Jandy PS4, PS6, PS8, P4, P8 Installation Manual

Installation Data

Installation Man u al

AquaLink® RS

PDA - Pool Digital
Assistant

Pool/Spa Combination Systems and
Pool Only/Spa Only Systems
(Models PS4, PS6, PS8, P4, and P8)

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by a pro fes sion al pool/spa service
technician. The procedures in this manual must be followed ex act ly. Failure to follow warning notices
and instructions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death.

ATTENTION

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.

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 to an electrical source on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

Modifi cations made to this equipment, which are not authorized by the manufacturer, may void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.

H0572200A

Table of Contents

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Section 1. Important Safety Instructions ........... 4

Section 2. System Overview ............................. 6

2.1 Package Contents ............................. 6

2.2 System Component Specifi cations

and Dimensions ................................ 7

2.3 Basic Plumbing ................................ 8

Section 3. Installation ........................................ 10

3.1 Power Center Mounting ................... 10

3.2 High Voltage Wiring ........................ 10

3.3 Low Voltage Wiring ......................... 14

3.4 Heater Connection ........................... 15

3.5 Temperature Sensors ........................ 18

3.6 Jandy Valve Actuators ...................... 18

3.7 PDA Transceiver J-box Installation . 18

Section 4. System Startup .................................. 20

4.1 Handheld Remote Programming ...... 20

4.2 Restarting the System

(Clear Memory) Menu ..................... 23

4.3 PDA System Defaults and

General Modes ................................. 23

4.4 PDA Handheld Remote Menu

Flow Chart ....................................... 25

Section 5. Troubleshooting ................................ 26

5.1 PDA Quick Troubleshooting Guide . 26

Section 6. Power Center Wiring Diagram ......... 28

Section 7. Power Center PCB DIP Switch

Settings ............................................. 29

7.1 DIP Switch Functions ...................... 29

7.2 DIP Switch Settings for Pool and

Spa Combination .............................. 30

7.3 DIP Switch Settings for Pool or

Spa Only........................................... 31

Section 8. General, Water Feature and

Light Aux Labels .............................. 32

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION RECORD

DATE OF INSTALLATION
INSTALLER INFORMATION

INITIAL PRESSURE GAUGE READING (WITH CLEAN FILTER)

PUMP MODEL

FILTER MODEL

PDA MODEL SERIAL NUMBER

NOTES:

HORSEPOWER

SERIAL NUMBER

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Section 1. Important Safety Instructions

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

LIRE LA NOTICE TECHNIQUE.

All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all national, state, and
local codes.
followed, including the following:

To reduce the risk of injury, do not remove the suction fittings of your spa or hot tub. Never operate a spa or hot
tub if the suction fittings are broken or missing. Never replace a suction fitting with one rated less than the flow rate

marked on the equipment assembly.

Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature
of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6° F. The symptoms of
hyperthermia include dizziness, fainting, drowsiness, lethargy, and an increase in the internal temperature of the
body. The effects of hyperthermia include: 1) unawareness of impending danger; 2) failure to perceive heat; 3)
failure to recognize the need to exit spa; 4) physical inability to exit spa; 5) fetal damage in pregnant women; 6)
unconsciousness resulting in a danger of drowning.

When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be

DANGER

WARNING

WARNING

To Reduce the Risk of Injury -

a) The water in a spa should never exceed 104°F (40°C). Water temperatures between 100°F (38°C) and

104°F (40°C) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for young
children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes.

b) Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during the early months of

pregnancy, pregnant or possibly pregnant women should limit spa water temperatures to 100°F (38°C).

c) Before entering a spa or hot tub, the user should measure the water temperature with an accurate

thermometer since the tolerance of water temperature-regulating devices varies.

d) The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa or hot tub use may lead to unconsciousness with

the possibility of drowning.

e) Obese persons and persons with a history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory system

problems, or diabetes should consult a physician before using a spa.

f) Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa or hot tub since some medication

may induce drowsines while other medication may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.

WARNING

Risk of electric shock - Install the power center at least five (5) feet (152.4cm) from the inside wall of the pool

and/or hot tub using non-metallic plumbing. Canadian installations must be at least three (3) meters from the
water.

Children should not use spas or hot tubs without adult supervision.
Do not use spas or hot tubs unless all suction guards are installed to prevent body and hair entrapment.
People using medications and/or having an adverse medical history should consult a physician before using a spa

or hot tub.

AVERTISSEMENT

Danger d'electrocution - Les installations Canadiennes doivent se trouver à au moins trois (3) mètres de l’eau.
Ne pas laisser les enfants utiliser une cuve de relaxation sans surveillance.
Pour éviter que les cheveux ou une partie du corps puissent être aspirés, ne pas utiliser une cuve de relaxation si

les grilles de prise d'aspiration ne sont pas toutes en place.
Les personnes qui prennent des médicaments ou ont des problèmes de santé devraient consulter un médecin

avant d’utiliser une cuve de relaxation.

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WARNING

People with infectious diseases should not use a spa or hot tub.
To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the spa or hot tub.
Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a spa or hot tub to avoid unconsciousness and possible

drowning.
Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult a physician before using a spa or hot tub.
Water temperature in excess of 100°F/38°C may be injurious to your health.
Before entering a spa or hot tub measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer.
Do not use a spa or hot tub immediately following strenuous exercise.
Prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub may be injurious to your health.
Do not permit any electric appliance (such as a light, telephone, radio, or television) within 5 feet (1.5 m) of a spa

or hot tub.
The use of alcohol, drugs or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas.
Water temperature in excess of 100°F/38°C may be hazardous to your health.

AVERTISSEMENT

Les personnes atteintes de maladies infectieuses ne devraient pas utiliser une cuve de relaxation.
Pour éviter des blessures, user de prudence en entrant dans une cuve de relaxation et en sortant.
Pour éviter l’évanouissement et la noyade éventuelle, ne prendre ni drougue ni alcool avant d’utiliser une cuve de

relaxation ni quand on s’y trouve.
Les femmes enceintes, que leur grossesse soit confi rmée ou non, devraient consulter un médecin avant d’utiliser

une cuve de relaxation.
Il peut être dangereux pour la santé de se plonger dans de l’eau à plus de 38°C/100°F.
Avant d’utiliser une cuve de relaxation mesurer la témperature de l’eau à l’aide d’un thermomètre précis.
Ne pas utiliser une cuve de relaxation immédiatement après un exercice fatigant.
L’utilisation prolongée d’une cuve de relaxation peut être dangereuse pur la santé.
Ne pas placer d'appareil électrique (luminaire, téléphone, radio, téléviseur, etc) à moins de 1.5m de cette cuve de

relaxation.
La consommation d’alcool ou de drogue augmente considérablement les risques d’hyperthermie mortelle dans

une cuve de relaxation.
Il peut etrê dangereux pour la santé de se plonger dans de l’eau à plus de 38°C/100°F.

WARNING

To avoid injury ensure that you use this control system to control only packaged pool/spa heaters which have built­in operating and high limit controls to limit water temperature for pool/spa applications. This device should not be
relied upon as a safety limit control.

CAUTION

A terminal bar marked "GROUND" is provided within the power center. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
connect this terminal bar to the grounding terminal of your electric service or supply panel with a continuous
copper conductor having green insulation and one that is equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this
equipment, but no smaller than no. 12 AWG (3.3mm). In addition, a second wire connector should be bonded with
a no. 8 AWG (4.115mm) copper wire to any metal ladders, water pipes, or other metal within five (5) feet (1.52m)

of the tub.

CAUTION

A ground-fault circuit-interrupter must be provided if this device is used to control underwater lighting fixtures. The
conductors on the load side of the ground-fault circuit-interrupter shall not occupy conduit, boxes, or enclosures
containing other conductors unless the additional conductors are also protected by a ground-fault circuit­interrupter. Refer to local codes for complete details.

Attention installer: Install to provide drainage of compartment for electrical components.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Section 2. System Overview

2.1 Package Contents

All Jandy AquaLink RS Systems come complete with the appropriate number of 3HP relays needed.

Pool Digital Assistant (PDA) System Sub-Assembly

PDA Handheld Remote Outdoor Transceiver J-box Power Center PCB

Two (2) Temp Sensors,

Additional Relays (Model Dependent)

Power Centers (Sold Separately)

Standard Power Center

(with mounting brackets)

Two (2) JVAs

(With Pool/Spa Combination Only)

Sub-Panel Power Center

(with mounting brackets and circuit

breaker mounting plate)

2.2 System Component Specifi cations and Dimensions

Table 1

Specifications (USA and Canada)

Power Supply 120 VAC; 60 Hz; 3 A
Contact Rating (Relays) High voltage - 25 A; 3HP @ 240 VAC

1½ HP @120 VAC
1500 Watts Incandescent

Low Voltage - Class Two, 1 A @ 24 VAC

Service Switch All Circuits (located at Power Center in Service Mode)

Dimensions

7

3½"

/8"

4"

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7"

6¾"

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select

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Front View

PDA Handheld Remote

14½"

13¾"

Side View

5"

14½"

6"

1"

Front View

J-Box Transceiver

Side View (at Angle)

20"

Note Breakers for Sub-Panel Power Center

only.

Standard Power Cen ter

Sub-Panel Power Cen ter

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2.3 Basic Plumbing

2.3.1 Plumbing for Pool and Spa Combination

The following plumbing diagrams illustrate
simplified versions of standard plumbing setups
for a pool and spa that share the same filter pump,
filter, and heater. The intake and return Jandy Valve
Actuators (JVAs) turn si mul ta neous ly so when the
Spa mode is selected on the AquaLink RS PDA,
water circulation switches between pool and spa
(consult the Jandy Valve Actuator Installation and
Operation Manual to ensure that the JVAs are
synchronized and rotate properly). Please consult
the Jandy Valve Plumb ing Manual for further
examples of pool/spa plumbing.

From Solar

Heat Pump

Please note that if you have a pool only or a spa
only, the diagram does not apply.

NOTE When the filter system is shared (a Pool/Spa

Combo), the spa water must be able to overflow
into the pool.

To Solar

Heater

Check

Valve

Make-up

Spa

Check

Valve

Spa ReturnPool Return

Filter

Pump

Filter

Pool Drain

Spa Drain

SkimmersSkimmers

2.3.2 Booster Pump Pool Cleaner Plumbing

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Heater

Booster

Spa Make-up

Pump

Spa ReturnPool Return

2.3.3 Non-Booster Pump Pool Cleaner Plumbing

Filter

Pump

Filter

Check

Valve

Pool Intake Spa Intake

Heater

Spa Make-up

Check

Valve

Spa ReturnPool Return

Filter

Cleaner

Line

Filter

Pump

Energy

Filter

Pool Intake Spa Intake

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Section 3. Installation

3.1 Power Center Mounting

1. The Power Center should be located at or
near the equipment pad. Locate the Power
Center at least fi ve (5) feet or more away
from pool/spa and fi ve (5) feet off the
ground. All na tion al, state, and local codes
are applicable.

Transformer

Black

Primary

White

NOTE For Canadian installations, the Power Center

must be at least three (3) meters (9.8 feet)
away from the pool/spa and 1.5 meters (5 feet)
above the ground.

2. Use the mounting brackets and instructions
provided with the Standard Power Center
and/or Sub-Panel Power Center.

3. Sub-Panel Power Centers have special
code requirements. Be sure to follow all
applicable local and state codes to insure
safe installation.

NOTE The Power Center is not to be considered

as suitable for use as Service Equipment.
Therefore, it is required to have the appropriate
means of disconnection, circuit isolation, and/or
branch circuit protection installed upstream of
the Power Center.

3.2 High Voltage Wiring

3.2.1 System Power

WARNING

Filter PumpRelay

Low voltage raceway, do not run high voltage in this com part ment

Aux. 3Relay

Wire nut to

120 VAC power

Earth Ground

Neutral

Neutral

Ground

Breaker Panel

Figure 1. Standard Power Center

Transformer

Black

Primary

White

To 120 VAC

Breaker

Potentially high voltages in the AquaLink RS
Power Center can create dangerous electrical
hazards, possibly causing death, serious injury
or property damage. Turn off power at the main
circuit feeding the AquaLink RS Power Center to
disconnect the Power Center from the system.

Depending on the amount of equipment being
controlled, run ½" or larger conduit from the
power supply panel to the bottom of the Power
Center. If you are using the Sub-Panel Power
Center, wire power to the appropriate breakers.
Pull in ap pro pri ate wire for equipment. Each piece
of equipment requires its own high voltage relay.
Connect 120 volts to the Power Center terminals.
Connect equipment ground(s). See Figures 1 and 2.

Filter PumpRelay

White

Low voltage raceway, do not run high voltage in this com part ment

White

Aux. 3Relay

Black

Black

Earth Ground

Figure 2. Sub-Panel Power Center

Ground

From Main

Power

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3.2.2 3HP (Standard) Relays

For each piece of 240 volt equipment to be
controlled, connect line power to the two (2) line

terminals and connect equipment power to the two
(2) load terminals on the same relay.

For each piece of 120 volt equipment, connect
power to a line terminal and connect equipment to
a load terminal on the same relay.

NOTE The following are the contact ratings for 3HP

(Standard) Relay. DO NOT exceed any ratings.
3 HP @ 240 VAC; 1½ HP @ 120 VAC; 25
Amps; 1500 Watts.

3.2.3 Bonding the Power Center

Install a bonding lug to the Power Center
enclosure. Connect the bond lug, using a #8 solid
copper core wire, to an approved earth ground (an
approved ground stake, grid, or conducting metal
water pipe buried to a sufficient depth). See
Figure 3.

Filter Pump

(240 VAC)

Filter Pump Relay

Line 1

Load 1

24 VAC

Transformer

Aux. 3 Relay

Line 2

Load 2

Primary

Earth

Ground

Bonding Lug

Blower

(120 VAC)

Figure 3. Standard Power Center - Bonding

Neutral

Breaker

Panel

Ground

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3.2.4 Underwater Lighting GFCI Wiring

CAUTION

A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) must be
provided in high voltage pool/spa lights.

use a GFCI circuit breaker.

The conductors on

Do not

the load side of the GFCI circuit shall not occupy
conduit, boxes, or enclosures containing other
conductors unless the other conductors are also
on the load side of a GFCI. Refer to local codes
for complete details.

1. For a Standard Power Center, install an
appropriately rated GFCI receptacle next to
the breaker panel. For a Sub-Panel Power
Center install an appropriately rated GFCI
receptacle in the Power Center (use the
knockout provided on the right side of the
Sub-Panel Power Center). See Figure 4.

2. Connect neutral and hot wire (from circuit
breaker) to the LINE side of the GFCI.

3. Connect neutral (white wire) and the hot
(black wire) from the light to the LOAD
side of the GFCI.

3.2.5 Jandy Pool and Spa Lights Wiring

The Jandy Pool and Spa Lights can be wired into
the Jandy AquaLink RS control system to ensure
simplified operation of the lights, as well as a
means to synchronize the color change function.
Connect the lights to one of the auxiliary relays in
the Power Center.

NOTE It is recommended to connect one light per

relay so each light can be controlled separately.
However, up to four lights can be connected on
a single relay. If there are more than four lights
installed on one AquaLink RS system, ensure
there is more than one auxiliary relay available
in the Power Center.

Refer to Figures 5 and 6 to connect the Jandy Pool
and Spa Lights to the Power Center.

NOTE The Jandy Pool and Spa Lights are available

in 120-volt and 12-volt versions. If installing a
12-volt light, a 120-volt/12-volt step-down (AC)
transformer, listed/certified for the application
must be used. For more information about 12­volt installations, refer to the Jandy Digital,Color

Changing,Underwater Pool and Spa Lights
Installation and Operation Manual.

4. Connect ground from the light to the
grounding bar inside the Power Center.

OPTIONAL

GFCI

Outlet

Standard Power Center

OPTIONAL

GFCI Outlet

(Optional)

Sub-Panel Power Center

Figure 4. GFCI Installation for Underwater

Lighting

120 VAC

Power Supply

Neutral

Ground

Ground

GFCI

Black

White

Green

Junction

Box

120V

Jandy

Light

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Figure 5. 120-Volt Jandy Pool and Spa Light Wiring Diagram

120 VAC

Power Supply

Neutral

Ground

Ground

GFCI

Black

White

Green

120V/12V

Transformer

Black

White

Green

Junction

Box

12V

Jandy

Light

Figure 6. 12-Volt Jandy Pool and Spa Light Wiring Diagram

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3.3 Low Voltage Wiring

3.3.1 Bezel Connection

Plug the 24 VAC power plug from the transformer
into its 3-pin terminal on the back of the Power
Center PCB (see Figure 7). Mount the Bezel to the
Power Center using the screws provided. Ensure
that battery wires are kept from being pinched or
damaged.

CAUTION

DO NOT INSTALL BATTERY until ready to

power up system.

24 VAC Power Plug

Connection

Low Voltage

Raceway

Conduit Knockout for Low Voltage

PDA J-box Wire

Figure 7. Power Center PCB (back view)

3.3.2 PDA J-Box Cable Connection to Power
Center PCB

Make provision for the cable to be run between the
PDA J-box and the Power Center. Never run high
voltage and low voltage in the same con duit. Pull
cable through the knockout with the Heyco fitting
and into the low voltage compartment. Strip back
jacket 6". Strip each wire a ¼" and connect to the
red, 4-pin connector on the Power Center PCB. A
mul ti plex kit may be required if there are more than
two cables running to a red, 4-pin connector (see
Figure 8).

NOTE For detailed tranceiver installation, see

Section 3.7.1.

Heyco Fittings for

Low Voltage JVA

and Sensor Wires

High Voltage

Knock outs for

Conduit

(DO NOT run any Low

Voltage wires through

these knockouts)

Figure 8. PDA J-Box Cable Connection to Power

Center PCB

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3.4 Heater Connection

The heater connection section applies to all
heaters or heat pumps with thermostatic circuitry
of 24 VAC or less (see pages 15 thru 17 for brand
specific installation).

NOTE If you are connecting a heater with thermostatic

circuitry of 120 VAC or greater, do not connect
to the green, 10-pin Terminal Bar. Instead,
connect the heater to a high voltage relay in
the Power Center and plug the spare relay into
the Electric Heater relay socket located on the
upper right hand corner of the Power Center
PCB.

3.4.1 Jandy Brand Heater Connections

1. Connect two #14 gauge wires, designed for
use in hot en vi ron ments, to the #1 and #2
terminals on the green, 10-pin Terminal Bar.

2. Connect the other ends of the #14 gauge
wires from Step 1 to the Fireman's Switch
terminal bar in place of the factory installed
wire loop.

3. Do not disconnect high limit or pressure
switches.

3.4.2 Guidelines for Sophisticated Diagnostic
Communication to LX Heaters

1. Remove the LX GUI from the heater.

2. Confi rm the LX and AquaLink RS software
revisions are compatible (see table).

3. Run a 4-conductor cable from the LX GUI
red, 4-pin connector to the RS power Center
red, 4-pin connector (see Figure 10).

LX Software Revision AquaLink RS Software

Revision

C10, C11 or later PDA 1.0 or later

NOTE If connecting more than two (2) items to the RS

Power Center red, 4-pin con nec tor, a Multiplex
PCB is required.

PDA

J-box

BLK

YEL

GRN

4321

RED

4. Turn the heater thermostat(s) to maximum
setting.

5. Turn the heater switch to the ON position.
For dual thermostat heaters turn switch to
Spa position.

Green 10-pin
Ter mi nal Bar

Power Center PCB/Bezel

Factory

Installed

Wire Loop

Terminal 1

Ther mo stat To

Heater

Max.

#14

Gauge

Wire

Heater Toggle

Switch To On

Heater
Wiring

OPTIONAL

4-Conductor

Wire

RS Power

Center

RED
BLK
YEL

4321

N

GR

LX GUI

Figure 10. LX Heater Connection to Power Center

Terminal 2

Heater Fireman's Switch

Figure 9. Lite2 Heater Connection

Con nec tion

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3.4.3 Guidelines for Hayward Heaters

1. Remove heater service door.

2. Remove factory-installed wire nut between
two (2) red wires labeled "CONNECTION
FOR FIELD IN STALLED CONTROL
SWITCH" (see Figure 11).

3. Wire nut two (2) heater wires from
AquaLink RS P.C. Board to the two (2) red
wires of the heater (see Figure 12).

4. Set the thermostat selector switch to
ON, HIGH, or SPA, and set the heater
thermostat(s) to maximum.

Limit Switch

Limit Switch

4. Turn the heater toggle switch on, and the
heater thermostat(s) to max.

5. When connecting an AquaLink RS to a
Pentair Heater, Pentair requires that you
install the low voltage thermostat wires in
conduit separate from ANY line voltage
wires.

VIO

BLK

BLK

V

R

R

Pressure Switch

Figure 11. Hayward Heater Wiring Before

Modifi cation

Limit Switch

R

R

Factory

Installed

Wire Nut

Limit Switch

V

Wires to

Power Center

PCB

BL

OFF ON

OFF ON

BL

RED

Figure 13. Pentair Heater Wiring Before

Mod i fi ca tion

VIO

BLK

Wires from

Power Center

BLK

RED

Figure 14. Pentair Heater Wiring with AquaLink RS

PCB

3.4.5 Guidelines for Raypak Heaters

For the 2-wire/1 function configuration, connect
the orange/black and black/orange wires to one
contact and the yellow/black wire to the other
contact (see Figure 15).

Pressure Switch

Figure 12. Hayward Heater Wiring with

AquaLink RS

3.4.4 Guidelines for Pentair Heaters

1. Remove the heater service door.

2. Separate the black wires (common) from
each other (see Figure 13).

3. Connect the wires from the Power Center
PCB to the two black wires on the heater
(see Figure 14).

To

AquaLink

RS System

P7

Terminal

Figure 15. Raypak Heater Wiring with AquaLink RS

3.4.6 Guidelines for a Gas Heater and a Jandy
AE Series Heat Pump/Chiller Installation

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NOTE The following steps provide the procedure for

installing a Jandy AE Series Heat Pump.

1. Install a fi xed resistor, with a value of 2.2K
Ohms, in the solar sensor terminals #3 and
#4 of the green, 10-pin terminal bar of the
AquaLink RS Power Center (see
Figure 16).

2. To run the wires from the Heat Pump,
remove the 5 screws that attach the service/
wiring cover panel to the heat pump (see
Figure 16).

NOTE One end of the wiring reserved to run into

the conduit connection labeled “Low Voltage
Connection”, located on the lower right hand
side of the heat pump (see Figure 16).

3. Run the wires from the Heat Pump control
panel through the wiring conduit located on
the outer right hand side of the Heat Pump.

4. Connect the Heat Pump to a standard
relay, then connect the relay to the solar
pump output on the PCB. Set the time to
11:59 PM; at 12:00 AM, the AquaLink
RS will auto-relabel Solar as Heat Pump.
Otherwise, the AquaLink RS will auto­relabel Solar as Heat Pump within 24 hours.

5. The Solar Button will activate the heat
pump/chiller and the Pool and/or Spa
Heater Buttons will activate the gas heater.
In this manner the pool or spa can be heated
or chilled by the heat pump, the gas heater
or both.

NOTE To program the Heat Pump control panel, refer

to the Jandy AE Series Heat Pump Manual.

PDA

Transceiver

J-box

Service/Wiring

Cover Panel

2.2K Ohms Resistor
in Solar Sensor

Terminals for Heat

Pump/Chiller

Heat Pump/Chiller #1

Port for Low

Voltage Wires

To Heat Pump #1

4321 654321

Gas Heater Connections

Terminals 1 and 2

10987654321

Battery
(9Volt)

Standard

High

Voltage

Relay

Low Voltage

Wiring to Low

Voltage Port

on Heat Pump

To Pressure

Switch

Fireman's

Switch

From Fusible

Link

Heat Pump/Chiller #2

To Heat Pump #2

Service/Wiring

Cover Panel

Gas Heater

Port for Low

Voltage Wires

Figure 16. Heater and Heat Pump/Chiller Wiring

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3.5 Temperature Sensors

1. Drill 3/8" hole in pipe between fi lter

pump and fi lter and install the Water
Temperature Sensor per instructions
(make certain the o-ring is in place).

2. Install Air Temperature Sensor outside the

Power Center can, not in direct sunlight and
away from motors and other heat sources.

3. Install Solar Temperature Sensor

(optional) adjacent to solar panels.

NOTE Do not coil the JVA wires inside Power Center.

To shorten the wire, remove the JVA cover
and disconnect the wire. Shorten, strip, and
reconnect.

3. For alternate plumbing confi gurations the
JVA cam settings can be adjusted as needed.
See the Jandy Valve Actuator Installation

and Operation Manual, Cam Setting Chart

for proper settings.

4. Run the wire to the Power Center, through
the low voltage raceway. Cut off excess
wire. Strip the wire jacket back 6", then
strip each wire ¼". Connect sensor wires to
the green, 10-pin terminal bar (see
Figure 17).

Solar

Water

Temperature

Sensor

Freeze/Air

Temperature

Sensor

Temperature

Sensor

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Green 10-Pin Terminal Bar

Figure 17. Temperature Sensor Wiring for a Pool/

Spa Combination

3.6 Jandy Valve Actuators

3.7 PDA Transceiver J-box Installation

Installation Considerations. The transceivers will
transmit through walls and around corners. Steel
framing, aluminum siding, wrought iron, cyclone
fences, lead ed glass, and other 900 MHz frequency
items may inhibit/prevent com mu ni ca tion between
the AquaL ink RS PDA Handheld Remote and the
Power Center. The trans ceiv ers do not require
line of sight to communicate. To optimize
communication, install trans ceiv ers in a location
that minimizes interference.

3.7.1 Outdoor Transceiver J-box Installation

1. Turn off all power to the Power Center.

2. Mount the Outdoor Transceiver J-box at
least 6' above the ground and at least 8'
from an air blower (see Figure 18).

NOTE To improve performance of the transceiver,

mount the J-box more than 6' above the ground.

3. Open the door to the Power Center and
remove the dead panel.

NOTE Mount the JVAs according to the Jandy Valve

Actuator Installation and Operation Manual.

JVA cable is type SJW-A marked water resistant
class 3 cable and does not require conduit.
Knockouts and Heyco fittings are provided in the
Low Voltage Raceway.

1. Route the JVA wire to the Power Center.

2. Run the wire through the low voltage
raceway and plug the JVA connectors into
their proper sockets (see Section 6. Power
Center Wiring Diagram). Verify that the
JVA on the suction plumbing is connected
to the Intake JVA Socket, and the discharge
plumbing is connected to the Return JVA
Socket.

4. Feed the four conductor wire into the Power
Center through the low volt age raceway.

5. Cut off the excess wire. Strip the jacket
back 6" and strip the individual wires
approximately ¼". Connect the four
conductor wire to the red terminal bar on
the Power Center PCB.

6. Install the dead panel to the Power Center
and restore all power.

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PDA

Trans ceiv er

J-box

Ground

Level

4Green

3Yellow

Air

Blower

Minimum 8'

3. Install two (2) AA batteries. Ensure that the
polarity is correct.

4. Re-install the cover for the battery chamber
and secure with the two (2) screws removed
in Step 2.

6'

3.7.3 Changing the Frequency Channel

If your AquaLink RS PDA system is turning items
on or off at undesignated times, another AquaLink
RS PDA system may be in close proximity using

Low Voltage Raceway

the same or similar frequency channel. To prevent
unwanted operation the channel for your AquaLink

Power
Center

RS PDA system can be changed. The Power Center
Trans ceiv er and the PDA Transceiver J-box must
be set to the same RF channel.

2 Black

1 Red

Red 4-Pin

Terminal Bar

1. At the Transceiver J-box, remove the cover
to expose the PCB (see Figure 20).

Figure 18. Outdoor Transceiver J-box Installation

3.7.2 PDA Handheld Remote Installation

1. Remove the Handheld Remote from the
packaging.

2. On the back of the Handheld Remote,
loosen and remove the two (2) screws that
secure the cover for the battery chamber
(see Figure 19).

PDA Handheld
Remote - Back View

Two (2)
AA Batteries

FCC ID: S8F826X

Rated: 3VDC

3032401

MODEL NO8265

UM-3/R6/AA

BATTERY

1.5V x 2

UM-3/R6/AA

Screws

Green

LED

Red
LED

Learn

Switch

Transceiver

D3

D2

LEARN

OFF ON

RESET

MAINCONNECTOR

YBRG

PCB

Reset Switch

Figure 20. PDA Transceiver J-Box - Internal View

2. On the PDA Handheld Remote, press
and hold both the UP and DOWN arrows
simultaneously for three (3) seconds. After
3 seconds, the CHANNEL SETUP screen
appears (see Figure 21). Select a channel.

Battery Chamber

Cover for Battery
Chamber

Figure 19. Battery Installation on Handheld Remote

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SET RF CHANNEL

RF CHANNEL: 1

Use ARROW KEYS

to set the

RF CHANNEL.

Press SELECT to

continue.

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UP

Button

6. On the PDA Handheld Remote display
screen, a prompt will appear with
instructions to slide the J-box Learn Switch
out of LEARN (OFF) and to press the J-box
Reset Switch.

7. At the PCB in the Transceiver J-box, slide
the Learn Switch out of LEARN and press
the Reset Switch. The Red and Green LEDs
on the J-box will blink simultaneously (see
Figure 22).

SELECT Button

DOWN
Button

Figure 21. PDA Handheld Remote Channel Setup

and Buttons

3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight
the desired RF channel. Then press
SELECT.

4. When the RF channel is selected, the
following message appears on the PDA
display screen:

Set slide switch on J-Box PCB to the
LEARN MODE.

5. At the PCB in the Transceiver J-box, slide
the Learn Switch to LEARN (ON). See
Figure 22.

Green

LED

Red
LED

Learn

Switch

Shown

in Learn

Mode

- Switch

Position

On.

Reset Switch

D3

D2

LEARN

OFF ON

RESET

MAINCONNECTOR

YBRG

LEARN

OFF ON

Section 4. System Startup

4.1 Handheld Remote Programming

4.1.1. Basic Programming Menu

To set a particular piece of equipment to turn on
and off at predetermined times, highlight MENU
and press SELECT (see Figure 23). Highlight
PROGRAM and press SELECT. Use the UP or
DOWN buttons to highlight the equipment (for
example, Filter Pump) then press SELECT. Follow
the on-screen prompts. Use the UP or DOWN
buttons to pick each number, starting with ON
hours, press SE LECT to enter and move on to the
next item to change, including picking what day(s)
the program will run. If you make a mistake, use
the BACK button to return to a number. If the
program is already en tered, highlight CHANGE
PROGRAM and step through to the entry that
should be cor rect ed.

FRI 10:30 PM

AIR POOL

80°

78°

ON

ON
OFF
OFF

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HOT KEY 2

BACK

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SELECT

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POOL MODE
POOL HEATER
SPA MODE
SPA HEATER
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Transceiver

PCB

Figure 22. Tranceiver J-box PCB Learn Switch

DOWN

HOT KEY 1

Button

Figure 23. PDA Handheld Remote Buttons

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4.1.2 Set the Time Menu

To set the time, highlight the MENU and press
SELECT. Highlight SET TIME and press SELECT
(see Figure 24). Use the UP or DOWN button to set
the values. Press SELECT to continue.

MAIN MENU

HELP
PROGRAM
SET TEMP
SET TIME
PDA OPTIONS
SYSTEM SETUP

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Figure 24. Set Time Menu

SET TIME

2/14/05 MON

10:00 AM

Use ARROW KEYS
to set value.
Press SELECT
to continue.

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4.1.3 Set the Temperature Menu
Pool/Spa Combination - Highlight MENU and

press SELECT. Highlight SET TEMP and press
SELECT (see Figure 25). Use the UP or DOWN
button to highlight either POOL or SPA and press
SELECT. Use the UP or DOWN button to increase
or decrease the tem per a ture and press SELECT.
Use the BACK button to return to the main screen.

Pool/Spa Only - Highlight MENU and press
SELECT. Highlight SET TEMP and press SELECT
(see Figure 26). The message TEMP1 must be
higher than TEMP2 is displayed. Highlight TEMP1
and press SELECT. Use the UP or DOWN button
to increase or decrease the temperature and press
SELECT. Highlight TEMP2 and press SELECT.
Use the UP or DOWN button to increase or
decrease the temperature and press SELECT. Use
the BACK button to return to the main screen.

MAIN MENU

HELP
PROGRAM
SET TEMP
SET TIME
PDA OPTIONS
SYSTEM SETUP

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SET TEMP

TEMP1 80°F
TEMP2 60°F

Highlight an

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SELECT

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SET TEMP

TEMP1 80°F
TEMP2 60°F

Highlight an

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SELECT

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SET TEMP

TEMP1 85°F
TEMP2 60°F

Highlight an

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SELECT

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MAIN MENU

HELP
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SET TEMP
SET TIME
PDA OPTIONS
SYSTEM SETUP

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SET TEMP

POOL HEAT 80°F
SPA HEAT 104°F

Highlight an

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SELECT

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SET TEMP

POOL HEAT 80°F
SPA HEAT 104°F

Highlight an

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SELECT

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SET TEMP

POOL HEAT 85°F
SPA HEAT 104°F

Highlight an

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SELECT

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Figure 25. Set Temperature Menu - Pool/Spa

Combination

Figure 26. Set Temperature Menu - Pool/Spa Only

4.1.4 Label Auxiliary Functions Menu

Highlight MENU and press SELECT. Highlight
SYS TEM SETUP and press SELECT (see
Figure 27). Highlight LABEL AUX and press
SELECT. High light the AUX you want to label
and press SELECT. Highlight GENERAL, LIGHT,
WA TER FALL or CUSTOM LABEL and press
SELECT. Choose a name within these categories
by using the UP or DOWN button. Press SELECT
when you find the correct label. Choose CUS TOM
to type in your own labels.

NOTE The Auxiliary labels AIR BLOWER and FILL

LINE have an automatic 30 minute runtime.
If DIP switch 1,2 or 3 are on, auxiliaries 1, 2
and 3 are labeled CLEANER, LOW SPEED
and SP ILL OVER respectively and cannot be

re la beled.

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MAIN MENU

HELP
PROGRAM
SET TEMP
SET TIME
PDA OPTIONS
SYSTEM SETUP

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LABEL AUX

AUX1
AUX2
AUX3
AUX4
AUX5
AUX6
AUX7

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LABEL AUX1

GENERAL LABELS

AUX1

AERATOR

AIR BLOWER

BACKWASH

BOOSTER PUMP

CHEM FEED

CLEANER

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SYSTEM SETUP
LABEL AUX
FREEZE PROTECT
AIR TEMP
DEGREES C/F
TEMP CALIBRATE
SOLAR PRIORITY
PUMP LOCKOUT
ASSIGN JVAs

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LABEL AUX1

CURRENT LABEL

AUX1

GENERAL LABELS
LIGHT LABELS
WTRFALL LABELS
CUSTOM LABEL

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MAIN MENU

HELP
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SET TEMP
SET TIME
PDA OPTIONS
SYSTEM SETUP

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FREEZE PROTECT

TEMP 38°F

Use ARROW KEYS
to set value.
Press SELECT
to continue

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SYSTEM SETUP
LABEL AUX
FREEZE PROTECT
AIR TEMP
DEGREES C/F
TEMP CALIBRATE
SOLAR PRIORITY
PUMP LOCKOUT
ASSIGN JVAs

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FREEZE PROTECT

DEVICES

FILTER PUMP X
SPA X
SOLAR HEAT
AUX1
AUX2
AUX3

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Figure 28. Freeze Protection Menu

4.1.6 Assign JVAs Menu

Highlight MENU and press SELECT. Highlight SYS­TEM SETUP and press SELECT (see Figure 29).
Highlight ASSIGN JVA and press SELECT. Highlight
the JVA you wish to assign and press SELECT.

Figure 27. Label Aux Menu

4.1.5 Set Freeze Protection Menu

Highlight MENU and press SELECT. Highlight
SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT (see Figure

28). Highlight FREEZE PROTECT and press
SELECT. Use the UP or DOWN button to change
the temperature. Once the temperature is set press
the SELECT button to move to the next screen
to assign freeze protection to a selected piece of
equip ment. Highlight a device and press SELECT.
"X" means the device has been assigned.

NOTE The filter pump is always assigned to freeze

protection.

NOTE If a solar sensor is installed, the Solar JVA will

automatically be assigned and will be marked
as USED.

MAIN MENU

HELP
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SET TEMP
SET TIME
PDA OPTIONS
SYSTEM SETUP

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ASSIGN JVAs

INTAKE USED
RETURN USED
CLEANER FREE
SOLAR USED

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SYSTEM SETUP
LABEL AUX
FREEZE PROTECT
AIR TEMP
DEGREES C/F
TEMP CALIBRATE
SOLAR PRIORITY
PUMP LOCKOUT
ASSIGN JVAs

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ASSIGN

CLEANER JVA

NO ASSIGNMENT
AUX1
AUX2
AUX3
AUX4
AUX5
AUX6

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Figure 29. Assign JVA Menu

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4.2 Restarting the System (Clear Memory)
Menu

To remove all labeling, programming, assignments
and temperature settings, highlight MENU and
press SELECT. Highlight SYSTEM SETUP
and press SELECT (see Figure 30). Highlight
CLEAR MEMORY and press SELECT. Highlight
CONTINUE and press SELECT. Use the UP or
DOWN button to highlight YES or NO and press
SELECT. There will be about a 15 second delay
before you see the FINISHED screen. Highlight
CONTINUE and press SELECT to return to the
SYS TEM SETUP.

MAIN MENU

HELP
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SET TIME
PDA OPTIONS
SYSTEM SETUP

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SOLAR PRIORITY
PUMP LOCKOUT
ASSIGN JVAs
COLOR LIGHTS
SPA SWITCH
SERVICE INFO
CLEAR MEMORY
HEAT PUMP

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4.3 PDA System Defaults and General Modes

Default Temperature (Pool/Spa Combination)

Default Pool Temp = 80° F
Default Spa Temp = 102° F

Default Temperature (Pool/Spa Only)

Default TEMP1 = 80° F
Default TEMP2 = 60° F

Default Spa Side Switch Settings

Button 1 = Spa (Filter Pump for pool/spa only models)
Button 2 = Spa Heater (Temp1 pool/spa only models)
Button 3 = AUX1
Button 4 = AUX2

Default Freeze Protection Settings

Filter Pump: Freeze Protection ON.
All Other Equipment: Freeze Protection OFF
Default Activation Temperature: 38° F

NOTE If you select SPA to be freeze protected, water

circulation will switch between pool and spa
every 30 minutes during freezing conditions
once freeze mode is active.

4.3.1 Power Center Service Switch

CLEAR MEMORY

WARNING

Clearing memory

erases ALL

stored settings.

CONTINUE

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CLEAR MEMORY

ERASING

ALL

SETTINGS

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Figure 30. Clear Memory Menu

CLEAR MEMORY

FINAL WARNING

Are you SURE

that you want to

ERASE ALL
SETTINGS

??

YES

NO

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CLEAR MEMORY

FINISHED

Press SELECT

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CONTINUE

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AUTO Mode (automatic)

1. The PDA Handheld Remote has complete
control of all functions.

2. All programmed settings will operate.

3. All safety delays and equipment protection
in ter locks are operational.

SERVICE Mode

1. The power center has complete control of
all functions.

2. Service mode must be turned on/off at the
power center.

3. No programmed settings will work.

CAUTION

In service mode, equipment protection safety
interlocks are overridden.

TIMEOUT Mode

1. The power center has complete control for
three (3) hours.

2. After three (3) hours the system will return
to AUTO mode.

3. Programmed on/off times will be
overridden during the three (3) hours.

4. After the three (3) hour "time out", the
system will resume any programmed items
that were overridden.

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Battery Backup

A nine-volt battery is located at the power center.
The battery keeps the clock running during a
power outage so the time and date will be correct
when power is restored. Programming will not be
lost even if the battery is dead. Do not install the
battery in the power center until the system is ready
to operate. Battery will drain if power is left off.
Review DI AG NOS TICS in the SYSTEM SETUP
section of the menu. The DIAGNOSTICS will
indicate when the battery needs replacement.

ATTENTION

Special Note to Startup Person: The

AquaLink RS PDA allows two (2) options for
operating the pool equipment on the first day of
operation:

Option #1 - Once all programming of equipment
is completed, the AquaLink RS PDA will
automatically review all programs and turn on
any equipment which is programmed to be on.

Option #2 - To operate the filter pump or
cleaner continually for the first day, leave the
power center service button in AUTO mode.
Using the PDA Handheld Remote, turn on the
filter pump or the equip ment you want to run.

NOTE If the equipment has already been turned on

by a program time, turn the equipment off
and then back on.

The equipment that is ac ti vat ed will run
con tin u ous ly, ignoring the first programmed
off time, and will turn off at the programmed
off time for the next day (only if a program has
been entered).

4.4 PDA Handheld Remote Menu Flow Chart

EQUIPMENT
ON/OFF

SELECT
EQUIPMENT

ALL OFF

ON

OFF

SERVICE

DIAGNOSTICS

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MODEL

SENSORS

REMOTES

ERRORS

MENU

HELP

PROGRAM

SET TEMP

SET TIME

SET AQUAPURE

PDA OPTIONS

SELECT
EQUIPMENT

SET MONTH, DAY,
YEAR & TIME

†

LABEL AUX

SET TIME

AQUAPURE

†

MODE

FREEZE PROTECTION

AIR TEMP

DEGREES F/C

ADD PROGRAM

DELETE

CHANGE

POOL

††

SPILLOVER

ENABLED
DISABLED

SET
OUTPUT %

POOL HEAT

SPA HEAT

CHILL

SET AUTO-OFF

BACKLIGHT

ASSIGN HOTKEYS

SELECT
DEVICE

FAHRENHEIT

CELCIUS

†

LIGHT ON

LIGHT OFF

GENERAL LABELS

LIGHT LABELS

WTRFALL LABELS

CUSTOM LABELS

(TYPE PERSONALIZED

DESCRIPTION)

SET TEMP

2 MINUTES

5 MINUTES

10 MINUTES

1

2

SELECT
LABEL

SELECT
DEVICE

SYSTEM
SETUP

TEMP CALIBRATE

SOLAR HEAT PRIORITY

PUMP LOCKOUT

SET TEMP

†

ASSIGN JVAs

COLOR LIGHTS

SPA SWITCH

SERVICE INFO

CLEAR MEMORY

†

START

BOOST

HEAT PUMP

†

GO BACK

†

Items Seen Only With Optional Equipment

††

Mode Only Displayed When DIP Switch #3 is Set to ON

ENABLED

DISABLED

JANDY LIGHT

SAM/SAL LIGHT

1

HEAT MODE

CHILL MODE

ENABLED

DISABLED

ASSIGN TO AUX

INTAKE

RETURN

CLEANER

SOLAR

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Section 5. Troubleshooting

5.1 PDA Quick Troubleshooting Guide

The AquaLink RS PDA will stop communicating
anytime interference (such as a 900 MHz device)
prevents a valid signal transmission. When
communication is lost the PDA Handheld Remote
will lock on the startup screen until a good link
is again achieved, usually within a few sec onds.
If com mu ni ca tion is not reestablished within
a few seconds or this happens often, use the
troubleshooting in for ma tion in the following table
for suggestions.

Symptom Problem Possible Solution

Power Center override switches
operate when in Service or
Time Out Mode, but the PDA
Handheld Remote is completely
dead (no backlight on or
display).

PDA Handheld Remote
backlight is on and the startup
screen is displayed. The
override switches at the power
center operate as they should.

PDA Handheld Remote
backlight is on and the startup
screen is displayed, but
override switch es at the power
center do not operate at all.

Some buttons do not operate
from the PDA Handheld
Remote, nor from the power
center override switches.

Dead batteries in the PDA
Handheld Remote.

PDA is not communicating with
the power center PCB.

1. Damaged or improperly
installed PPD.

2. Wrong PPD.

3. Damaged power center
PCB.

Wrong PPD chip installed at
the power center PCB.

Replace batteries.

Check the two center wires (black & yellow) of
the four conductor cable to the transceiver
J-box. Also check the installation of the PPD on
the power center PCB. If the PPD is not seated
correctly the system will not communicate.

1. Check alignment of the PPD.

2. Make sure that the PPD is for a PDA.

3. If PPD is installed correctly, replace the
power center PCB.

Ensure that the PPD revision number is the
correct revision required for the application.

System locked up. Microprocessor locked. Turn off power to the system. Disconnect

battery at the Power Center and turn on power.
Reconnect the battery and reset time and date.

Programs do not run at the
correct time.

AquaLink RS does not display
correct time and date.

At the PDA Handheld Remote, set correct time
and date. In Diagnostics, check battery level.
If LOW BATTERY is displayed, replace battery
at the Power Center to ensure correct time and
date are maintained.

Symptom Problem Possible Solution

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One button on the Four
Function Remote does not
operate.

Pool cleaner booster pump
turns on without the filter pump
being on, and can run with the
spa on.

System comes on at times that
are not programmed.

Check programming first. If
the Four Function Remote
is programmed correctly, the
button may be shorted.

NOTE If dip switch 1
(CLEANER) is on, button # 3
on the Four Function Remote
will not operate when in spa
mode unless this button is
programmed to a circuit other
than Aux 1.

System is not recognizing DIP
switch #1 is on.

NOTE Before turning on any
DIP switches, first turn off all
equipment. Do not program
any auxiliaries until all DIP
switches are set.

Phantom programs. At the PDA press MENU, then scroll to REVIEW.

Replace the Four Function Re mote. Use MENU,
REVIEW, SPA SWITCH to check pro gram ming.

Turn off all equipment buttons, then turn off
power to the system, finally turn off, then on, DIP
switch #1. Turn on power and test system.

Make note of all programs (the Four Function
Remote setting, labels, and temperature
settings) then turn off all DIP switches and go to
the PDA. CLEAR MEM O RY, reprogram and try
system again.

Heater will not fire. Heater LED
will not light in "Service Mode".

LCD screen display stays on
startup screen.

Water temperature sensor not
installed or defective.

No communication between
PDA Handheld Remote and
Power Center J-box.

Check water temperature sensor.

Change the Frequency Channel. See Section

3.7.3.

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Section 6. Power Center Wiring Diagram

Red

Black

Green

Yell ow

Green

Black

Red

White

Brown

Blue

Elect.

Heater

Return

JVA

Intake

Black

Red

Not Used

Not Used

Red

Black

Red

Black

JVA

Cleaner

JVA

Solar

JVA

Solar

Pump

Dip Switch Settings

Factor y Setting
#OFF
1Aux1
21SPDPump
3Aux3
4 Cool Down
5Normal
6 Spare Aux

(Pool Mode)
7 See Manual
8 Heater 3 min.

Off

When Turned
ON
Cleaner
2SPDPump
Spa Spil lov er
Disabled
See Manual
Spare Aux
(Spa Mode)
See Manual
Heater 5 min.

Off

F. P u m p

Filter Pump Relay

Aux. 1 Relay

4321 654321

To Co ntr o ll er

(red terminal bar)

To Rem ot e

(brown terminal bar)

MP

U

P

R

TE
L

I

F

To Sensors, etc.

(green terminal bar)

3

2

1

X

X

U

U

A

A

4

X

X

U

U

A

A

6

5

X

U

UX

A

A

JVA Sockets

(24 V AC output)

7

X

U

A

Relay Sockets (24 VDC output) Relay Sockets (24 VDC output)

Aux 1.

Aux. 2 Aux. 3

Aux. 3 Relay

Aux. 2 Relay

Aux. 4 Relay

Aux. 5 Relay Aux. 6 Relay

Aux. 6Aux. 5Aux. 4

Relay Sockets

(24 VDC output)

Battery
(9V olt)

Aux. 7 Relay

System Power

Grounding Bar

Low V oltage Raceway (do not run high voltage wir e in this compartment)

Line One

Line Two

Load One

Load Two

Wire Nut to

120VAC Power

Section 7. Power Center PCB DIP

Switch Settings

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IMPORTANT Do not program equipment ON/OFF

times until all DIP switches are set.

7.1 DIP Switch Functions

DIP #1 ON- AUX 1 Controls Pool Cleaner

If you installed a booster pump for a pool cleaner,
the relay coil for the booster pump must be plugged
into the AUX 1 relay socket. If a non-booster
pump cleaner is installed, plug the JVA into the
cleaner JVA socket. Turn ON DIP Switch #1.

• Main fi lter pump turns on whenever cleaner
turns on.

• Cleaner will not turn on until fi lter pump
has been on for three (3) minutes (to ensure
priming of system).

• Cleaner turns off when water circulation is
to spa.

• Cleaner turns off when spa spillover feature
is activated.

• Cleaner turns off for three (3) minutes when
solar is activated (to ensure air is purged
from the system).

• AquaLink RS PDA Handheld Remote
display reads "CLEANER" rather than
"AUX 1".

DIP #2 ON- AUX 2 Controls Low Speed of Filter

Pump

DIP #4 ON- Heater Cool Down Disabled

Turn this switch ON to disable the heater cool
down safety feature on the AquaLink RS.

CAUTION

Turn this DIP Switch ON only if you are using
an electric heater or a heat pump that does
not retain residual heat. If you are turning this
switch ON for service pur pos es, be sure to turn
it back off.

DIP #5 ON- Factory Use Only

This switch is used for calibration by Jandy
certified technicians only (will display the solar
tem per a ture). Please leave this switch in the OFF
po si tion.

DIP #6 ON - Pool/Spa Combination Systems Only

Change Spare AUX to activate when Filter Pump is
on and system is in spa mode. Spare AUX socket is
on the back side of the Power Center PCB.

DIP #7 ON- Not Used
Dip #8 ON- Heat Pump Instead of Gas Heater

Turn this switch ON if you have installed a heat
pump instead of a gas heater. After thermostat
setting has been reached, heater will remain OFF
for 5 minutes.

Turn this switch ON if you want to control both
speeds of a two-speed filter pump. With this switch
on, the filter pump button on the AquaLink RS
PDA will control high speed and the HOT KEY 2
(default) button will control low speed.

IMPORTANT You must also install a Jandy Two-

Speed Relay.

DIP #3 ON- AUX 3 Controls Spa Spillover

(Operates with Pool/Spa Combination)

Turn this switch ON, and when the AUX 3 button
on the AquaLink RS PDA (or Spa Side Switch) is
pressed, the Return Valve Actuator will rotate to
spa cir cu la tion. Because the Intake Valve Actuator
does not rotate, the spa will fill with water and
overflow into the pool.

NOTE Leave AUX 3 relay socket empty.

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OFF ON

1

Factory setting is with all DIP

switches off.

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

7.2 DIP Switch Settings for Pool and Spa Combination

DIP Switch # OFF ON

1 AUX1= any equipment AUX1= Pool Cleaner
2 AUX2= any equipment AUX2= Low Speed for a two-speed filter

pump.
Filter pump circuit becomes High Speed.

3 AUX3= any equipment AUX3= Spa Spillover effect- Combination

controls only.
4 Heater cool down operates. Heater cool down disabled.
5 Normal operation Factory adjustment- when this switch is on,

temperature delays are eliminated and solar

temperature is displayed.

Do not leave this switch in the ON

position.

6 Spare Aux activates with Filter Pump when

Spa OFF.

Spare Aux activates with Filter pump with

Spa on.
7 Spare No change on Combination or Only

Controls.
8 After thermostat setting has been reached,

heater will remain OFF for 3 minutes.

After thermostat setting has been reached,

heater will remain OFF for 5 minutes.

7.3 DIP Switch Settings for Pool or Spa Only

DIP Switch # OFF ON

1 AUX1= any equipment AUX1= Pool Cleaner
2 AUX2= any equipment AUX2= Low Speed for a two-speed filter

pump.

Filter pump circuit becomes High Speed.
3 AUX3= any equipment No change
4 Heater cool down operates. Heater cool down disabled.
5 Normal operation Factory adjustment- when this switch is on,

temperature delays are eliminated and solar

temperature is displayed.

Do not leave this switch in the ON

position.

6 Spare No change

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7 Spare No change
8 After thermostat setting has been reached,

heater will remain OFF for 3 minutes.

After thermostat setting has been reached,

heater will remain OFF for 5 minutes.

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Section 8. General, Water Feature and Light Aux Labels

General Labels Light Labels Waterfall Labels

Aerator
Air Blower
Backwash
Booster Pump
Chem Feed
Cleaner
Color Wheel
Drain Line
Fan
Fiber Optic
Fill Line
Filter Pump
Floor System
Fogger
Fountain
Heat Pump
Heater
Hi-E2
High Speed
Home A/C
Home Heat
Jet Pump
Lite
Lamp
Low Speed
Mist
Music
Not Used (see note)
Ozonator
Pond
Ray-Vac
Slide
Solar Pump
Spa
Spillway
Sprinkler 1
Sprinkler 2
Sprinkler 3
Stereo
Stream
Swim Jet
Timed Aux
Valve(s)
Wtr Feature
Whirlpool

#1
#2
#3
Back
Basement
Beach
Bedroom
Bug
Cabana
Color Wheel
Deck
Dock
Drive
East
Entry
Equipment
Fan
Fence
Flood
Fountn
Front
Garage
Garden
Gazebo
Hall
House
Kitchen
Laminar Plsr
Left
North
Path
Patio
Perimeter
Pond
Pool
Porch
Right
Room
Sauna
Security
Shower
Shrub
South
Spa
Statue
Steps
Table
Tier
Tree
Walk
Water Ftr
Wtrfll
West
Yard

Waterfall
Waterfall 1
Waterfall 2
Waterfall 3
Sheer Dscnt
Rockfall
Laminar Jet

NOTE Please be aware that if the label NOT USED from the GENERAL LABEL menu is used on an AUX relay, the relay will not

engage.

NOTES

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NOTES

LIMITED WARRANTY

5

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Thank you for purchasing Jandy® pool and spa products. Jandy Pool Products, Inc. warrants all parts to be free
from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of retail
purchase, with the following exceptions:

AquaLink® RS units installed with Jandy Surge Protection Kits will be covered for two years.

•
NeverLube

•
AquaPureTM Electronic Chlorine Generator Electrolytic Cells carry a 5 year limited warranty on a prorated basis.

•

This warranty is limited to the first retail purchaser, is not transferable, and does not apply to products that have
been moved from their original installation sites. The liability of Jandy Pool Products, Inc. shall not exceed the
repair or replacement of defective parts and does not include any costs for labor to remove and reinstall the
defective part, transportation to or from the factory, and any other materials required to make the repair. This
warranty does not cover failures or malfunctions resulting from the following:

1. Failure to properly install, operate or maintain the product(s) in accordance with our published Installation,

Operation and Maintenance Manuals provided with the product(s).

2. The workmanship of any installer of the product(s).

3. Not maintaining a proper chemical balance in your pool and/or spa [pH level between 7.2 and 7.8, Total

Alkalinity (TA) between 80 to 120 ppm, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) less than 2000 not including salt ppm].

4. Abuse, alteration, accident, fire, flood, lightning, rodents, insects, negligence or acts of God.

5. Scaling, freezing, or other conditions causing inadequate water circulation.

6. Operating the product(s) at water flow rates outside the published minimum and maximum specifications.

7. Use of non-factory authorized parts or accessories in conjunction with the product(s).

8. Chemical contamination of combustion air or improper use of sanitizing chemicals, such as introducing

sanitizing chemicals upstream of the heater and cleaner hose or through the skimmer.

9. Overheating; incorrect wire runs; improper electrical supply; collateral damage caused by failure of O-Rings,

DE grids, or cartridge elements; or damage caused by running the pump with insufficient quantities of water.

®

valves are warranted for the life of pool and/or spa on which they were originally installed.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

This is the only warranty given by Jandy Pool Products, Inc. No one is authorized to make any other warranties
on behalf of Jandy Pool Products, Inc. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,

EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY. JANDY POOL PRODUCTS, INC. EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR
PUNITIVE DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. This warranty gives

you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary by state or province.

WARRANTY CLAIMS:

For prompt warranty consideration, contact your dealer and provide the following information: proof of purchase,
model number, serial number and date of installation. The installer will contact the factory for instructions
regarding the claim and to determine the location of the nearest designated service center. If the dealer is not
available, you can locate a service center in your area by visiting www.jandy.com or by calling our technical
support department at [phone] extension 260. All returned parts must have a Returned Material
Authorization number to be evaluated under the terms of this warranty.

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