Pentair Aquatic Systems QTII Remote Control User Manual QuickTouch II Manual Rev A 02 16 11

Pentair Aquatic Systems Remote Control QuickTouch II Manual Rev A 02 16 11

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QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSREAD AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSInstallation and User’s GuideQuickTouch® IIWireless Remote(For EasyTouch®, IntelliTouch® SunTouch® andCompool® CP3800 Series Control Systems)PRELIMINARY
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide2Technical SupportPhone: (800) 831-7133 - Fax: (800) 284-4151visit www.pentairpool.com and www.staritepool.com:© 2010 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved.1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 566-800010951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (805) 553-5000QuickTouch®, IntelliTouch®, EasyTouch®, SunTouch® and Pentair Water Pool and Spa® is aregistered trademark of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies inthe United States and/or other countries. Unless noted, names and brands of others thatmay be used in this document are not used to indicate an affiliation or endorsement betweenthe proprietors of these names and brands and Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Thosenames and brands may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of those parties orothers.P/N 521362 Rev A - 02/16/11
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide3Most states and local codes regulate the construction, installation, andoperation of public pools and spas, and the construction of residentialpools and spas. It is important to comply with these codes, many of which directlyregulate the installation and use of this product. Consult your local building and healthcodes for more information.SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF THISPRODUCT IS NOT INSTALLED AND USED CORRECTLY.INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS MUSTREAD THESE WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING THE POOL AND/OR SPA LED LIGHT.Before installing this product, read and follow all warning noticesand instructions in this Guide. Failure to follow warnings andinstructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage.Call (800) 831-7133 for additional free copies of these instructions. Please refer towww.pentairpool.com for more information related to this products.IMPORTANT NOTICE - Attention Installer: This Installation and User’sGuide (“Guide”) contains important information about the installation,operation and safe use of this underwater pool and spa light. This Guideshould be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment.WARNING AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThe SpaCommand spa-side remote must be installed by a qualifiedpool professional in accordance with the National Electrical Code(NEC), NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA C22.1.All applicable local installation codes and ordinances must also beadhered to. Improper installation will create an electrical hazard whichcould result in death or serious injury to pool users, installers or othersdue to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.Always disconnect the power to the pool light at the circuit breakerbefore servicing the light. Failure to do so could result in death orserious injury to serviceman, pool users or others due to electricalshock.Control System is intended to control heaters with built-in high limitcircuits ONLY. Failure to do so may cause property damage orpersonal injury.Do not use this product to control an automatic pool cover.Swimmers may become entrapped underneath the cover.Risk of Electrical Shock or Electrocution!Always disconnect the AC power to the control system loadcenter and power center at the circuit breaker before installing orservicing the QuickTouch II wireless remote. Failure to do socould result in death or serious injury to serviceman, pool usersor others due to electrical shock.
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide4CAUTION: IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.• ONLY USE a Pentair Water Pool and Spa replacement battery. OrderBattery Replacement Kit (P/N 520815Z).•Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery disposal: Unwanted lithium ionbattery pack may be returned to your local recycling center or themanufacturer for disposal.• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.• Dismantling or opening the device (with the exception of the batterydoor) or case will void warranty and may possibly cause electric shock. FCC Regulatory Safety Notice - This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance withthe instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,whichcan be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged totry to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from thatto which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.• Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible forFCC compliance could void the user’s authority to operate theequipment. IC Regulatory NoticeOperation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may notcause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation of the device. RF Exposure Requirements: This Device must not be co-located oroperated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.WARNING AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRelated manuals - Download the IntelliTouch User’s Guide (P/N 520102) at:http://www.pentairpool.com/owners_manuals/controlsIntelliTouch_Pool_Spa_Cntrls_Instll_Guide.pdf
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide5QuickTouch II Wireless Remote kit contents• QuickTouch II wireless remote (P/N 520018)• Receiver (with 9½ ft. cable)• Plastic anchors (qty.4) for mounting Receiver to concrete or stuccowalls• Mounting screws (qty. 4) for mounting the receiver to a flat surface• User’s and Installation Guide (this manual)What to do if the remote is submerged in water: The QuickTouch II wireless remoteis water resistant and can be exposed to temporary splashing or wet hands. However,the remote is not intended to be submersed. Remove remote immediately if it’sdropped in the water or exposed to rain. If accidental submersion occurs, remove thebattery cover and remove the battery from the remote. Dry the remote and battery witha dry cloth and let the water drain out of the remote. Install the battery and batterycover when completely dry. Store the remote indoors in a dry environment.QuickTouch II Wireless Remote OverviewThe QuickTouch II wireless remote remote is a double-insulated device for use withEasyTouch®, IntelliTouch®, SunTouch® and Compool (CPxxxx) pool and spa controlsystems. EasyTouch, IntelliTouch, SunTouch and Compool control systems supports oneQuickTouch II wireless remote per system. The QuickTouch II wireless remote may beused with wet hands. To aviod damage to the remote, never submerge in water. TheMobileTouch wireless controller is water resistant and can be exposed to temporarysplashing or wet hands. However, the controller is not intended to be submersed.Remove unit immediately if it is dropped in the water or exposed to rain. Store the unitindoors in a dry environment. Be sure the gold charging contacts are dry beforecharging.Upgrading QuickTouch 4 (QT4) Wireless Remote: The Pentair Water Pool and Spa®QT4 can be upgraded with the QuickTouch II wireless remote.Use the QuickTouch II wireless remote to activate the spa circulation, and to operatethree auxiliary pieces of equipment (such as lights, jet pump, air blower, waterfall, etc.).The remote button can be configured to duplicate any four circuits functions. Toactivate a circuit functin, press and hold the circuit "ON" button for at least a fullsecond. To switch a circuit off, press and hold the “OFF” button.The remote has four buttons to switch each circuit function "ON" and “OFF”. Each of thefour buttons can be assigned to control any circuit funtion. The factory preset buttonassignments are:Spa button (#1): Activates the spa circuit.Button 2: Activates auxiliary 2 circuit.Button 3: Activates auxiliary 3 circuit.Button 4: Activates auxiliary 4 circuit.QuickTouch II Antenna Receiver LocationThe QuickTouch II wireless remote has an operating range of up to 500 ft. from theQuickTouch II antenna receiver, which is typically located near the load center. Theoptimum wireless transmit and receive range may be affected by physical obstructions,(especially those containing metal), and geographical features.Pool button (#5): Activates the pool circuit.Button 6: Activates auxiliary 6 circuit.Button 7: Activates auxiliary 7 circuit.Button 8: Activates auxiliary 8 circuit.
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide6QuickTouch II Wireless Remote Buttons/LEDsAuxiliary Circuit Buttons (1-4): Circuit button one is assigned to spa/heatcontrol. Buttons 1 - 4 are assigned to AUX 1- AUX 4). Note: Circuit buttons canbe reassigned to any relay circuit.Auxiliary Circuit Buttons (5-6): Circuit button six is assigned to pool/filtercontrol. Buttons 5 - 8 are assigned to AUX 7- AUX 8).Note: Circuit buttons can be reassigned to any relay circuit.LED: This LED will illuminate when the unit is receiveing and transmitting.
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide7To setup QuickTouch II secure wireless remote receiver:1. Open up Receiver Case.2. Press the White Receiver button (shown below) - LED will flash three (3)times (once pressed you have 60 seconds to learn).3. Hold down buttons 4 and 8 simultaneously.4. Once learned press the buttons to make sure they operate correctly.Note: You can learn up to 8 remotes into each receiver.QuickTouch II in “Learn” ModeOperating QuickTouch II Wireless RemoteThe spa-side remote can control up to eight system functions, depending on the systembeing used (EasyTouch®, IntelliTouch® and Compool®). Each circuit function can belabeled above the buttons to identify the button function. An LED indicator indicates thecircuit is active. Note: For IntelliTouch system only: IntelliTouch supports multiple spa-side remote. For more information about connecting and configuring multiple remotes,see page 15.
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide81. To enter the ID programming mode press buttons 2 and 6 at the same time.2. The LED will flash slowly 4 times while entering the ID programming mode. Ata 1 second on/off pulse rate.3. Enter the 8 bits of identification number where Switch 1 is button 1, switch 2 isbutton 2 through to switch 8 as button 8.Note: During programming of the ID, only press the buttons that are to be sethigh or “1”. The equivalent switch on the receiver is in the on position. TheLED will not flash when the button is press while in the programming mode.4. Once the identifications number has been entered, press buttons 2 and 6 atthe same time again to exit the programming mode. The LED will flash four (4)times slowly as it exits the mode. At a 1 second on/off pulse rate.Note: Once programming exited button presses will light the LED’s at a ½second on/off rate.Connecting QuickTouch II
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide9The example in figure 2 shows an ID number equal to button one (1) onlyactive or equal to a press during programming. Buttons 2 through 8 do notrequired a press. Switch 9 and 10 on the receiver are always in the offposition.The example in figure 3 shows an ID number equal to button one (1) througheight (8) all active or equal to a press during programming. All buttons arepress once. Switch 9 and 10 on the receiver are always in the off position.
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide10INTELLIBRITE 5g POOL LED LIGHT FIXTURE INSTALLATION(NEW POOL CONSTRUCTION)The QuickTouich II transceiver is connected to the EasyTouch, IntelliTouch andSunTouch system via an RS-485 four wire communication cable.To connect the transceiver cable to EasyTouch, IntelliTouch and SunTouch load center:1.2. Unlatch the load center front door spring latches, and open the front door.3. Remove the two screws securing the high voltage cover-panel, and removeit from the enclosure (illustration below shows cover-panel removed).4. Loosen the two control panel access screws and fold down the outdoorcontrol panel.WIRING THE QUICKTOUCH II TRANSCEIVER TO THE LOAD CENTERAll electrical installation, including electrical wiringmethods and materials used to complete the electricalinstallation of the EasyTouch and IntelliTouch Pool/Spa control systemMUST BE PERFORMED BY A SERVICE PROFESSIONAL AND/ORUNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN inaccordance with the National Electrical Code or the Canadian ElectricCode, as well as any local electrical codes in effect at the time ofinstallation. Refer to NEC 680-21 (b) or CEC 687-060, 062, and 066 forfurther details.Retaining screwRun wire up lowvoltage racewayto main circuitboardControl panel(fold down toaccess COMport on circuitboard)RetainingscrewRetaining screws(High voltagecover-paneshown removed)Switch OFF the power to the load center at the maincircuit breaker before removing the High VoltageCover Panel. Failure to do so could result in personalinjury and/or death. Shorting wires may permanentlydamage unit. Close all panels and load center front doorwhen remote installation is complete.
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide118. Close the control panel and secure it with the two access screws.9. Install the high voltage panel cover and secure it with the two retainingscrews.10. Close the load center front door and secure with the two latches.11. Switch power on to the load center.12. For spa-side remote IntelliTouch setup information, refer to “Adding a Spa-Side Remote to IntelliTouch,” on page 15.BLKGRNYELRED IntelliTouch Personalityboard COM ports(J7/J8)EasyTouch circuit boardEasyTouch Circuit Board5. Insert the four-wire cable into the plastic grommet on the bottom of theenclosure and route the wire up through the low voltage raceway to the maincircuit board.6. Strip back the cable jacket 1-inch and the cable conductors ¼-inch.7. EasyTouch System: Insert the wires into the COM PORT (J20) screwterminals located on the top of the EasyTouch circuit board (see diagrambelow). Secure the wires with the screws. For wiring details, refer to the pinconfiguration shown below. Note: Multiple wires may be inserted into a singlescrew terminal.IntelliTouch System: Insert the wires into the either of the COM PORTS (J7and J8) screw terminals located on the left side of the Personality board.Secure the wires with the screws. For wiring details, refer to the pinconfiguration shown below. Note: Multiple wires may be inserted into a singlescrew terminal.IntelliTouch PersonalityCircuit BoardCOM port
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide12QuickTouch II Wireless Remote Receiver Antenna LocationThe optimum wireless transmit and receive range for the QuickTouch II receiver may beaffected by physical obstructions, (especially those containing metal), weatherconditions, and geographical features. The QuickTouch II wireless remote has anoperating range of up to 500 ft. (line-of-sight) from the receiver. The receiver kit includesa 10 ft. connection cable. If needed, using extra cable, the cable length can belengthened to 300 ft. The recommended locations for the receiver are shown below.Note: Only one QuickTouch II wireless remote receiver can beused per EasyTouch, IntelliTouch and SunTouch system.PossibleantennalocationPossibleantennalocationPossibleantennalocation
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide13Installing the ReceiverThe QuickTouch II wireless remote has an operating range of up to 500 ft.(line-of-sight) from the receiver.To install the receiver:1. Choose an installation location for the receiver near the load center.2. Remove the two lower retaining screws from the receiver and slide thereceiver case up to remove it from the back plate.3. Remove the receiver circuit board from the back plate by carefullylifting it up out of the back plate supports. Place the circuit board on aclean dry surface away from direct sunlight.4. Mount the receiver back plate (see page 9) onto a flat wooden surface,such as a wooden fence, or post. While holding the back plate, installtwo lower mounting screws through the back plate lower mountingholes. Tighten the screws to secure the back plate in place. Install twoscrews through the upper mounting holes.5. Slide the receiver circuit board into the back plate into the board sidesupports.6. Route the receiver cable up through the bottom of the back plate (seepage 9) to the screw terminal connector.7. Insert the four wires into the screw terminals of the receiver connector.Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, secure the wires with the screws.Make sure to match the color coding of the four wires (see page 12 forwiring diagram).8. Carefully slide the case over the receiver antenna and secure it to theback plate with the two lower retaining screws.9. Proceed with “Connecting the Receiver cable to the IntelliTouchPersonality board” on page 10.
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide14REPLACING THE INTELLIBRITE 5G POOL LED LIGHT FIXTURE(AFTER ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET)Transceiver circuit boardBack plateRetaining screwsCaseLower exit hole (leftside)AntennaUpper mounting point(screw)Transceiver Module1DNGKLB2TD-NRG3TD+LEY4V51DERLower mountingpoint (screw)Lower mountingpoint (screw)Upper mounting point(screw)Left-side Transceivercircuit board support
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide15Optional Serial COM Port Expansion Board(for use with IntelliTouch® control systems)If there is not an available COM port for the Transceiver cable plug on theIntelliTouch Personality board, the optional Serial COM port Expansion Board(P/N 520818) can be used for additional COM ports connections.Mounting the Expansion Board1. Remove the inside terminal connectors (with wires attached) from theExpansion board and connect it to a COM port on the Personalityboard.Note: If this a new Load Center installation, you’ll have to remove oneof the existing (empty) terminal connectors from the Personality boardto allow for the Expansion board terminal connector. You can place the(empty) connector onto the available COM port on the Expansionboard.2. Mount the Expansion board on to the back wall in the low voltagecompartment of the IntelliTouch load center using the four adhesivebacked supports.3. Proceed to “Connecting the Transceiver cable plug to the Serial COMPort Expansion Board,” on page 14.Remove this terminal con-nector and connect it to anavailable COM port on theIntelliTouch Personalityboard.Personality Board
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide16Connecting the Transceiver cable plug to the Serial Com Port ExpansionBoardConnect the Transceiver cable plug onto one of the available Serial COM portexpansion board connector terminals.Note: If you have existing accessories (IntelliChlor, IntelliFlo) connected to theIntelliTouch Personality board and need to free up connectors for additionalequipment, remove one of the existing connectors (with the attached wires toequipment) from the Personality board and plug it into an available connectoron the Expansion board COM port (as shown below).Cables toaccessories(IntelliChlor,IndoorControlPanel etc.)Lowvoltagecompart-mentExpansionboardadhesivebackedsupports(x4)Connect existingaccessory connec-tors wires hereConnect to COM porton IntelliTouch Per-sonality boardConnector from the ExpansionboardConnect IntelliFlowires to two-pinterminal connector
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide17To assign spa-side remote buttons (1-4) and (5-8):Press the Up/Down buttons and select the “Top” or Bottom” row to assign circuits. Pressthe Right button to select a circuit to one of the remote buttons. Five top row buttons canbe assigned circuits (1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 4/5 and 5/5). Press the Right button to move to thecircuit setting. Press the Up/Down buttons to configure the first button on the remote,scroll through the circuit names and find the circuit that you would like to assign to thefirst button on the remote. The default circuit selections are: None, Spa, Pool, Aux 1-7(EasyTouch 8), Feature 1-8, Solar (if selected in “Heat” menu), Heat Boost, HeatEnable, Pump Incrs, Pump Decrs. “Aux Extra” is displayed only available if the Solaroutput (J17) plug on the EasyTouch circuit board is not being used for solar equipment.Use the Solar button to switch the extra circuit on and off. Selecting “None” does notassign a circuit. Note: The “Heat Boost” feature will switch on the heater for sevenminutes to increase the spa water temperature. Each time the spa Heat Boost button ispressed, the temperature will increase about 1° F. The temperature will not go beyond the104° F limit. Press the Right button to assign the next circuit (2/5). When finished, pressthe Menu button to save the settings and to return to the Settings menu options. Pressthe button twice to return to the main screen.Setting up QuickTouch II Wireless Remote (EasyTouch)From the EasyTouch control panel menu, you can specify any SpaCommand spa-sideremote button to control different functions by assigning each button to a specific circuit.The spa-side remote has 10 assignable circuit buttons; five button on the top row and fivebuttons on the bottom row. The following setup instructions are described in theEasyTouch User’s Guide (P/N 520584). MENU ▼ SETTINGS ▼ IS10 ASSIGN IS10Getting There▲ MENU ▼ SETTINGS ▼ iSx PUMP CNTRL ASSIGN IS10 & 4QT4Getting There▲ EasyTouch Settings Menu: iSx Pump Cntrl and SpaCommand ControlFrom this menu setting you can specify the IntelliFlo VS or VF pump speed (RPM, GPM)in step increments using the “Pump Incrs” or “Pump Decrs” circuit. The SpaCommandremote Up/Down buttons are assigned to the “Pump Incrs” and “Pump Decrs” circuits.Each press of the Up/Down button will increase and decrease pump speed or flow ratein specific speed increments, as specified in the “iSx Pump Cntrl” EasyTouch menusetting. Speed increments are set from 10 to 250 RPM or 1 to 10 GPM.EasyTouch menu: To assign a pump step speed or flow rate:Press the Up/Down button to select the “Pump Number” asspecified in the IntelliFlo menu. Press the Right buttons andselect the pump “Step” speed. Press the Up/Down buttons toadjust the “Step” pump speed. Settings are: IntelliFlo VS, 10 to250 RPM, IntelliFlo VF 1 to 10 GPM.Press the Menu button to save the settings and to return to theSettings menu options. Press the button twice to return to themain screen.Assign iS10 & 4 Pump ControlsPump Number: 1Step GPM: 001Assign iS10 & 4 Pump ControlsPump Number: 1Step RPM: 010
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide18Connecting the spa-side remote to a CP3xxx load center usingadapterStrip back the cable 1-inch and ends of leads ¼-inch. Open the cable adapter (P/N520000, included in kit). Insert the spa-side remote cable into the adapter and attachwires to the terminals (see the wiring diagram below). Attach the six conductor flat cablepig-tail between cable adapter and the COM port connector on the circuit board in theCompool load center.Upgrading from the Compool SS8 to the Spa-Side RemoteThe spa-side remote may be used to replace the SS8 spa-side remote on the CP3xxxfamily of systems. Note: The spa-side remote can still only control up to eight functions.Note: The SS8 must also have been plumbed with a minimum 1-inch conduit.Remove SS8 RemoteUnplug the SS8 from the load center then pull out the unit from spa-side location.Remove the SS8 mounting bracket from spa-side location (two screws). All that shouldbe left is a minimum of 1-inch. diameter conduit.Install the Spa-Side RemoteFor spa-side remote installation instructions, see page 8-9).Controller AdapterRED YELYEL REDGRN GRNBLK WHTWIRINGSpa-Side Remote WiringDiagramCompool connector block with cablesCOMPOOL SS8 REMOTE UPGRADE INSTALLATIONSpaCommand Spa-Side Remote Replaceable Parts List
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide19Changing the BatteryWith normal use the battery should last for several years. In the eventthe battery must be replaced, slide the coverfrom the bottom of theHand-held Remote. Slide the battery from the retainer clip anddiscard in accordance withlocal and/or state ordinances. Replacewith 3V lithium battery number CR2032 or equivalent. Slide batterycoveronto remote and snap in place.When you are not using the MobileTouch controller, place it in thecradle to recharge the battery. This allows the battery to be fullycharged at all times.To charge the MobileTouch controller battery• Plug the AC adapter into an AC wall outlet.• Insert the AC Adapter plug into the bottom of the cradle.• Place the MobileTouch controller in the cradle.Note: When the MobileTouch controller is placed in the cradlethe display and backlight will be on. After five minutes thebacklight will shut off. The MobileTouch unit and display arealways on when seated in the cradle. To turn the backlight on,press any button.To use the MobileTouch wireless controller1. Remove the MobileTouch wireless controller from thecradle. Note: With AC power connected to the cradle,the MobileTouch controller can be used while seatedin the cradle.2. Press the Power On/Off button (front lower right-side)to switch the unit on. The main screen is displayed.The LCD backlight will turn off in five minutes if not inuse. The battery icon displays three solid bars, onlywhen it’s fully charged. Note: If the MobileTouch is notbeing used for extended periods of time, press thePower On/Off switch to turn the controller Off.
QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide20QuickTouch II wireless remote (P/N 520189)Replacement Kit Part NumbersTroubleshooting
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