Hayward OnCommand®, ONCOM, ONCOM-ACT, ONCOM-RC, ONCOM-ACT-RC Operation Manual
Hayward
OnCommand
Automation
Operation Manual
for models
ONCOM
ONCOM-ACT
ONCOM-RC
ONCOM-ACT-RC
www.hayward.com
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
• A wire connector is provided on this unit to connect a minimum 8 AWG (8.4
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.
mm) solid copper conductor between this unit and any metal equipment,
metal enclosures of electrical equipment, metal water pipe, or conduit within
5 feet (1.5m) of the unit, to connect the equipment assembly or spa to a
circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter.
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Table of Contents
System Overview Block Diagram....................................................................... 1
Automation............................................................................. 1
Manual System Filter Pump............................................................................. 2
Operation Lights and Aux Outputs.......................................................... 3
Pool/Spa Valves..................................................................... 3
Service.................................................................................... 3
Automatic System Using the Programming Buttons.......................................... 4
Operation Programming Menu Flow Chart........................................... 5
(Programming) Settings Menu........................................................................ 6
Timers Menu.......................................................................... 9
Configuration Menu............................................................... 13
Quick “How To” Operate the Spa - Manually.................................................. 22
Guide Operate the Spa - Automatically.......................................... 22
Set the Heater Temperature................................................. 23
Set the Chlorinator Output ................................................... 23
Start/Stop Superchlorination................................................ 23
Program a Timeclock............................................................ 23
Program a Countdown Timer............................................... 23
Enter/Exit Service Mode....................................................... 24
Troubleshooting & Service Mode ....................................................................... 24
Diagnostic Information Check System Indicator........................................................ 24
Diagnostic Menu................................................................... 25
Salt Level............................................................................... 25
Water, Air, Solar Temperature.............................................. 25
Software Revision................................................................. 26
Warranty OnCommand Warranty......................................................... 28
System Overview
Water
Air
Solar
120 VAC
Lights
Aux 1
Aux 2
Pool/Spa Suction
Return Valves&
Val ve 3
Heater
Main Display
Keypad on Panel
Optional
Wireless Base
Receiver
Optional
External Chlorinator
(requires Aqua Rite)
Temperature
Sensors
Relays
24V Valve
Actuators
Spaside Remote
LDLINE
CONTROLS INC.
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POOL SPA
ON OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
VALVES
FILTER
HEATER
LIGHTS
AUX1
AUX2
Main Software
Revision 1.00
Display Software
Revision 3.12
Filter VSC
Software r1.00
Filter Bridge
Software r1.00
RF Base Software
r1.20 ID:1234
No function
No function
No function
No function
No function
The OnCommand is a multifunction pool controller used to fully manage your pool/spa system. The OnCommand
can control pumps, valves, lighting, heaters, and chlorination. Although the OnCommand is easy to use, it is
important to completely read through this operating manual before attempting to operate the control.
Optional Wireless
Filter Pump
120/240V
Power
NOTE: This manual assumes that the OnCommand has been wired and configured according to the Installation
Manual. Aspects of the OnCommand that pertain to system setup are not covered in this manual.
Automation
The OnCommand 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 available.
All of the control functions are programmed at the unit’s display/keypad. Although the OnCommand has no builtin chlorinator feature, it can control an external Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator.
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Manual System Operation
Filter Pump
(On/Off)
Lights
(On/Off)
Aux 1
(On/Off)
Aux 2
(On/Off)
Pool/Spa Button
(Pool/Spa/Spillover)
Valve 3
Indicator
Check System
Indicator
Service Button
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Salt Level
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Turn the power on at the main panel and turn the OnCommand 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.
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 5 to view all possible displays. The OnCommand
will automatically scroll through all of the available default menu displays or you can press “<” or “>” to manually
scroll.
While the main objective of the OnCommand 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
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 or Variable 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. Note that if the pump
has been off for more than 30 seconds, it will run at high(est) speed for 3 minutes regardless of selection. This high
speed operation helps 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 Configuration), the OnCommand will turn on the filter pump to circulate the water.
Heater Indicator
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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 OnCommand 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 OnCommand 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 OnCommand will remain in this mode of operation until manually taken out of service mode.
Pressing the SERVICE button again will cause the OnCommand to switch to service-timed mode which is very
similar to service mode, except that the OnCommand 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 OnCommand to normal (automatic) operation. See Troubleshooting/Diagnostic Information (page 25) for more information about the service modes.
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Automatic System Operation
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to adjust settings
select the desired menu
Use “<” and “>” Buttons to
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The OnCommand 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 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).
Use the “MENU” Button to
Use “+” and “-” Buttons
select items from a menu
There are 4 steps to programming any function:
1. Press the “MENU” button to get to the desired menu. Multiple pushes of the button will
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rotate through all 6 menus and return to the starting point.
2. 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).
3. Once a menu item has been selected above, the current setting/selection will appear (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. After you have adjusted the item to the desired value, simply move on to the next menu
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item to “lock in” your new setting. The OnCommand memory will maintain the setting,
even if power is removed for an extended period.
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Programming Menu Flowchart
Remote Menus
Enabled
Toggle between Enabled (default) and Disabled Remote Menus
Move to previous/next configuration menu
All Timeclocks
7-day
Move to previous/next configuration menu
Time Format
12 hour AM/PM
Units
ºF and PPM
Move to previous/next configuration menu
Move to previous/next configuration menu
Toggle between ºF and PPM (default) and ºC and g/L (Metric) options
Reset Config. to
Default Press +
Are you sure?
+ to proceed
Config. reset
Confirmed
Reset all configuration parameters
Move to previous/next configuration
Move to previous/next menu (config. not reset)
Move to previous/next configuration menu
12 hour or 24 hour time format
ºF or ºC
reset to default
default 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
filter speed
settings menu
spa heater temperature
pool heater temperature
spa solar temperature
pool solar temperature
superchlorinate
spa chlorinator setting
pool chlorinator setting
spa high/low speed
pool high/low speed
day and time
backlit display light
beeper
teach wireless r emote
wireless channel
timers menu
pool filter pump
spa
lights
aux1
aux2
valve3
superchlorinate
diagnostic menu
salt level
water sensor
air sensor
solar sensor
main software revision
display software revision
filter bridge/vsc software revision
RF base software revision
configuration menu
chlorinator
pool/spa
filter
heater
solar
lights
aux1
aux2
valve3
remote menus
7-day or weekend/weekday timeclock
The OnCommand’s five menus have many items that allow you to customize the operation of your pool/spa
equipment. The chart below shows the OnCommand’s menus as well as each menu’s specific settings.
denotes conditional items
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The Default Menu is a series of informative displays with nothing to set. The OnCommand will automatically
Spa Heater
Off
Adjust the desired spa temperature (Off, 65°F, 66°F, ...103°F, 104°F, Off)
Move to previous/next menu item
Pool Heater
Off
Move to previous/next menu item
Spa Solar
102°F
Adjust the desired spa temperature (Off, 65°F, 66°F, ...103°F, 104°F, Off)
Move to previous/next menu item
Pool Solar
88°F
Move to previous/next menu item
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.
Adjust the desired pool temperature (Off, 65°F, 66°F, ...103°F, 104°F, Off)
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.
Adjust the desired pool temperature (Off, 65°F, 66°F, ...103°F, 104°F, Off)
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.
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Super Chlorinate
Off
Turn super chlorinate on or off
Spa Chlorinator
3%
Move to previous/next menu item
Pool Chlorinator
60%
Move to previous/next menu item
Spa High Speed
100%
Adjust the desired high speed for variable speed operation
Move to previous/next menu item
Spa Low Speed
50%
Adjust the desired low speed for variable speed operation
Move to previous/next menu item
Pool High Speed
100%
Adjust the desired high speed for variable speed operation
Move to previous/next menu item
Move to previous/next menu item
This display only appears if the external 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
OnCommand Super Chlorinate function. The OnCommand will turn on the filter pump, set the pool/
spa valves to the correct position, and set the external chlorine generator to maximum output. The
super chlorinate 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 external chlorinator and “spa only” or
“pool and spa”. It will determine the external chlorinator output when the system is operating in spaonly 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 external chlorinator and “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.
This setting will appear if “pool only” is not selected and variable speed filter pump is enabled. This
setting determines the speed of the pump during high speed spa operation. This value can be set from
20% to “Highest Speed” in 5% increments. “Highest Speed” is default.
This setting will appear if “pool only” is not selected and variable speed filter pump is enabled. This
setting determines the speed of the pump during low speed spa operation. This value can be set from
“Lowest Speed” to 50% in 5% increments. 50% is default.
This setting will appear if “spa only” is not selected and variable speed filter pump is enabled. This
setting determines the speed of the pump during high speed pool or spillover operation. This value
can be set from 20% to “Highest Speed” in 5% increments. “Highest Speed” is default.
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