Using The T8-S Topside
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Using The T8-S Topside
T8-S topsides use United Spa Controls’ patented technology.
This hybrid switching technology marries the satisfaction of having a
physical button to press, with the longevity and reliability of touch-panel
switching system with no moving parts to break down over time.
If your button presses are not registering, make sure that you are pushing
the raised buttons completely flat against the panel, and that you are
waiting a second between button presses.
Upon Power-Up
Whenever the T8-S topside is powered on, the unit will flash ‘T8’ followed
by the units firmware version number (Example: ‘T808’) three times while
it starts up. All configurable settings are saved to permanent memory, the
only thing that needs to be set upon power-up of a T8-S topside that has
already been configured previously is the current time (it will default to 12
AM upon power-up).
Checking Software Version After Power-up
The software version can be accessed after initial power-up by simply
pressing and holding the ‘Aux’ button until display reads ‘PL-1’, followed
by pressing the Light button. The display will then, as it did at start up, flash
‘T8’ followed but the firmware version number three times. For example, a
T8-S with firmware version 8 would flash ‘T808’ three times.
NOTE:
Do NOT connect/disconnect the T8-S topside while the control box
is powered. Always make sure the power is shut off at the breaker before
removing/installing a topside, as to avoid damaging the electronics.
