HAYWARD AQ-CO-HOMENET installation Guide

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hayward could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

Industry Canada Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

The term “IC” before the certification / registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

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Web-Based Pool Control Interface

Installation Manual

AQ-CO-HOMENET

www.hayward-pool.com

The Aqua Connect Home Network (ACHN) is a communications gateway that allows

a Hayward pool controller to connect to a home network and, if desired, the Internet.

HOME NETWORK: Any home PC connected through the same router as the ACHN can become a pool control terminal. This is accessible via any web browser and does not require special software to be installed on the PC. This is known as “local server” functionality.

INTERNET: If the home has a full time (24/7) Internet connection, then the ACHN will communicate with the Aqua Connect website. Via an active login account on the Aqua Connect website, the homeowner is able to monitor and control their pool from any Internet enabled computer, anywhere. This is known as “web client” functionality.

Installation

Before attempting to install the ACHN, verify compatibility with your system.

Compatibility

The ACHN is compatible with all Pro Logic and Aqua Plus controls operating with software revision r4.20 or higher and Aqua Rite Pro controls operating with software revision r1.20 or higher. To verify software revision, perform the following:

Pro Logic - Press the MENU button (possibly multiple times) until “Diagnostic Menu“ is displayed. Press the ">" or "<" keys (possibly multiple times) until the main software revision level is displayed (the revision should be 4.20 or higher).

Aqua Rite Pro - Press the INFO button and then press the ">" or "<" keys (possibly multiple times) until the main software revision level is displayed (the revision should be

1.20 or higher).

Installation Requirements

Pool Controller

To communicate with the ACHN, an AQL2-BASE-RF Wireless Base Station must be connected to the Pro Logic or Aqua Rite Pro. The older AQL-BASE-RF is not supported and cannot be used.

Home Network

NOTE: The ACHN must never be installed outdoors or in a damp or wet environment.

The ACHN connects directly to the home network's router. The router must have DHCP enabled and an available ethernet port for the ACHN. A 5ft long CAT5e network cable is provided or a longer equivalent cable can be used. If using a wireless router, the ACHN must be located at least 2ft away to prevent interference. Determine the best location that allows for a hardwire connection to the router and minimizes the obstructions between the ACHN and the pool control's AQL2-BASE-RF.

LIMITED WARRANTY (effective 04/01/09) Hayward/Goldline warrants its Pro Logic and E-Command pool automation products as well as its Aqua Rite, Aqua Rite Pro, Aqua Plus and SwimPure chlorination products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of three (3) years. Hayward/Goldline also warrants its Aqua Trol chlorination products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year. These warranties are applicable from the initial date of installation on private residential swimming pools in the US and Canada.

Hayward/Goldline warrants all the above-identified pool automation and chlorination products installed on commercial swimming pools and on swimming pools outside of the US and Canada for a period of one (1) year. Likewise, Hayward/Goldline warrants all accessories and replacement parts for the above-identified pool automation and chlorination products for a period of one (1) year. Each of these warranties is not transferable and applies only to the original owner.

Proof of purchase is required for warranty service. If written proof of purchase is not provided, the manufacturing date code will be the sole determinant of the date of installation of the product. To obtain warranty service or repair, please contact the place of purchase or the nearest Hayward/Goldline authorized warranty service center. For more information on authorized service centers please contact the Hayward/Goldline Technical Service Support Center (61 Whitecap Road, North Kingstown RI, 02852) or visit the Goldline web site at www.goldlinecontrols.com or the Hayward website at www.haywardnet.com.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:

1. Material supplied or workmanship performed by others in process of installation.

2. Damage resulting from improper installation including installation on pools larger than the product rating.

3. Problems resulting from failure to install, operate or maintain the product(s) in accordance with the recommendations contained in the owners manual(s).

4. Problems resulting from failure to maintain pool water chemistry in accordance with the recommendations in the owners manual(s).

5. Problems resulting from tampering, accident, abuse, negligence, unauthorized repairs or alternations, fire, flood, lightning, freezing, external water, degradation of natural stone used in or immediately adjacent to a pool or spa, war or acts of God.

DISCLAIMER. THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTIES ABOVE CONSTITUTE THE ENTIRE WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE ABOVE-IDENTIFIED HAYWARD/ GOLDLINE POOL AUTOMATION AND CHLORINATION PRODUCTS AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS OF EQUIPMENT, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE, COSTS OF RENTING REPLACEMENTS, AND OTHER ADDITIONAL EXPENSES, EVEN IF THE SELLER HAD BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

NO WHOLESALER, AGENT, DEALER, CONTRACTOR OR OTHER PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE, SUPPLEMENT OR MODIFY ANY WARRANTY ON BEHALF OF HAYWARD/GOLDLINE.

THESE WARRANTIES ARE VOID IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN ALTERED IN ANY WAY AFTER LEAVING THE FACTORY. FOR THE ABOVE-IDENTIFIED CHLORINATION PRODUCTS, THESE WARRANTIES ALSO ARE VOID IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, YOU USE A REPLACEMENT CHLORINATOR CELL OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED, NEW HAYWARD/GOLDLINE CHLORINATOR CELL PURCHASED FROM HAYWARD/GOLDLINE. IF A WARRANTY BECOMES VOID, YOU STILL MAY PURCHASE SERVICE AND/OR TELEPHONE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT THE THEN CURRENT TIME AND MATERIAL RATES.

• Why is the local server so much faster than the web site? The communication

delays for the local server are much smaller than those needed to access the Remote Control page on the web site.

• Which browsers have been tested with the local server? Internet Explorer 8 (IE8)

and Firefox (3.0.16). An update is available with a change that is needed to use the local server with IE7 and IE6 browsers. The update may be requested from aquaconnectsupport@haywardnet.com.

• What do I do if the local server stops responding? If the local server hangs up,

refresh the browser window. For IE and Firefox this can be done using the F5 key. If the refresh does not work, restart the browser. If this does not work close your browser and cycle power to the ACHN.

• The local server does not update its display and button pushes do not seem to

change status of the associated LEDs. Internet Explorer version 6 and 7 will not

work without updating the local server software. Another potential problem is that JavaScript might be disabled on your unit.

If you have any questions please contact Haywardat aquaconnectsupport@haywardnet.com.

Installation Steps

Installation of the ACHN requires that you perform the following steps:

• Install AQL2-BASE-RF Base Station if not already on your pool controller

• Train the ACHN to the Pool Controller

• Perform RF range test

• Connect the ACHN to Home Network

• Setup local server functionality

• Setup web client functionality (if desired)

Install AQL2-BASE-RF Base Station

The ACHN requires an AQL2-BASE-RF base station to be installed on your pool controller. If the Pro Logic or Aqua Rite Pro doesn't already have an AQL2-BASE-RF, one must be installed. They can be purchased at your local Hayward dealer. Follow the included instructions for proper installation.

Training the ACHN

The ACHN requires "training" before connecting to your home network. To train the ACHN, bring it close to the pool controller and power it using a nearby outlet. We want to ensure a good solid RF (radio frequency) connection to the pool controller. Now perform the following steps:

The AQL2-BASE-RF attached to the pool controller has a unique ID code that ensures that your ACHN will not affect other systems in the neighborhood, and likewise, their remotes will not affect your system. To teach the ID code to the ACHN:

Settings

Teach Wireless:

+ to start

Press and hold

Wireless button

Teach Wireless:

Successful

Training is complete. You can now perform an RF range test.

a. Press the “Menu” button (possibly multiple

times) until “Settings Menu” is displayed.

b. Press “<“ or “>” (again, possibly multiple

times) until “Teach Wireless” is displayed.

c. Press the “+” button. The pool controller

should now say "Press and hold Wireless button".

d. Depress the Teach button on the ACHN and

continue to hold it down. For the first 3 seconds all 4 ACHN LEDs will be off. For the next 3 seconds all 4 LEDs will begin to blink in unison. Continue to hold the Teach button down until all 4 LEDs are on solid. At this point you must release the Teach button.

e. Upon release of the Teach button you should

see rapid blinking of the RF LED on the ACHN (the topmost LED); this rapid blinking indicates that Teach Mode has been entered.

f. The pool controller should then report “Teach

Wireless: Successful”. After this, the RF LED on the ACHN should always be ON.

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