Pentair P8, P4, PS6, PS8, PS4 User Manual

Installation Data

Installation Man u al

PDA - Pool Digital
Assistant

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

Firmware Revision 2.6

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.

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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 ............................... 17

3.6 Jandy Valve Actuators ............................. 17

3.7 PDA Transceiver J-box Installation ........ 17

Section 4. System Startup ....................................... 19

4.1 Handheld Remote Programming ............. 19

4.2 Restarting the System

(Clear Memory) Menu ............................ 22

4.3 PDA System Defaults and

General Modes ........................................ 22

4.4 PDA Handheld Remote Menu

Flow Chart .............................................. 24

Section 5. Troubleshooting ..................................... 25

5.1 PDA Quick Troubleshooting Guide ........ 25

Section 6. Power Center Wiring Diagram ............ 27

Section 7. Power Center PCB DIP Switch

Settings ................................................... 28

7.1 DIP Switch Functions ............................. 28

7.2 DIP Switch Settings for Pool and

Spa Combination ..................................... 29

7.3 DIP Switch Settings for Pool or

Spa Only.................................................. 30

Section 8. General, Water Feature and

Light Aux Labels ................................... 31

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)

PureLink Standard Power Center

(with mounting brackets)

PureLink 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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1 1/16"

7"

6¾"

5"

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

Neutral

Figure 1. Standard Power Center

Aux. 3Relay

Wire nut to

120 VAC power

Earth Ground

l

Breaker Panel

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.

White

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

White

Earth Ground

Figure 2. Sub-Panel Power Center

Black

Black

Ground

From Main

Power