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AquaLink

®

 TRi

®

 Controller  |   Installation Manual

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AquaLink

®

 TRi

®

 Controller  |   Installation Manual

6.5.3 

Test Pool heater ON/OFF

MAIN > DEVICES > POOL HEATER 

1.  Highlight POOL HEATER and press Select.
2.  Scroll up/down to set temperature then press 

Select. After a couple of minutes, you should hear 

the pool heater go on. 

Zodiac

12:40PM

Pool Mode 

Off

Pool Heater 

26°F

Spa Mode 

Off

Spa Heater 

Off

Settings 

>

Devices 

>

Zodiac

12:40PM

Pool Mode 

Off

Pool Heater 

Off

Spa Mode 

Off

Spa Heater 

Off

Settings 

>

Devices 

>

Filter Pump

Aux1

Aux2

POOL HEAT

Enabled

       Set to:   28°F

Devices

Filter Pump 

Off

Spa 

Off

Pool Heat 

Off

Spa Heat 

Off

Solar Heat 

Off

More

Pool Heat

Enabled

Set to: 80°F

6.5.4 

Test Spa heater ON/OFF  

(if applicable)

NOTE:

 To test the spa heater installation, first turn on 

the auxiliary JVA associated with the spa (see 

Section 7.10  Assign JVA

) and wait 35 seconds 

before turning on the spa heater through the UI. 

MAIN > DEVICES > SPA HEATER

Zodiac

12:40PM

Pool Mode 

On

Pool Heater 

26°C

Spa Mode 

Off

Spa Heater 

Off

AUX1 

>

AUX2 

>

Settings 

>

Devices 

>

Devices

Filter Pump 

Off

Spa Pump 

Off

Pool Heat 

Off

Spa Heat 

On

Solar Heat 

Off

More

Manual Control

Filter Pump 

Off

Spa 

Off

Pool Heat 

Off

Spa Heat 

Off

Solar Heat 

Off

More

Spa Heat

Enabled

Set to:   38°C  

1.  Highlight SPA HEATER and press Select.
2.  Scroll up/down to set temperature then press 

Select. After a couple of minutes, you should hear 

the spa heater go on.

Section 7.  Install Settings

Install Settings is a hidden menu, mostly used for setup 

and reference purposes. 
Settings available through this menu:

• 

Freeze Protect 

Automatically turn specific equipment on to protect 
against freezing temperatures.

• 

Units 

Change units of measurement displayed on the User 
Interface (temperature and time format).

• 

Language 

Change language displayed on the User Interface.

• 

Clear Memory 

Clear all programmed data in the controller for all 
equipment.

• 

Pump 

Assign a one-speed, two-speed pump or variable-speed 
pump to the controller.

• 

Color Lights 

Only available if specific lights are installed in your 
configuration. 

• 

Label Aux 

Assign custom labels to auxiliary equipment, such as an 
air blower, cleaner, solar pump, etc.

• 

Temp Calibrate 

Adjust temperature displayed on the User Interface up or 
down by four (4) degrees.

• 

Solar Priority 

Only available if solar heating is installed in your system.  

• 

Assign JVA 

Assign Jandy Valve

®

 Actuators (JVAs) to specific AUX 

relays, as intake or return in Pool Only mode.

• 

Ext. SWC Power 

Only available if a compatible salt water chlorinator 
(SWC) is installed in your configurations.

• 

Assign hotkeys 

Only available if AquaPalm

 is installed with your 

configuration. 

• 

Diagnostics 

Display software revision information and alerts for 
troubleshooting purposes.

Summary of Contents for AquaLink TRi

Page 1: ...ad 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 TRI...

Page 2: ...ntroller Installation Manual 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 ...

Page 3: ...up Programming and Testing 12 6 1 Basic Navigation 12 6 2 Set the System Type 12 6 3 Set the Clock 12 6 4 Define Equipment ON OFF Schedules 13 6 5 Test the AquaLink TRI 13 Section 7 Install Settings 14 7 1 Freeze Protect 15 7 2 Units 16 7 3 Languages 16 7 4 Clear Memory 16 7 5 Pump 16 7 6 Color Lights 17 7 7 Label Auxiliary Functions 17 7 8 Temp Calibrate 18 7 9 Solar Priority if applicable 18 7 1...

Page 4: ...e 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 temperat...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...ing Hardware Mounting bracket Mounting Bracket for remotely installing UI Cover plate for UI housing Installation Manual Owner s Manual AquaLink TRI Pi AquaLink TRI P Four Function Controller with removeable User Interface UI iAquaLink Water Temperature Sensor Kit Mounting Hardware Mounting bracket Mounting Bracket for remotely installing UI Cover plate for UI housing Installation Manual Owner s M...

Page 7: ...fore beginning installation and before operating the equipment Before you begin installation make sure you have the necessary tools and a suitable location to install the AquaLink TRI Note The controller should be located at or near the equipment pad Locate the controller at least 3 5 metres or more away from pool spa and 1 5 metres off the ground All national state and local codes are applicable ...

Page 8: ... must be located where a service professional may access it and the blanking panel provided must be installed in place on the controller door 1 Using the holes in the metal bracket as a guide drill two 2 holes on the surface where the UI will be mounted 2 Screw the bracket to the surface using two 2 screws 3 Remove the UI from the front of the controller enclosure and attach magnetically to the mo...

Page 9: ...p Sensor Solar Temp Sensor F Pump Aux 1 Aux 2 Aux 3 Relay Sockets 24 VDC output JVA Sockets 24 VAC output Intake Return Solar Not Used Low Voltage Heater Green Terminal Bar RS485 Network Red Terminal Bar RJ Connector Black Modular Connector 24 VAC Power Plug from transformer connects into a 3 pin terminal on the back Power Controller Board Power Controller Board iAQUALINK J BOX Select Back Power A...

Page 10: ...ets for exta low voltage wiring 5 1 Wire the Temperature Sensors Wire the temperature sensors on the 10 pin green connector see Figure 2 Wiring Diagram The air temperature sensor is factory installed on the 10 pin green connector pins 7 8 The water temperature sensor and necessary installation hardware is included 5 1 1 Install the Water Temperature Sensor 1 Drill a hole for mounting the water tem...

Page 11: ...4 core cable fitted to the pump However you will need to cut off the red 4 pin bar from the cable and follow the wiring instructions below to connect to the AquaLink TRi Connection of iAquaLink Follow the wiring instructions to connect to the AquaLink TRi Wiring Instructions for connecting to AquaLink TRi Steps 1 3 below show connecting devices into the RS485 port in AquaLink TRi 1 Feed wire throu...

Page 12: ...next menu or activate the selected function 6 2 Set the System Type MAIN SETTINGS SYSTEM TYPE MENU NOTE This option is only available on AquaLink TRI PS and PSi configurations Define the system type Pool Spa or Pool only through the Service Menu The System Type Menu is hidden Highlight SETTINGS then press and hold Select for ten 10 seconds Zodiac 12 40PM Pool Mode On Pool Heater 26 C Aux1 Off Aux2...

Page 13: ...day SAVE Filter Pump NEW SCHEDULE ON 12 00AM OFF 12 00PM DAYS OFF Filter Pump NEW SCHEDULE ON 10 30AM OFF 7 45PM DAYS Weekday SAVE 6 Scroll down to SAVE Press Select 6 5 Test the AquaLink TRI Perform a basic installation test to make sure the controller turns on the filter pump the pool heater and spa pump and spa heater if applicable Test the controller installation using the Manual Control menu ...

Page 14: ...lect 2 Scroll up down to set temperature then press Select After a couple of minutes you should hear the spa heater go on Section 7 Install Settings Install Settings is a hidden menu mostly used for setup and reference purposes Settings available through this menu Freeze Protect Automatically turn specific equipment on to protect against freezing temperatures Units Change units of measurement disp...

Page 15: ... conditions the pool and spa should be shut down completely e g drained of water and closed for the winter until warmer weather exists CAUTION Activating the spa during freezing conditions will override freeze protection This means that if you are using your spa when freezing conditions exist freeze protection will not circulate water to non spa related equipment that you may have freeze protected...

Page 16: ...GS Freeze Protect Units Language Clear Memory Pump More CLEAR MEMORY Clear Are you sure you want to clear Cancel Yes CLEAR MEMORY Clear No Yes INSTALL SETTINGS Freeze Protect Units Language Clear Memory Pump More CLEAR MEMORY Clear Are you sure you want to clear Cancel Yes CLEAR MEMORY Clear No Yes INSTALL SETTINGS Freeze Protect Units Language Clear Memory Pump More CLEAR MEMORY Clear Are you sur...

Page 17: ...ore INSTALL SETTINGS Color Lights Label Aux Temp Calibrate Solar Priority Assign JVA Assign Selected Light to an Auxiliary SELECT LIGHT Jandy Color Jandy LED ASSIGN TO AUX Jandy Color Aux1 JC Aux2 Aux3 SELECT LIGHT Jandy Color Jandy LED ASSIGN TO AUX Jandy Color Aux1 JC Aux2 Aux3 JC is displayed next to AUX if a Jandy Colors light has been assigned JL is displayed next to AUX if a Jandy LED Light ...

Page 18: ...either the thermostat setting has been reached or solar heat is no longer available If the solar panel is not hot enough solar heat will shut off and the other heat source usually gas heater will take over to bring the water up to the thermostat setting 7 10 Assign JVA install settings ASSIGN JVA NOTE If the system is a pool spa combination without solar only the solar JVA is assignable If the sys...

Page 19: ... SETTINGS Ext SWC Power Diagnostics 7 13 Diagnostics install settings diagnostics For troubleshooting purposes view diagnostic information relating to current firmware revisions system alerts or error messages and status of devices connected to the RS 485 controller View Revision Number install settings diagnostics REVISIONS View your system firmware revision number for troubleshooting DIAGNOSTICS...

Page 20: ...equipment is turned on and running according to system programming Service Indicates that all equipment is turned off until system is manually turned to Auto by service technician Timeout Indicates that all equipment will remain turned off for three 3 hours and then resume running according to system programming after that time period Zodiac 12 40PM Pool Mode Off Pool Heater 26 C Spa Mode Off Spa ...

Page 21: ...2 OFF ON AUX 3 OFF ON Pool Heat Enabled Set to 28 C Spa Heat Enabled Set to 38 C Boost OFF ON Low OFF ON Chlor Output Clock Schedules All Off Set Clock Friday 8 12 AM PM Filter Pump Spa Clner Sp3 Spillover Pool Heat Spa Heat Solar Heat AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 only shown if installed Pool 20 Spa Low 10 equipment name No Schedules Entered New only shown if no program entered equipment name Prgm 1 of 1 On ...

Page 22: ...t Pump Lights Lights Pool Lights Spa Mist Negative Edge Not used Other 1 Other 2 Other 3 Pond Regulations Slide Solar Pump Spa Speed High Speed1 Speed2 Speed3 Speed4 Speed5 Speed6 Speed7 Speed8 Spillover Sprinkler 1 Sprinkler 2 Sprinkler 3 Vanishing Edge Swim Jet Valve s Wtr Feature Waterfalls Whirlpool Model Speeds Assign Speeds Prime Min Max Freeze VSP Model Jandy Zodiac Intelliflo VS Speeds RPM...

Page 23: ...AUX 3 OFF ON Pool Heat Enabled Set to 28 C Pool Heat Enabled Set to 30 C Boost OFF ON Low OFF ON Chlor Output Clock Schedules All Off Set Clock Friday 8 12 AM PM Filter Pump Speed 2 Clner Sp3 Sp4 Temp 1 Temp 2 Solar Heat AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 only shown if installed Pool 20 Spa Low 10 equipment name No Schedules Entered New only shown if no program entered equipment name Prgm 1 of 1 On 12 00 AM Off 12...

Page 24: ...Pool Lights Spa Mist Negative Edge Not used Other 1 Other 2 Other 3 Pond Regulations Slide Solar Pump Spa Speed High Speed1 Speed2 Speed3 Speed4 Speed5 Speed6 Speed7 Speed8 Sprinkler 1 Sprinkler 2 Sprinkler 3 Vanishing Edge Swim Jet Valve s Wtr Feature Waterfalls Whirlpool Model Speeds Assign Speeds Prime Min Max Freeze VSP Model Jandy Zodiac Intelliflo VS Speeds RPM Pool 1750 Speed 2 2750 Clner S...

Page 25: ...cling Prevention When the heater is activated and the desired temperature is reached heater will turn off and remain off for three 3 minutes even if the temperature falls below the desired temperature This feature prevents heater short cycling in other words the heater turning off and on in rapid succession Cleaner Lockout The pool cleaner will only activate if the system is in pool mode and water...

Page 26: ...at water circulation is to pool in order to operate The spillover will activate when the system switches back to pool mode FREEZE PROTECT This message indicates that freezing conditions have been detected by the freeze protection sensor and that equipment assigned to freeze protection are active for example the filter pump See Freeze Protection Menu for more information NOTE The filter pump is alw...

Page 27: ...Page 27 AquaLink TRi Controller Installation Manual NOTES ...

Page 28: ...W2164 Australia 1 300 763 021 www zodiac com au ZODIAC is a registered trademark of Zodiac International S A S U used under license All trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners 2013 Zodiac Pool Systems Inc H0391100 REV B 1309 ...

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