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Plumbing 3. Electrical Wiring 4. Configuration 5. System Startup and Checkout 6. Table of Contents Introduction 1. Mounting Equipment 2. Warranty Before You Begin 1 Installation Steps 1 OnCommand Control Center 2 Temperature Sensors 2 Wireless Remote Control 2 Base Station 3 Optional Valve Actuators 3 Plumbing Configuration 4 Grounding 5 Input Wiring 5 High Voltage Pool Equipment 5 Low Voltage Wiring 8 Group Function 14 Configuration Menu 16 Before Startup 26 Heater Checkout 26 Service Mode 27 OnCommand Limited Warranty 28
Plumbing 3. Electrical Wiring 4. Configuration 5. System Startup and Checkout 6. Table of Contents Introduction 1. Mounting Equipment 2. Warranty Before You Begin 1 Installation Steps 1 OnCommand Control Center 2 Temperature Sensors 2 Wireless Remote Control 2 Base Station 3 Optional Valve Actuators 3 Plumbing Configuration 4 Grounding 5 Input Wiring 5 High Voltage Pool Equipment 5 Low Voltage Wiring 8 Group Function 14 Configuration Menu 16 Before Startup 26 Heater Checkout 26 Service Mode 27 OnCommand Limited Warranty 28
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... (use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves) Accessory Products - OnCommand configuration (page 14) 5. Mounting the equipment (page 2) OnCommand main unit Temperature sensors Wireless Remote Controls (if applicable) Base Station (if applicable) Valve actuators (if applicable) 2. System Startup and checkout (page 26) 1 Electrical Wiring (page 5) Grounding OnCommand control power High Voltage pool equipment Low voltage wiring (temperature...
... (use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves) Accessory Products - OnCommand configuration (page 14) 5. Mounting the equipment (page 2) OnCommand main unit Temperature sensors Wireless Remote Controls (if applicable) Base Station (if applicable) Valve actuators (if applicable) 2. System Startup and checkout (page 26) 1 Electrical Wiring (page 5) Grounding OnCommand control power High Voltage pool equipment Low voltage wiring (temperature...
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...collector array so that can used. Wireless remote controls require the user to measure the pool/spa temperature and is no limit on the OnCommand in doubt about the distance, test operation before either side with the OnCommand. When selecting a location, note that is designed.... IMPORTANT: Mount the air sensor out of the pool filter pump operation, heater operation, lights, and two auxiliary outputs. 1. Mounting the Equipment OnCommand Control Unit The OnCommand is used in or around the pool/spa area. 2 The control must be installed on the number of sight or ...
...collector array so that can used. Wireless remote controls require the user to measure the pool/spa temperature and is no limit on the OnCommand in doubt about the distance, test operation before either side with the OnCommand. When selecting a location, note that is designed.... IMPORTANT: Mount the air sensor out of the pool filter pump operation, heater operation, lights, and two auxiliary outputs. 1. Mounting the Equipment OnCommand Control Unit The OnCommand is used in or around the pool/spa area. 2 The control must be installed on the number of sight or ...
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... PRESSURE CLEANER SPILLOVER POOL OVERFLOW POP-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 temperature will display either the pool or the spa ...temperature, depending on and the system is used ). 4. If the chlorinator cell is controlled by two 3-way valves (suction and return).
... PRESSURE CLEANER SPILLOVER POOL OVERFLOW POP-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 temperature will display either the pool or the spa ...temperature, depending on and the system is used ). 4. If the chlorinator cell is controlled by two 3-way valves (suction and return).
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... VAC Load Wiring relays for 240 VAC Pool Equipment Wiring relays for 120 VAC Pool Equipment Wiring GFCB for 120 VAC Pool Equipment ! Refer to control an automatic pool cover. For lighting systems that have both speeds. ! mers may become entrapped underneath the cover. WARNING: Do not use the OnCommand to the diagram below AND to...
... VAC Load Wiring relays for 240 VAC Pool Equipment Wiring relays for 120 VAC Pool Equipment Wiring GFCB for 120 VAC Pool Equipment ! Refer to control an automatic pool cover. For lighting systems that have both speeds. ! mers may become entrapped underneath the cover. WARNING: Do not use the OnCommand to the diagram below AND to...
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... 1.5" Positive Seal -2P 2" Positive Seal The OnCommand is used to supply input power to the pool/spa suction (Valve2) and return (Valve1) valves. The Filter relay is compatible with standard valve actuators manufactured by Hayward, Pentair/Compool, and Jandy. The relay will ...output is for the location 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 valve connectors. Heater Control The OnCommand provides a set of the valve outputs...
... 1.5" Positive Seal -2P 2" Positive Seal The OnCommand is used to supply input power to the pool/spa suction (Valve2) and return (Valve1) valves. The Filter relay is compatible with standard valve actuators manufactured by Hayward, Pentair/Compool, and Jandy. The relay will ...output is for the location 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 valve connectors. Heater Control The OnCommand provides a set of the valve outputs...
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... heater circuit board to "ON" position (up). 5. The wires to the OnCommand must be "bO" (for "2-wire Remote Thermostat" operation under "Remote Control Connections" and the diagram below . 4. Remove Factory Jumper Ext. Hayward Heaters Refer to the instructions in the heater manual for "bypass On). 8....circuit board PK W R BK R Terminal block located at electrical junction box Do not remove jumper Pentair/Purex/MiniMax 1. Failure to either "Pool" or "Spa" (it doesn't make any line voltage wires. Switch MINIMAX 10 Heater display should be separated from the "Ext Switch" ...
... heater circuit board to "ON" position (up). 5. The wires to the OnCommand must be "bO" (for "2-wire Remote Thermostat" operation under "Remote Control Connections" and the diagram below . 4. Remove Factory Jumper Ext. Hayward Heaters Refer to the instructions in the heater manual for "bypass On). 8....circuit board PK W R BK R Terminal block located at electrical junction box Do not remove jumper Pentair/Purex/MiniMax 1. Failure to either "Pool" or "Spa" (it doesn't make any line voltage wires. Switch MINIMAX 10 Heater display should be separated from the "Ext Switch" ...
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...the heater, set the mode to heater relay. To prevent this is a mistake, change the mode to "POOL" or "SPA" which will display "OFF" when it is being remotely controlled by the OnCommand. If heater is for the "fireman's switch. 4. IMPORTANT: The heater will disable the touchpad. Turn power...Heater 1. Some homeowners see the "OFF" display and, thinking this : Remove the heater touch pad connector (P5) which then disables the remote control by the OnCommand. Wire to "OFF". 5. Set the temperature to "spa" mode. 3. Plug the prewired connector in the P7 position on the board. ...
...the heater, set the mode to heater relay. To prevent this is a mistake, change the mode to "POOL" or "SPA" which will display "OFF" when it is being remotely controlled by the OnCommand. If heater is for the "fireman's switch. 4. IMPORTANT: The heater will disable the touchpad. Turn power...Heater 1. Some homeowners see the "OFF" display and, thinking this : Remove the heater touch pad connector (P5) which then disables the remote control by the OnCommand. Wire to "OFF". 5. Set the temperature to "spa" mode. 3. Plug the prewired connector in the P7 position on the board. ...
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...control a solar heating system, the solar sensor is 500 feet (160 meters). Temperature Sensors The OnCommand... temperature) are provided with the OnCommand. See page 2 and the...and the OnCommand main board are numbered. If the OnCommand is being...Hayward document IS3220VSCAQLL for proper low voltage communication wiring between the VSC and the OnCommand.... The sensors are included. cable. The terminal connections should be routed away from the OnCommand and VSC power connections if possible. Hayward... OnCommand and the Hayward Tristar Variable Speed Control (VSC). ...
...control a solar heating system, the solar sensor is 500 feet (160 meters). Temperature Sensors The OnCommand... temperature) are provided with the OnCommand. See page 2 and the...and the OnCommand main board are numbered. If the OnCommand is being...Hayward document IS3220VSCAQLL for proper low voltage communication wiring between the VSC and the OnCommand.... The sensors are included. cable. The terminal connections should be routed away from the OnCommand and VSC power connections if possible. Hayward... OnCommand and the Hayward Tristar Variable Speed Control (VSC). ...
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... be assigned to either one Group function to turn on the pool light, turn on the bug light, turn off based on the music all at the keypad and "tells" the OnCommand what equipment is activated. The options for controlling groups are programmed in the table may not be selected if ...you to operate. For example, instead of the Lights button turning on and off the pool light only, the button can be programmed to...
... be assigned to either one Group function to turn on the pool light, turn on the bug light, turn off based on the music all at the keypad and "tells" the OnCommand what equipment is activated. The options for controlling groups are programmed in the table may not be selected if ...you to operate. For example, instead of the Lights button turning on and off the pool light only, the button can be programmed to...
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... (requires external chlorinator) If a Hayward Swimpure or Goldline Aqua Rite chlorinator is running will make the group release the alternate setpoint control and revert back to the normal heater setting. Changing the speed setting while the group is used, the OnCommand can be programmed to Super Chlorinate the pool or spa while running a group...
... (requires external chlorinator) If a Hayward Swimpure or Goldline Aqua Rite chlorinator is running will make the group release the alternate setpoint control and revert back to the normal heater setting. Changing the speed setting while the group is used, the OnCommand can be programmed to Super Chlorinate the pool or spa while running a group...
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... Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will alternate between Enabled (default) and Disabled Move to previous/next configuration menu Pool/Spa Setup If "Pool Only" or "Spa Only" are selected, then the pool/spa valves are not needed and pushing the POOL/SPA button on during... display/keypad will automatically detect and control any Aqua Rite/Swimpure(s) that is enabled, the OnCommand will have no effect. The filter is selected, then the pool/spa suction and return valve actuators should be suppressed. Pressing the POOL/SPA button on programming. Configuration Menu...
... Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will alternate between Enabled (default) and Disabled Move to previous/next configuration menu Pool/Spa Setup If "Pool Only" or "Spa Only" are selected, then the pool/spa valves are not needed and pushing the POOL/SPA button on during... display/keypad will automatically detect and control any Aqua Rite/Swimpure(s) that is enabled, the OnCommand will have no effect. The filter is selected, then the pool/spa suction and return valve actuators should be suppressed. Pressing the POOL/SPA button on programming. Configuration Menu...
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...speed that the variable speed pump is allowed to the VSC pump control. Filter Off Valve Change This menu appears only if Pool/Spa setup is "Pool Only" or "Spa Only". On , off when a heater ... When a 2-speed pump is configured, one of the programmed pool filtering time period or when the superchlorinate function is selected, then the OnCommand will be filtered and sanitized. Filter Config. + to view/...item Adjust the highest speed desired for 2-speed and variable speed pump operation. For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is used as the lower limit in -floor ...
...speed that the variable speed pump is allowed to the VSC pump control. Filter Off Valve Change This menu appears only if Pool/Spa setup is "Pool Only" or "Spa Only". On , off when a heater ... When a 2-speed pump is configured, one of the programmed pool filtering time period or when the superchlorinate function is selected, then the OnCommand will be filtered and sanitized. Filter Config. + to view/...item Adjust the highest speed desired for 2-speed and variable speed pump operation. For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is used as the lower limit in -floor ...
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... for group function only Lights Group Filter: Unaffected Options available depend on and turn off when the Group function is shown below. the OnCommand will turn-on the function that may require these options. menu for the Group function. the lights relay operates when the Group function ...between turning on the lights relay whenever the low speed operation of each option is terminated. The LIGHTS button can be used to control other pool devices that is selected Move to previous/next menu item or next configuration menu for the lights timeclock in the Timers Menu (see...
... for group function only Lights Group Filter: Unaffected Options available depend on and turn off when the Group function is shown below. the OnCommand will turn-on the function that may require these options. menu for the Group function. the lights relay operates when the Group function ...between turning on the lights relay whenever the low speed operation of each option is terminated. The LIGHTS button can be used to control other pool devices that is selected Move to previous/next menu item or next configuration menu for the lights timeclock in the Timers Menu (see...
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... of filter pump operation (allows the pump to prime and get water flowing), when the pool/spa suction return valves are two Group menus; The level is desired. Lights Interlock If ..., Countdown Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. When setting up a Group function, refer to page 14 for the Lights 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 ...
... of filter pump operation (allows the pump to prime and get water flowing), when the pool/spa suction return valves are two Group menus; The level is desired. Lights Interlock If ..., Countdown Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. When setting up a Group function, refer to page 14 for the Lights 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 ...
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...operation. Countdown Timer - Menu for Aux1. Super Chlorinate - if "Chlorinator" is enabled, this function. 22 WARNING: Do not use the OnCommand to next menu item for group function only Aux1 Group Filter: Unaffected Options available depend on the function that the "2-speed" filter pump ... solar super chlorinate, and low speed Aux1 Interlock Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Aux1 Interlock Disable Move to control an automatic pool cover. the aux relay will operate the aux relay whenever the low speed operation of a 2-speed Filter Pump -
...operation. Countdown Timer - Menu for Aux1. Super Chlorinate - if "Chlorinator" is enabled, this function. 22 WARNING: Do not use the OnCommand to next menu item for group function only Aux1 Group Filter: Unaffected Options available depend on the function that the "2-speed" filter pump ... solar super chlorinate, and low speed Aux1 Interlock Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Aux1 Interlock Disable Move to control an automatic pool cover. the aux relay will operate the aux relay whenever the low speed operation of a 2-speed Filter Pump -
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..." to prime and get water flowing), when the pool/spa suction return valves are in 5% increments. 23 Aux1 Freeze Protection This function protects the pool, plumbing, and equipment against freeze damage. This is... operation of filter pump operation (allows the pump to "Highest" in any position other than "pool only", or for the first 3 minutes after solar turns on . IMPORTANT: this feature will ...Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. Aux1 Group The Aux1 Group function allows the user to circulate the water....
..." to prime and get water flowing), when the pool/spa suction return valves are in 5% increments. 23 Aux1 Freeze Protection This function protects the pool, plumbing, and equipment against freeze damage. This is... operation of filter pump operation (allows the pump to "Highest" in any position other than "pool only", or for the first 3 minutes after solar turns on . IMPORTANT: this feature will ...Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. Aux1 Group The Aux1 Group function allows the user to circulate the water....
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... setting. There are two Group menus; Valve3 Freeze Protection This function protects the pool and plumbed equipment against freeze damage. Group - Valve3 Interlock If "Enabled", this...enabled and the AIR temperature falls sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will operate the in the Timers Menu (see the "Filter Pump Config." Valve3=...Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. menu for proper operation to previous/next configuration menu Valve3 Function Timeclock (default...
... setting. There are two Group menus; Valve3 Freeze Protection This function protects the pool and plumbed equipment against freeze damage. Group - Valve3 Interlock If "Enabled", this...enabled and the AIR temperature falls sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will operate the in the Timers Menu (see the "Filter Pump Config." Valve3=...Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. menu for proper operation to previous/next configuration menu Valve3 Function Timeclock (default...
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... no builtin chlorinator feature, it is a multifunction pool controller used to fully manage your pool/spa system. Automation The OnCommand can control an external Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator. 1 Aspects of the control functions are programmed at the unit's display/keypad. POOL VALVES SPA ON FILTE R OFF ON HEATER OFF ON LIG HTS OFF ON AUX1...
... no builtin chlorinator feature, it is a multifunction pool controller used to fully manage your pool/spa system. Automation The OnCommand can control an external Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator. 1 Aspects of the control functions are programmed at the unit's display/keypad. POOL VALVES SPA ON FILTE R OFF ON HEATER OFF ON LIG HTS OFF ON AUX1...
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...timeclock functions Aux1 Relay Standard Rotates between turning on . Swim- There are the same as shown below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will override the function (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, Timeclock) selected above and turn the lights relay off when: filter pump is ...menu ! Lights Pump Speed This is the speed of the pump when the Lights output is set to control an automatic pool cover. The choices are in any position other than "pool only", or for all functions except dimmer relay, super chlorinate, and low speed Aux1 Freeze Toggle between...
...timeclock functions Aux1 Relay Standard Rotates between turning on . Swim- There are the same as shown below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will override the function (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, Timeclock) selected above and turn the lights relay off when: filter pump is ...menu ! Lights Pump Speed This is the speed of the pump when the Lights output is set to control an automatic pool cover. The choices are in any position other than "pool only", or for all functions except dimmer relay, super chlorinate, and low speed Aux1 Freeze Toggle between...