Polaris Personalized Automated Control System, Eos Command Center Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

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Personalized Automated Control System

Important Information

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

Read and follow operation and maintenance instructions carefully.

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• Electrical work should be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all national, state and
local codes.

• Do not have equipment serviced if precipitation is present or imminent.

• Always keep command center door closed when not accessing display panel.

• Do not allow children to handle this product.

• The Eos Wireless Remote requires a fully charged battery at startup.

hours before use. An inadequate charge can permanently damage the battery.

For customer service or support:

• Please mail Warranty Card immediately.

• For on-line support: www.polarispool.com

• To contact Polaris:

US and Canada

Customer Service

2620 Commerce Way

Vista, CA 92081-8438

1-800-822-7933

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Introduction

ongratulations on the purchase of your new automated control system and thank you for

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choosing Polaris. Designed to provide easy and convenient control of most pool and spa
functions, the Polaris Eos Command Center:

• Controls pool and spa equipment, waterfalls, fountains, and lighting.

• Schedules regular pool and spa routines such as cleaning and circulation.

• Can be programmed to operate multiple devices with the touch of a single button.

• Components, options and functions can be expanded after installation is complete.

• Operates independently or can be remotely controlled from optional in-house wired
remotes, wireless remotes or the Shortcut spa-side remote.

• Remotely operates electric devices including household appliances with the
optional PLC (Power Line Carrier) Kit.

• Controls optional sanitation equipment including traditional chemical or salt
chlorination systems.

Command Center Components

1. Command Center Display

2. Command Center Keypad

3. Relays and Power Subpanel

4. Deadfront

5. Activator Circuit Board

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System Overview

Device Setup
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cenes & Shortcuts
Owner Info
Polaris Info
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tandby
Freeze Protection
Temperature

Fahrenheit

Date Aug 03, 2004
Time 02:04pm

Setup

Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm

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To adjust display setting s,
press and together.

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Use left or right
arrow keys to
change screens

Cursor Control

Item Select

Check Box
(Device or function Off)
(Device or function On)

Folder

(Selected)
(Not Selected)

Screen Name

Up/Down Arrow

indicates adjustment
options are available.

Current Status and
Alarm Messages

Starting the Eos Command Center

To activate: Turn on circuit breaker (main power source) to power up the unit.

To disable or put in “Standby Mode”: Press and hold the Enter key for five seconds.

Press any key to reactivate.

To shut down: Turn off main power source to command center.

Display Overview

Display Symbols

olders indicate that additional screens, men

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or an item.

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Up/Do
next to it and the up/down arrow keys are used to select or enter the setting.

Item in reverse (white text on black box) indicates curser is over item or field.

Asterisk in front indicates a text field (blank line) that can be named by user.

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Screen Overviews

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Device Setup
Scenes & Shortcuts
Owner Info
Polaris Info
Standby
Freeze Protection
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emperature

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ahrenheit

Date Aug 03, 2004
Time 02:04pm

Setup

Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm

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o adjust display setting s,

press and together.

Air 60° Water 60°

Pool Setpoint 71°
Spa Setpoint 100°
Pool Circulation Spa
Cleaner Pump Off
Pool Light Off
Pool Light Dim Off
PS Heater On
Suction Valve Off
Return Valve Off
Cleaner Valve Off
Music On
Table Lamp Off

Main

Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm

Air 60° Water 71°

Indicates device list continues
on another screen

Select folder icon to
open the Device Manager
screen where scheduling
and other operational
functions are controled

Shows designated heater
(set point) temperture

Flame indicates
heater is firing

Indicates adjustable settngs
are available for the device

Clock indicates device
is scheduled to be “On”

Status field indicates
On/Off status of device

More

Shows current sensor
temperature readings and
alerts if any are present

Setup Screen

During installation, this screen is used to define and configure the system.
Adjustments to this screen will usually be minimal. For a complete

escription of system setup and the associated screens, refer to the

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Eos Installation and Operation Guide.

Device Setup is used to setup system equipment.

Scenes & Shortcuts can be established to start or stop

several devices with a single command.

Owner Info is used to input of owner name and address.

Serial number and service contact phone numbers can
be input in

Polaris Info.

Checking the

Standby box disables all automatic

control functions.

Freeze Protection should always be checked to protect
equipment from freezing conditions.

Temperature sets Fahrenheit or Celsius.

Date by month, day and two-digit year.

Sets

Sets Time along with an am or pm designation.

Optional Device Control Screens

If a Watermatic pH/ORP controller or salt chlorinator is installed, additional control
screens become available.

Main Screen

Once setup is complete, the Main screen provides access to most commonly needed
measurements and functions. Most routine maintenance and adjustments can be made
from this screen.

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Device Manager Screens

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Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm

PS Heater Manager

Duration Remaining

04h 00m 00h 00m

Manual Control

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chedules

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S Heater Off

Day Start Stop

off 12:00p 12:00p
off 12:00p 12:00p
off 12:00p 12:00p
off 12:00p 12:00p

Range 0

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Heater Cool Down
Freeze Protect

Air 60° Water 71°

Each piece of equipment controlled by Eos has

manager screen with specific settings for the

a
device.

rom these screens equipment can be:

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• Turned on or off

• Set for specific on or off durations

• Scheduled to be active at specific times
on specific days

Navigating the System

• Use the keypad arrow (cursor control) keys
to move through the screens and
menu options.

• When the cursor is over an item, it will appear darkened or in reverse (white on black
instead of black on white).

• Press the Enter key to select an item, open a folder, or activate/deactivate a feature
with a check box.

To set or adjust an item:

1. Use the keypad arrow keys to move the cursor over the item.

2. Press <Enter> to select the item. The item will flash.

3. Use the up/down keys to choose or enter the setting.

4. Press <Enter> to activate the setting.

Using text fields

1. Move cursor over the text field and press <Enter> to select.

Use the up/down arrow keys to move through the alpha-numeric options.

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3. Use the right arrow key to move to the next position within the field.

4. Press <Enter> when the entry is complete.

Using nameable text fields

1. Move cursor over name field and press <Enter> to select. The last letter

of the name will blink.

2. Use the left arrow key to erase the item name.

3. Use the up/down arrow keys to access the alpha-numeric options.

4. Use the right arrow key to move to the next position within the field.

5. Press <Enter> when the entry is complete.

To change the item back to “None,” move to the asterisk and press <Enter>.

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Using the Eos System

Command Center Setup

Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm

Adjustment
is available

Name of feature
or control

Software Versions

Contrast Adjust

Backlight Adjust

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acklight Timeout 0 min

Audible Alarm

Cursor is over
adjustable field

o adjust the brightness or contrast of the display, press the left and right arrow keys

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simultaneously to open the Command Center Setup Screen.

Software Version provides access to information on the current software versions for
the command center and the various devices it controls.

Contrast controls readability of text, light or dark, on screen.

Backlight controls the illumination of screen.

Backlight Timeout sets a time limit for inactivity after which the light on the display

turns off. Hit any key to reactivate the display.

When checked,
sounds when an alert condition exists. (If remote devices are used to control the Eos,
the alarm for each device can be enabled or disabled independently.)

To set or adjust any of the display controls:

1. Use arrow keys to move the cursor over the
field to be adjusted. (Ex: )

2. Press <Enter> to select the item. The item will flash.

3. Use up arrow to increase or down arrow to decrease
screen effect until it is at desired setting.

Press <Enter> to activ

4.

Press the left arrow key to return to the

Audible Alarm enables the alarm within the Command Center that

Adjust

ate setting.

Main screen.

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Common Tasks

Pool Circulation Pool

PS Heater Off
Pool Setpoint 71°
Spa Setpoint 100°

Cleaner Pump Off
Pool Light Off
Pool Light Dim Off

Music On
Table Lamp Off

Main

Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm

More

Circulation
Mode

Heater
Items

Pool
Items

PLC
(X-10)
Items

Indicates device
list continues on
another screen

Air 60° Water 71°

Pool Setpoint 71°
Spa Setpoint 100°
Pool Circulation Spa
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leaner Pump Off
Pool Light Off
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ool Light Dim Off
PS Heater On
Suction Valve Off
Return Valve Off
Cleaner Valve Off
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usic On

Table Lamp Off

Main

Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm

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o adjust display settings,

press and together.

Air 60° Water 71°

Changing the Heater (Setpoint)
Temperature Setting

On the Main screen:

1. Move the cursor to the Up/Down Arrow symbol next
to the pool or spa (setpoint) temperature setting.

2. Press <Enter> to select the item.

3. Push the up or down arrow key to change
the temperature setting.

Turning Equipment On or Off

On the Main screen or De

vice Manager

screen:

1. Move the cursor to the Status field next to the device.

2. Press <Enter> to change the status, turn it on or off.

Customizing the Main Screen Display

Items can be reordered or devices grouped to make the system easier to work with.

To move an item up or down on the menu:

1. Move the cursor to the Status field of
the particular device.

2. Press and hold <Enter>.

3. Push the up or down arrow key to
move the device.

o insert a space between menu items:

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1. Move the cursor to the Status field

ou want to insert a

of the de
line abo

2. Press and hold <Enter>.

3. Press the up and down arrow keys
simultaneously. A space will be
inserted above the item.

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Setting the Time and Date

Setup

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ue, Aug 03 2:04 pm

To adjust display settings,
press and together.

Air 60° Water 60°

Month is
selected

Device Setup
Scenes & Shortcuts
Owner Info
Polaris Info
Standby
Freeze Protection
Temperature

Fahrenheit

Date Aug 03, 2004
Time 02:04pm

Setup

Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm

To adjust display settings,
press and together.

Air 60° Water 60°

Device Setup
Scenes & Shortcuts
Owner Info
Polaris Info
Standby
Freeze Protection
Temperature

Fahrenheit

Date Aug 03, 2004
Time 02:04pm

Hour is
selected

t is imperative that the date and time are set correctly to ensure proper function of the

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equipment scheduling features.

he command center offers multiple start and stop times and the ability to set various

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schedules. The built-in 365 day calendar clock accommodates multiple schedules without
monthly reprogramming.

Adjustments are made on the Setup screen.

To set or adjust the date:

1. Use the arrow keys to move
the cursor over the month field.
(Ex: )

Aug

2. Press <Enter> to select the item. The
item will flash.

3. Use the up or down arrows to select
the desired setting.

4. Press <Enter> to activate
the setting.

5. Use the same steps to set the
day and year.

To set or adjust the time:

1. Use the arrow keys to move
the cursor over the hour field
(Ex: ) first.

02

2. Press <Enter> to select the item. The
item will flash.

Use the up arro

3.
setting options

w to run through the

, selecting the

appropriate hour with am or pm.

4. Press <Enter> to activate
the setting.

5. Use the same steps to set
the minutes.

When adjustments are complete, use the left
or right arrow key to return to the

Main screen.

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Setting the Circulation Mode

Main

Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm

Circulation Mode

Off

PS Heater Off
Pool Setpoint 71°
Spa Setpoint 100°

Cleaner Pump On
Pool Light Off
Pool Light Dim Off

Circulation Mode Off

PS Heater Off
Pool Setpoint 71°
Spa Setpoint 100°

Cleaner Pump Off
Pool Light Off
Pool Light Dim Off

Main

Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm

Circulation Mode
separate

Heater and set points

Pool items

PLC (X-10) items

he options available for the circulation pump are dependent on the type of pool, the

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equipment installed, and the settings chosen at installation.

Pool Configuration Circulation Mode Additional Settings

Options With a Two-Speed Pump

Pool/Spa with Shared Pump
and Spillover Enabled Pool, Spa, Spill, Off Pool LS, Spa LS, Spill LS

Pool/Spa with Shared Pump
without Spillover Pool, Spa, Off Pool LS, Spa LS

Pool Only On, Off On, Low, Off

Spa Only On, Off On, Low, Off

Pool/Spa with Separate Pumps

Pool Circulation On, Off On, Low, Off
Spa Circulation On, Off On, Low, Off

To set (manually activate) the circulation mode:

1. Move the cursor over the

Off

(Ex: ) and press <Enter> to select

Status field

the item. The item will flash.

2. Use the up/down arrow keys

to access the circulation
mode options.

3. Select the desired mode and

press <Enter> to activate
the selection.

When a circulation mode is entered, either man

ually or as a scheduled e

vent, circulation

pumps as well as the appropriate valve actuators will activate.

When set manually, the selected mode will run for as long as the Manual Duration (found
on device manager screen) specifies, if no other schedules are set.

To schedule the circulation mode:

Move the cursor over the circulation

older and press <Enter> to open the

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vice Mana

De

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screen.

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