ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS 400121 PDA User Manual H0511400 REVD indd
ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS, Inc. PDA H0511400 REVD indd
User Manual
AquaLink®
Wireless Handheld Remote
For use with AquaLink PDA, RS and Z4 Systems
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INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION MANUAL
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by a contractor
who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment by the jurisdiction in which the
product will be installed, where such state or local requirements exist. In the event
no such state or local requirement exists, the maintainer must be a professional with
sufficient experience in pool equipment installation and maintenance, so that all of
the instructions in this manual can be followed exactly. Before installing this product,
read and follow all warning notices and instructions that accompany this product.
Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may result in property damage,
personal injury, or death. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.
Improper installation and/or operation can create unwanted electrical hazard which
can cause serious injury, property damage, or death.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1. Important Safety Instructions ...................................4
Section 2. Product Description ...................................................7
2.1 Basic Functions ...........................................................................7
2.2 Remote and Transceiver J-box Dimensions ................................7
Section 3. Installation ..................................................................8
3.1 Transceiver J-Box Connection to Power Center PCB ................. 8
3.2 Handheld Remote Installation .....................................................9
3.3 Changing the Frequency Channel ...............................................9
Section 4. Handheld Remote Operation.....................................10
4.1 Menus and Functions ..................................................................11
4.1.1 Pool Mode/Spa Mode .........................................................11
4.1.2 Pool Heater/Spa Heater ......................................................11
ICON LEGEND:
- Indicates a warning that if not followed could result
in injury or death.
- Indicates a caution that if not followed could result in
property or equipment damage or failure.
-Indicates a note that requires special attention for
proper equipment operation.
- Indicates optional equipment that may not be
available or installed on every equipment conguration.
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SECTION 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and conform
to all national, state, and local codes. When installing and using this
electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
ATTENTION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS Standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try 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 to an electrical source on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications made to this equipment, which are not authorized by the manufacturer,
may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, do not remove the suction ttings of your spa or hot
tub. Never operate a spa or hot tub if the suction ttings are broken or missing.
Never replace a suction tting with one rated less than the ow rate marked on the
equipment assembly.
WARNING
Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs
when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above
the normal body temperature of 98.6°F (37°C). The symptoms of hyperthermia
include dizziness, fainting, drowsiness, lethargy, and an increase in the internal
temperature of the body. The effects of hyperthermia include: 1) unawareness of
impending danger; 2) failure to perceive heat; 3) failure to recognize the need to
exit spa; 4) physical inability to exit spa; 5) fetal damage in pregnant women; 6)
unconsciousness resulting in a danger of drowning.
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WARNING
Risk of electric shock, which could result in severe injury or death - Install
the power center at least five (5) feet (1.52m) from the inside wall of the pool
and/or hot tub using non-metallic plumbing. Canadian, Australian, and European
installations must be at least three (3) meters from the water.
Children should not use spas or hot tubs without adult supervision.
Do not use spas or hot tubs unless all suction guards are installed to prevent body
and hair entrapment.
People using medications and/or having an adverse medical history should consult
a physician before using a spa or hot tub.
WARNING
To avoid injury ensure that you use this control system to control only packaged
pool/spa heaters which have built-in operating and high limit controls to limit water
temperature for pool/spa applications. This device should not be relied upon as a
safety limit control.
WARNING
To Reduce the Risk of Injury -
• The water in a spa should never exceed 104°F (40°C). Water temperatures be-
tween 100°F (38°C) and 104°F (40°C) are considered safe for a healthy adult.
Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children and when spa
use exceeds 10 minutes.
• Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal
damage during the early months of pregnancy, pregnant or possibly pregnant
women should limit spa water temperatures to 100°F (38°C).
• Before entering a spa or hot tub, the user should measure the water tempera-
ture with an accurate thermometer since the tolerance of water temperature-
regulating devices varies.
• The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa or hot tub use
may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning.
• Obese persons and persons with a history of heart disease, low or high blood
pressure, circulatory system problems, or diabetes should consult a physician
before using a spa.
• Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa or hot
tub since some medication may induce drowsiness while other medication may
affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.
• People with infectious diseases should not use a spa or hot tub.
• To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the spa or hot tub.
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WARNING
• Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a spa or hot tub to
avoid unconsciousness and possible drowning.
• Do not use a spa or hot tub immediately following strenuous exercise.
• Prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub may be injurious to your health.
• Do not permit any electric appliance (such as a light, telephone, radio, or televi-
sion) within 5 feet (1.52m) of a spa or hot tub.
• The use of alcohol, drugs or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal
hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas.
WARNING
A terminal bar marked “GROUND” is provided within the power center. To reduce
the risk of electrical shock, connect this terminal bar to the grounding terminal
of your electric service or supply panel with a continuous copper conductor
having green insulation and one that is equivalent in size to the circuit conductors
supplying this equipment, but no smaller than no. 12 AWG (3.3mm2). In addition, a
second wire connector should be bonded with a no. 8 AWG (8.4mm2) copper wire
to any metal ladders, water pipes, or other metal within ve (5) feet (1.52m) of the
pool/spa. In Canada, the bonding wire must be minimum 6 AWG (13,3mm2).
WARNING
A ground-fault circuit-interrupter must be provided if this device is used to control
underwater lighting xtures. The conductors on the load side of the ground-fault
circuit-interrupter shall not occupy conduit, boxes, or enclosures containing other
conductors unless the additional conductors are also protected by a ground-fault
circuit-interrupter. Refer to local codes for complete details.
Attention installer: Install to provide drainage of
compartment for electrical components.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SECTION 2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This document gives instructions for
installing and operating the Jandy®
AquaLink® Wireless Handheld
Remote. This includes complete
installation instructions and an
overview of the most common
remote functions.
If the Wireless Handheld Remote is
part of an AquaLink PDA system;
additional setup and programming
options are available from the
remote user interface (UI).
If the Wireless Handheld remote
is part of an AquaLink RS or Z4
system, setup and programming
will need to be performed from the
system UI. The Wireless Handheld
Remote can then be used to activate
and deactivate the equipment,
programs and settings.
For complete details please see:
AquaLink PDA manual H0572300
AquaLink RS OneTouch manual 6593
AquaLink Z4 manual H0386600
Copies can be obtained by visiting
www.zodiacpoolsystems.com or
by contacting technical support at
1-800-822-7933.
These instructions must be
followed exactly. Read through
the instructions completely before
operating the equipment.
2.1 BASIC FUNCTIONS
The Handheld Remote can be used
to activate and deactivate equipment
or features either manually through
the EQUIPMENT ON/OFF menu or by
using the “Hotkeys”, buttons 1 or 2. See
section 4 for details.
2.2 REMOTE AND TRANSCEIVER J-BOX DIMENSIONS
1 1/16"
4"
6"
1"
7"
Side View
(at Angle)
Top View
18-Channel RF Transceiver
R0686300
For AquaLink
®
20-Channel
Handheld Wireless Remote (P/N R0687300)
Technical Support
USA: 800.822.7933
AUS: 1800.688.552
3032401
FCC ID: RIR400121
IC: 10837A-400121
Rated: 10V DC
Input: 90 mA
MODEL NO. 8252
MADE IN CHINA
18-Channel RF Transceiver
R0686300
For AquaLink
®
20-Channel
Handheld Wireless Remote (P/N R0687300)
Technical Support
USA: 800.822.7933
AUS: 1800.688.552
3032401
FCC ID: RIR400121
IC: 10837A-400121
Rated: 10V DC
Input: 90 mA
MODEL NO. 8252
MADE IN CHINA
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1/2"
3/4"
3
7/8"
6
Side ViewTop View
HANDHELD REMOTE J-BOX
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SECTION 3. INSTALLATION
The transceiver will transmit
through walls. However, steel
framing, aluminum siding, stucco
wrought iron, chain link fences,
lead ed glass, and other 900 MHz
frequency items may inhibit or
prevent com mu ni ca tion between the
Handheld Remote and the Power
Center. To optimize communication,
install trans ceiv ers in a location that
minimizes interference.
WARNING
Potentially high voltages in AquaLink® Power Centers can create
dangerous electrical hazards, possibly causing death, serious injury or
property damage. Turn off power at the main circuit feeding the Power
Center to disconnect the Power Center from the system.
3.1 TRANSCEIVER J-BOX CONNECTION TO POWER
CENTER PCB
Low Voltage
Raceway
6’ Min.
To
Ground Level
Blower or Other Equipment
Low Voltage
Cable
Low Voltage
Knockouts with Heyco Fittings
High Voltage Raceway
High Voltage Knockouts
for Conduit
Transceiver J-Box
BOTTOM VIEW
8’ Min.
18-Channel RF Transceiver
R0686300
For AquaLink
®
20-Channel
Handheld Wireless Remote (P/N R0687300)
Technical Support
USA: 800.822.7933
AUS: 1800.688.552
3032401
FCC ID: RIR400121
IC: 10837A-400121
Rated: 10V DC
Input: 90 mA
MODEL NO. 8252
MADE IN CHINA
“A”
3 Yellow
1 Red
2 Black
4 Green
1/4”
6”
DETAIL “A”
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1. Turn off all power to the Power
Center.
2. Mount the Transceiver J-Box at
least 6’ above the ground and
8’ from air blowers that may be
nearby.
3. The Transceiver J-Box antenna
must point towards the sky.
4. Route the four conductor wire from
J-Box through the Heyco® tting
into the Power Center low voltage
raceway.
5. Open the door to the Power Center
and remove the dead panel.
6. Feed the four conductor wire into
the Power Center through the low
voltage raceway.
7. Trim excess wire.
8. Strip the cable jacket back 6”.
9. Strip the individual wires ¼”.
10. Connect the four conductor wire to
the red terminal bar on the Power
Center PCB.
11. Install the dead panel to the Power
Center.
12. Restore all power.
3.2 HANDHELD REMOTE INSTALLATION
1. Remove the Handheld Remote
from the packaging.
2. On the back of the Handheld
Remote, remove two (2) screws
that secure the cover for the battery
enclosure.
3. Install two (2) AA batteries. Ensure
that the polarity is correct.
4. Re-install the cover for the battery
enclosure and secure with the two
(2) screws removed in Step 2.
Two (2) AA Batteries
Battery
Enclosure
Handheld Remote
Back View
Cover
UM-3/R6/AA
UM-3/R6/AA
BATTERY
1.5V x 2
3.3 CHANGING THE FREQUENCY CHANNEL
If your AquaLink® Handheld
Remote system is operating at
undesignated times, another nearby
remote system may be using the
same or similar channel. To prevent
unintended operation, the channel
for your Handheld Remote system
can be changed. The Handheld
Remote and the Transceiver J-box
must be set to the same RF channel.
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3 sec.
SET RF CHANNEL
RF CHANNEL: 1
Use ARROW KEYS
to set the
RF CHANNEL.
Press SELECT to
continue.
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1. On the Handheld Remote, press
and hold both the UP and DOWN
arrows simultaneously for three (3)
seconds. The CHANNEL SETUP
screen will appear.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to
highlight the desired RF channel.
Then press SELECT.
3. When the RF channel is selected,
the following message appears on
the Remote display screen:
Set slide switch on J-Box PCB
to the LEARN MODE.
4. At the Transceiver J-box, remove
the cover to expose the PCB.
5. Slide the Learn Switch to ON.
6. On the Handheld Remote display
screen, a prompt will read:
Restore J-Box Slide Switch and
Press J-Box Reset Button.
7. Slide the Learn Switch inside the
Transceiver J-Box to OFF.
8. Press the Reset Button inside the
Transceiver J-Box
9. When complete the red and green
LEDs on the J-Box will blink
simultaneously.
MAIN CONNECTOR
RESET
D2
D3
LEARN
Y B RG
OFF ON
LEARN
OFF ON
Red LED
(Send)
PCB
Transceiver J-Box
Internal View
Green LED
(Receive)
Reset
Button
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POOL
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
AIR
78°
80°
POOL MODE
POOL HEATER
SPA MODE
SPA HEATER
MENU
EQUIPMENT ON/OFF
FRI 10:30 PM
Default Screen
Power Button
Toggle Remote On and Off
Hotkey 2
Programmable
Function Button
Down Button
Scroll or Set Value Down
Hotkey 1
Programmable
Function Button
Back Button
Return to Previous Screen
Select Button
Selects/Activates
Highlighted Item
Up Button
Scroll or Set Value Up
*Set Tranceiver closer to the
remote operation area
Signal Strength
GOOD
POOR*
Battery Strength
GOOD
REPLACE
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4.1 MENUS AND FUNCTIONS
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POOL
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
AIR
78°
80°
POOL MODE
POOL HEATER
SPA MODE
SPA HEATER
MENU
EQUIPMENT ON/OFF
FRI 10:30 PM
Activates heater and will heat
to pool set
temperature.
Temperature can
also be set manually
using the up and
down arrow buttons.
POOL MODE
Combination setting will
activate the following
equipment:
-Filter Pump
-Automatic Valves
(Rotate for pool return)
-Heater
(Will heat to set point for pool)
POOL HEATER
SPA MODE
Combination setting will
activate the following
equipment:
-Filter Pump
-Automatic Valves
(Rotate for spa return)
-Heater
(Will heat to set point for spa)
SPA HEATER
Activates heater and will heat
to spa set
temperature.
Temperature can
also be set manually
using the up and
down arrow buttons.
POOL HEAT
ENABLED
SET TO 80°F
Use ARROW KEYS
to set values.
SPA HEAT
ENABLED
SET TO 104°F
Use ARROW KEYS
to set values.
If the Wireless Handheld Remote is part of an AquaLink PDA system; addition-
al setup and programming options are available from the remote user interface
(UI).
If the Wireless Handheld remote is part of an AquaLink RS or Z4 system, setup
and programming will need to be performed from the system UI. The Wireless
Handheld Remote can then be used to activate and deactivate the equipment,
programs and settings.
For complete details please see:
-AquaLink PDA manual H0572300
-AquaLink RS OneTouch manual 6593
-AquaLink Z4 manual H0386600
Copies can be obtained by visiting www.zodiacpoolsystems.com or by contact-
ing technical support at 1-800-822-7933.
4.1.1 POOL MODE/SPA MODE
This combination setting will start
the lter pump at the appropriate
speed and rotate automatic valves
to the correct return. If SET TEMP
has been enabled the heater will also
engage and heat the pool or spa to
the temperature set point.
4.1.2 POOL HEATER/SPA HEATER
Activates or deactivates heater.
When heater is active, water
will be heated to temperature set
point established for the pool or
spa. The temperatures can also be
adjusted manually using the arrow
keys to adjust the temperature value
up or down.
ZODIAC® is a registered trademark of Zodiac International,
S.A.S.U., used under license. All trademarks referenced
herein are the property of their respective owners.
©2015 Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. H0511400_REVD
Zodiac Pool Systems Canada, Inc.
2115 South Service Road West, Unit 3
Oakville, ON L6L 5W2
1.888.647.4004 | www.ZodiacPoolSystems.ca
Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
2620 Commerce Way, Vista, CA 92081
1.800.822.7933 | www.ZodiacPoolSystems.com
DATE OF INSTALLATION _________________________________________
INSTALLER INFORMATION _______________________________________
INITIAL PRESSURE GAUGE READING
(WITH CLEAN FILTER) ___________________________________________
PUMP MODEL __________________ HORSEPOWER ______________
FILTER MODEL _________________
CONTROL PANEL MODELSERIAL NUMBER _________________________
NOTES: _______________________________________________________
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