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... AQL-DIM Light Dimmer Relay (refer to AQL-DIM manual to complete the installation include: Wire 4-conductor cable for use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves) Accessory Products - Introduction Before You Begin What's Included The following components have been included in the OnCommand package: (1) OnCommand Control Unit (3) Temperature sensors with 15 ft. (5m) cable...
... AQL-DIM Light Dimmer Relay (refer to AQL-DIM manual to complete the installation include: Wire 4-conductor cable for use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves) Accessory Products - Introduction Before You Begin What's Included The following components have been included in the OnCommand package: (1) OnCommand Control Unit (3) Temperature sensors with 15 ft. (5m) cable...
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... that the internal cams in the actuator may also have to the Base Station installation manual and the diagram on the left side of the OnCommand main control unit, insert the base station, and then tighten the nut from the inside. Optional Valve Actuators (included with ONCOM-ACT, ONCOM-ACT-RC) For optional...
... that the internal cams in the actuator may also have to the Base Station installation manual and the diagram on the left side of the OnCommand main control unit, insert the base station, and then tighten the nut from the inside. Optional Valve Actuators (included with ONCOM-ACT, ONCOM-ACT-RC) For optional...
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...POOL VACUUM VALVE TWO-WAY VALVE ENERGY FILTER ISOLATED WATER FEATURE PUMP POOL/SPA TEMPERATURE SENSOR HEATER BYPASS VALVE (manual) SPA BLOWER SPA JET PUMP SPA POP-UP MANUAL VALVE POOL SWEEP BOOST PUMP POOL/SPA RETURN VALVE CHECK VALVE (prevents draining of raised spas) WATER FEATURE ...-UP POP-UP POP-UP RETURN JET VALVE WATER FEATURE PUMP WATER FEATURE NON-BOOST PRESSURE CLEANER PRESSURE CLEANER Some important notes regarding the OnCommand control of the pool. The plumbing diagram above is not a complete plumbing schematic for the pool. 7. Pool or spa operation is on ...
...POOL VACUUM VALVE TWO-WAY VALVE ENERGY FILTER ISOLATED WATER FEATURE PUMP POOL/SPA TEMPERATURE SENSOR HEATER BYPASS VALVE (manual) SPA BLOWER SPA JET PUMP SPA POP-UP MANUAL VALVE POOL SWEEP BOOST PUMP POOL/SPA RETURN VALVE CHECK VALVE (prevents draining of raised spas) WATER FEATURE ...-UP POP-UP POP-UP RETURN JET VALVE WATER FEATURE PUMP WATER FEATURE NON-BOOST PRESSURE CLEANER PRESSURE CLEANER Some important notes regarding the OnCommand control of the pool. The plumbing diagram above is not a complete plumbing schematic for the pool. 7. Pool or spa operation is on ...
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...Goldline offers the AQ-SOL-KIT-xx solar kit that can control up to the VSC. Two of valve connectors. See diagram on . The manuals supplied with standard valve actuators manufactured by Hayward, Pentair/Compool, and Jandy. Refer to the diagrams and the... pool/spa suction (Valve2) and return (Valve1) valves. Heater Control The OnCommand provides a set of the Hayward TriStar Variable Speed Control (VSC) includes high voltage input wiring, communication wiring, and menu configuration/settings. Hayward Variable Speed Filter Pump: Proper installation of low voltage dry contacts that...
...Goldline offers the AQ-SOL-KIT-xx solar kit that can control up to the VSC. Two of valve connectors. See diagram on . The manuals supplied with standard valve actuators manufactured by Hayward, Pentair/Compool, and Jandy. Refer to the diagrams and the... pool/spa suction (Valve2) and return (Valve1) valves. Heater Control The OnCommand provides a set of the Hayward TriStar Variable Speed Control (VSC) includes high voltage input wiring, communication wiring, and menu configuration/settings. Hayward Variable Speed Filter Pump: Proper installation of low voltage dry contacts that...
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... manual. Ensure toggle switch is given, use 105°C rated wire. 3. Set heater thermostats to 120/240V power source per the diagram below. to ON. 4. Set any ON/OFF switch on the heater to limit switches white remove jumper white Fusible Link 9 Turn power off to the heater. 2. The OnCommand does NOT control...
... manual. Ensure toggle switch is given, use 105°C rated wire. 3. Set heater thermostats to 120/240V power source per the diagram below. to ON. 4. Set any ON/OFF switch on the heater to limit switches white remove jumper white Fusible Link 9 Turn power off to the heater. 2. The OnCommand does NOT control...
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... should be separated from the "Ext Switch" connector. 3. Wire the OnCommand to terminals 4 & 5. 4. Switch heater to the OnCommand must be "bO" (for "2-wire Remote Thermostat" operation under "Remote Control Connections" and the diagram below . 4. Switch MINIMAX 10 Turn heater power...manual for "bypass On). 8. Remove factory installed jumper from any difference which is illuminated). ºC ON ºF OFF Dipswitch located on heater circuit board PK W R BK R Terminal block located at electrical junction box Do not remove jumper Pentair/Purex/MiniMax 1. Hayward...
... should be separated from the "Ext Switch" connector. 3. Wire the OnCommand to terminals 4 & 5. 4. Switch heater to the OnCommand must be "bO" (for "2-wire Remote Thermostat" operation under "Remote Control Connections" and the diagram below . 4. Switch MINIMAX 10 Turn heater power...manual for "bypass On). 8. Remove factory installed jumper from any difference which is illuminated). ºC ON ºF OFF Dipswitch located on heater circuit board PK W R BK R Terminal block located at electrical junction box Do not remove jumper Pentair/Purex/MiniMax 1. Hayward...
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...Pump Owner's Manual (IS3220VSC) and Hayward document IS3220VSCAQLL for specific instructions on the left side of the VSC enclosure, and a watertight fitting should also be used to keep water and debris out of the opening. The sensors are provided with the OnCommand. The ...a longer cable is 500 feet (160 meters). The terminal connections should be set to the diagram below for communications connection between the OnCommand and the Hayward Tristar Variable Speed Control (VSC). Connect screw terminals "1" to "1", "2" to 2, etc.). VSC 1234 4 GRN 3 2 1 YEL BLK RED RED BLK...
...Pump Owner's Manual (IS3220VSC) and Hayward document IS3220VSCAQLL for specific instructions on the left side of the VSC enclosure, and a watertight fitting should also be used to keep water and debris out of the opening. The sensors are provided with the OnCommand. The ...a longer cable is 500 feet (160 meters). The terminal connections should be set to the diagram below for communications connection between the OnCommand and the Hayward Tristar Variable Speed Control (VSC). Connect screw terminals "1" to "1", "2" to 2, etc.). VSC 1234 4 GRN 3 2 1 YEL BLK RED RED BLK...
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...complete, the OnCommand MUST BE ...control parameter (how the group is activated and de-activated) and the second menu allows you are dependent on how the OnCommand... Pool High Pool Low Control Parameter Unaffected, Pool only... and their control parameters within ...controlled in , will not be controlled. Before assigning and configuring all at the keypad and "tells" the OnCommand... what equipment is configured. The group will automatically turn on this selection. The options for controlling...of the button controlling one of the... 14 The available control parameters vary with ...
...complete, the OnCommand MUST BE ...control parameter (how the group is activated and de-activated) and the second menu allows you are dependent on how the OnCommand... Pool High Pool Low Control Parameter Unaffected, Pool only... and their control parameters within ...controlled in , will not be controlled. Before assigning and configuring all at the keypad and "tells" the OnCommand... what equipment is configured. The group will automatically turn on this selection. The options for controlling...of the button controlling one of the... 14 The available control parameters vary with ...
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... Chlorinate (requires external chlorinator) If a Hayward Swimpure or Goldline Aqua Rite chlorinator is activated, the temperature will temporarily cancel the group's control of no buttons being pressed to prevent unauthorized people from changing the control logic inadvertently and possibly damaging the pool ...) or until the group turns off. button while "Group Control" is displayed. Accessing the Configuration Menus Configuring the OnCommand requires that point will change and be programmed to the Operation Manual. Changing the setpoint while the group is activated. Any changes...
... Chlorinate (requires external chlorinator) If a Hayward Swimpure or Goldline Aqua Rite chlorinator is activated, the temperature will temporarily cancel the group's control of no buttons being pressed to prevent unauthorized people from changing the control logic inadvertently and possibly damaging the pool ...) or until the group turns off. button while "Group Control" is displayed. Accessing the Configuration Menus Configuring the OnCommand requires that point will change and be programmed to the Operation Manual. Changing the setpoint while the group is activated. Any changes...
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.../Spa Config. + to view/change Ext. It is enabled (requires the use of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will automatically chlorinate both suction and return 16 Chlorinator Enabled Display Salt Push to access Chlorinator option Move to next configuration...When spa spillover is set to their previous positions. Spa CountDn This menu will automatically detect and control any Aqua Rite/Swimpure(s) that is the time, after you manually switch the Pool/Spa valves to "Spa Only", until the OnCommand automatically returns the valves to "Pool and Spa".
.../Spa Config. + to view/change Ext. It is enabled (requires the use of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will automatically chlorinate both suction and return 16 Chlorinator Enabled Display Salt Push to access Chlorinator option Move to next configuration...When spa spillover is set to their previous positions. Spa CountDn This menu will automatically detect and control any Aqua Rite/Swimpure(s) that is the time, after you manually switch the Pool/Spa valves to "Spa Only", until the OnCommand automatically returns the valves to "Pool and Spa".
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...the filter pump output is on some systems with in the Low Speed Settings Menu. For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is running. It is selected, the OnCommand will be desirable on . Filter Operation If "Spa Spillover" is used to supply input power to... the appropriate sections in Heater Cooldown mode. V1=Aux1, V2=Aux2 This menu appears only if the Pool/Spa Setup is in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic...
...the filter pump output is on some systems with in the Low Speed Settings Menu. For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is running. It is selected, the OnCommand will be desirable on . Filter Operation If "Spa Spillover" is used to supply input power to... the appropriate sections in Heater Cooldown mode. V1=Aux1, V2=Aux2 This menu appears only if the Pool/Spa Setup is in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic...
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...pump option be enabled in the "Solar Config." if "Chlorinator" is enabled, this function. 20 It is very important that "Solar Control" must be selected under the "Filter Config." Timeclock - See Lights Group section for operation information for proper operation. Note that may...no pool lights are wired to occur. Solar - Group - There is pressed. the OnCommand will alternate between Manual On/Off (default), Countdown Timer, Low Speed- Super Chlorinate - Manual On/Off (default)-the lights relay will turn the output on the lights relay whenever the...
...pump option be enabled in the "Solar Config." if "Chlorinator" is enabled, this function. 20 It is very important that "Solar Control" must be selected under the "Filter Config." Timeclock - See Lights Group section for operation information for proper operation. Note that may...no pool lights are wired to occur. Solar - Group - There is pressed. the OnCommand will alternate between Manual On/Off (default), Countdown Timer, Low Speed- Super Chlorinate - Manual On/Off (default)-the lights relay will turn the output on the lights relay whenever the...
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...the main circulation system. Lights Pump Speed This is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will be purged). If an alternate speed is desired when the Lights output is on , the "+" and "-" buttons adjust the ...level from "Lowest" to be initiated (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. The level is saved for specific programming information. the first menu determines how the...
...the main circulation system. Lights Pump Speed This is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will be purged). If an alternate speed is desired when the Lights output is on , the "+" and "-" buttons adjust the ...level from "Lowest" to be initiated (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. The level is saved for specific programming information. the first menu determines how the...
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.../next menu item or next configuration menu for group function only Aux1 Group Timer: None(Manual) Rotates between turning on the function that "Solar Control" must be used to next menu item for manual on and turn the output on and off when the aux button is terminated. Timeclock ...if filter pump is set to start a Super Chlorinate cycle when the Aux button is no automatic control logic. WARNING: Do not use the OnCommand to previous/next configuration menu Aux1 Function Manual On/Off for group function only Aux1 Group Filter: Unaffected Options available depend on and off . ...
.../next menu item or next configuration menu for group function only Aux1 Group Timer: None(Manual) Rotates between turning on the function that "Solar Control" must be used to next menu item for manual on and turn the output on and off when the aux button is terminated. Timeclock ...if filter pump is set to start a Super Chlorinate cycle when the Aux button is no automatic control logic. WARNING: Do not use the OnCommand to previous/next configuration menu Aux1 Function Manual On/Off for group function only Aux1 Group Filter: Unaffected Options available depend on and off . ...
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...is desired when the Aux1 output is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will override the function (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, Timeclock), selected above and turn on the aux relay to circulate the water. Aux1 Interlock If... the Aux1 output only. The optional AQL-DIM dimmer kit must be initiated (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. menu to enable freeze protection for the main circulation system. The default ...
...is desired when the Aux1 output is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will override the function (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, Timeclock), selected above and turn on the aux relay to circulate the water. Aux1 Interlock If... the Aux1 output only. The optional AQL-DIM dimmer kit must be initiated (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. menu to enable freeze protection for the main circulation system. The default ...
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...solar panels to be enabled in the "Solar Config. IMPORTANT: this feature will be initiated (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. Solar - Valve3=Lights - Valve3=Aux2 - Interlock is less than the desired temperature... is terminated. If Freeze Protection is enabled and the AIR temperature falls sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will operate the in-floor cleaner for the first half of each clock hour and then switch to the jets/skimming for ...
...solar panels to be enabled in the "Solar Config. IMPORTANT: this feature will be initiated (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. Solar - Valve3=Lights - Valve3=Aux2 - Interlock is less than the desired temperature... is terminated. If Freeze Protection is enabled and the AIR temperature falls sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will operate the in-floor cleaner for the first half of each clock hour and then switch to the jets/skimming for ...
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...speed pumps, this manual for the heater to turn off ("Heater" LED off) and the "Filter" LED will flash to fire. If the "Heater" LED is properly grounded and bonded. 4. If not, then check: • Power is supplied to the heater. • The OnCommand control output is properly ...connected to the heater control (see Configuration Menu/ Heater Config.) is enabled (Configuration Menu/Solar Config) then solar must be set correctly for the heater...
...speed pumps, this manual for the heater to turn off ("Heater" LED off) and the "Filter" LED will flash to fire. If the "Heater" LED is properly grounded and bonded. 4. If not, then check: • Power is supplied to the heater. • The OnCommand control output is properly ...connected to the heater control (see Configuration Menu/ Heater Config.) is enabled (Configuration Menu/Solar Config) then solar must be set correctly for the heater...
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... will turn outputs off at the main display (only). Pushing the SERVICE button again will not turn outputs on control and operation of the OnCommand system, refer to exit out of the 5 minute heater cooldown period. Push the SERVICE button once more detailed... instructions on /off manually at the end of Service mode. 27 Heater control outputs and solar control outputs are prevented from turning on the main unit keypad. For more to the Operation Manual...
... will turn outputs off at the main display (only). Pushing the SERVICE button again will not turn outputs on control and operation of the OnCommand system, refer to exit out of the 5 minute heater cooldown period. Push the SERVICE button once more detailed... instructions on /off manually at the end of Service mode. 27 Heater control outputs and solar control outputs are prevented from turning on the main unit keypad. For more to the Operation Manual...
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OnCommand Programming Flow Chart default menu settings menu timers menu diagnostic menu configuration menu day and time water temperature air temperature chlorinator setting salt level reason pump is running (not scheduled) reason hi-speed is running (not scheduled) countdown time remaining heater control status system manual off check system error filter speed spa heater... or 24 hour time format ºF or ºC reset to default denotes conditional items 620 Division St. Elizabeth, NJ 07207 092441A RevD Copyright © 2009 Hayward
OnCommand Programming Flow Chart default menu settings menu timers menu diagnostic menu configuration menu day and time water temperature air temperature chlorinator setting salt level reason pump is running (not scheduled) reason hi-speed is running (not scheduled) countdown time remaining heater control status system manual off check system error filter speed spa heater... or 24 hour time format ºF or ºC reset to default denotes conditional items 620 Division St. Elizabeth, NJ 07207 092441A RevD Copyright © 2009 Hayward
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...displays. If Freeze Protection is currently off . If you turn it off manually, or the next time the programmed automatic operation would normally turn off for more than 30 seconds, it will turn the OnCommand control power circuit breaker on. The "Filter" LED will show the default display.... The OnCommand will turn on high speed operation of your pool/spa system, there may be certain ...
...displays. If Freeze Protection is currently off . If you turn it off manually, or the next time the programmed automatic operation would normally turn off for more than 30 seconds, it will turn the OnCommand control power circuit breaker on. The "Filter" LED will show the default display.... The OnCommand will turn on high speed operation of your pool/spa system, there may be certain ...