Winland Electronics ENVIROALERT EA200 User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
© 2012 Winland Electronics, Inc.
D-011-0099 Rev E (08/2012)
ALWAYS TEST THE SYSTEM
Test the system to ensure proper operation prior to leaving the job site. To test the system, either change the probe’s
temperature so it exceeds your limits, or change the limits to simulate an alarm. If a delay has been programmed, take the
delay out, test the unit, and then put the delay back in.
FREEZER/COOLER MONITORING
Never install the EnviroAlert console in a cooler or freezer (condensing environment). Instead, use a remote probe (TEMP-L-S
or TEMP-L-W) and program your zone accordingly. Extend the length of probe wiring up to 1,000’ (304.8m) using 22-18 AWG
twisted pair.
AVOIDING FALSE ALARMS ON A COOLER OR FREEZER
Both the EA200 and EA400 offer an alarm delay from 0-120 minutes for each zone. When a cooler or freezer door is opened,
the temperature will rise and the probe will detect that rise. Freezers periodically need to enter a defrost cycle which may
also cause the temperature to rise above your limits. Set delays to avoid nuisance alarms under these normal circumstances.
We cannot advise you on what to set for delays or limits.
ON-BOARD TEMP SENSOR (EA200 ONLY)
The EA200 has an on-board ambient temperature sensor and it is programmed on Zone 1.
More information and product manuals can be found at: www.winland.com
COMMON MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
“De-Energize” vs. “Energize”
• “De-Energize” means the relay will be OFF under normal conditions and will switch ON when there is an alarm. This is
the default state and will correspond with the legend on the circuit board (N.O. and N.C.).
• “Energize” means the relay will be ON under normal conditions and will switch OFF when there is an alarm or if power
is lost, providing power-supervision. However, this will reverse your N.O. and N.C. contacts. In either case, you still
have both sets of contacts. The AUX relay cannot be configured in this way.
Zone # vs. Output #
These directly correspond. Zone 1 uses the Output 1 relay. Zone 2 uses the Output 2 relay. Using Zone 2, but wiring to your
alarm panel using the Output 1 relay will not work. To cover all zones with a single relay, use the AUX relay.
“no” in Programming
To program a zone, press the ZONE button. The active zone will be flashing. Select the zone number using INCREASE or
DECREASE, and then press ENTER. You will then see the word “no” flashing. This means “not operational”
and indicates the zone is currently off. When you see this flashing, press INCREASE or DECREASE to scroll
through your sensing options. Zones with no probe attached should be turned off. If you are trying to
turn a zone off, select “no” here.
Temperature Reading is Not Accurate
If the reading does not match your temperature reference, ask yourself the following questions:
• Is it programmed as the correct sensor type (Figure 2) and in the correct zone? If the displayed temperature is not even
close, this is most likely the problem.
• Has the temperature reference been calibrated, and is it known to be accurate?
• Is the reference probe in exactly the same place as the EA200/400 probe? It is normal for the temperature in a climate
controlled room to vary by several degrees.
If you need to match the EA200/400’s reading to a reference, use the OFFSET feature to do this. Ensure you have a known-
good calibrated reference or you may be unintentionally changing an already accurate reading.
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Reading the LCD screen:
• Zone 2 current temp is 45° F
• Zone 2 high limit is 43°
• Zone 2 low limit is -25°
• The console is unlocked
• Zone 2 programmed for blue probe
• De-energized means relay is OFF under
normal conditions
• The hour glass shows an alarm delay (up
to 120 minutes / zone)
• A solid bell indicates an alarm delay
• A flashing bell indicates active alarm
• Press and simultaneously release Enter
and Alarm Silence buttons to Lock and
Unlock the console.
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STEP 1: CONNECT POWER AND PROBE(S)
Connect power to the PWR IN terminals, as shown in Figure 1. Be sure to observe proper polarity. Connect the probe(s) to the
zone(s) you intend to monitor. Extend the length of probe wiring up to 1,000’ (304.8m) using 22-18 AWG twisted pair.
EA200 NOTE: Zone 1 is dedicated for the on-board temperature sensor. Remote probes must be programmed on Zone 2.
There is only one input for a remote probe on the EA200 - this is Zone 2.
EA400 NOTE: The EA400 does not have an on-board temperature sensor and uses only remote probes.
STEP 2: UNLOCK CONSOLE FOR PROGRAMMING
To unlock the console, press and simultaneously release the ENTER and ALARM SILENCE buttons. The
“lock” icon should change to “unlocked”.
STEP 3: SET THE TIME AND DATE
Press the TIME/DATE button. Using either the INCREASE or DECREASE button, adjust the hours and then press the ENTER
button. Continue in this manner to set the minutes, AM/PM, year, month, and day. If power is lost, the time and date must
be reset.
STEP 4: PROGRAM THE ZONE(S)
1. Press the ZONE button. The active zone number will be flashing.
2. Select the zone you wish to program using INCREASE or DECREASE and then press ENTER. The “no”
means “not operational” and indicates the zone is currently off. Any zone not programmed should
be set to “no” and therefore turned off.
3. Based on the chart (Figure 2), select the proper sensor type using INCREASE or DECREASE and press ENTER.
4. Continue in this manner to set the
• high limit
• low limit
• optional time delay in minutes (this defaults to 0)
• non-alarm relay state (ENERGIZE/DE-ENERGIZE)
NOTE: If you are powering this device
from a system with battery back-up,
DE-ENGERGIZE (the default) generally
makes the most sense. If an alarm
is desired upon loss of power to the
EnviroAlert, select ENERGIZE. However,
the normally-open (N.O.) and normally-
closed (N.C.) contacts shown in Figure 1
will then be functionally opposite.
STEP 5: ALARM WIRING
You have the option of using the AUX
relay for all-in-one notification or using
the individual relay outputs. The AUX relay will change state when any zone is in alarm and can be cancelled for 10 minutes
using the ALARM SILENCE button. The individual outputs are not affected by the ALARM SILENCE button.
NOTE: If you are using the individual relay outputs, Output 1 corresponds to Zone 1; Output 2 corresponds to Zone 2; etc.
See Figure 1.
STEP 6: TEST THE SYSTEM
Test the system to ensure proper operation prior to leaving the job site. To test the system, either change the probe’s
temperature so it exceeds your limits, or change the limits to simulate an alarm. If a delay has been programmed, take the
delay out, test the unit, and then put the delay back in.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
OFFSET button: The EnviroAlert has the ability to adjust the displayed temperature reading for each zone to match to
a known-good reference (±9 degrees). To use this feature, press the OFFSET button, choose which zone you wish to offset,
press ENTER, adjust the value of the offset, and then press ENTER again.
ALARM HISTORY button: This will display the most recent eight alarm events. The display will toggle between
the time and date. To scroll through the alarm events, use the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons. Press the ALARM HISTORY
button again to exit. This feature relies on the time and date being set correctly. To clear the alarm history, press and hold the
ALARM HISTORY button until you see “CLr”.
Figure 1 - EA200 and EA400 Wiring
POWER REQUIREMENTS:
EA200-12: 11 to 14 VDC @ 120mA EA400-12: 11 to 14 VDC @ 200mA
EA200-24: 23 to 26 VDC @ 120mA EA400-24: 23 to 26 VDC @ 200mA
AUX OUT
Zone 1
PWR IN
PWR OUT
Zone 2
REMOTE PROBE INPUT
ALARM OUTPUTS
(On-Board
Sensor)
Zone 2
(External
Probe)
EA200
AUX OUT
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
PWR IN
PWR OUT
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
REMOTE PROBE INPUTS
ALARM OUTPUTS
EA400
Lock Unlock
Probe Type Description
°C or °F Legacy (discontinued) polarity-sensitive temperature probes
1106, 1107, 1108, 1109, 1109A
Red °C or
Red °F
TEMP-H-S (32° to 300° F) and TEMP-H-W (32° to 221° F)
High-temperature range thermistor probes
Blue °C or
Blue °F
TEMP-L-S (-58° to 158° F) and TEMP-L-W (-58° to 158° F)
Low-temperature range thermistor probes
HA-III+ Humidity probe (5 to 95 % RH)
W-S-S and W-UC-S
Water detection probe (surface and under-carpet) supervised
Figure 2 - Remote Probe Selections
To insure proper operation, test weekly.

STEP 1: CONNECT POWER AND PROBE(S)
Connect power to the PWR IN terminals, as shown in Figure 1. Be sure to observe proper polarity. Connect the probe(s) to the
zone(s) you intend to monitor. Extend the length of probe wiring up to 1,000’ (304.8m) using 22-18 AWG twisted pair.
EA200 NOTE: Zone 1 is dedicated for the on-board temperature sensor. Remote probes must be programmed on Zone 2.
There is only one input for a remote probe on the EA200 - this is Zone 2.
EA400 NOTE: The EA400 does not have an on-board temperature sensor and uses only remote probes.
STEP 2: UNLOCK CONSOLE FOR PROGRAMMING
To unlock the console, press and simultaneously release the ENTER and ALARM SILENCE buttons. The
“lock” icon should change to “unlocked”.
STEP 3: SET THE TIME AND DATE
Press the TIME/DATE button. Using either the INCREASE or DECREASE button, adjust the hours and then press the ENTER
button. Continue in this manner to set the minutes, AM/PM, year, month, and day. If power is lost, the time and date must
be reset.
STEP 4: PROGRAM THE ZONE(S)
1. Press the ZONE button. The active zone number will be flashing.
2. Select the zone you wish to program using INCREASE or DECREASE and then press ENTER. The “no”
means “not operational” and indicates the zone is currently off. Any zone not programmed should
be set to “no” and therefore turned off.
3. Based on the chart (Figure 2), select the proper sensor type using INCREASE or DECREASE and press ENTER.
4. Continue in this manner to set the
• high limit
• low limit
• optional time delay in minutes (this defaults to 0)
• non-alarm relay state (ENERGIZE/DE-ENERGIZE)
NOTE: If you are powering this device
from a system with battery back-up,
DE-ENGERGIZE (the default) generally
makes the most sense. If an alarm
is desired upon loss of power to the
EnviroAlert, select ENERGIZE. However,
the normally-open (N.O.) and normally-
closed (N.C.) contacts shown in Figure 1
will then be functionally opposite.
STEP 5: ALARM WIRING
You have the option of using the AUX
relay for all-in-one notification or using
the individual relay outputs. The AUX relay will change state when any zone is in alarm and can be cancelled for 10 minutes
using the ALARM SILENCE button. The individual outputs are not affected by the ALARM SILENCE button.
NOTE: If you are using the individual relay outputs, Output 1 corresponds to Zone 1; Output 2 corresponds to Zone 2; etc.
See Figure 1.
STEP 6: TEST THE SYSTEM
Test the system to ensure proper operation prior to leaving the job site. To test the system, either change the probe’s
temperature so it exceeds your limits, or change the limits to simulate an alarm. If a delay has been programmed, take the
delay out, test the unit, and then put the delay back in.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
OFFSET button: The EnviroAlert has the ability to adjust the displayed temperature reading for each zone to match to
a known-good reference (±9 degrees). To use this feature, press the OFFSET button, choose which zone you wish to offset,
press ENTER, adjust the value of the offset, and then press ENTER again.
ALARM HISTORY button: This will display the most recent eight alarm events. The display will toggle between
the time and date. To scroll through the alarm events, use the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons. Press the ALARM HISTORY
button again to exit. This feature relies on the time and date being set correctly. To clear the alarm history, press and hold the
ALARM HISTORY button until you see “CLr”.
Figure 1 - EA200 and EA400 Wiring
POWER REQUIREMENTS:
EA200-12: 11 to 14 VDC @ 120mA EA400-12: 11 to 14 VDC @ 200mA
EA200-24: 23 to 26 VDC @ 120mA EA400-24: 23 to 26 VDC @ 200mA
AUX OUT
Zone 1
PWR IN
PWR OUT
Zone 2
REMOTE PROBE INPUT
ALARM OUTPUTS
(On-Board
Sensor)
Zone 2
(External
Probe)
EA200
AUX OUT
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
PWR IN
PWR OUT
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
REMOTE PROBE INPUTS
ALARM OUTPUTS
EA400
Lock Unlock
Probe Type Description
°C or °F Legacy (discontinued) polarity-sensitive temperature probes
1106, 1107, 1108, 1109, 1109A
Red °C or
Red °F
TEMP-H-S (32° to 300° F) and TEMP-H-W (32° to 221° F)
High-temperature range thermistor probes
Blue °C or
Blue °F
TEMP-L-S (-58° to 158° F) and TEMP-L-W (-58° to 158° F)
Low-temperature range thermistor probes
HA-III+ Humidity probe (5 to 95 % RH)
W-S-S and W-UC-S
Water detection probe (surface and under-carpet) supervised
Figure 2 - Remote Probe Selections
To insure proper operation, test weekly.

QUICK START GUIDE
© 2012 Winland Electronics, Inc.
D-011-0099 Rev E (08/2012)
ALWAYS TEST THE SYSTEM
Test the system to ensure proper operation prior to leaving the job site. To test the system, either change the probe’s
temperature so it exceeds your limits, or change the limits to simulate an alarm. If a delay has been programmed, take the
delay out, test the unit, and then put the delay back in.
FREEZER/COOLER MONITORING
Never install the EnviroAlert console in a cooler or freezer (condensing environment). Instead, use a remote probe (TEMP-L-S
or TEMP-L-W) and program your zone accordingly. Extend the length of probe wiring up to 1,000’ (304.8m) using 22-18 AWG
twisted pair.
AVOIDING FALSE ALARMS ON A COOLER OR FREEZER
Both the EA200 and EA400 offer an alarm delay from 0-120 minutes for each zone. When a cooler or freezer door is opened,
the temperature will rise and the probe will detect that rise. Freezers periodically need to enter a defrost cycle which may
also cause the temperature to rise above your limits. Set delays to avoid nuisance alarms under these normal circumstances.
We cannot advise you on what to set for delays or limits.
ON-BOARD TEMP SENSOR (EA200 ONLY)
The EA200 has an on-board ambient temperature sensor and it is programmed on Zone 1.
More information and product manuals can be found at: www.winland.com
COMMON MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
“De-Energize” vs. “Energize”
• “De-Energize” means the relay will be OFF under normal conditions and will switch ON when there is an alarm. This is
the default state and will correspond with the legend on the circuit board (N.O. and N.C.).
• “Energize” means the relay will be ON under normal conditions and will switch OFF when there is an alarm or if power
is lost, providing power-supervision. However, this will reverse your N.O. and N.C. contacts. In either case, you still
have both sets of contacts. The AUX relay cannot be configured in this way.
Zone # vs. Output #
These directly correspond. Zone 1 uses the Output 1 relay. Zone 2 uses the Output 2 relay. Using Zone 2, but wiring to your
alarm panel using the Output 1 relay will not work. To cover all zones with a single relay, use the AUX relay.
“no” in Programming
To program a zone, press the ZONE button. The active zone will be flashing. Select the zone number using INCREASE or
DECREASE, and then press ENTER. You will then see the word “no” flashing. This means “not operational”
and indicates the zone is currently off. When you see this flashing, press INCREASE or DECREASE to scroll
through your sensing options. Zones with no probe attached should be turned off. If you are trying to
turn a zone off, select “no” here.
Temperature Reading is Not Accurate
If the reading does not match your temperature reference, ask yourself the following questions:
• Is it programmed as the correct sensor type (Figure 2) and in the correct zone? If the displayed temperature is not even
close, this is most likely the problem.
• Has the temperature reference been calibrated, and is it known to be accurate?
• Is the reference probe in exactly the same place as the EA200/400 probe? It is normal for the temperature in a climate
controlled room to vary by several degrees.
If you need to match the EA200/400’s reading to a reference, use the OFFSET feature to do this. Ensure you have a known-
good calibrated reference or you may be unintentionally changing an already accurate reading.
oF243
25


-

45
Reading the LCD screen:
• Zone 2 current temp is 45° F
• Zone 2 high limit is 43°
• Zone 2 low limit is -25°
• The console is unlocked
• Zone 2 programmed for blue probe
• De-energized means relay is OFF under
normal conditions
• The hour glass shows an alarm delay (up
to 120 minutes / zone)
• A solid bell indicates an alarm delay
• A flashing bell indicates active alarm
• Press and simultaneously release Enter
and Alarm Silence buttons to Lock and
Unlock the console.
Tech Support 8:00am - 5:00pm Central Time
[phone] • [phone] P
www.winland.com