
Tools and Supplies Required
Ensure that you have the following prior to starting the installation:
■ Phillips Screwdriver
■ Mounting hardware for the EA800 base unit and any optional sensor units
■ If required, a drill and the appropriate drill bits
■ Wire stripper
■ Sensors (not supplied; see “Accessories” on page 54)
■ Sensor Wiring (typically 18-22 AWG twisted-pair; not supplied)
■ Alarm Wiring (typically 18-22 AWG; see EA800 Output (Alarm) Connections)
■ Power sources

Power Requirements
All power terminals must be connected to a Class 2 power limited circuit complying with the National Electric Code
NFPA 70, Article 725. Where required, this equipment is to be isolated from the mains supply by a limited power
source as specified in EN60950.

WARNING

! CAUTION

Connect only sensors specified in this manual to the wired and wireless input
connections. Using sensors not specified in this manual may damage the EA800 or
cause improper or unreliable operation.

! CAUTION

Do not connect a load to the AUX OUT or OUTPUT 1 through OUTPUT 8 relay
outputs that exceeds limitations stated in the Specifications section of this manual.
Loads exceeding the specified limitations may damage the EA800, or result in
improper or unreliable operation.

! CAUTION

The EA800 printed circuit board (PCB) contains electrostatic discharge (ESD)
sensitive devices. To help prevent damage caused by ESD, observe appropriate
ESD handling rules whenever the PCB in the EA800 is exposed.

! CAUTION

Batteries shall not cause explosion or produce a fire HAZARD as a result of
excessive charge or discharge, or if a battery is installed with incorrect polarity.

! CAUTION

If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

Mounting the EA800 Rear Plate
The base unit has a removable rear plate that may be attached to a 3-gang electrical enclosure or directly to a wall.
1.

Remove the rear mounting plate from the base unit as follows:

■ Pull the rear mounting plate down and away from the EA800 main chassis. The retainer tabs on the main

chassis disengage from the holes in the rear mounting plate.
■ Completely remove the mounting plate from the base unit by disengaging the mounting plate hinges from the
mating tabs on the base unit.

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2. Mount the mounting plate as follows:
■ Mounting to 3-gang enclosure: Use four (4) machine screws to secure the mounting plate to the mating holes in

the 3-gang enclosure.
■ Mounting to drywall surface: Place the mounting plate in mounting position. Mark the four mounting hole
locations. Install drywall anchors and secure the mounting plate to the anchors.

Note:

If wall-mounted, prepare a wiring access hole at this time. All wiring must pass through the opening in the
center of mounting plate.

Install the Wired Sensors
Install the wired sensors in accordance with the instructions provided with the wired sensors.
1.

Mount each wired sensor in its designated location.

Label each sensor's wires for easy identification.

Route the wires from the sensor to the base unit and dress the wires as required by local code. It is important
to ensure that the wires are protected along their entire length, are not stressed at any point, and are
adequately supported along their entire length.

Pass the wires through the mounted EA800 rear panel.

EA800 Base Unit Power Connections
! CAUTION

Do not connect or disconnect power, sensor, or alarm wiring while power is applied.
Connecting and disconnecting the EA800 base unit with power connected may damage the
base unit or result in improper or unreliable operation.

! CAUTION

Connection of unsuitable loads to this connection may damage the power supply and
EA800 base unit, or result in improper or unreliable operation.

Note:

Do not apply power to the base unit until you are ready to begin sensor programming. The base unit has
a 30-minute timer that starts when the unit is first powered up. If at least one sensor is not added and programmed within the 30-minute time period, an alarm will occur.

Using a terminal block adapter, connect power supply + and - leads to POWER IN (+) and (-) on J5. Observe
proper polarity. If using a transformer, ensure that the transformer is an isolated power supply.

If Aux Power Out is to be used, connect + and - leads to AUX POWER OUT (+) and (-) on J5 using a terminal
block adapter.

Install the Wireless Sensors
! CAUTION

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Installation

Note:

Verify that the wireless sensors can communicate with the base unit as outlined in the following procedure before permanently mounting them.

Remove the cover from the wireless sensors and
record the MAC addresses (see Figure 12) of
each wireless sensor on the Configuration
Worksheet you completed during the preparation
phase. The MAC address is printed on a label
affixed to each wireless sensor’s printed circuit
board (PCB) and is used to identify each sensor
during programming.

Temporarily mount the front panel of the base
unit to the mounted rear panel.

Connect power to the EA800. The EA800
completes its boot process and the MONITORING
or NO SENSORS INSTALLED (if there are currently
no wireless sensors installed) screen is
displayed.

RESET BUTTON
MAC Address Label

SENSOR MODEL NO.
(Example: EA-WTS = Wireless Temperature Sensor)

Figure 12 Wireless Sensor MAC Address Location

With the wireless sensors located near the base
unit, connect power to each wireless sensor.

Unlock the keypad and allow the base unit to detect the wireless sensors using the following procedure.

Note:

The keypad locks automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity (no key presses). If you have not finished
the detection and programming process for a sensor and this occurs, entered values are lost and you
must start the programming procedure for the sensor from the beginning. It is recommended that you
allow the base unit to identify the wireless sensors one at a time, with the sensors unmounted and in the
same location as the base unit.

Example shown, set values as
appropriate for your system.

Enter
0800

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Connecting Wired Temperature, Contact Closure, and Water Bug Sensors

Note:

It may take a few minutes for the base unit to detect the wireless sensors.

At this point the NEW WIRELESS SENSOR screen is displayed and an arrow moves from left to right indicating that the
EA800 is waiting to receive sensor ID data. When the EA800 has communicated with the reachable sensors the
SELECT SENSOR screen displays a list of wireless sensors detected.
■ When a sensor is detected, confirm that the ID

number shown matches the ID number on the
sensor’s label..
■ If the sensors can communicate with the EA800,
their IDs appear in the list as shown in the
example at right. Do not permanently install the
sensors that appear in the list until you verify
their signal strength when you program the
wireless sensors in the system later in the
installation process.
■ If the list of number(s) on the screen does not
contain the number found on the sensor's PC
board, press F1 (CANCEL) to continue the
search process.
Note:

RESET BUTTON
MAC Address Label

SENSOR MODEL NO.
(Example: EA-WTS = Wireless Temperature Sensor)

Figure 13 Wireless Sensor IDs and MAC Address Location

Press the Reset Button on the sensor to
restart the search process if necessary.

After the base unit has identified each wireless sensor and you have programmed it, temporarily mount it in its
desired location using tape. This allows the sensor to be relocated if necessary in order to obtain good signal
strength

Connecting Wired Temperature, Contact Closure, and Water Bug Sensors
1.

Make certain the sensor's wiring is passed through the opening in the mounting plate.

Remove the adapter from the correct input connector header by pulling the adapter up and off of the circuit
board header connector.

Strip the ends of each of the sensor's wires as indicated by the gauge on adapter you just removed.

Insert the stripped wire ends into screw terminals of the adapter as indicated by the EA800 Wiring Diagram you
completed in the preparation phase. There is no need to observe polarity when connecting sensor wires. See
Figure 14.
J6
Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4

+
+

(-) +

(-)

Figure 14 EA800 Base Unit Wired Temperature, Contact Closure, and Water Bug Sensor Connections

Secure the connections using the setscrews on the adapter. Check the connection by lightly pulling on each
connection.

After connecting the wire ends to the adapter, align the adapter to the correct header pins as indicated by your
EA800 Wiring Diagram, and press the adapter fully onto the header connector pins.

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Connecting Wired HA-III+ Humidity Sensors
1.

Make certain the sensor's wiring is passed through the opening in the mounting plate.

Remove the adapter from the correct input connector headers by pulling the adapter up and off of the circuit
board header connectors.

Strip the ends of each of the sensor's wires as indicated by the gauge on adapter you just removed.

Insert the stripped wire ends into screw terminals of the adapter as indicated by your EA800 Wiring Diagram
you completed in the preparation phase. Observe proper polarity. See Figure 15.

External Adapter-Powered

Base Unit-Powered

EA800 Base Unit

EA800 Base Unit
J6
Input N

J6
Input N

J5
Aux Power Out

User
supplied
cable

HA-III+
Connector

SOURCE

NC
GND

SOURCE

SINK

GND

Power Input

User
supplied
cable

SINK

J5
Aux Power Out

External
Power
Adapter

HA-III+
Connector

Figure 15 EA800 Base Unit Wired HA-III+ Sensor Connections
5.

Secure the connections using the setscrews on the adapter. Check the connection by lightly pulling on each
connection.

After connecting the wire ends to the adapter, align the adapter to the correct header pins as indicated by your
EA800 Wiring Diagram, and press the adapter fully onto the header connector pins.

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Connecting Wired 4-20mA Sensors
1.

Make certain the sensor's wiring is passed through the opening in the mounting plate.

Remove the adapter from the correct input connector headers by pulling the adapter up and off of the circuit
board header connectors.

Strip the ends of each of the sensor's wires as indicated by the gauge on adapter you just removed.

Insert the stripped wire ends into screw terminals of the adapter as indicated by your EA800 Wiring Diagram
you completed in the preparation phase. Observe proper polarity. See Figure 15.

4-20mA Sensors
(3-wire)

4-20mA Sensors
(2-wire)

EA800 Base Unit

4-20mA
Output

User
supplied
cable

4-20mA
Transmitter
Connector

J5
Aux Power Out

4-20mA
Transmitter
Connector

EA800 Base Unit

EA800 Base Unit
J6
Input N

External
Power
Adapter

J5
Aux Power Out

EA800 Base Unit
J6
Input N

External
Power
Adapter

J5
Aux Power Out

User
supplied
cable

4-20mA
Output

User
supplied
cable

4-20mA
Transmitter
Connector

J6
Input N

User
supplied
cable

4-20mA
Output

External
Power
Adapter

User
supplied
cable

External
Adapter
Powered

J6
Input N

J5
Aux Power Out

EA800 Base
Unit Powered

EA800 Base Unit
J6
Input N

J5
Aux Power Out

J6
Input N

J5
Aux Power Out

4-20mA Sensors
(4-wire)

4-20mA
Transmitter
Connector

Figure 16 EA800 Base Unit Wired 4-20mA Sensor Connections

Secure the connections using the setscrews on the adapter. Check the connection by lightly pulling on each
connection.

After connecting the wire ends to the adapter, align the adapter to the correct header pins as indicated by your
EA800 Wiring Diagram, and press the adapter fully onto the header connector pins.

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Connecting the EA800 Alarm Outputs
! CAUTION

If alarm loops will be controlled by the EA800, install all required wiring from alarm loops to the EA800
mounting location.

Connect the alarm loop leads to the terminal block adapter. Attach the adapter to terminals C and either NC or
NO on the appropriate circuit board header connector.

Repeat the previous step for each alarm loop.

Engage the mating tabs on the EA800 main chassis into the mounting plate upper hinges.

Pivot the bottom of the EA800 main chassis into closed position while aligning the retainer tabs on the main
chassis with the holes in the rear mounting plate and ensure that the wiring is not pinched, stressed, or
protruding between the chassis halves.

Snap the main chassis closed onto the mounting plate. When properly closed, the main chassis and mounting
plate mating surfaces are flush.

Programming
When powered-up, the EA800 is ready for programming. The following is an overview of the general process for
programming the EA800:
■ View the MAIN MENU and unlock the EA800 as described in “Accessing the MAIN MENU for Programming” on

page 28.

■ Set the system configuration as described in “Configuring System Parameter Settings” on page 28.
■ Set the current date as described in “Setting the Current Date” on page 31.
■ Set the current time as described in “Setting the Time” on page 32.
■ Add the wireless sensors. See the appropriate subsection under “Adding Wireless Sensors” on page 33.
■ Add the wired sensors. See the appropriate subsection under “Adding Wired Sensors” on page 43.
■ Verify performance of the wireless sensors. See “Verify Wireless Signal Strength” on page 42.
■ Configure the relays. See “Configuring the Relays” on page 48.

! CAUTION

Note:

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When no sensors are programmed in the EA800 system, the EA800 base unit boots up with a 30-minute
delay before the alarm buzzer sounds. At this time the Alarm screen is displayed with a System Alarm
caused by the fact that no sensors have been programmed yet. To prevent the System Alarm from going
off, you must program at least 1 connected sensor into the EA800 base unit prior to the end of the
30-minute alarm time-out. If the alarm buzzer sounds press the Alarm Silence key to temporarily silence
the alarm buzzer.

Programming

Accessing the MAIN MENU for Programming
1.

If not already powered up, apply power to the EA800 base unit. During the boot process:

■ The Winland Electronics splash screen is displayed.
■ The system verifies flash memory, as indicated by FLASH BOOT at the bottom of the screen.
■ The About screen is displayed.
■ The MONITORING screen is displayed. UNLOCK appears above the F1 soft key.
2.

Follow the steps below to unlock the keypad and access the MAIN MENU screen.
Example shown, set values as
appropriate for your system.

0800

Note:

If the password entered was incorrect, the INVALID PASSWORD screen is displayed. If this happens, press
the OK soft key (F3) to try again. The 0800 password is a permanent password that can always be used
to unlock the base unit even if a different password has been set.

Note:

Because there are no sensors programmed into the EA800 base unit the buzzer will sound when the
timer reaches 00:00 seconds. Press
to temporarily silence the buzzer.

You can now access the MAIN MENU programming functions.

Configuring System Parameter Settings
Configuring the system settings consists of selecting date and time display format, setting sensor data collection
frequency, and enabling or disabling the audible alarm. The default system configuration parameter settings are
shown on page 14. To configure the system settings, do the following:

Unlock the base unit and access the MAIN MENU.

When programming, use the arrow keys, the Enter key
menus and enter the appropriate information.

, and the three soft keys to advance through the

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3.

Enter the SYSTEM menu and then select the CONFIGURATION menu as shown below.

The default date format is MM/DD/YYYY. If you prefer DD/MM/YYYY format, from the CONFIGURATION menu,
set the DATE FORMAT as appropriate for your region.

Choose setting for your region.

Press F3 to confirm your selection. When the CONFIGURATION menu is displayed, skip TIME FORMAT if you want
to use the default time format of 24-hour clock. If you prefer a 12-hour AM/PM clock, set the time format as
follows:

Choose setting for your region.

Press F3 to confirm your selection. When the CONFIGURATION menu is displayed, select and set
COLLECTION FREQUENCY as shown below. Collection Frequency determines how often the base unit collects
data from the sensors.

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Choose appropriate setting.

Press F3 to confirm your selection. When the CONFIGURATION menu is displayed, select and set BUZZER as
shown below. The BUZZER setting enables/disables the audible alarm buzzer.

Selecting DISABLED for this parameter turns the audible alarm buzzer off
completely. No audible alarm tone will sound when an alarm occurs if
DISABLED is selected.

WARNING

Choose appropriate setting.

Press F3 to confirm your selection. When the CONFIGURATION menu is displayed, select and set RF CHANNEL as
shown below. The RF CHANNEL setting determines the RF frequency at which the wireless sensor(s) and base
station communicate.

Note:

If the RF channel is changed after one or more wireless sensors have been added to the system, all
wireless sensors must be reset.

F3
Choose appropriate setting.

F1
9.

Press F3 to confirm your selection. When the CONFIGURATION menu is displayed, press F1 to return to the MAIN
MENU.

You have configured the EA800 system settings. Proceed to the next section to set the time and date.

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Setting the Current Date
Unlock the EA800 to continue programming if necessary. See “Accessing the MAIN MENU for Programming” on
page 28. From the MAIN MENU, use the arrow keys to select SYSTEM, then select Set Date and set the current date
as shown below.
Note:

To go back or to skip a step, press the PREV (F2) or NEXT (F3) keys. To cancel, press F1.
Example shown, set values as
appropriate for your system.

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Setting the Time
Unlock the EA800 to continue programming if necessary. See “Accessing the MAIN MENU for Programming” on
page 28.
From the MAIN MENU, use the arrow keys to select SYSTEM, then select Set Time and set the current time as shown
below. If your region uses Daylight Savings Time and you want the EA800 to display the correct time, you must
change the time setting manually when Daylight Savings Time starts and ends.
Note:

To advance the cursor to the next digit when entering numeric values, press the NEXT (F3) key. To cancel, press F1. Use the arrow keys to increase or decrease the numeric value.

Note:

The following menus are for setting time in 12-hour format. Follow the similar on-screen prompts to set
time in 24-hour (military time) format.
Example shown, set values as
appropriate for your system.

F3
You have set the time for the EA800. Proceed to the next section to add wireless sensors. If you are not adding
wireless sensors, skip to “Adding Wired Sensors” on page 43.

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Adding Wireless Sensors
Go to the appropriate section for the wireless sensor to be added:
■ Wireless Temperature Sensor: See “Adding a Wireless Temperature Sensor” on page 33
■ Wireless Humidity Sensor: See “Adding a Wireless Humidity Sensor” on page 37
■ Wireless Multi-Function Sensor: See “Adding a Wireless Multi-Function Sensor Using a Wired Temperature

Sensor” on page 35. Multi-function sensor may be programmed to operate with the following types of wired
sensors:

•

Low Temperature Sensor - Blue Thermistor Probes: See “Adding a Wireless Multi-Function Sensor
Using a Wired Temperature Sensor” on page 35.

•

High Temperature Sensor - Red Thermistor Probes: See “Adding a Wireless Multi-Function Sensor
Using a Wired Temperature Sensor” on page 35.

•

Ultra Low Temperature Sensor - White Thermistor Probes: See “Adding a Wireless Multi-Function
Sensor Using a Wired Temperature Sensor” on page 35.

•

WaterBug Sensor: See “Adding a Wireless Multi-Function Sensor Using a Wired WaterBug Sensor” on
page 38.

•

N.O. Contact: See “Adding a Wireless Multi-Function Sensor Using a Wired Contact Closure Sensor” on
page 40.

•
!

N.C. Contact: See “Adding a Wireless Multi-Function Sensor Using a Wired Contact Closure Sensor” on
page 40.
If the EA800 base unit will be connected to a remote alarm panel, do not connect
CAUTION
the base unit to the alarm panel until after sensor connection and configuration
is complete. Connecting the remote alarm panel before configuring the EA800
sensors will result in false alarms at the remote panel.

Adding a Wireless Temperature Sensor
1.

Unlock the base unit if necessary to continue programming. See “Accessing the MAIN MENU for
Programming” on page 28.

Select SENSORS from the MAIN MENU and follow the steps in the following diagram.

After you press the ENTER key, the NEW WIRELESS SENSOR screen is displayed. The EA800 searches for new
wireless sensors, indicated by an arrow that moves from left to right across the screen. When an available
wireless sensor has been detected, it is listed in the SELECT SENSOR screen as shown below.

Confirm that all new (unprogrammed) wireless sensors are displayed on the SELECT SENSOR screen, use the
arrow keys to select the sensor to be configured, then follow the prompts to configure all screens for that
sensor.

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Note:

To enter numeric values, use the arrow keys. To advance the cursor to the next digit when entering
numeric values, press the NEXT soft key (F3). To return to a previous digit, press the PREV soft key (F2).

The Hysteresis setting helps prevent alarms from being set and reset continually if the environment is at or near the
alarm set point by providing an acceptable variance. For example, if HYSTERESIS is set at 1 and the sensor High
Alarm Limit is set at +158, the sensor reading must decrease to +157 (+158 minus 1) in order for the alarm condition
to reset to a no-alarm condition.

Example shown, set
values as appropriate for
your system.

Note:

Repeat this sensor for each wireless temperature sensor you need to program. When you have finished
programming wireless temperature sensors, proceed to the section appropriate for the other types of
wireless sensors to be added.

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Adding a Wireless Multi-Function Sensor Using a Wired Temperature Sensor
Wireless multi-function sensors are physically connected to wired sensors located elsewhere and provide a
transmitter to send the signals monitored by the wired sensor to the base unit. To add a wireless multi-function
sensor, do the following:
1.

Unlock the base unit if necessary to continue programming. See “Accessing the MAIN MENU for
Programming” on page 28.

Select SENSORS from the MAIN MENU and follow the steps in the following diagram.

Use the arrow keys to select the wireless multifunction sensor to be configured, then follow the prompts to
configure all screens for that sensor.

Follow the procedure shown on the next page to add a temperature sensor. The procedure shows a wired Blue
temperature sensor, but is applicable to the wired Red and White temperature sensors as well.
The Hysteresis setting helps prevent alarms from being set and reset continually if the environment is at or near
the alarm set point by providing an acceptable variance. For example, if HYSTERESIS is set at 1 and the sensor High
Alarm Limit is set at +158, the sensor reading must decrease to +157 (+157 minus 1) in order for the temperature
alarm to reset to a no-alarm condition.

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When setting numeric values, use the arrow keys to change the value. Use the PREV and NEXT soft keys to move
the cursor to the next or previous digit. Press the ENTER key to enter the value.
Example shown, set values as
appropriate for your system.

This is the start screen for the next
sensor to be added, if any.

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Adding a Wireless Humidity Sensor
The Hysteresis setting helps prevent alarms from being set and reset continually if the environment is at or near
the alarm set point by providing an acceptable variance. For example, if HYSTERESIS is set at 1 and the sensor High
Alarm Limit is set at +95, the sensor reading must decrease to +94 (+95 minus 1) in order for the humidity alarm
condition to reset to a no-alarm condition.
The humidity sensor also allows you to configure an alarm delay time if desired.
1.

Unlock the base unit if necessary to continue programming. See “Accessing the MAIN MENU for
Programming” on page 28.

Select SENSORS from the MAIN MENU and follow the steps in the following diagram.

Use the arrow keys to select the sensor to be configured, then follow the prompts to configure all screens for
that sensor as shown in the following diagram.
Example shown, set values as
appropriate for your system.

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This is the start screen for the next
sensor to be added, if any.

Adding Wireless Sensors

Adding a Wireless Multi-Function Sensor Using a Wired WaterBug Sensor
Wireless multi-function sensors are physically connected to wired sensors located elsewhere and provide a
transmitter to send the signals monitored by the wired sensor to the base unit. To add a wireless multi-function
sensor, do the following:
1.

Unlock the base unit if necessary to continue programming. See “Accessing the MAIN MENU for
Programming” on page 28.

Select SENSORS from the MAIN MENU and follow the steps in the following diagram.

Use the arrow keys to select the wireless multifunction sensor to be configured, then follow the prompts to
configure all screens for that sensor.

To add a wireless WaterBug sensor to the system perform the following procedure.

Unlock the base unit if necessary to continue programming. See “Accessing the MAIN MENU for
Programming” on page 28.

Select SENSORS from the MAIN MENU and follow the steps in the following diagram.

Use the arrow keys to select the sensor to be configured, then follow the prompts to configure all screens for
that sensor as shown in the following diagram.

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Example shown, set values as
appropriate for your system.

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This is the start screen for the next
sensor to be added, if any.

Adding Wireless Sensors

Adding a Wireless Multi-Function Sensor Using a Wired Contact Closure Sensor
Wireless multi-function sensors are physically connected to wired sensors located elsewhere and provide a
transmitter to send the signals monitored by the wired sensor to the base unit. To add a wireless multi-function
sensor, do the following:
1.

Unlock the base unit if necessary to continue programming. See “Accessing the MAIN MENU for
Programming” on page 28.

Select SENSORS from the MAIN MENU and follow the steps in the following diagram.

Use the arrow keys to select the wireless multifunction sensor to be configured, then follow the prompts to
configure all screens for that sensor.

To add a wireless multi-function contact closure sensor to the system perform the following procedure. The
procedure shown is for a normally open (N.O.) contact closure sensor but is essentially the same for the N.C.
wireless contact closure sensor.

Unlock the base unit if necessary to continue programming. See “Accessing the MAIN MENU for
Programming” on page 28.

Select SENSORS from the MAIN MENU and follow the steps in the following diagram.

Use the arrow keys to select the sensor to be configured, then follow the prompts to configure all screens for
that sensor as shown in the following diagram.

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Example shown, set values as
appropriate for your system.

Select N.O. Contact or
as appropriate.

N.C. Contact

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This is the start screen for the next
sensor to be added, if any.

Adding Wireless Sensors

Verify Wireless Signal Strength
After temporarily mounting the wireless sensors in the desired location, verify the signal strength at the base unit by
performing the following procedure to verify the signal strength of each programmed wireless sensor. It may take
as long as 30 seconds to acquire the current signal strength.
Perform the following procedure to verify the signal strength of each programmed wireless sensor.

No Data is displayed until a signal is received and then the
signal strength is displayed as shown in the last screen.

If No Data is displayed in place of bars, it indicates that recent signal strength information has not been received. If
this persists for 1-2 minutes without displaying any performance bars, it is a strong indication that your sensor is
placed out of range with the base unit.
If fewer than two bars are shown, it is recommended that the sensor be relocated to obtain a better signal. Refer to
the instruction sheet included with the wireless sensor for details on ensuring optimum signal strength.The wireless
environment can change throughout the day because of other activity in the vicinity. It is therefore important to
verify the signal strength by approximating the worst case scenario the RF signal may encounter.

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Adding Wired Sensors
■ Low temperature sensors - Blue Thermistor Probes: See “Adding a Wired Temperature Sensor” on page 43.
■ High temperature sensors - Red Thermistor Probes: See “Adding a Wired Temperature Sensor” on page 43.
■ Ultra Low temperature sensors - White Thermistor Probes: See “Adding a Wired Temperature Sensor” on

page 43.

■ HA-III+ humidity sensor: See “Adding a Wired HA-III+ Humidity Sensor” on page 44.
■ WaterBug sensor: See “Adding a Wired WaterBug Sensor” on page 45.
■ N.O. Contact: See “Adding a Wired Contact Closure Sensor” on page 46.
■ N.C. Contact: See “Adding a Wired Contact Closure Sensor” on page 46.
■ 4-20 mA: See “Adding a 4-20mA Sensor” on page 47.

Adding a Wired Temperature Sensor
The procedure shown below adds a wired Blue temperature sensor, but is applicable to the wired Red and White
temperature sensors as well.
The Hysteresis setting helps prevent alarms from being set and reset continually if the environment is at or near
the alarm set point by providing an acceptable variance. For example, if HYSTERESIS is set at 1 and the sensor High
Alarm Limit is set at +158, the sensor reading must decrease to +157 (+157 minus 1) in order for the temperature
alarm to reset to a no-alarm condition.
When setting numeric values, use the arrow keys to change the value. Use the PREV and NEXT soft keys to move
the cursor to the next or previous digit. Press the ENTER key to enter the value.

NOTE: Select the sensor number that
matches the input number used by the
sensor, or an alarm may result.

Example values are shown, Set all limit
values as appropriate for your system.

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This is the start screen for the next
sensor to be added, if any.

Adding Wired Sensors

Adding a Wired HA-III+ Humidity Sensor
To add an HA-III+ humidity sensor perform the following procedure.

Example shown, set values as
appropriate for your system.

NOTE: The sensor number must match
the input number (J6 ) used by the
sensor or an alarm may result.

This is the start screen for the next
sensor to be added, if any.

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Adding a Wired WaterBug Sensor
To add a WaterBug sensor perform the following procedure:
Note:

A supervised WaterBug sensor must be used.

Example shown, set values as
appropriate for your system.

NOTE: The sensor number must
match the input number (J6 ) used by
the sensor or an alarm may result.

This is the start screen for the next
sensor to be added, if any.

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Adding a Wired Contact Closure Sensor
The following procedure shown adds a N.O. contact closure sensor but is the same for N.C. contact closure
sensor.

Example shown, set values as
appropriate for your system.

NOTE: The sensor number must
match the input number (J6 ) used by
the sensor or an alarm may result.

Select N.O. Contact or
as appropriate.

N.C. Contact

This is the start screen for the next
sensor to be added, if any.

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Adding a 4-20mA Sensor
To add a 4-20mA sensor, perform the following procedure. There are some additional parameters to configure with
this type of sensor, including Unit of Measure and Resolution. 4-20mA sensors can be used for monitoring a variety
of conditions because the measured value corresponds to a current level, which is configured to represent the
conditions being monitored. Follow the steps outlined below to program a 4-20mA sensor.
Example shown, set values as
appropriate for your system.

High and Low Scaled Value are identified on the sensor as the sensing 'range'. It is important to
know this range before selecting the resolution. Low Scaled Value is the lowermost value or the
value equivalent to 4mA. High Scaled Value is the uppermost value or the value equivalent to
20mA indicated on the sensor. See Table 11 on page 14 for available resolution values.

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Configuring the Relays
When all sensors have been added, you must configure the relays so that the outputs indicate the monitored
conditions correctly. Perform the following procedure to configure all relays used:
Note:

The default relay settings are:
• Relays 1-8 (Active Condition = Alarm Only);
• Aux Relay (Active Condition = Alarm or Warning);
• All Relays (No Alarm - Relay State = De-Energized)
If these defaults are acceptable, it is not necessary to configure the relays.

F3
Repeat this procedure to configure the next relay.
OR

Return to the Home screen when you have configured all
relays.
To create a backup copy of the complete configuration, see
“Saving Configuration Settings” on page 66.

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Operation
This chapter provides instructions for doing the following:
■ “Monitoring Environmental Conditions” on page 49
■ “Viewing Sensor Settings” on page 50
■ “Viewing Active Alarms” on page 50
■ “Viewing the Alarm Log” on page 51
■ “Viewing Pending Alarm Information” on page 51
■ “Viewing Limit Settings” on page 52
■ “Viewing the Event Log” on page 52
■ “Viewing the Sensor Log” on page 53
■ “Viewing Firmware Information” on page 53
■ “Viewing RF Information” on page 54

Monitoring Environmental Conditions
The current environmental conditions measured by each sensor connected to the EA800 base unit are shown on
the home screen. Depending on the current sensor status the home screen may be one of the following screens:
■ MONITORING screen: This screen is shown when there are no active alarms or pending alarms. This screen

displays the current readings from all programmed sensors as shown in the example below.

Note: Dashes indicate that a sensor has not been programmed yet.
Current Date
This column shows
environmental readings
for wired sensors 1-4.
Sensor
Sensor
Sensor
Sensor

Current Time
This column shows
environmental readings
for wireless sensors 5-8.

1
2
3
4

Sensor
Sensor
Sensor
Sensor

5
6
7 (not installed)
8 (not installed)

■ MONITORING screen with pending alarm. A pending alarm indicates that

a sensor has exceeded the low or high limits but that the condition has
not exceeded the programmed delay (0 to 120 minutes). When an
alarm is pending, the sensor’s reading is displayed in reverse text as
shown in the example for wired sensor 2.
If conditions in the sensor’s area return to the non-alarm state within
the alarm delay time, the text returns to normal. If conditions remain
outside the programmed sensor alarm limits for longer than the delay
time, the screen changes to the ACTIVE ALARMS screen below.

Pending alarm

■ .ACTIVE ALARMS Screen: This screen is displayed when conditions

monitored by any programmed sensor exceed one of its programmed
limits for longer than the programmed delay period. Only the active
alarm(s) is displayed as shown in the example below. See “Viewing
Active Alarms” on page 50 for the procedure to access alarm
information

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Viewing Sensor Settings
You can view the readings of each installed sensor on the MONITORING screen. To view details of a sensor’s
programmed settings and current readings on one screen perform the procedure shown below.
Note: The MAIN MENU screen shown in the example procedure is displayed when the system is locked. Sensor
settings may also be viewed when the system is unlocked.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired menu item.

Viewing Active Alarms
To view the current readings of a sensor with an active alarm:

F1
to exit

There are six conditions that may be shown in the alarm screen:
■ Comm: Indicates that the wireless sensor is not communicating with the EA800.
■ High: The sensor's current reading is greater than the programmed high threshold.
■ Low: The sensor's current reading is less than the programmed low threshold.
■ Batt: The sensor's battery is low.
■ Cut: Supervised water sensors only: cable is cut or disconnected.
■ Fail: Indicates that the sensor reading is exceeding the known range of the sensor.

More than one alarm condition may be displayed. For example, if a wireless sensor detects a high reading and
then stops communicating with the base unit, the alarm log will indicate a Comm, High alarm. This type of alarm
can be logged only if the high reading occurred prior to the communication failure.

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Viewing the Alarm Log
This alarm log is a quick view of the 20 most recent alarms. Up to 100 alarms can be reviewed by selecting Data
Log from the MAIN MENU, then selecting View Alarm Log. To review the alarm history and review a specific alarm
stored in the log, perform the following procedure.
Note: The MAIN MENU screen shown in the example procedure is displayed when the system is locked. This
alarm log may also be viewed when the system is unlocked.

Line
Line
Line
Line
Line
Line

1
2
3
4
5
6

When done reviewing the current
sensor readings and return to the
Alarm Log.
To return to Active Alarm
or Monitoring screen.
To view previous or next
alarms

The View Alarm Log lines provide the following information:
■ Line 1: Sequence number. Identifies the alarm in the log list.
■ Line 2: Date and time the alarm was logged
■ Line 3: The relay connected to the sensor that logged the alarm condition
■ Line 4: The name of the sensor that logged the alarm condition
■ Line 5: The sensor's reported value that generated the alarm
■ Line 6: The alarm type or the clearing of alarm type

Viewing Pending Alarm Information
To view the current readings of a sensor that is in the pending alarm state perform the following procedure:

To return to Active Alarm
or Monitoring screen.

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Viewing Limit Settings

Viewing Limit Settings
To view the current readings and the limits of a sensor that is not in an alarm state perform the following procedure:

To return to Active Alarm
or Monitoring screen.

Viewing the Event Log
The EA800 Alarm System logs up to 100 events in its Event Log. At the minimum, the following events are logged:
■ System power on: the date and time when the EA800 was powered on.
■ Sensor added: indicates that a sensor was added.
■ Sensor deleted: indicates that a sensor was deleted.
■ WRM Msg error: indicates that an error message was generated.
■ Firmware updated: indicates that the firmware was upgraded.
■ Alarm log cleared: indicates when the alarm log was cleared.
■ Data log cleared: indicates when the data log was cleared.

Note: Pressing either arrow key will eventually wrap to sequence number 1.
To review the event log, perform the following procedure:

Press arrow keys to scroll up or down
through the logged events.
OR
To return to Active Alarm
or Monitoring screen.

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Viewing the Sensor Log
The sensor log provides a history of the environmental conditions for all installed sensors at a glance. Up to
100 data sets are stored in the sensor log. To view the sensor log, perform the following procedure:

Press arrow keys to scroll up or down
through the logged data.
OR
To return to Active Alarm
or Monitoring screen.

Viewing Firmware Information
The About EA800 menu item displays the currently running firmware version. To view the firmware version, do the
following:
Note: The firmware revision number shown indicates the firmware version currently installed.

To return to Active Alarm
or Monitoring screen.

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Viewing RF Information

Viewing RF Information
The ABOUT RF screen displays the EA800 base unit’s MAC address, the RF channel currently in use, the RF
communications protocol version, and the RF subsystem’s firmware version. To view the RF settings, perform the
following procedure:
Note: The firmware revision number shown indicates the firmware version currently installed.

Displays the Active Alarm
or Monitoring screen.

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Maintenance
This chapter contains instructions on performing the following maintenance tasks:
■ Lock/unlock the base unit: See “Locking and Unlocking the EA800” on page 55
■ Pausing/resuming sensor monitoring: See “Pausing Monitoring and Cancelling Pause” on page 56
■ Adding sensors: See “Adding a Sensor” on page 57
■ Replacing a sensor. See “Replacing a Sensor” on page 57
■ Deleting a sensor. See “Deleting a Sensor” on page 59
■ Reprogramming a Relay. See “Reprogramming a Relay” on page 59
■ Exporting all logs. See “Exporting the Stored Logs” on page 68
■ Clear the alarm log. See “Clearing the Alarm Log” on page 64
■ Clear the sensor log. See “Clearing the Sensor Log” on page 64
■ Change the current date or time. See “Changing the Date or Time Setting” on page 61
■ Change date format. See “Changing the Date Format” on page 60
■ Change time format. See “Changing the Time Format” on page 60
■ Change data collection frequency. See “Changing Sensor Data Collection Frequency” on page 61
■ Enabling or disabling the audible alarm buzzer. See “Changing the Buzzer Setting” on page 62
■ Changing the password. See “Changing the Password” on page 63
■ Clearing the alarm log file. See “Clearing the Alarm Log” on page 64
■ Clearing the sensor log file. See “Clearing the Sensor Log” on page 64
■ Updating the firmware. See “Updating the Firmware” on page 65
■ Saving the configuration to a USB drive. See “Saving Configuration Settings” on page 66
■ Loading a configuration from a USB drive. See “Loading Configuration Settings” on page 67
■ Exporting stored logfiles for review or archiving. See “Exporting the Stored Logs” on page 68

Note:

The base unit must be unlocked before you can perform any of the maintenance tasks in this chapter.

Locking and Unlocking the EA800
The base unit is normally locked. When locked, it cannot be programmed and certain maintenance features, such
as PERFORMANCE, cannot be accessed. Locking restricts access to these features to authorized personnel only. If
left unlocked, the base unit locks automatically after a period of inactivity.
The current state of the EA800 is indicated by the text above the F1 soft key when the home screen is displayed:
■ When UNLOCK is displayed, the base unit is locked. Press F1, use the PREV and NEXT soft keys to advance

the cursor to the next digit, and use the arrow keys to enter the value for the password. The default password
is 0800.

Enter:

0800
■ When LOCK is displayed: The base unit is currently unlocked. Press F1 to lock it. The base unit locks

automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity

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Pausing Monitoring and Cancelling Pause

Pausing Monitoring and Cancelling Pause
To prevent false alarms when performing maintenance, pause sensor monitoring. Pausing stops monitoring and
ignores active alarms for a 30-minute period. When the pause function times out, monitoring automatically starts.
To pause the EA800 perform the following procedure:
Unlock as shown in “Locking
and Unlocking the EA800”
on page 55

F3
OR

To cancel pause and
resume monitoring

When the system is paused the SYSTEM PAUSED screen is displayed until pause times out (30 minutes) or you
cancel it. You can access all functions in the main menu while the system is paused. To resume monitoring instead
of allowing the pause function to time out perform the following procedure:
Unlock as shown in “Locking
and Unlocking the EA800”
on page 55

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Maintenance

Adding a Sensor
The procedure for adding a sensor to an existing system is the same as for a new system. See “Install the Wired
Sensors” on page 22 or “Install the Wireless Sensors” on page 22 for instructions on physically installing the sensor
and then programming the sensor in the EA800 base unit.
Note:

See “Pausing Monitoring and Cancelling Pause” on page 56 and pause the base unit before you begin
so you can set up the sensor without tripping the alarm.

Note:

If adding more than one sensor, add them to the system one at a time. (Power on one sensor and add it
to the system, then power on the next sensor and add it). Do not power on all sensors at the same time.

Note:

Update the system’s Configuration Worksheets to document any changes.

Replacing a Sensor
The EA800 allows you to replace an existing, programmed wireless sensor with another of the same type. When
replaced, the original sensor’s programmed settings and parameters are retained and applied to the new sensor. If
you need to change settings other than those provided in the Edit Sensor screen, you must delete the existing
sensor and then add the replacement sensor.
Note:

See “Pausing Monitoring and Cancelling Pause” on page 56 to pause the base unit before you begin so
you can replace the sensor without tripping the alarm.

Note:

Update the system’s Configuration Worksheets to document any changes.

To replace an existing wireless sensor:
1.

Physically replace the sensor with another of the same type and ensure it is powered on.

Perform the procedure shown below to allow the base unit to search for the new sensor:

Unlock the EA800 as shown
in “Locking and Unlocking
the EA800” on page 55

Select the detected sensor from the SELECT SENSOR screen. If the detected new sensor is the same type as the
replaced sensor, the SENSOR REPLACED screen is displayed.

Press OK (F3) to return to the SENSORS screen. If the replacement sensor
appears in the list, highlight it and press Accept. If it does not appear in the list,
press Cancel (F1) to continue the search process.

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Editing Sensor Parameters
5.

If the detected new sensor is not the same type as the replaced sensor, the
INVALID SENSOR TYPE screen is displayed. Press OK (F3) to return to the
SENSORS screen:

Do one of the following:

•

Replace the physical sensor with one that matches the type of the
replaced sensor and repeat this procedure.

•

Delete the sensor from the base unit and replace with the new sensor (of a different type). See “Deleting
a Sensor” on page 59 and “Adding a Sensor” on page 57.

If you wish to replace another wireless sensor, repeat this procedure.

If you are finished performing sensor maintenance, press

Press F1 to lock the keypad.

to exit maintenance and resume monitoring.

Editing Sensor Parameters
The general procedure for editing sensor parameters is provided below. Not all sensor parameters can be edited
for an installed sensor. The editable parameters are dependent on the installed sensor, so the EDIT SENSOR screen
varies according to the sensor selected. You cannot edit the following:
■ The low and high scaled values for a 4-20mA sensor. If these require changes, you must delete the 4-20mA

sensor and re-add it to the system. See “Connecting Wired HA-III+ Humidity Sensors” on page 25.

■ A sensor’s type. For example, if a 4-20mA sensor was incorrectly added as a Blue temperature sensor, you

must delete the incorrect sensor and then re-add the correct sensor.

■ The unit of measure. If unit of measure must be changed, the sensor must be deleted and re-added to the system.

Note:

Update the system’s Configuration Worksheets to document changes.

Unlock the EA800 as
shown in “Locking and
Unlocking the EA800” on
page 55

Select the sensor to edit.

Select the parameter to be edited.

Use PREV, NEXT, and arrow keys to change value
as required.

F3
To edit another
parameter
when done
editing

F1
58

to lock

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Maintenance

Reprogramming a Relay
Note:

Ensure that the system’s Configuration Worksheets are updated to document any changes.

A Relay can be reprogrammed as desired at any time. Perform the procedure outlined in “Configuring the Relays”
on page 48 to reprogram any relay in the system.

Deleting a Sensor
Note:

Update the system’s Configuration Worksheets to document any changes.

To delete a sensor perform the following procedure:
Unlock the EA800 as shown
in “Locking and Unlocking
the EA800” on page 55

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Changing the Date Format

Changing the Date Format
Note:

Update the system’s Configuration Worksheets to document any changes.

Note:

The default date format is MM/DD/YYYY.

To change the date format perform the following procedure:
Unlock the EA800 as shown
in “Locking and Unlocking
the EA800” on page 55

Changing the Time Format
Note:

Update the system’s Configuration Worksheets to document any changes.

Note:

The default time format is 24 HR.

To change the time format perform the following procedure:
Unlock the EA800 as shown
in “Locking and Unlocking
the EA800” on page 55

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Maintenance

Changing the Date or Time Setting
To change the date see “Setting the Current Date” on page 31.
If your region uses Daylight Savings Time and you want the EA800 to display the correct time, you must change
the time setting manually when Daylight Savings Time starts and ends. See “Setting the Time” on page 32.

Changing Sensor Data Collection Frequency
Note:

Update the system’s Configuration Worksheets to document any changes.

Note:

The default collection frequency is 5 Minutes. See Table 4 on page 9 for information on correlating data
collection frequency to the number of data points collected.

To set the data collection frequency perform the following procedure:

Unlock the EA800 as shown
in “Locking and Unlocking
the EA800” on page 55

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Changing the Buzzer Setting

Changing the Buzzer Setting
!

WARNING

Changing the buzzer setting to DISABLED turns off the audible alarm tone from
the base unit. Do not disable the buzzer unless you are sure you do not want the
base unit to emit an audible tone when an alarm occurs. The active condition of
the buzzer mirrors what is assigned to the auxiliary relay.

Note:

Update the system’s Configuration Worksheets to document any changes.

Note:

The default buzzer configuration is ENABLED and the active condition of the on-board buzzer mirrors what
is assigned to the Auxiliary Relay.

To change the buzzer setting perform the following procedure:

Unlock the EA800 as shown
in “Locking and Unlocking
the EA800” on page 55

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Maintenance

Changing the Password
Note:

Update the system’s Configuration Worksheets to document any changes.

Note:

If you do not enter a valid password you will not be allowed to change the selected password. The default
password (0800) cannot be changed or deleted. One user-configurable password may be set in addition
to the default 0800 password.

To set or change the user-configurable password perform the following procedure:

Unlock the EA800 as shown
in “Locking and Unlocking
the EA800” on page 55

Use NEXT key to advance the
cursor to the next digit, then use the
arrow keys to set the value.

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Clearing the Alarm Log

Clearing the Alarm Log
To clear all stored alarm records perform the following procedure:
Note:

You cannot clear the Event Log.

Unlock the EA800 as shown in
“Locking and Unlocking the EA800”
on page 55

Clearing the Sensor Log
To clear all stored sensor records perform the following procedure:
Note:

You cannot clear the Event Log.

Unlock the EA800 as shown in
“Locking and Unlocking the EA800”
on page 55

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Maintenance

Updating the Firmware
Download the latest firmware from www.winland.com to your computer, then save it to a USB jump drive before
performing the procedure for updating the firmware as shown below.

Unlock as shown in “Locking
and Unlocking the EA800”
on page 55

If this message appears,
insert the USB drive with
new firmware into the USB
port.

During the process, the UPDATING
FLASH screen is displayed.

Note:

The file name is limited to 15
characters or less (not including the file extension “.UPD”).
File names greater than 15
characters are not supported
and will not be displayed on the
EA800.

Remove USB drive when
update is complete.

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The EA800 reboots with the new firmware.

Saving Configuration Settings

Saving Configuration Settings
You can export the configuration settings from the EA800 to serve as an archive for the system or as a template for
quickly programming other systems. The configuration data is stored in a machine-readable format. To export
configuration to a USB drive perform the following procedure:

Unlock as shown in “Locking
and Unlocking the EA800”
on page 55

If this message appears,
insert the USB drive with
the configuration into the
USB port.

To return to
Remove USB drive when
export is complete.

LOAD/SAVE CONFIG screen

To return to the home
screen.

Now that the configuration is stored on the USB drive you should copy it onto a PC to provide a backup in the event
that the USB drive is lost or fails. By default, the configuration file is named EAYYMMDD-HHMMSS.cfg where:
■ EA indicates that the configuration file is from the EA800.
■ YYMMDD is the current date.
■ HHMMSS is the current time in 24 hour format.

It is suggested that you rename saved configuration files to identify the specific EA800 system they came from
using up to 15 characters, not including the file extension ‘CFG’. File names longer than 15 characters are not
supported.

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Maintenance

Loading Configuration Settings
You can load configuration settings from a previously installed EA800 to serve as the template for the system being
installed or updated. To load a configuration from a USB drive, insert the USB drive into the USB port and perform
the following procedure:

Unlock the EA800 as shown
in “Locking and Unlocking
the EA800” on page 55.

This message appears only
if no USB drive is present.

Select the configuration
file to download.

Remove USB drive when
import is complete.

To return to LOAD/SAVE
CONFIG screen

OR
To return to the home
screen.

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Exporting the Stored Logs

Exporting the Stored Logs
You can export the logs stored in the EA800 for archiving or later review. The export procedure exports the alarm
log, data log, and event log files. To export the logfiles perform the following procedure:

Unlock as shown in “Locking
and Unlocking the EA800”
on page 55

Appears only if a USB
drive is not installed

The screen displays
the progress of the
data export. Remove
USB drive when
export is complete.

To return to

SELECT SENSOR screen

OR
To return to home screen.

The EA800 stores the log files on the USB drive in comma separated value (CSV) format. The files are named in
the format XYYMMDD-HHMMSS.txt where:
■ X = A, E, or D:

•
•
•

A = Alarm log file
E = Event log file

D = Sensor data log file
■ YYMMDD is the current date.
■ HHMMSS is the current time in 24 hour format.
You can rename the files to more easily identify the EA800 system they came from, however, the first character
designating the log type (A, E, or D) must be retained if using the template available at www.winland.com. Because
the files are in CSV format they can be converted to tables in a word processing program or imported into a
spreadsheet program.

Exported Alarm Data
The following is an example of exported alarm data:
12/27/2007
12/27/2007
12/27/2007
12/27/2007
12/27/2007
12/27/2007

01:28:39
01:29:10
02:38:45
02:39:48
07:10:45
07:10:50

,3,Laundry Room,Wet,Dry,Dry,,Wired,WaterBug,1
,3,Laundry Room,Dry,Dry,Dry,,Wired,WaterBug,0
,4,Cooler #3,67,-58,158,F,RF Contact,Blue,4
,4,Cooler #3,67,-58,158,F,RF Contact,Blue,0
,3,Laundry Room,Wet,Dry,Dry,,Wired,WaterBug,1
,3,Laundry Room,Dry,Dry,Dry,,Wired,WaterBug,0

The data presented provides the following alarm information:

Date and time
of reading

12/27/2007
01:28:39

Sensor
Number

Sensor
Name

Laundry
Room

Sensor
Reading
(at time of
alarm)

Wet

Low
Limit
Value

Dry

High
Limit
Value

Dry

Unit of
Measure

N/A

Sensor
Connection

Wired

Sensor
Type

Code

WaterBug

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Maintenance

Exported Event Data
The following is an example of exported event data:
12/24/2007
12/24/2007
12/25/2007
12/25/2007
12/25/2007
12/25/2007
12/25/2007

07:06:03
07:10:50
02:27:14
02:27:50
02:36:02
03:08:55
03:11:19

PM,Sensor
PM,Sensor
PM,System
PM,Sensor
PM,Sensor
PM,Sensor
PM,Sensor

deleted,1
added,1
power on,1
deleted,1
added,1
deleted,1
added,1

The data presented provides the following event information:
Date and time of event

Event description

Code (For Factory Use)

12/24/2007 07:06:03 PM

Sensor deleted

Exported Sensor Data
The following is an example of exported sensor data. The data is collected from all sensors at the intervals as
specified in the Data Collection system setting (every 5 minutes in this example). Each sensor is allocated 11 data
fields and 11 data fields are provided for all 8 sensors, regardless of how many sensors are actually connected.
12/26/2007 09:55:00
PM,17,C,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,69,F,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,69,F,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,66,F,255,0,0
,0,0,0,0,0,0,65,F,105,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,,,,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,,,,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0
12/26/2007 10:00:01
PM,17,C,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,69,F,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,69,F,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,66,F,255,0,0
,0,0,0,0,0,0,65,F,90,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,,,,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,,,,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0
12/26/2007 10:05:00
PM,17,C,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,69,F,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,69,F,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,66,F,255,0,0
,0,0,0,0,0,0,65,F,75,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,,,,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,,,,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0
12/26/2007 10:10:00
PM,17,C,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,69,F,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,69,F,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,66,F,240,0,0
,0,0,0,0,0,0,65,F,75,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,,,,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,,,,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0
12/26/2007 10:15:00
PM,17,C,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,69,F,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,69,F,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,66,F,255,0,0
,0,0,0,0,0,0,65,F,65,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,,,,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,,,,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0
12/26/2007 10:20:01
PM,17,C,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,69,F,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,69,F,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,,,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,66,F,255,0,0
,0,0,0,0,0,0,65,F,75,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,,,,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,,,,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0

Each entry is interpreted as:
12/26/2007 09:55:00 PM,(11 CSVs for Sensor 1),(11 CSVs for Sensor 2),(11 CSVs for Sensor 3),(11 CSVs for
Sensor 4),(11 CSVs for Sensor 5),(11 CSVs for Sensor 6),(11 CSVs for Sensor 7),(11 CSVs for Sensor 8)
There is a line feed and a carriage return character at the end of each The data collected at 09:55:00 in the data
log example above provides the sensor information shown below for Sensor 1. The data represented by each of
the 11 data fields is defined below and is applicable to each of the 8 sensors that may be connected.
Sensor # 1
Date and time of
reading
12/26/2007
09:55:00 PM

CSV1
Reading
17

CSV2
Unit of
Measure
C

CSV3
LQI
Null

CSV4
Pause
0

CSV5
Pending
Alarms
0

CSV6
Low
0

CSV7
High
0

CSV8
Comm
0

CSV9
Fail
0

CSV11
Low
Battery

CSV10
No Data
0

■ Blank (,,): The data is null and is not valid for that sensor. For example, the LQI (signal strength) position is null

for wired sensors but shows the LQI value as shown for the two wireless sensors (255 and 105 respectively).
Where wireless sensors are not installed the LQI is also blank indicating that no reading is made.
■ 0 (,0,): The data is valid and is valid data for that sensor’s data point.

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Exporting the Stored Logs

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Troubleshooting
Operating or setup errors are indicated by flashing data on the display. Often, a programming error also results in
an alarm for the misprogrammed relay. The table below shows and describes common error displays, along with
corrective action. For updated information, go to the EA800 page at www.winland.com and look for the
troubleshooting section.
Table 13

Troubleshooting
Symptom

Temperature reading indicates maximum when
temperature is actually
less.

Cause

Wired sensor is shorted
Wired sensor cable has a short.
Sensor has failed

Temperature reading indi- Wired sensor is not connected
cates minimum when temperature is actually
greater.
Wired sensor cable has an open.
Sensor has failed

Corrective Action

Ensure that the sensor connection is not shorted.
A short equals zero resistance and thus the maximum value.
Replace damaged cable.
Contact Winland Technical Services at
1-800-635-4269
Ensure that the sensor is connected to the correct header pins. An open connection equals an
infinite resistance and thus the minimum value.
Replace damaged cable.
Contact Winland Technical Services at
1-800-635-4269.

Temperature display does
not equal actual temperature.

Incorrect sensor programmed

Verify the actual sensor connected to the sensor
input is programmed appropriately. Each temperature sensor is limited to a specific operating
range.

Display flashes repeatedly between the Winland
Electronics Inc. screen
and a blank screen.

The EA800 reboots repeatedly
and fails to successfully complete the boot process.

Cycle power to the EA800 and wait for a period
of time before reapplying power.
If a USB drive is attached to the USB port,
remove it and cycle power as noted above.
If the problem recurs, contact Winland Technical
Service at 1-800-635-4269.

The display flashes while
displaying the
ACTIVE ALARMS screen

A sensor's reading has
exceeded a set limit.
A wireless sensor is not communicating with the base unit.

Verify the environmental conditions of the sensor.
Verify the received signal strength as outlined in
“Verifying RF Signal Strength” on page 72.

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Verifying RF Signal Strength

Verifying RF Signal Strength
Viewing Signal Strength for a Wireless Sensor
To verify the RF signal strength received by the EA800 perform the following procedure:

Unlock the EA800 as shown
in “Locking and Unlocking
the EA800” on page 55

To return to SELECT
SENSOR screen

To return to home screen.

If the remote sensor transmitter you are verifying is battery powered, it may take up to 30 seconds for the base unit
to receive a transmission from the remote sensor.
The base unit displays an approximation of signal strength as indicated by the
number of filled boxes on the screen as shown at right.
Note: The date and time shown at the bottom of the PERFORMANCE screen is the
time stamp of the last received transmission.

Ensure that at least 2 Signal Strength bars are displayed as shown at right. If not, it is
recommended that the sensor be relocated until at least 2 bars are achieved. More
bars reduces sensor alarm latency, reduces the probability of communication
alarms, and increases battery life.
For additional information on how to improve signal strength, refer to Winland
application note AN00101.

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Specifications
Base Unit and Sensor Specifications
The following table lists the specifications for the EA800 base unit, sensors, and accessories.
Table 14

Specifications
Item

Specification

Dimensions

Approximately 230 mm x 199 mm x 55 mm(“9.375 H x 8.125" W x 2.25" D)

Weight

Base Unit: 0.27 kg (0.6 lb.)
Wireless Sensors: 0.11 kg (0.26 lb.) with batteries

Mounting

The EA800 base unit is mountable directly to 3-gang standard electrical enclosure using pre-drilled holes on the EA800 rear case.
The EA800 base unit and wireless sensors can be mounted to drywall or similar surfaces using the appropriate anchors (not included).

Case Material

ABS, UL94V-0 rated

EA800 Input (Operating) Voltage 1, 2, 3

EA800 Aux Power Out

+11 to +26VDC @ ≤500mA current draw. Standard commercial filtered and
regulated power supply suitable. Supplied by AC adapter (not included; see
Accessories) or alarm panel.
Note: Power supply requirement does not include additional requirements for loads switched through alarm output relays where
power is derived from EA800 EA400 terminal strip connections.
Equivalent to DC input voltage used: +11 to +26VDC
(Maximum output current 0.5A).

EA800 Real-Time Clock Battery CR2032 (3V Cell)
Wireless Sensor Input Voltage

Either:
• +12VDC @ <100mA current draw using a 2.1 mm barrel plug, center
positive; OR
• 2xAA Alkaline Batteries (1.5V Cell)

Wireless Sensor Radiating
Power (minimum, at PCB
antenna connector)

• EA800 base unit: -3.5 dBm
• Sensors: -2.5 dBm

Wireless Sensitivity:
(minimum at printed circuit
board antenna connection)

• EA800: -94.5 dBm
• Sensors: -95.5 dBm

Low and High Limit Adjust Range:
(Winland thermistor sensors only)
Temperature: -80° C to 150° C
(-112° F to 302° F)
Note: The Low and High Limit Adjust Range is dependent upon the
sensor being used. See “Accessories” on page 44.
Humidity: 5 to 95% RH
Note: The Low and High Limit Adjust Range is dependent upon the
sensor being used. See “Accessories” on page 44.
Water Presence: No Alarm / Alarm
Sensors

Up to four wired sensors
Up to four wireless sensors

Cable Length to Wireless
Multi-Function Sensor
EA-WMFS

100 ft. maximum

Wired Temperature Sensor:

2-wire; maximum 304 m (1000 ft.) cabling length

Wired Humidity Sensor:

3-wire; maximum 304 m (1000 ft.) cabling length

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Accessories
Table 14

Specifications — continued
Item

Specification

Wired Water Presence Sensor:

2-wire; maximum 304 m (1000 ft.) cabling length

Wired 4-20mA Sensor

EA800 load (160 Ohms maximum)
(9) Form C with 3-terminal NC/COM/NO connections.

Relay Outputs

Note: There are 8 primary relays (1 dedicated for each sensor) and
1 auxiliary relay.

Relay Contact Ratings

Max 30VDC @ 1 amp resistive.
Not for use with AC power.

Relay Logic

Each relay is user configurable.

Display

128x64 graphic LCD, with blue backlight
Device Environmental Operating Range:

Humidity:

5 to 95% RH, non-condensing

Temperature, Operating:

0°C to 50°C (32° F to 122° F). Not for installation inside coolers or freezers.

Ambient Environmental Quality: Indoor use intended, non-corrosive environment
Conformity Certifications

FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Class B
ICES-003, Issue 3; 1997
NRTL CUE certification mark

Warranty

Two (2) Year Limited Warranty. See Warranty and Service Information.

Notes:
1. Where required, this equipment is to be isolated from the mains supply by a limited power source as specified
in EN60950.
2. All terminals must be connected to a Class 2 Power Limited Circuit complying with the National Electric Code
NFPA 70, Article 725.
3. See “Specifications” on page 46 for power supply requirements.

Accessories
Accessories available for use with the EA800 Environmental Alarm System are listed below.
Table 15

Accessories

Item (Winland Part Number)

BZ-3: Audible alarm module
(PN 1183)

Power supply (transformer)
(PN L-020-0085)

Description

Buzzer for connection to auxiliary relay output that provides audible alarm
indication.
Regulated 110 VAC-to-12 VDC @ >500 mA (minimum) transformer suitable for
use with EA800.
Note: Power supply must be a limited power source per notes 1 and 2 in
Table 14.

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Appendix A: Screen Maps

Appendix A: Screen Maps
The figures in this Appendix illustrate the flow of all EA800 screens.

The displayed screen is dependent on whether an alarm is active or not.

Figure 17. Locked Screen Map

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The displayed screen is dependent
on whether an alarm is active or not.

See Figure 19
See Figure 22

See Figure 24

See Figure 23

Figure 18. Unlocked Screen Map - Top Level

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Appendix A: Screen Maps

See Figure 20

See Figure 21

Figure 19. Sensors Screen Map
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Common Name screen is
dependent on the sensor being
added.

If multi-function only

Parameter screens depend on
the sensor being installed.

Figure 20. Add New Sensor Screen Map
78

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Appendix A: Screen Maps

Screen displayed is dependent
on the sensor type.

Figure 21. Edit Sensor Screen Map

Figure 22. Relay Screen Map
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Figure 23. Data Log Screen Map

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Appendix A: Screen Maps

Dependent on format

See Figure 25

Figure 24. System Screen Map
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Figure 25. Configuration Screen Map

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Appendix B: Planning Worksheet

Appendix B: Planning Worksheet
Note: Photocopy and complete a copy of this worksheet for each system.
Installation:
Room

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Environmental Condition to
Monitor

Acceptable Condition/Range

Alarm Condition

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Sensor
Connection

Wire Color/
Designation

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Input 1

Input 2

Input 3

Input 4

(-)
+
(-)
+

Power
In

Aux
Power
Out

EA800 ___

(-)
+
(-)
+
(-)
+
(-)
+

Output 1

Output 2

Output 3

Output 4

Output 5

Output 6

Output 7

Output 8

Aux

NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO

NC
COM

Wire Color/
Designation

Alarm Panel
Connection

Appendix C: Wiring Diagram

Note: Photocopy and complete copy of this diagram for each EA800 to be installed in the system.

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Appendix D: System Configuration Record

Appendix D: System Configuration Record
Note: Photocopy this appendix and complete a copy for each EA800 base unit in the system.
EA800 Environmental Alarm System Configuration Form
Date of installation/change:
Name of Installation Company:
Phone number:
Name of installer (print):
EA800 identifier:
System Configuration (circle setting)
Date Format: MM/DD/YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY

Collection Frequency:
30s, 1min, 5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min

Time Format: 12 hour or 24 hour

Channel: 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24,
25, 26

Buzzer: Enabled or Disabled
Sensor 1 Settings
Sensor
Model

Sensor
Name

Physical
Location

Parameter Settings

Unit of Measure:
Operational Parameters:

Resolution:
Low Scaled Value:
High Scaled Value:
Hysteresis:
Low Alarm Limit
High Alarm Limit:
Alarm Delay Time:
No Alarm - Relay State:

Notes:

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Active Condition:

EA800 Environmental Alarm System Configuration Form
Sensor 2 Settings
Sensor
Model

Sensor
Name

Physical
Location

Parameter Settings

Unit of Measure:
Resolution:

Operational Parameters:

Low Scaled Value:
High Scaled Value:
Hysteresis:
Low Alarm Limit
High Alarm Limit:
Alarm Delay Time:
No Alarm - Relay State:
Notes:

Active Condition:
Sensor 3 Settings

Sensor
Model

Sensor
Name

Physical
Location

Parameter Setting

Unit of Measure:
Operational Parameters:

Resolution:
Low Scaled Value:
High Scaled Value:
Hysteresis:
Low Alarm Limit
High Alarm Limit:
Alarm Delay Time:
No Alarm - Relay State:

Notes:

Active Condition:

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Appendix D: System Configuration Record
EA800 Environmental Alarm System Configuration Form
Sensor 4 Settings
Sensor
Model

Sensor
Name

Physical
Location

Parameter Settings

Unit of Measure:
Resolution:

Operational Parameters:

Low Scaled Value:
High Scaled Value:
Hysteresis:
Low Alarm Limit
High Alarm Limit:
Alarm Delay Time:
No Alarm - Relay State:
Notes:

Active Condition:
Sensor 5 Settings (wireless)

Sensor
Model

Sensor
Name

Physical
Location

Parameter Settings

Unit of Measure:
Resolution:
Operational Parameters:

Low Scaled Value:
High Scaled Value:
Hysteresis:
Low Alarm Limit

Installed LQI (in bars):

High Alarm Limit:

MAC Address:

Alarm Delay Time:

Notes:

No Alarm - Relay State:
Active Condition:

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EA800 Environmental Alarm System Configuration Form
Sensor 6 Settings (wireless)
Sensor
Model

Sensor
Name

Physical
Location

Parameter Settings

Unit of Measure:
Resolution:
Operational Parameters:

Low Scaled Value:
High Scaled Value:
Hysteresis:
Low Alarm Limit

Installed LQI (in bars):

High Alarm Limit:

MAC Address:

Alarm Delay Time:

Notes:

No Alarm - Relay State:
Active Condition:
Sensor 7 Settings (wireless)

Sensor
Model

Sensor
Name

Physical
Location

Parameter Settings

Unit of Measure:
Resolution:
Operational Parameters:

Low Scaled Value:
High Scaled Value:
Hysteresis:
Low Alarm Limit

Installed LQI (in bars):

High Alarm Limit:

MAC Address:

Alarm Delay Time:

Notes:

No Alarm - Relay State:
Active Condition:
Sensor 8 Settings (wireless)

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Appendix D: System Configuration Record
EA800 Environmental Alarm System Configuration Form
Sensor
Model

Sensor
Name

Physical
Location

Parameter Settings

Unit of Measure:
Resolution:
Operational Parameters:

Low Scaled Value:
High Scaled Value:
Hysteresis:
Low Alarm Limit

Installed LQI (in bars):

High Alarm Limit:

MAC Address:

Alarm Delay Time:

Notes:

No Alarm - Relay State:
Active Condition:

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Warranty and Service Information
Winland Electronics, Inc. ("Winland") warrants to the end user/purchaser that each product of its manufacture shall be free from
defects in material and factory workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase, when properly installed and
operated under normal conditions according to Winland's instruction.
Winland's obligation under this warranty is limited to correcting, without charge, at its factory any part or parts thereof which shall be
returned to the factory, by the original purchaser, transportation charges prepaid, within one year of the date of purchase and which
upon examination, shall disclose to Winland's satisfaction to have been originally defective. Correction of such defects by repair to,
or supplying replacements for, defective parts shall constitute fulfillment of all Winland's obligations to purchaser under this limited
warranty. Repair service performed by Winland after one year from date of purchase will be for a reasonable service charge.
This limited warranty shall not apply to any of Winland's products which have been subject to misuse, negligence or accident or
which have been repaired or altered outside of Winland's factory.
Winland shall not be liable for loss, damage or expense resulting, directly or indirectly, from the use of its products or any other
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THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
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No person, agent or dealer is authorized to give warranties on behalf of Winland nor to assume for Winland any other liability in
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Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written
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Electronics Customer Service at 1-800-635-4269.
The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is
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Outside MN Phone: 1-800-635-4269
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