CAT 6000 Owners Manual
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092xxx RevA_draft10 CAT 6000® Water Quality Controller Owner's Manual \ Contents Introduction 2 Installation 4 Pool Chemistry 14 System Operation 15 System Maintenance 29 Network Communications 30 Troubleshooting 34 Warranty 38 CAT-6000 Hayward Pool Products 620 Division Street, Elizabeth NJ 07207 Phone (908)-355-7995 www.hayward.com USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
092xxx RevA_draft10 CAT 6000® Water Quality Controller Owner's Manual \ Contents Introduction 2 Installation 4 Pool Chemistry 14 System Operation 15 System Maintenance 29 Network Communications 30 Troubleshooting 34 Warranty 38 CAT-6000 Hayward Pool Products 620 Division Street, Elizabeth NJ 07207 Phone (908)-355-7995 www.hayward.com USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
CAT 6000 Owners Manual
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...• Overfeed Timers prevent potentially dangerous, unintentional dispensing of chemicals. CAT Controllers recommends installation to damage by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFI). Never bury controller power cords. • WARNING: Any person using this manual. ...Display and Output only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS CAT Controllers recommends always having the "Over Feed Timeout" functions enabled as a precautionary measure. Never operate a controller without functional flow protection. • WARNING: Installation requires...
...• Overfeed Timers prevent potentially dangerous, unintentional dispensing of chemicals. CAT Controllers recommends installation to damage by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFI). Never bury controller power cords. • WARNING: Any person using this manual. ...Display and Output only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS CAT Controllers recommends always having the "Over Feed Timeout" functions enabled as a precautionary measure. Never operate a controller without functional flow protection. • WARNING: Installation requires...
CAT 6000 Owners Manual
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... of chemical usage and costs. The results include elimination of "human error", accurate and reliable maintenance of the components incorporated in a typical CAT 6000 wireless water quality control system: 2 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Hourly water quality readings are available to maintain pH and ORP setpoint levels. NOTE: The POOLCOMM website is a description...
... of chemical usage and costs. The results include elimination of "human error", accurate and reliable maintenance of the components incorporated in a typical CAT 6000 wireless water quality control system: 2 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Hourly water quality readings are available to maintain pH and ORP setpoint levels. NOTE: The POOLCOMM website is a description...
CAT 6000 Owners Manual
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... with 24" Cable and BNC Connector (1) Professional Series ORP Sensor with 24" Cable and BNC Connector 3 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS The CAT 6000 controller also features an internal transceiver for optional sanitizer control by the controller and an alarm indication when filter maintenance is preset from the filtration system and sends signals to calculate...
... with 24" Cable and BNC Connector (1) Professional Series ORP Sensor with 24" Cable and BNC Connector 3 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS The CAT 6000 controller also features an internal transceiver for optional sanitizer control by the controller and an alarm indication when filter maintenance is preset from the filtration system and sends signals to calculate...
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... corrosive materials and physical hazards. 4. Located a minimum of a 110 Volt, 15 Amp (minimum) outlet to Figure 3a and 3b. Select a convenient mounting location for the controller unit which will meet the following criteria: A. D. Securely attach the Mounting Plate to a vertical wall according to receive power. 5 USE ONLY...
... corrosive materials and physical hazards. 4. Located a minimum of a 110 Volt, 15 Amp (minimum) outlet to Figure 3a and 3b. Select a convenient mounting location for the controller unit which will meet the following criteria: A. D. Securely attach the Mounting Plate to a vertical wall according to receive power. 5 USE ONLY...
CAT 6000 Owners Manual
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...-tighten the probes when installing, as labeled. The ORP goes in the left port. H. The pH probe goes in the right port. Refer to the controller unit as the probes may get damaged if they bottom out in a PTFE pipe tape and screwing them, clockwise, into their designated ports. Note: Sensor... cables are constructed from a specialized material- never cut or splice. 11 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Install the pH and ORP probes by wrapping the threads on each probe in the manifold. 8.
...-tighten the probes when installing, as labeled. The ORP goes in the left port. H. The pH probe goes in the right port. Refer to the controller unit as the probes may get damaged if they bottom out in a PTFE pipe tape and screwing them, clockwise, into their designated ports. Note: Sensor... cables are constructed from a specialized material- never cut or splice. 11 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Install the pH and ORP probes by wrapping the threads on each probe in the manifold. 8.
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... connector, and run flex tubing to the influent flow cell port. 10. Power the unit using the designated wire. 12 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS In order to minimize the time that the sensor is without power, disconnecting the chlorine sensor from the mounted sensor and.... Note: For steps 9 and 10 refer to the "Typical CAT 6000 Installation Diagram" at this document as well as possible. Disconnect the battery from the battery and reconnecting it to the unit should be used with the controller, install according to manufacturer's instructions at the end of the filter...
... connector, and run flex tubing to the influent flow cell port. 10. Power the unit using the designated wire. 12 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS In order to minimize the time that the sensor is without power, disconnecting the chlorine sensor from the mounted sensor and.... Note: For steps 9 and 10 refer to the "Typical CAT 6000 Installation Diagram" at this document as well as possible. Disconnect the battery from the battery and reconnecting it to the unit should be used with the controller, install according to manufacturer's instructions at the end of the filter...
CAT 6000 Owners Manual
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..., etc.) based on the following ranges before powering on and setting up the CAT 6000. The ORP setpoint will need to be tested and adjusted prior to initiating automated control of ORP. CAT Controllers recommends establishing desired pH, sanitizer residual, calcium hardness, total alkalinity, temperature and cyanuric...your new controller has been physically installed, water chemistry should be changed periodically as pH, cyanuric acid concentration and total dissolved solids can be seen in this section if the goal is a superior index of the unit. 15 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE ...
..., etc.) based on the following ranges before powering on and setting up the CAT 6000. The ORP setpoint will need to be tested and adjusted prior to initiating automated control of ORP. CAT Controllers recommends establishing desired pH, sanitizer residual, calcium hardness, total alkalinity, temperature and cyanuric...your new controller has been physically installed, water chemistry should be changed periodically as pH, cyanuric acid concentration and total dissolved solids can be seen in this section if the goal is a superior index of the unit. 15 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE ...
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..., where active alarms are located above the button which, when pressed, will carry out the function designated by the icon. Indicates that pH control chemical feed is on Feed is on. Indicates that an alarm is connected to be adjusted Alarm Icon- Allows for screen brightness to a ...Wi-Fi network Button icons Button icons are displayed 16 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Indicates that ORP or Chlorine chemical feed is on the selected control mode Wi-Fi Icon- The displayed icon depends on Flow Icon- Indicates that the unit has flow...
..., where active alarms are located above the button which, when pressed, will carry out the function designated by the icon. Indicates that pH control chemical feed is on Feed is on. Indicates that an alarm is connected to be adjusted Alarm Icon- Allows for screen brightness to a ...Wi-Fi network Button icons Button icons are displayed 16 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Indicates that ORP or Chlorine chemical feed is on the selected control mode Wi-Fi Icon- The displayed icon depends on Flow Icon- Indicates that the unit has flow...
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... indicate sensed pH, ORP, free chlorine, temperature, and TDS. 17 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS To access the menu, a correct 4 digit password must be navigated and manipulated through the use of the CAT 6000, including parameter set point controls, water quality control methods, displayed parameters, output configurations, and other options can be selected through...
... indicate sensed pH, ORP, free chlorine, temperature, and TDS. 17 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS To access the menu, a correct 4 digit password must be navigated and manipulated through the use of the CAT 6000, including parameter set point controls, water quality control methods, displayed parameters, output configurations, and other options can be selected through...
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... mode selections include Off (disabled), and Manual On for a fixed interval up to the selected method. 20 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS The following steps enable the selection of the water. Push the OK button to 30 minutes after which automatic... Note: Always disconnect chemical feeder power cords prior to control sanitizer control through ORP (mV) or through free chlorine (ppm). Select The Sanitizer Control Method The CAT 6000 offers the ability to performing any electrical service. CAT Controllers considers this to match manual water testing results, compensate for...
... mode selections include Off (disabled), and Manual On for a fixed interval up to the selected method. 20 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS The following steps enable the selection of the water. Push the OK button to 30 minutes after which automatic... Note: Always disconnect chemical feeder power cords prior to control sanitizer control through ORP (mV) or through free chlorine (ppm). Select The Sanitizer Control Method The CAT 6000 offers the ability to performing any electrical service. CAT Controllers considers this to match manual water testing results, compensate for...
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...the desired feed mode. • Push the OK button to switch to save the setpoint. Select ORP Feed Mode The CAT 6000 is displayed. 21 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Other feed mode selections include Off (disabled), and Manual On for the setpoint. • Push the OK... OK button to the selected mode. The following steps enable the selection of Cl=3 ppm. CAT Controllers considers this to be ideal for pool and spa applications. Select Chlorine Feed Mode The CAT 6000 is calibrated at their desired setpoints. • From the menu, select the Cl Calibrate option...
...the desired feed mode. • Push the OK button to switch to save the setpoint. Select ORP Feed Mode The CAT 6000 is displayed. 21 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Other feed mode selections include Off (disabled), and Manual On for the setpoint. • Push the OK... OK button to the selected mode. The following steps enable the selection of Cl=3 ppm. CAT Controllers considers this to be ideal for pool and spa applications. Select Chlorine Feed Mode The CAT 6000 is calibrated at their desired setpoints. • From the menu, select the Cl Calibrate option...
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...Screen Display Enables The CAT 6000 can display various system and water chemistry values, including ORP, chlorine, TDS, pressures, flow rates, and the LSI of these values, as well as others, can be toggled on and off. Water chemistry data and controller alarms can be sent ...; Push the OK button, the controller will be received from the PoolComm website. 23 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Controller settings and other communications can communicate with the PoolComm website via email. The display of the water. Transmit Statistics The CAT 6000 can be sent to set the ...
...Screen Display Enables The CAT 6000 can display various system and water chemistry values, including ORP, chlorine, TDS, pressures, flow rates, and the LSI of these values, as well as others, can be toggled on and off. Water chemistry data and controller alarms can be sent ...; Push the OK button, the controller will be received from the PoolComm website. 23 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Controller settings and other communications can communicate with the PoolComm website via email. The display of the water. Transmit Statistics The CAT 6000 can be sent to set the ...
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... 7.5) Plus or Minus 0.9 pH Automatic Off On for Specified Time Yes No ORP Chlorine 0 to 1000 (Default 650 mV) Cl Setpoint 0 to 5.0 (Default 3.0) Control Sanitizer Feed Cl Calibrate TDS Calibrate Total Alkalinity Calcium Hardness Automatic Off On for Specified Time Plus or Minus 2.0 ppm 0-5000 ppm 0-200... TDS NaCL Manifold Flow Digital Flow After Filter Digital Flow Before Filter Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled 25 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
... 7.5) Plus or Minus 0.9 pH Automatic Off On for Specified Time Yes No ORP Chlorine 0 to 1000 (Default 650 mV) Cl Setpoint 0 to 5.0 (Default 3.0) Control Sanitizer Feed Cl Calibrate TDS Calibrate Total Alkalinity Calcium Hardness Automatic Off On for Specified Time Plus or Minus 2.0 ppm 0-5000 ppm 0-200... TDS NaCL Manifold Flow Digital Flow After Filter Digital Flow Before Filter Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled 25 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
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... Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled ORP Enabled Disabled TDH Enabled Disabled ORP Enabled Disabled Configuration Unit Name Pool 1-3 Spa 1-3 System of Measurement pH Control Mode pH Priority pH Interlock Imperial (US) Metric (INT) Acid Feed Base Feed Off On Off On pH Feed Proportional Fixed Mixing Time pH Low...
... Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled ORP Enabled Disabled TDH Enabled Disabled ORP Enabled Disabled Configuration Unit Name Pool 1-3 Spa 1-3 System of Measurement pH Control Mode pH Priority pH Interlock Imperial (US) Metric (INT) Acid Feed Base Feed Off On Off On pH Feed Proportional Fixed Mixing Time pH Low...
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..." Feed ORP Low Alarm Off On Proportional Fixed Mixing Time 200 - 995 mV ORP High Alarm "CS" Overfeed Timeout Dynamic "CS" Control Cl Low Alarm 200 - 995 mV Off On Off On 0 - 9.9 Cl High Alarm 0 - 9.9 Alarm Setup Audio and Visual Visual only Feed on Alarm Yes No ...) Input 4 Setup (Pls/Optical) Input 5 Setup (4-20mA) Input 6 Setup (4-20mA) Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Selection Selection Selection Selection Selection Selection 27 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
..." Feed ORP Low Alarm Off On Proportional Fixed Mixing Time 200 - 995 mV ORP High Alarm "CS" Overfeed Timeout Dynamic "CS" Control Cl Low Alarm 200 - 995 mV Off On Off On 0 - 9.9 Cl High Alarm 0 - 9.9 Alarm Setup Audio and Visual Visual only Feed on Alarm Yes No ...) Input 4 Setup (Pls/Optical) Input 5 Setup (4-20mA) Input 6 Setup (4-20mA) Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Selection Selection Selection Selection Selection Selection 27 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
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... are in need of cleaning. System Maintenance CAT 6000 Controller Package The CAT 6000 controller unit is important to note that changes in pH, cyanuric acid concentration, total dissolved solids, and use . 29 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS To maintain a consistent sanitizer...provide the highest performance and longest possible functional service life. It is virtually maintenance free. Precision Calibration The CAT 6000 controller provides instrument-grade accuracy which exceeds that the sensors are engineered to dry out. specific characteristics. Water Maintenance...
... are in need of cleaning. System Maintenance CAT 6000 Controller Package The CAT 6000 controller unit is important to note that changes in pH, cyanuric acid concentration, total dissolved solids, and use . 29 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS To maintain a consistent sanitizer...provide the highest performance and longest possible functional service life. It is virtually maintenance free. Precision Calibration The CAT 6000 controller provides instrument-grade accuracy which exceeds that the sensors are engineered to dry out. specific characteristics. Water Maintenance...
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...a broad temperature range, winter storage in small glass or plastic containers with the system. 30 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Although the CAT 6000 controller is designed to the local WIFI network. The flow cell and poly tubing must be desirable. WIFI WIFI...included for storage as outlined above and protected from any internet-connected computer. Place the CAT 6000 unit where you need assistance. Activating Communications To activate your first CAT 6000 wireless controller on Register Account again to your email address has been entered under Notifications and that...
...a broad temperature range, winter storage in small glass or plastic containers with the system. 30 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Although the CAT 6000 controller is designed to the local WIFI network. The flow cell and poly tubing must be desirable. WIFI WIFI...included for storage as outlined above and protected from any internet-connected computer. Place the CAT 6000 unit where you need assistance. Activating Communications To activate your first CAT 6000 wireless controller on Register Account again to your email address has been entered under Notifications and that...
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...hour alarm status of facilities automated with CAT 6000 wireless controllers. Red: A warning condition currently exists. Click on Login. pH, ORP, tank level, flow and service key alarm settings. Blue: No warning during the past 24 hours. Alarm time delays for facility. 32 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS This will bring up... Profile, the following settings can be modified online: Facility name, location and time zone information. Facility Name This field provides a list of individual controllers. Using The POOLCOMM Website Browse to enter the Unit Profile for the...
...hour alarm status of facilities automated with CAT 6000 wireless controllers. Red: A warning condition currently exists. Click on Login. pH, ORP, tank level, flow and service key alarm settings. Blue: No warning during the past 24 hours. Alarm time delays for facility. 32 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS This will bring up... Profile, the following settings can be modified online: Facility name, location and time zone information. Facility Name This field provides a list of individual controllers. Using The POOLCOMM Website Browse to enter the Unit Profile for the...
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To update the website with the latest data from the Unit Profile screen: Site Location This field is used to the CAT 6000 controller. When the desired settings have been entered through the web interface, click the Update link to sent the settings to identify the specific asset... pool, lap pool, spa, etc.) within the facility. The following screen capture shows the settings which can be modified from the CAT 6000, click the Get Data link at the bottom of the last warning received. 33 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Last Warning This field provides a timestamp of the page.
To update the website with the latest data from the Unit Profile screen: Site Location This field is used to the CAT 6000 controller. When the desired settings have been entered through the web interface, click the Update link to sent the settings to identify the specific asset... pool, lap pool, spa, etc.) within the facility. The following screen capture shows the settings which can be modified from the CAT 6000, click the Get Data link at the bottom of the last warning received. 33 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Last Warning This field provides a timestamp of the page.