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...manual to ensure dimmer wattage specifications match lighting wattage) GVA-24 Valve Actuator V&A-xx Valve & Actuator (xx=1P (1.5" positive seal), -2P (2" positive seal)) Installation Steps Details on each installation step are presented on the following components have been included in the OnCommand package: (1) OnCommand Control... and auxiliary output connections Miscellaneous Mounting hardware (screws, etc.) for mounting OnCommand Valves (use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves) Accessory Products - Introduction Before You Begin What's Included The following pages: ...
...manual to ensure dimmer wattage specifications match lighting wattage) GVA-24 Valve Actuator V&A-xx Valve & Actuator (xx=1P (1.5" positive seal), -2P (2" positive seal)) Installation Steps Details on each installation step are presented on the following components have been included in the OnCommand package: (1) OnCommand Control... and auxiliary output connections Miscellaneous Mounting hardware (screws, etc.) for mounting OnCommand Valves (use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves) Accessory Products - Introduction Before You Begin What's Included The following pages: ...
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... the AQL2-SS-RF or AQL2-POD will be adjusted depending on the way the actuator is mounted on the upper left side of the OnCommand main control unit, insert the base station, and then tighten the nut from the inside. To install the base station, remove the knockout on the valve... and the desired valve action. Also refer to be used with the OnCommand-note that the internal cams in the actuator may also have to the Base Station installation manual and the diagram on page 12.
... the AQL2-SS-RF or AQL2-POD will be adjusted depending on the way the actuator is mounted on the upper left side of the OnCommand main control unit, insert the base station, and then tighten the nut from the inside. To install the base station, remove the knockout on the valve... and the desired valve action. Also refer to be used with the OnCommand-note that the internal cams in the actuator may also have to the Base Station installation manual and the diagram on page 12.
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...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 Standard Pool/Spa systems (refer to ensure that the pumps operate only when the filter pump is on the current operation of... raised spas) FILTER PUMP MANUAL VALVE MANUAL VALVE POOL VACUUM VALVE TWO-WAY VALVE ENERGY FILTER ISOLATED WATER FEATURE PUMP SOLAR BOOST PUMP FILTER CHECK VALVE SOLAR VALVE SOLAR TEMPERATURE...
...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 Standard Pool/Spa systems (refer to ensure that the pumps operate only when the filter pump is on the current operation of... raised spas) FILTER PUMP MANUAL VALVE MANUAL VALVE POOL VACUUM VALVE TWO-WAY VALVE ENERGY FILTER ISOLATED WATER FEATURE PUMP SOLAR BOOST PUMP FILTER CHECK VALVE SOLAR VALVE SOLAR TEMPERATURE...
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... the heater manual. For installations with standard valve actuators manufactured by Hayward, Pentair/Compool, and Jandy. The "xx" indicates the valve type from the choices below . Generic Heaters 1. Set the thermostat(s) on the heater to most heaters also include specific wiring instructions for more details on page 5 for wires. Heater Control The OnCommand provides...
... the heater manual. For installations with standard valve actuators manufactured by Hayward, Pentair/Compool, and Jandy. The "xx" indicates the valve type from the choices below . Generic Heaters 1. Set the thermostat(s) on the heater to most heaters also include specific wiring instructions for more details on page 5 for wires. Heater Control The OnCommand provides...
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... switches white remove jumper white Fusible Link Hayward Heaters Refer to the instructions in the ON position. 5. Leave jumper attached to "ON" position (up). 5. Move "BYPASS" dipswitch on heater circuit board to terminals 4 & 5. 4. Heater will take control). 7. Ensure toggle switch is illuminated). ...off to either "Pool" or "Spa" (it doesn't make any difference which is selected, the OnCommand will fire whenever OnCommand requests (when OnCommand "Heater" LED is in the heater manual for "bypass On). 8. Set heater thermostats to terminals 1 & 2 (see diagram). 3. Turn ...
... switches white remove jumper white Fusible Link Hayward Heaters Refer to the instructions in the ON position. 5. Leave jumper attached to "ON" position (up). 5. Move "BYPASS" dipswitch on heater circuit board to terminals 4 & 5. 4. Heater will take control). 7. Ensure toggle switch is illuminated). ...off to either "Pool" or "Spa" (it doesn't make any difference which is selected, the OnCommand will fire whenever OnCommand requests (when OnCommand "Heater" LED is in the heater manual for "bypass On). 8. Set heater thermostats to terminals 1 & 2 (see diagram). 3. Turn ...
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.... POOL/SPA SENSOR AIR SENSOR SOLAR SENSOR optional Base Station Plug in the OnCommand control unit. 12 Three sensors (water temperature, air temperature and solar temperature) are provided with the OnCommand. cable. If a longer cable is required, contact the Goldline Technical Support department...control a solar heating system, the solar sensor is required. If the OnCommand is being used to 001 when using the VSC with a 15 ft. See page 2 and the diagram below for specific instructions on setting the pump address. Refer to the TriStar Pump Owner's Manual (IS3220VSC) and Hayward...
.... POOL/SPA SENSOR AIR SENSOR SOLAR SENSOR optional Base Station Plug in the OnCommand control unit. 12 Three sensors (water temperature, air temperature and solar temperature) are provided with the OnCommand. cable. If a longer cable is required, contact the Goldline Technical Support department...control a solar heating system, the solar sensor is required. If the OnCommand is being used to 001 when using the VSC with a 15 ft. See page 2 and the diagram below for specific instructions on setting the pump address. Refer to the TriStar Pump Owner's Manual (IS3220VSC) and Hayward...
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.... Configuration Setup After plumbing and wiring are Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, and Timeclock. The group will turn on and off the pool cleaner, and turn off based on the music all the desired functions and their control parameters within the group, the group itself ...4. For example, instead of the Lights button turning on and off the pool light only, the button can be controlled. Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure Chlorinator The OnCommand can control one Group function to a particular button. Any outdoor rated 4 conductor cable can be used to communicate to the ...
.... Configuration Setup After plumbing and wiring are Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, and Timeclock. The group will turn on and off the pool cleaner, and turn off based on the music all the desired functions and their control parameters within the group, the group itself ...4. For example, instead of the Lights button turning on and off the pool light only, the button can be controlled. Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure Chlorinator The OnCommand can control one Group function to a particular button. Any outdoor rated 4 conductor cable can be used to communicate to the ...
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...speed setting and revert back to the normal speed setting. Changing the speed setting while the group is displayed. button while "Group Control" is running a group command. The next time the group is displayed Press BOTH buttons SIMULTANEOUSLY for 5 seconds to unlock Configuration.... When the group stops, the speed will return to the Operation Manual. Variable Speed in Groups The OnCommand can be programmed to use of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will automatically chlorinate both the pool and spa according to the desired output...
...speed setting and revert back to the normal speed setting. Changing the speed setting while the group is displayed. button while "Group Control" is running a group command. The next time the group is displayed Press BOTH buttons SIMULTANEOUSLY for 5 seconds to unlock Configuration.... When the group stops, the speed will return to the Operation Manual. Variable Speed in Groups The OnCommand can be programmed to use of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will automatically chlorinate both the pool and spa according to the desired output...
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...as the upper limit in the Low Speed Settings Menu. For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is the speed that the ...at during freeze protection operation. If "Pool and Spa" is selected in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic for 2-speed and variable speed pump operation. The chlorinator will not operate if... and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the freeze threshold (see below), the OnCommand will turn off , the relay will be configured to control the low speed motor winding on the pump. Set highest speed from 10% ...
...as the upper limit in the Low Speed Settings Menu. For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is the speed that the ...at during freeze protection operation. If "Pool and Spa" is selected in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic for 2-speed and variable speed pump operation. The chlorinator will not operate if... and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the freeze threshold (see below), the OnCommand will turn off , the relay will be configured to control the low speed motor winding on the pump. Set highest speed from 10% ...
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...Solar Config." The function of a 2-speed Filter Pump - Low Speed of each option is important to control other pool devices that only one button can also be disabled. the OnCommand will turn on the lights relay whenever the low speed operation of the filter pump is required. It is...The LIGHTS button can operate a solar booster pump which will not be necessary and should be used to previous/next configuration menu Lights Function Manual On/Off for group function only Lights Group Filter: Unaffected Options available depend on the function that the "2-speed" filter pump option be...
...Solar Config." The function of a 2-speed Filter Pump - Low Speed of each option is important to control other pool devices that only one button can also be disabled. the OnCommand will turn on the lights relay whenever the low speed operation of the filter pump is required. It is...The LIGHTS button can operate a solar booster pump which will not be necessary and should be used to previous/next configuration menu Lights Function Manual On/Off for group function only Lights Group Filter: Unaffected Options available depend on the function that the "2-speed" filter pump option be...
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...When "Dimmer" is selected, and the Lights output is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will energize the lights relay. The level is off, first 3 minutes of filter pump operation (allows the pump to prime and get ...Off, Countdown Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. the first menu determines how the group command will override the function (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, Timeclock) selected above and turn the lights relay off when: filter pump...
...When "Dimmer" is selected, and the Lights output is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will energize the lights relay. The level is off, first 3 minutes of filter pump operation (allows the pump to prime and get ...Off, Countdown Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. the first menu determines how the group command will override the function (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, Timeclock) selected above and turn the lights relay off when: filter pump...
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... be used to next menu item for manual on/off, countdown timer and timeclock functions Aux1 Relay Standard Rotates between turning on and off when the Group function is no automatic control logic. menu for proper operation. WARNING: Do not use the OnCommand to next menu item for the aux1 ...and then will turn the output off at the times set to standard Aux1 Pump Spd Settings Menu Select between Manual On/Off (default),Countdown Timer and Timeclock Move to control an automatic pool cover. NOTE: The configuration parameters for the Aux2 output are the same as shown below for...
... be used to next menu item for manual on/off, countdown timer and timeclock functions Aux1 Relay Standard Rotates between turning on and off when the Group function is no automatic control logic. menu for proper operation. WARNING: Do not use the OnCommand to next menu item for the aux1 ...and then will turn the output off at the times set to standard Aux1 Pump Spd Settings Menu Select between Manual On/Off (default),Countdown Timer and Timeclock Move to control an automatic pool cover. NOTE: The configuration parameters for the Aux2 output are the same as shown below for...
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.../Off, Countdown Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. Interlock is manually turned on (allows air in the Settings Menu for normal filter operation. The choices are the Settings Menu speed and a speed that... relay for the Aux1 output. If Freeze Protection 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 . menu to on the aux relay to 100% (default). The...
.../Off, Countdown Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. Interlock is manually turned on (allows air in the Settings Menu for normal filter operation. The choices are the Settings Menu speed and a speed that... relay for the Aux1 output. If Freeze Protection 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 . menu to on the aux relay to 100% (default). The...
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... AIR temperature falls sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will be initiated (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. menu for the last half of each clock hour and then ...the Lights relay is initiated and shuts off at the times set to allow circulation of the valve3 output during freeze--see Operations Manual). Valve3 Group The valve3 Group function allows the user to page 13 for the Group function. Interlock is terminated. the first menu...
... AIR temperature falls sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will be initiated (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. menu for the last half of each clock hour and then ...the Lights relay is initiated and shuts off at the times set to allow circulation of the valve3 output during freeze--see Operations Manual). Valve3 Group The valve3 Group function allows the user to page 13 for the Group function. Interlock is terminated. the first menu...
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... Power is supplied to the heater. • The OnCommand control output is properly connected to the heater control (see Configuration Menu/ Heater Config.) is operating properly: • Press the "Filter" button once (for 2 speed pumps, this manual for the first time, be set to NEC and local...completed: 1. Program Automatic Operation Refer to the heater manual and also "Heater Control" (page 8). • Heater is turned on ("Kill Switch" is active. 26 The OnCommand is illuminated, go to indicated heater cooldown is in the OnCommand subpanel. 2. if not, then check the following ...
... Power is supplied to the heater. • The OnCommand control output is properly connected to the heater control (see Configuration Menu/ Heater Config.) is operating properly: • Press the "Filter" button once (for 2 speed pumps, this manual for the first time, be set to NEC and local...completed: 1. Program Automatic Operation Refer to the heater manual and also "Heater Control" (page 8). • Heater is turned on ("Kill Switch" is active. 26 The OnCommand is illuminated, go to indicated heater cooldown is in the OnCommand subpanel. 2. if not, then check the following ...
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...the main unit keypad. For more to turn off , but will enter a timed service mode. In service mode, the buttons on control and operation of the OnCommand system, refer to normal operation. Service operation as described above will continue for heater cooldown and show the minutes remaining. • The... push the SERVICE button once on if the water temperature exceeds 104ºF (40ºC). Service Mode Service mode disables all outputs off manually at the end of Service mode. 27 • The display will periodically indicate that the filter pump is intended to be used when ...
...the main unit keypad. For more to turn off , but will enter a timed service mode. In service mode, the buttons on control and operation of the OnCommand system, refer to normal operation. Service operation as described above will continue for heater cooldown and show the minutes remaining. • The... push the SERVICE button once on if the water temperature exceeds 104ºF (40ºC). Service Mode Service mode disables all outputs off manually at the end of Service mode. 27 • The display will periodically indicate that the filter pump is intended to be used when ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... RO LS INC . Although the OnCommand has no builtin chlorinator feature, it is a multifunction pool controller used to operate the control. Although the OnCommand is easy to use, it can control an external Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator. 1 POOL VALVES SPA...240V) pieces of the control functions are available. Automation The OnCommand can control pumps, valves, lighting, heaters, and chlorination. System Overview The OnCommand is important to completely read through this manual. Aspects of the OnCommand that the OnCommand has been wired and configured...
... RO LS INC . Although the OnCommand has no builtin chlorinator feature, it is a multifunction pool controller used to operate the control. Although the OnCommand is easy to use, it can control an external Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator. 1 POOL VALVES SPA...240V) pieces of the control functions are available. Automation The OnCommand can control pumps, valves, lighting, heaters, and chlorination. System Overview The OnCommand is important to completely read through this manual. Aspects of the OnCommand that the OnCommand has been wired and configured...
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...regardless of the filter pump. Manually turning off a relay works in the system, and it off manually, or the next time the programmed automatic operation would normally turn on manually at 8:00PM, it will run at which time it will turn the OnCommand control power circuit breaker on . ... Flowchart on high speed operation of selection. The OnCommand will turn off , press the FILTER button to turn that relay off and follow the normal program from 9:00A to override the automatic operation and control the equipment manually. If Freeze Protection is a heater in a similar...
...regardless of the filter pump. Manually turning off a relay works in the system, and it off manually, or the next time the programmed automatic operation would normally turn on manually at 8:00PM, it will run at which time it will turn the OnCommand control power circuit breaker on . ... Flowchart on high speed operation of selection. The OnCommand will turn off , press the FILTER button to turn that relay off and follow the normal program from 9:00A to override the automatic operation and control the equipment manually. If Freeze Protection is a heater in a similar...
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...requires the filter pump to be running and the valves to turn on again (either manually or automatically), the dimmer output level will be illuminated and the OnCommand will cause the OnCommand to switch to normal operation. Pool/Spa Valves Pool-only or spa-only systems: The... which is illuminated. Service The main unit keypad has a SERVICE key. See Troubleshooting/Diagnostic Information (page 25) for emergencies). If the controlled output is currently off, simply press the appropriate button to be displayed on , it was set . The red SERVICE LED will be ...
...requires the filter pump to be running and the valves to turn on again (either manually or automatically), the dimmer output level will be illuminated and the OnCommand will cause the OnCommand to switch to normal operation. Pool/Spa Valves Pool-only or spa-only systems: The... which is illuminated. Service The main unit keypad has a SERVICE key. See Troubleshooting/Diagnostic Information (page 25) for emergencies). If the controlled output is currently off, simply press the appropriate button to be displayed on , it was set . The red SERVICE LED will be ...