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Solar Config.
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Solar
Disabled
Solar-Extend
Disabled
Solar Priority
Disabled
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Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Solar
Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Solar Extend
Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Solar Priority
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if “Solar” is enabled
if “Solar” is enabled
Allow Low Speed
Disabled
Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default)
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if “Solar” is enabled and
“1-speed Filter” is not selected
Solar
If the solar control logic is “Enabled”, several additional steps must be taken to ensure proper operation
of the solar system. If the solar is operated by a valve, then the Valve3 output must be setup for solar
logic. If the solar is operated by a pump, then one of the AUX relays must be set up for solar logic.
Also, the “solar” temperature sensor must be installed. This sensor is typically mounted near the
collector array and is used to sense whether sufficient solar heat is available.
If solar is “Enabled”, the valve or solar pump relay will turn on when the water temperature is less than
the desired temperature setting AND the solar sensor is hotter than the water. The desired temperature
is in the “Settings Menu”. If applicable, the homeowner will be prompted to enter separate pool and
spa desired temperature settings. Depending on the position of the pool/spa suction valve, the
proper temperature setting will be used.
Solar Extend
If “Enabled”, the filter extend logic keeps the filter pump running beyond the normal turn-off time if
solar heat is still available. When solar heat is no longer available, both the solar valve/pump and filter
pump will turn off simultaneously. Solar extend will NOT cause the filter pump to turn on, it will only
delay the turn off time when solar is operating.
Solar Priority
If both “Solar Control” and “Heater Control” are enabled, the Solar Priority feature will keep the
conventional heater off whenever solar heat is available. This provides the most cost effective way of
heating the pool. When solar heat is not available, the conventional heater will operate normally.
Allow Low Speed
This menu only appears if the pool filter is configured for 2-speed or variable speed operation. During
default operation, high speed mode is used whenever the solar heater is on. If Allow Low Speed is
enabled, low speed pump operation will be allowed during solar heating except for the first 3 minutes
after solar heat turns on.
External Input
Active Closed
Toggle between Open and Closed (default)
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External Input
The external input device can either be normally open or normally closed. In this menu, select the state
of the external input device when active.
Lights Config.
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Lights Function
Manual On/Off
Lights Relay
Standard
Push to access Lights options
Rotates between
Manual On/Off (default), Countdown Timer,
Low Speed- Filter, Timeclock, Solar, and Super Chlorinate
Toggle between Standard (default) and Dimmer
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Lights Interlock
Disable
Lights Freeze
Disable
Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Lights Interlock
Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Lights Freeze
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for all functions except dimmer relay, solar
super chlorinate, and low speed
for all functions except dimmer relay,
super chlorinate, and low speed
for manual on/off, countdown
timer and timeclock functions
for all functions except solar, dimmer relay, super chlorinate
pH dispense and low speed
Lights Ext Input
Disabled
Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default)
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Lights Function
Although designated as the “Lights” output, the function of the lights relay is similar to the aux1 and
aux2 relays. If pool lights are wired to the lights relay, some options including Solar function, Low
Speed of a 2-Speed Filter Pump, Lights Interlock and Lights Freeze Protection will not be necessary
and should be disabled. If no pool lights are used, the lights relay can be used to control other pool
devices that may require these options. The function of each option is shown below.
Manual On/Off (default)
—the lights relay will alternate between turning on and off when the LIGHTS
button is pressed. There is no automatic control logic.
Countdown Timer
—the lights relay will turn on when the LIGHTS button is pressed. The lights relay
will turn off automatically after a programmed time (see Timers Menu in Operation Manual). The
LIGHTS button can also be used to turn the output off.
Low Speed of a 2-speed Filter Pump
– the Aqua Plus will turn on the lights relay whenever the low
speed operation of the filter pump is required. It is very important that the “2-speed” filter pump
option be selected under the “Filter Config.” Menu for proper operation.
Timeclock
– the lights relay will turn-on and turn-off at the times set for the lights timeclock in the
Timers Menu (see Timers Menu in Operation Manual). The LIGHTS button can also be used to turn
the output on and off.
Solar
– the lights relay can operate a solar booster pump which will turn on when the filter pump is
running and solar heat is available and the water is less than the desired temperature setting. It is
important to note that “Solar Control” must be enabled in the “Solar Config.” menu for proper operation
to occur.
Super Chlorinate
– if “Chlorinator” is enabled, this option allows the user to start a Super Chlorinate
cycle when the Lights button is pressed, rather than using the Settings Menu. Note that only one
button can be assigned to this function.
Lights Relay
This feature allows the user to select either “Standard” (default) or “Dimmer” type relay for the Lights
output. The optional AQL-DIM dimmer kit must be installed if “Dimmer” is desired. When “Dimmer”
is selected, and the Lights output is manually turned on, the “+” and “-” buttons adjust the level from
20% to 100% (default). The level is saved for the next time the lights are turned from off to on.
Lights Interlock
If enabled, this feature will override the function (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, Timeclock)
selected above and turn the lights relay off when: filter pump is off, first 3 minutes of filter pump
operation (allows the pump to prime and get water flowing), when the pool/spa suction return valves
are in any position other than “pool only”, or for the first 3 minutes after solar turns on (allows air in
the solar panels to be purged). Interlock is not available for solar, low speed filter pump, super
chlorinate or dimmer.
