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Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................... 1

Connecting the Optical Reader to the PC ............................................. 2

Using a Serial RS-232 DB9 connector on the PC .................................. 2

Using a USB port connection on the PC ............................................... 2

Setting up Tera Term.............................................................................. 3

Using the Optical Reader to Retrieving Data ......................................... 4

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Introduction

The IntelliChlor diagnostic optical reader is a wireless optical reader
device used to retrieve stored operating data from the IntelliChlor chlorine
generator to a PC or PDA.

Use this device to determine if parts need to be replaced or if the
IntelliChlor cell has performed to specification. The retrieved diagnostic
information shows how the system has been operated. It indicates the
power setting and hours of use and other information:

• Total cell hours (total hours the cell produced chlorine)

• Number of Reversals

• Reverse setting

• Production setting

• Salt Setting

The retrieved data is transmitted to the PC from the optical reader using a
standard Serial RS-232C connector or USB connection. The optical reader
operates with Windows XP and 2000 using Tera Term software; a terminal
program included with the IntelliChlor optical reader kit.

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3. While holding the optical reader over the LED, press and hold the
MORE button for 3 seconds until the “percentage” LED's flash
quickly. Data is now being transmitted out through the LOW
SALT light and to the PC. You should see the following text on
the PC screen.

******************************************************
SYSTEM STATUS IC20 SERIAL 000425
******************************************************
FIRMWARE IC-V1.3 MFG DATE 000000
TOTAL CELL HRS 00616
HRS EACH OUTPUT

20% 00016:47 80% 00520:50
40% 00028:31 100% 00018:29

60% 00028:54 BOOST 00000:00
REVERSE CYCLE 4 HRS # REVERSES 0124
SALT 2500-2900ppm CALIBRATED
WATER TEMP 80F CALIBRATED 80F
CELL VOLTS 32.6V
HRS HI SALT 00000:00 HRS LOW TEMP 00000:00
HRS GOOD SALT 00232:09 HRS FLASH CELL 00614:06
HRS ADD SALT 00384:22 HRS NO FLOW 00032:18
HRS LOW SALT 00002:36

SELF TEST PASSED

4. If there is no data from the IntelliChlor unit displayed on the PC
screen, see step 5 in “Setting up Tera Term” on page 3, and select
another COM port.

Connecting the Optical Reader to the PC

Using a Serial RS-232 DB9 connector on the PC

• Plug the optical reader into a Serial DB9 connector on the
PC.

Using a USB port connection on the PC

If the PC does not have an RS-232 DB9 connector you can use a USB to
Serial adapter. This allows you to plug the optical reader into the USB port
on the PC.

To connect the optical reader to the USB port:

1. Install the USB Serial adapter driver that comes with the adapter.

2. Plug the optical reader connector into the Serial connector of the
USB Serial adapter.

3. Plug USB connector into the USB port on the PC. Allow the driver
to install into Windows.

5. After the words SELF TEST PASSED are displayed, the

IntelliChlor will return to normal operating LED settings.

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Setting up Tera Term

To setup Tera Term:

1. Insert the IntelliChlor CD in your CD-ROM drive and copy the
contents of the CD to your PC's hard drive.

2. Plug the optical reader into the Serial port or USB adapter.

3. Double-click ttermpro.exe to launch Tera Term.

4. Tera Term will automatically be connected to COM1.

5. To Change the COM Port: If the optical reader does not display
data to the PC screen, the optical reader may be on a different
COM port, and will need to be changed. If using a USB port, the
PC will assign one of the COM ports to the USB port. Try each
COM port until a successful connection is made.

6. To change the COM port, click File > Disconnect. Click File >
again, then New Connection. Click the pull down menu to choose
a different COM port, then click OK. You are now connected to
this port.

Using the Optical Reader to Retrieving Data

To receive data from the IntelliChlor cell:

1. Remove the tinted slide cover from the unit.

2. Hold the optical reader straight and steady over the LOW SALT
LED. Ensure that the tip of the optical reader is level with the top
surface of the control panel. If the cell is in direct sunlight, shade
the unit before using the optical reader.

Salt Low red LED

Remove tinted cover

IntelliChlor Cell Assembly

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Salt Low red LED

More button

IntelliChlor Control Panel

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