Pentair i-Link User manual

IntelliTouch i-Link Protocol Interface Adapter User’s Guide
IntelliTouch™i-Link
Protocol Interface
Adapter
User’s Guide
pool/spa control system

IntelliTouch i-Link Protocol Interface Adapter User’s Guide
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IntelliTouch i-Link Protocol Interface Adapter User’s Guide
IntelliTouch i-Link Adapter Software Commands ........................................... 1
Start up Sequence .......................................................................................... 1
General Command Response Formats .......................................................... 2
Command/Response Characters ................................................................... 2
Query Command Forms ................................................................................. 3
Error Messages/Responses Form .................................................................. 3
Adapter Commands/Command Format .......................................................... 4
RST: Reset Adapter ........................................................................................ 4
RSPFMT: Set/Query Command Response Format ........................................ 4
COSMSGS: Set/Query Change Of System Messages setting........................ 4
CMDCHR: Set/Query Command Character Value ......................................... 5
NRMCHR: Set/Query Normal Response Character Value ............................. 5
ERRCHR: Set/Query Error Character Value ................................................... 5
SETCHR: Set/Query Set Character Value ...................................................... 5
INQCHR: Set/Query Inquire Character Value ................................................. 5
System Commands/Command Format .......................................................... 6
SPA: Spa Control - Control/Query/Toggle Spa ............................................... 6
PUMP: Pool Control - Control/Query/Toggle Pump (Pool) .............................. 6
UXxx: Auxiliary Circuit Control ........................................................................ 7
AUXxx: Dimmer Circuit Control ....................................................................... 7
CLEANR: Cleaner Control .............................................................................. 9
SPILLWAY: WFALL: Waterfall/Spillway Control ............................................. 10
Control Heat Source/Heat Method ............................................................... 12
Special COMMAND Only commands ............................................................ 14
IntelliBrite LED Lights and MagicStream Lamiinars ..................................... 14
Sam, Sal, PG2000 Fiber Optic Lights ........................................................... 14
ALLLIGHTS: All Lights Control ...................................................................... 15
COLORSWIM: Colored Lights Control .......................................................... 15
Special QUERY only commands .................................................................... 15
POOLTMP: Current Temperature .................................................................. 15
OPMODE: Current System Mode .................................................................. 16
UNITS: Current Temperature Units ............................................................... 16
MODEL: IntelliTouch Model/Type .................................................................. 16
PUMPLO/PUMPHI: Pump Status (Two-speed Pumps Only) ........................ 16
Testing IntelliTouch iLink via Hyper Terminal in Windows XP ...................... 17
IntelliTouch i-Link Protocol Interface Adapter Installation ........................... 18
Summary Information .................................................................................... 18
Overview ....................................................................................................... 19
Connection .................................................................................................... 19
IntelliTouch i-Link Adapter Location ............................................................. 19
Connecting to the Home Automation Interface ............................................ 20
IntelliTouch i-Link RS-232 (DB-9S) Signal Description ............................... 20
Connecting to the i-Link Adapter .................................................................. 21
Connecting to the Indoor Control Panel ....................................................... 22
Connecting to the Personality Board ............................................................ 23
Start-up with MobileTouch Wireless Control Panel ...................................... 25
Glossary of Terms ........................................................................................... 26
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IntelliTouch i-Link Protocol Interface Adapter User’s Guide
Start-up Sequence
Each time the IntelliTouch i-Link adapter is powered up a start-up initialization
sequence is sent to the Home Automation system via the RS-232 port and the
current command characters display. These special command characters are also
user definable and may differ from the default characters show below. The
default command character set displays after a start-up sequence. To display these
characters power down/up or reset the IntelliTouch i-Link adapter. For the RST (reset)
command information, see page 4.
IntelliTouch i-Link Adapter Default Command Characters
Pentair Water Pool and Spa - IntelliTouch i-Link Protocol InterfaceAdapter v1.0
CMDCHR = #
NRMCHR = !
ERRCHR = ?
SETCHR = =
INQCHR = ?
Acquiring System Data
!READY
The IntelliTouch system implements an addressing method upon power
up. For most systems the initialization is automatic. The IntelliTouch i-Link
adapter will automatically lock on to the address within two minutes after
power is applied.
Note:
If there is an IntelliTouch MobileTouch®wireless control panel installed,
the MobileTouch Transceiver screw terminal connector needs to be removed
from the Transceiver circuit board before the IntelliTouch i-Link adapter
initialization sequence. Refer to Start-up with MobileTouch Control Panel, see
page 25 for details.
IntelliTouch i-Link Adapter
Software Commands
Overview
This manual provides IntelliTouch®i-Link™software control commands for
IntelliTouch system equipment such as lights, pumps etc. For additional
information about the IntelliTouch control system, refer to the IntelliTouch User’s
Guide (P/N 520102).
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Command / Response Characters
All examples given in this document assume default characters are being used.
‘#’ Prefixes all Commands
‘!’ Prefixes all successful command/query responses
‘?’ Prefixes all error messages/responses
‘=’ is used as the SET operator
‘?’ is used as the Query operator
Command Forms
[Prefix][Label][Operator][Value]<cr>
Example: #SPA=1<cr> (Turn SPA ON)
Where the Prefix is “#” (factory default – may be changed with CMDCHR)
Where the Label or Command is “SPA”
Where the Operator is “=” i.e. set this circuit to value
Where the Value is “1” i.e. ON
The Prefix and the Operator must be the correct symbols. The Label must
be exact spelling from the command list. Though it may be Upper or lower
case, or any combination. The Value must be one of the valid options, and
valid for that command.
‘ON’ values are “1”, “ON”, “Y” or “YES”, “T” or “TRUE”.
‘OFF’ values are “0”, “OFF”, “N” or “NO”, “F” or “FALSE”,
A single space may or may not be used between the Label and Operator,
the Operator and Value, the Value and ,<cr>. No space(s) is allowed
between the Prefix and the Label.
Examples:
[Prefix][Label][Operator][Value]<cr> (valid)
[Prefix][Label] [Operator] [Value] <cr> (valid)
[Prefix][Label][Operator] [Value] <cr> (valid)
[Prefix] [Label][Operator][Value]<cr> (invalid)
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Query Command Forms
[Prefix][Label][Operator]<cr>
Example: #SPA?<cr> (Query SPA State)
Where the Prefix is “#” (factory default – may be changed with CMDCHR)
Where the Label or Command is “SPA”
Where the Operator is “?” i.e. Query
The Prefix and the Operator must be the correct symbols. The Label must be exact
spelling from the command list using upper or lower case, or any combination. A
single space may or may not be used between the Label and Operator, and the
Operator and <cr>.
No space(s) is allowed between the Prefix and the Label.
Error Messages/Responses Form
[Prefix][Error Number][Message]<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
[Prefix][Error Number]<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Example: ?02 BAD COMMAND FORM
Where the Prefix is “?” (factory default – may be changed with ERRCHR)
Where the Error Number “02”
Where the Message is “BAD COMMAND FORM”
If RSPFMT is terse (RSPFMT = 1) only the Prefix and Error Number are
returned
Error Messages:
“01 INVALID COMMAND”
“02 BAD COMMAND FORM”
“11 485 SET/GET VALUE TIME-OUT”
“22 AUX OFF: DIMMER CTL IGNORED”
“23 OPTION SWITCH NOT SET”
“88 INTERFACE BUSY”
“98 UNKNOWN ERROR CONDITION”
“99 UNKNOWN COMMAND VALUE”
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Adapter Commands / Command Format
Adapter commands are used to set required or preferred actions and responses
for a given application. Such as the ‘RSPFMT’ command that is used to determine
the type of response expected by the computer or home automation system.
RST: Reset Adapter
Command: #RST<cr>
Response: Pentair Water - i-Link Protocol Interface Adapter v1.0
CMDCHR = #
NRMCHR = !
ERRCHR = ?
SETCHR = =
INQCHR = ?
Acquiring System Data
!READY
RSPFMT: Set/Query Command Response Format
Query: #RSPFMT ?<cr>
Response: !00 RSPFMT = x<cr>
Where x is 1 or 0.
0 indicates a verbose response (as shown).
If the RSPFMT is set to terse the response would appear as !00 x<cr>
Command: #RSPFMT = x<cr>
Response: !00 RSPFMT = x<cr>
Where x is 1 or 0.
0 indicates a verbose response (as shown).
If the RSPFMT is set to terse the response would appear as !00 x<cr>
COSMSGS: Set/Query Change Of System Messages setting
Query: #COSMSGS ?<cr>
Response: !00 COSMSGS = x<cr>
Where x is 1 or 0.
0 indicates that no Change Of System messages will be sent.
1 indicates that messages will be sent whenever a circuit state or
temperature changes.
Command: #COSMSGS = x<cr>
Response: !00 COSMSGS = x<cr> Where x is 1 or 0
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CMDCHR: Set/Query Command Character Value
Query: #CMDCHR ?<cr>
Response: !00 CMDCHR = x<cr> Where x is the character used to
prefix all Commands. By default this ‘#’
Command: #CMDCHR = x<cr>
Response: !00 CMDCHR = x<cr> Where x is the character you wish
to make the
CMDCHR. On Power up or Reset the current value is
displayed.
NRMCHR: Set/Query Normal Response Character Value
Query: #NRMCHR ?<cr>
Response: !00 NRMCHR = x<cr> Where x is the character used to
prefix all Valid (non error) responses from adapter. By
default this ‘!’
Command: #NRMCHR = x<cr>
Response: !00 NRMCHR = x<cr> Where x is the character you wish
to make the
NRMCHR. On Power up or Reset the current value is displayed.
ERRCHR: Set/Query Error Character Value
Query: #ERRCHR ?<cr>
Response: !00 ERRCHR = x<cr> Where x is the character used to
prefix all Invalid responses or error messages from
adapter. By default this ‘?’
Command: #ERRCHR = x<cr>
Response: !00 ERRCHR = x<cr> Where x is the character you wish
to make the
ERRCHR. On Power up or Reset the current value is displayed.
SETCHR: Set/Query Set Character Value
Query: #SETCHR ?<cr>
Response: !00 SETCHR = x<cr> Where x is the character used as
the operator in all Set commands.
By default this ‘=’
Command: #SETCHR = x<cr>
Response: !00 SETCHR = x<cr> Where x is the character you wish
to make the
SETCHR. On Power up or Reset the current value is displayed.
INQCHR: Set/Query Inquire Character Value
Query: #INQCHR ?<cr>
Response: !00 INQCHR = x<cr> Where x is the character used as
the operator in all Query commands. By default this ‘?’
Command: #INQCHR = x<cr>
Response: !00 INQCHR = x<cr> Where x is the character you wish
to make the INQCHR. On Power up or Reset the current
value is displayed.
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System Commands / Command Format
System commands differ in various ways. Some may be used to set a state, toggle
a state, or query a state. Others may be query only, or Set and Query but not
Toggle.
SPA: Spa Control - Control/Query/Toggle Spa
Request State:
Query: #SPA ?<cr>
Response: !00 SPA = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Set State:
Command: #SPA = x<cr>
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Response: !00 SPA = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Toggle State:
Toggle: #SPA <cr>
Response: !00 SPA = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
PUMP: Pool Control - Control/Query/Toggle Pump (pool)
Request State:
Query: #PUMP ?<cr>
Response: !00 PUMP = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Set State:
Command: #PUMP = x<cr>
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Response: !00 PUMP = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Toggle State:
Command: Toggle: #PUMP <cr>
Response: !00 PUMP = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
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AUXxx: Auxiliary Circuit Control
Control/Query/Toggle available Auxiliary, Feature, or Macro Circuits.
Request State:
Query: #AUXxx ?<cr>
Response: !00 AUXxx = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Set State:
Command: #AUXxx = x<cr>
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Response: !00 AUXxx = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Toggle State:
Toggle: #AUXxx <cr>
Response: !00 AUXxx = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Where ‘xx’ is 1 through 8, and 11 through 50.
AUX1 through AUX8 control up to eight (8) auxiliary circuits in the main power center.
This is also where the Spa & Pump (pool) circuits reside.
AUX11 through AUX20 Control up to ten (10) auxiliary circuits in the second power
center.
AUX21 through AUX30 Control up to ten (10) auxiliary circuits in the third power center.
AUX31 through AUX40 Control up to ten (10) auxiliary circuits in the third power center
AUX41 through AUX50 Control up to ten (10) feature or macro that exist in most
systems.
Note:
The adapter will not verify the existence of a given circuit. For example, if a
command is given for AUX22, and no such circuit exists in the system, no indication is
given. The state and status will appear normal. It is the installer/operators responsibility
to insure circuits exist.
AUXxx: Dimmer Circuit Control
AUXxx+:
AUXxx-:
Control/Query/Toggle available Dimmer.
Request State:
Query: #AUXxx ?<cr>
Response: !00 AUXxx = x xx%<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
If the Dimmer is ON, the xx% will follow indicating the level. 30%, 40%, 50%,
60%, 70%, 80%, 90% and 100% are all valid.
!00 xxx<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where xxx is 0, to indicates OFF, and is a value to indicate level
If ON. The Value is 128 + %. (i.e. 30% = 128 + 30 = 158)
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Set State:
Command: #AUXxx = x<cr>
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Response: !00 AUXxx = x xx%<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
If the Dimmer is ON, the xx% will follow indicating the level. 30%, 40%, 50%,
60%, 70%, 80%, 90% and 100% are all valid.
!00 xxx<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where xxx is 0, to indicates OFF, and is a value to indicate level
If ON. The Value is 128 + %. I.e. 30% = 128 + 30 = 158
Toggle State:
Toggle: #AUXxx <cr>
Response: !00 AUXxx = x xx%<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
If the Dimmer is ON, the xx% will follow indicating the level. 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%,
80%, 90% and 100% are all valid.
!00 xxx<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where xxx is 0, to indicates OFF, and is a value to indicate level
If ON. The Value is 128 + %. (i.e. 30% = 128 + 30 = 158)
Inc/Dec Level:
Increment: #AUXxx+<cr> (increase dimmer level if at 100%, go to
30%)
Decrement: #AUXxx- <cr> (decrease dimmer level if at 30%, go to
100%)
Response: !00 AUXxx = x xx%<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
If the Dimmer is ON, the xx% will follow indicating the level.
30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% and 100% are all valid.
!00 xxx<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where xxx is 0, to indicates OFF, and is a value to indicate level
If ON. The Value is 128 + %. I.e. 30% = 128 + 30 = 158
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CLEANR: Cleaner Control
Control/Query/Toggle Cleaner.
Request State:
Query: #CLEANR ?<cr>
Response: !00 CLEANR = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Set State:
Command: #CLEANR = x<cr>
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Response: !00 CLEANR = x<cr>(RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Toggle State:
Toggle: #CLEANR <cr>
Response: !00 CLEANR = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Note:
The CLEANR commands assume a circuit has been configured as a
cleaner. If there are no circuits configured, the response will be an error
message.
?23 OPTION SWITCH NOT SET
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SPILLWAY
WFALL: Waterfall/Spillway Control
Control/Query/Toggle Pump (pool).
Request State:
Query: #WFALL ?<cr>
Response: !00 WFALL = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Set State:
Command: #WFALL = x<cr>
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Response: !00 WFALL = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Toggle State:
Toggle: #WFALL <cr>
Response: !00 WFALL = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Note: The WFALL commands assume a circuit has been configured as a
Waterfall. If there are circuits configured, the response will be an error
message.
?23 OPTION SWITCH NOT SET
Note: The keyword WFALL and SPILLWAY are interchangeable.
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POOLSP: Temperature Set Point Control
POOLSP2: Control/Query Temperature Set Point.
SPASP: POOLSP is used for the example
Request State:
Query: #POOLSP ?<cr>
Response: !00 POOLSP = xx<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 xx<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where xx is the current temperature value (in ASCII) of the pools desired
heating set point.
Set Value:
Command: #POOLSP = xx<cr>
Where xx is the desired temperature
Response: !00 POOLSP = xx<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 xx<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where xx is the current temperature value (in ASCII) of the Pools desired
heating set point.
Note: POOLSP2 is valid only on Models i9+3S and i5S. It is used
to set the High Temperature. It is equivalent. To SPASP.
POOLSP+: Inc/Dec temperature Set Point
POOLSP-: POOLSP+ is used for the example
SPASP+:
SPASP-:
Inc/Dec Value:
Command: #POOLSP+<cr>
Response: !00 POOLSP = xx<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 xx<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where xx is the current temperature value (in ASCII) of the Pools desired
heating set point.
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Control Heat Source/Heat Method
POOLHT: Enable/Disable Pool Heater
POOLHT2: Enable/Disable High Pool Heater
SPAHT: Enable/Disable Spa Heater
SOLHT: Enable/Disable Pool Solar
SPASOLHT: Enable/Disable Spa Solar
SOLPREF: Enable/Disable Pool Solar Preferred
SPASOLPREF: Enable/Disable Spa Solar Preferred
Note:
POOLHT is used in this example.
Request State:
Query: #POOLHT ?<cr>
Response: !00 POOLHT = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Set State:
Command: #POOLHT = x<cr>
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Response: !00 POOLHT = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Toggle State:
Toggle: #POOLHT <cr>
Response: !00 POOLHT = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Note: Turning POOLHT ON will enable the heater, and disable solar
option.
Turning POOLHT OFF will disable all heat sources for pool.
Turning SOLHT ON will select the SOLAR ONLY option of the
IntelliTouch.
Turning SOLPREF ON will select the SOLAR PREFERRED option of
the IntelliTouch.The same rules apply for the Spa options
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Control Heat Source/Heat Method (Continued)
Additional COSMSGS Unsolicited messages:
The following describes unsolicited changes in the heating source information. For
example, the user might change the heating source selection on the Pool from Heater
to Solar using the IntelliTouch Indoor Control Panel. Messages will be sent to the Ilink
using the formed response that would be received if the change had been initiated
from the Ilink. There are slight differences. Since only one heat source selection can be
active at any given time, if a change is made which sets the heating selection to OFF,
the message will be formed as if the Ilink had instructed the Heater to go OFF even if
the change was from for example Solar to No Heat.
The unsolicited messages (included in Ilink firmware version 1.021) are as follow:
Pool Heating:
!00 POOLHT = 0 Pool Heating Selection has changed to OFF (No Heat)
!00 POOLHT = 1 Pool Heating Selection has changed to ON (Heater)
!00 SOLHT = 1 Pool Heating Selection has changed to Solar Only
!00 SOLPREF = 1 Pool Heating Selection has changed to Solar Preferred
Spa Heating
!00 SPAHT = 0 Spa Heating Selection has changed to OFF (No Heat)
!00 SPAHT = 1 Spa Heating Selection has changed to ON (Heater)
!00 SPASOLHT = 1Spa Heating Selection has changed to Solar Only
!00 SPASOLPREF = 1SpaHeating Selection has changed to Solar
Preferred
The Single Body Single Equipment Units (I9+3S & I5+3S aka I5S) use a
slightly different labeling scheme to maintain minimum compatibility with
an older interface.
Low Temperature Selection Heating:
!00 POOLHT = 0 Heating Selection has changed to OFF (No Heat)
!00 POOLHT = 1 Heating Selection has changed to ON (Heater)
!00 SOLHT = 1 Heating Selection has changed to Solar Only
!00 SOLPREF = 1Heating Selection has changed to Solar Preferred
High Temperature Selection Heating:
!00 POOLHT2 = 0 Heating Selection has changed to OFF (No Heat)
!00 POOLHT2 = 1 Heating Selection has changed to ON (Heater)
!00 SPASOLHT = 1Heating Selection has changed to Solar Only
!00 SPASOLPREF = 1Heating Selection has changed to Solar Preferred
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Special COMMAND Only commands for: IntelliBrite LED Lights and
MagicStream Laminars
The following lighting commands support IntelliBrite LED lights and MagicStream
laminars. For more information, also see COLORSYNC, COLORSET, and
COLORSWIM commands (see page 15). The following commands for the
IntelliBrite LED light and the MagicStream Laminar are as follows:
Note: The following commands require i-Link version 1.021 or higher. The
MagicStream laminar commands for Random, Sync, and Party require IntelliTouch
outdoor control panel version 1.132 or higher.
COLORSWIM: Colored Lights Control
COLORSET:
COLORSYNC:
Send Command:
Command: #COLORSET <cr>
Response: !00 COLORSET = 1<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 1<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Note:
The above color commands only operate lights configured in the special
IntelliTouch "Lights" screen.
Sam, Sal, PG2000 Fiber Optic lights and IntelliBrite LED lights
The following commands support the Sam, Sal, PG2000 Fiber Optic Unit and
IntelliBrite LED light.
These commands do not support the MagicStream laminar.
COLORSWIM: Start a Color Swim Sequence
COLORSET: Set Lights to pre-selected Colors
COLORSYNC: Synchronize All Color Lights
The following commands only support the IntelliBrite LED lights.
IB_PARTY Set ALL IntelliBrite Units to PARTY mode
IB_ROMANCE Set ALL IntelliBrite Units to ROMANCE mode
IB_CARIBBEAN Set ALL IntelliBrite Units to CARIBBEAN mode
IB_AMERICAN Set ALL IntelliBrite Units to AMERICAN mode
IB_SUNSET Set ALL IntelliBrite Units to SUNSET mode
IB_ROYALTY Set ALL IntelliBrite Units to ROYALTY mode
IB_BLUE Set ALL IntelliBrite Units to BLUE
IB_GREEN Set ALL IntelliBrite Units to GREEN
IB_RED Set ALL IntelliBrite Units to RED
IB_WHITE Set ALL IntelliBrite Units to WHITE
IB_MAGENTA Set ALL IntelliBrite Units to MAGENTA
IB_HOLD Command ALL IntelliBrite Units to Hold/Stop/Freeze
IB_RECALL Command ALL IntelliBrite Units to Recall last setting
The following commands only support MagicStream laminars:
MS_THUMPER Toggle ALL MagicStream Thumpers ON or OFF
MS_HOLD Command ALL MagicStream Units to Hold/Stop/Freeze
MS_RESET Reset ALL MagicStream units
MS_MODE Toggle Mode on ALL MagicStream Units Random,
Party, Sync
MS_SYNC Set ALL MagicStream units to SYNC Mode
MS_RANDOM Set ALL MagicStream units to RANDOM Mode
MS_PARTY Set ALL MagicStream units to PARTY Mode
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Special COMMAND only commands for lights
ALLLIGHTS: All Lights Control
Control All Lights.
Set State:
Command: #ALLLIGHTS = x<cr>
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Response: !00 ALLLIGHTS = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
Note: ALLIGHTS only operate the lights configured in the special ‘Lights’ screen of
IntelliTouch Indoor Control Panel.
COLORSWIM: Colored Lights Control
COLORSET:
COLORSYNC:
Send Command:
Command: #COLORSET <cr>
Response: !00 COLORSET = 1<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 1<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Note:
The Color Commands only operate the lights configured in the special
‘Lights’ screen of IntelliTouch Indoor Control Panel.
COLORSWIM: Start a Color Swim Sequence
COLORSET: Set Lights to pre-selected Colors
COLORSYNC: Synchronize all Color Lights
Special QUERY only commands
POOLTMP: Current Temperature
SPATMP: Query Current Temperature.
AIRTMP:
Request State:
Query: #POOLTMP ?<cr>
Response: !00 POOLTMP = xx<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 xx<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where xx is the current temperature value (in ASCII) of the Item.
Note: POOLTMP requires that the POOL (PUMP) is on and not in SPA Mode. To
return a valid temperature SPATMP requires that the SPA is ON.
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Special QUERY only commands (continued)
OPMODE: Current System Mode
Query Current System Mode.
Request State:
Query: #OPMODE ?<cr>
Response: !00 = xxxxxxxx<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where xxxxxx is “SERVICE/TIMEOUT” or “AUTO” or in terse response
‘0’ = Auto, ‘1’ = Service/Timeout.
UNITS: Current Temperature Units
Query Current Temperature Units.
Request State:
Query: #UNITS ?<cr>
Response: !00 = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is ‘F’ or ‘C’
MODEL:IntelliTouch Model/Type
Query Model/Type.
Request State:
Query: #MODEL ?<cr>
Response: !00 = xxx<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 xxx<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where xxx is “i9+3” “i7+3” “i5” “i9+3S” “i5S” “i10+3D”
For more details about IntelliTouch model, refer to IntelliTouch User’s Guide (P/N
520102)
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PUMPLO:
PUMPHI: Pump Status (Two-Speed Pumps Only – Option must be set)
Query Pump
Request State:
Query: #PUMPLO ?<cr>
Response: !00 PUMPLO = x<cr> (RSPFMT = 0)
!00 x<cr> (RSPFMT = 1)
Where x is 1 or 0, and 1 indicates ON, 0 indicates OFF
PUMPLO will return True (“1”) anytime the pump is running.
PUMPHI will return True (“1”) only when the pump is in High Speed.
Example:
PUMPLO = 1, PUMPHI = 0 – Pump is on in low.
PUMPLO = 1, PUMPHI = 1 – Pump is on in high.
PUMPLO = 0, PUMPHI = 0 – Pump is off in.

IntelliTouch i-Link Protocol Interface Adapter User’s Guide
Testing IntelliTouch iLink via Hyper Terminal in Windows XP
The basic function of an iLink can be tested/checked out using a computer and a
program such as “Hyper Terminal,” which is included in all Windows XP systems.
To test the iLink:
1. Plug the iLink into the computer RS-232 Serial port. Normally this will be “COM
1.” Connect the other side of the iLink cable to the IntelliTouch system.
2. To access the Hyper Terminal screen, from the Windows XP desktop, click the
Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications
> Hyper Terminal.
3. The Hyper Terminal new connection screen will pop up. Enter any name in the
connection description box. Click OK. The “Connect To “ box will pop up.
4. In the lower selection box labeled “Connect Using” select COM1. Click OK and
the port settings box will pop up. Bits Per Second 9600, Data Bit 8,
Parity None, Stop Bits 1, Flow Control None.
5. Click OK.
6. In the Hyper Terminal window, click “File” and select and click “Properties.”
7. Click the “Settings” tab.
8. Click “ASCII Setup.”
9. Click to place a check mark in “Send Line Ends with Line Feeds Echo Typed
Characters Locally Append Line Feeds to Incoming Line Ends.”
10. Click OK. Click OK again.
11. Now in the Hyper Terminal window type #RST<enter>
It will take approx 10 seconds for the iLink to complete a reset process. The screen
will then display some start up text similar to:
Pentair Water - i-Link Protocol Interface Adapter v1.023
CMDCHR = #
NRMCHR = !
ERRCHR = ?
SETCHR = =
INQCHR = ?
Acquiring System Data
After 15 to 20 seconds while the device collects system information.
The system will display “!READY” some other information may display if the
COSMSGS is set to true.
You may now simply type in commands, and see the responses.
#AUX1 = 1<enter> will switch on Auxiliary #1 and create a response similar to
!00 AUX1 = 1
#AUX1 = 0<enter> will switch off Auxiliary #1 and create a response similar to
!00 AUX1 = 0
All of the commands and queries listed in the iLink manual may be operated
on the computer via Hyper Terminal. This allows testing of the various commands
and assists in troubleshooting.
If the “?01 INVALID COMMAND” message is received, the command has been
entered incorrectly.
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