EDM 700 800 
EDM Buttons are too recessed in front panel.
We have button extensions available. Size: 7/16″ long. Be sure the hole through the panel is large enough so that the buttons do not bind. Contact JPI at: 800-345-4574
EDM-700 Pin assignments
yel 1, red 2, OIL
yel 3, red 4, IAT
yel 5, red 6, CARB (or CDT **Note: will not display CDT unless IAT probe also installed.)
yel 14, red 15, OAT
yel 16, red 17, TIT
yel 18, red 19, TIT-2 (2nd TIT)
gry 12, Remote alarm
red 13, + Power(+14/28 v 5 A resettable circuit breaker)
wht 24 , RS-232 data port
blk 25, Engine ground
ADDING OIL PRESSURE TO AN EXISTING EDM-700/800
To add Oil Pressure to your existing EDM-700 or 800, you must have these two things:
Setting the time, date, and ‘N’ number?
1. Go to pilot program mode (Hold both buttons to see PROGRAM).
2.Tap STEP until you see DUMP? N.
3. Hold both buttons until you see RCRD TIME 6. Tap the LF to change recording rate.
4. Tap STEP and you will see MNTH. Use the LF button to change.
5. Tap STEP to set DAY, LF to change.
6. Repeat for YEAR, HOUR, MIN.
7. Tap STEP and see aircraft N number, or EDM serial number.
8. To change or add N number, hold both buttons until the first character flashes, use LF to change. Tap STEP to move to the next character. LF to change. To exit, hold both buttons down until you see END Y.
9. Tap STEP to exit.
** If your EDM is 5+ years old, and while doing the above you see the word “FAST? N”, change the “N” to “Y” for yes. This will change your EDM’s buad rate to 19,200. This is needed with the newer downloading software – EzTrends.
If the columns are missing during self test then return for repair.[support@jpitech.com for RMA number]
Otherwise:
- Swap the ‘faulty’ probes wire to the next cylinders ‘good’ probe. Now since that ‘good’ probes wire is now off, fasten it to the ‘faulty’ probe. You just swap the wire, not the probes. Now turn on the EDM and get up to operating temperature. Does the other ‘good’ EDM cylinder channel now behave in the same way? Then it’s the probe. If not and the original ‘faulty’ cylinder is still behaving in the same way, (no change)- then it could be a bad crimp or connection or instrument is faulty.
- Check that the EDM is grounded at the engine (not in the instrument panel).
- Check for a bent or recessed pin on the rear P2 connector.
- Check crimps between probe and harness.
- Check that leads are not shorted together on the harness or where the probes connect to the harness.
Make sure power and ground connections are good and you see at least 12V. If you do, then return for repair. Go to https://www.jpinstruments.com/jpirma/ for a RMA number before sending in the EDM for repair
If there is a light in each upper corner then the CPU has failed – return for repair.
If no light, then the display is cracked – return for repair. Visit: https://www.jpinstruments.com/jpirma/ for a RMA number before sending it in.
Check RPM sensor if applicable – if shorted together will kill EDM display.
- Check for tripped circuit breaker or fuse.
- Verify power is reaching the EDM through the P1 connector on the rear of the instrument – must be above 11.5v.
- Display glass cracked do to not following install instructions- $150.00 to replace display.
- Otherwise, return for repair: https://www.jpinstruments.com/jpirma/ for a RMA number before sending in the EDM.
- Press each button. Does each button depress with a definite click feel?
- If one or both buttons do not have a click feel, then a button may be binding on the instrument panel. Loosen the four mounting screws and reposition the instrument slightly.
- Power down and up and do factory reset. If that doesn’t remedy the problem, return for repair. https://www.jpinstruments.com/jpirma/ for a RMA number before sending in for repair.
Displays readings for ‘Options’ that are not installed.
- Make sure nothing installed in P1 connector for those Options.
- Check that P2 connector is attached to the EDM.
- Perform factory limit reset (FAC LIM; FAC? Y). [ Flight data and K factor wil be lost.]
Can an EDM replace a factory gauge?
TSO’d EDMs can replace non-primary factory gauges – IF – it is not a required instrument per the POH and does not have redline.
STC’d ‘Primary’ EDM’s – EDM-711 can replace the CHT, OIL, and TIT factory guages on specified aircraft. The EDM-900/930’s can replace all factory gauges for the specified aircraft.
See: http://jpitech.com/pilotguide.php4 for our current EDM900/930 STC approved model list.
What size are the EDM’s mounting screws?
6-32 X 0.15″ (3/16″)screws. Screws must not penetrate the bezel more than 1/8″ or .120″ ( 3mm ) — on the EDM-700/800/760.
** Note: Longer screws may damage plasma display – this is not covered under warranty
You must tap LF then tap STEP & LF together quickly.
- Be sure the light return lead is connected to a positive power source (through a circuit breaker or fuse), and not to ground.
- Alarm light signal is an open collector(sinks to ground) capable of sinking 150 ma. Connect one side of the light to +V (protected by fuse or CB) and the other to the alarm light wire. May be paralleled with other similar operating alarm signals.
Check power, ground, and rear connectors. Visit: https://www.jpinstruments.com/jpirma/ for a RMA number before sending in the EDM.
Unit has CDT & IAT probes and will read CDT – IAT differential
EDM ‘resets’ when aircraft accessories are activated.
All EDMs have internal capacitors that attempt to provide power during short drops in bus voltage. Check ground and power lead points of contact for potential problems. The EDM needs around 11+V to stay alive. If the voltage drops to that level it will reset.
Displays what appears to be valid temperatures, but the engine is not running.
EDM is still in the demo mode. Must do a FAC LIM reset.
How do I adjust %HP setting without POH?
At sea level – 70F ambient air temp, at 10 ft. down the runway at full throttle the horsepower would be at 100%. Adjust the EDM accordingly.
Engine ground only – the same ground that the EGT probes are using – which is engine ground. Have them attach the black ground wire directly to the engine case. NOT panel ground, battery ground or airframe ground. These can vary from engine ground by 1/4v.This small voltage is can cause issues such as all EGT or CHT readings seem High, or Low, or Unsteady(erratic).
The EDM-700/800 have automatic dimming – no way to adjust. Visit:https://www.jpinstruments.com/jpirma/ for a RMA number and shipping instructions before sending in the EDM for repair.
Check that if a bayonet or threaded adapter probe is installed, that it is screwed in tightly and the threads are clean in order to ground the factory probe. If adapter is not grounded well to engine, voltage will be applied to the adapter thermocouple junction and disrupt the EDM instrument.
• Check crimps between probe and harness.
• Check connection on the rear P2 connector.
• Swap the ‘faulty’ probes wire to the next cylinders ‘good’ probe. Now since that ‘good’ probes wire is now off, fasten it to the ‘faulty’ probe. You just swap the wire, not the probes. Now turn on the EDM and get up to operating temperature. Does the other ‘good’ EDM cylinder channel now behave in the same way – erratic? Then it’s the probe. If not and the original ‘faulty’ cylinder is still behaving in the same way, (no change)- then it could be a bad crimp or connection or instrument is faulty.
• Check that the EDM is grounded at the engine case(not in the instrument panel). Do not use panel ground, battery ground, or airframe ground. Airframe ground can vary from engine ground by 1/4v. This could cause the EDM to show too ‘High’ or ‘Low’, EGT, CHT temps. Or show ‘Unsteady’ readings. If grounded to the panel, to check if this ground is OK, use a digital voltmeter to measure the difference between the EDM ground and the engine block ground. If the difference is greater than 0.5 volts with the alternator charging, then remove the EDM ground (black wire) from instrument panel and connect it directly to the engine block ground.
• Make sure the probe wires are not routed along with ignition, alternator or engine cabin heater ignition wires.
If after checking all the above it still is erratic, then send an e-mail to:support@jpitech.com for a RMA number before sending in the EDM for repair.
First make sure the OAT, RPM, FF, and the MP are all working correctly, then follow the procedure below. ** (Note: MP must be calibrated first on the ground – engine off. See your EDM Pilot’s Guide for this procedure.)
Using the aircraft flight manual- POH. At cruise – 5000′ – adjust aircrafts RPM and MP for around 70% HP and follow steps 1-6.
1. Go to pilot PROGRAM mode (Hold both buttons to see PROGRAM).
2. Tap STEP until you see HP-? N and tap the LF button to change this to HP? Y. You will see the %HP appear on top of EDM display.
3. Now hold both buttons until the display changes to HPC= xxx. (ex: HPC= 120 )
4. Set the engine to a known power level using the aircraft flight manual- POH. At cruise – 5000′ – adjust aircrafts RPM and MP for around 70% HP per POH.
5. Hold or tap the LF button until the HP reading on the EDM display matches the percent (%) horsepower of the engine per your POH.
6. Tap STEP to exit. You will see the word SET and then it will automatically kick you out of the PROGRAM mode.
7. Now go to 7500′ and follow the same procedure – 1-6 -again at that altitude.
To check to see if your EDM-700 or 800 has the ability to accept Oil Pressure, first check the back of the EDM to see if there is a 9-pin middle connector between the top and bottom 25-pin connectors. If that middle connector is there, then go into Factory Limits to see if the EDM’s software has the new ‘OIL P? N’ option. To do this, follow the steps below:
OIL PRESSURE INACCURATE OR ERRATIC.
#1) Make sure the correct Oil pressure sender is connected. 0-150 PSI – P/N 306018. A 0-150 psi sender has the number “0-10 bar” stamped on the nut on the bottom of the sender. (If it shows the number as “0-2 bar” you have a 0-30 psi sender.)
What are the pin assignments for the EDM-700/800 option probes?
EDM-700/800 Pin assignments( 4 or 6 cylinder ):
yel 1, red 2, OIL
yel 3, red 4, IAT (or ‘CARB’ if EDM is for a 7/8/9 cylinder engine.)
yel 5, red 6, CARB (or ‘CDT’ if ‘IAT’ installed)
yel 14, red 15, OAT
yel 16, red 17, TIT
yel 18, red 19, TIT-2 (2nd TIT)
gry 12, Remote alarm (Sinks to ground)
red 13, + Power(Red)
wht 24 , RS-232 data port
blk 25, Engine ground.(Black) ** ( Pin # 11 not used -not used.)