Aqua Logic AQL-PS-4 User Manual
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Aqua Logic
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Automation and Chlorination
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(actuators, cell & remote display not included - order separately)
Installation Manual
for models
AQL-PS-4 AQL-PS-8-V
AQL-PS-8 AQL-PS-16-V
AQL-PS-16
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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!
When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
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• A green colored terminal marked “Earth Ground” is located inside the wiring
• One bonding lug for US models (two for Canadian models) is provided on the
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Disconnect all AC power during installation.
WARNING: Water in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit may be
hazardous to your health.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to
use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.
compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this terminal must be
connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service
panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors
supplying the equipment.
external surface. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local
common bonding grid in the area of the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub to
these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than 8
AWG US / 6 AWG Canada.
• All field installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains, or other
similar hardware within 3 meters of the pool, spa or hot tub shall be bonded to
the equipment grounding bus with copper conductors not smaller than 8 AWG
US / 6 AWG Canada.
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Table of Contents
Introduction Before You Begin................................................................... 1
Installation Steps.................................................................... 2
1. Preparing General Water Chemistry..................................................... 3
Pool/Spa Water Salt.......................................................................................... 4
2. Mounting Aqua Logic Control Center................................................... 6
Equipment PS-16 Expansion Unit.......................................................... 6
Temperature Sensors........................................................... 6
Optional AQL-CL Chlorination Kit........................................ 6
Optional Wired Remote Display/Keypad........................... 7
Optional Wireless Remote Display/Keypad....................... 7
Optional Base Station........................................................... 8
Optional Valve Actuators....................................................... 8
3. Plumbing “Standard” Pool/Spa Configuration..................................... 9
“Dual Equipment” Pool/Spa - Separate Heaters............... 10
“Dual Equipment” Pool/Spa - Shared Heaters................... 11
Turbo Cell............................................................................... 12
Flow Switch............................................................................ 12
4. Electrical Main Service.......................................................................... 13
Wiring Grounding and Bonding........................................................ 13
Circuit Breaker Installation and Wiring................................ 13
General Purpose Outlet........................................................ 14
Aqua Logic Control Power................................................... 14
High Voltage Pool Equipment.............................................. 14
Low Voltage Wiring............................................................... 15
5. Configuration Group Function...................................................................... 22
Configuration Menus............................................................. 23
6. System Startup Before Startup........................................................................ 37
and Checkout Heater Checkout................................................................... 38
Service Mode........................................................................ 38
7. Warranty Aqua Logic Limited Warranty.............................................. 40
Introduction
Before You Begin
What’s Included
Before attempting to install the Aqua Logic system, check that the following components have been
included in the package:
Aqua Logic Electronics Unit
(3) Temperature sensors with 15 ft. (5m) cable, hose clamp
Aqua Logic Expansion Unit (PS-16 only)
What’s NOT Included
Some of the additional items that you may need to complete an installation include:
Circuit breakers
None are included with control—see page 12 and inside of door for suitable breakers
Wire
4-conductor cable (electronics unit to remote display/keypad)
Wire/conduit for 100A service from main panel to Aqua Logic
Wire/conduit for filter pump and other high voltage loads
Wire for bonding
Miscellaneous
Utility electrical outlet and weatherproof cover (for mounting on side of Aqua Logic)
Mounting hardware (screws, etc.) for mounting Aqua Logic and remote display/keypad
Valves (use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves)
Additional valve actuators
Accessory Products - Order Separately
AQL-CL Chlorination kit
AQL2-Wx-PS-4 Wired Remote Display (see note 1)
AQL2-Wx-PS-8 Wired Remote Display (see note 2)
AQL2-Wx-PS-16 Wired Remote Display (see note 3)
AQL2-POD Handheld wireless remote control
AQL2-Wx-RF-PS-4 Wireless Wallmount Remote Control(see notes 1, 4, 5)
AQL2-Wx-RF-PS-8 Wireless Wallmount Remote Control(see notes 2, 4, 5)
AQL2-Wx-RF-PS-16 Wireless Wallmount Remote Control(see notes 3, 4, 5)
AQL2-Tx-RF-PS-4 (x=W/B) Wireless Table Top Remote Control, specify color - white or black (see notes 1,4,5)
AQL2-Tx-RF-PS-8 (x=W/B) Wireless Table Top Remote Control, specify color - white or black (see notes 2,4,5)
AQL2-Tx-RF-PS-16(x=W/B) Wireless Table Top Remote Control, specify color - white or black (see notes 3,4,5)
AQL-SS-6B-x (x=W/G/B) Wired Spa Side 6 Function Remote Control, 150ft cable, spec. color (white, gray or black)
AQL-SS-D-x (x=W/G/B) Wired Spa Side 8 Function Remote Control, 150ft cable, spec. color (white, gray or black)
AQL2-SS-RF Wireless Spa Side Remote Control (see note 4)
AQL2-BASE-RF Base Station
AQL-DIM Light Dimmer Relay
GVA-24 Valve Actuator
V&A-xx Valve & Actuator (xx=1P (1.5” pos. seal), -2P (2” pos. seal))
Notes: 1. for use with PS-4 model only
2. for use with PS-8 model only
3. for use with PS-16 model only
4. requires base station AQL2-BASE-RF
5. 9V wall plug-in power supply included
1
NOTE: Before installing this product as part of a saline water purification system in a pool or spa using
natural stone for coping or for immediately adjacent patios/decking, a qualified stone installation specialist
should be consulted regarding the appropriate type, installation, sealant (if any) and maintenance of stone
used around a saline pool with electronic chlorine generator in your particular location and circumstances.
Installation Steps
Details on each installation step are presented on the following pages:
1. Prepare the pool water (page 3)
General Water Chemistry
Salt
2. Mounting the equipment (page 6)
Aqua Logic main unit
Remote display/keypad (optional)
Temperature sensors
Valve actuators (if applicable)
3. Plumbing (page 9)
General Pool Equipment
Turbo Cell
Flow Switch
4. Electrical Wiring (page 13)
Main service
Grounding and bonding
Circuit breakers
Aqua Logic control power
High Voltage pool equipment
Low voltage wiring (temperature sensors, flow switch, etc.)
5. Aqua Logic control configuration (program desired control operation) (page 22)
6. System Startup and checkout (page 36)
2
ºC ºF Ti
Calcuim
Hardness
Ci
To ta l
Alkalinity
Ai
53
60
66
76
84
94
103
12
16
19
24
29
34
39
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
How to use:
Ai from your measurements. Insert values of pH, Ti, Ci and Ai
may occur.
1
0.2
CORROSIVE SCALING
75 75
100 100
125 125
150 150
200 200
250 250
300 300
400 400
600 600
800 800
1.5 1.9
1.6 2.0
1.7 2.1
1.8 2.2
1.9 2.3
2.0 2.4
2.1 2.5
2.2 2.6
2.4 2.8
2.5 2.9
1. Preparing Pool/Spa Water
6B Spa Config.
+ to view/change
6B A, Button 1
Pool/Spa
Select 6B Spa
A
Push to access the 6 Button Spa Side Remote options
Valve4, and all available Aux outputs
Rotates between all available remotes
Move to previous/next configuration menu
Move to previous/next menu item or next configuration menu
Move to next menu item
+
+
+
>
>
>
Digital Spa Config.
+ to view/change
Digital A, Button 1
Pool/Spa
Digital A, Setpoint
Heater1
Select Digital Spa
A
Push to access the Digital Spa Side Remote options
Valve4, and all available Aux outputs
Rotates between heaters that are enabled
Rotates between all available remotes
Move to previous/next configuration menu
Move to previous/next menu item
Move to previous menu item or next configuration menu
Move to next menu item
+
+
+
+
>
>
>
>
Remote Menus
Enabled
Move to previous/next configuration menu
+
>
General Water Chemistry
Salt is required only if you are using the chlorinator features on the Aqua Logic Control. If you are NOT
using the chlorinator, it is recommended that you follow all of the other chemistry recommendations besides salt. Refer to the description of the Aqua Logic configuration menu for information on enabling/
disabling the chlorinator (see page 23).
Water Chemistry
The table below summarizes the levels that are recommended by the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP). The only special requirements for the Aqua Logic are the salt level and stabilizer.
Saturation index
The saturation index (Si) relates to the calcium and alkalinity in the water and is an indicator of the pool
water “balance”. Your water is properly balanced if the Si is 0 ±0.2. If the Si is below -0.2, the water is
corrosive and plaster pool walls will be dissolved into the water. If the Si is above +0.2, scaling and
staining will occur. Use the chart below to determine the saturation index.
and total alkalinity. Use the chart above to determine Ti, Ci,and
into the above equation. If Si equals .2 or more, scaling and
staining may occur. If Si equals -.2 or less corrosion or irritation
Si = pH + Ti + Ci + Ai - 12.
Measure pool pH, temperature, calcium hardness,
-.2
OK
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Current salt
level
(45000) (52,500) (60,000)
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320
(145)
373
(170)
427
(194)
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(242)
587 854
(267) (388)
640 907
(291) (412)
693 960
(315) (436)
747
(339) (4
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800
1
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6
7
(364)
(
484
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200
300
(136)
350
(159)
400
(182)
450
(205)
500
(227)
550 800
(250)
(363)
600 850
(273) (385)
650 900
(295) (408)
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400
280
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327
(148)
373
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420
(191)
467
(212)
513 747
(233) (339)
560 793
(255) (360)
607 840
(276) (382)
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700
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(318)
(
4
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260
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303
(138)
347
(158)
390
(177)
433
(197)
477 693
(217) (317)
520 737
(236) (337)
563 780
(256) (358)
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(109)
280
(127)
320
(145)
360
(164)
400
(182)
440 640
(200) (291)
480 680
(218)
(310)
520 720
(236) (328)
560 76
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220
(100)
257
(117)
293
(133)
330
(150)
367
(167)
403 587
(183) (267)
440 623
(200) (283)
477 660
(217) (300)
513 69
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7
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3
(250)
(
3
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1200
200
(91)
233
(106)
267
(121)
300
(136)
333
(152)
367 533
(167) (243)
400 567
(182) (258)
433 600
(197) (274)
467 63
3
(212) (2
8
9
)
500
6
6
7
(227)
(
3
0
4
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1400
180
(82)
210
(95)
240
(109)
270
(123)
300
(136)
330 480
(150) (218)
360 510
(164) (232)
390 540
(177) (246)
420 57
0
(191) (2
5
9
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450
6
0
0
(205)
(
2
6
3
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1600
160
(73)
187
(85)
213
(97)
240
(109)
267
(121)
293 427
(133)
(195)
320 453
(145) (207)
347 480
(158) (219)
373 50
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3
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400
5
3
3
(182)
(
2
4
3
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1800
140
(64)
163
(74)
187
(85)
210
(95)
233
(106)
257 373
(117) (169)
280 397
(127) (180)
303 420
(138) (190)
327 44
3
(148) (20
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350
4
6
7
(159)
(
2
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120
100
80
60
20
40
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(45)
(36)
(27)
(9)
(18)
140
117
23
47
(64)
(53)
(11)
(21)
160
133
27
53
(73)
(61)
(12)
(24)
180
150
30
60
(82)
(68)
(14)
(27)
200
167
33
67
(91)
(76)
(15)
(30)
220 320
183 267
37 53
73 107
(100) (145)
(83) (121)
(17) (24)
(33) (48)
240
340
200 283
40
57
80 113
(109) (154)
(91) (129)
(18) (26)
(36) (51)
260 360
217 300
43 60
87 120
(118) (163)
(98) (137)
(20) (27)
(39) (54)
280 38
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233 31
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(106) (1
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(21) (2
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(42) (5
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80
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90
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100
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107
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120
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133
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8,000
(37,500)
213
267
(97)
(121)
200 250
(91) (114)
187 233
(85)
(106)
173
217
(79)
(98)
160 200
(73)
(91)
147 183
(67) (83)
133 167
(61) (76)
120 150
(55) (68)
107 133
(48) (61)
93 117
(42) (53)
80 100
67 83
53
67
40 50
13 17
27 33
(36) ( 45)
(30) (38)
(24) (30)
(18) (2 3)
(6) (8 )
(12)
(15)
Ideal
Ideal
Dilute
Dilute
(30,000)
The pool’s chemistry must be balanced BEFORE activating the Aqua Logic’s optional chlorinator function. NOTE: If the pool does not have new water, add metal remover and non-copper based algaecide
to the pool, per manufacturer’s instructions. This ensures a quick, troublefree transfer to the Aqua Logic
system.
Salt (When using optional chlorinator function - requires AQL-CL chlorination kit)
Salt Level
Use the chart below to determine how much salt in pounds or (Kgs) should be added to reach the recommended levels. Use the equations on the following page (measurements are in feet/gallons and meters/
liters) if pool size is unknown.
The operating salt level is between 2700-3400 PPM (parts per million) with 3200 PPM being optimal.
Before adding any salt, test the salt level. This is especially important for retrofit installation to older pools
where all of the chlorine added to the pool over time is ending up as salt. If the level is low, determine the
number of gallons in the pool and add salt according to the chart below. A low salt level will reduce the
efficiency of the sanitization and result in low chlorine production. A high salt level can cause the Aqua
Logic to stop chlorinating. The salt in your pool/spa is constantly recycled and the loss of salt throughout
the swimming season should be minimal. This loss is due primarily to the addition of water because of
splashing, backwashing, or draining (because of rain). Salt is not lost due to evaporation.
4
Pool Sizing Formula
Gallons
Liters
Rectangular
Round
Oval
Diameter x Diameter x
Average Depth x 5.9
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 6.7
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 7.5
Average Depth x 785
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 893
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 1000
Gallons and (Liters) of Pool/Spa water
Current
Stabilizer
Level (ppm)
0 ppm
20 ppm
60 ppm
30 ppm
40 ppm
50 ppm
70 ppm
80 ppm
10 ppm
12,000
(45000)
8,000
(30000)
14,000
(52500)
10,000
(37500)
16,000
(60000)
18,000
(67500)
20,000
(75000)
22,000
(82500)
32,000
(120000)
24,000
(90000)
34,000
(127500)
26,000
(97500)
36,000
(135000)
28,000
(105000)
38,000
(142500)
30,000
(112500)
40,000
(150000)
8.0
(3.6)
5.3
(3.6)
8.0
(3.6)
9.4
6.7
(4.3)
9.4
10.7
12.0
12.0
13.4
14.7
21.3
16.0
22.7
(10.3)
18.7
25.3
20.0
(9.1)
26.7
7.0
)
(3.2
4.7
(3.2)
8.2
(3.7)
5.8
(3.7)
10.5
(4.8)
11. 7
(5.3)
12.9
(5.9)
18.7
(8.5)
14.0
(6.4)
19.8
(9.0)
15.2
(6.9)
21.0
(9.5)
16.4
(7.4)
22.2
17.2
(8.0)
23.3
6.0
(2.7)
4.0
(2.7)
6.0
(2.7)
6.0
(2.7)
8.5
(3.9)
7.0
(3.2)
9.0
(2.2)
10.0
(4.5)
10.0
(4.5)
14.2
(6.3)
11. 0
(5.0)
16.0
(7.2)
13.0
(5.9)
18.0
14.0
(6.4)
19.0
15.0
(6.8)
20.0
5.0
(2.3)
3.3
(2.3)
5.0
(2.3)
5.9
(2.7)
4.2
(2.7)
6.7
(3.0)
8.4
(3.8)
6.7
(3.0)
7.5
(3.4)
9.2
(4.2)
13.3
(6.0)
10.8
(4.9)
15.0
11. 7
(5.2)
15.8
12.5
(5.6)
16.7
4.0
(1.8)
2.7
(1.8)
4.0
(1.8)
4.0
(1.8)
5.7
(2.6)
4.7
(2.1)
3.3
(2.1)
5.4
(2.4)
7.4
(3.3)
10.7
(4.8)
8.7
(3.9)
12.0
9.3
(4.2)
12.7
10.0
(4.5)
13.3
3.0
(1.4)
2.0
(1.4)
3.0
(1.4)
3.5
(1.6)
2.5
(1.6)
4.5
(2.0)
5.5
(2.5)
8.0
(3.6)
6.5
(2.9)
9.0
7.0
(3.2)
9.5
7.5
(3.4)
10.0
2.0
(.91)
1.3
(.91)
2.0
(.91)
2.8
(1.3)
2.3
(1.1)
1.7
(1.1)
2.7
(1.2)
3.3
(1.5)
3.7
(1.7)
5.3
(2.4)
4.3
(2.0)
6.3
5.0
6.7
1.0
0.7
(.45)
1.2
0.8
1.4
1.5
1.7
1.8
2.7
2.2
3.0
2.3
3.2
2.5
3.3
0.00.0 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.00.0 0.00.0 0.00.0 0.00.0 0.0
Aux7 Config.
+ to view/change
Aux7 Function
Group
Aux7 Group
Filter: Unaffected
Aux7 Group
Timer: None(Manual)
Push to access Virtual Aux options
Rotates between Super Chlorinate, Group and Manual On/Off
Options available depend on the function that is selected
Rotates between Manual On/Off (default),Countdown Timer and Timeclock
Move to previous/next configuration menu
Move to next menu item
Move to previous/next menu item or next configuration menu
Move to next configuration menu item
+
+
+
+
>
>
>
>
Aux7 Name
Cleaner
Rotates between all available names
Move to next menu item
+
>
No Virtual
Valv e3 Fre eze
Disabled
Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Valve3 Freeze
Move to previous/next configuration menu
for all functions except group
+
Valve3 Config.
+ to view/change
Valve3 Function
Solar
Valv e3 Name
Wat erfall
Push to access Valve3 options
Rotates between Manual On/Off (default), Countdown Timer,
Timeclock, Solar, In-floor Cleaner, Group, and Super Chlorinate
Move to previous/next configuration menu
Move to next menu item
Valve3 Interlock
Disabled
Move to next menu item
for all functions except solar and group
Rotates between all available names
Move to next menu item
+
>
+
+
+
>
>
>
>
Valve3 Group
Filter: Unaffected
Valve3 Group
Timer: None(Manual)
Options available depend on the function that is selected
Rotates between Manual On/Off (default),Countdown Timer and Timeclock
Move to previous/next menu item or next configuration menu
Move to next menu item
+
+
>
>
for group function only
for group function only
(pool size in feet)
(pool size in meters)
Diameter x Diameter x
Type of Salt to Use
It is important to use only sodium chloride (NaCl) salt that is greater than 99.0% pure. This can be found
at most pool stores in 40-80 lb. bags labeled “for use in swimming pools”. Alternatively, use common food
quality or water softener salt that is at least 99.0% pure. It is also acceptable to use water conditioning salt
pellets, however, it will take longer for them to dissolve. Do not use rock salt, or salt with more than 1%
of yellow prussiate of soda, salt with anti-caking additives, or iodized salt.
How to Add Salt
For new plaster pools, wait 10-14 days before adding salt to allow the plaster to cure. Turn the circulating
pump on and add salt directly into the pool. Brush the salt around to speed up the dissolving process—do
not allow salt to pile up on the bottom of the pool. Run the filter pump for 24 hours with the suction coming
from the main drain (use pool vacuum if there is no main drain) to allow the salt to evenly disperse throughout the pool. The salt display may take 24 hours to respond to the change in salt concentration.
Always check stabilizer (cyanuric acid), when checking salt. These levels will most likely decline together.
Use the chart below to determine how much stabilizer must be added to raise the level to 80 ppm.
(.54)
POUNDS and (Kg) OF STABILIZER (CYANURIC ACID) NEEDED FOR 80 PPM
(4.3)
(4.9)
(5.4)
(6.1)
(6.7)
(7.3)
(4.3)
8.0
(3.6)
(5.4)
(8.5)
(9.7)
(.45)
(.54)
(.64)
(.68)
(.77)
(.82)
5
(1.0)
4.7
(2.1)
(2.3)
(1.1)
(1.2)
(1.2)
(8.1)
(6.7)
(5.4)
(4.1)
(1.3)
(11.5)
(10.0)
(8.6)
(7.1)
(5.7)
(4.3)
(2.8)
(1.4)
(12.0)
(10.5)
(9.0)
(7.5)
(6.0)
(4.5)
(3.0)
(1.5)
2. Mounting the Equipment
!
Aqua Logic Control Center
The Aqua Logic is contained in a raintight enclosure that is suitable for outdoor mounting. The control must
be mounted a minimum of 5 ft. (2 meters) horizontal distance from the pool/spa (or more, if local codes
require). The Control Center is designed to mount vertically on a flat surface with the knockouts facing
downward. Because the enclosure also acts as a heat sink (disperses heat from inside the box), it is
important not to block the four sides of the control. Do not mount the Aqua Logic inside a panel or tightly
enclosed area.
When selecting a location, note that the standard cables supplied with the Turbo Cell, flow switch, temperature sensors, and valve actuators (if applicable) are all 15 ft. (5m) long. Call the Goldline Service
Dept. (888-921-7665) for information regarding longer cables.
PS-16 Expansion Unit
For the PS-16, the relays for Aux1-6 are contained in the Aqua Logic Control Center. The relays for
Aux7-14 are contained in the PS-16 Expansion Unit. Valve outputs 7-10, in the PS-16 Expansion Unit
follow the outputs of Aux7-10, respectively.
Temperature Sensors
Three sensors are included with the Aqua Logic. A water sensor and an air sensor must be installed at all
times for proper operation. A solar sensor is required if the solar function or “dual equipment” is enabled.
Water Sensor
This sensor is used to measure the pool/spa temperature and is installed in the filtration plumbing after the
filter but before either the solar or conventionally fueled heaters—refer to the plumbing overview diagram.
1. Drill a 3/8” (10mm) diameter hole in the PVC piping and remove all chips and burrs.
2. Insert sensor until O-ring collar sits flush on the hole.
3. Position hose clamp over the sensor and gently tighten until O-ring makes an adequate seal. Do not
overtighten.
4. For maximum temperature accuracy, cover the sensor and 3” (6cm) of pipe on either side with
insulation and white paint.
Air Sensor
Mount the air sensor outdoors.
IMPORTANT: Mount the air sensor out of direct sunlight.
Solar Sensor (Spa Sensor if using “Dual Equipment”)
For solar applications, mount the sensor near the solar collector array so that it is exposed to the same
sunlight as the collectors. For Dual Equipment applications, mount the sensor after the spa filter but before
the heater (see page 10). Use additional cable (20 AWG) if necessary.
Optional AQL-CL Chlorination Kit
The AQL-PS-4/8/16 models require the use of the AQL-CL or AQL-CL-25FT chlorination kit when
using the chlorinator function. This kit contains a Turbo Cell, cell unions and flow switch. Refer to pages 12
and 20 for plumbing and wiring instructions.
Optional Remote Controls
Goldline offers a variety of wired and wireless remote control options for the Aqua Logic. Each model
gives you the ability to control your pool’s functions from a remote location, away from the Control Center.
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Wired Remote Controls
Aux1 Config.
+ to view/change
Aux1 Function
Manual On/Off
Aux1 Group
Filter: Unaffected
Aux1 Group
Timer: None(Manual)
Aux1 Name
Cleaner
Aux1 Relay
Standard
Push to access Aux options
Options available depend on the function that is selected
Rotates between Manual On/Off (default),Countdown Timer and Timeclock
Rotates between all available names
Toggle between Standard (default) and Dimmer
Move to previous/next configuration menu
Move to previous/next menu item or next configuration menu
Move to next configuration menu item
Move to next menu item
Move to next menu item or previous/next configuration menu
Aux1 Interlock
Disable
Aux1 Freeze
Disable
Toggle between Enabled and Disabled Aux1 Freeze(default)
Move to next menu item
Move to previous/next configuration menu
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
for all functions except solar, dimmer relay,
low speed (filter pump), and group
for all functions except dimmer relay,
low speed, and group
for group function only
for group function only
for manual on/off, countdown
timer and timeclock functions
Rotates between
Move to next menu item
!
Up to 3 wired remote controls can be installed. See “Electrical Wiring” (page 19) for instructions on
running the cable from the Aqua Logic main unit to the remote control. Also refer to the remote’s installation instructions for more information.
AQL-WW-PS-x (x=4,8, or 16), AQL2-Wx-PS-x (x=4,8, or 16)
The AQL-WW-PS-x and AQL2-Wx-PS-x display/keypads must be mounted indoors or in a weather
protected area (rain should never hit the unit). Note that the number of outputs on the remote (“4”, “8” or
“16”) must match the outputs on the Aqua Logic main control unit. The display/keypad is designed to
mount onto a standard electrical utility box (same box as a triple light switch, ideal for new construction) or
can be mounted directly onto any wall surface. When selecting a location, note that the wire to the Aqua
Logic main unit must be less than 500’ long.
AQL-SS-6B-x, AQL-SS-D-x (x=W, G or B for White, Gray or Black)
The AQL-SS-6B and AQL-SS-D are double insulated, waterproof devices which are intended for installation at the water's edge. The remote controls come with an attached 150’ cable and are typically
installed at the tile-line of the spa wall, or in the deck, within arm's reach of a pool/spa occupant.
Wireless Remote Controls
A single Base Station must be installed on the Aqua Logic in order to use any of the Goldline wireless
remote controls. With the Base Station installed, there is no limit on the number of wireless remotes that
can used. The maximum distance between the wireless remotes and the base station on the Aqua Logic
main control unit is 400 feet (120m) line of sight or 200 feet (60m) through walls, etc. If in doubt about the
distance, test operation before installing the remote.
Use AQL-BASE-RF for all AQL wireless remote controls. Use AQL2-BASE-RF for all AQL2 wireless
remote controls.
All wireless models require the user to run the “Teach Wireless” routine in the Settings Menu. This information can be found in the Aqua Logic Operation Manual and the owner’s manual of each remote.
AQL-WW-RF-PS-x, AQL-Wx-RF-PS-x (x=4,8, or 16)
The AQL-WW-RF-PS-x is a wall mounted display/keypad and must be mounted indoors or in a weather
protected area (rain should never hit the unit). Note that number of outputs on the remote (e.g. “4”, 8” or
“16”) must match the outputs on the Aqua Logic Control Center. Also note that the remote must be within
6 feet of a standard 120V wall outlet for the plug-in power supply included with the unit.
AQL-Tx-RF-PS-x, AQL2-Tx-RF-PS-x (x=4,8, or 16)
The AQL-Tx-RF-PS-x and AQL2-Tx-RF-PS-x are portable battery operated remote controls designed
to be used in a weather protected area (rain should never hit the unit). Both remotes come with a wall
mounted power supply for recharging the built-in batteries.
AQL-SS-RF, AQL2-SS-RF, AQL2-POD
The AQL-SS-RF, AQL2-SS-RF and AQL2-POD are waterproof portable remote controls that are
designed to be used in and around the pool/spa area. These units float and can be left in the pool/spa water
for easy access.
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Optional Base Station
OUT
(Common)
IN
(Common)
OUT
OUT
IN
The optional base station, Goldline part number AQL-BASE-RF or AQL2-BASE-RF, must be installed
if any wireless remote control is used. Use the proper base station for the desired remote control - AQLBASE-RF for AQL remote controls or AQL2-BASE-RF for AQL2 remote controls. To install the base
station, remove the knockout on the upper left side of the Aqua Logic main control unit, insert the base
station, and then tighten the nut from the inside. Also refer to the Base Station manual and the diagram on
page 20.
Optional Valve Actuators
For optional actuators supplied with the Aqua Logic—note that the internal cams in the actuator may also
have to be adjusted depending on the way the actuator is mounted on the valve and the desired valve
action.
RETURN
SUCTION
IN
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3. Plumbing
Pool/Spa Setup
Pool and Spa-Std
FILTER
SOLAR BOOST
PUMP
SOLAR
VALV E
HEATER
HEAT
PUMP
HEATER
BYPASS
VALVE
(manual)
CELL
FLOW
SWITCH
CHECK
VALVE
PUMP
RETURN
VALV E
WATER
FEATURE
VALV E
SPA
SPA JET
PUMP
SPA
BLOWER
POOL/SPA SUCTION
VALV E
CHECK VALVE
POOL VACUUM
VALV E
MANUAL
VALV E
MANUAL
VALV E
MANUAL
VALV E
ENERGY
FILTER
TWO-WAY
VALV E
SKIM
POP-UP
SPILLOVER
POP-UP
OVERFLOW
POP-UP
RETURN
JET
IN-FLOOR
CLEANER
VALVE
WATER
FEATURE
PUMP
WATER
FEATURE
POP-UP
MAIN
DRAIN
ENERGY
SAVER
PRESSURE
CLEANER
NON-BOOST
PRESSURE
CLEANER
PRESSURE
CLEANER
SUCTION
CLEANER
SENSOR
FILTER
PUMP
Valve Ou tputs
Filter Pump
Lights
Aux 1
Aux 2
Pool/Spa Suction
Pool/Spa Return
Val ve 3
Val ve 4
HIGH VOLTAGE
LIGHTS
LOW VOLTAGE
LIGHTS
FIBER OPTIC
LIGHT SOURCE
COLOR WHEEL
ISOLATED
WATE R
FEATURE
PUMP
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
CHECK
VALV E
(prevents draining
of raised sp as)
V
of raised spas)
“Standard” Pool/Spa system configuration
These systems use a single filter pump and filter. Pool or spa operation is controlled by two 3-way valves
(suction and return). Refer to the diagram below.
High Voltage Relays
POOL/SPA
SOLAR
TEMPERATURE
CHECK
ALVE
(prevents draining
TRANSFORMER
POOL/SPA
POOL SWEEP
BOOST PUMP
WATE R
FEATURE
POOL
Some important notes regarding the Aqua Logic control of Standard Pool/Spa systems:
In Pool/Spa Config., select:
1. The Aqua Logic can be programmed to accommodate spa spillover, if desired.
2. Up to two conventional heaters (gas or heat pump) plus solar can be used to heat both the pool
and the spa.
3. If the chlorinator cell is plumbed prior to the pool/spa return valve, then both the pool and the spa
can be chlorinated.
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4. The water sensor should be installed prior to any heater or solar and will display either the pool or
the spa temperature, depending on the current operation of the pool. The temperature will only be
displayed when the filter pump is running.
5. If any water feature or pressure side cleaner boost pumps are used, be sure to enable the “interlock”
6. The plumbing diagram above is intended to be used as a general guideline and is not a complete
feature (see “Configuration Menu” for details) to ensure that the pumps operate only when the
filter pump is on and the system is in the “pool only” operating mode.
plumbing schematic for the pool.
7. The air sensor must be installed if the freeze protection feature is enabled for the filter, valves or aux
outputs.
“Dual Equipment - Separate Heaters” for Pool/Spa configuration
Pool/Spa Set up
Htr1=Spa,Htr2=Pool
FILTER
HEATER
HEATER
BYPASS
VALV E
(manual)
HEATER
BYPASS
VALV E
(manual)
PUMP
VALV E
WATER
FEATURE
VALV E
SPA
SPA JET
PUMP
SPA
BLOWER
POOL VACUUM
VALV E
MANUAL
VALV E
ENERGY
FILTER
TWO-WAY
VALV E
SKIM
POP-UP
SPILLOVER
POP-UP
OVERFLOW
POP-UP
RETURN
JET
IN-FLOOR
CLEANER
VALV E
WATE R
FEATURE
PUMP
WATER
FEATURE
POP-UP
MAIN
DRAIN
ENERGY
SAVER
PRESSURE
CLEANER
NON-BOOST
PRESSURE
CLEANER
PRESSURE
CLEANER
SUCTION
CLEANER
High Voltage Relays Valve Outputs
Heater Outputs
Pool Filter Pump
Lights
Spa Filter Pump (Aux 1)
Aux 2 - Aux 6
Pool/Spa Spillover
Val ve 3
Val ve 4
HIGH VOLTAGE
LIGHTS
LOW VOLTAGE
LIGHTS
FIBER OPTI C
LIGHT SOURCE
COLOR WHEEL
ISOLATED
WATER
FEATURE
PUMP
POOL
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
SPA
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
FILTER
HEATER
CELL
FLOW
MANUAL
VALV E
POOL FILTER
PUMP
SPA FILTER
PUMP
V
of raised spas)
for proper spillover)
Heater 1 (Spa)
These systems have 2 complete sets of equipment (filter pump, filter, heater)—1 set for the pool and the
other set for the spa. Refer to the diagram below:
Heater 2 (Pool)
POOL
CHECK
ALVE
(prevents drainin g
TRANSFORMER
SWITCH
(adjust c ams as necessa ry
POOL/SPA
SPILLOVER
WATER
FEATURE
POOL SWEEP
BOOST PUMP
heaters:
In the Pool/Spa Config., select:
1. When dual equipment is selected:
Some important notes regarding the Aqua Logic control of Dual Equipment Pool/Spa systems with separate
2. The water sensor should be installed on the pool loop prior to the heater and will display the pool
temperature whenever the “Pool Filter” pump is running.
Heaters
Pool and Spa-Dual
a. The “Filter” pump automatically is renamed “Pool Filter” and can not be changed. The
pool filter can be a one or two speed pump.
b. The “Aux1” output is automatically renamed “Spa Filter”, its function is set to “Timeclock”
and the Interlock feature is forced to “Disabled”. None of these can be changed. The spa
filter can be a one or two speed pump.
c. The Heater1 output should be connected to the spa heater—the heater will only turn on
when the spa filter pump is running.
d. The Heater2 output should be connected to the pool heater—the heater will only operate
when the pool filter is running. If the system does not have a pool heater, disable Heater2
in the configuration menu and then the relay can be used to operate general purpose
Valve4.
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3. The solar sensor should be installed on the spa loop prior to the heater and will display the spa
Pool/Spa Setup
Shared
POOL
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
POOL
FILTER
ELECTROLYTIC
CELL
FLOW
SWITCH
POOL FILTER
PUMP
VALVE 1
VALV E 2
V
In from POOL
Out to SPA
Out to POOL
In from SPA
SENSOR
FILTER
PUMP
HEATER
Solar Config.
+ to view/change
Solar
Disabled
Solar-Extend
Disabled
Solar Priority
Disabled
Push to access solar options
Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Solar
Move to previous/next configuration menu
Move to next menu item or previous/next configuration menu
Move to next menu item
Move to previous/next configuration menu
if “Solar” is enabled
if “Solar” is enabled
+
+
>
>
+
+
>
>
temperature whenever the “Spa Filter” pump is running.
4. Solar heater control is NOT available for dual equipment systems.
5. The Aqua Logic can be programmed to accommodate spillover if desired. Note that spillover
operation will be automatically suspended whenever the spa filter pump is turned on.
6. The chlorinator cell must be installed in the pool plumbing. If spillover is enabled, then the Aqua
Logic can chlorinate both the pool and spa (during spillover operation). Otherwise, the Aqua
Logic will only chlorinate the pool and the spa sanitization will have to be handled manually.
7. If any water feature or pressure side cleaner boost pumps are used, be sure to enable the “interlock”
feature (see “Configuration Menu” for details) to ensure that the pumps operate only when the
“Pool Filter” pump is on and the system is in the “pool only” operating mode.
8. The plumbing diagram on page 10 is intended to be used as a general guideline and is not a
complete plumbing schematic for the pool.
9. When using the wireless spa-side remote control (AQL-SS-RF), the “POOL” button will position
the valves for Pool mode and the “SPA” button will position the valves for Spillover mode.
“Dual Equipment - Shared Heaters” for Pool/Spa configuration
These systems have 2 complete sets of equipment (filter pump, filter) and shared heaters. Refer to the
diagram below:
HEATER
SPA
TEMPERATURE
SPA
SPA FILTER
ALVE 3
Some important notes regarding the Aqua Logic control of Dual Equipment Pool/Spa systems with shared
heaters:
In the Pool/Spa Config., select:
Pool and Spa-Dual
Heaters
1. When dual equipment is selected:
a. The “filter” pump automatically is renamed “Pool Filter” and can not be changed. The
pool filter can be a one or two speed pump.
b. The “Aux1” output is automatically renamed “Spa Filter”, its function is set to “Timeclock”
and the Interlock feature is forced to “Disabled”. None of these can be changed. The spa
c. The Valve3 configuration menu is disabled.
d. The heater(s) will be dedicated to the spa whenever the spa filter is on and the spa
filter can be a one or two speed pump.
temperature setting is not off.
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