AquaStar Loxone User manual

Zertifiziert nach
certified acc. to
EN ISO 9001:2008
SMART HOME READY

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SMART HOME READY
Table of Contents
Copyrights 41
Introduction to operation manual 42
Warranty and liability 53
Instructions for safety at work 54
Safety instructions 55
Residual Risk 76
6.1 Hazard generated by current 7
6.2 Hazard generated by human error 7
6.3 Hazard generated by current during cleaning work 7
General 77
Directions for use 78
Assembly 89
9.1 Function- and installation diagram 8
Add the Device into the Loxone Config 910
10.1 Initial setup 9
10.2 Re-learning in process: 9
Electrical Connection 1111
Technical data 1212
Connection diagram for pump and Praher ball valve EO510 1213
13.1 Connection diagram for one phase pump 12
13.2 Connection diagram for three phase pump 12
Circuitboards 1314
14.1 Mainboard 13
14.2 Power Supply 13
Dimensions 1415
Exploded view drawing Loxone Aquastar Air 1516
Dismantling Loxone Aquastar Air 16
17
Loxone Aquastar Air Accessories 1718
Troubleshooting 1819

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Copyrights1
This operation manual contains copyright protected information. All rights reserved to
Praher Plastics Austria GmbH.
This operation manual is designed for use by operating personnel only. Copying,
reproduction or translation of the present document into other languages in whole or
in part is subject to express written permission by Praher Plastics Austria GmbH.
© 2015 Praher Plastics Austria GmbH
Knowledge of the instructions contained in this operation manual is indispensable for
preventing failure and ensuring faultless operation of the Loxone Aquastar Air. Therefore, it is
essential, that the person in charge of operating the equipment is familiar with the present
documentation
Introduction to operation manual2
This operation manual is intended to facilitate familiarization with the Loxone Aquastar Air and
utilization of the same for the intended purpose.
This operation manual contains important information for safe, proper and economical
operation of the Loxone Aquastar Air. Compliance with these instructions will contribute to
preventing danger
reducing repair costs and equipment failure, and
increasing the liability and service life of the Loxone Aquastar Air
This operation manual supplement the instructions provided by existing accident prevention
and environmental protection regulations. It must be available at the place of utilization of the
equipment at any time and must be read by each person intending to use the Loxone Aquastar
Air . This means
operation, including
correction measures in case of faulty operation and
maintenance
In addition to the operation manual and the compulsory accident prevention regulations
applicable at the place of utilization of the equipment, the generally subject specific technical
rules must be taken into account.

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Warranty and liability3
Warranty and liability claims in the context of damage to person or property shall be excluded
where such damage results from one or several of the causes listed below:
Improper use of the Loxone Aquastar Air
Improper installation, putting into operation, operation and maintenance of the Loxone
Aquastar Air
Operation of the Loxone Aquastar Air with defective or improper safety devices
Non-compliance with the instructions contained in the operation manual for installation,
putting into operation, operation and maintenance of the Loxone Aquastar Air
Unauthorized modification of the Loxone Aquastar Air
Insufficient monitoring of components subject to wear and tear
Inadequately performed repair of the Loxone Aquastar Air
Damage of the Loxone Aquastar Air resulting from foreign matter or Force Majeure
Enduring damage due to neglect of the operation manual or due to damaging sealed parts
lead to a lapse of the warranty. We do not take any liability for resulting damages thereof!
Please read the operation manual carefully before starting operation.
Instructions for safety at work4
Each person, involved in the user’s facility, in the installation, dismantling, putting into
operation, operation or maintenance of the Loxone Aquastar Air must have read and
understood the entire operation manual and, in particular, the chapter ‘Safety Instructions’.
The instruction and warning signs calling attention to dangers must be taken into account!
Safety instructions5
This equipment has been built and examined according to safety precaution for electronic
devices and has left the plant in a perfect safety-related condition
To keep this status and to guarantee a safe operation, the user must observe the safety
instructions, which are included in these instructions
This installation work may only be undertaken by an authorized and licensed installer or
electrical business
This equipment is not intended for it by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental abilities or for lack of experience and/or for lack of knowledge to be used
it is, it by a person responsible for their security is supervised or received from it
instructions, how the equipment is to be used. Children should be supervised, in order to
guarantee that they do not play with the equipment.
The electrical installations must be carried out according to the respective local and regional
regulations (e.g. OEVE, VDE,...) and possible official regulations
Dangerous voltage!
This is for your own safety

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the electrical connection must have separating device built into the permanently installed
electrical installation, which enables the disconnection of all electrical contacts with a
contact space of min. 3 mm from the mains.
Pay attention that the supply voltage is correctly protected and an earth-leakage circuit
breaker ≤ 30 mA is installed.
Only use the equipment in dry rooms, in which no combustible gasses and vapors are
present.
Do not put the equipment into operation immediately if it has been taken from a cold to a
warm area. The thereby developing condensation water could destroy your equipment
If the equipment has visible damages, does not work anymore or has been stored under
adverse conditions for longer periods, then it is to be expected that a safe operation is no
more possible. In this case the equipment is to be secured against unintentional start-up
and if necessary to be decommissioned.
Live parts can be uncovered when opening the cover or removing parts. Before an
alignment, maintenance, a repair or change of parts or devices, the equipment must be
separated from all voltage supplies, if opening the equipment is necessary. If after that an
alignment, maintenance or a repair on the opened equipment under voltage is inevitable, it
may only be done by experienced, skilled staff, which has knowledge of the associated
dangers and/or the relevant regulations.
Capacitors in the equipment can still be charged, even if the equipment is separated from all
voltage supplies.
Assembly and/or disassembly of the valve only in a pressure-free status (i.e. empty piping
beforehand)
Valve flow and/or direction of flow must be considered.
Each person involved in the operation and maintenance of the equipment
must have read and understood the present operation manual!
It is for your own safety!

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Residual Risk6
6.1 Hazard generated by current
Manipulation of the Loxone Aquastar Air by operating staff is strictly prohibited
and may only be performed by duly authorized staff, qualified for electrical
work. Compliance with the corresponding instruction and prohibition signs is
required.
6.2 Hazard generated by human error
The operating staff must be instructed in regard to the residual danger
resulting from electricity and familiarized with correct operation. Efficiency of
the safety training must be verified.
6.3 Hazard generated by current during cleaning work
Cleaning of the Loxone Aquastar Air may only be performed after
disconnection from power supply (lever switch).
General7
Praher Plastics Austria Aquastar controls are significant technical products, which are
manufactured with high accuracy to the most modern technical production methods. Entitled
complaints will naturally be rectified as fast as possible if they occur. The equipment has a
warranty after valid European law. The warranty begins with the purchase date.
Directions for use
8
The following is a control unit for a Praher 6-way valve that is operated using a Loxone
miniserver. The Loxone Aquastar Air backwashes a filter fully automatically via time and
pressure and controls the pump of a swimming pool as well as various extensions for the
Loxone control unit.
An electrical connection for a Praher ball valve EO510, for opening during the cycle, is
available.
ATTENTION! For relief of the sealing system the valve is shipped on
intermediate position and is not sealed! Prior to operation it has to be
electrically set to position “Filter”!
The Aquastar must never be operated without a Praher V6 valve to avoid
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Assembly9
Device installation –installation of the valve
Install the valve in the conduit according to the labeling and the sketch below. Use adapter
unions. Threaded connections should be sealed only with Teflon strip. Although the device is
functional in any position, it must not be installed with the actuator facing down. If the
difference in level between system and tank exceeds 3 meters, stop valves or non-return
valves should be installed to prevent severe damage to the actuator and the valve due to
excessive pressure and flow.
As filter medium can be washed out during backwashing and rinsing, we recommend fitting
the drain with a throttle. Otherwise a stuck valve disk can adversely affect the flawless
functioning of the Aquastar. Polluted or grainy filtering media require the use of adequate pre
filters.
Important! During a cycle the filter pump motor must be shut off!
The Praher Plastics Loxone Aquastar Air is approved for 6-way valves by Praher.
Malfunctions can occur with any other valve type as we are unable to guarantee that
these valves match the dimensions of the Praher 6-way valves.
9.1 Function- and installation diagram
6 way valve type: 11/2“ und 2“
Connections: thread or solvent socket (all connections open)
Max. operating pressure: ABS 11/2“, 2“ 3,5 bar
GFK 11/2“, 2“ 6 bar
Filtern der Flüssigkeit
(z.B. Wasser)
Becken Pumpe Ventil
(zum Filter) Filter
Ventil (vom Filter)
Becken
Filtering the medium (i.e. water)
Pool → Pump → Valve (towards
filter) → Filter → Valve (away
from Filter) → Pool
=Klarspülen
Filtermedium reinigen(z.B.
Sand) nach dem Rück-
spülen
Becken Pumpe Ventil
(zum Filter) Filter
Ventil (vom Filter) Kanal
Cleaning filter medium
(i.e. sand) after backwash cycle
Pool → Pump
→ Valve (towards filter) → Filter
→ Valve (away from filter) → sewer
Filtermedium reinigen (z.B.
Sand) im Gegenstrom
(umgekehrte Durchfluss-
richtung im Filter)
Becken Pumpe Ventil
(vom Filter) Filter
Ventil (zum Filter) Kanal
Cleaning filter medium
(i.e. sand) in counter flow
(reversed flow direction in filter)
Pool → Pump
→ Valve (away from filter) → Filter
→ Valve (towards filter) → sewer
Entleeren vom Becken
mit der Pumpe
Becken Pumpe
Ventil Kanal
Draining of the pool
with the pump
Pool → Pump
→ Valve → Sewer
Umpumpen der Flüssigkeit
ohne Filter (Filter ist
überbrückt)
Becken Pumpe Ventil
Becken
Circulating the medium
without Filter (Filter is bypassed)
Pool → Pump
→ Valve → Pool
Pump → away from pump
Top → towards filter
Bottom → away from filter
Return → towards pool
Waste → towards sewer
Pump von Pumpe
Top zum Filter
Bottom vom Filter
Return zum Becken
Waste zum Kanal

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Add the Device into the Loxone Config10
Before being able to use the Loxone Aquastar Air, it must be learnt-in. To do this the
Aquastar needs to be in learing mode.
10.1 Initial setup
When the Loxone Aquastar Air is powered up for the first time, the learning mode will start
automatically.
10.2 Re-learning in process:
To re-learn the Loxone Loxone Aquastar Air, simply press and hold the learn button for at
least 5 seconds. The Loxone Loxone Aquastar Air is now back in the learning mode.
The learn button is located on the Mainboard (red circled).
Be aware that the antenna is screwed on the SMA connector (yellow circled).
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Now, open Loxone Config and connect to your Miniserver. Click then on the Air Base
Extension and check the checkbox "Start and Dispaly Air Monitor".
Now click on 'Start Search'. All Air devices in learning mode will be listed.
Now select the device you want to learn in, enter a name and click on "Create Device".
The device will now be listed in the Periphery tree. The following objects are now available for
configuration as part of the device itself:
Beyond the classic functions of a 6-way-back wash valve the Loxone Aquastar Air has 2
analogue inputs (1x 0-10V, 1x0,5-4,5V), 3 free-programmable relais and also a 1-Wire
interface. (For example for temperature sensors)
For further information about each object and the pool controller function-block please
visit: www.loxone.com/aquastar

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REL1 REL2 REL3
VDD DQ GND
+5V PS2 GND
+24V PS1 GND
Electrical Connection11
a) Connection to the supply voltage
100 –240 V AC 50/60 Hz ~
b) Connection for pump
Potential free: 250VAC 8A at cosφ=1, 30VDC 8A
(Use a Auxiliary relay at greater loads)
For position ’filter’, ’backwash’, ’rinse’, ’waste’ and ‘circulate’ and after a time
lag of approx. 10 sec. the clamps [13 -> 14] are connected.
c) Connection for ball valve
Potential free: 250VAC 8A at cosφ=1, 30VDC 8A
(Use a Auxiliary relay at greater loads)
With switched off actuator, on position FILTER and CIRCULATE, the clamps
[G→3] are interconnected. On position WASTE and during the whole backwash
cycle the clamps [G→4] are interconnected.
~
d) Potential-free relays
Potential-free: 250VAC 5A at cosφ=1, 30VDC 5A
(Use a Auxiliary relay at greater loads)
The potential-free relays Rel1 to Rel3 are designed as NO contacts and act as a
functional enhancement in the Loxone system.
e) Pressure sensor for Loxone Pressure Sensors
The PS1 terminal is intended for an evaluation of 0-10V. The maximum voltage is
10V. The 0...0.3 or 0…6 bar Loxone pressure sensor is optionally available.
f) Pressure sensor for Praher Pressure Sensors (System Pressure)
The PS1 terminal is intended to evaluate 0.5-4.5V. The maximum voltage is 5V.
The 0 ... 6 bar Praher pressure sensor is optionally available.
Connection: Terminal +5V Contact sensor 1
Terminal PS2 Contact sensor 2
Terminal GND Contact sensor 3
g) 1-Wire interface
This interface is intended to connect 1-Wire sensors by Loxone.
h) SMA Connector
The antenna is included and has to be screwed in to the SMA connector ST5 to
get a connection to the Miniserver.
L1 N
1314
4G 3
NO COM NCNO COM NC

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Technical data12
Voltage: 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz
Protection: IP 65
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Max. Power: 15 Watt 11/2“, 2“
Connection diagram for pump and Praher ball valve EO51013
13.1 Connection diagram for one phase pump
13.2 Connection diagram for three phase pump

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Circuitboards14
14.1 Mainboard
14.2 Power Supply

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Dimensions15
1 ½” SM
1 ½” TM
2” SM
3” SM
A
99,5
X
110
170
B
90
X
114
165
C
29,5
31,5
38
50
D
48
47
60
85,5
E
61,5
59,5
81
110
F
163,5
160
210
306
G
304
300
348
445
H
39
42,5
36
50
I
87,5
90
114
165
J
117
117
117
117
K
175
180
228
117
L
125
125
125
330
M
165
165
165
125
N
140
140
140
165
O
18,5
18,5
26
35
P
X
62,5
X
X
Dimensions in mm

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2
10
3
4
5
6
7
9
1
8
Exploded view drawing Loxone Aquastar Air16
1. Aquastar lid with foam
rubber cord
2. Hexagon screw
3. Gear motor
4. Aquastar body bottom
5. Cabel with Connector plug
for pressure sensor
6. V6ND valve 1 ½”, 2”
7. Control board
8. Pressure sensor
(only at Aquastar 4001)
9. Pump end switch
10. Valve plate with O-Rings
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Dismantling Loxone Aquastar Air17
For dismantling the electronic drive off the valve a box spanner with a wrench size of 15mm
is needed.
Carry out Installation in reverse order (step 8 –1)
Inspection glas (step 2) and hexagon screw (step 4) to be screwed stalwartly (4Nm –8Nm)

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Loxone Aquastar Air Accessories18
Emergency grip
Art.Nr. 101862
Line strainer S4
d
DN
A
Z
t
D
PN
50
40
95
104
31,5
101
16
63
50
109
121
38,5
124,5
16
Check valve S6
D
DN
A
Z
t
D
PN
50
40
77
87
31,5
101,5
16
63
50
87
99
38,5
115,3
16
PVC
S6
DN
32
40
50
d
40
50
63
G
1 1/4“
1 1/2“
2“
A
77
77
87
D
101,5
101,5
115,3
E
138,5
138,5
143,5
H
159
159
164
t
26,5
31,5
38,5
Z
87
87
99
PN
16
16
16
max. bar
3
3
3
PVC ball valve DN32 –DN50 S6 EO510 ECO 230V
Aquastar
SafetyPack

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Troubleshooting19
The drive rotates continually without approaching a position
oDevice was operated without a respective valve
Please return for repair; damage has already occurred in this case
The drive continually triggers the backwash cycle
oThe system contains pressure boosting components (e.g., Solar absorbers)
Set the pressure sensor in such a way that the Loxone Aquastar Air does
not trip even at increased pressure
The pump fails to switch on or off
oRelay is burnt-out
The maximum pump current of 8A was exceeded
oThe pump is not properly connected
The pump must always be looped via contacts 13-14
The disk is not lifting freely, or the drive is not running smoothly, or flow noises
can be heard
oThe pump does not switch off when the valve retainer is lifted
The pump must always be looped via contacts 13-14
oThe drop from the water surface to the valve is too great
Make sure that the total water column does not exceed 3m.
oThe V6 valve is soiled or clogged by debris
Clean the valve and use a pre-filter

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Notizen
Notes

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