Zodiac AquaLink M8 User manual

H0665000 REV B
INSTALLATION MANUAL
FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by a licensed electrician in accordance
with the latest, enforced version of AS/NZS 3000 and any other applicable local installation codes.
Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions that accompany this
product. Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may result in property damage, personal
injury, or death. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.
Improper installation and/or operation can create unwanted electrical hazard which can cause serious
injury, property damage, or death.
WARNING
AquaLink®M8
For One Touch and PDA control systems

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DATE OF INSTALLATION
INSTALLER INFORMATION
INITIAL PRESSURE GAUGE READING (WITH CLEAN FILTER)
PUMP MODEL HORSEPOWER
FILTER MODEL
CONTROL PANEL MODEL SERIAL NUMBER
NOTES:
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION RECORD

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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 Electrical Specifications.................................................6
2.3 Materials and Tools ....................................................... 6
2.4 Basic Plumbing..............................................................7
Section 3. Installation.................................... 11
3.1 Power Center Mounting............................................... 11
3.2 High Voltage Wiring..................................................... 11
3.3 Heater Connection ......................................................13
3.4 Temperature Sensors..................................................13
3.5 Jandy Valve Actuators .................................................14
3.6 OneTouch™ Control Panel..........................................17
Section 4. System Startup............................. 19
4.1 OneTouch Programming .............................................19
4.2 OneTouch Reset and Display Messages .................... 21
4.3 Variable Speed Pump Menu........................................ 21
4.4 OneTouch™ Systems Defaults and General Modes ..24
4.5 PDA Installation...........................................................24
4.6 PDA Handheld Remote System Defaults and General
Modes..........................................................................26
4.7 PDA Handheld Remote On/Off Menu.......................... 27
4.8 Pool Heat.....................................................................28
4.9 Spa Heat .....................................................................28
4.10 Solar Heat ...................................................................29
4.11 Auxilary Equipment .....................................................29
4.12 Heat Pump ..................................................................29
4.13 Set Light Colors...........................................................30
4.14 Variable Speed Pump.................................................. 31
Section 5. PDA Handheld Remote Menu
Flow Diagrams ............................. 32
Section 6. OneTouch™ Menu
Flow Diagrams ............................. 33
Section 7. Troubleshooting........................... 34
Section 8. Power Center Wiring Diagram for
Combos and Onlys ...................... 35
Section 9. Power Center PCB DIP Switch
Settings......................................... 36
9.1 DIP Switch Functions ..................................................36
9.2 DIP Switch Settings for Pool and Spa Combination....37
9.3 DIP Switch Settings for Pool or Spa Only ................... 38
9.4 DIP Switch Settings for Heat Pump Installation .......... 39
Section 10. General, Water Feature and Light
Aux Labels.................................... 40

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Section 1. Important Safety Instructions
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
The Aqualink control system is for Pool and Spa applications only. NOT FOR USE with anything other than Pool
and Spa equipment.
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 37°C (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 severe injury or death, 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 40°C (104°F). Water temperatures should remain between 38°C
(100°F) and 40°C (104°F). The water in a spa should never exceed 40°C (104°F). Water temperatures
between 38°C (100°F) and 40°C (104°F) 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 38°C (100°F). 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 controller at least 3.5 metres from the inside wall of the pool and/or hot tub
using non-metallic plumbing.
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.
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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CAUTION
Power to the Aqualink should be supplied by an isolating transformer or through a residual current device (RCD)
with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA.
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.
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 3.5 metres 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 38°C (100°F) may be hazardous to your health.
Attention Installer: Install to provide drainage of compartment for electrical components.
WARNING
A terminal bar marked "GROUND" is provided within the controller. To reduce the risk of electrical shock which can
cause serious injury or death, 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 in accordance with the latest, enforced version of AS/NZS 3000 and any other
applicable local installation codes. In addition, where required, bonding should be extended in accordance with
the latest, enforced version of AS/NZS 3000 and any other applicable local installation codes to any metal ladders,
water pipes, or other metal within 3.5 m of the pool/spa.

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Section 2. System Overview
2.1 Package Contents
Package contents will vary depending on which
AquaLink configuration you are installing.
OneTouch™ PDA System
• OneTouch Control Panel
• AquaLink M8 Power Centre
• Two (2) Temp Sensors
• Two (2) JVAs (Pool/Spa Combo Systems)
• PDA Handset with batteries
• Outdoor Transceiver J-box
• AquaLink M8 Power Centre
• Two (2) Temp Sensors
• Two (2) JVAs (for pool/spa combo systems)
2.2 Electrical Specifications
Power Supply 240 VAC; 50 Hz; 2.5 A
Contact Rating Mains Voltage - 25 A;
3HP @ 240 VAC
1500 Watts Incandescent
Extra Low Voltage - Class 2,
1 A @ 24 VAC
2.3 Materials and Tools
Installation Materials Furnished
• Screw Set (includes Plastic Anchors)
• Metal Mounting Bracket
• Power Drill
• 3/16” Drill Bit - Hammer Drill Bit (only necessary to drill into brick or concrete)
• Conduit Fittings
• Wire Nuts
• Wire Crimping Pliers
• Pencil or Marking Pen
• Flat Head Screwdriver
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Small Flathead or Slotted Screwdriver

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Dimensions
122

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2.4 Basic Plumbing
2.4.1 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 JVAs turn simultaneously so
when the spa button is pressed on the AquaLink M8
control panel, water circulation switches between pool
and spa (consult the Jandy Pro Series 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.
For pool only/spa only or dual equipment plumbing,
please refer to the Jandy Pro Series Valve Plumbing
Manual for further examples.
NOTE Whentheltersystemisshared(apool/spa
combo),thespawatermustbeabletooverow
back to the pool.
From Solar To Solar
Heat Pump
Check
Valve
Check
Valve
Heater
Spa
Make-up
Pool Return Spa Return
Pool
Drain
Spa
Drain
Skimmers Skimmers
Filter
Pump

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2.4.2 Booster Pump Pool Cleaner Plumbing
Heater
Booster
Pump
Pool Return Spa Return
Spa
Make-up
Check
Valve
Pool Intake Spa Intake
Filter
Pump
Heater
Pool Return Spa Return
Non-Booster Pump Pool Cleaner Plumbing
Spa
Make-up
Check
Valve
Pool Intake Spa Intake
Filter
Pump
Filter

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2.4.3 Basic Plumbing for Dual System
Refer to Figure 1 when plumbing two (2) separate sets
of equipment. The basic setup consists of one (1) pump,
filter and heater for the pool and another set for the spa.
Figure 4. Basic Plumbing for Dual Equipment
2.4.4 Plumbing - Sharing One (1) Heater
When the system setup is using only one (1) heater,
plumb the equipment as shown in Figure 5.
Please note that for this type of plumbing a new
bezel decal must be applied over the existing decal
in order to identify the correct labeling for the
HEATER and VALVE buttons.
Figure 5. Dual Equipment System with One (1) Heater
Spa Heater
Pool Heater
Spa
Pump
Pool
Pump
Pool Intake Spa Intake
Spa Return
Pool Return
Pool Filter Spa Filter
Check
Valve
(optional)
Check
Valve
(Optional)
NOTE When connecting to the AquaLink RS, plug
the JVAs into the Intake, Return and Cleaner
JVA sockets. Slide DIP Switch S1-6 to the
ON position. See wiring diagram in Section 3,
Figure 9.
Shared Heater
Check
Valves
(4)
Spa
Intake
Spa Filter
Spa
Return
Spa
Pump
Pool
Intake
Pool
Pump
Pool Filter
Pool Return
JVA
JVA
JVA
To Solar
(if installed) From Solar
(if installed)
S1
S2
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RESET
SERVICE
TIME OUT
FILTERPUMP
AUX1
AUX2
AUX3
AUX4
AUX5
AUX6
SPA PUMP
AUTO
POOL HEATER
SPA HEATER
SOLAR
RESET
SERVICE
TIME OUT
FILTER PUMP
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
AUX 4
AUX 5
AUX 6
SPA PUMP
AUTO
HEATER
VALVE
SOLAR
Dual Equipment with
Shared Heater Bezel decal

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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
3.5M or more away from pool/spa and 1.5M off
the ground. All national, state, and local codes are
applicable.
2. Use the mounting brackets and instructions
provided with the standard power center.
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.
Section 3. Installation
3.2 High Voltage Wiring
3.2.1 System Power
Depending on the amount of equipment being
controlled, run 1/2” or 3/4” conduit from the power
supply panel to the bottom of the power center. Pull in
appropriate wire for equipment.
3.2.2 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 6.
WARNING
Potentially high voltages in the AquaLink Power Center
can create dangerous electrical hazards, possibly
causing death, serious injury or property damage.
Turn off power at the main circuit of the AquaLink
Power Center to disconnect the Power Center from
the system. To properly and safely wire the system, be
sure to carefully follow the applicable requirements of
the latest, enforced version of AS/NZS 3000 and any
other applicable local installation codes. All applicable
local installation codes must also be adhered to.
Figure 6. Standard Power Center - Bonding
System Power
230-240 VAC Power
System Power
230-240 VAC Power
Example 1 Example 2
Single Circuit Cable Wiring Scheme Double Circuit Cable Wiring Scheme

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1Heyco is a registered trademark of Heyco, Inc.
Figure 7. Low Voltage Wiring for Zodiac ePump
4321
RED BLK YEL GRN
RS Power
Center
TOCONTROLLER
R B Y G 1234
MUSTBE OFFFOR AQUALINK RS
PUMPADDRESS
MUSTBE ON FOR STAND ALONE UI
TO CONTROLLER
R B Y G
Zodiac ePumpTM
4 Conductor,
22 AWG or
larger Cable
21
3
54
6
7
Pin 7 (Yellow)
Pin 6 (Green)
Figure 8. Cable Connector at the Pump Side
3.2.3 Variable Speed Pump to Power Center
PCB Cable
The low voltage wiring for the variable speed pumps
consists of the RS485 communications four conductor,
22 AWG or larger cable. Make provision for the cable to
be run between the pump 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
150mm. Strip each wire 6mm 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 each of the red, 4-pin connectors on the
power center PCB. See Figure 7.
3.2.4 Wiring the Pentair®Pump
The Pentair IntelliFlo®VF LCD control panel is
disabled when communicating with the AquaLink
system and "DISPLAY NOT ACTIVE" will be
displayed. Note that AquaLink M8 will not start
communicating with the Pentair IntelliFlo VF until it
has been configured accordingly. See the AquaLink
Owner's Manual for more information.
Connection from the AquaLink power center PCB to the
Pentair variable speed/flow pumps is via the two-wire
cable. The cable pin out is shown in Figure 8.
Jandy®RS485
(RED) Connector
Pentair RS485 Cable
Assembly
Pin 1 (no connection)
Pin 2 Yellow Wire
Pin 3 Green Wire
Pin 4 (no connection)
3.2.5 Wiring the Zodiac®ePump
Connection from the AquaLink power center PCB to the
Zodiac ePump is via an RS485 cable. The cable pin out
is shown below.
RS485 Wire Connections for Zodiac ePump
This side connects to J1
or J4 of power center
PCB or to the multiplexer
PCB.
This side of the cable
connects to the Zodiac
ePump.
Pin 1
(no connection, not used)
Pin 1
(no connection, not used)
Pin 2 (SD+) Pin 2 (SD+)
Pin 3 (SD-) Pin 3 (SD-)
Pin 4
(no connection, not used)
Pin 4
(no connection, not used)

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TOCONTROLLER
R B Y G 1 2 3 4
MUSTBE OFF FOR AQUALINK RS
PUMPADDRESS
MUSTBE ON FOR STAND ALONE UI
4-Position DIP Switch
TO CONTROLLER
R B Y G 1 2 3 4
MUST BE OFFFOR AQUALINK RS
PUMP ADDRESS
MUST BE ON FOR STAND ALONE UI
Jandy ePumpTM DC
Figure 9. Zodiac®ePump™and VS Pump Dip Switch
3.2.6 Zodiac ePump DIP switch settings
As shown in Figure 13, the 4-position dip switch is
located at the rear of the Zodiac ePump. This dip switch
serves two functions - it determines what type of control
will be used with the pump and it selects the pump
address.
The SW 1 (switch 1) and SW 2 are turned ON if the
pump is to be controlled by a stand alone controller or
OFF if the pump is to be controlled by the AquaLink.
SW 1 SW 2 CONTROL
OFF OFF
AquaLink
ON OFF
OFF ON
ON ON Stand Alone
The SW 3 and SW 4 are turned ON/OFF to
select the pump address.
SW 4 SW 3 PUMP No.
OFF OFF 1
OFF ON 2
ON OFF 3
ON ON 4
3.3 Heater Connection
The heater connection section applies to all heaters or
heat pumps with thermostatic circuitry of 24 VAC or
less.
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 on the power center
PCB.
3.3.1 Other Brands Heater and Pump
Connections
To set up heater connections on heaters and heat
pumps made by other manufactures, please refer to the
Installation Manual provided with these heaters and heat
pumps.
3.4 Temperature Sensors
1. Drill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.
NOTE If a solar sensor is not installed, the solar button
can be labeled and used as an extra auxiliary.
4. Run the wire to the power center, through the low
voltage raceway. Cut off excess wire. Strip the
wire jacket back 15cm, then strip each wire 6mm.
Connect sensor wires to the green, 10-pin terminal
bar (see Figure 10).
10 987654321
Water
Temperature
Sensor
Freeze/Air
Temperature
Sensor
Solar
Temperature
Sensor
Green 10-Pin Terminal Bar
Figure 10. Temperature Sensor Wiring for a Pool/Spa
Combination

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3.5 Jandy®Pro Series Valve
Actuators
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.
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 Pro Series Valve Actuator Installation
and Operation Manual, Cam Setting Chart for
proper settings.
3.5.1 JVA Mounting Positions
C
Remove these
four (4) screws for
Standard Position
A
B (Common Port)
Figure 12. Standard Plumbing
Water ow into or
out of the valve
Figure 11. Heater and Heat Pump/Chiller Wiring
S1
S2
RESET
SERVICE
TIME OUT
FILTERPUMP
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
AUX 4
AUX 5
AUX 6
AUX 7
RS6 & RS8 ONLY
RS8 ONLY
HEATER SOLAR
POOL MODE
SPAMODE
SPADRAIN
SPAFILL
AUTO
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JANDY AquaLink RS
FILTER PUMP OFF
AIR 79°
06/26/04 MON
6:00 PM
EQUIPMENTON/OFF
ONETOUCH ON/OFF
MENU / HELP
Wireless OneTouch
Transceiver J-box
Note for AllButton:
Green - Enabled
Red - Off
Note for
OneTouch:
LED will not
come on for
Heat Pump
Service/Wiring
Cover Panel
Heat Pump/
Chiller 1
Service/Wiring
Cover Panel
Standard High
Voltage Relay
To Heat
Pump #1
To Heat
Pump #2
Low Voltage Wiring
to Low Voltage
Port on Heat Pump
Heat Pump/
Chiller 2
Gas Heater
To Pressure
Switch
Fireman’s
Switch
From Fusible
Link
Gas Heater Connections
Terminals 1 and 2
Port for Low
Voltage Wires

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Figure 13. Standard JVA Mounting
A
B (Common Port)
C
3.5.2 Actuator Mounting
NOTE: If valves are plumbed and mounted in standard
positions, there is no need to adjust the actuator cams.
JVAs may be mounted onto valves in any of the four (4)
positions shown below.
C
C
A
Figure 14. JVA Mounting Positions
B
C
A
B
III
III
IV
A
A
B
B
C
1. Unscrew the locking knob by turning the knob
counterclockwise. Remove the locking knob and valve
handle (see Figure 15).
2. For standard valves, remove the four (4) large Phillips
head screws from the valve. e location of the screws
you remove will determine how the actuator will be
mounted (see Figure 15). When installing the large 3”
valve, it is not necessary to remove any screws.
Figure 15. Remove Locking Knob and Lid Screws
Remove Locking
Knob and Handle
Remove the 4 Large
Phillips Head Screws
3. Turn the actuator over to see into the actuator sha.
ere are four (4) “teeth” inside of the sha. Align with
the smallest slot on the valve (see Figure 5).
4. Place the actuator onto the valve.
5. Rotate the actuator while keeping the two shas engaged
until the screw holes on the actuator legs align with the
empty screw holes (from step 2) in the valve (see Figure
6).
6. Use the four (4) large 2” Phillips head screws (included)
to secure the JVA to the valve.
7. Put the valve handle on the actuator sha. Put the knob
on the sha and tighten (nger tighten only).
Figure 16. Actuator Mounting
Place actuator on valve so smallest tooth
aligns with smallest slot.
Smallest Slot
Actuator
Bottom
Smallest Tooth
Figure 17. JVA Synchronization, Example
Suction Return
Spa SpaPoolPool
3.5.3 Synchronization JVAs
If the valve is plumbed in the Standard Plumbing position
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you do not have to change the cam settings from the factory
settings. However, you may have to synchronize the cams. If
the actuator is out of synchronization.
• the actuator will rotate in the wrong direction in relation
to its controller (as in a solar heating system)
• one actuator will rotate incorrectly in relation to another
actuator (as in pool/spa combination)
Figure 18. JVA Synchronization, Example
Suction Return
Spa SpaPoolPool
For a pool/spa combination, synchronize the valve and the
actuator before activation (see Figure 18).
To synchronize the valve and the actuator:
1. Flip the toggle switch located on the bottom of the
actuator to the ON 2 position (see Figure 19). e toggle
positions are marked on the actuator cover.
2. Retry the system.
Figure 19. JVA Synchronization, Toggle
ON 1
OFF
ON 2
On/Off switch is
located on the
bottom of the JVA
3.5.4 Resetting the Cams
WARNING
Improper cam settings can result in dead heading
of the water flow which can cause injury or property
damage. Improper cam settings and/or operation will
void the warranty.
NOTE: Before resetting cams, if the valve is plumbed
in Standard Plumbing position and the actuator
is in Standard Mounting position (see Figure
3). There is no need for resetting the cams. If a
port other than “B” is plumbed as the common
port or if the actuator is mounted other than
Standard Mounting, the cam setting must be
changed so the actuator shaft and the valve
diverter rotate properly. Refer to the Cam
Setting Chart for proper settings.
1. Turn OFF actuator power. Unscrew the locking knob by
turning the knob counterclockwise. Remove the locking
knob and valve handle.
2. Remove the four (4) Phillips head screws that secure the
actuator lid and then remove the lid.
3. Rotate the actuator sha so the arrow mark on the
top cam aligns with the microswitch actuator (bottom
cam arrow mark should also align with the bottom
microswitch actuator, see Figure 20).
Figure 20. JVA Cams
0
0
Right
Microswitch
Left
Microswitch
Upper
Cam
Lower
Cam
Final minor adjustments may be necessary
4. Determine the mounting position for the actuator (as
per Figure 3, the mounting position will be either I,
II, III, or IV). Next, determine what valve port is the
common or inlet port (per Figure 3, the common port
will be either A, B, or C). Refer to the Cam Setting Chart
to determine what the cam settings should be.
5. For example, if the actuator is in JVA mounting position
“I”, and the common port on the valve is port “A”, the
cam settings would be 90° for the top cam and 180° for
the bottom.
NOTE: The cam is marked with the arrow at “0”, a long
hash mark at the 180° position, and 2 short
hash marks at the 90° and 270° positions.
6. To set the cams, rotate the cam(s) until the arrow mark
on the cam(s) align with the microswitch actuator (see
Figure 21).
Figure 21. JVA Cam Adjustment
Rotate Cams
NOTE: The upper cam stops counterclockwise rotation
and the lower cam stops clockwise rotation.
7. Turn power ON to the actuator and use the toggle switch
located on the bottom of the actuator to check rotation.
8. Move the toggle switch to either ON 1 or ON 2. Allow
the actuator sha to move until it stops.
9. Check valve diverter position*, if the position is correct
ip the toggle switch in the opposite direction and allow

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the sha to stop again. If the stop positions are not
correct, reset the cams until correct.
NOTE: If the actuator does not move in either direction,
refer to Section 6, Troubleshooting.
10. Replace the lid and tighten screws. Replace the handle
and locking knob.
NOTE: The end of the handle which has the word OFF
embossed on it exactly duplicates the shape of
the valve diverter. When the handle is placed on
a valve or actuator shaft the word OFF will be
directly over the center of the valve diverter.
3.6 OneTouch™Control Panel
Installation
3.6.1 Surface Mount OneTouch Installation
1. Withtheaidofthehomeowner,ndthebest
location for the control panel.
2. Place surface mount box in the location chosen for
the control panel. Mark the holes for drilling. Drill
5mm holes for the sheet rock anchors and a 45mm
hole for the 4-conductor cable.
3. Run the 4-conductor cable from the power center
to the location of the control panel (see Figure 10).
Sheetrock
Surface
Mount Box
OneTouch
PCB
Faceplate
Figure 22. OneTouch™ Surface Mount Installation
4. Pull the 4-conductor cable through the hole in the
wall and the hole in the surface mount box. Mount
the box to the wall using the screws provided.
5. Wire the 4-conductor cable to the red, 4-pin
terminal bar (see Figure 23). Push the 4-pin
terminal bar onto the back of the OneTouch PCB.
Place the PCB with LCD and buttons back into the
box. Insert the screws and hand tighten. Do not
overtighten. Snap the faceplate into place.
W2
W1
4 3 2 1
Green
Yellow
Black
Red
Figure 23. OneTouch PCB - Back View
Cam Setting Chart
NOTE: Before resetting cams, always rotate the actuator shaft so the arrow aligns with the pointer above its microswitch.
Actuator
Mounting
Water Enters Port
Common Port
Cam Setting
Top Cam Bottom Cam
Water Exits Valve
Port or Port
*I A 90 180 B C
I B 90 270 A C
I C 180 90 A B
*II A 180 90 B C
II B 0 0 A C
II C 90 180 A B
*III A 90 180 B C
III B 270 90 A C
III C 0 270 A B
*IV A 0 270 B C
IV B 180 180 A C
IV C 270 0 A B
*Two Port Valve Settings

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Slide cleat into the
slot opening, thread
screw through the boss
and into the cleat.
Boss
Sheet Rock
(1/2” or 5/8”
with a 4”
square cutout)
Flush
Mount
Housing
OneTouch
PCB
Faceplate
Figure 24. OneTouch Flush Mount Installation
3.6.2 Flush Mount OneTouch Installation
1. Withtheaidofthehomeowner,ndthebest
location for the control panel.
2. Placetheushmountboxinthelocationchosen
for the control panel. Level the box and trace
around the outside of the box with a pencil. Cut the
hole being careful not to oversize.
3. Route the 4-conductor cable from the power center
to the indoor control panel.
4. Pull the 4-conductor cable through the hole in the
wallandtheholeintheushmountbox.Pushthe
ushmountboxintotheholeinthewallwiththe
correct orientation (see Figure 24).
5. Depending on what size sheet rock (16mm or
13mm), determine which side of the cleat is to be
facing you (see Figure 25).
6. Insert a screw through the screw boss (see Figure
28). Put a cleat into the top “U” shaped hole. Hand
tighten the screw and repeat the process for the
bottom cleat.
7. Wire the 4-conductor cable to the red, 4-pin
terminal bar. Push the 4-pin terminal bar onto the
back of the OneTouch PCB. Place the OneTouch
PCB back into the Flush Mount Housing. Insert the
screws with rubber washers and hand tighten. Do
not overtighten. Snap the faceplate into place.
This side
faces towards
you for 5/8”
sheetrock.
This side
faces towards
you for 1/2”
sheetrock.
Figure 25. Cleat Orientation
3.6.3 Multiple AquaLink M8 OneTouch
Control Panel Installation
The AquaLink M8 allows each system to support a
maximum of 4 indoor control panels (see Figure 14).
The control panels may be wired “in series” starting
from the first control panel (solid lines), or wired “in
parallel” from the AquaLink M8 power center (dotted
lines), or any combination of the two. In other words,
any number of indoor control panels and/or power
centers can be connected by means of the red, 4-pin
terminal bar in any combination of “series” or “parallel”
wiring.
NOTE Minimum wire size should be 22 AWG. If more
than one control panel is installed, or the length
of run is more than 100M, larger wire should be
used.
22 AWG
Minimum
Figure 26. Installing Multiple OneTouch Control
Panels
3.6.4 AquaLink M8 OneTouch™Control
Panel Jumper Settings
Move these jumpers only when installing more than one
control panel on a system (see Figure 27). The jumpers
are used to give each control panel a unique system
address. When replacing an existing control panel,
change the jumper settings to match those on the one
being replaced.

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W2
W1
4 3 2 1
W2
W1
First Control Panel
Third Control Panel
W2
W1
Second Control Panel
W2
W1
Fourth Control Panel
W2
W1
Back of
OneTouch
PCB
Jumper Location
Figure 27. Jumper Settings for Multiple OneTouchTM
Control Panels
Section 4. System Startup
4.1 OneTouch Programming
4.1.1 Basic Programming
To set a particular piece of equipment to turn on and
off at predetermined times, highlight MENU/HELP and
press SELECT (see Figure 28). 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.
A VARIABLE SPEED PUMP can be programmed
to run at any one of its eight (8) speeds. Power to the
variable speed pump is switched on/off by a relay, so to
program the pump you need to set a program time for
the relay and for any speeds that you wish to run during
the pumps on cycle.
In the example shown below, the variable speed
pump is used for pool filtration, so 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 relay, then you need to program
the desired 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ltrationcycleistobefrom
8am to 5pm. So program the FILTER PUMP to
turn on at 8am and to turn off at 5pm
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.
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
ltrationcycle
SPEED3 8AM 1PM Pump runs at the
SPEED3 setting
SPEED4 1PM 5PM Pump runs at the
SPEED4 setting
NOTE The following items can be found either in the
MENU/HELP or in a Sub Menu under SYSTEM
SETUP.
4.1.2 Set the Time Menu
MENU/HELP > SET TIME
To set the time, highlight the MENU/HELP and press
SELECT. Highlight SET TIME and press SELECT.
Use the UP or DOWN button to set the values. Press
SELECT to continue.
4.1.3 Set the Temperature
1. Pool/Spa Combination
MENU/HELP > SET TEMP > POOL or SPA > SET TEMP VALUE
Highlight MENU/HELP and press SELECT. Highlight
SET TEMP and press SELECT. Use the UP or DOWN
button to highlight either POOL or SPA and press
SELECT. Use the UP or DOWN button to increase or
decrease the temperature and press SELECT. Use the
BACK button to return to the main screen.
2. Pool/Spa Only
MENU/HELP > SET TEMP > TEMP1 > SET TEMP1 VALUE >
TEMP2 > SET TEMP2 VALUE
Highlight MENU/HELP and press SELECT. Highlight
SET TEMP and press SELECT (TEMP1 must be
higher than TEMP2). Press SELECT on TEMP1. Use
the UP or DOWN button to increase or decrease the
temperature and press SELECT.
Highlight TEMP2 and press SELECT (TEMP1 must be
higher than TEMP2). Use the UP or DOWN button to
increase or decrease the temperature and press SELECT.
Use the BACK button to return to the main screen.
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MENU/HELP > SET TEMP >MAINTAIN
In the SET TEMP menu, highlighting MAINTAIN and
pressing SELECT will turn on (or off) the MAINTAIN
function. MAINTAIN will run the pump for the
chosen body of water to keep the water at the desired
temperature. If this function is on, as long as the heater/
chiller is enabled for that body of water, the system will
automatically turn on the pump every couple of hours
for just enough time to test the water temperature. If the
temperature meets the set point, the pump will return to
off. If the measured temperature is different than the set
temperature, the pump will stay on and the heater/chiller
will operate long enough to bring the water to the set
temperature.
JANDY AquaLink RS
FILTER PUMP OFF
AIR 79°
06/26/04 MON
6:00 PM
EQUIPMENTON/OFF
ONETOUCH ON/OFF
MENU / HELP
Page Up
Page Down
BACK
UP
Button
DOWN
Button
SELECT
Button
Heater LED
Green - Heater Enabled or
up to temperature
Red - Heater on and firing
Figure 28. OneTouch Control Panel Buttons
4. Maintain Temperature Hours
MENU/HELP > SET TEMP >HOURS
Sets the desired time when this function will activate
(default setting is 12AM to 12AM; 24 hours a day).
Highlight HOURS and press SELECT. Use the UP or
DOWN buttons to change the HOURS the system will
maintain the set temperature.
4.1.4 Label Auxiliary Functions
MENU/HELP > SYSTEM SETUP > LABEL AUX > AUX 1-X >
CHOOSE LABEL TYPE > CHOOSE LABEL
Highlight MENU/HELP and press SELECT. Highlight
SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT. Highlight
LABEL AUX and press SELECT. Highlight the
AUX you want to label and press SELECT. Highlight
GENERAL, LIGHT, WATERFALL or CUSTOM
LABEL and press SELECT. Choose a name within
these categories by using the UP or DOWN button or
the PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN button, press SELECT
when you find the correct name. Choose CUSTOM to
type in your own names.
NOTE The Auxiliary labels AIR BLOWER and FILL
LINE have an automatic 30 minute runtime.
To change this setting, refer to the DEVICE
RUNTIME feature.
If DIP switch S1-1,2 or 3 are on, auxiliaries 1,
2 and 3 are labeled CLEANER, LOW SPEED
and SPILLOVER respectively and cannot be
relabeled.
4.1.5 Set Freeze Protection
MENU/HELP > SYSTEM SETUP > FREEZE PROTECT > SET
TEMP VALUE > SELECT FREEZE PROTECT DEVICE
Highlight MENU/HELP and press SELECT. Highlight
SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT. Highlight
FREEZE PROTECT and press SELECT. Use the UP
or DOWN button to change the temperature. Once the
temperature is set press the SELECT button to move to
the next screen to assign freeze protection to a selected
piece of equipment. Highlight a device and press
SELECT. “X” means the device has been assigned.
NOTE Thelterpumpisalwaysassignedtofreeze
protection.
4.1.6 Assign JVAs
MENU/HELP > SYSTEM SETUP > ASSIGN JVAs > SELECT JVA
Highlight MENU/HELP and press SELECT. Highlight
SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT. Highlight
ASSIGN JVA and press SELECT. Highlight the JVA
you wish to assign and press SELECT.
NOTE If a solar sensor is installed, the solar JVA will
automatically be assigned and will be marked
as USED.
4.1.7 Seasonal Adjust
MENU/HELP > SYSTEM SETUP > SEASONAL ADJ > SELECT
FILTRATION/SPRINKLERS/FILL LINE/CLEANER
Highlight MENU/HELP and press SELECT. Highlight
SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT. Highlight
SEASONAL ADJ and press SELECT. Use the
UP/DOWN BUTTON TO choose FILTRATION,
SPRINKLERS, FILL LINE, and CLEANER, then press
SELECT.
NOTE FILL LINE will be displayed on the screen only
ifanAUXhasbeenassignedtollthelabel.
CLEANER will be displayed on the screen only
if DIP switch S1-1 is ON. AQUAPURE will be
displayed only if a chlorine generator is attached
to the system.