Astral Pool Viron Connect 10 User manual

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INSTALLATION AND
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS I INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Viron Connect 10
Pool and Spa Controller

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Congratulations on the purchase of your AstralPool Viron Connect 10 controller. Correct installation and
set up by a qualified and/or licensed technician will ensure you have many years of trouble free enjoyment
from your swimming pool.
•The Power Supply Module must be hard wired by a licensed electrician. To avoid a safety hazard,
the supply cord if damaged, must only be replaced by AstralPool, its service agent or a suitably qualified
person.
•This controller is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Please ensure that young children are supervised to ensure that they do not interfere with the Pool and
Spa Equipment Centre.
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY –This product must only be installed and serviced by an electrician or
professional pool technician. The information and processes in this manual must be followed exactly.
Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may result in property damage, serious injury or
death. Improper installation and/or operation may void your warranty.

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Table of Contents
Section 1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Components ......................................................................................................................................................................5
Basic Operation .................................................................................................................................................................5
Section 2 Equipment Operation..................................................................................................................................... 6
Pool & Spa .........................................................................................................................................................................6
Lighting ..............................................................................................................................................................................6
Heating ..............................................................................................................................................................................7
Solar...................................................................................................................................................................................7
Favourites ..........................................................................................................................................................................8
Section 3 Setting the Clock ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Clock setting ......................................................................................................................................................................9
Section 4 Timer Programming ......................................................................................................................................10
Setting timers ..................................................................................................................................................................10
Section 5 Favourite Programming.................................................................................................................................16
Setting favourites.............................................................................................................................................................17
Section 6 Equipment Installation ..................................................................................................................................18
Control box installation ...................................................................................................................................................19
Touchscreen installation..................................................................................................................................................19
Equipment connection - electrical...................................................................................................................................20
Equipment connection –data/communications .............................................................................................................21
Section 7 Installation Setup ..........................................................................................................................................22
Touchscreen Setup ..........................................................................................................................................................22
Section 8 Wireless Configuration..................................................................................................................................33
Wireless Transceiver installation ....................................................................................................................................35
RF Remote installation.....................................................................................................................................................36
Section 9 External Heater
Control……………………………………………………………………………………………………………................…………………………….………….37
Section 10 Solar Control via motorised valve…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….37
Section 11 Touch Screen Installation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………38
Section 12 Customisable Switching from an external Source........................................................................................47
Section 13 Service Mode Operation .............................................................................................................................48
Section 14 Functionality Tips ........................................................................................................................................49
Section 15 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................50
Section 16 Assigning outlets/channels .........................................................................................................................51
Warranty - Terms and Conditions ...............................................................................................................................52
Warranty - Exclusions ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………53
Table of Contents Part Two: Internet Gateway and Smart Phone App Installation
Installing the Internet Gateway and Smart Phone/Tablet App……………………………………….…………………….................…..54

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Installing Internet Gateway hardware to the Connect 10…………………………………………………………………………….……………55
Configuring home Wi-Fi…………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………….…58
Registering ‘Pool Owner’ and authorized ‘Users’……………………………………………………………………………………….………..…..59
Internet Serial Number and Password………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………61
Download connectmypool app to your SmartPhone or Tablet……………………………………………………………………….…………62
Internet Gateway and App trouble shooting……………………………………………………………………………………….……………………69

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Section 1. Overview
The information contained within this manual will provide instructions on the operation and installation of your Viron Connect
10 Pool and Spa control system. These instructions should be followed exactly to ensure correct and safe operation of the
controller. It is important that these instructions be read completely prior to installation or operation of the controller. These
instructions are current for touchscreen version 1.7 onwards.
1.1 Components
a. Viron Connect 10 Pool and Spa Controller equipment centre (supplied)
b. Touchscreen Controller (supplied)
c. RF handheld remote (optional)
d. Wireless Transceiver module (optional)
e. Temperature sensors for gas, electric and solar heating systems (optional)
f. RJ12 data cables for auxiliary equipment connection (optional)
g. Internet Gateway (optional)
1.2 Basic Operation
a. Ability to control 8 appliances through ON/OFF/AUTO selection
b. Service mode operation available from equipment center control panel for manual override
c. Customizable ‘Favorites’ programs to allow for single touch operation of multiple appliances
d. Use of up to 8 timer periods each day to automatically turn on equipment
e. Fully automate entire pool system through product integration and programming

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Section 2. Equipment Operation
All appliances on your Viron Connect controller can be easily operated through the specific product screens.
2.1 Pool & Spa Option
a. Select Pool & Spa Icon from the menu screen
b. All equipment not allocated to a specific category (ie Lighting, Heating, etc) will be located in the Pool & Spa
menu.
c. Select the piece of equipment you want to turn on or off. Depending on configuration of timers you will be
able to toggle between ON / OFF / AUTO
d. If installed and configured, your heater (gas or electric) can also be turned on and off from this menu option.
For temperature adjustment, please see Heating option (2.3)
e. Operation of motorized valves for pool / spa combinations can be selected by choosing either the POOL or SPA
icon.
f. Separately allocated and named valves (valve 1 & valve 2) can be operated from this Icon also
2.2 Lighting
a. Select Lighting Icon from the menu screen
b. All lighting channels which have been allocated to a zone will be displayed in the lighting section
c. Select between ON/OFF or AUTO (auto will also be shown if another product has a timer allocated to it)
d. For AstralPool Delta multi-colour lighting systems, you can also change the colour setting of your light by
tapping on the colour chip at right of screen to expose the full color palette
2.3 Heating (if applicable)
a. Select Heating from the menu screen
b. The current water temperature and the set temperature will be shown on the screen. If using pool and spa
mode, different water temperature set points can be chosen for both.
c. To adjust the set temperature, first select either pool or spa. Then using the up and down arrows to the right
of the set temperature adjust to desired setting.
d. Use the Heater ON / OFF button to operate your heater (water flow must be present before heater will
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2.4 Solar (if applicable)
a. Select Solar from the menu screen
b. Adjust set temperature to desired setting.
c. Select Solar On / Off / Auto
i. Off –turns solar manually off
ii. On –turns solar manually on
iii. Auto –turns solar to automatic operation. If sufficient heat difference between pool water and
collector temperature solar will operate. Differential is set at initial installation set-up stage.
d. Select Summer / Winter
i. Summer –normal operation of solar
ii. Winter –solar pump will operate for 5 minutes per day to flush collector (only if AUTO is selected)
2.5 Favorites
a. Select Favorite option from the menu screen
b. Activate one of the preset favorites by selecting from the list (to program favorites see Section 5)
c. Once finished with a Favorite setting, you can return system to programmed settings by selecting “All Auto”
from the home screen. A favourite option initiated will override all other timers
Note: It is recommended that the system always be set to the ‘AUTOMATIC RETURN TO POOL MODE’,
which can be found in the initial set up and installation menu.

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Section 3. Setting the Time
3.1 To set the current time on the Viron Connect touchscreen, select the Setup Icon from the main menu then select Set
Time.
3.2 Using the up and down arrows, set the current hour , minutes and day (the clock default setting is using the 24 hour
clock format, but 12 hour can be selected is desired)
3.3 Select done when completed.

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Section 4. Timer Programming
4.1 Your Viron Connect controller has 8 programmable timers that can be set to operate at any time during the day. You
can choose to run your timers on an ‘Everyday’, ‘Weekend’, or ‘Other’ setting. On selection of your chosen daily timers,
the corresponding starting letter of that selection will appear next to the timer (i.e ‘E’ , ‘W’ , or ‘O’). When setting
your timers, it is essential that you do not allow any timer period, or day selection, to cross over
into another. Crossing over timers, or days, can cause conflict within the software of the
controller and result in erratic operation of equipment.
a. Select Timers from the menu screen
b. Starting with Timer 1, select ‘Setup’
c. If configured, select if timer is to operate in Pool or Spa mode, then select Next
d. Select the check box next to each appliance you require to operate during the timer period then select Next.
e. If system is configured with a variable (multi) speed AstralPool pump, you will be prompted to select the
desired speed for the Filter Pump from Low, Med or High (function only accessible with use of RJ12 Data
cable). If you are also using an Astralpool chlorinator with ORP and PH control and have enabled AI mode, this
will then be a selectable speed option, (AI mode would have been previously selected in initial set-up mode). If
AI mode has been programmed you will not have the option to select low speed. Select next.

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f. Any auxiliary valves which have been installed can be set to on or off. If valve is to be operating, select check
box. Select next.
g. Choose heater status (if installed). Select next.
h. Choose to activate lighting zones (if installed). Select next.

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i. Select the ‘Disabled’ option next to the timer you wish to set- This will then allow you to add a timer for this
period.
j. Using the arrows adjust the starting and finishing time for the timer period. Once setting the timer has begun,
the ‘enabled’ square automatically becomes activated as a default. To deactivate this timer, simply press the
enabled square so that it no longer has a black center. Press done button when finished.
k. Repeat above process for each additional timer period required.
l. The final timer period (if configured in your setup) is for ‘Heat Demand’. This feature allows you to bring your
filtration or heating pump on at the top of each hour to sample the water temperature of your pool or spa. If
the temperature is below the set point, the pump will continue to operate until the desired temperature is
achieved then it will switch off. To program heat demand;
i. Go to the bottom of the timer list and find Heat Demand, (note this timer will not appear unless
previously configured), touch on the word ‘Disabled’.
ii. Program start and stop period using the arrows beside the times. Select if system should be operating
in the pool or the spa mode.

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NOTE : ONCE ALL TIMERS HAVE BEEN PROGRAMMED, ENSURE NO TIMER PERIODS OR DAYS ARE OVERLAPPING BEFORE
CONTINUING.
m. When finished with setting timers, select the ‘Menu’button to return to the main screen. Next, select the
‘Home’ option which will display a screen giving you 3 options.
i. All Off
ii. All Auto
iii. Menu
n. Select the ‘All Auto’ option. Your Viron Connect controller will now operate as per the automatic programming
you have just entered.
o. In your ‘Home’ Icon you will now see a rolling display, in a number of different windows, of what products you
have configured and the current state in which they are in.

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Section 5. Favorite Programming
5.1 The AstralPool Viron Connect 10 control system allows you to program ‘One Touch’ Favorite settings so you can
operate numerous products at the same time for specific purposes. A total of 8 favorite settings can be programmed,
allowing you to have things such as ‘Night Swim’, ‘Spa party’, ‘waterfall feature’ etc.
5.2 To program a new favorite setting (or to modify an existing one),
a. Select the ‘Setup’ option from the main menu screen. If it does not appear in this first window, scroll right with
the ‘more’ button.
b. From the Setup menu, select ‘Configure Favorites’.
c. The Viron Connect 10 controller comes with 8 programmable favorites. 2 pre-configured for your
convenience ‘Pool’ & ‘Spa’, which can also be modified, and 6 additional favorite allocations that can be
programmed to your specific requirements.

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WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY –This product must only be installed and serviced by an electrician or
professional pool technician. The information and processes in this manual must be followed exactly.
Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may result in property damage, serious injury or
death. Improper installation and/or operation may void your warranty.
d. Select ‘Favorite 1’ from the list. You will then be given 3 options on the next page.
e. Select edit name. This is where you will be able to re-name the favorite, (first delete the name ‘Favorite’),
then add your customized name,
f. Next select ‘Edit Configuration’, this is where you choose what products you want to come on in that
favorite. After selecting all of the products that you want, you will then be taken back to the ‘Edit’ window.
g. At this stage, select the ‘Back’ button. This will take you back to the newly named favorite, where you will
see the word ‘Disable’ still appear next to the newly named favorite. Press this so that the name changes to
‘Enable’. Selecting this will then allow the newly configured favorite to be accessible from the ‘Favorites’
Icon.
Section 6. Equipment Installation
This appliance must be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 3000:2007 and any other local regulations.
All equipment to be operated from the Viron controller should be connected prior to establishing power to the control box. This
includes both power cables and RJ12 data cables. All RJ12 data cables used in AstralPool communication systems are a straight
through configuration. The use of cross over cables may cause damage to your system and void warranty.
The combined total load all equipment connected to the Viron controller must not exceed 40 amps.
An approved isolation switch must be installed in the electrical line to the Viron Connect controller. This switch must be
positioned in close proximity to the control box.
The Viron Connect control system is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Please ensure
that young children are supervised to ensure they do not play with the controller.
The control box must be hard wired by a licensed electrician to a minimum 32amp circuit –40 amp circuit is recommended. To
avoid a safety hazard, the supply cord if damaged must only be replaced by AstralPool, its service agent or a suitably qualified
person.
Power to the control box should be supplied by an isolating transformer or through a residual current device (RCD) with a rated
residual operating current not exceeding 30mA.
The Touchscreen control may be removed on its extendable lead for programming purposes and refitted inside the Relay
box. Alternatively, with the purchase of a longer RJ 12 six wire flat cable the touch screen may be moved inside the house
or under a balcony and mounted for regular use. Warning: Do not mount touch screen in direct sunlight or with direct
exposure to the elements.will void warranty.

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6.1 Control Box Installation
a. The Viron Connect 10 electrical box has an IPX3 rating enabling it to be installed outside. Regulations within
AS/NZS 3000:2007 require that the electrical box be installed outside of the pool zone. This pool zone extends
3.5m from the edge of the swimming pool.
b. The electrical box should be installed in a well ventilated position, away from direct sunlight and out of the
direct weather where possible. Ensure the unit is not located near pool chemicals as fumes may damage the
sensitive electrical components.
c. The electrical box is supplied with masonry plugs and screws. When mounting onto a solid wall, ensure the
lowest part of the controller is a minimum of 1600mm above ground level. If being mounted onto a post, a flat
weatherproof panel must be used behind the equipment box. This panel must extend 150mm past each side
and top/bottom of the controller.
Electrical box dimensions :
6.2 Touchscreen Installation
*NOTE- FOR FULL AND DETAILED TOUCHSCREEN INSTALLATION DETAILS REFER TO SECTION 11.
THE TOUCHSCREEN SUPPLIED WITH THE VIRON CONNECT CONTROLLER SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR
INDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY.
a. Connection of the touchscreen to the electrical control box is made by a 6 wire RJ12 straight through
cable. If cable connection back to the electrical box is not possible, wireless Transceiver modules can
be purchased from AstralPool.
375mm
480mm
114mm
View of rear side of
touchscreen
81mm

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Constant 240V supply
Channel 2
Channel 4
Channel 6
Channel 8 –
15A
Channel 1
Channel 3
Channel 5
Channel 7 –
15A
Appliance Installation / Connection - Power
b. The Viron Connect controller comes with 8 x 10A GPOs and 2 x 15A GPOs. Two of the 10A outlets supply a
constant 240V output for connection of appliances which require active power such as gas pool heaters. The
other eight outlets are all switchable from the controller.
c. When connecting appliances to the outlets of the controller, attempt where possible to start at channel 1 and
use sequential channels from there. This will ensure the easiest operation of the controller.
6.3 Appliance Installation / Connection –Communications
a. The Viron Connect controller communicates with other compatible AstralPool equipment through the use of
sophisticated software and RJ12 data cables. All appliances with communication ability should be linked back
to the controller via data cable. AstralPool products capable of this connection include;
i. Viron eVo series pool and spa heaters
ii. Viron eVo series variable speed pumps
iii. Viron series salt chlorinators
iv. Delta lighting systems
v. RolaChem dosing systems
vi. VX series salt chlorinators
vii. HX and JX series pool heaters
viii. HiNRG pool heaters
b. When connecting any appliance via data cable to the electrical box, it is important to only use straight through
cable. Many off the shelf data/phone cables are cross over configuration and cannot be used with the Viron
control system. RJ12 cables of varying lengths are available from your local AstralPool Australia distributor.
c. There are 6 x RJ12 sockets located inside the Viron controller. Any appliance can connect to any socket.
d. There are 4 x valve actuator sockets located inside the Viron controller. Actuators must be 24VAC and have a
maximum current draw of 0.75A. For pool/spa operation, use actuator ports labeled inlet and outlet. For the 2
auxiliary valves (which can be used for water features, solar, etc) use ports labeled Valve 1 or Valve 2.

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Section 7. Installation Setup
7.1 Touchscreen Controller Setup
1) From the main screen, select the ‘Setup’ Icon. Scroll to next page if not displayed on main page.
2) Scroll down through the screen to select the ‘Installation Setup’ icon.
3) Enter in the password of 1 2 3 4
Valve actuators, RJ12 cable
connection ports and
temperature sensor
connections

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4) A summary of the current equipment configuration will be shown on the screen - it will be a generic default
factory setting. Select the ‘Change’ Icon to continue with the setup.
5) The next screen will then prompt you to use either the ‘SET UP WIZARD’ or the ‘JUMP TO ‘section. For the
initial set-up, the ‘SET UP WIZARD’ will need to be used to enable full and complete programming of the
connect 10. If at any other stage after the initial set-up other programming has to changed, then the use of the
‘JUMP TO’ section could be used.
6) The next screen is the number of lighting zones that you want to select, or allocate, to the ‘Lighting’ Icon. A
zone is any area of the pool and surrounds with lighting that you want to turn on separately. After selection
press next.
7) You will need to nominate the name of each lighting zone from the provided list and select if the zone
supports multi-colour lighting. Only select the multi-colour check box if you are using an AstralPool Delta
lighting controller.
8) Select the number of channels being used in the system. For Connect 10 controllers, select 8 channels.

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9) Select if a Genus heater is installed. ‘Genus’ heaters include all gas heaters manufactured by AstralPool
Australia including the Viron eVo range, HiNRG range, HX range and JX range.
i. If YES go forward to step 10;
ii. If NO, you will be given the option of using the relay board within the controller to monitor the water
temperature. If you have a non AstralPool heater attached, select YES to relay board temperature
sensing;
iii. NOTE- THE CONNECT 10 COMES CONFIGURED TO COMMUNICATE WITH A GENUS HEATER, THE UNIT
MUST BE MANUALLY RE-CONFIGURED IF NO IS SELECTED. THIS PROCEDURE IS DONE BY FIRST
TURNING POWER OFF TO UNIT, THEN TAKE OFF THE ELECTRICAL COVER PANEL TO EXPOSE ALL
WIRING. AT THIS STAGE LOCATE SYSTEM/LOCAL PIN CONFIGURATION AS SHOWN BELOW, SLIDE
PLASTIC BRIDGING PIN FROM MIDDLE/RIGHT POSITION, TO MIDDLE/LEFT POSITION SO THIS
INDICATES LOCAL MODE.

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iv. If you select to use the relay board for temperature sensing, you can then choose if the display is in
Celsius or Fahrenheit and if you want to use the touchscreen to regulate temperature. If you have an
external heater (not manufactured by AstralPool) and you want to control your pool temperature
from the Connect controller, select YES. To operate temperature control from the touchscreen you
will need to install a temperature sensor kit available from AstralPool.
10) Select if Solar
Control feature is being used from the Viron Connect.
i. If NONE go forward to step 11