(actuators, cell & remote display not included - order separately)
Operation Manual
for model
AQL-PLUS
AQL-PLUS-20
LINE
ROLS
www.goldlinecontrols.com
888-921-7665
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
!
!
!
When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
•
•
•
•
•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.
•SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
System Overview
Water
Air
Solar
Optional
Flow Switch
240 VAC
Power
Lights
Aux 1
Aux 2
Return Valves
Val ve 3
Heater
Chlorinator Cell
Circuit Breaker
Subpanel
Main Display
Keypad
Optional
Remote Display
Keypad
(maximum of three)
Wireless Base
Receiver
Temperature
Sensors
Relays
A
The Aqua Plus is a multifunction pool controller used to fully manage your pool/spa system. The Aqua Plus
can control pumps, valves, lighting, heaters, and chlorination. Although the Aqua Plus is easy to use, it is
important to completely read through this operating manual before attempting to operate the control.
Optional
Filter Pump
120/240V
Pool/Spa Suction &
Optional
NOTE: This manual assumes that the Aqua Plus has been wired and configured according to the Installation Manual. Aspects of the Aqua Plus that pertain to system setup are not covered in this manual.
Automation
The Aqua Plus can control up to 4 high voltage (120/240V) pieces of equipment, up to 3 automatic valve
actuators, and a conventional and solar heater. Both manual and automatic (programmed) operation are
24V Valve
ctuators
available. All of the control functions can be programmed at a display/keypad which is part of the main unit
(typically located near the pool equipment) or at one or more remote display/keypads.
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Table of Contents
System OverviewBlock Diagram.......................................................................1
WarrantyAqua Plus Warranty............................................................... 36
Chlorination
11:45A
Filter
Lights
Service
Menu
Aux 1
Aux 2
+
>
>
With the use of the included AQL-CL chlorination kit, the Aqua Plus is also an automatic chlorine generation system for pool and/or spa sanitization. If enabled (see Configuration Menu), this operation requires
a low concentration of salt (sodium chloride) in the pool/spa water. The Aqua Plus automatically converts
the salt into free chlorine which kills bacteria and algae in the pool/spa. Chlorine will revert back to sodium
chloride after killing bacteria. These reactions will continuously recycle, virtually eliminating the need to
add sanitizing chemicals to your pool/spa. The only time you may need to add more salt to the pool/spa
is when water is replenished due to backwashing, draining, or splashing (not evaporation).
The Aqua Plus is designed to handle the purification needs of most residential swimming pools up to
40,000 gallons (150,000 liters), or the needs of most commercial pools up to 25,000 gallons (95,000
liters). The AQ-PLUS-20 should be used for pools up to 20,000 gallons (75,000 liters). Check local
codes for other restrictions. The actual amount of chlorination required to properly sanitize a pool varies
due to bather load, rainfall, temperature, and the pool’s cleanliness.
For pools larger than 40,000 gallons, the Aqua Plus can control one or more Goldline Aqua Rite chlorinators to supplement chlorine production.
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.
Default Display
Turn power on at the main panel and turn the Aqua Plus control power circuit breaker on. The keypad will
show the default display. The default display alternates between the day/time, air and pool (or spa)
temperature, pool/spa sanitizer setting, and salt level. Under certain circumstances, additional displays
may be added to the default menu to inform you about system operation. Refer to the Programming Menu
Flowchart on page 6 to view all possible displays. The Aqua Plus will automatically scroll through all of
the available default menu displays or you can press “<” or “>” to manually scroll.
Saturday
Pool/Spa
2
Manual System Operation
Salt Level
3200ppm
Filter
Lights
Service
Aux 1
Aux 2
(On/Off)
Lights
(On/Off)
Aux 1
(On/Off)
Aux 2
(On/Off)
Heater Indicator
Val ve 3
Indicator
Check System
Indicator
Service Button
(main display only)
Set Day and Time
Wednesday 10:37P
+
Move to previous/next menuitem
+23.45 +6.75A
84°F 3200PPM
+
Instant Salt
3200 PPM(+=save)
Moveto previous/next menu item
+
Flow Switch
Flow
+
While the main objective of the Aqua Plus is to automate the operation of your pool/spa system, there may
be certain times when you want to override the automatic operation and control the equipment manually.
To operate the pool equipment manually while keeping the automation active, perform the following procedures. Note that if you turn a relay on manually, it will remain on until either you turn it off manually, or
the next time the programmed automatic operation would normally turn that relay off. Example: the filter
pump is programmed to run from 9:00A to 5:00P daily. If you turn the filter pump on manually at 8:00PM,
it will run continuously until the next day at 5:00PM at which time it will turn off and follow the normal
program from then on. Manually turning off a relay works in a similar fashion.
Display
Pool/Spa Button
(Pool/Spa/Spillover)
Filter Pump
Pool/Spa
Filter Pump
Single Speed Filter Pump: If the pump is currently off, press the FILTER button to turn on the pump.
Pressing the FILTER button again will turn off the pump. However, if there is a heater in the system, and
it is operating, and the “Heater Cooldown” feature is enabled (Configuration Menu) then: when you press
the FILTER button to turn off the filter, only the heater will turn off, the Filter LED will flash and the display
will indicate “Heater Cooldown”. At this point the filter pump will automatically turn off after 5 minutes of
heater cooldown operation. If you want to override the heater cooldown, simply press the FILTER button
again to turn off the filter pump.
Two Speed Filter Pump: If the pump is currently off, simply press the FILTER button to turn on high
speed operation of the filter pump. The “Filter” LED will illuminate continuously. Pressing the FILTER
button again will switch to low speed operation and the “Filter” LED will flash. If you attempt to switch to
low speed shortly after turning on high speed the filter pump will automatically remain in high speed for 3
minutes before switching to low speed to allow the pump to prime and establish normal water flow.
Freeze Protection: This function protects the pool, plumbing, and equipment against freeze damage. If
Freeze Protection is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the preset freeze protection
temperature (see Filter Pump Configuration), the Aqua Plus will turn on the filter pump to circulate the
water.
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Lights, Aux1 and Aux2 Outputs
Standard Relay: Manual operation of all 3 relays is identical. Assuming that the relay is currently off,
simply press the appropriate button to turn on the relay. If the relay does not turn on, it probably is due to
the “interlock” feature (which was set up in the Configuration Menu) being activated that requires the filter
pump to be running and the valves to be in the pool-only position. This protects pumps and other equipment from possible damage. If the controlled output is on, pressing the appropriate button again will turn
off the relay. Manual turn off is disabled if the “Freeze Protection” feature is enabled and the air temperature is less than the selected freeze temperature threshold.
Dimmer Relay: If Lights or an Aux output is configured as a dimmer, pressing the corresponding button
will generate a temporary display which shows the dimmer output level (Off - On 100%). Pushing the “+”
or “-” button changes the level in increments of 20%. When the desired output level is displayed, press the
corresponding button again to turn off the display and return to normal operation. When the Lights or Aux
output comes on again (either manually or automatically), the dimmer output level will be the same as the
last time that it was set.
Pool/Spa Valves
Pool-only or spa-only systems: The POOL/SPA button has no function.
Pool and Spa systems without spa spillover: In pool-only mode, the left LED next to the POOL/SPA
button is illuminated. Pressing the POOL/SPA button will switch the Aqua Plus to spa-only operation
(right LED illuminated). Pressing the POOL/SPA button again will switch back to pool-only. Note that
the filter pump will turn off while the pool/spa valves are turning.
Pool and Spa systems with spa spillover: In pool-only mode, the left LED next to the POOL/SPA
button is illuminated. Pressing the POOL/SPA button will switch the Aqua Plus to spa-only operation
(right LED illuminated). Pressing the POOL/SPA button again will switch to spa spillover operation (both
LED’s illuminated). Pressing the POOL/SPA button again will switch back to pool-only. Note that the
filter pump will turn off while the pool/spa valves are turning.
Service
The main unit keypad has a SERVICE key. This button is used primarily during servicing of the pool
equipment. If you want to completely disable the automatic operation and operate the system manually,
you can put the system into Service or Service-Timed mode by pressing the SERVICE button. Pressing
the SERVICE button once will switch the system into service mode which means that all automatic functions are disabled, and the remote display/keypads are disabled (except for manual turn off for emergencies). The red SERVICE LED will be illuminated and the Aqua Plus will remain in this mode of operation
until manually taken out of service mode.
Pressing the SERVICE button again will cause the Aqua Plus to switch to service-timed mode which is
very similar to service mode, except that the Aqua Plus will automatically return to normal operation after
3 hours. During service timed operation, the “Service” LED will flash and the time remaining will be
displayed on the remote display/keypad(s).
Pressing the SERVICE button again, will return the Aqua Plus to normal (automatic) operation. See Troubleshooting/Diagnostic Information (page 30) for more information about the service modes.
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Automatic System Operation
>
>
>
>
Menu
Menu Button
Adust
Select Desired Menu
Select Items from
>
+
The Aqua Plus controls most of your pool equipment automatically in order to minimize the time spent
working on your pool. Most of the pool equipment can be programmed to operate on a timeclock basis.
In addition, the desired pool and spa temperatures and pool and spa chlorinator settings can be programmed. This section will guide you on how to program the automatic operation for each function.
The programming of automatic functions can be performed at either the main display/keypad located at the
pool equipment pad or the in-home remote display/keypad.
Using the programming buttons
There are 5 buttons on each keypad that are used for programming (refer to diagram).
Display
Settings
+
There are 4 steps to programming any function:
1.
2.
3.Once a menu item has been selected above, the current setting/selection will ap-
Menu
Menu
>
“<” and “>” Buttons
a Menu
“+” and “-” Buttons
Press the “MENU” button to get to the desired menu. Multiple pushes of the
button will rotate through all 5 menus and return to the starting point.
Press either key to scroll through the various items in the selected menu. Multiple
pushes of the button will rotate through all menu items and return to the starting
point. Only menu items that are applicable to your pool will appear. (Example: if
you don’t have a spa, then no spa related menu items will appear).
pear (flashing) on the display. Use the “+” and/or “-” keys to change this selection. Sometimes “+” and “-“ will adjust a value up or down (example: heater
temperature setting or timeclock on/off time). In this case, pushing the “+” or “-”
will change the value by one increment and holding the “+” or “-” button in for
more than one second will make the values auto scroll. In other cases, the “+” and
“-“ may toggle between 2 options (example: turning superchlorination ON or
OFF).
4.
Menu
After you have adjusted the item to the desired value, simply move on to the next
menu item to “lock in” your new setting. The Aqua Plus memory will maintain the
setting, even if power is removed for an extended period.
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Programming Menu Flowchart
A
A
The Aqua Plus’s five menus have many items in each menu that allow you to customize the operation of
your pool/spa equipment. The chart below shows the Aqua Plus’s five menus as well as each menu’s
specific settings
denotes conditional items
qua Plus only
qua Plus only
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The Default Menu is a series of informative displays (temperatures, salt levels, chlorinator settings, etc.)
Spa Heater1
102°F
+
Adjust the desired spa temperature (Off, 65°F, 66°F, ...103°F, 104°F, Off)
Move to previous/next menu item
Pool Heater1
Off
+
Adjust the desired pool temperature (Off, 65°F, 66°F, ...103°F, 104°F, Off)
Move to previous/next menu item
Spa Solar
104°F
+
Adjust the desired spa temperature (Off, 65°F, 66°F, ...103°F, 104°F, Off)
Move to previous/next menu item
POUNDS and (Kg) OF STABILIZER(CYANURIC ACID) NEEDED FOR 80 PPM
Gallons and (Liters) of Pool/Spawater
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)
8.0
(3.6)
9.4
(4.3)
6.7
(4.3)
9.4
(4.3)
10.7
(4.9)
12.0
(5.4)
12.0
(5.4)
13.4
(6.1)
14.7
(6.7)
21.3
(9.7)
16.0
(7.3)
22.7
(10.3)
18.7
(8.5)
25.3
(11.5)
20.0
(9.1)
26.7
(12.0)
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
(10.0)
17.2
(8.0)
23.3
(10.5)
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
(8.1)
14.0
(6.4)
19.0
(8.6)
15.0
(6.8)
20.0
(9.0)
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
(6.7)
11.7
(5.2)
15.8
(7.1)
12.5
(5.6)
16.7
(7.5)
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
(5.4)
9.3
(4.2)
12.7
(5.7)
10.0
(4.5)
13.3
(6.0)
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
(4.1)
7.0
(3.2)
9.5
(4.3)
7.5
(3.4)
10.0
(4.5)
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)
4.7
(2.1)
6.3
(2.8)
5.0
(2.3)
6.7
(3.0)
1.0
(.45)
0.7
(.45)
1.2
(.54)
0.8
(.54)
1.4
(.64)
1.5
(.68)
1.7
(.77)
1.8
(.82)
2.7
(1.2)
2.2
(1.0)
3.0
(1.3)
2.3
(1.1)
3.2
(1.4)
2.5
(1.2)
3.3
(1.5)
0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
with nothing to set. The Aqua Plus will automatically switch to the default menu when no keys have been
pressed for 2 minutes and will then scroll through each display.
The Settings Menu and the Timers Menu are the menus you will be using most often to adjust the operation
of your pool. The Configuration Menu is used when the system is installed and defines what equipment is
connected to each output and the operational logic that will control the equipment. This menu is normally
“locked” and should only be used by a pool professional. Details regarding the Configuration menu are
included in both the Operation and the Installation Manual.
The “Diagnostic Menu” is primarily intended for the service technician and contains information and details
about the system operation that are helpful in troubleshooting, if problems occur.
Settings Menu
The Settings Menu allows you to set all system operating parameters except the timeclock and countdown
timers which are part of the Timers Menu.
>
>
The spa heater setting will only appear if the system has been setup for “spa only” or “pool
and spa” operation and the heater control is enabled. The heater will turn on whenever the
pool/spa valves are in the “spa only” position and the filter pump is running and the spa
water temperature is less than the desired temperature setting. If you have both solar heat
and a conventional heater and the solar priority option is selected (Configuration Menu),
then the conventional heater will only operate when solar heat is NOT available.
>
>
The pool heater setting will only appear if the system has been setup for “pool only” or “pool
and spa” operation and the heater control is enabled. The heater will turn on whenever the
pool/spa valves are in the “pool only” or “spa spillover” position and the filter pump is
running and the pool water temperature is less than the desired temperature setting. If you
have both solar heat and a conventional heater and the solar priority option is selected
(Configuration Menu), then the conventional heater will only operate when solar heat is
NOT available.
>
>
The spa solar setting will only appear if the system has been setup for “spa only” or “pool
and spa” operation and the solar control is enabled. The solar system will turn on whenever
the pool/spa valves are in the “spa only” position and the filter pump is running and the spa
water temperature is less than the desired temperature setting and solar heat is available.
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Pool Solar
88°F
+
>
Adjust the desired pool temperature (Off, 65°F, 66°F, ...103°F, 104°F, Off)
Move to previous/next menu item
Super Chlorinate
On
+
Spa Chlorinator
3%
+
Move to previous/next menu item
Pool Chlorinator
60%
+
Move to previous/next menu item
>
The pool solar setting will only appear if the system has been setup for “pool only” or “pool
and spa” operation and the solar control is enabled. The solar system will turn on whenever
the pool/spa valves are in the “pool only” or “spa spillover” position and the filter pump is
running and the pool water temperature is less than the desired temperature setting and solar
heat is available.
Turn super chlorinate on or off
>
Move to previous/next menu item
>
This setting will only appear if “chlorinator” is enabled. When you have an unusually high
bather load, a large amount of rain, a cloudy water condition, or any other condition that
requires a large amount of chlorine to be introduced to the pool, activate the Aqua Plus
Super-Chlorinate function. The Aqua Plus will turn on the filter pump, set the pool/spa
valves to the correct position, and set the chlorine generator to maximum output. The
superchlorinate function will continue for the programmed number of hours (see Timers/
Super Chlorinate Hours below) overriding the normal filter pump timeclock settings. At the
end of the super chlorinate period, the pool will return to normal operation.
If you manually turn off the filter pump (using the “Filter” button on any display/keypad),
the super chlorinate function terminates. When you turn the filter pump back on, super
chlorinate will resume for the balance of the programmed number of hours.
Adjust the desired chlorinator output for spa (0,1,2,3...9,10,15,20...95,100%)
>
>
This setting will appear only if the system has been setup for “chlorinator” and “spa only”
or “pool and spa”. It will determine the chlorinator output when the system is operating in
spa-only mode. The actual amount of chlorine introduced into the spa is determined by: this
setting, the amount of time the pool operates in spa-only mode, the water temperature, and
the amount of salt in the water. If the filter pump is running due to the freeze protection
feature, then the chlorinator will not operate during this time.
Adjust the desired chlorinator output for pool (0,1,2,3...9,10,15,20...95,100%)
>
>
This setting will appear only if the system has been setup for “pool only” or “pool and spa”.
It will determine the chlorinator output when the system is operating in pool-only or spa
spillover modes. The actual amount of chlorine introduced into the pool is determined by:
this setting, the amount of time the filter pump is running, the water temperature, and the
amount of salt in the water. If the filter pump is running due to the freeze protection feature,
then the chlorinator will not operate during this time.
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Set Day andTime
Wednesday 10:37P
+
>
>
Adjust the current day of the week
Move to hours setting
Set Day and Time
10:37P
+
>
>
Adjust the current day of the week
Move to hours setting
Set Day and Time
Set Day and Time
+
+
>
>
Adjust the current hour (including AM/PM, if applicable)
Adjust the current minute
Move to minutes setting
Move to previous/next menu item
37
Wednesday
Wednesday
10: P
Display Light
On for 60 sec.
+
Move to previous/next menu item
+
Beeper
Enabled
Move to previous/next menu item
Teach Wireless
+ to start
Teach
Successful
Wireless
Teach
NOT Successful
Wireless
Teach Wireless
Base NOT Found
Press and hold
wireless button
menu item
menu item
menu item
menu item
+
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
Gallons
Liters
Rectangular
Round
Oval
Diameter xDiameter xAverage Depthx5.9
Length xWidth xAverage Depthx 6.7
Length x Width x Average Depth x 7.5
Average Depthx 785
Length x Width x Average Depth x 893
Length x Width x Average Depth x 1000
>
>
Use this function to set the current day of the week and time. These values are used for all
the automatic timeclock functions of the Aqua Plus and are also displayed as part of the
default menu.
The Aqua Plus is designed to keep the clock running during power outages lasting less than
7 days. If power has been off for longer than 7 days, then the time may have to be reset.
Toggle between Always On and On for 60 sec.
>
>
This function controls the backlight on the display. If the “60 seconds” option is selected,
then the backlight will automatically turn off 60 seconds after the last key is pressed and will
stay off until next time a key is pressed.
Note that the Display Light selection only applies to the display keypad that you are currently
using. Other display/keypads will not be affected. In other words, you need to individually
set this option for each display/keypad in the system.
Toggle between Beeper Enabled (default) and Disabled
>
>
When “Enabled”, the keypad will beep every time a key is pressed. If this is not desired,
select “Disabled”.
This function only applies to the display/keypad that you are currently using. You need to
set this option for each display/keypad in your system.
NOTE: This function is not supported on all display/keypads. If the “Enabled” selection is
not blinking, then the current software revision of that particular keypad/display does not
support the option and it will default to Beeper Enabled.
Push to start process
Move to previous/next
Press any button on wireless remote
Move to previous/next
Move to previous/next
Move to previous/next
This menu will only appear if a wireless base station is connected to the Aqua Plus. Perform
this procedure each time a wireless remote control is added to the Aqua Plus system. During
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