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Heater Setpoints in Groups
The OnCommand can be programmed to use alternate heater setpoints (conventional and/or solar) while running
a group command. This allows the heater to be set to a higher or lower temperature than normal, while the group
is activated. When the group stops, the setpoint will return to its normal setting.
Changing the setpoint while the group is running will make the group release the alternate setpoint control and
revert back to the normal heater setting. Any changes that are made at that point will affect the normal heater
setting. The next time the group is activated, the temperature will return to the group setpoint that was originally
programmed in the Configuration Menu. To change the setpoint while the group is running, go to the Settings menu
and press the +/- button while “Group Control” is displayed. The setpoint will change and be retained as the new
normal heater setpoint.
Super Chlorinate (requires external chlorinator)
If a Hayward Swimpure or Goldline Aqua Rite chlorinator is used, the OnCommand can be programmed to Super
Chlorinate the pool or spa while running a group command. When the group starts, the Super Chlorinate cycle will
begin. Super Chlorinate will continue until the preset time expires (see Timers Menu/Super Chlorinate Hours) or
until the group turns off. Changing the Super Chlorinate state using the Settings Menu, the Aqua Pod Super
Chlorinate button, or a Super Chlorinate assigned Aux/Lights/Valve button will temporarily cancel the group’s
control of Super Chlorinate until the next time the group is activated.
Variable Speed in Groups
The OnCommand can be programmed to use alternate pump speeds while running a group command. This allows
the pump(s) to be set to a higher or lower speed than normal, while the group is activated. When the group stops,
the speed will return to its normal setting.
Changing the speed setting while the group is running will make the group release the alternate speed setting and
revert back to the normal speed setting. Any changes that are made at that point will affect the normal speed
setting. The next time the group is activated, the speed will return to the group speed setting that was originally
programmed in the Configuration Menu. To change the speed setting while the group is running, go to the Settings
menu and press the +/- button while “Group Control” is displayed. The speed setting will change to the normal
speed setting.
Configuration Menu Items
Each item needs to be programmed and may contain additional sub-menu items. Refer to the following pages for
information on programming.
Move to next menu item
Ext. Chlorinator
Enabled
Display
Salt
Chlor. Config.
+ to view/change
Toggle between Display Salt (default) and Minerals
Toggle between External Chlorinator Enabled and Disabled (default)
Move to previous/next configuration menu
Move to next configuration menu
Push to access Chlorinator option
Chlorinator
If the optional external chlorinator is enabled (requires the use of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward
Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will automatically chlorinate both the pool and spa according
to the desired output setting (see Settings Menu in the Operation manual). If disabled (default), all
displays relating to the chlorinator will be suppressed.
When the chlorinator is enabled, the OnCommand will automatically detect and control any Aqua
Rite/Swimpure(s) that is installed in the system.
Display
Allows for the display of salt (default) or mineral values.
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Pool/Spa Config.
+ to view/change
Pool/Spa Setup
Pool and Spa
Spa Spillover
Enabled
Filter Operation
Spa Spillover
Push to access Pool/Spa options
Rotates between Pool Only (default), Spa Only and
Pool and Spa
Toggle between Enabled and Disabled
Spa Spillover
(default)
Toggle between Pool Only
and Spa Spillover options
(default)
Move to previous/next configuration menu
Move to next menu item
Move to next menu item or previous/next configuration menu
Move to previous/next configuration menu
if “Pool and Spa” is
selected and
if “Spa Spillover” is enabled
Spa - CountDn
00:30
Adjust time setting (Manual On/Off, 0:05, 0:10, 0:15..., (default is 4:00))
Move to next menu item
if “Pool and Spa” is selected
if “Pool and Spa” is selected
V1=Aux1, V2=Aux2
Disabled
Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default)
if “Pool Only” or “Spa Only” is selected
Move to previous/next configuration menu
Filter Off Valve
Change: Enabled
Toggle between Enabled
and Disabled
(default)
if “Pool and Spa” is selected
Move to previous/next configuration menu
Pool/Spa Setup
If “Pool Only” or “Spa Only” are selected, then the pool/spa valves are not needed and pushing the
POOL/SPA button on the display/keypad will have no effect. If “Pool and Spa” is selected, then the
pool/spa suction and return valve actuators should be connected to the OnCommand. Pressing the
POOL/SPA button on the display/keypad will allow the homeowner to alternate between pool and spa
operation.
Spa CountDn
This menu will appear only if Pool/Spa Setup is set to “Pool and Spa”. This setting is the time, after
you manually switch the Pool/Spa valves to “Spa Only”, until the OnCommand automatically returns
the valves to their previous positions. It is programmed in increments of 5 minutes, from “Manual On/
Off” (0 minutes) to “21:00” (21 hours). The filter is forced on during this time period.
Spa Spillover
When spa spillover is “Enabled” and “Pool and Spa”, the homeowner will be able to rotate through
“Pool Only” (both suction and return valves switched to pool), “Spa Only” (both suction and return
valves switched to spa) and “Spillover” (suction valve switched to pool and return valve switched to
spa) by successive presses of the “Pool/Spa button.
Filter Operation
If “Spa Spillover” is selected, the OnCommand will automatically switch the pool/spa suction and
return valves to “spillover” at the start of the programmed pool filtering time period or when the super-
chlorinate function is turned on. The valves will remain in this position for the remainder of the super-
chlorinate period. This option is usually preferable because both the pool and spa water will be
filtered and sanitized.
If “Pool Only” is selected, then the OnCommand will switch the pool/spa valves to the “pool only”
position at the start of the programmed pool filtering time period or when the super-chlorinate function
is turned on. This may be desirable on some systems with in-floor cleaners because it allows the
cleaner to operate all the time the pool is being filtered and/or the super chlorinate is running.
V1=Aux1, V2=Aux2
This menu appears only if the Pool/Spa Setup is “Pool Only” or “Spa Only”. When enabled, Valve 1
(return) will follow the Aux1 output and Valve 2 (suction) will follow the Aux2 output. When disabled
(default), the return and suction pool/spa valves function normally.
Filter Off Valve Change
This menu appears only if Pool/Spa setup is set to “Pool and Spa - Std”. When enabled (default), the
filter pump will shut off for 35 seconds whenever the Pool/Spa valves are turning. The pump will NOT
shut off when a heater is in Heater Cooldown mode.
