AquaLink RS - Pool Control System Jandy - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Pool Control System
Brand	Jandy
Model	AquaLink RS
Compatibility	AquaLink PDA, RS, and Z4 Systems
Remote Control Power Supply	2 AA batteries (1.5 V)
Junction Box Power Supply	Via the power center (CCI)
Operating Frequency	900 MHz
Number of RF Channels	18 channels
Main Functions	On/off control of equipment, pool/spa modes, heating control, programming via system interface
Maximum Water Temperature	40 °C (104 °F)
Certifications	FCC Part 15, ISDE Canada
Electrical Protection	Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for lighting
Grounding	Continuous copper conductor, minimum 12 AWG (3.3 mm²) for connection to electrical service
Installation	By a licensed contractor, at least 1.8 m from the ground and 2.44 m from fans
Minimum Distance from Water (Canada)	3 m (10 ft)
Maintenance	Replacement of remote control batteries if necessary
Junction Box Dimensions	Not specified in the manual
Remote Control Dimensions	Not specified in the manual
Weight	Not specified in the manual

Frequently Asked Questions - AquaLink RS Jandy

How to install the transceiver junction box?

Turn off the power to the power center. Install the box at least 1.8 m from the ground and 2.44 m from fans, with the antenna pointing upward. Route the four-wire cable through the low voltage cable path of the power center, strip the wires 7 mm, and connect them to the red terminal strip (CCI). Restore power.

How to change the batteries of the wireless remote control?

Remove the two screws on the back of the remote control to open the battery compartment. Insert two AA batteries respecting polarity, then replace the cover and screw it.

How to change the frequency channel to avoid interference?

Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons for 3 seconds to access the CHANNEL SETUP screen. Select an RF channel, then set the Learn switch on the junction box to ON. Follow the on-screen instructions: set the switch to OFF, then press Reset. The red and green LEDs flash to confirm.

What is the range of the remote control?

The range is not specified in the manual, but the transceiver can transmit through walls. Obstacles such as steel, aluminum, stucco, etc., may reduce the range. For optimal communication, install the transceiver in an open area.

Can I use this remote control with systems other than the AquaLink RS?

Yes, the wireless remote control is compatible with AquaLink PDA, RS, and Z4 systems. For PDA systems, additional programming options are accessible from the remote. For RS and Z4, configuration is done from the system interface.

What to do if the remote control does not work?

First check the batteries: replace them if necessary. Ensure the RF channel of the remote control and junction box match. Make sure no large metal obstacle is blocking the signal. If the problem persists, contact technical support at 1.800.822.7933.

How to adjust the water temperature?

From the remote control menu, activate the pool or spa heater. Use the directional buttons to increase or decrease the temperature set point. The set temperature must not exceed 40 °C (104 °F).

What are the important safety warnings?

Installation must be carried out by a licensed professional. Always turn off the power before any intervention. Observe safety distances (3 m from water in Canada). Do not exceed 40 °C to avoid hyperthermia. Use GFCI protection for underwater lights.

How to activate pool or spa mode?

Use the Pool Mode/Spa Mode function in the remote control menu. This starts the filtration pump at the appropriate speed and actuates the automatic valves. If the temperature set point is enabled, the heater heats the water accordingly.

Where to find spare parts or assistance?

Visit the website www.zodiacpoolsystems.com or contact technical support at +1.800.822.7933. Additional manuals (AquaLink PDA H0572300, One Touch 6593, Z4 H0386600) are available online.

USER MANUAL AquaLink RS Jandy

AquaLink® Wireless Handheld Remote

For use with AquaLink PDA, RS and Z4 Systems

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by a contractor who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment by the jurisdiction in which the product will be installed where such state or local requirements exist. The maintainer must be a professional with sufficient experience in pool equipment installation and maintenance so that all of the instructions in this manual can be followed exactly. 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 may void the warranty.

Improper installation and/or operation can create unwanted electrical hazard which may cause serious injury, property damage, or death.

ATTENTION INSTALLER - This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product. This information should be given to the owner/operator of this equipment.

Table of Contents

Section 1. Important Safety Instructions 4

Section 2. Product Overview 6

2.1 Compatibility 6
2.2 Basic Functions 7
2.3 Remote and Transceiver J-Box Dimensions 8

Section 3. Installation 8

3.1 Transceiver J-Box Connection to Power Center PCB 9
3.2 Handheld Remote Installation 10
3.3 Changing the Frequency Channel 11

Section 4. Handheld Remote Operation 13

4.1 Menus and Functions 14
4.2 Pool Mode/Spa Mode 14
4.3 Pool Heater/Spa Heater 14

FCC Statement

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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 into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

ISED Canada Regulatory Statement

This device contains license/exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic development Canada's license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Section 1. Important Safety Instructions

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.

Risk of electric shock, which could result in severe injury or death - Install the power center at least five (5) feet (1.52 m) from the inside wall of the pool and/or hot tub using non-metallic plumbing. Canadian, Australian, and European 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.

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 (3.3 mm²). In addition, a second wire connector should be bonded with a no. 8 AWG (8.4 mm²) copper wire to any metal ladders, water pipes, or other metal within five (5) feet (1.52 m) of the pool/spa. In Canada, the bonding wire must be minimum 6 AWG (13,3 mm²).

When a Power Center is used to power or switch an underwater luminaire, suitable Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection for the lighting circuit shall be provided in the field. 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.

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.

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^ (37^) . 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.

To Reduce the Risk of Injury -

• The water in a spa should never exceed 104^ (40^) . Water temperatures between 100^ (38^) and 104^ (40^) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes.
• 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^ (38^) .
• 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.
• The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa or hot tub use may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning.
• 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.
• Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa or hot tub since some medication may induce drowsiness while other medication may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.
  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.
• 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 (1.52 m) of a spa or hot tub.
• The use of alcohol, drugs or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas.

Attention installer:

Install to provide drainage of compartment for electrical components.

Section 2. Product Overview

If the wireless handheld remote is used with an AquaLink PDA system; additional setup and programming options are available from the remote user interface (UI).

If the wireless handheld remote is used with an AquaLink RS or Z4 system, setup and programming will need to be performed at the system UI. The wireless handheld remote can is used to activate and deactivate equipment, programs and settings.

For complete details please see:

AquaLink PDA manual: H0572300

AquaLink RS OneTouch manual: 6593

AquaLink Z4 manual: H0386600

Copies can be obtained by visiting www.zodiacpoolsystems.com or by contacting technical support at 1.800.822.7933.

These instructions must be followed exactly. Read through the instructions completely before operating the equipment.

2.1 Compatibility

The 18 channel Jandy wireless handheld remote is only compatible with corresponding 18 channel Jandy J-Box transceivers. Any earlier versions or alternately branded versions are not compatible with this product. For any questions on compatibility please contact Zodiac Pool Systems LLC technical support at 1.800.822.7933.

2.2 Basic Functions

The handheld remote can be used to activate and deactivate equipment or features either manually through the EQUIPMENT ON/OFF menu or by using the "Hotkeys", buttons 1 or 2. See Section Handheld Remote Operation for details.

2.3 Remote and Transceiver J-Box Dimensions

Handheld Remote

J-Box

Section 3. Installation

The transceiver will transmit through walls. However, steel framing, aluminum siding, stucco wrought iron, chain link fences, leaded glass, and other 900 MHz frequency items may inhibit or prevent communication between the handheld remote and the power center. To optimize communication, install transceivers in a location that minimizes interference.

WARNING

Potentially high voltages in AquaLink Power Centers can create dangerous electrical hazards, possibly causing death, serious injury or property damage. Turn off power at the main circuit feeding the power center to disconnect the power center from the system.

3.1 Transceiver J-Box Connection to Power Center PCB

1. Turn off all power to the power center.
2. Mount the transceiver J-Box at least 6' above the ground and 8' from air blowers that may be nearby.
3. The transceiver J-Box antenna must point towards the sky.
4. Route the four conductor wire from J-Box through the Heyco® fitting into the power center low voltage raceway.
5. Open the door to the power center and remove the dead panel.
6. Feed the four conductor wire into the power center through the low voltage raceway.

7. Trim excess wire.

8. Strip the cable jacket back 6''

9. Strip the individual wires 14 .
10. Connect the four conductor wire to the red terminal bar on the power center PCB.
11. Install the dead panel to the power center.
12. Restore all power.

3.2 Handheld Remote Installation

1. Remove the handheld remote from the packaging.
2. On the back of the handheld remote, remove two (2) screws that secure the cover for the battery enclosure.
3. Install two (2) AA batteries. Ensure that the polarity is correct.
4. Re-install the cover for the battery enclosure and secure with the two (2) screws removed in Step 2.

Handheld Remote Back View

3.3 Changing the Frequency Channel

CAUTION

ESD Precautions - Electrostatic discharge (ESD) events can harm electronic components inside your device. To prevent ESD damage, you should discharge static electricity from your body before you interact with any of your devices internal electronic components, such as a printed circuit board (PCB) or any connection terminals. You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge:

• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component. Just before unwrapping the antistatic package, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body.
• When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or packaging.

If your AquaLink handheld remote system is operating at undesignated times, another nearby remote system may be using the same or similar channel. To prevent unintended operation, the channel for your handheld remote system can be changed. The handheld remote and the transceiver J-Box must be set to the same RF channel.

1. On the handheld remote, press and hold both the UP and DOWN arrows simultaneously for three (3) seconds. The CHANNEL SETUP screen will appear.

2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the desired RF channel. Then press SELECT.

3. When the RF channel is selected, the following message appears on the remote display screen:

Set slide switch on J-Box PCB to the LEARN MODE.

1. At the Transceiver J-Box, remove the cover to expose the PCB.
2. Slide the learn switch to ON.
3. On the handheld remote display screen, a prompt will read: Restore J-Box Slide Switch and Press J-Box Reset Button.
4. Slide the learn switch inside the transceiver J-Box to OFF.
5. Press the reset button inside the transceiver J-Box.
6. When complete the red and green LEDs on the J-Box will blink simultaneously.

Section 4. Handheld Remote Operation

4.1 Menus and Functions

4.2 Pool Mode/Spa Mode

This combination setting will start the filter pump at the appropriate speed and rotate automatic valves to the correct return. If SET TEMP has been enabled the heater will also engage and heat the pool or spa to the temperature set point.

4.3 Pool Heater/Spa Heater

Activates or deactivates heater. When heater is active, water will be heated to temperature set point established for the pool or spa. The temperatures can also be adjusted manually using the arrow keys to adjust the temperature value up or down.

NOTES

Zodiac Pool Systems LLC

2882 Whiptail Loop # 100

Carlsbad, CA 92010, USA

Jandy.com | 1.800.822.7933

Zodiac Pool Systems Canada, Inc.

2-3365 Mainway

Burlington, ON L7M 1A6, Canada

Jandy.ca | 1.800.822.7933

A Fluidra Brand

Section 3. Installation 24

Section 3. Installation

Zodiac Pool Systems LLC

2882 Whiptail Loop # 100

Carlsbad, CA 92010, USA

Jandy.com | 1.800.822.7933

Zodiac Pool Systems Canada, Inc.

2-3365 Mainway

Burlington, ON L7M 1A6, Canada

Jandy.ca | 1.800.822.7933

A Fluidra Brand

AquaLink® control remoto inalámbrico

Zodiac Pool Systems LLC

2882 Whiptail Loop # 100

Carlsbad, CA 92010, USA

Jandy.com | 1.800.822.7933

Zodiac Pool Systems Canada, Inc.

2-3365 Mainway

Burlington, ON L7M 1A6, Canada

Jandy.ca | 1.800.822.7933

A Fluidra Brand