Low Voltage Wiring
Valve Actuators
The OnCommand can control up to three automatic valve actuators. Two of the valve outputs are dedicated to the
pool/spa suction (Valve2) and return (Valve1) valves. Valve3 is for general purpose use (solar, water feature, in-
floor cleaner, etc.).
For installations with solar heating, Goldline offers the AQ-SOL-KIT-xx solar kit that contains a valve, actuator,
and extra temperature sensor. The “xx” indicates the valve type from the choices below:
-1P
1.5” Positive Seal
-2P
2” Positive Seal
The OnCommand is compatible with standard valve actuators manufactured by Hayward, Pentair/Compool, and
Jandy. See diagram on page 5 for the location of valve connectors.
Heater Control
The OnCommand provides a set of low voltage dry contacts that can be connected to most gas heaters or heat
pumps with 24V control circuits. Refer to the diagram on the following page for a generic connection. The
manuals supplied with most heaters also include specific wiring instructions for connecting the heater to an external
control (usually identified as “2-wire” remote control). For millivolt or line voltage heaters, contact Goldline Tech
support, 908-355-7995. Refer to the diagrams and the information on the following pages for more details on the
connection to several popular heaters.
Generic Heaters
1. Wire heater to 120/240V power source per the instructions in the heater manual. The OnCommand does
NOT control the power going to the heater.
2. Wire the OnCommand dry contact heater output per the diagram below. Many internal parts of the heater can
get very hot--see the heater manufacturer’s recommendations on the minimum temperature rating for wires. If
no guidance is given, use 105°C rated wire.
3. Set any ON/OFF switch on the heater to ON.
4. Set the thermostat(s) on the heater to the maximum (hottest) setting.
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Solar Config.
+ to view/change
Solar
Disabled
Solar-Extend
Disabled
Solar Priority
Disabled
Push to access solar options
Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Solar
Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Solar Extend
Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Solar Priority
Move to previous/next configuration menu
Move to next menu item or previous/next configuration menu
Move to next menu item
Move to next menu item
if “Solar” is enabled
if “Solar” is enabled
Allow Low Speed
Disabled
Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default)
Move to next menu item or previous/next configuration menu
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.
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Ignition/Valve
Heater
Kill Switch
Thermostat
