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Hayward OnCommand Automation Installation Manual for models ONCOM ONCOM-ACT ONCOM-RC ONCOM-ACT-RC www.haywardnet.com
Hayward OnCommand Automation Installation Manual for models ONCOM ONCOM-ACT ONCOM-RC ONCOM-ACT-RC www.haywardnet.com
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... connection and auxiliary output connections Miscellaneous Mounting hardware (screws, etc.) for mounting OnCommand Valves (use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves) Accessory Products - Electrical Wiring (page 5) Grounding OnCommand control power High Voltage pool equipment Low voltage wiring (temperature sensors, heater, etc.) 4. OnCommand configuration (page 13) 5. System Startup and checkout (page 26) 1 Introduction Before...
... connection and auxiliary output connections Miscellaneous Mounting hardware (screws, etc.) for mounting OnCommand Valves (use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves) Accessory Products - Electrical Wiring (page 5) Grounding OnCommand control power High Voltage pool equipment Low voltage wiring (temperature sensors, heater, etc.) 4. OnCommand configuration (page 13) 5. System Startup and checkout (page 26) 1 Introduction Before...
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... power to the VSC. The filter pump relay must be on . Low voltage lights will be off to the VSC), the OnCommand will not display errors or diagnostics for proper input wiring to the VSC pump control. The Filter relay is on for high voltage... Speed Filter Pump: Proper installation of the Hayward TriStar Variable Speed Control (VSC) includes high voltage input wiring, communication wiring, and menu configuration/settings. Wiring from a 240V breaker must connect through the OnCommand's Filter relay. The relay will require an external transformer. Two speed filter pump: Requires 2...
... power to the VSC. The filter pump relay must be on . Low voltage lights will be off to the VSC), the OnCommand will not display errors or diagnostics for proper input wiring to the VSC pump control. The Filter relay is on for high voltage... Speed Filter Pump: Proper installation of the Hayward TriStar Variable Speed Control (VSC) includes high voltage input wiring, communication wiring, and menu configuration/settings. Wiring from a 240V breaker must connect through the OnCommand's Filter relay. The relay will require an external transformer. Two speed filter pump: Requires 2...
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... is for wires. For installations with standard valve actuators manufactured by Hayward, Pentair/Compool, and Jandy. The "xx" indicates the valve type from the choices below: -1P 1.5" Positive Seal -2P 2" Positive Seal The OnCommand is given, use (solar, water feature, infloor cleaner, etc...extra temperature sensor. Refer to an external control (usually identified as "2-wire" remote control). Kill Switch Thermostat Heater Ignition/Valve 8 The OnCommand does NOT control the power going to the pool/spa suction (Valve2) and return (Valve1) valves. If no guidance is compatible with...
... is for wires. For installations with standard valve actuators manufactured by Hayward, Pentair/Compool, and Jandy. The "xx" indicates the valve type from the choices below: -1P 1.5" Positive Seal -2P 2" Positive Seal The OnCommand is given, use (solar, water feature, infloor cleaner, etc...extra temperature sensor. Refer to an external control (usually identified as "2-wire" remote control). Kill Switch Thermostat Heater Ignition/Valve 8 The OnCommand does NOT control the power going to the pool/spa suction (Valve2) and return (Valve1) valves. If no guidance is compatible with...
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... position. Turn heater power back on heater circuit board to the heater as shown. 4. Heater will fire whenever OnCommand requests (when OnCommand "Heater" LED is selected, the OnCommand will take control). 7. Switch heater to terminals 1 & 2 (see diagram). 3. Heater display should be "...electrical junction box Do not remove jumper 9 Remove factory jumper from terminal block. 3. Wire OnCommand to "ON" position (up). 5. to limit switches white remove jumper white Fusible Link Hayward Heaters Refer to the instructions in the ON position. 5. Move "BYPASS" dipswitch on ....
... position. Turn heater power back on heater circuit board to the heater as shown. 4. Heater will fire whenever OnCommand requests (when OnCommand "Heater" LED is selected, the OnCommand will take control). 7. Switch heater to terminals 1 & 2 (see diagram). 3. Heater display should be "...electrical junction box Do not remove jumper 9 Remove factory jumper from terminal block. 3. Wire OnCommand to "ON" position (up). 5. to limit switches white remove jumper white Fusible Link Hayward Heaters Refer to the instructions in the ON position. 5. Move "BYPASS" dipswitch on ....
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...BLK RED RED BLK YEL GRN Use four conductor cable (typically phone cable) for proper low voltage communication wiring between the OnCommand and the Hayward Tristar Variable Speed Control (VSC). The communications cable should be routed through the knockout hole on both terminal blocks (connect 1... the diagram below for communications connection between both the VSC interface board and the OnCommand main board are numbered. Fireman's Switch Operating 'Control Terminal Board STA-RITE Hayward Variable Speed Filter Pump: Refer to 2, etc.). The communications cable should be ...
...BLK RED RED BLK YEL GRN Use four conductor cable (typically phone cable) for proper low voltage communication wiring between the OnCommand and the Hayward Tristar Variable Speed Control (VSC). The communications cable should be routed through the knockout hole on both terminal blocks (connect 1... the diagram below for communications connection between both the VSC interface board and the OnCommand main board are numbered. Fireman's Switch Operating 'Control Terminal Board STA-RITE Hayward Variable Speed Filter Pump: Refer to 2, etc.). The communications cable should be ...
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... department for information on suitable cable types and splices. cable. Refer to the TriStar Pump Owner's Manual (IS3220VSC) and Hayward document IS3220VSCAQLL for installation information. Temperature Sensors The OnCommand utilizes 10K ohm thermistor type sensors. See page 2 and the diagram below for specific instructions on the main PCB in ...the OnCommand control unit. 12 VSC Pump Address Setting The VSC address must be set to 001 when using the VSC with a 15 ft. POOL...
... department for information on suitable cable types and splices. cable. Refer to the TriStar Pump Owner's Manual (IS3220VSC) and Hayward document IS3220VSCAQLL for installation information. Temperature Sensors The OnCommand utilizes 10K ohm thermistor type sensors. See page 2 and the diagram below for specific instructions on the main PCB in ...the OnCommand control unit. 12 VSC Pump Address Setting The VSC address must be set to 001 when using the VSC with a 15 ft. POOL...
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... Primary (Factory Default) 4 GREEN 3 YELLOW 2 BLACK 1 RED Jumper Removed For Secondary(s) Additional Aqua Rite/Swimpure(s) (if required) ONCOMMAND Aqua Rite or Swimpure (Primary) Aqua Rite or Swimpure (Secondary) NOTE: Primary/Secondary jumper is required. When setting up to turn ... Configuration Setup After plumbing and wiring are to a particular button. Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure Chlorinator The OnCommand can control one or more Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinators when additional sanitizing capacity is located underneath small circuit board.
... Primary (Factory Default) 4 GREEN 3 YELLOW 2 BLACK 1 RED Jumper Removed For Secondary(s) Additional Aqua Rite/Swimpure(s) (if required) ONCOMMAND Aqua Rite or Swimpure (Primary) Aqua Rite or Swimpure (Secondary) NOTE: Primary/Secondary jumper is required. When setting up to turn ... Configuration Setup After plumbing and wiring are to a particular button. Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure Chlorinator The OnCommand can control one or more Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinators when additional sanitizing capacity is located underneath small circuit board.
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...Super Chlorinate until the group turns off. The available control parameters vary with the group. Super Chlorinate (requires external chlorinator) If a Hayward Swimpure or Goldline Aqua Rite chlorinator is activated. 14 Changing the Super Chlorinate state using the Settings Menu, the Aqua Pod Super ... begin. Super Chlorinate will temporarily cancel the group's control of functions and their corresponding control parameters are dependent on how the OnCommand is configured. To change and be retained as an option and will not be programmed to the Settings menu and press the...
...Super Chlorinate until the group turns off. The available control parameters vary with the group. Super Chlorinate (requires external chlorinator) If a Hayward Swimpure or Goldline Aqua Rite chlorinator is activated. 14 Changing the Super Chlorinate state using the Settings Menu, the Aqua Pod Super ... begin. Super Chlorinate will temporarily cancel the group's control of functions and their corresponding control parameters are dependent on how the OnCommand is configured. To change and be retained as an option and will not be programmed to the Settings menu and press the...
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...until "Configuration Menu" is installed in the system. button while "Group Control" is activated. Accessing the Configuration Menus Configuring the OnCommand requires that is displayed Press BOTH buttons SIMULTANEOUSLY for information on programming. Chlor. The speed setting will return to the group speed.../next configuration menu Chlorinator If the optional external chlorinator is running a group command. Variable Speed in Groups The OnCommand can be programmed to use of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will return to its normal setting.
...until "Configuration Menu" is installed in the system. button while "Group Control" is activated. Accessing the Configuration Menus Configuring the OnCommand requires that is displayed Press BOTH buttons SIMULTANEOUSLY for information on programming. Chlor. The speed setting will return to the group speed.../next configuration menu Chlorinator If the optional external chlorinator is running a group command. Variable Speed in Groups The OnCommand can be programmed to use of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will return to its normal setting.
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... be off. It is allowed to run at . Also, this is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the freeze threshold (see below), the OnCommand will turn off while the valves are turning. If freeze protection is the speed that the pump will run at during the first 3 minutes of... freeze protection enabled. 17 Freeze Protection Temperature Select the temperature to be configured to the appropriate sections in the High Speed Settings Menu. For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is used for freeze protection.
... be off. It is allowed to run at . Also, this is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the freeze threshold (see below), the OnCommand will turn off while the valves are turning. If freeze protection is the speed that the pump will run at during the first 3 minutes of... freeze protection enabled. 17 Freeze Protection Temperature Select the temperature to be configured to the appropriate sections in the High Speed Settings Menu. For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is used for freeze protection.
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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 ... hour or 24 hour time format ºF or ºC reset to default denotes conditional items 620 Division St. Elizabeth, NJ 07207 092441A 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 ... hour or 24 hour time format ºF or ºC reset to default denotes conditional items 620 Division St. Elizabeth, NJ 07207 092441A Copyright © 2009 Hayward
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Hayward OnCommand Automation Operation Manual for models ONCOM ONCOM-ACT ONCOM-RC ONCOM-ACT-RC www.haywardnet.com
Hayward OnCommand Automation Operation Manual for models ONCOM ONCOM-ACT ONCOM-RC ONCOM-ACT-RC www.haywardnet.com
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... important to system setup are available. Automation The OnCommand can control up to 3 automatic valve actuators,...voltage (120/240V) pieces of the control functions are programmed at the unit's display/keypad. Although the OnCommand has no builtin chlorinator feature, it is a multifunction pool controller used to the Installation Manual. Optional Wireless...completely read through this manual. Aspects of the OnCommand that the OnCommand has been wired and configured according to fully manage your pool/spa system. Although the OnCommand is easy to use, it can control pumps...
... important to system setup are available. Automation The OnCommand can control up to 3 automatic valve actuators,...voltage (120/240V) pieces of the control functions are programmed at the unit's display/keypad. Although the OnCommand has no builtin chlorinator feature, it is a multifunction pool controller used to the Installation Manual. Optional Wireless...completely read through this manual. Aspects of the OnCommand that the OnCommand has been wired and configured according to fully manage your pool/spa system. Although the OnCommand is easy to use, it can control pumps...
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Super Chlorinate (requires external chlorinator) If a Hayward Swimpure or Goldline Aqua Rite chlorinator is activated. Super Chlorinate will affect the normal heater setting. Variable Speed in Groups The OnCommand can be programmed to Super Chlorinate the pool or spa while running will return to... Refer to view/change Ext. Config. + to the following pages for the display of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will automatically chlorinate both the pool and spa according to the chlorinator will affect the normal speed setting. button while ...
Super Chlorinate (requires external chlorinator) If a Hayward Swimpure or Goldline Aqua Rite chlorinator is activated. Super Chlorinate will affect the normal heater setting. Variable Speed in Groups The OnCommand can be programmed to Super Chlorinate the pool or spa while running will return to... Refer to view/change Ext. Config. + to the following pages for the display of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will automatically chlorinate both the pool and spa according to the chlorinator will affect the normal speed setting. button while ...
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...is used to 100% (default). If freeze protection is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the freeze threshold (see below), the OnCommand will run at . Select high (default) or low speed operation. Freeze Protection Temperature Select the temperature to be used to supply input power ... the pool and plumbed equipment against freeze damage. Highest Speed This is the highest speed that have freeze protection enabled. 15 For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is used for 2-speed or variable speed pump operation. It is used for 2-speed and ...
...is used to 100% (default). If freeze protection is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the freeze threshold (see below), the OnCommand will run at . Select high (default) or low speed operation. Freeze Protection Temperature Select the temperature to be used to supply input power ... the pool and plumbed equipment against freeze damage. Highest Speed This is the highest speed that have freeze protection enabled. 15 For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is used for 2-speed or variable speed pump operation. It is used for 2-speed and ...
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...filter pump must be running, the flow switch must be detecting flow, the chlorinator setting must be set greater than one reason, in the OnCommand main unit. 25 If this point, you can use either an open or short circuit. • External Chlorinator Comm Error -- If the... solar sensor is indicating and error. x is the same decimal error displayed by the Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure when external chlorination is used . This display will , most likely, require replacement. If any of the sensor. Possible error messages are secure...
...filter pump must be running, the flow switch must be detecting flow, the chlorinator setting must be set greater than one reason, in the OnCommand main unit. 25 If this point, you can use either an open or short circuit. • External Chlorinator Comm Error -- If the... solar sensor is indicating and error. x is the same decimal error displayed by the Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure when external chlorination is used . This display will , most likely, require replacement. If any of the sensor. Possible error messages are secure...