Sta-Rite IntelliComm II Installation Manual

IntelliComm

24 VDC

9 -

®

II

Interface Adapter

(For use with IntelliFlo® and IntelliPro® pumps)

Installation and User’s Guide

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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
product. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

.

Before installing the IntelliComm® II Interface adapter , 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.

Risk of electrical shock or electrocution:

The IntelliComm II Interface adapter must be installed by a
qualified electrician, according to the National Electrical Code
(including article 680-22) or Canadian Electrical Code
(including section 68) and local codes and ordinances. The
electrician should also consult the local building department
regarding local codes.

Improper installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or
serious injury to pool users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may
also cause damage to property.

Always disconnect power to the pool pump at the circuit breaker before
servicing the pump. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to

serviceman, pool users or others due to electric shock.

IntelliComm® II Interface Adapter Overview ...................................................... 1

IntelliComm II Interface Adapter Connections .................................................. 2

Connecting to IntelliComm II Input Program Terminals .................................... 2

Connecting Power to IntelliComm II ................................................................. 2

Connecting IntelliComm II to IntelliFlo .............................................................. 3

Connecting to a Compool® Control System ...................................................... 4

RYA-LX Harness (P/N RYALX) Accessory ..................................................7

Connecting to a Jandy® AquaLink RS Control System .................................. 10

Connecting to a Hayward® Control System ....................................................12

Connecting to a Polaris® EOS Control System ............................................... 14

Setting up an IntelliFlo® VF Pump with IntelliComm II ..................................... 16

Mounting the IntelliComm II Interface Adapter ............................................... 20

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IntelliComm II Interface Adapter Installation and User’s Guide

Contents

IntelliComm® II interface adapter kit contents

• IntelliComm II Interface Adapter

• Two mounting screws

• Mounting tape

• One Terminal Connector (RS-485 and IntelliComm II power connection)

• Compool RJ12 Adapter

• Four AUX cables (22 AWG)

• Installation and User’s Guide (this manual)

IntelliComm II interface adapter overview

The IntelliComm II interface adapter provides automatic control of IntelliFlo® VF ,
IntelliFlo VS and IntelliPro® pumps. IntelliComm II is compatible with IntelliTouch®,
EasyTouch®, SunTouch®, Compool®, Hayward®, Jandy® and Polaris® EOS control
systems. The IntelliComm II Interface adapter provides:

Four input (9-24V DC/AC) program terminals (GPM/RPM 1, 2, 3,
and 4) for connection to any available auxiliary relay, valve actuator or controlled
output circuit on the automation control system circuit board. Typically, GPM/RPM 1
connects to the output Filter Pump relay terminal plug. You can also connect to the
spa, pool electric heater, solar or 2-speed pump output circuit. Each of the four
inputs can be used to control the IntelliFlo pump's speed or flow.

than one terminal input is active, the highest input number (GPM/RPM 4) will
take priority regardless of the pump setting.

A four screw terminal connector for connection to the RS-485 IntelliFlo
communication cable and power source (9-24V DC) from the automation control
system circuit board.

Note: The IntelliComm II Interface adapter will always use ADDRESS 1 to
communicate with the IntelliFlo pump.

Note: The IntelliComm II Interface adapter can be used with IntelliTouch
EasyTouch® and SunTouch® systems, when additional pumps are required
beyond the normal system capacity.

Safety Devices: All required safety devices, such as the IntelliFlo
VS+ SVRS (Safety Vacuum Release System) pump, are unaffected when using
the IntelliComm II.

Selecting Flow Rates (GPM) for IntelliFlo VF

The IntelliFlo VF pump can be selected to run at a specific US gallons per minute
(GPM), for each external control input:

IntelliFlo VF: 15 - 130 GPM

Selecting Pump Speeds (RPM) for IntelliFlo VS+ SVRS
and IntelliPro VS3050

The IntelliFlo VS+ SVRS, IntelliFlo VS 3050 and IntelliPro VS 3050 pump can be
selected to run at a specific speed (RPM), for each external control input:

IntelliFlo VS+ SVRS: 1100 - 3450 RPM
IntelliFlo VS 3050: 400 - 3450 RPM
IntelliPro VS 3050: 400 - 3450 RPM

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IntelliComm II Interface Adapter Connections

Screw terminal: Connects to the pump via a two pin 50 ft.

communication cable (P/N 350122) provided with the pump.
Also connects to a 9-24VDC, 200mA power source (automa­tion control system circuit board)

Four (9 - 24V DC/AC) input

1

IntelliComm II
Interface Adapter

2

3

4

Power LED on when power is applied.

Connecting to IntelliComm II Input Program Terminals

There are four (two-wire) cables provided in kit for interface connections from the
automation control system circuit board, to the four IntelliComm II program (GPM /
RPM) input terminal (see page 3). The input terminal cable wires are not polarized.
Plugs/wires can be connected in any order.

Connecting IntelliComm II to a Valve Actuator

A Valve Actuator can be connected from the automation control system circuit
board to any one of the IntelliComm II input terminals (1-4) by splicing into the
valve actuator cable using the provided two-wire input terminal cable
(see page 3).

Connecting Power (9-24 VDC) to IntelliComm II

Power to the IntelliComm II requires a 9-24VDC, 200mA power source, which
can be supplied from the automation control system circuit board or an
AC to DC power adapter. For VDC power connection on Compool, Jandy and
Hayward control systems, see pages 4 - 13.

IntelliFlo pump AC connection

If multiple pump speeds are required, the IntelliFlo pump must be wired to a
circuit breaker not to a relay.

Note: If the IntelliFlo pump is used in a commercial application or connected to
an Emergency Shut-Off switch, the pump must be connected to a relay for proper
Emergency Shut-Off operation.

Salt Chlorine System Connections

All Salt Chlorine Generator (SCG) units must be connected to the Filter Pump
relay output. If the Filter Pump relay output is being used for the IntelliComm II,
then a RYALX can be used if a SCG is present in the system. For more information
about using the RYALX see page 7.

terminals (GPM / RPM 1, 2, 3, 4):

Each input terminal connects to an
output relay or valve terminal on
the automation control system
circuit board via a two-pin AUX
cable.

LED on when power (9-24V DC) is
received from automation system.

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Connecting IntelliComm II to IntelliFlo

TO OPERATE THE INTELLIBRITE COLOR LIGHT SHOWS

Connection from IntelliComm II to an IntelliFlo VF or IntelliFlo VS pump is via
a 50 ft. RS-485 communication cable (P/N 350122), which is provided with
the pump.

Connecting the IntelliFlo Pump to IntelliComm II RS-485 Terminal

Connect the YELLOW and GREEN wire from the IntelliFlo communication
cable to the YELLOW and GREEN RS-485 screw terminals on the
IntelliComm II interface adapter as shown below.

Note: Connect GPM/RPM 1, 2, 3, and 4 to any

control output or auxiliary relay circuit (RELAY
1-4) on the automation circuit board. Typically,
GPM/RPM 1 connects to Filter Pump.

If more
than one terminal input is active, the highest
input number (GPM/RPM 4) will take priority
regardless of the pump setting.

RS-485 COMMUNICATION
CABLE (22 AWG)

9 - 24 VDC

RED

PWR

YLW
GRN

BLK

GND

3

Note: The black wire
must be used.
Choosing either the
Red or White wire
will depend on the
direction that the
actuator needs to
rotate to the spa.

YLW

RED

PWR

GPM/RPM 1

(PROGRAM 1)

GPM/RPM 2

(PROGRAM 2)

GPM/RPM 3

(PROGRAM 3)

GPM/RPM 4

(PROGRAM 4)

9 - 24V DC/AC

RED

BLK

GRN

GND

Pentair Water Pool and Spa

Automation Control Board

(used with SunTouch, EasyTouch

RELAY 1
RELAY 2
RELAY 3
RELAY 4

VLV A

VLV B

WHITE

or

VLV A

Automation
Circuit Board

IntelliComm II

IntelliComm II to IntelliFlo Pump and Pentair Water Pool and Spa

Automation Control Circuit Board Connection Diagram

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BLK

INTAKE

RTRN

and IntelliTouch)

9 - 24V DC/AC

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Connecting to a Compool® Control System

Connection from IntelliComm II to a Compool control system utilizes the RJ12
adapter (provided in the kit), and the IntelliFlo RS-485 communication cable
(provided with the pump).

Compool Models Compatible with IntelliComm II (see page 6 and 7)

Compool CP-3xxx series, CP-2000 and Time Master, CP-1000, CP-2020, Swim
Master LX-20, LX-42, CP-2020, LX-100, LX-80 Commercial and CP-100 control
systems. Note: IntelliComm II does not support the LX-820 Commercial system.

Compool Models Compatible with IntelliComm II
(Using an External 9 VDC 200mA AC Power Adapter)

The following Compool models are compatible with IntelliComm II using an
external 9 VDC, 200mA AC power adapter: Compool CP-30, LX-220, LX-40.

Always disconnect AC POWER to the LOAD CENTER at the circuit
breaker. Also, disconnect AC power to the PUMP before installing the

IntelliComm II interface adapter. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury to the service person, pool users or others due to
electric shock. Read all SAFETY PRECAUTIONS on page i before
starting.

Accessing the Compool Circuit Board

The Compool control system circuit board is located in the power center. Refer
to the Compool control system owner’s manual for access information.

Connecting power to the IntelliComm II from a Compool
CP3xxx circuit board (see page 5 and 7)

1. Connect RJ12 adapter power wires (9-24V DC/AC): From the RJ12
adapter, connect the BLACK wire and RED wire to the RS-485 GND
(BLACK) and PWR (RED) terminal respectively. NOTE: For LX-100:

Connect the YELLOW wire from RJ12 to IntelliComm II Red (PWR)
screw terminal. Note: To avoid circuit board damage, DO NOT
connect the RED and YELLOW wires together to Red (PWR)
terminal, leave RED UNCONNECTED (see page 6).

2. Connect RJ12 adapter cable plug to the Compool COM PORT:
Disconnect the Compool control panel RJ12 plug from the Compool
circuit board COM Port and connect it to the RJ12 adapter (provided).
Connect the RJ12 adapter plug into the COM Port (use black plug for
LX-100) on the Compool circuit board (see page 5).

3. Connecting AUX cables: Choose the functions you wish to control on
the Compool system. Connect the auxiliary cables (provided in kit) from
the IntelliComm II input terminals (GPM/RPM 1, 2, 3, 4) to the auxiliary
connector on the Compool circuit board. Typically, GPM/RPM 1 input
terminal, connects to Compool FILTER PUMP output terminal. Choose
the other functions on the Compool board and connect them to
GPM/RPM 2, 3, and 4 input terminals.

4. Connecting IntelliComm II to IntelliFlo: For IntelliComm II to IntelliFlo
wiring information, see page 3.

6. Mounting the IntelliComm II (see page 20).

7. Setting up IntelliFlo speeds and flow rates (see page 16).

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Note: Using a RYALX Harness
(for Compool CP-38xx Systems): For the Compool SOLAR system, connect the

RYALX harness cable plug to the SOLAR socket, then connect the IntelliComm II pump
speed plug and the VALVE cable plug to the RYALX board. The RYALX can be used for
any output.

Note: The Spa output plug on the Compool circuit board can be used for direct
IntelliComm II connection, instead of splicing into the valve output cable.

1810 24

SPA
FLTR

AUX
VLV

POOL
FLTR

AUX1

AUX2

AUX3

AUX4

AUX5

AUX6

B/W

DIM3DIM4

SPA
EHTR

SPA

SPA
2SPD

SOL
POOL

FLR
CLN

EHTR
POOL

POOL

SOL

2SPD

CHOOSE FUNCTION

(for connection to IntelliComm II)

PART# PC-LX3830COMPOOL 11010B

AUX
VLV
CNTRL

CAUTION: DO NOT SHORT PINS OF RELAY SOCKETS

5

GND

RED

BLK

HLMP

HBST

ON

12345

SPA

YLW

ON

12345

67

8

SFLT

PFLT

AUX1

AUX2

AUX3

AUX4

AUX5

AUX6

FDEL

FREEZE I/L SYST

POOL

REM1

REM2

REM3

REM4

REM5

TO COM PORT

RJ12
Adapter
Wiring
Diagram

CLNR

MANHT

REM6

SSOL

67

SHPMP

ON

12345

8

PSOL

PHPMP

FLRCL

DIM3

SPC FNCT

PHONE CONTROLS

SPA

PHONE

GAS HEATERS

POOL SPA

GRN

RED

SPA SOL

GRN

RED

SPA WTRPOOL WTR

GRN

RED

POOL SOL

TEMPERATURE SENSORS

GRN

RED

67

8

GRN

DIM4

B/W

SHEAT

SAUX2

PHEAT

PAUX1

HI SPD

FREEZE

SENSOR

HEAT

POOL

COM PORT

RED

COM
PORT

BLK

BLK
GRN
YLW

RED

RS485

GND

PWR

PRGM 3

PRGM 2

PRGM 1

9 - 24V DC/AC

PRGM 4

RED

RS-485

RJ12

ADAPTER

PIN 3 (GRN)

PIN 2 (YLW)

TO PUMP

TO CONTROL

PANEL

IntelliFlo pump

CP3xxx

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Connecting power to the IntelliComm II from a Compool
LX100 circuit board

Note: Use a RYALX Harness (P/N RYALX) If

the circuit board relay output is in use and the
IntelliComm II AUX cable needs to share the
socket output.

FLTR TIMER

CLNR TIMER

24

AUX VLV

CONTROLLED BY

YES

NO

SILVER

12

+15

18 0

YRG

INT
VLV

RET
VLV

AUX
VLV

SPA

FLTR

CLNR

AUX1

AUX2

CLNR

AUX3

AUX 3

EHTR

COM
PORT

RJ12

ADAPTER

CHOOSE FUNCTION

RELAY CONNECTIONS

DO NOT SHORT THESE PINS

(for connection to IntelliComm II)

BLK

RED NOT CONNECTED

LX-100 ONLY (YLW)

Only connect YELLOW
wire for LX-100. Do not
connect red and yellow
wires together.

BLK
GRN
YLW

RED

RS485

GND

PWR

RS-485

PIN 3 (GRN)
PIN 2 (YLW)

TO PUMP

PRGM 2

PRGM 1

9 - 24 VDC

PRGM 4

PRGM 3

IntelliFlo pump

MOTOR SWITCH

MOTOR SWITCH

REMOTE SWITCHES

GND

GAS HTR

C

S

AUX1

SPA

AUX3

AUX2

SLMP

(LX100 use black plug)

RED

BLK

YLW

WTRFL

ON

12

AUX1

DELAY

JP16 JP17

TEMP

SENSOR

GRN RED

P

TO COM PORT

RJ12
Adapter
Wiring
Diagram

LX100 Motherboard

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