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Installation Data

Installation Man u al

PDA - Pool Digital 
Assistant

 WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by a pro fes sion al pool/spa service 
technician. The procedures in this manual must be followed ex act ly.   Failure to follow warning notices 
and instructions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death.

Pool/Spa Combination Systems and 
Pool Only/Spa Only Systems
(Models PS4, PS6, PS8, P4, and P8)

Firmware Revision 2.6

H0572200B

ATTENTION

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.

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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an electrical source on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifi cations made to this equipment, which are not authorized by the manufacturer, may void the user’s authority 
to operate this equipment.

Summary of Contents for and P8

Page 1: ...C 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 insta...

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Page 3: ...19 4 2 Restarting the System Clear Memory Menu 22 4 3 PDA System Defaults and General Modes 22 4 4 PDA Handheld Remote Menu Flow Chart 24 Section 5 Troubleshooting 25 5 1 PDA Quick Troubleshooting Guide 25 Section 6 Power Center Wiring Diagram 27 Section 7 Power Center PCB DIP Switch Settings 28 7 1 DIP Switch Functions 28 7 2 DIP Switch Settings for Pool and Spa Combination 29 7 3 DIP Switch Sett...

Page 4: ...egnant or possibly pregnant women should limit spa water temperatures to 100 F 38 C c 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...

Page 5: ...th Do not permit any electric appliance such as a light telephone radio or television within 5 feet 1 5 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 Water temperature in excess of 100 F 38 C may be hazardous to your health AVERTISSEMENT Les personnes atteintes de maladies infectieuses ne devraient pas utiliser...

Page 6: ...tandard Power Center with mounting brackets Sub Panel Power Center with mounting brackets and circuit breaker mounting plate Two 2 JVAs With Pool Spa Combination Only PDA Handheld Remote Outdoor Transceiver J box Power Center PCB Two 2 Temp Sensors Additional Relays Model Dependent PureLink Sub Panel Power Center with mounting brackets and circuit breaker mounting plate PureLink Standard Power Cen...

Page 7: ...40 VAC 1 HP 120 VAC 1500 Watts Incandescent Low Voltage Class Two 1 A 24 VAC Service Switch All Circuits located at Power Center in Service Mode Dimensions Standard Power Center 5 14 13 Sub Panel Power Center 20 14 5 Note Breakers for Sub Panel Power Center only PDA Handheld Remote Front View 3 6 7 8 Side View J Box Transceiver 1 1 16 Side View at Angle 4 6 1 7 Front View ...

Page 8: ... between pool and spa consult the Jandy 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 Heater Filter Filter Pump Pool Drain Spa Drain Spa Return Pool Return Check Valve Spa Make up Check Valve Heat Pump Skimmers Skimmers From Solar To Solar Please ...

Page 9: ... Filter Pump Pool Intake Spa Intake Spa Return Pool Return Check Valve Spa Make up Booster Pump 2 3 3 Non Booster Pump Pool Cleaner Plumbing Filter Filter Pump Pool Intake Spa Intake Spa Return Pool Return Check Valve Spa Make up Energy Filter Cleaner Line Heater ...

Page 10: ...r Figure 2 Sub Panel Power Center Transformer Earth Ground Black White Primary Low voltage raceway do not run high voltage in this com part ment From Main Power Ground White White Black Black Filter Pump Relay Aux 3 Relay l Transformer Earth Ground Breaker Panel To 120 VAC Breaker Neutral Black White Wire nut to 120 VAC power Low voltage raceway do not run high voltage in this com part ment Primar...

Page 11: ...o be controlled connect line power to the two 2 line terminals and connect equipment power to the two 2 load terminals on the same relay For each piece of 120 volt equipment connect power to a line terminal and connect equipment to a load terminal on the same relay NOTE The following are the contact ratings for 3HP Standard Relay DO NOT exceed any ratings 3 HP 240 VAC 1 HP 120 VAC 25 Amps 1500 Wat...

Page 12: ...alling a 12 volt light a 120 volt 12 volt step down AC transformer listed certified for the application must be used For more information about 12 volt installations refer to the Jandy Digital Color Changing Underwater Pool and Spa Lights Installation and Operation Manual CAUTION AGround Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI must be provided in high voltage pool spa lights Do not use a GFCI circuit break...

Page 13: ...AC Power Supply Junction Box Figure 5 120 Volt Jandy Pool and Spa Light Wiring Diagram Figure 6 12 Volt Jandy Pool and Spa Light Wiring Diagram GFCI Ground Ground Neutral Black White Green 12V Jandy Light Black White Green 120V 12V Transformer 120 VAC Power Supply Junction Box ...

Page 14: ...res are kept from being pinched or damaged CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL BATTERY until ready to power up system 3 3 2 PDA J Box Cable Connection to Power Center PCB Make provision for the cable to be run between the PDA J box 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 bac...

Page 15: ...e ON position For dual thermostat heaters turn switch to Spa position Figure 9 Lite2 Heater Connection Power Center PCB Bezel Heater Wiring 14 Gauge Wire Green 10 pin Terminal Bar Heater Thermostat To Max Heater Toggle Switch To On Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Heater Fireman s Switch Connection Factory Installed Wire Loop 3 4 2 Guidelines for Sophisticated Diagnostic Communication to LX Heaters 1 Remove ...

Page 16: ... solar pump output on the PCB Set the time to 11 59 PM at 12 00 AM the AquaLink RS will auto relabel Solar as Heat Pump Otherwise the AquaLink RS will auto relabel Solar as Heat Pump within 24 hours 5 The Solar Button will activate the heat pump chiller and the Pool and or Spa Heater Buttons will activate the gas heater In this manner the pool or spa can be heated or chilled by the heat pump the g...

Page 17: ...en 10 Pin Terminal Bar 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 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 configurations the JVA cam settings can be adjusted as needed See the Jandy Valve Actuator Installation and Operation Manual Cam Setting Chart for proper settings 3 7 PDA Transceiver J bo...

Page 18: ...S PDA system can be changed The Power Center Transceiver and the PDA Transceiver J box must be set to the same RF channel 1 At the Transceiver J box remove the cover to expose the PCB see Figure 20 Figure 20 PDA Transceiver J Box Internal View 2 On the PDA Handheld Remote press and hold both the UP and DOWN arrows simultaneously for three 3 seconds After 3 seconds the CHANNEL SETUP screen appears ...

Page 19: ...CT 4 When the RF channel is selected the following message appears on the PDA display screen Set slide switch on J Box PCB to the LEARN MODE 5 At the PCB in the Transceiver J box slide the Learn Switch to LEARN ON See Figure 22 SET RF CHANNEL RF CHANNEL 1 Use ARROW KEYS to set the RF CHANNEL Press SELECT to continue UP Button DOWN Button SELECT Button Figure 21 PDA Handheld Remote Channel Setup an...

Page 20: ...OGRAM SET TEMP SET TIME PDA OPTIONS SYSTEM SETUP SET TEMP POOL HEAT 80 F SPA HEAT 104 F Highlight an item and press SELECT SET TEMP POOL HEAT 80 F SPA HEAT 104 F Highlight an item and press SELECT SET TEMP POOL HEAT 85 F SPA HEAT 104 F Highlight an item and press SELECT Figure 25 Set Temperature Menu Pool Spa Combination MAIN MENU HELP PROGRAM SET TEMP SET TIME PDA OPTIONS SYSTEM SETUP SET TEMP TE...

Page 21: ...SYSTEM SETUP LABEL AUX FREEZE PROTECT AIR TEMP DEGREES C F TEMP CALIBRATE SOLAR PRIORITY PUMP LOCKOUT ASSIGN JVAs MORE LABEL AUX1 CURRENT LABEL AUX1 GENERAL LABELS LIGHT LABELS WTRFALL LABELS CUSTOM LABEL LABEL AUX1 GENERAL LABELS AUX1 AERATOR AIR BLOWER BACKWASH BOOSTER PUMP CHEM FEED CLEANER MORE LABEL AUX AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 AUX5 AUX6 AUX7 Figure 27 Label Aux Menu MAIN MENU HELP PROGRAM SET TEM...

Page 22: ...e Pool Spa Combination Default Pool Temp 80 F Default Spa Temp 102 F Default Temperature Pool Spa Only Default TEMP1 80 F Default TEMP2 60 F Default Spa Side Switch Settings Button 1 Spa Filter Pump for pool spa only models Button 2 Spa Heater Temp1 pool spa only models Button 3 AUX1 Button 4 AUX2 Default Freeze Protection Settings Filter Pump Freeze Protection ON All Other Equipment Freeze Protec...

Page 23: ...ows two 2 options for operating the pool equipment on the first day of operation Option 1 Once all programming of equipment is completed the AquaLink RS PDA will automatically review all programs and turn on any equipment which is programmed to be on Option 2 To operate the filter pump or cleaner continually for the first day leave the power center service button in AUTO mode Using the PDA Handhel...

Page 24: ...R TEMP DEGREES F C ENABLED DISABLED FAHRENHEIT CELCIUS SET TEMP PUMP LOCKOUT ENABLED DISABLED BOOST SET AQUAPURE SET OUTPUT AQUAPURE SET TIME HELP SERVICE DIAGNOSTICS START GO BACK EQUIPMENT ON OFF SELECT EQUIPMENT ON OFF ALL OFF ADD PROGRAM DELETE CHANGE CHILL MODEL SENSORS REMOTES ERRORS MODE POOL SPILLOVER COLOR LIGHTS JANDY LIGHT SAM SAL LIGHT ASSIGN TO AUX SELECT EQUIPMENT SELECT DEVICE SELEC...

Page 25: ...e to the transceiver J box Also check the installation of the PPD on the power center PCB If the PPD is not seated correctly the system will not communicate PDA Handheld Remote backlight is on and the startup screen is displayed but override switches at the power center do not operate at all 1 Damaged or improperly installed PPD 2 Wrong PPD 3 Damaged power center PCB 1 Check alignment of the PPD 2...

Page 26: ...itches first turn off all equipment Do not program any auxiliaries until all DIP switches are set Turn off all equipment buttons then turn off power to the system finally turn off then on DIP switch 1 Turn on power and test system System comes on at times that are not programmed Phantom programs At the PDA press MENU then select PROGRAM Make note of all programs the Four Function Remote setting la...

Page 27: ...rminal bar To Sensors etc green terminal bar To Controller red terminal bar 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 Blue Red Black Red Black F Pump Aux 2 Aux 3 Aux 6 Aux 5 Aux 4 Relay Sockets 24 VDC output JVA Sockets 24 VAC output OFF 1 Aux 1 2 1 SPD Pump 3 Aux 3 4 Cool Down 5 Normal 6 Spare Aux Pool Mode 7 See Manual 8 Heater 3 min Off Battery 9Volt Dip Switch Settings Factory Setting ON Cleaner 2 SPD Pump Spa Spil...

Page 28: ...ton will control low speed IMPORTANT You must also install a Jandy Two Speed Relay DIP 3 ON AUX 3 Controls Spa Spillover Operates with Pool Spa Combination Turn this switch ON and when the AUX 3 button on the AquaLink RS PDA or Spa Side Switch is pressed the Return Valve Actuator will rotate to spa circulation Because the Intake Valve Actuator does not rotate the spa will fill with water and overf...

Page 29: ...l down disabled 5 Normal operation Factory adjustment when this switch is on temperature delays are eliminated Do not leave this switch in the ON position 6 Spare Aux activates with Filter Pump when Spa OFF Spare Aux activates with Filter pump with Spa on 7 Spare No change on Combination or Only Controls 8 After thermostat setting has been reached heater will remain OFF for 3 minutes After thermos...

Page 30: ...AUX3 any equipment No change 4 Heater cool down operates Heater cool down disabled 5 Normal operation Factory adjustment when this switch is on temperature delays are eliminated Do not leave this switch in the ON position 6 Spare No change 7 Spare No change 8 After thermostat setting has been reached heater will remain OFF for 3 minutes After thermostat setting has been reached heater will remain ...

Page 31: ... 1 Sprinkler 2 Sprinkler 3 Stereo Stream Swim Jet Timed Aux Valve s Wtr Feature Whirlpool 1 2 3 Back Basement Beach Bedroom Bug Cabana Color Wheel Deck Dock Drive East Entry Equipment Fan Fence Flood Fountn Front Garage Garden Gazebo Hall House Kitchen Laminar Plsr Left North Path Patio Perimeter Pond Pool Porch Right Room Sauna Security Shower Shrub South Spa Statue Steps Table Tier Tree Walk Wat...

Page 32: ... parts or accessories in conjunction with the product s 8 Chemical contamination of combustion air or improper use of sanitizing chemicals such as introducing sanitizing chemicals upstream of the heater and cleaner hose or through the skimmer 9 Overheating incorrect wire runs improper electrical supply collateral damage caused by failure of O Rings DE grids or cartridge elements or damage caused b...

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