Balboa Instruments EL Series User manual

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EL8000 Mach 3 Hot Sheet
53857_02-97_A.pdf 11/27/2006
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System Model # EL8-EL8000M3-YCAH
Software Version # 28
EPN # 2130
Base PCBA - PN 53858-02
PCB EL8000 – PN 22041 Rev A
Base Panels
ML900 – PN 52654

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Basic System Features and Functions
Power Requirements
• 240VAC, 60Hz, 48A, Class A GFCI-protected service (Circuit Breaker rating = 60A max.)
• 4 wires (hot, hot, neutral, ground)
System Outputs
Setup 1 (As Manufactured)
• 240V Pump 1, 2-Speed
• 240V Pump 2, 2-Speed
• 240V Pump 3, 2-Speed
• 240V Blower
• 240V Circ Pump
• 120V Ozone
• 12V Spa Light
• 120V Fiber Optic Light and Wheel
• 120V AV (Stereo)
• 120V Mister
• 240V 5.5kW Heater
Additional Options
• Full Feature Dolphin Remote
and Spa-only Dolphin Remote
• Spa Monitor
Connects to Main Panel terminal J70, J71, J72, or J73
• IR or RF Dolphin Receiver Modules
Connects to Remote terminal J20
• Ozone Generator
Connects to terminal J4
• MoodEFX Lighting
Connects to Spa Light terminal J8
• FiberEFX Lighting
Connects to Spa Light terminal J8
• Stereo System
Connects to A.V. terminal J5
K16
J12
GR
B
W
W30
W10
W9
SWITCHBANK B
J17
J84
J15 J83
J22 J24 J82
TST AUX. F CFG
SEN. A SEN. B VAC
J91
J21
TV 1
J51
TV 2
J36
J19 J18
UV
WW
U4
REMOTE
EXP I/O
ADCM
J69
J20
J38
123
K-A 12VAC-B
J77
MAIN PANELS AUX PANELS J16J40J34J31
J73 J72 J71 J70

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Persistent Memory and Powering Up
Any time you change DIP Switches or Software Configuration Settings that
affect parameters the user can change (any filter settings, set temperature
default, Celsius vs Fahrenheit, 12-hour vs 24-hour time, reminders
suppression, etc), you must reset Persistent Memory for your DIP Switch
or Software Configuration Settings changes to take effect. You should
also reset Persistent Memory after loading a new file into a board (using
the ESM, purchased seperately).
To reset Persistent Memory:
•Power down.
•Set A12 ON (See illustration below).
•Power up.
•Wait until “ ” or “ ” is displayed on your panel.
Note: If “ ” appears see section below.
•Set A12 OFF. (This can be done safely with power on if you use a
non-conductive tool such as a pencil to push the switch back to the
OFF position. Otherwise, power down before setting A12 OFF)
•Power up again (if you powered down in the previous step).
•For all other power ups, leave A12 OFF.
About Persistent Memory and Time of Day Retention:
This system uses memory that doesn’t require a battery to store a variety
of settings. What we refer to as Persistent Memory stores all the User
Preferences, as well as all the filter settings, the set temperature, and the
heat mode.
Persistent Memory is not used for Time of Day. Time of Day needs to be
“kept running” (not just stored) while the power is off, so a separate
Real Time Clock feature (on all models except the EL1000) keeps track
of Time of Day while the unit is off. Time of Day Retention, and Time of
Day Retention alone, is controlled by the J91 jumper. J91 must be set
according to main system panel used.
message on power up:
If “ ” appears before (and instead of) “ ” or
“”, you have not configured DIP Switches and/or
Software Configuration Settings in a valid manner. This must be corrected
before you can reset Persistent Memory.
The switch numbers, jumpers, or configuration settings displayed after
“” are ones with which the system has found a configuration
problem. For example:
•“” would mean that the combination of how you’ve
set A5 and how you’ve set B2 is not supported on this system.
•“” would mean that there is a problem with jumper J99
•“” would mean that the combination of how
you’ve set pump 3 for 1-speed and blower for 1-speed is not
supported on this system.
•“” would mean that the combination of how
you’ve set DIP switches which have been assigned to pump 3 and
blower is not supported on this system.
Power Up Display Sequence
Upon power up, you should see the following on the display:
•Three numbers in a row, which are the SSID (the System Software
ID). The third display of these numbers is the Software Version,
which should match the version of your system. For example, if
these three numbers are , that is a Mach 3 EL8000 at
version 26.
•If there is a Configuration Error, the message (see above) will
appear at this point (and none of the messages below will display).
Otherwise what comes next is:
•“” (indicating the system is configured for a heater between
3 and 6 kW) or “ ” (indicating the system is configured for a
heater effectively* between 1 and 3 kW). “ ” should appear
for all EL models running at 240VAC. “ ” should appear for all
EL models running at 120VAC, as well as all GL models. (*A heater
which is rated at 4 kW at 240VAC will function as a 1 kW heater
at 120VAC.)
•If your system is using a special type of heater, a display such as
“” may appear next. If your system is using the generic Balboa
heater, no heater type display will appear.
•“” or “ ” will appear to signal the start of
Priming Mode.
At this point, the power up sequence is complete. Refer to the User Guide
for the ML Series panel on your system for information about how the spa
operates from this point on.
Switchbank A
S
witchbank B
J91 J91
RTC
Disabled
(Jumpered)
RTC
Enabled
(Not Jumpered)

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5.5 kW
240V
Trans
RTC
Enabled
A.V.
120V Fiber
Fiber Opt.
J9-120V
Mister
Ozone
12V Light
Spa
Light
Circ.Pump
Blower
2-Spd P3
2-Spd P2
2-Spd P1
Wiring Configuration and DIP Settings
Setup 1 (As Manufactured)
• 240V Pump 1, 2-Speed
• 240V Pump 2, 2-Speed
• 240V Pump 3, 2-Speed
• 240V Blower
• 240V Circ Pump
• 12V Spa Light
• 120V A\V (Stereo)
• 120V Ozone
• 120V Mister
• 120V Fiber w/ Wheel
• 240V 5.5kW Heater
• ML900 Main Panel
Switchbank A Switchbank B
A2/A3, No H.S.
Pumps w/Heater
A5, Degrees F
A6, Short Timeouts
A9/A10,
No Circ Pump
B2/B3,
No Blower
B8, FO & Spa Light
A9/A10,
No Circ Pump
B7, Dimmable LightA1, Test Mode OFF
A4, 12 Hour Time
A7, Cleanup Cycle OFF
A8, 1Hr O3Disable OFF
B1, Pump 2 2-Speed
B4, F/O Light OFF
B5, Pump 4 OFF
B6, Scrunching OFF
B9, Pump 3 2-speed
B10, Pump 3 Disabled
B11, Mister Disabled
B12, Mist Aux Pnl OFF
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SSID #
1
2
3
123
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
J91
J91
J83
Config Settings
Disabled
RTC
Enabled
Spa Light
12V
J37
J2 with
Pump 1 Low
J39
J9
Black AC
J29
120V/240V
Fiber Light
and Wheel
J49 J47
A11, Ozone w/P1 low
A12, Memory ON
B11, Mister Enabled
B10, Pump 3 Enabled
B8, Spa Light Button
B7, Spa Light On/Off
B4, F/O Light ON
B2/B3, Single Speed
Blower (On/Off)
A2/A3, Four H.S.
Pumps w/Heater
120 Volt Connections
240 Volt Connections
Black AC Jumpers
12 Volt Connections
Relay Control Wires
Wiring Color Key
Typically Line voltage
Typically Line voltage for 2-speed pumps
Neutral (Common)
Ground
Note flat sides in connector
Connector Key
WARNING: Main Power to system should be turned OFF BEFORE adjusting DIP switches.
WARNING: Persistent Memory (A12) must be RESET to allow new DIP switch settings to take effect. (See Persistent Memory page)

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DIP Switches Definitions
WARNING:
•Setting DIP switches incorrectly may cause abnormal system behavior and/or damage to system components.
•Refer to Switchbank illustration on Wiring Configuration page for correct settings for this system.
•Contact Balboa if you require additional configuration pages added to this hot sheet.
DIP Switchbank A Key
A1 ............Test Mode (normally Off)
A2 and A3..........Control amp draw requirements. See Table 1
A4* ............In“ON” position, displays time in 24 hours (military\European time)
............In“OFF” position, displays 12 hour time
A5* ............In“ON” position, displays temperature in Celsius
............In“OFF” position, displays temperature in Fahrenheit
* Sets default for user preferences - only applies when persistent memory is reset (A12 On)
during power-up
A6 ............In“ON” position, Equipment timeout 30 minutes (4 hours for Pump 1 Low)
............In“OFF” position, Equipment timeout 15 minutes (2 hours for Pump 1 Low)
A7 ............In“ON” position, Cleanup Cycle – 30 minutes after spa use/timeout, Pump 1 Low & Ozone run for 1 hour
............In“OFF” position, NO Cleanup Cycle
A8 ...........In “ON” position, Ozone suppressed for 1 hour after pump or blower button press
...........In“OFF” position, NO Ozone suppression
A9 and A10.........CircPump Behavior settings. See Table 2
A11 ............In“ON” position (non-circ mode operation) Pump 1 is two-speed, Ozone is ON
in Filter & Cleanup Cycles only (in any circ mode), Pump 1 is one-speed,
Ozone is ON with Circ Pump
............In“OFF” position (non-circ mode operation) Pump 1 is two-speed, Ozone is
ON with Pump 1 Low
(in any circ mode) Pump 1 is two-speed, Ozone is ON with Circ Pump
A12 ............Persistent Memory Reset (used when the spa is powering up)
DIP Switchbank B Key
B1 ...........In“ON” position, single-speed Pump 2
...........In“OFF” position, two-speed Pump 2
B2 and B3..........Blower Speeds. See Table 3
B4 and B8 .........Fiber Optic and Color wheel control; Spa Light Enable
Note: The Light button on an ML900 panel is a SpaLight button.
The Light button on most other panels is an EitherLight button.
B5 ............Pump 4 enable when On. Jets 4 replaces Blower on Aux panel
B6 ...........In“ON” position, Alternate Panel layout
(ML900 scrunching enabled; ML550 and ML700
Jets 3 replaces Blower)
...........In“OFF” position, Normal Panel layout
B7 ...........In“ON” position, Spa Light operation is On/Off
...........In“OFF” position, Spa Light operation is dimmable
B9 ...........In“ON” position, single-speed Pump 3
...........In“OFF” position, two-speed Pump 3
B10 ...........In“ON” position, Pump 3 enabled (Jets 3 replaces
Light button on Aux panel)
...........In“OFF” position, Pump 3 disabled
B11 ...........In“ON” position, Mister enabled
...........In“OFF” position, Mister disabled
B12 ...........In“ON” position, Mister or Option replaces Blower button on Aux panels
...........In“OFF” position, no button replacement on Aux panels
Table 1 # of Hi-Speed
Pumps/Blower
Before Heat Disabled
A2 A3
OFF OFF 0
ON OFF 1
OFF ON 2
ON ON Up to 4
Table 2 Circ Pump
A9 A10 Behavior
OFF OFF No Circ Pump
ON OFF 24 Hr
OFF ON 24 Hr w/3°F Shut-Off
ON ON Acts like Pump 1 Low
(Filter Cycles, Polls)
Table 3
B2 B3 Blower Speeds
OFF OFF 0 (No Blower)
ON OFF 1 (on/off)
OFF ON 2
ON ON 3
B4 OFF
B4 ON
B8 OFF B8 ON
No separately-controlled fiber light; spa light enabled on both
SpaLight and EitherLight buttons; fiber light (not wheel) comes on
with spa light (at any intensity)
No separately-controlled spa
light; fiber light enabled on
both FiberLight and EitherLight
buttons; spa light comes on with
fiber light
Spa light and fiber light each
separately controlled; fiber light
enabled on both FiberLight and
EitherLight buttons; spa light
enabled on SpaLight buttons only

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Jumper Definitions
Jumpers Key
J29 .........Jumper on Pins 1 and 2 will power J9-pin 1 (Mister) at 12 Volts AC.
Jumper on Pins 2 and 3 will power J9-pin 1 (Mister) at 120/240 Volts AC.
Note: W4 controls voltage on return line of J9-pin 3 and must be set for the same voltage.
J37 .........Jumper on Pins 1 and 2 will power one leg of J10-pin 2 (Spa Light) at 120/240 Volts AC.
Jumper on Pins 2 and 3 will power one leg of J10-pin 2 (Spa Light) at 12 Volts AC.
Note: W9 controls voltage on the return line of J10-pin 1 and must be set for the same voltage.
J39 .........Jumper on Pins 1 and 2 will power J2 pin 2 with Pump 1 Low.
Jumper on Pins 2 and 3 will power J2 pin 2 with the Circ Pump.
Note: W6 controls voltage on common line of J2-pin 3
J47 .........Jumper on Pins 1 and 2 will power J8 pin 2 (Fiber Optic Light) and J7 at 120/240 Volts AC.
Jumper on Pins 2 and 3 will power J8 pin 2 (Fiber Optic Light) at 12 Volts AC.
Note: J47 and J49 must be set for the same voltage. W5 controls voltage on return line of J8-pin 3 and
must be set to the same voltage.
J49 .........Jumper on Pins 2 and 3 will power J8 pin 1 (Fiber Optic Wheel) at 120/240 Volts AC.
Jumper on Pins 1 and 2 will power J8 pin 1 (Fiber Optic Wheel) at 12 Volts AC.
Note: J47 and J49 must be set for the same voltage. W5 controls voltage on return line of J8-pin 3 and
must be set to the same voltage.
J91 .........Jumper on 1 Pin only enables Real Time Clock function, for use with time capable panels.
Jumper on Pins 1 and 2 will disable RTC function, for use with non-time capable panels.
WARNING:
•Setting Jumpers incorrectly may cause abnormal system behavior and/or damage to system components.
•Refer to Jumper illustration in this hot sheet for correct settings for this system.
•Contact Balboa if you require additional configuration pages added to this hot sheet.

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Instruments
Balboa
Incorporated
PN 53914X-Mount M
Used for mounting any Expander Board
in a metal enclosure.
Bracket attaches to heater mounting straps
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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WHT AC (120V)
BLK AC
RED AC (240V)
J66 J65 J68
J64 J63 J67
J58 J57 J62 J54
J59 J60 J56 J61J74 J75 J53
J95 J46 J55
J44 J52J28 J27 J35 J43 J23 J32
TB1
FUSE 30A CLASS G
FUSE 30A CLASS G
F6
F7
K7
HTR2 HTR1
K6
K8
FUSE 1/2A 250V
F2
K4
K3 K2
J37
K16
J7
J8
K11 K9 K10
GR
B
W
GR
B
W
GR
B
W
J9
J11
GR
B
W
J1
GR
B
W
GR
B
W
J12
GR
B
W
GR
B
W
GR
B
W
GR
B
W
J2
J3
J4
J5 J6
J49 J49
BLK-A
BLK-A
P1-LO
CIRC
J39
K5
K13 K1
K14
W5
W4
W30
W14
W10
W6
W7 W8
W12
W9
W13
W15
W2
W1
W3
BARCODE
SWITCHBANK A SWITCHBANK B
J17
J84
J15 J83
J22
K12
K15
J86J92
J85
F1
J24 J82
TST AUX. F CFG
SEN. A SEN. B VAC
J91
J21
TV 1
J51
TV 2
J36
TRC6
J19 J18
UV
F5 FUSE 10A 250V
J90
J47 J94
J76
J14
J93
J79
FUSE 3A 250V
F4
WW
J10
U4
REMOTE
EXP I/O
ADCM
J69
J20
J25
J38
J81 J45 J41 J33
1
1
2
2
3
3J29
1
1
2
2
3
3
12VAC-B
12VAC-B
BLK-A 12VAC-B
1
2
3
J89
J26 J48J50J42
J77
MAIN PANELS AUX PANELS 12 VAC
J16
J40
J34
J31
J73 J72 J71 J70
TORQUE
RANGE
FOR TB1:
27-30 IN. LBS.
HOT
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BALBOA INSTRUMENTS, INC.
EL8000 Mach 3 COPYRIGHT 2005 P/N 22041 REV A
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Configuration Options

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Output Features Quadrant
J1 + W1 – 2-Speed Pump 1 3-B
J2 + W6 – Output tied to Pump 1 Low (J39 - P1-Lo) 4-B
– OR output tied to Circ Pump (J39 - Circ)
J3 + W7 – Circ Pump 5-B
J4 + W13 – Ozone (Separate Relay 120V or 240V) 7-B
J5 + W8 – A.V. 6-B
J6 + W12 – 3-speed blower 8-B
J10 + W9 – Spa Light (12V or 120V/240V) (Check J37 setting) 8-C
J7 + W2 – Misc (120V or 240V) (Check J47 setting) 2-C
J8 + W5 – Fiber Optic (12V or 120V/240V) 4-C
(Check J47 + J49 setting)
J9 + W4 – Mister (12V or 120V/240V) (Check J29 setting) 5-C
J11 + W14 – 2-Speed Pump 2 5-D
J12 + W10 – 2-Speed Pump 3 (W30 to J94) 7-D
W3 – Sets Transformer Voltage (120V or 240V) 4-E
(Setting must match transformer installed in system.)
X-P632
Used for an additional 2-speed Pump output.
Relay control J2 plugs into the EXP I/O connector J36 on
the Main PCBA (Quadrant 7-E, near W10).
Expander boards that REPLACE the Blower function:
Relay control for these options is connected to J21 on the
Main PCBA (Quadrant 9-C, near W9). Do not use the
Blower Connector J6 if one of these is used.
X-P PN 53544
Used for an on-off Device without a fuse
X-B PN 53310
Used for an on-off Device with 10A fuse
X-P231 PN 53681
Used for an on-off Device with 30A fuse
PN 53680
Document PN 40593_E
09-20-2006
Pump 5 Pump 2
To J11
PS-25
Used to split the output from the Pump 2 Connector (J11)
into a single-speed Pump 2 and single-speed Pump 5.
White wire quick connect goes to Main PCB Red AC for
240 Pumps or to Wht AC for 120V Pumps.
PN 25094
White
Red
White
Green
Black
Green
White
Red
White
Green
Black
Green
Pump 4 Pump 3
To J12
PS-34
Used to split the output from the Pump 3 Connector (J12)
into a single-speed Pump 3 and single-speed Pump 4.
White wire quick connect goes to Main PCB Red AC for
240 Pumps or to Wht AC for 120V Pumps.
PN 25093
Red
Black
White
Green
Sequencer
SS Pump SS Pump
ELS-VALVE
Used to split the output from a single-speed Pump to allow
a Valve Sequencer to be powered by the pump’s output.
PN 22934
G
RBW
J1
W1
J2
J6
F30A 480V
X-P632
PN 53680
P/N 22909 REV B
Expander Options

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Ozone Connections
9
K10
GN GN
J4
J5 J6
W8
W12
W9
W13
W15
J21
TRC6
F5 FUSE 10A 250V
J93
J79
FUSE 3A 250V
F4
NG
J10
J81 J45 J41 J33
N
ELS 12 VAC
J16
Use this slot for the leftover Red conductor
Line - Black conductor
Balboa Ozone connector configuration for 120V 60Hz
Ground (Green) conductor
Flat sides of sockets as shown
Common - Install the White conductor here for 120V ozone
Use this slot for the leftover White conductor
Line - Black conductor
Balboa Ozone connector configuration for 240V 60Hz
Ground (Green) conductor
Common - Install the Red conductor here for 240V ozone
B
G
B
G
Use this slot for the leftover conductor
Line - Black conductor
Ground (Green) conductor
Common - Red for 240V or White for 120V ozone (See W13 wire)
W13 wire determines voltage
Ozone Connector Voltage: The EL circuit board is factory configured to deliver a preset voltage (120V
or 240V) to the on-board ozone connector (J4). See the ratings table on the wiring diagram attached to
the cover of the enclosure for the configured voltage. For 240V output W13 connects to Red AC and for
120V output W13 connects to White AC.
The voltage to the ozone connector can be changed in the field if required. W13 just needs to be set for
the required voltage.
Balboa Ozone Generator: If the board is set up to operate a 120V ozone generator, the connector on the
ozone generator is likely to be configured correctly, but should be compared to the illustration below.
If a 240V ozone generator is required, be sure the red wire in the ozone cord is positioned in the
connector next to the green ground wire as described below.
Note: A special tool is required to remove the pins from the connector body once they are snapped in
place. Check with your Balboa Account Manager for information on purchasing a pin-removal tool.

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Panel Configurations
ML900
PN 52654 with Overlay PN 40026
• Connects to Main Panel terminal J70, J71, J72, or J73
• RTC jumper (J91) on Main PCBA must be OFF (1 pin only)
Jets 3 OptionJets 1 Option
Invert Blower Fiber
Jets 3 OptionTime Warm Jets 1 Jets 2 Jets 3 Option
CoolMode/Prog Invert Blower Fiber Light
F2
TL
F1
PL
TIME CAPABLE