Jandy AquaLink RS User manual

Operation Data
Owner's Manual
AquaLink®RS
PDA - Pool Digital
Assistant
H0572300D
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. Improper installation and/or
operation will void the warranty.
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.
Modifications made to this equipment, which are not authorized by the manufacturer, may void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
Pool/Spa Combination Systems and
Pool Only/Spa Only Systems
(Models PS4, PS6, PS8, P4, and P8)
Firmware Revision 4.1

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DATE OF INSTALLATION
INSTALLER INFORMATION
INITIAL PRESSURE GAUGE READING (WITH CLEAN FILTER)
PUMP MODEL
HORSEPOWER
FILTER MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER
PDA HANDHELD REMOTE MODEL SERIAL NUMBER
NOTES:
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION RECORD
Section 1. Important Safety Instructions........4
Section 2. Overview of the PDA Handheld
Remote............................................. 6
2.1 Basic Functions .................................................. 6
2.2 Using the Buttons ............................................... 6
2.3 Battery Status ..................................................... 7
2.4 Signal Strength ................................................... 7
Section 3. Using the Equipment On/Off
Menu.................................................8
3.1 Equipment On/Off ............................................... 8
3.2 Filter Pump ........................................................ 8
3.3 Spa .................................................................... 9
3.4 Pool Heat ........................................................... 9
3.5 Spa Heat .......................................................... 10
3.6 Solar Heat ........................................................ 11
3.7 Auxiliary Equipment ......................................... 12
3.8 Heat Pump ....................................................... 12
3.9 Set Light Colors ................................................13
3.10 Variable Speed Pump ....................................... 14
Section 4. Using the Equipment On/Off
Model Specific Menus ..................15
4.1 TEMP1 (Pool or Spa Only) .............................. 15
4.2 TEMP2 (Pool or Spa Only) ...............................15
4.3 Two Speed Operation....................................... 16
Section 5. Using the Menus ........................... 17
5.1 Service Menu.................................................... 17
5.2 Diagnostics Menu ............................................. 17
5.3 Program Menu ................................................. 18
5.4 Set Temperature Menu .................................... 20
5.5 Set Time Menu ................................................. 20
5.6 AquaPure®Menu .............................................. 21
5.7 Auto Shut-off Menu .......................................... 21
5.8 Backlight Menu ................................................ 22
5.9 Assign Hotkeys Menu ......................................22
5.10 System Setup Menu ........................................ 23
5.11 Boost Menu ...................................................... 23
Section 6. Using the System Setup Menu ....24
6.1 Label Auxiliary Menu ........................................ 24
6.2 Boost Setup Menu ........................................... 25
6.3 Freeze Protection Menu ................................... 25
6.4 Air Temperature Menu ...................................... 26
6.5 Degrees C/F Menu ........................................... 27
6.6 Temp Calibration Menu.....................................27
6.7 Solar Priority ..................................................... 28
6.8 Pump Lockout Menu......................................... 28
6.9 Assign JVA Menu.............................................. 29
6.10 Set Color Lights Menu ......................................29
6.11 Spa Side Switch Menu...................................... 30
6.12 Service Info Menu............................................. 30
6.13 Clear Memory Menu .........................................31
6.14 Heat Pump Menu.............................................. 32
6.15 Variable Speed Pump Menu ............................. 32
Section 7. Glossaries ..................................... 38
7.1 Glossary of Safety Delays ............................... 38
7.2 Glossary of Special Auxiliary Labels................. 38
7.3 Glossary of PDA Handheld Remote
Messages ......................................................... 39
Section 8. PDA Handheld Remote Menu
Flow Chart ..................................... 40
Section 9. General, Water Feature, and
Light Aux Labels ........................... 41
Table of Contents

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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 (37°C). 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 (1.52m) 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 pool/spa.
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 (1.52m) 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 confirmée 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. Overview of the PDA Handheld Remote
This document gives instructions for operating the Jandy AquaLink®RS PDA handheld remote. The instructions must
be followed exactly. Read through the instructions completely before operating the equipment.
2.1 Basic Functions
The AquaLink®RS PDA Handheld Remote can turn your pool/spa equipment on and off in any of the following three
ways:
1. Activate the equipment manually through the EQUIPMENT ON/OFF menu.
2. Program the equipment to turn on and off at specific times. See Section 5.3 for a detailed explanation of how
to program equipment for automatic operation.
3. Use the PDA handheld remote buttons 1 or 2 (Hotkeys). See Section 5.9 for a detailed explanation of how to
program Hotkeys 1 and 2.
NOTE The default setting for Hotkeys 1 and 2 are AUX1 and AUX2 respectively. However, these buttons can be assigned to any
piece of equipment connected to a circuit or relay.
2.2 Using the Buttons
Use the buttons as explained in the diagram below.
Default screen
Up/Down Arrow
(Scroll) Keys
Back
Returns to
Previous Screen
Selects
Highlighted Item
Hotkeys 1 and 2
Power ON/Off
NOTE The default setting for Hotkeys 1 and
2 are AUX1 and AUX2 respectively. However,
these buttons can be assigned to any piece
of equipment connected to a circuit or relay.

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2.3 Battery Status
The Battery icon , located on the left corner of the display screen, indicates the status of the battery. The
PDA Handheld Remote uses two (2) AA batteries. The batteries are located behind the cover on the back side of the
Handheld Remote. If the batteries have full or sufficient charge, the icon will appear on the display screen as .
If the batteries need to be replaced, the icon will consistently blink and appear as .
2.4 Signal Strength
The Signal Strength icon , located on the left corner of the display screen, indicates the signal strength available
from the Transceiver J-box to the PDA Handheld Remote. Signal strength is affected (lowered) as the PDA Handheld
Remote is moved farther away from the Transceiver J-Box. Also, obstructions, such as walls, can lower the signal
strength if located between the PDA Handheld Remote and the Transceiver J-Box.

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Section 3. Using the Equipment On/Off Menu
3.1 Equipment On/Off
Use this menu to manually turn a piece of equipment on or off. The ALL OFF mode will turn off equipment that
has been turned on by any means (manual or pre-programmed). This includes any of the heater enables that were on
(unless in use by the Maintain function).
3.1.1 To use Equipment On/Off
1. Highlight EQUIPMENT ON/OFF and press SELECT. To highlight an item, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys.
Use the SELECT button to turn the equipment on or off. Return to the main menu by using the BACK button,
or use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight another device.
2. Highlight ALL OFF and press SELECT. After using ALL OFF, return to the main menu by using the BACK
button.
3.2 Filter Pump
The FILTER PUMP selection turns the main filtration pump on or off for circulation to the pool. The filter pump also
activates if the spa is turned on, if the pool cleaner is turned on, or if the spa spill-over effect is activated. The main
filtration pump circulates the pool or spa water through the filter and heater. The pump must be on if you want to
display the pool temperature, or if you want to heat the pool.
See Section 4.3, for 2-speed operation.
3.2.1 To use Filter Pump
Highlight FILTER PUMP and press SELECT. Use the SELECT button to turn the equipment on or off.
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
EQUIPMENT
ALL OFF
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
MORE
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
EQUIPMENT
ALL OFF
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
MORE
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

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3.3 Spa
The SPA mode switches water circulation from the pool to spa (pool/spa combination models only). Turning on the
spa also activates the filter pump (after a delay for valve rotation) and deactivates the pool cleaner if it is on. The SPA
mode must be on to display the spa temperature and/or to heat the spa. Activation takes place after a thirty second
delay (while valves are turning).
3.3.1 To use Spa
Highlight SPA and press SELECT. Use the SELECT button to turn the spa on or off.
3.4 Pool Heat
The POOL HEAT selection enables the heater for the pool. It uses the setting from SET TEMP menu, or you can
increase/decrease when enabling.
3.4.1 To use Pool Heat
Highlight FILTER PUMP and press SELECT. Highlight POOL HEAT and press SELECT. Use the UP/DOWN arrow
keys to set the desired temperature and press SELECT.
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
MORE
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
SPA WILL
TURN ON
AFTER DELAY
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
MORE
* * *
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3 MORE
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3 MORE
POOL HEAT
ENABLED
SET TO 80°F
Use ARROW KEYS
to set valus.
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3 MORE
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3 MORE

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3.5 Spa Heat
The SPA HEAT enables the heater for the spa. The desired temperature can be set from the SET TEMP menu, or you
can increase/decrease the temperature when enabling the heater.
3.5.1 To use Spa Heat
Highlight SPA and press SELECT. The spa will come on after a short delay. Highlight SPA HEAT and press SELECT.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to set the desired temperature and press SELECT.
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3 MORE
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
SPA WILL
TURN ON
AFTER DELAY
SPA HEAT
ENABLED
SET TO 102°F
Use ARROW KEYS
to set valus.
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3 MORE
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3 MORE
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
* * *
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3 MORE

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3.6 Solar Heat
The SOLAR HEAT selection controls solar heating. A solar heating system and optional solar sensor are required for
SOLAR HEAT selection to operate and must be part of the normal circulation system.
3.6.1 To use Solar Heat
Highlight SOLAR HEAT and press SELECT. Use the SELECT button to turn SOLAR HEAT on or off.
For solar heating to take place, the SOLAR HEAT (in EQUIPMENT ON/OFF) must be enabled, also the filter pump
must be on. Solar temperature must be at least 5° F above the water temperature and the water must be cooler than the
thermostat setting.
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
MORE
POOL
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
AIR
POOL MODE
POOL HEATER
SPA MODE
SPA HEATER
MENU
EQUIPMENT ON/OFF
FRI 10:30 PM
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ENA
OFF
OFF
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
MORE
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
EXTRA AUX
MORE
NOTE If no Solar Sensor is installed, EXTRA AUX will appear as a menu item.

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3.8 Heat Pump
NOTE This equipment may not be part of your system. Please check with your installer. The label HEAT PUMP may take up to
24 hours to appear on the screen after initial heat pump installation.
The HEAT PUMP selection controls the heat pump operation. In order to use the heat pump, the filter pump must be
turned on and the heat pump must be in HEAT MODE (See Section 5.10), and the switch on the heat pump on the
equipment pad must also be set to HEAT MODE.
NOTE HEAT PUMP takes the place of EXTRA AUX or SOLAR HEAT. It is not possible to have any two of these on the
EQUIPMENT ON/OFF menu at the same time.
3.8.1 To use Heat Pump
Highlight EQUIPMENT ON/OFF and press SELECT. Highlight HEAT PUMP and press SELECT. Press the SELECT
button to enable/disable the HEAT PUMP. The HEAT PUMP uses the SET TEMP set point.
3.7 Auxiliary Equipment
The AUX modes control each of the auxiliary devices plus an extra AUX. To assign a different name to an auxiliary
device, use the SYSTEM SETUP and LABEL AUX menus.
NOTE Auxiliary devices are items or equipment such as pool and spa lights, waterfalls, or air blowers.
3.7.1 To turn an Auxiliary on or off
Highlight EQUIPMENT ON/OFF and press SELECT. Highlight an AUX and press SELECT. Use the SELECT
button to turn the equipment on or off.
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
MORE
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
MORE

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Important Information
Do not activate this feature unless you are certain that color lights are installed on your system
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
POOL LIGHT
AUX 2
AUX 3
MORE
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
LIGHT
WILL TURN OFF
IN 5 SECONDS. IF
YOU WANT TO
CHANGE THE
COLOR PRESS
SELECT NOW.
PLEASE
WAIT . . .
CYCLING TO
CHOSEN COLOR
SET COLOR
ALPINE WHITE
SKY BLUE
COBALT BLUE
CARIBBEAN BLU
SPRING GREEN
EMERALD GREEN
EMERALD ROSE
MAGENTA
MORE
3.9 Set Light Colors
NOTE This equipment may not be part of your system. Please check with your installer.
The SET COLOR menu is used to set the color of a color light and then turn the light on.
NOTE Prior to setting the color of the light, the light must be assigned and controlled by an auxiliary (for example, AUX 1). See
"Using System Setup" to assign the light to an auxiliary control. Please note that the auxiliary control can be custom
labeled.
3.9.1 To use Set Colors
Highlight EQUIPMENT ON/OFF and press SELECT. Highlight the auxiliary assigned to the color light and press
SELECT. A list of available colors will be displayed. The most recently selected color will be highlighted. Use the
UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight the desired color and press SELECT.
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
POOL LIGHT
AUX 2
AUX 3
MORE
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
POOL LIGHT
AUX 2
AUX 3
MORE
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
PLEASE
WAIT . . .
CYCLING TO
CHOSEN COLOR
SET COLOR
ALPINE WHITE
SKY BLUE
COBALT BLUE
CARIBBEAN BLU
SPRING GREEN
EMERALD GREEN
EMERALD ROSE
MAGENTA
MORE
NOTE If you select POOL LIGHT or SPA LIGHT from the EQUIPMENT ON/OFF menu and the light is already ON, pressing
SELECT will display the message "LIGHT WILL TURN OFF IN 5 SECONDS. IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE COLOR
PRESS SELECT NOW”. If you press SELECT, the SET COLOR menu will open and allow you to select a different color. If
a different color is chosen, the light will reset to Alpine White, rotate to the selected color, and then automatically lock on to
that color. During the color rotation, the message “PLEASE WAIT…CYCLING TO CHOSEN COLOR” will be displayed.
When a pool or spa light is turned ON manually, by the PDA Handheld Remote panel, or by a program, the last used color
will automatically be chosen unless you press SELECT to change the color.
If you press the BACK key when in the EQUIPMENT ON/OFF menu, the light will turn on the last selected color. If
the SELECT key or the BACK key is not pressed, and if it has been 15 seconds since the UP/DOWN keys have been
pressed, then the most recently selected color will be selected again.

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3.10 Variable Speed Pump
NOTE This equipment may not be part of your system. Please check with your installer.
The speed of a variable speed pump can be adjusted from the EQUIPMENT ON/OFF screen. In the example below
the SPEED PRESET #3 is adjusted to 2750 RPM.
3.10.1 To adjust the Variable Speed Pump Setting
Highlight EQUIPMENT ON/OFF and press SELECT. Highlight VSP1 SPD ADJ and press SELECT. Highlight
SPEED3 and press SELECT. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to set the desired speed and press SELECT to make that
speed setting take effect. Return to the main menu by using the BACK button.
SPEED 3
SET TO 2750 RPM
Use ARROW KEYS
to set value.
Press SELECT
to continue.
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
SPA
VSP1 SPD ADJ
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3 MORE
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
X
SELECT SPEED
POOL
SPA
SPEED 3 X
SPEED 4
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
INFLOOR
MORE
SPEED SELECT
POOL
SPA
SPEED 3
SPEED 4
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
INFLOOR
MORE
NOTE Speed adjustments from the EQUIPMENT ON/OFF screen are not permanent.

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Section 4. Using the Equipment On/Off Model Specific Menus
4.1 TEMP1 (Pool or Spa Only)
NOTE This equipment may not be part of your system. Please check with your installer.
TEMP1 is the priority temperature. It must be set higher than TEMP2, and it overrides TEMP2 whenever it is
enabled. Set temperature for TEMP1 before setting temperature for TEMP2.
4.1.1 To set TEMP1 (Pool or Spa Only)
Highlight EQUIPMENT ON/OFF and press SELECT. Highlight TEMP1 and press SELECT twice. Use the UP/
DOWN arrow keys to set the desired water temperature and press SELECT to make that degree setting take effect.
Return to the main menu by using the BACK button.
4.2 TEMP2 (Pool or Spa Only)
NOTE This equipment may not be part of your system. Please check with your installer.
TEMP2 is the maintenance (low) temperature. It must be set lower than TEMP1. If TEMP2 is on and TEMP1 is
activated, TEMP2 will turn off and ENABLED will flash. When TEMP1 is turned off again, TEMP2 will reactivate.
4.2.1 To set TEMP2 (Pool or Spa Only)
Highlight EQUIPMENT ON/OFF and press SELECT. Highlight TEMP2 and press SELECT twice. Use the UP/
DOWN arrow keys to set the desired water temperature and press SELECT to make that degree setting take effect.
Return to the main menu by using the BACK button.
TEMP2
ENABLED
SET TO 60°F
Use ARROW KEYS
to set value.
Press SELECT
to continue.
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
TEMP 1
TEMP 2
SOLAR HEAT
POOL LIGHT
AUX 2
AUX 3
AUX 4
MORE
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
TEMP1
must be set
higher than
TEMP2
press ANY key
to continue.
EQUIPMENT
FILTER PUMP
TEMP 1
TEMP 2
SOLAR HEAT
POOL LIGHT
AUX 2
AUX 3
AUX 4
MORE

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4.3 Two Speed Operation
NOTE This equipment may not be part of your system. Please check with your installer.
Optional TWO SPEED RELAY required.
4.3.1 Two Speed Manual Operation
1. For Pool and Spa Combination Units
If your control is a POOL and SPA combination with a 2-speed filtration pump, the control will operate as
follows: HIGH SPEED (Filter Pump) must be on before LOW SPEED. Filter Pump button, as well as the Spa
button, turns it to HIGH SPEED. LOW SPEED (AUX 2) button toggles back and forth from LOW to HIGH.
2. For Pool or Spa Only Units
To use HIGH/LOW Speeds, Filter Pump turns on HIGH SPEED, AUX 2 turns on LOW SPEED. Whatever
mode last used is the off button. To toggle, press whichever speed is not on.
3. Two Speed Programming for All Units
When programming HIGH and LOW Speeds to operate together, think of HIGH SPEED (Filter Pump) as
total duration of filtration time, then set Low Speed (AUX 2) to operate within that duration. For example,
if you want High Speed on for 2 hours and Low Speed for 10 hours, program the Filter Pump (High Speed)
from 8 AM to 8 PM and Low Speed from 10 AM to 8 PM.
NOTE It is not necessary to program both HIGH and LOW Speeds, even with a Combo Control System. If only LOW SPEED is
programmed, HIGH SPEED will turn on at the LOW SPEED on time to prime the pump. After 3 minutes the system will
switch to LOW SPEED for the remainder of its programmed time.

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Section 5. Using the Menus
5.1 Service Menu
In the HELP menu, you will find the SERVICE menu. The SERVICE menu gives you the phone number (if entered)
for your local service company. See SERVICE INFO menu, under SYSTEM SETUP, to enter your local service
company information.
5.1.1 To use the Service menu
Highlight MENU and press SELECT, highlight HELP and press SELECT. Highlight SERVICE by using the UP/
DOWN arrow keys and press SELECT.
5.2 Diagnostics Menu
In the HELP menu, you will find the DIAGNOSTICS menu. The DIAGNOSTICS menu tells you the model, type,
firmware revision level, battery status, and time calibration. Also, the connection of temperature sensors is checked.
5.2.1 To use the Diagnostics menu
Highlight MENU and press SELECT, highlight HELP and press SELECT. Highlight DIAGNOSTICS by using the
UP/DOWN arrow keys and press SELECT. Select CONTINUE. The status of the temperature sensors is displayed.
Select CONTINUE and a check of the remote(s) will be run. Select CONTINUE and the system will check for errors.
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM
HELP
SET TEMP
SET TIME
PDA OPTIONS
SYSTEM SETUP
HELP
Choose a topic
with the arrow keys
and press SELECT.
SERVICE
DIAGNOSTICS
SERVICE HELP
For Service call
Local Service Co
(XXX) XXX-XXXX
CONTINUE
HELP
Choose a topic
with the arrow keys
and press SELECT.
SERVICE
DIAGNOSTICS
SENSORS
WATER OK
AIR OK
SOLAR OPENED
CONTINUE
REMOTES
PDA 1
SPA SIDE 1
CONTINUE
ERRORS
NO ERRORS
CONTINUE
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM
HELP
SET TEMP
SET TIME
PDA OPTIONS
SYSTEM SETUP
MODEL PDA-PS8
TYPE COMBO
FIRMWARE
PPD: PDA 4.0
J-BOX: 3.0
HANDHELD: 3.0
PWR CNTR BAT OK
TIME CAL 0 0

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5.3 Program Menu
The Program menu allows automatic on and off times for any equipment controlled by the AquaLink®RS. You
can program equipment to turn on or off all days, weekends, or weekdays. Each piece of equipment can be have a
maximum of two programs per device.
5.3.1 To set automatic on and off times
Highlight MENU and press SELECT, highlight PROGRAM and press SELECT. While in the PROGRAM menu,
highlight the piece of equipment and press SELECT, highlight ADD PROGRAM and press SELECT. Enter the ON/
OFF times and the range of days (for example, Weekdays, Weekends, All Days) by using the UP/DOWN arrow
buttons to set values and the SELECT button to continue. When the range of days has been selected, the screen will
change to show the piece of equipment selected, number of programs, on/off times, day range selected, and the chance
to delete or change any of the settings to a program. Use the BACK button to go to the previous screen.
NEW PROGRAM
ON 4:00 PM
OFF 10:00 PM
ALL DAYS
Use ARROW KEYS
to set value.
Press SELECT
to continue.
PROGRAM
FILTER PUMP
SPA
VSP1 SPD PGM
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
To add programs use the PROGRAM menu. Select the equipment/AUX you want to add a program to and press
Select. Highlight ADD PROGRAM, and press SELECT. Use UP/DOWN arrows keys to set times, press SELECT to
continue.
To delete programs, use the PROGRAM menu. Highlight DELETE PROGRAM, and press SELECT. Program to be
deleted must be displayed on screen. To scroll through multiple programs, highlight NEXT and press SELECT.
To change programs, also use the PROGRAM menu. Highlight CHANGE PROGRAM, and press SELECT. Program
to be changed must be displayed on screen. To scroll through multiple programs, use the UP/DOWN arrows keys to
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5.3.2 Programming the Variable Speed Pump
This section describes how to program a variable speed pump.
A variable speed pump can be programmed to run at any one of its eight (8) speeds. If the variable speed pump is used
for pool filtration, then it will be powered from the FILTER PUMP relay. Therefore to program the variable speed
pump you must first set a program time for the FILTER PUMP, then you need to program the pump speeds to turn
on/off during the FILTER PUMP cycle. If you do not program any speeds to run during the filtration cycle, then by
default the variable speed pump will run at the POOL speed setting during its filtration cycle.
Example:
1. The total length of the filtration cycle is to be from 8am to 5pm, therefore, program the FILTER PUMP
to turn on at 8am and to turn off at 5pm.
FILTER PUMP
NEW PROGRAM
ON 8:00 AM
OFF 5:00 PM
ALL DAYS
Use ARROW KEYS
to set value.
Press SELECT
to continue.
PROGRAM
FILTER PUMP
SPA
VSP1 SPD PGM
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
2. To run the variable speed pump at the SPEED3 setting from 8am to 1pm, highlight and select VSP SPD1
PGM, then highlight and select SPEED3, program it to turn on at 8am and off at 1pm.
PROGRAM
FILTER PUMP
SPA
VSP1 SPD PGM
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
SPEED3
NEW PROGRAM
ON 8:00 AM
OFF 1:00 PM
ALL DAYS
Use ARROW KEYS
to set value.
Press SELECT
to continue.
PROGRAM SPEEDS
POOL
SPA
SPEED3
SPEED4
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
SPPED8
3. To run the variable speed pump at the SPEED4 setting from 1pm to 5pm, highlight and VSP SPD1
PGM, then highlight and select SPEED4, program it to turn on at 1pm and off at 5pm.
ON OFF DESCRIPTION
FILTER PUMP 8AM 5PM Total duration of filtration cycle
SPEED3 8AM 1PM Pump runs at the SPEED3 setting
SPEED4 1PM 5PM Pump runs at the SPEED4 setting
PROGRAM
FILTER PUMP
SPA
VSP1 SPD PGM
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
AUX 1
AUX 2
SPEED4
NEW PROGRAM
ON 1:00 PM
OFF 5:00 PM
ALL DAYS
Use ARROW KEYS
to set value.
Press SELECT
to continue.
PROGRAM SPEEDS
POOL
SPA
SPEED3
SPEED4
POOL HEAT
SPA HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
SPPED8

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5.4 Set Temperature Menu
The SET TEMP menu allows you to preset the pool and spa thermostats.
NOTE For pool/spa combination systems, the default pool temperature is 80°F and the default spa temperature is 102°F. For
pool only/spa only systems, the default TEMP1 temperature is 80°F and the default TEMP2 temperature is 60°F.
5.4.1 To set Pool/Spa Temperatures
Highlight MENU and press SELECT, highlight SET TEMP and press SELECT. Inside the SET TEMP menu, use the
UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight either POOL (TEMP1) or SPA (TEMP2) and press SELECT. Use the UP/DOWN
arrow keys to increase or decrease the temperature and press SELECT to apply.
MAIN MENU
HELP
PROGRAM
SET TEMP
SET TIME
PDA OPTIONS
SYSTEM SETUP
SET TEMP
POOL HEAT 80°F
SPA HEAT 104°F
Highlight an
item and press
SELECT
SET TEMP
POOL HEAT 80°F
SPA HEAT 104°F
Highlight an
item and press
SELECT
SET TEMP
POOL HEAT 85°F
SPA HEAT 104°F
Highlight an
item and press
SELECT
5.5 Set Time Menu
The SET TIME menu allows the correct time and date to be entered. The correct time and date ensures that
programming will work properly.
NOTE A nine volt (9 V) battery is located at the Power Center that allows the system clock to continue to run during power
outages. Ensure that the battery is checked or replaced annually.
5.5.1 To set the Time
Highlight MENU and press SELECT, highlight SET TIME and press SELECT. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to set
values. Press the SELECT button to continue.
SET TIME
2/14/05 MON
10:00 AM
Use ARROW KEYS
to set value.
Press SELECT
to continue.
MAIN MENU
HELP
PROGRAM
SET TEMP
SET TIME
PDA OPTIONS
SYSTEM SETUP