A table of functions and their corresponding control parameters are listed below.
Note that all functions in the table may not be offered. The available functions are dependent on how the OnCommand
is configured. Also, under some circumstances, functions will be displayed but can’t be changed. Note that the
function whose menu you are in, will not be displayed as an option and will automatically turn on when the group is
activated. For example, if programming a Group function under the Lights menu, the Lights function will not be
offered as an option and the Lights function will automatically turn on with the group.
The available control parameters vary with each function. All functions offer “Unaffected”, which should be
selected if you do not wish to control that particular function within the group. All other parameters will depend on
the particular function selected.
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.
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Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure Chlorinator
The OnCommand can control one or more Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinators when addi-
tional sanitizing capacity is required. A 4 wire connection is used to communicate to the Aqua Rite/Swimpure and
can be wired up to 500' apart. Any outdoor rated 4 conductor cable can be used. Refer to the wiring diagrams
below for proper wiring connection to the Aqua Rite/Swimpure. NOTE: There must be only 1 "primary" unit. All
other Aqua Rite/Swimpure units must be configured as "secondary".
4. Configuration Setup
After plumbing and wiring are complete, the OnCommand MUST BE CONFIGURED before attempting to
operate. Configuration information is entered at the keypad and “tells” the OnCommand what equipment is
connected and how each should be controlled.
Group Function
The OnCommand offers the ability to assign one Group function to a particular button. Instead of the button
controlling one particular function, the button can be programmed to initiate a sequence of commands that are
programmed in the Configuration Menu. For example, instead of the Lights button turning on and off the pool light
only, the button can be programmed to turn on the pool light, turn on the bug light, turn off the pool cleaner, and turn
on the music all at the same time. This convenient feature can be assigned to either one of the Aux buttons, the
Lights button or the Valve 3 automated function.
Before assigning and configuring all the desired functions and their control parameters within the group, the group
itself must be configured. The options for controlling groups are Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, and Timeclock.
The group will turn on and off based on this selection.
When setting up a Group function in the Configuration Menu, the first menu allows you to select the control
parameter (how the group is activated and de-activated) and the second menu allows you to select which functions
are to be controlled in the group.
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4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
GRN
GRN
BLK
BLK
YEL
YEL
RED
RED
ONCOMMAND
Aqua Rite/
Swimpure
green
yellow
black
red
ONCOMMAND
Aqua Rite
or
Swimpure
(Primary)
Aqua Rite
(Secondary)
or
Swimpure
Additional
Aqua Rite/Swimpure(s)
(if required)
Jumper Removed
For Secondary(s)
Jumper Installed
For Primary
(Factory Default)
1
2
3
4
GREEN
YELLOW
BLACK
RED
NOTE: Primary/Secondary jumper is located underneath small circuit board.
Pool/Spa
Unaffected, Pool only, Spa only, or Spillover
Pool Filter
Unaffected, Off, On, High speed, or Low speed
or
Function
Control Parameter
Lights
Unaffected, Off, or On
Lights
Unaffected, Off, On, 100%, 80%, 60%, 40%, or 20%
Aux1&2 Unaffected,
Off,
On
Aux1&2
Unaffected, Off, On, 100%, 80%, 60%, 40%, or 20%
Valve3
Unaffected, Off, or On
Spa Htr1 Set
Unaffected, Off, 65º-104ºF
Pool Htr1 Set
Unaffected, Off, 65º-104ºF
Spa Solar Set
Unaffected, Off, 65º-104ºF
Pool Solar Set
Unaffected, Off, 65º-104ºF
SuperChlr
Unaffected, Off, On
Spa High
Unaffected, 20% to Highest speed
Spa Low
Unaffected, Lowest speed to 50%
Pool High
Unaffected, 20% to Highest speed
Pool Low
Unaffected, Lowest speed to 50%
(standard relay)
(dimmer relay)
(s
(dimmer relay)
tandard relay)
