Balboa Water Group TP900 User Manual
TP800 and TP900 Series Control Panels
Set: 104°F
Spa
Shortcuts
Settings
High Range
Ready in Rest Mode
Heating
Balboa Water Group Colossus Series
User Interface and Programming Reference
System Model: BP2500 / 2600
Software Version: 5.0 and later
Panel Model: TP900 Series TP800 Series
Software Version: 2.0 or later 1.9 or later
Manufactured under one or more of these patents. U.S. Patents: 5332944, 5361215, 5550753, 5559720, 5,883,459, 6253227, 6282370, 6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2,
Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
40985_F 12-08-11
1
The Main Screen
Spa Status
Important information about spa operation can be seen quickly from the Main Screen.
The most important features, including Set Temperature adjustment, can be accessed from this screen.
The actual water temperature can be seen in large text and the desired, or Set Temperature, can be selected and adjusted.
Time-of-day, Ozone operation and Filter Operation status is available, along with other messages and alerts.
High Temperature Range vs. Low Temperature Range is indicated in the upper right corner.
The Jets Icon in the center will spin on a TP900 if any pump is running and changes color when the heater is on. (The icon
does not spin on a TP800, but still indicates pump and heater function)
A Lock icon is visible if the panel or settings are locked.
The Menu choices on the right can be selected and the screen will change to show more detailed controls or programming
functions.
Water Temperature
Desired Temperature
Status
102°F
Pump and Heat
Set: 104°F
8:32 PM
Ozone
Filter 1
Ready in Rest Mode
Heating
Messages
Temperature Range
High Range
Spa
Shortcuts
Settings
Menus
Lock Indicator
Manufactured under one or more of these patents. U.S. Patents: 5332944, 5361215, 5550753, 5559720, 5,883,459, 6253227, 6282370, 6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2,
Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
40985_F 12-08-11
2
The Main Screen
Navigation
Navigating the entire menu structure is done with the 5 buttons on the control panel.
When a text item changes to white during navigation, that indicates the item is selected for action.
Operating or changing a selected item is generally done with the center or “Select” button.
The only item that can be changed on the left side of the Main Screen is the Set Temperature. Press the Left Arrow button
to change the Set Temperature number to white. The Set Temperature can then be adjusted with the up and down buttons.
Pressing the Select button or the Right Arrow button will save the new set temperature.
On the right side of the screen, the menu selections can be selected with the Up and Down Buttons. Use the Select Button
to choose an item. Selecting one of these items will change to a different screen with additional controls.
High Range
102°F
Set: 104°F
8:32 PM
Ozone
Filter 1
Ready in Rest Mode
Heating
Shortcuts
Spa
Settings
Messages
At the bottom of the screen, messages may appear at various times. Some of these messages must be dismissed by the user
(see page 17).
Press-and-Hold
If an Up or Down button is pressed and held when the Set Temperature is selected, the temperature will continue to change
until the button is released, or the Temperature Range limits are reached.
Manufactured under one or more of these patents. U.S. Patents: 5332944, 5361215, 5550753, 5559720, 5,883,459, 6253227, 6282370, 6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2,
Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
40985_F 12-08-11
3
The Spa Screen and Shortcut Screen
All Equipment Access
The Spa Screen shows all available equipment to control, as well as other features, like Invert, in one easy-to-navigate screen.
The display shows icons that are related to the equipment installed on a particular spa model, so this screen may change
depending on the installation.
The navigation buttons are used to select an individual device. The device that is chosen is highlighted with a white outline
and the text under the icon changes to white. Once a device is selected, it can be controlled using the center Select Button.
Some devices, like pumps, may have more than one ON state, so the icon will change to refl ect the state that the
equipment is in. Below are some examples of 2-speed Pump indicators.
Jets HighJets LowJets Off
If the Spa has a Circ Pump, a Circ Pump Icon will appear to indicate its activity, but outside of Priming Mode, the Circ Pump
cannot be controlled directly.
NOTE: The icon for the pump that is associated with the heater (Circ or P1 Low) will have a red glow in the center when the
heater is running.
Back Jets 1 Jets 2 Jets 3 Light
Invert
Ready in Rest Mode
Heating
One-Press Activation
The Shortcut Screen requires no navigation. Each button is fi xed on a specifi c fuction and can be used as a very simple user
interface for the spa.
Each button function is illustrated in the display and mapped according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Shortcuts
Jets 1
Jets 2
Back
Light
Ready in Rest Mode
Heating
Manufactured under one or more of these patents. U.S. Patents: 5332944, 5361215, 5550753, 5559720, 5,883,459, 6253227, 6282370, 6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2,
Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
40985_F 12-08-11
Jets 3
4
The Settings Screen
Pressing a “Button”
When instructions are given to “press a button” any of the following can be done:
• Navigate to the desired item on any Screen. When the desired item is highlighted, press the Select Button.
• Press the button for that device while on the Shortcuts Screen, if the device is one of the 4 functions available.
Programming, Etc.
The Settings Screen is where all programming and other spa behaviors are controlled.
This screen has several features that can be acted on directly. These features include Temp Range, Heat Mode, and Invert
Panel. When one of these items is highlighted, the Select Button is used to toggle between two settings.
All other menu items (with an arrow pointing to the right) go to another level in the menu.
Press-and-Hold
If an Up or Down button is pressed and held when an item in a Menu List is highlighted, the list can be scrolled quickly
from top to bottom. The scroll bar on the right side of the screen indicates the relative position of the highlighted item
in the list.
Settings
Back
Temp Range
Heat Mode
Time of Day
Filter Cycles
Light Cycle
Invert Panel
Lock
High
Ready
`
`
`
Normal
`
Dual Temperature Ranges (High vs. Low)
This system incorporates two temperature range settings with independent set temperatures. The specifi c range can be
selected on the Settings screen and is visible on the Main Screen in the upper right corner of the display.
These ranges can be used for various reasons, with a common use being a “ready to use” setting vs. a “vacation” setting.
Each range maintains its own set temperature as programmed by the user. This way, when a range is chosen, the spa will
heat to the set temperature associated with that range.
High Range can be set between 80°F and 104°F.
Low Range can be set between 50°F and 99°F.
More specifi c Temp Ranges may be determined by the Manufacturer.
Freeze Protection is active in either range.
Manufactured under one or more of these patents. U.S. Patents: 5332944, 5361215, 5550753, 5559720, 5,883,459, 6253227, 6282370, 6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2,
Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
40985_F 12-08-11
5
The Settings Screen – Continued
Heat Mode – Ready vs. Rest
In order for the spa to heat, a pump needs to circulate water through the heater. The pump that performs this function is
known as the “heater pump.”
The heater pump can be either a 2-speed pump (Pump 1) or a circulation pump.
If the heater pump is a 2-Speed Pump 1, READY Mode will circulate water every 1/2 hour, using Pump 1 Low, in order to
maintain a constant water temperature, heat as needed, and refresh the temperature display. This is known as “polling.”
REST Mode will only allow heating during programmed fi lter cycles. Since polling does not occur, the temperature display
may not show a current temperature until the heater pump has been running for a minute or two.
While Pump 1 High can be turned on and off, Pump 1 Low will run until set temperature is reached, or 1 hour has passed.
Circulation Mode (See Page 8, under Pumps, for other circulation modes)
If the spa is confi gured for 24HR circulation, the heater pump generally runs continuously. Since the heater pump is always
running, the spa will maintain set temperature and heat as needed in Ready Mode, without polling.
In Rest Mode, the spa will only heat to set temperature during programmed fi lter times, even though the water is being
fi ltered constantly when in Circulation Mode.
Settings
Back
Temp Range
Heat Mode
Time of Day
Filter Cycles
Light Cycle
Invert Panel
Lock
High
Ready
`
`
`
Normal
`
Ready-in-Rest Mode
READY/REST appears in the display if the spa is in Rest Mode and the Jets 1 Button is pressed. It is assumed that the spa
is being used and will heat to set temperature. While Pump 1 High can be turned on and off, Pump 1 Low will run until set
temperature is reached, or 1 hour has passed. After 1 hour, the System will revert to Rest Mode. This mode can also be reset
by entering the Settings Menu and changing the Heat Mode.
Manufactured under one or more of these patents. U.S. Patents: 5332944, 5361215, 5550753, 5559720, 5,883,459, 6253227, 6282370, 6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2,
Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
40985_F 12-08-11
6
Fill it up!
Preparation and Filling
Fill the spa to its correct operating level. Be sure to open all valves and jets in the plumbing system before fi lling to allow
as much air as possible to escape from the plumbing and the control system during the fi lling process.
After turning the power on at the main power panel, the top-side panel will display a splash, or startup screen.
Priming Mode – M019*
After the initial start-up sequence, the control will enter Priming Mode and display a Priming Mode screen. Only pump icons
appear on the priming mode screen. The system will automatically return to normal heating and fi ltering at the end of the
priming mode, which lasts 4-5 minutes. During the priming mode, the heater is disabled to allow the priming process to be
completed without the possibility of energizing the heater under low-fl ow or no-fl ow conditions. Nothing comes on automatically, but the pump(s) can be energized by selecting the “Jet” buttons. If the spa has a Circ Pump, it can be turned
on and off by pressing the “Circ Pump” button during Priming Mode. In
addition, if the spa has a Circ Pump, it can be activated by pressing the
dedicated “Light” button during Priming Mode when using a TP800.
Manually exit Priming Mode by pressing the “Exit” Button.
Priming the Pumps
As soon as the Priming Mode screeen appears on the panel, select the
“Jets 1” button once to start Pump 1 in low-speed and then again to
switch to high-speed. Also, select the other pumps, to turn them on.
The pumps should be running in high-speed to facilitate priming. If the
pumps have not primed after 2 minutes, and water is not fl owing from
the jets in the spa, do not allow the pumps to continue to run. Turn off
the pumps and repeat the process. Note: Turning the power off and back on again will initiate a new pump priming session.
Sometimes momentarily turning the pump off and on will help it to prime. Do not do this more than 5 times. If the pump(s)
will not prime, shut off the power to the spa and call for service.
Important: A pump should not be allowed to run without priming for more than 2 minutes. Under NO circumstances should
a pump be allowed to run without priming beyond the end of the 4-5 minute priming mode. Doing so may cause damage to
the pump and cause the system to energize the heater and go into an overheat condition.
Exit Jets 1 Jets 2 Jets 3 Circ
Priming Mode
Exiting Priming Mode
You can manually exit Priming Mode by navigating to the “Back” button on the Priming Mode Screen. Note that if you do
not manually exit the priming mode as described above, the priming mode will be automatically terminated after 4-5 minutes. Be sure that the pump(s) have been primed by this time.
Once the system has exited Priming Mode, the top-side panel will display the Main Screen, but the display will not show the
temperature yet, as shown below. This is because the system requires approximately 1 minute of water fl owing through the
heater to determine the water temperature and display it.
– – –°F – – –°C
*M019 is a Message Code. See Fault Log on Page 13.
Manufactured under one or more of these patents. U.S. Patents: 5332944, 5361215, 5550753, 5559720, 5,883,459, 6253227, 6282370, 6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2,
Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
40985_F 12-08-11
7
Loading...