Pentair IntelliBrite User Guide

IntelliBrite

(For IntelliBrite Pool, Spa and

Landscape Lighting Fixtures)

®

Controller

Installation and User’s Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

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foreign conterparts:

US Patents Pending.

© 2009 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved.

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IntelliBrite®, SAm®, IntelliTouch®, EasyTouch®, and Pentair Water Pool and Spa® are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. and/
or its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other countries. Unless noted,
names and brands of others that may be used in this document are not used to
indicate an affiliation or endorsement between the proprietors of these names and
brands and Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Those names and brands may be the
trademarks or registered trademarks of those parties or others.

P/N 619751 - Rev C - 07/30/2009

IntelliBrite Controller Installation and User’s Guide

WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Attention Installer: This manual contains important information

about the installation, operation and safe use of this product.
This information should be given to the owner and/or operator
of this equipment. When installing and using this electrical
equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, WHICH CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Before

attempting installation or service, ensure that all power to
the circuit supplying power to the system is disconnected/
turned off at the circuit breaker.

Grounding (earth bonding) is required. The IntelliBrite
Controller should be installed by a qualified professional
and grounded.

Read Safety Precautions and Important Instructions.
Before attempting any electrical wiring, be sure to read
and follow Safety Instructions. Wiring should only be

performed by a qualified professional.

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Before installing this product, read and follow all warning
notices and instructions which are included. Failure to follow
safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury,
death, or property damage. Call [phone] for additional
free copies of these instructions.

Do not use this product to control an automatic pool cover.
Swimmers may become entrapped underneath the cover.

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WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Be sure the pool electrical system conforms with all requirements of the
National Electrical Code (NEC), and all local codes and ordinances. A
licensed or certified electrician must install the electrical system to meet or
exceed those requirements before the IntelliBrite Controller is installed. The
electrician should also consult the local building department regarding local
codes. Some of the NEC requirements are listed below:

• The IntelliBrite Controller must be installed by a qualified
electrician, according to the National Electrical Code (including
article 680) or Canadian Electrical Code (including section 68)
and, local code requirements. For Canadian installations, supply
circuit must be protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.

• The IntellilBrite Controller must be provided with a fail-proof
ground as required by NEC, Article 680 and any applicable local
codes For Canadian installations, the supply circuit must be
protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.

• Do not install the IntelliBrite Controller within 5 feet (3 meters for
Canadian installations) of any body of water. USE COPPER
CONDUCTORS ONLY.

• The IntelliBrite Controller should be mounted at least 1 foot
above the water and ground level.

• Do not exceed the maximum ratings of individual components,
wiring devices, and current carrying capacity of conductors.

• For grounding and bonding the IntelliBrite Controller and the
installation, refer to section 680 of the National Electrical Code or
section 68 of the Canadian Electrical Code.

• The lighting circuit must have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI), and an appropriately rated circuit breaker.

• The light fixture and all metal items within five (5) feet of the pool
must be properly electrically bonded.

• The IntelliBrite Controller must be properly electrically bonded and
grounded.

• Do not submerge the IntelliBrite Controller.

• Do not connect two or more IntelliBrite Controller together.

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Contents

IntelliBrite Controller Overview ......................................................................... 1

Controls and Buttons ..................................................................................... 1

Selecting a Light Show or Fixed Color ............................................................. 2

Hold and Recall Feature................................................................................... 2

Powering on the IntelliBrite light(s) ................................................................... 3

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................3

Outlet Box Specifications ................................................................................. 3

Installing an Outlet box for the IntelliBrite Controller ...................................... 4

Wiring an IntelliBrite Controller to IntelliBrite LED Lights ............................... 5

12 VAC IntelliBrite LED Landscape Lights ......................................................5

IntelliBrite Controller System Wiring Diagram ................................................. 7

Installing the IntelliBrite Controller in the Outlet box ....................................... 8

Wiring IntelliBrite Landscape LED Lights ........................................................ 9

IntelliBrite Controller kit contents

The following items are included in the IntelliBrite Controller kit:

• IntelliBrite Controller, P/N 600054

• Gasket, P/N 619763

• Knob, P/N 690026

• Door, P/N 690027

• Screw kit, P/N 619764

• Installation and User’s Guide (this manual)

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Note: Outlet box purchased separately (see page 3)

Technical Support

Sanford, North Carolina (8 A.M. to 5 P.M. ET)
Moorpark, California (8 A.M. to 5 P.M. PT)

Phone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]

Related manuals - Download the IntelliBrite LED Pool Light Installation and
User’s Guide (P/N 619675) at:

http://www.http://www.pentairpool.com/pdfs/IntelliBritePoolOM.pdf

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IntelliBrite Controller Overview

The IntelliBrite™ Controller provides complete control of Pentair Water Pool
and Spa® IntelliBrite underwater LED (light-emitting diode) lights, and
IntelliBrite LED landscape lights. It’s easy to select a lighting feature, just dial
in any one of the pre-programmed color light shows or fixed colors. Using the
Hold and Recall buttons you can also create endless unique lighting effects.
The IntelliBrite Controller can control individual or multiple IntelliBrite LED
lights. Multiple IntelliBrite LED lights can be connected via a junction box to
an IntelliBrite Controller so that all lights can be switched on and off together.

IntelliBrite LED lights are fully compatible with Pentair IntelliTouch
EasyTouch® automation system. For more information about using IntelliBrite
lights with IntelliTouch systems, refer to the IntelliTouch User’s Guide (P/N

520102) and the EasyTouch User’s Guide (P/N 520584).

The IntelliBrite controller is a 120 VAC device, DO NOT connect

12 VAC IntellilBrite pool/spa LED lights or IntelliBrite LED
landscape lights directly to the IntelliBrite controller, use an appropriate step
down transformer between the controller and lights. For more information see
page 5 - 9.

Controls and Buttons

The IntelliBrite Controller controls, buttons and LEDs are shown below:

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Door

HOLD
button

and

LED

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Power
ON/OFF Switch

RECALL button
and LED

Color show
Selections

Dial
(for selecting color
light shows and
fixed colors)

Selecting a Light Show or Fixed Color

Note: When the IntelliBrite LED light(s) are powered on, a white light will

momentarily illuminate, followed by the selected color, unless the HOLD or
RECALL feature was previously enabled.

To select a color light show mode or fixed color mode, rotate the dial so that it
points to the desired selection.

The color mode selections are described below starting clockwise from the
9 o’clock position:

Light Show Mode

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• SAm Mode: Cycles through white, magenta, blue and green colors

(emulates the Pentair Water Pool and Spa SAm

®

light).

• Party Mode: Rapid color changing building energy and excitement.

• Romance Mode: Slow color transitions creating a mesmerizing and

calming effect.

• Caribbean Mode: Transitions between a variety of blues and greens.

• American Mode: Patriotic red, white and blue transition.

• California Sunset Mode: Dramatic transitions of orange, red and

magenta tones.

• Royal Mode: Richer, deeper color tones.

Fixed Colors

• Blue: Fixed color.

• Green: Fixed color.

• Red: Fixed color.

• White: Fixed color.

• Magenta: Fixed color.

Hold and Recall Feature

Note: When the IntelliBrite LED light(s) are powered on, a white light will

momentarily illuminate, followed by the selected color, unless the HOLD or
RECALL feature was previously enabled.

Hold button/LED: Press this button (LED on) to capture and save a color
effect while displaying one of the light show modes. When the button is
pressed, the LED will be on, indicating that the color effect is captured.

Recall Button/LED: Use this button (LED on) to activate the last saved
color effect. When the button is pressed, the LED will be on, indicating
that the color effect is being displayed.

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Powering on the IntelliBrite light(s)

When the IntelliBrite LED light is powered on, a momentarily white light
will illuminate, followed by the dial selected color.

Troubleshooting

Use the following tips to help to resolve problems that might occur while
operating the IntelliBrite Controller.

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The IntelliBrite Controller requires a standard outlet box which is purchased
separately. The outlet box must meet the following specifications:

• Outlet box type: 22.5 cubic inches (minimum) - Suitable for wet
locations with UL/CSA approval listings. Check the inside of
outlet box for specification label.

• A minimum of one 3/4” steel conduit.

4.50”

1.60”

2.75”

Outlet Box (22.5 cubic inches minimum)

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Installing an Outlet box for the IntelliBrite Controller

The IntelliBrite Controller mounts onto a standard outlet box (22.5 cubic
inches). See page 3 for outlet box specifications.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION

TURN power OFF at circuit breaker - Always
disconnect power to the pool light at the circuit
breaker before servicing the light. Failure to do
so could result in death or serious injury to
installer, service person, pool users, or others due
to electrical shock.

To install the outlet box:

1. Position the IntelliBrite Controller and outlet box to meet National
Electrical Code requirements, and to prevent hazard to personnel.

2. Run conduit from the IntelliBrite light niche to the junction box.

Note: The outlet box must be located a minimum distance of five (5)
feet measured horizontally from the inside wall of the pool and not
less than one (1) foot above the maximum pool water level
measured to the top of the outlet box.

3. Remove the lower conduit plug from the outlet box.

4. Mount the outlet box onto the conduit.

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Lower

Outlet Box

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conduit
plug

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Wiring an IntelliBrite Controller to IntelliBrite LED Lights

Maximum wattage when using multiple lights with controller

When using multiple IntelliBrite LED lights, the total allowable light wattage is
300 Watts maximum. The following example combination of IntelliBrite LED
lights can be connected to the IntelliBrite Controller:

• Two (2) IntelliBrite LED pool lights (each light 70 Watt maximum)

• One (1) IntelliBrite LED spa light (40 Watt maximum)

• Eight (8) Landscape LED lights (each light 15 Watt maximum)

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION

TURN power OFF at circuit breaker - Always
disconnect power to the pool light at the circuit
breaker before servicing the light. Failure to do
so could result in death or serious injury to
installer, service person, pool users, or others due
to electrical shock.

To wire multiple 120 Volt IntelliBrite LED Lights to an IntelliBrite Controller:

1. Route the IntelliBrite LED Light cord and the three wires (white,
green and black) from the GFCI, up through the conduit opening,
and into the outlet box.

2. Strip the ends of the three light conductors, and the three GFCI

Note: Use underwater lights with water resistant cord only.

wires.

3. Using the ground screw in the outlet box, secure the green ground
wire from the light, and the GFCI to the back of the outlet box.

4. Connect the red wire from the Controller, to the red wire, which is
attached to the black wire of the light at the junction box.

5. Connect the white wire from the Controller to the white wire from
the light cord, and the white wire from the GFCI (neutral).

6. After the wiring has been completed and checked, proceed to
“Installing the Controller in the Outlet Box” on page 10.

12 VAC IntelliBrite LED and Landscape Lights

IMPORTANT! When installing 12 VAC IntelliBrite LED and Landscape lights,

connect the lights to the secondary 12 VAC output of the step down
transformer, then connect the IntelliBrite controller to the 120 VAC primary
input of the step down transformer.

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BLACK

(INTELLIBRITE
CONTROLLER)

RED

(INTELLIBRITE
CONTROLLER)

WHITE

(INTELLIBRITE
CONTROLLER)

WHITE

(NEUTRAL)

WHITE

(NEUTRAL)

BLACK

(HOT)

CONNECTION TO THE
LIGHT’S BLACK WIRE
OR 12 VAC Transformer
(SWITCHED HOT)

GROUND

GROUND CONNECTION
TO THE JUNCTION BOX

BLACK

(HOT)

WHITE

(NEUTRAL)

GREEN

(GROUND)

From GFCI or
Transformer

GROUND
BLOCK

NEUTRAL
BLOCK

THREE 
LIGHT

WIRES

SWITCHED HOT
FROM THE
INTELLIBRITE
CONTROLLER

Wiring Diagram

(from Light to Junction Box

and GFCI or Transformer)

IMPORTANT! When installing 12 VAC IntelliBrite LED and Landscape lights,
connect the lights to the secondary 12 VAC output of the step down transformer,
then connect the IntelliBrite controller to the 120 VAC primary input of the step
down transformer.

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LIGHTS

GND

HOT

J-BOX

GND

HOT NEUTRAL GND

AC POWER (CIRCUIT BREAKER)

NEUTRAL

NEUTRAL

SWITCHED HOT WIRE

OPTIONAL GND

CONDUIT

(or RIGID)

PVC

OUTLET BOX

22.3 CU. INCHES MINIMUM

IntelliBrite Controller

FRONT

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HOT

POWER CIRCUIT

BOARD

CONTROL

PANEL

NEUTRAL

FUSE

SWITCHED HOT WIRE

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GND

METAL OUTLET BOX ONLY

Installing the IntelliBrite Controller in the Outlet box

The IntelliBrite Controller mounts onto a standard outlet box (22.5 cubic
inches minimum). See page 3 for outlet box specifications.

After wiring the IntelliBrite Controller, check all wiring connections before
mounting the controller into the outlet box.

To install the IntelliBrite Controller:

1. Neatly arrange the wires in the back of the outlet box.

2. Align the Controller with the screw holes of the outlet box. Secure
the Controller to the outlet box with the two (2) retaining screws.

3. Close the front door of the Controller.

Arrange
wires neatly
behind
Controller

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Retaining

Screw

Retaining

Screw

Screw hole

Screw hole

Retaining Screw

Retaining Screw

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WIRING INTELLIBRITE LANDSCAPE LED LIGHTS

Using the IntelliBrite Controller to control IntelliBrite
landscape LED lights

Using an IntelliBrite® Controller (p/n 600054, sold separately) to operate the
IntelliBrite® landscape LED lights makes it easy to dial in any of the various
color light shows or fixed color. The controller’s Hold and Recall buttons also
allows you to create endless unique lighting effects. The IntelliBrite® Control­ler can control individual or multiple IntelliBrite® LED landscape lights.
Multiple IntelliBrite® landscape lights can be connected via a junction box to
the IntelliBrite® Controller so that all lights can be switched on and off
together.

Maximum wattage when using multiple IntelliBrite LED lights
with the IntelliBrite Controller

When using multiple IntelliBrite LED lights, the total allowable light wattage is
300 Watts maximum. The following example combination of IntelliBrite LED
lights can be connected to the IntelliBrite Controller:

• Two (2) IntelliBrite LED pool lights (each light 70 Watt maximum)

• One (1) IntelliBrite LED spa light (each light 40 Watt maximum)

• Six (6) IntelliBrite LED landscape lights (each light 20 Watt maximum)

Wiring the IntelliBrite Controller to a 12 VAC Transformer

The following diagram shows how to connect the IntelilBrite LED lights to a
120 VAC wall outlet using a 12 Volt transformer.

wire nut

GREEN

WHITE

BLACK

Extension cord

IntelliBrite Controller

BLACK

RED

GREEN

WHITE

BLACK

WHITE

Intermatic

AC Power cord

12 Volt

Intermatic

Transformer

12O VAC

GFCI Wall

IntelliBrite

Controller

Outlet

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*619751*

P/N 619751 - Rev C

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