Interface Module HONEYWELL EIM 3.0 EIM4010/U | Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, South Shore & North Shore

You are replacing an old single-stage furnace with a two-stage heat pump with backup, but the wire running up to the thermostat has only four conductors. Rather than opening the walls to run a new one, you can hand the link over to a wireless module. The Honeywell EIM 3.0 EIM4010/U equipment interface module installs in the mechanical room and communicates wirelessly with the thermostat via RedLINK 3.0.

Adding stages without touching the walls

The EIM connects directly to the HVAC equipment by screw terminals. The thermostat sends it its calls wirelessly, and the module activates the right outputs: heating stages, cooling stages, fan. The big advantage is being able to add heating and cooling stages without new thermostat wiring. It's the ideal solution for an equipment upgrade in a finished house.

Compatibility

The EIM4010/U works with ElitePRO S1000, S1100 and S1200 thermostats and with the T10+ Pro Smart. It's part of the RedLINK 3.0 family and doesn't pair with older classic RedLINK thermostats. If you're planning both a new thermostat and the module, T10+ Pro kits that already include an EIM can be an interesting option; we compare the two approaches with you.

Eight lights for quick diagnosis

The module shows its status with 8 LED indicator lights. At a glance, the technician sees which outputs are active and whether communication with the thermostat is established. During a maintenance visit, these lights save valuable time.

Built for the mechanical room

The EIM operates within a range of -40 to 165 °F, so it can be installed in a basement, garage, crawl space or attic, near the equipment. It is hardwired at 20 to 30 VAC. Its grey housing measures 205 x 136 x 41 mm. The box contains the module and its installation guide.

Installation by AirGreen

We often install the EIM when replacing a furnace, heat pump or air conditioner. Our technicians:

1. check the number of stages on your equipment and the thermostat model;
2. mount the EIM near the unit and connect it with screw terminals;
3. power the module at 20 to 30 VAC from the equipment;
4. pair it with the ElitePRO or T10+ Pro thermostat;
5. test each stage and each mode, using the LED lights as a guide.

Comfort and savings in a Québec climate

Multi-stage equipment only reaches its full potential if the thermostat can control each of those stages. With the EIM, a two-stage heat pump can run on the first stage most of the time and switch to the second stage or backup heat only when the cold calls for it. Comfort is steadier, cycles are gentler and energy is better used over the winter.

The module is also a way to plan for the future. If you install an ElitePRO or T10+ Pro today with simple equipment, then later replace the furnace or heat pump with a multi-stage unit, the EIM lets you take advantage of it without redoing the wiring to the thermostat. Before proposing this solution, we always check the exact configuration of your equipment.

Maintenance

The module needs no maintenance. During the annual visit, we check the lights and connections.

Technical specifications

• Type: wireless equipment interface module
• Communication: wireless RedLINK 3.0
• Function: adds heating and cooling stages without new thermostat wiring
• Power: 20 to 30 VAC, hardwired
• Indicators: 8 LED status lights
• Connection: screw terminals
• Operating range: -40 to 165 °F
• Dimensions: 205 x 136 x 41 mm (8.08 x 5.36 x 1.59 in.)
• Colour: grey
• Contents: EIM, installation guide
• Compatibility: ElitePRO S1000, S1100, S1200 and T10+ Pro Smart thermostats

Why AirGreen

AirGreen is a family HVAC business, holding an RBQ licence, that has been installing heat pumps, furnaces and smart thermostats in the Montréal area for more than 15 years. We welcome you at our Boucherville showroom.

For the purchase and installation of the Honeywell EIM 3.0 EIM4010/U module, contact AirGreen. We work in Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, the North Shore and the South Shore.