Gecko in.k800 User manual

in.k800TM
intuitive color keypad
Full color control
On-screen audio control
Water care selection
TechBook
Gecko Alliance
450 des Canetons, Quebec City (Qc), G2E 5W6 Canada, 1.800.78.GECKO
www.geckoalliance.com
9919-101191-E
Rev. 04-2015
© Groupe Gecko Alliance Inc., 2015
All trademarks or registered trademarks
are the property of their respective owners. Printed in Canada

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Warnings .................................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 3
Overview
- in.k800 dimensions ................................................................................................. 4
Installation
- Installation of in.k800 .............................................................................................. 5
- Drilling template ...................................................................................................... 6
- Installation notes ...................................................................................................... 7
- Connecting in.k800 keypad to the spa pack ........................................................ 7
- Installation errors ...................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the in.stream and in.tune to the spa pack
- in.stream .................................................................................................................... 9
- in.tune ........................................................................................................................ 9
Keypad functions
- in.k800 keypad layout ........................................................................................... 10
- Settings key .............................................................................................................. 10
- Mode key ................................................................................................................ 10
- Power ....................................................................................................................... 10
- Main screen ............................................................................................................ 10
- Start or stop accessories ......................................................................................... 11
- Notifications ............................................................................................................. 11
- Water temperature ................................................................................................. 12
- Settings ...................................................................................................................... 12
- Water care ................................................................................................................ 13
- Water care modes ................................................................................................... 13
- Modifying schedules .............................................................................................. 14
- Audio ........................................................................................................................ 14
- in.clear-200 (linked version) .................................................................................. 15
- Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 15
- Maintenance reminders ........................................................................................ 16
- Standby .................................................................................................................... 16
- Error log .................................................................................................................... 17
- Date and time ......................................................................................................... 18
- Keypad settings ....................................................................................................... 18
- Wi-Fi ......................................................................................................................... 19
- Electrical configuration .......................................................................................... 20
- Factory reset/Audio configuration ........................................................................ 21
- About ........................................................................................................................ 21
- in.mix functions ...................................................................................................... 22
- in.tune functions ..................................................................................................... 23
- in.stream functions ................................................................................................. 24
- in.clear functions .................................................................................................... 25
Error messages ...................................................................................................................... 26
Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 27
Table of contents

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WARNINGS:
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS MAY SIGNIFICANTLY SHORTEN THE PRODUCT’S
LIFE TIME, AND LEAD TO FAILURES AS WELL AS HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS*. COMMON SENSE MUST ALWAYS
PREVAIL WHEN EVALUATING THE INSTALLATION AND/OR USE OF ANY ELECTRONIC CONTROL IN
A FINAL APPLICATION.
• RESPECT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS LISTED AT END OF TECHBOOK.
• THIS UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
• ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ARE TO SERVICE THIS UNIT.
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
•THIS UNIT SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON A CLEAN FLAT SURFACE.
• THE GASKET ON THE BACK OF THE UNIT WILL PREVENT WATER INFILTRATION INSIDE, BEHIND THE MOUNTED
SURFACE. IF THE GASKET IS DAMAGED, SEAL THE BACK OF THE UNIT WITH SILICONE TO AVOID ANY LEAKAGE
BEHIND THE MOUNTED SURFACE.
• THIS UNIT MUST BE MOUNTED ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF THE SPA. SEE INSTALLATION SECTION FOR DETAILS.
• THE BACK OF THIS UNIT SHOULD NOT BE ENCLOSED IN A WAY THAT CAUSES WATER TO COLLECT.
SEE INSTALLATION SECTION FOR DETAILS.
* HAZARDOUS CONDITION:
A CONDITION THAT IS POTENTIALLY DAMAGING AND/OR DANGEROUS TO THE OPERATOR OR
SURROUNDINGS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: FIRE, FLOODING OR OTHER WATER DAMAGE,
DIELECTRIC BREAKDOWNS (PRESENCE OF HIGH VOLTAGE), ETC.
MAINTENANCE
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Return it to your dealer or service station for servicing.
ACCESSORY PARTS
Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internally
or may not securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become loose resulting in hazards or product
failure.
DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT
The appliance (or the product) must be disposed of separately
in accordance with the local waste disposal legislation in force.
Compatible spa controllers:
in.xm2, in.xe, in.yt, in.yj and in.ye with compatible software revision.
Aeware®, Gecko®, and their respective logos are Registered Trademarks of Gecko Alliance Group.
in.k800™, in.xm2™, in.xe™, in.yt™, in.ye™, in.yj™, in.tune™, in.stream™, in.mix™, in.clear™, in.touch™ and in.therm™,
and their respective logos are trademarks of Gecko Alliance Group.
All other product or company names that may be mentioned in this publication are tradenames, trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Warnings

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in.k800
intuitive color keypad
With its bright, full color display, the in.k800 provides
an intuitive user experience, while its screen’s high
resolution brings hot tub user interfaces to a new level.
Loaded with a large amount of memory and a powerful
on-board processor we have created the seamless
graphic interface that spa users have been waiting for.
This techbook presents the different functions and
menus available on your in.k800. Availability of certain
functions depends on the software version of your
in.k800. To find out which features are available for your
software version* refer to the table of available options in
the "Specifications" section.
* To see which software version is installed on your in.k800
refer to the "About" section.
Introduction

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in.k800 dimensions
8.73"
(221.74 mm)
4.23"
(107.47 mm)
2.03"
(51.57 mm)
Overview

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Installation of in.k800
Installation
Gasket with or without adhesive
Optional wing nuts
and spacers
To install the in.k800, use the drilling template provided in this section.
Determine the mounting location and stick the template on chosen location.
Cut out an opening according to the template.
Clean the installation surface and peel the adhesive gasket from the back of the keypad.
Insert keypad and align it correctly, then ensure it is properly glued by gently pressing evenly on the entire surface.

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3.5"
88.90 mm
0.125"
3.17 mm
R 0.250"
6.35 mm
R 0.625"
15.87 mm
8.00"
203.20 mm
7.5"
190.50 mm
Installation
Drilling template

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in.k800 must be installed
on the outside edge of
the hot tub, so that it is
not subject to moisture
trapped by the cover.
The back of the in.k800 should not be enclosed where
water can gather, but instead cut out.
Connecting in.k800 keypad to the spa pack
To connect the in.k800 keypad, simply insert its in.link
connector into the appropriate keypad connector of the
pack enclosure (as illustrated).
Main keypad in.k800
Vent hole on back of keypad should not be blocked.
Installation
Installation notes

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Upon connecting the in.k800 to the spa pack you may see one of two error messages:
Please follow the instructions in the message or contact your dealer for more information.
Installation
Installation errors

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in.stream
Use the adapter cable (Part # 9920-400976) to connect the in.stream to the CO port of the spa pack.
in.tune
Use the adapter cable (Part # 9920-400976) to connect the in.tune to the CO port of the spa pack.
See Factory reset/Audio configuration section for details on setting up audio.
Connecting the in.stream and in.tune to the spa pack

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Keypad functions
Power
Press any button to turn the keypad on. After 30 minutes
without activity it will shut off.
Main screen
The main screen gives you access to your accessories
and water temperature. At the bottom of the screen
you will see any error or maintenance messages
that are present.
Settings key
One press gives you access to a menu to manage the settings of your spa. Refer to the settings section for details about
the settings menu.
Mode key
Successive presses on the Mode key will give access to control different optional accessories of your spa such as
Audio and others. Note that if an accessory is not present in your spa configuration, its menu will not appear.
Refer to the following section to get details about the possible accessories and their detailed functionalities.
The screen will revert back to the spa mode if no key is pressed for 60 seconds.
Settings
Key 2
Key 3
Key 1
Mode
Up
Key 4
Key 5
Down
Selection lights Light/ Key 6
*Functions for keys 1 to 5 will depend on your system's low level conguration.
in.k800 keypad layout

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Start or stop accessories
To start or stop an accessory, press the associated button.
Icons will become animated when their accessory
is turned on, and inanimate when turned off.
Icons on the screen will reflect the speed or state
of the devices running on your spa.
When an accessory has more than two states,
press the button until it reaches the desired state.
Notifications
A notification area at the top right-hand side of the
screen shows the state of certain accessories installed in
the spa.
Keypad functions
Notification icons
in.mix:
• Indicates that an in.mix system is detected.
For more information about the in.mix system,
refer to the in.mix functions section.
in.clear:
• The icon is green when the in.clear is
generating bromine.
• The icon is grey when the in.clear isn't
generating bromine.
• A red cross indicates that the in.clear is turned off.
For more information about the in.clear,
refer to the in.clear functions section.
in.touch:
• Indicates that the in.touch module is detected
and connected to a Wi-Fi network.
• A red cross indicates that the in.touch module
is detected but isn't connected to a Wi-Fi network.
For more information about the in.touch,
refer to the Wi-Fi section.

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Water temperature
The temperature shown at the bottom of the screen
gives the actual water temperature. Use the Up and
Down keys to set the desired temperature. The set
point will appear in blue. After 3 seconds without any
change to the set temperature value, the current water
temperature will reappear.
When the set value is lower than the current temperature
Cooling to xx.x will appear below. When the set value is
higher than the current temperature, Heating to xx.x will
be indicated under the value. Normally there is a short
delay before the heating starts, during which Heating
Suspended is indicated under the value.
Settings
From the home page you can access the Settings,
where you will find:
• Water care
• Audio
• in.clear-200 (linked version)
• Maintenance
• Date and time
• Keypad Settings
• Wi-Fi (only available on in.touch with software
11.00 or higher)
• Electrical conguration
• Factory reset
• About
Use the arrow keys to move up and down in the list.
To select an option, press the lit button beside it (key 2).
At any point you can press the Settings button to return
to the home screen or key 1 to go back.
Keypad functions

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Water care
The Water Care section will help you set up your ideal
filtration and heating settings. Choose from Away from
Home, Beginner, Energy Savings, Super Energy Savings,
and Weekender, depending on your need.
Use key 2 to choose your setting. A green checkmark will
appear on the selected icon to confirm.
In Economy mode, the set point will be reduced
by 20°F*, which means that the heating system will not
be engaged unless the temperature falls to 20°F below
the spa's set temperature.
The filtration schedule shown on the screen will apply
to the main filtration pump, most likely pump 1. If your
spa uses a circulation pump configured to run 24 hours,
the screen will show you the purge setting instead
of filtration. The purges are pre-programmed for a fixed
number of minutes, therefore the duration will be
set to N/A on the screen, and only the start time can
be modified.
*Default pack value
Keypad functions
Water care modes
Away:
In this mode the spa will always be in economy;
the set point will be reduced by 20° F*.
Beginner:
The spa will never be in economy mode and will be
filtering according to the pack's low level configuration.
Energy Savings:
The spa will be in economy mode during the peak hours
of the day and resume normal mode on the weekend*.
Super Energy Savings:
The spa will always be in economy mode during peak
hours, every day of the week*.
Weekender:
The spa will be in economy mode from Monday
to Friday, and will run normally on the weekend*.
*Filtration will be reduced when the economy mode is active.

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Audio
The in.k800 can be used with either the in.tune or
in.stream audio system. The Audio section in the Settings
menu gives you the option to disconnect or unpair your
Bluetooth enabled device when using the in.stream.
For more information on audio functions, see the in.tune
or in.stream operation section.
Modifying schedules
To modify a Water Care category, use the lit key to
the right (key 5) to open the selected Water Care menu.
You can add schedules by scrolling down to Add,
and selecting with key 2.
To delete a schedule, press key 4.
You can modify the programmed schedules by selecting
one and adjusting the schedule using the arrow keys.
Use key 2 to move between parameters.
You have several possibilities for the schedule (Mon-Fri,
weekend, every day, or single days). The schedules
will be repeated every week. The time and duration
are set in 30 minute increments. Once you have set
the schedule, use key 1 to go back. Ensure that you have
selected the desired Water Care option in the main
Water Care menu.
Keypad functions

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in.clear-200 (linked version)
The in.k800 keypad can be used with the in.clear
sanitization system. The
in.clear section allows you to
configure your maintenance settings and Boost level.
For more information on maintenance and Boost settings,
see the in.clear user manual.
Use the Up and Down keys to make your selection,
then key 2 to confirm.
Use the Up and Down keys to change the maintenance
or Boost value, and key 2 to confirm.
* If the maintenance value is modified by more than 2, a warning
message will appear with an option to cancel or confirm the change.
Maintenance
From the Settings page you can access the Maintenance
menu, which gives you access to the following options:
•
Maintenance reminders
• Standby
• Error log
Use the Up and Down keys to make a selection,
and key 2 to confirm.
Keypad functions

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Maintenance reminders
The in.k800 keypad will remind you of maintenance
required on your spa, like rinsing or cleaning the filter.
Each task has its own duration, based on normal use.
The
Maintenance reminders menu allows you to verify
the time left before maintenance is required, as well as to
reset the time once a task is completed.
Use the Up and Down keys to move through the list.
To reset a task select it by pressing key 2, then confirm
when prompted. Once you have confirmed the task will
be reset.
Standby
The Standby mode allows you to service your spa.
Pumps will stop for 30 minutes, and automatically restart
after this time.
Once
Standby mode has been activated a screen will
appear to show that pumps are stopped. The normal spa
page will return at the end of maintenance.
Press on the
Confirm key to leave Standby mode and
restart the spa.
Keypad functions

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Error log
In this section you can see errors that have been archived
by the system. Use the Up and Down keys to move
through the list. Errors are archived chronologically, from
most recent to oldest (top to bottom).
The
Error log page shows the error code, the date of the
error, and the time.
To see more details on an error select it with key 2.
A screen will appear with more information on the
selected error.
For more information, see the
Error messages section.
To clear the
Error log page press on key 4 and confirm
when prompted. The page will be cleared.
Keypad functions

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Keypad settings
In this section, you can change the temperature unit,
language, display orientation and rim light color. Note
the spa pack must be configured accordingly to be able
to change the rim light color.
Use the arrow keys to choose the setting that you want to
adjust. Select it by pressing key 2 then use the arrow keys
again to change the setting.
When you change the display orientation, the contextual
options and arrow keys adjust to the chosen orientation.
The Mode and Menu keys remain unchanged, as well as
the accessory keys in the main Spa menu.
Date and time
Here you can adjust the time format, change
the year, date, and time. Use the arrows to choose
the setting that you want to adjust, and select it by
pressing key 2.
Use the arrow keys to change the parameters, and key 2
to move between parameters. Key 1 will take you back to
the main
Settings menu.
Keypad functions

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Wi-Fi
For the Wi-Fi menu to appear in the Settings menu
your in.touch module must be equipped with software
version 11.00 or higher. This menu allows you to connect
your in.touch module to a Wi-Fi network or to change its
network.
For more details about other in.touch connection
methods please see the in.touch techbook.
To connect your in.touch module to a wireless network,
use the Up/Down keys to go to the Wi-Fi option in the
Settings menu and key 2 to select it.
After a few seconds the available networks will appear
on the screen, as well as their signal strength.
Use the Up/Down keys to move through the list.
Select your network by pressing on key 2.
If the Wi-Fi network is password protected enter it when
prompted.
• Use the arrow keys to choose your letters
• Use key 6 to move the curser forward
• Use key 4 to change the type of character
(uppercase, lowercase, number, symbol)
• Use key 3 to backspace
• Use key 2 to confirm
If no password is required the in.touch will connect
automatically.
Once the in.touch module is connected to a
Wi-Fi network a green check mark will appear in
the Wi-Fi menu, and the network name will appear
in the
Settings menu.
Keypad functions