Jandy AquaLink RS PDA User manual

Installation Data
Installation Manual
AquaLink®RS
PDA - Pool Digital
Assistant
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by a professional pool/spa service
technician. The procedures in this manual must be followed exactly. Failure to follow warning notices
and instructions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
Pool/Spa Combination Systems and
Pool Only/Spa Only Systems
(Models PS4, PS6, PS8, P4, and P8)
H0572200A
ATTENTION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an electrical source on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Modications made to this equipment, which are not authorized by the manufacturer, may void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.

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Table of Contents
Section 1. Important Safety Instructions ........... 4
Section 2. System Overview ............................. 6
2.1 Package Contents............................. 6
2.2 SystemComponentSpecications
and Dimensions................................ 7
2.3 Basic Plumbing ................................ 8
Section 3. Installation........................................ 10
3.1 Power Center Mounting................... 10
3.2 High Voltage Wiring ........................ 10
3.3 Low Voltage Wiring ......................... 14
3.4 Heater Connection ........................... 15
3.5 Temperature Sensors........................ 18
3.6 Jandy Valve Actuators...................... 18
3.7 PDA Transceiver J-box Installation . 18
Section 4. System Startup.................................. 20
4.1 Handheld Remote Programming...... 20
4.2 Restarting the System
(Clear Memory) Menu ..................... 23
4.3 PDA System Defaults and
General Modes................................. 23
4.4 PDA Handheld Remote Menu
Flow Chart ....................................... 25
Section 5. Troubleshooting................................ 26
5.1 PDA Quick Troubleshooting Guide. 26
Section 6. Power Center Wiring Diagram......... 28
Section 7. Power Center PCB DIP Switch
Settings ............................................. 29
7.1 DIP Switch Functions ...................... 29
7.2 DIP Switch Settings for Pool and
Spa Combination.............................. 30
7.3 DIP Switch Settings for Pool or
Spa Only........................................... 31
Section 8. General, Water Feature and
Light Aux Labels.............................. 32
DATE OF INSTALLATION
INSTALLER INFORMATION
INITIAL PRESSURE GAUGE READING (WITH CLEAN FILTER)
PUMP MODEL HORSEPOWER
FILTER MODEL SERIAL NUMBER
PDA MODEL SERIAL NUMBER
NOTES:
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION RECORD

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Section 1. Important Safety Instructions
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
LIRE LA NOTICE TECHNIQUE.
All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all national, state, and
local codes. When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
WARNING
Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature
of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6° F. The symptoms of
hyperthermia include dizziness, fainting, drowsiness, lethargy, and an increase in the internal temperature of the
body. The effects of hyperthermia include: 1) unawareness of impending danger; 2) failure to perceive heat; 3)
failure to recognize the need to exit spa; 4) physical inability to exit spa; 5) fetal damage in pregnant women; 6)
unconsciousness resulting in a danger of drowning.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of injury, do not remove the suction fittings of your spa or hot tub. Never operate a spa or hot
tub if the suction fittings are broken or missing. Never replace a suction fitting with one rated less than the flow rate
marked on the equipment assembly.
WARNING
To Reduce the Risk of Injury -
a) The water in a spa should never exceed 104°F (40°C). Water temperatures between 100°F (38°C) and
104°F (40°C) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for young
children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes.
b) Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during the early months of
pregnancy, pregnant or possibly pregnant women should limit spa water temperatures to 100°F (38°C).
c) Before entering a spa or hot tub, the user should measure the water temperature with an accurate
thermometer since the tolerance of water temperature-regulating devices varies.
d) The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa or hot tub use may lead to unconsciousness with
the possibility of drowning.
e) Obese persons and persons with a history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory system
problems, or diabetes should consult a physician before using a spa.
f) Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa or hot tub since some medication
may induce drowsines while other medication may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock - Install the power center at least five (5) feet (152.4cm) from the inside wall of the pool
and/or hot tub using non-metallic plumbing. Canadian installations must be at least three (3) meters from the
water.
Children should not use spas or hot tubs without adult supervision.
Do not use spas or hot tubs unless all suction guards are installed to prevent body and hair entrapment.
People using medications and/or having an adverse medical history should consult a physician before using a spa
or hot tub.
AVERTISSEMENT
Danger d'electrocution - Les installations Canadiennes doivent se trouver à au moins trois (3) mètres de l’eau.
Ne pas laisser les enfants utiliser une cuve de relaxation sans surveillance.
Pour éviter que les cheveux ou une partie du corps puissent être aspirés, ne pas utiliser une cuve de relaxation si
les grilles de prise d'aspiration ne sont pas toutes en place.
Les personnes qui prennent des médicaments ou ont des problèmes de santé devraient consulter un médecin
avant d’utiliser une cuve de relaxation.

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CAUTION
A ground-fault circuit-interrupter must be provided if this device is used to control underwater lighting fixtures. The
conductors on the load side of the ground-fault circuit-interrupter shall not occupy conduit, boxes, or enclosures
containing other conductors unless the additional conductors are also protected by a ground-fault circuit-
interrupter. Refer to local codes for complete details.
CAUTION
A terminal bar marked "GROUND" is provided within the power center. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
connect this terminal bar to the grounding terminal of your electric service or supply panel with a continuous
copper conductor having green insulation and one that is equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this
equipment, but no smaller than no. 12 AWG (3.3mm). In addition, a second wire connector should be bonded with
a no. 8 AWG (4.115mm) copper wire to any metal ladders, water pipes, or other metal within five (5) feet (1.52m)
of the tub.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
People with infectious diseases should not use a spa or hot tub.
To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the spa or hot tub.
Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a spa or hot tub to avoid unconsciousness and possible
drowning.
Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult a physician before using a spa or hot tub.
Water temperature in excess of 100°F/38°C may be injurious to your health.
Before entering a spa or hot tub measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer.
Do not use a spa or hot tub immediately following strenuous exercise.
Prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub may be injurious to your health.
Do not permit any electric appliance (such as a light, telephone, radio, or television) within 5 feet (1.5 m) of a spa
or hot tub.
The use of alcohol, drugs or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas.
Water temperature in excess of 100°F/38°C may be hazardous to your health.
AVERTISSEMENT
Les personnes atteintes de maladies infectieuses ne devraient pas utiliser une cuve de relaxation.
Pour éviter des blessures, user de prudence en entrant dans une cuve de relaxation et en sortant.
Pour éviter l’évanouissement et la noyade éventuelle, ne prendre ni drougue ni alcool avant d’utiliser une cuve de
relaxation ni quand on s’y trouve.
Les femmes enceintes, que leur grossesse soit conrmée ou non, devraient consulter un médecin avant d’utiliser
une cuve de relaxation.
Il peut être dangereux pour la santé de se plonger dans de l’eau à plus de 38°C/100°F.
Avant d’utiliser une cuve de relaxation mesurer la témperature de l’eau à l’aide d’un thermomètre précis.
Ne pas utiliser une cuve de relaxation immédiatement après un exercice fatigant.
L’utilisation prolongée d’une cuve de relaxation peut être dangereuse pur la santé.
Ne pas placer d'appareil électrique (luminaire, téléphone, radio, téléviseur, etc) à moins de 1.5m de cette cuve de
relaxation.
La consommation d’alcool ou de drogue augmente considérablement les risques d’hyperthermie mortelle dans
une cuve de relaxation.
Il peut etrê dangereux pour la santé de se plonger dans de l’eau à plus de 38°C/100°F.
Attention installer: Install to provide drainage of compartment for electrical components.
WARNING
To avoid injury ensure that you use this control system to control only packaged pool/spa heaters which have built-
in operating and high limit controls to limit water temperature for pool/spa applications. This device should not be
relied upon as a safety limit control.

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Section 2. System Overview
2.1 Package Contents
All Jandy AquaLink RS Systems come complete with the appropriate number of 3HP relays needed.
Pool Digital Assistant (PDA) System Sub-Assembly
Power Centers (Sold Separately)
Standard Power Center
(with mounting brackets)
Sub-Panel Power Center
(with mounting brackets and circuit
breaker mounting plate)
Two (2) JVAs
(With Pool/Spa Combination Only)
PDA Handheld Remote Outdoor Transceiver J-box Power Center PCB
Two (2) Temp Sensors,
Additional Relays (Model Dependent)

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2.2 SystemComponentSpecicationsandDimensions
Table 1
Specifications (USA and Canada)
Power Supply 120 VAC; 60 Hz; 3 A
Contact Rating (Relays) High voltage - 25 A; 3HP @ 240 VAC
1½ HP @120 VAC
1500 Watts Incandescent
Low Voltage - Class Two, 1 A @ 24 VAC
Service Switch All Circuits (located at Power Center in Service Mode)
Dimensions
Standard Power Center
5"
14½"
13¾"
Sub-Panel Power Center
20"
14½"
5"
Note Breakers for Sub-Panel Power Center
only.
PDA Handheld Remote
Front View
3½"
6¾"
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7/8"
Side View
J-Box Transceiver
1 1/16"
Side View (at Angle)
4"
6"
1"
7"
Front View

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2.3 Basic Plumbing
2.3.1 PlumbingforPoolandSpaCombination
The following plumbing diagrams illustrate
simplified versions of standard plumbing setups
for a pool and spa that share the same filter pump,
filter, and heater. The intake and return Jandy Valve
Actuators (JVAs) turn simultaneously so when the
Spa mode is selected on the AquaLink RS PDA,
water circulation switches between pool and spa
(consult the Jandy Valve Actuator Installation and
Operation Manual to ensure that the JVAs are
synchronized and rotate properly). Please consult
the Jandy Valve Plumbing Manual for further
examples of pool/spa plumbing.
Heater
Filter
Filter
Pump
Pool Drain
Spa Drain
Spa ReturnPool Return
Check
Valve
Spa
Make-up
Check
Valve
Heat Pump
SkimmersSkimmers
From Solar To Solar
Please note that if you have a pool only or a spa
only, the diagram does not apply.
NOTE When the filter system is shared (a Pool/Spa
Combo), the spa water must be able to overflow
into the pool.

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2.3.2 Booster Pump Pool Cleaner Plumbing
Heater
Filter
Filter
Pump
Pool Intake Spa Intake
Spa ReturnPool Return
Check
Valve
Spa Make-up
Booster
Pump
2.3.3 Non-Booster Pump Pool Cleaner Plumbing
Filter
Filter
Pump
Pool Intake Spa Intake
Spa Return
Pool Return
Check
Valve
Spa Make-up
Energy
Filter
Cleaner
Line
Heater

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3.1 Power Center Mounting
1. The Power Center should be located at or
near the equipment pad. Locate the Power
Centeratleastve(5)feetormoreaway
frompool/spaandve(5)feetoffthe
ground. All national, state, and local codes
are applicable.
NOTE For Canadian installations, the Power Center
must be at least three (3) meters (9.8 feet)
away from the pool/spa and 1.5 meters (5 feet)
above the ground.
2. Use the mounting brackets and instructions
provided with the Standard Power Center
and/or Sub-Panel Power Center.
3. Sub-Panel Power Centers have special
code requirements. Be sure to follow all
applicable local and state codes to insure
safe installation.
NOTE The Power Center is not to be considered
as suitable for use as Service Equipment.
Therefore, it is required to have the appropriate
means of disconnection, circuit isolation, and/or
branch circuit protection installed upstream of
the Power Center.
3.2 High Voltage Wiring
3.2.1 System Power
Figure 2. Sub-Panel Power Center
Filter Pump Relay Aux. 3 Relay
Transformer
Earth Ground
Black
White
Primary
Low voltage raceway, do not run high voltage in this compartment
From Main
Power
Ground
White
White
Black
Black
Filter Pump Relay Aux. 3 Relay
Ground
Neutral
Transformer
Earth Ground
Breaker Panel
To 120 VAC
Breaker
Neutral
Black
White
Wire nut to
120 VAC power
Low voltage raceway, do not run high voltage in this compartment
Primary
Figure 1. Standard Power Center
Section 3. Installation
WARNING
Potentially high voltages in the AquaLink RS
Power Center can create dangerous electrical
hazards, possibly causing death, serious injury
or property damage. Turn off power at the main
circuit feeding the AquaLink RS Power Center to
disconnect the Power Center from the system.
Depending on the amount of equipment being
controlled, run ½" or larger conduit from the
power supply panel to the bottom of the Power
Center. If you are using the Sub-Panel Power
Center, wire power to the appropriate breakers.
Pull in appropriate wire for equipment. Each piece
of equipment requires its own high voltage relay.
Connect 120 volts to the Power Center terminals.
Connect equipment ground(s). See Figures 1 and 2.

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3.2.3 BondingthePowerCenter
Install a bonding lug to the Power Center
enclosure. Connect the bond lug, using a #8 solid
copper core wire, to an approved earth ground (an
approved ground stake, grid, or conducting metal
water pipe buried to a sufficient depth). See
Figure 3.
3.2.2 3HP(Standard)Relays
For each piece of 240 volt equipment to be
controlled, connect line power to the two (2) line
terminals and connect equipment power to the two
(2) load terminals on the same relay.
For each piece of 120 volt equipment, connect
power to a line terminal and connect equipment to
a load terminal on the same relay.
NOTE The following are the contact ratings for 3HP
(Standard) Relay. DO NOT exceed any ratings.
3 HP @ 240 VAC; 1½ HP @ 120 VAC; 25
Amps; 1500 Watts.
Figure 3. Standard Power Center - Bonding
Filter Pump Relay Aux. 3 Relay
Load 2
Line 2
Load 1
Line 1
Ground
Neutral
Bonding Lug
Earth
Ground
Breaker
Panel
Blower
(120 VAC)
Filter Pump
(240 VAC)
Primary
24 VAC
Transformer

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3.2.4 UnderwaterLightingGFCIWiring
Figure 4. GFCI Installation for Underwater
Lighting
GFCI
Outlet
OPTIONAL
Standard Power Center
GFCI Outlet
(Optional)
OPTIONAL
Sub-Panel Power Center
3.2.5 JandyPoolandSpaLightsWiring
The JandyPoolandSpaLights can be wired into
the Jandy AquaLink RS control system to ensure
simplified operation of the lights, as well as a
means to synchronize the color change function.
Connect the lights to one of the auxiliary relays in
the Power Center.
NOTE It is recommended to connect one light per
relay so each light can be controlled separately.
However, up to four lights can be connected on
a single relay. If there are more than four lights
installed on one AquaLink RS system, ensure
there is more than one auxiliary relay available
in the Power Center.
Refer to Figures 5 and 6 to connect the Jandy Pool
and Spa Lights to the Power Center.
NOTE The Jandy Pool and Spa Lights are available
in 120-volt and 12-volt versions. If installing a
12-volt light, a 120-volt/12-volt step-down (AC)
transformer, listed/certified for the application
must be used. For more information about 12-
volt installations, refer to the Jandy Digital,Color
Changing,Underwater Pool and Spa Lights
Installation and Operation Manual.
CAUTION
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) must be
provided in high voltage pool/spa lights. Do not
use a GFCI circuit breaker.The conductors on
the load side of the GFCI circuit shall not occupy
conduit, boxes, or enclosures containing other
conductors unless the other conductors are also
on the load side of a GFCI. Refer to local codes
for complete details.
1. For a Standard Power Center, install an
appropriately rated GFCI receptacle next to
the breaker panel. For a Sub-Panel Power
Center install an appropriately rated GFCI
receptacle in the Power Center (use the
knockout provided on the right side of the
Sub-Panel Power Center). See Figure 4.
2. Connect neutral and hot wire (from circuit
breaker) to the LINE side of the GFCI.
3. Connect neutral (white wire) and the hot
(black wire) from the light to the LOAD
side of the GFCI.
4. Connect ground from the light to the
grounding bar inside the Power Center.

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GFCI Black
White
Green
120V
Jandy
Light
Ground
Ground
Neutral
120 VAC
Power Supply
Junction
Box
Figure 5. 120-Volt Jandy Pool and Spa Light Wiring Diagram
Figure 6. 12-Volt Jandy Pool and Spa Light Wiring Diagram
GFCI
Ground
Ground
Neutral Black
White
Green
12V
Jandy
Light
Black
White
Green
120V/12V
Transformer
120 VAC
Power Supply
Junction
Box

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Figure 8. PDA J-Box Cable Connection to Power
Center PCB
Conduit Knockout for Low Voltage
PDA J-box Wire
Heyco Fittings for
Low Voltage JVA
and Sensor Wires
Low Voltage
Raceway
High Voltage
Knockouts for
Conduit
(DO NOT run any Low
Voltage wires through
these knockouts)
3.3 LowVoltageWiring
3.3.1 Bezel Connection
Plug the 24 VAC power plug from the transformer
into its 3-pin terminal on the back of the Power
Center PCB (see Figure 7). Mount the Bezel to the
Power Center using the screws provided. Ensure
that battery wires are kept from being pinched or
damaged.
CAUTION
DO NOT INSTALL BATTERY until ready to
power up system.
3.3.2 PDAJ-BoxCableConnectiontoPower
Center PCB
Make provision for the cable to be run between the
PDA J-box and the Power Center. Never run high
voltage and low voltage in the same conduit. Pull
cable through the knockout with the Heyco fitting
and into the low voltage compartment. Strip back
jacket 6". Strip each wire a ¼" and connect to the
red, 4-pin connector on the Power Center PCB. A
multiplex kit may be required if there are more than
two cables running to a red, 4-pin connector (see
Figure 8).
NOTE For detailed tranceiver installation, see
Section 3.7.1.
Figure 7. Power Center PCB (back view)
24 VAC Power Plug
Connection

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3.4 Heater Connection
The heater connection section applies to all
heaters or heat pumps with thermostatic circuitry
of 24 VAC or less (see pages 15 thru 17 for brand
specific installation).
NOTE If you are connecting a heater with thermostatic
circuitry of 120 VAC or greater, do not connect
to the green, 10-pin Terminal Bar. Instead,
connect the heater to a high voltage relay in
the Power Center and plug the spare relay into
the Electric Heater relay socket located on the
upper right hand corner of the Power Center
PCB.
3.4.1 JandyBrandHeaterConnections
1. Connect two #14 gauge wires, designed for
use in hot environments, to the #1 and #2
terminals on the green, 10-pin Terminal Bar.
2. Connect the other ends of the #14 gauge
wires from Step 1 to the Fireman's Switch
terminal bar in place of the factory installed
wire loop.
3. Do not disconnect high limit or pressure
switches.
4. Turn the heater thermostat(s) to maximum
setting.
5. Turn the heater switch to the ON position.
For dual thermostat heaters turn switch to
Spa position.
Figure 9. Lite2 Heater Connection
Power Center PCB/Bezel
Heater
Wiring
#14
Gauge
Wire
Green 10-pin
Terminal Bar
Heater
Thermostat To
Max.
Heater Toggle
Switch To On
Terminal 1
Terminal 2
Heater Fireman's Switch
Connection
Factory
Installed
Wire Loop
3.4.2 GuidelinesforSophisticatedDiagnostic
CommunicationtoLXHeaters
1. Remove the LX GUI from the heater.
2. ConrmtheLXandAquaLinkRSsoftware
revisions are compatible (see table).
3. Run a 4-conductor cable from the LX GUI
red, 4-pin connector to the RS power Center
red, 4-pin connector (see Figure 10).
LX Software Revision AquaLink RS Software
Revision
C10, C11 or later PDA 1.0 or later
NOTE If connecting more than two (2) items to the RS
Power Center red, 4-pin connector, a Multiplex
PCB is required.
OPTIONAL
4 3 2 1
4321
RED
BLK
YEL
GRN
RED BLK YEL GRN
4-Conductor
Wire
LX GUI
RS Power
Center
Figure 10. LX Heater Connection to Power Center
PDA
J-box

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3.4.3 GuidelinesforHaywardHeaters
1. Remove heater service door.
2. Remove factory-installed wire nut between
two (2) red wires labeled "CONNECTION
FOR FIELD INSTALLED CONTROL
SWITCH" (see Figure 11).
3. Wire nut two (2) heater wires from
AquaLink RS P.C. Board to the two (2) red
wires of the heater (see Figure 12).
4. Set the thermostat selector switch to
ON, HIGH, or SPA, and set the heater
thermostat(s) to maximum.
3.4.4 GuidelinesforPentairHeaters
1. Remove the heater service door.
2. Separate the black wires (common) from
each other (see Figure 13).
3. Connect the wires from the Power Center
PCB to the two black wires on the heater
(see Figure 14).
3.4.5 GuidelinesforRaypakHeaters
For the 2-wire/1 function configuration, connect
the orange/black and black/orange wires to one
contact and the yellow/black wire to the other
contact (see Figure 15).
Limit Switch
Factory
Installed
Wire Nut
R
Limit Switch
R
V
OFF ON
BL
Pressure Switch
Figure 11. Hayward Heater Wiring Before
Modication
Limit Switch
OFF ON
BL
Limit Switch
R
R
V
Pressure Switch
Wires to
Power Center
PCB
Figure 12. Hayward Heater Wiring with
AquaLink RS
Figure 13. Pentair Heater Wiring Before
Modication
VIO
BLK
BLK
RED
Figure 14. Pentair Heater Wiring with AquaLink RS
Wires from
Power Center
PCB
VIO
BLK
BLK
RED
Figure 15. Raypak Heater Wiring with AquaLink RS
P7
Terminal
To
AquaLink
RS System
4. Turn the heater toggle switch on, and the
heater thermostat(s) to max.
5. When connecting an AquaLink RS to a
Pentair Heater, Pentair requires that you
install the low voltage thermostat wires in
conduit separate from ANY line voltage
wires.

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3.4.6 GuidelinesforaGasHeaterandaJandy
AESeriesHeatPump/ChillerInstallation
NOTE The following steps provide the procedure for
installing a Jandy AE Series Heat Pump.
1. Installaxedresistor,withavalueof2.2K
Ohms, in the solar sensor terminals #3 and
#4 of the green, 10-pin terminal bar of the
AquaLink RS Power Center (see
Figure 16).
2. To run the wires from the Heat Pump,
remove the 5 screws that attach the service/
wiring cover panel to the heat pump (see
Figure 16).
NOTE One end of the wiring reserved to run into
the conduit connection labeled “Low Voltage
Connection”, located on the lower right hand
side of the heat pump (see Figure 16).
3. Run the wires from the Heat Pump control
panel through the wiring conduit located on
the outer right hand side of the Heat Pump.
4. Connect the Heat Pump to a standard
relay, then connect the relay to the solar
pump output on the PCB. Set the time to
11:59 PM; at 12:00 AM, the AquaLink
RS will auto-relabel Solar as Heat Pump.
Otherwise, the AquaLink RS will auto-
relabel Solar as Heat Pump within 24 hours.
5. The Solar Button will activate the heat
pump/chiller and the Pool and/or Spa
Heater Buttons will activate the gas heater.
In this manner the pool or spa can be heated
or chilled by the heat pump, the gas heater
or both.
NOTE To program the Heat Pump control panel, refer
to the Jandy AE Series Heat Pump Manual.
Figure 16. Heater and Heat Pump/Chiller Wiring
4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Battery
(9Volt)
Gas Heater
Heat Pump/Chiller #2
Service/Wiring
Cover Panel
Fireman's
Switch
From Fusible
Link
To Pressure
Switch
Port for Low
Voltage Wires
Standard
High
Voltage
Relay
Heat Pump/Chiller #1
Gas Heater Connections
Terminals 1 and 2
2.2K Ohms Resistor
in Solar Sensor
Terminals for Heat
Pump/Chiller
Low Voltage
Wiring to Low
Voltage Port
on Heat Pump
Service/Wiring
Cover Panel
Port for Low
Voltage Wires
PDA
Transceiver
J-box
To Heat Pump #1
To Heat Pump #2

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3.5 Temperature Sensors
1. Drill3/8"holeinpipebetweenlter
pumpandlterandinstalltheWater
Temperature Sensor per instructions
(make certain the o-ring is in place).
2. Install AirTemperatureSensor outside the
Power Center can, not in direct sunlight and
away from motors and other heat sources.
3. Install Solar Temperature Sensor
(optional) adjacent to solar panels.
4. Run the wire to the Power Center, through
the low voltage raceway. Cut off excess
wire. Strip the wire jacket back 6", then
strip each wire ¼". Connect sensor wires to
the green, 10-pin terminal bar (see
Figure 17).
3.6 JandyValveActuators
NOTE Mount the JVAs according to the Jandy Valve
Actuator Installation and Operation Manual.
JVA cable is type SJW-A marked water resistant
class 3 cable and does not require conduit.
KnockoutsandHeycofittingsareprovidedinthe
Low Voltage Raceway.
1. Route the JVA wire to the Power Center.
2. Run the wire through the low voltage
raceway and plug the JVA connectors into
their proper sockets (see Section 6. Power
Center Wiring Diagram). Verify that the
JVA on the suction plumbing is connected
to the Intake JVA Socket, and the discharge
plumbing is connected to the Return JVA
Socket.
Figure 17. Temperature Sensor Wiring for a Pool/
Spa Combination
Water
Temperature
Sensor
Freeze/Air
Temperature
Sensor
Solar
Temperature
Sensor
Green 10-Pin Terminal Bar
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
NOTE Do not coil the JVA wires inside Power Center.
To shorten the wire, remove the JVA cover
and disconnect the wire. Shorten, strip, and
reconnect.
3. Foralternateplumbingcongurationsthe
JVA cam settings can be adjusted as needed.
See the Jandy Valve Actuator Installation
and Operation Manual, Cam Setting Chart
for proper settings.
3.7 PDATransceiverJ-boxInstallation
Installation Considerations. The transceivers will
transmit through walls and around corners. Steel
framing, aluminum siding, wrought iron, cyclone
fences, leaded glass, and other 900 MHz frequency
items may inhibit/prevent communication between
the AquaLink RS PDA Handheld Remote and the
Power Center. The transceivers do not require
line of sight to communicate. To optimize
communication, install transceivers in a location
that minimizes interference.
3.7.1 OutdoorTransceiverJ-boxInstallation
1. Turn off all power to the Power Center.
2. Mount the Outdoor Transceiver J-box at
least 6' above the ground and at least 8'
from an air blower (see Figure 18).
NOTE To improve performance of the transceiver,
mount the J-box more than 6' above the ground.
3. Open the door to the Power Center and
remove the dead panel.
4. Feed the four conductor wire into the Power
Center through the low voltage raceway.
5. Cut off the excess wire. Strip the jacket
back 6" and strip the individual wires
approximately ¼". Connect the four
conductor wire to the red terminal bar on
the Power Center PCB.
6. Install the dead panel to the Power Center
and restore all power.

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3.7.2 PDAHandheldRemoteInstallation
1. Remove the Handheld Remote from the
packaging.
2. On the back of the Handheld Remote,
loosen and remove the two (2) screws that
secure the cover for the battery chamber
(see Figure 19).
3. Install two (2) AA batteries. Ensure that the
polarity is correct.
4. Re-install the cover for the battery chamber
and secure with the two (2) screws removed
in Step 2.
3.7.3 ChangingtheFrequencyChannel
If your AquaLink RS PDA system is turning items
on or off at undesignated times, another AquaLink
RS PDA system may be in close proximity using
the same or similar frequency channel. To prevent
unwanted operation the channel for your AquaLink
RS PDA system can be changed. The Power Center
Transceiver and the PDA Transceiver J-box must
be set to the same RF channel.
1. At the Transceiver J-box, remove the cover
to expose the PCB (see Figure 20).
Figure 20. PDA Transceiver J-Box - Internal View
2. On the PDA Handheld Remote, press
and hold both the UP and DOWN arrows
simultaneously for three (3) seconds. After
3 seconds, the CHANNEL SETUP screen
appears (see Figure 21). Select a channel.
Figure 19. Battery Installation on Handheld Remote
UM-3/R6/AA
UM-3/R6/AA
BATTERY
1.5V x 2
3032401
MODEL NO 8265
FCC ID: S8F826X
Rated: 3V DC
PDA Handheld
Remote - Back View
Two (2)
AA Batteries
Battery Chamber Cover for Battery
Chamber
Screws
MAIN CONNECTOR
RESET
D2
D3
LEARN
Y B RG
OFF ON
Transceiver
PCB
Reset Switch
Learn
Switch
Green
LED
Red
LED
Low Voltage Raceway
Power
Center
Air
Blower
PDA
Transceiver
J-box
6'
Minimum 8'
Ground
Level
Figure 18. Outdoor Transceiver J-box Installation
3 Yellow 1 Red 2 Black 4 Green
Red 4-Pin
Terminal Bar

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Section 4. System Startup
4.1 HandheldRemoteProgramming
4.1.1. Basic Programming Menu
To set a particular piece of equipment to turn on
and off at predetermined times, highlight MENU
and press SELECT (see Figure 23). Highlight
PROGRAM and press SELECT. Use the UP or
DOWN buttons to highlight the equipment (for
example, Filter Pump) then press SELECT. Follow
the on-screen prompts. Use the UP or DOWN
buttons to pick each number, starting with ON
hours, press SELECT to enter and move on to the
next item to change, including picking what day(s)
the program will run. If you make a mistake, use
theBACKbuttontoreturntoanumber.Ifthe
program is already entered, highlight CHANGE
PROGRAM and step through to the entry that
should be corrected.
3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight
the desired RF channel. Then press
SELECT.
4. When the RF channel is selected, the
following message appears on the PDA
display screen:
SetslideswitchonJ-BoxPCBtothe
LEARNMODE.
5. At the PCB in the Transceiver J-box, slide
the Learn Switch to LEARN (ON). See
Figure 22.
SET RF CHANNEL
RF CHANNEL: 1
Use ARROW KEYS
to set the
RF CHANNEL.
Press SELECT to
continue.
P
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A
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s
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s
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n
t
1 2
select
back
PDA
UP
Button
DOWN
Button
SELECT Button
Figure 21. PDA Handheld Remote Channel Setup
and Buttons
P
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l
D
i
g
i
t
a
l
A
s
s
i
s
t
a
n
t
1 2
select
back
PDA
AIR POOL
78°
80°
POOL MODE
POOL HEATER
SPA MODE
SPA HEATER
MENU
EQUIPMENT ON/OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
FRI 10:30 PM
Figure 23. PDA Handheld Remote Buttons
BACK
Button
UP
Button
DOWN
Button
SELECT
Button
HOT KEY 1
HOT KEY 2
Power ON/OFF
Button
6. On the PDA Handheld Remote display
screen, a prompt will appear with
instructions to slide the J-box Learn Switch
out of LEARN (OFF) and to press the J-box
Reset Switch.
7. At the PCB in the Transceiver J-box, slide
the Learn Switch out of LEARN and press
the Reset Switch. The Red and Green LEDs
on the J-box will blink simultaneously (see
Figure 22).
Figure 22. Tranceiver J-box PCB Learn Switch
MAIN CONNECTOR
RESET
D2
D3
LEARN
Y B RG
OFF ON
LEARN
OFF ON
Transceiver
PCB
Reset Switch
Learn
Switch
Shown
in Learn
Mode
- Switch
Position
On.
Green
LED
Red
LED