Polaris Personalized Automated Control System User manual

Owner’s Manual
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Personalized Automated Control System

Important Information
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
•Read and follow operation and maintenance instructions carefully.
• Electrical work should be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all national, state and
local codes.
• Do not have equipment serviced if precipitation is present or imminent.
• Always keep command center door closed when not accessing display panel.
• Do not allow children to handle this product.
• The Eos Wireless Remote requires a fully charged battery at startup. Charge battery for at least 5
hours before use. An inadequate charge can permanently damage the battery.
For customer service or support:
• Please mail Warranty Card immediately.
• For on-line support: www.polarispool.com
• To contact Polaris:
US and Canada
Customer Service
2620 Commerce Way
Vista, CA 92081-8438
1-800-822-7933

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new automated control system and thank you for
choosing Polaris. Designed to provide easy and convenient control of most pool and spa
functions, the Polaris Eos Command Center:
• Controls pool and spa equipment, waterfalls, fountains, and lighting.
• Schedules regular pool and spa routines such as cleaning and circulation.
• Can be programmed to operate multiple devices with the touch of a single button.
• Components, options and functions can be expanded after installation is complete.
• Operates independently or can be remotely controlled from optional in-house wired
remotes, wireless remotes or the Shortcut spa-side remote.
• Remotely operates electric devices including household appliances with the
optional PLC (Power Line Carrier) Kit.
• Controls optional sanitation equipment including traditional chemical or salt
chlorination systems.
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CommandCenter
Command Center
Command Center Open
with Deadfront Removed
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SNSR1
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SNSR2
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SNSR3
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SNSR4
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SVC
GND
SNSR1
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SNSR2
GND
SNSR3
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SNSR4
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SNSR5
+
24VDC
GND
PRE
OUT
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Command Center
Open with
Deadfront Removed
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Pool Circulating Pump
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1. Command Center Display
2. Command Center Keypad
3. Relays and Power Subpanel
4. Deadfront
5. Activator Circuit Board
Command Center Components
Introduction

Starting the Eos Command Center
To activate: Turn on circuit breaker (main power source) to power up the unit.
To disable or put in “Standby Mode”: Press and hold the Enter key for five seconds.
Press any key to reactivate.
To shut down: Turn off main power source to command center.
Display Overview
Display Symbols
Folders indicate that additional screens, menu or setup options are available
for an item.
Check Boxes are used to turn functions or devices on or off. Checked = On.
Up/Down Arrow indicates adjustment options are available for the field
next to it and the up/down arrow keys are used to select or enter the setting.
Item in reverse (white text on black box) indicates curser is over item or field.
Asterisk in front indicates a text field (blank line) that can be named by user.
Clock next to equipment status field means device is scheduled to be “on.”
Flame next to status field of heater means heater is firing.
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System Overview
Device Setup
Scenes & Shortcuts
Owner Info
Polaris Info
Standby
Freeze Protection
Temperature Fahrenheit
Date Aug03, 2004
Time 02:04pm
Setup
Tue,Aug03 2:04 pm
ENTER
To adjust display settings,
press and together.
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Use left or right
arrow keys to
change screens
Cursor Control
Item Select
CheckBox
(Device or function Off)
(Device or function On)
Folder
(Selected)
(Not Selected)
Screen Name
Up/Down Arrow
indicates adjustment
options are available.
Current Status and
Alarm Messages

Screen Overviews
Setup Screen
During installation, this screen is used to define and configure the system.
Adjustments to this screen will usually be minimal. For a complete
description of system setup and the associated screens, refer to the
Eos Installation and Operation Guide.
Device Setup is used to setup system equipment.
Scenes & Shortcuts can be established to start or stop
several devices with a single command.
Owner Info is used to input of owner name and address.
Serial number and service contact phone numbers can
be input in Polaris Info.
Checking the Standby box disables all automatic
control functions.
Freeze Protection should always be checked to protect
equipment from freezing conditions.
Temperature sets Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Sets Date by month, day and two-digit year.
Sets Time along with an am or pm designation.
Optional Device Control Screens
If a Watermatic pH/ORP controller or salt chlorinator is installed, additional control
screens become available.
Main Screen
Once setup is complete, the Main screen provides access to most commonly needed
measurements and functions. Most routine maintenance and adjustments can be made
from this screen.
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Device Setup
Scenes & Shortcuts
Owner Info
Polaris Info
Standby
Freeze Protection
Temperature Fahrenheit
Date Aug03, 2004
Time 02:04pm
Left or right
arrow keys will
change screen
Setup
Tue,Aug03 2:04 pm
To adjust display settings,
press and together.
Air 60 Water 60
Pool Setpoint 71°
Spa Setpoint 100°
Pool Circulation Spa
Cleaner Pump Off
Pool Light Off
Pool Light Dim Off
PS Heater On
Suction Valve Off
Return Valve Off
Cleaner Valve Off
Music On
Table Lamp Off
Main
Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm
To adjust display settings,
press and together.
Air 60° Water 71°
Indicates device list continues
on another screen
Select folder icon to
open the Device Manager
screen where scheduling
and other operational
functions are controled
Shows designated heater
(set point) temperture
Flame indicates
heater is firing
Indicates adjustable settngs
are available for the device
Clock indicates device
is scheduled to be “On”
Status field indicates
On/Off status of device
More
Shows current sensor
temperature readings and
alerts if any are present

Device Manager Screens
Each piece of equipment controlled by Eos has
amanager screen with specific settings for the
device.
From these screens equipment can be:
• Turned on or off
• Set for specific on or off durations
• Scheduled to be active at specific times
on specific days
Navigating the System
• Use the keypad arrow (cursor control) keys
to move through the screens and
menu options.
• When the cursor is over an item, it will appear darkened or in reverse (white on black
instead of black on white).
• Press the Enter key to select an item, open a folder, or activate/deactivate a feature
with a check box.
To set or adjust an item:
1. Use the keypad arrow keys to move the cursor over the item.
2. Press <Enter> to select the item. The item will flash.
3. Use the up/down keys to choose or enter the setting.
4. Press <Enter> to activate the setting.
Using text fields
1. Move cursor over the text field and press <Enter> to select.
2. Use the up/down arrow keys to move through the alpha-numeric options.
3. Use the right arrow key to move to the next position within the field.
4. Press <Enter> when the entry is complete.
Using nameable text fields
1. Move cursor over name field and press <Enter> to select. The last letter
of the name will blink.
2. Use the left arrow key to erase the item name.
3. Use the up/down arrow keys to access the alpha-numeric options.
4. Use the right arrow key to move to the next position within the field.
5. Press <Enter> when the entry is complete.
To change the item back to “None,” move to the asterisk and press <Enter>.
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Use left/right
arrow keys to
change screens.
Status of device
Press <Enter>
to change
Select protection here
and on Setup screen
Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm
PS Heater Manager
Duration Remaining
04h 00m 00h 00m
Manual Control
Schedules
PS Heater Off
Day Start Stop
off12:00p 12:00p
off12:00p 12:00p
off12:00p 12:00p
off12:00p 12:00p
Range 0
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Heater Cool Down
Freeze Protect
Air 60Water 71

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o adjust the brightness or contrast of the display, press the left and right arrow keys
simultaneously to open the Command Center Setup Screen.
Software Version provides access to information on the current software versions for
the command center and the various devices it controls.
Contrast controls readability of text, light or dark, on screen.
Backlight controls the illumination of screen.
Backlight Timeout sets a time limit for inactivity after which the light on the display
turns off. Hit any key to reactivate the display.
When checked, Audible Alarm enables the alarm within the Command Center that
sounds when an alert condition exists. (If remote devices are used to control the Eos,
the alarm for each device can be enabled or disabled independently.)
To set or adjust any of the display controls:
1. Use arrow keys to move the cursor over the
field to be adjusted. (Ex: )
2. Press <Enter> to select the item. The item will flash.
3. Use up arrow to increase or down arrow to decrease
screen effect until it is at desired setting.
4. Press <Enter> to activate setting.
Press the left arrow key to return to the Main screen.
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Adjust
Using the Eos System
Command Center Setup
Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm
Adjustment
is available
Name of feature
or control
Software Versions
Contrast Adjust
Backlight Adjust
Backlight Timeout 0min
Audible Alarm
Cursor is over
adjustable field

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Common Tasks
Changing the Heater (Setpoint)
Temperature Setting
On the Main screen:
1. Move the cursor to the Up/Down Arrow symbol next
to the pool or spa (setpoint) temperature setting.
2. Press <Enter> to select the item.
3. Push the up or down arrow key to change
the temperature setting.
Turning Equipment On or Off
On the Main screen or Device Manager screen:
1. Move the cursor to the Status field next to the device.
2. Press <Enter> to change the status, turn it on or off.
Customizing the Main Screen Display
Items can be reordered or devices grouped to make the system easier to work with.
To move an item up or down on the menu:
1. Move the cursor to the Status field of
the particular device.
2. Press and hold <Enter>.
3. Push the up or down arrow key to
move the device.
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o insert a space between menu items:
1. Move the cursor to the Status field
of the device you want to insert a
line above.
2. Press and hold <Enter>.
3. Press the up and down arrow keys
simultaneously. A space will be
inserted above the item.
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o delete the space, move the
item back up.
Pool Circulation Pool
PS Heater Off
Pool Setpoint 71°
Spa Setpoint 100°
Cleaner Pump Off
Pool Light Off
Pool Light Dim Off
Music On
Table Lamp Off
Main
Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm
More
Circulation
Mode
Heater
Items
Pool
Items
PLC
(X-10)
Items
Indicates device
list continues on
another screen
Air 60° Water 71°
Pool Setpoint 71°
Spa Setpoint 100°
Pool Circulation Spa
Cleaner Pump Off
Pool Light Off
Pool Light Dim Off
PS Heater On
Suction Valve Off
Return Valve Off
Cleaner Valve Off
Music On
Table Lamp Off
Main
Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm
To adjust display settings,
press and together.
Air 60° Water 71°

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Setting the Time and Date
It is imperative that the date and time are set correctly to ensure proper function of the
equipment scheduling features.
The command center offers multiple start and stop times and the ability to set various
schedules. The built-in 365 day calendar clock accommodates multiple schedules without
monthly reprogramming.
Adjustments are made on the Setup screen.
To set or adjust the date:
1. Use the arrow keys to move
the cursor over the month field.
(Ex: )
2. Press <Enter> to select the item. The
item will flash.
3. Use the up or down arrows to select
the desired setting.
4. Press <Enter> to activate
the setting.
5. Use the same steps to set the
day and year.
To set or adjust the time:
1. Use the arrow keys to move
the cursor over the hour field
(Ex: ) first.
2. Press <Enter> to select the item. The
item will flash.
3. Use the up arrow to run through the
setting options, selecting the
appropriate hour with am or pm.
4. Press <Enter> to activate
the setting.
5. Use the same steps to set
the minutes.
When adjustments are complete, use the left
or right arrow key to return to the Main screen.
Left or right
arrow keys will
change screen
Setup
Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm
To adjust display settings,
press and together.
Air 60° Water 60°
Month is
selected
Device Setup
Scenes & Shortcuts
Owner Info
Polaris Info
Standby
Freeze Protection
Temperature Fahrenheit
Date Aug 03, 2004
Time 02:04pm
Aug
02
Left or right
arrow keys will
change screen
Setup
Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm
To adjust display settings,
press and together.
Air 60° Water 60°
Device Setup
Scenes & Shortcuts
Owner Info
Polaris Info
Standby
Freeze Protection
Temperature Fahrenheit
Date Aug 03, 2004
Time 02:04pm
Hour is
selected

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Setting the Circulation Mode
The options available for the circulation pump are dependent on the type of pool, the
equipment installed, and the settings chosen at installation.
To set (manually activate) the circulation mode:
1. Move the cursor over the Status field
(Ex: ) and press <Enter> to select
the item. The item will flash.
2. Use the up/down arrow keys
to access the circulation
mode options.
3. Select the desired mode and
press <Enter> to activate
the selection.
When a circulation mode is entered, either manually or as a scheduled event, circulation
pumps as well as the appropriate valve actuators will activate.
When set manually, the selected mode will run for as long as the Manual Duration (found
on device manager screen) specifies, if no other schedules are set.
To schedule the circulation mode:
Move the cursor over the circulation
folder and press <Enter> to open the
Device Manager screen.
Pool Configuration Circulation Mode Additional Settings
Options With a Two-Speed Pump
Pool/Spa with Shared Pump
and Spillover Enabled Pool, Spa, Spill, Off Pool LS, Spa LS, Spill LS
Pool/Spa with Shared Pump
without Spillover Pool, Spa, Off Pool LS, Spa LS
Pool Only On, Off On, Low, Off
Spa Only On, Off On, Low, Off
Pool/Spa with Separate Pumps
Pool Circulation On, Off On, Low, Off
Spa Circulation On, Off On, Low, Off
Main
Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm
Air 60° Pool 71° Spa 69°
More
Circulation Mode Off
PS Heater Off
Pool Setpoint 71°
Spa Setpoint 100°
Cleaner Pump On
Pool Light Off
Pool Light Dim Off
Music Off
Table Lamp Off
Circulation Mode Off
PS Heater Off
Pool Setpoint 71°
Spa Setpoint 100°
Cleaner Pump Off
Pool Light Off
Pool Light Dim Off
Music On
Table Lamp Off
Main
Tue, Aug 03 2:04 pm
More
Circulation Mode
separate
Heater and set points
Pool items
PLC (X-10) items
Air 60° Water 71°
Off