SMART Controllers

Smart Controllers include the Pentair IntelliCenter®, Pentair EasyTouch®, Pentair IntelliTouch®, Jandy AquaLink®, etc.

 

NOTICE

Failure to heed the following may result in damage to equipment.

 

  • Do not use an electric heater connection on external controllers for heat pump wiring. This can cause damage to external controllers, heat pumps, and pad equipment. This damage is NOT covered by warranty.
  • The wire size connecting the external controller to the heat pump must be 22-gauge, 2-conductor, low-voltage wire.
  • Use the two middle data lines on the external controller's standard communication port (RS-485). Do not use the outside power or ground connection on the port.

 

External Controller Communication Port

Wire Connections

  1. Deactivate power to heat pump and external controller.
  2. Remove electrical access panels on the heat pump and external controller.
  3. Route 22-gauge, 2-conductor, low-voltage wires from the external controller communication port (com port) to the low voltage side of the heat pump's electrical enclosure. Do not use the power or ground wire.

 

Figure 2

  1. Connect control wires to the heat pump's "Port B" of the control board as indicated. See Figure 2 and Figure 3.
    • It is OK to double up wires at the external controller connection if necessary.
    • If, for example, the external controller is using the data port for an indoor controller, add wires to the existing configuration. Connectors can be removed from terminals for ease in connecting wires. See Figure 4.

 

Typically a smart controller will have four (4) wires for interfacing with the heat pump. The power and ground (usually the 1st and 4th wire) are not used.

Figure 3

Figure 4

 

  1. If dip-switch settings are required, configure them on the external controller now.

DANGER

Failure to heed the following will result in injury or death.

 

  • Deactivate power to the external controller while setting dip-switches

Example - Jandy AquaLink® :

This external controller has dip switches. Confirm they are properly positioned to operate a heat pump.

  • Set dip-switch "S2" #1 to "ON". The solar option is to be used for the heat pump.
  • Check Jandy documentation for any further dip switch settings.

 

  1. If additional sensors are required on the external controller, install them on the external controller now.

Example - Pentair EasyTouch® and Pentair IntelliTouch® :

Some controllers require an additional sensor be connected to the external controller's power supply circuit board at the solar connection point. The sensor is not used but will show an error if not connected.

 

  1. Reinstall electrical access panels on both the heat pump and external controller.
  2. Reactivate power to heat pump and external controller.
  3. Configure the heat pump to accept external controller signal.

Configure for Smart Controller

 

 

IF UNIT IS ASLEEP,

SWIPE TO WAKE UP

 

A

PRESS MENU

BUTTON

 

B

USE ARROWS TO

"SYSTEM"

 

C

PRESS "ENTER"

 

 

D

USE ARROWS TO

"ADVANCED"

 

E

PRESS "ENTER"

 

 

1

USE ARROWS TO

"EXTERNAL CONTROL"

 

2

ENTER TO SELECT

 

 

3

ARROWS TO MODE

 

 

4

ENTER TO EDIT

 

 

5

ARROWS TO

"SMART"

 

6

ENTER TO SAVE

 

 

7

USE ARROWS TO SET

LOCAL ADDRESS

 

8

ENTER TO SAVE

 

 

9

CONFIRM OK TO CLEAR

ANY EXISTING SETUPS

 

Please note:

This action will wipe all previous settings in favor of the new configuration. This includes external controller settings, optional device settings, groups, equipment, schedules, and site specific settings. Additional site specific settings may need to be put in place.

The system will restart. If successful, the heat pump should now display "Under Remote Control".

 

 

  1. If after 45 seconds, the heat pump displays a "SMART COMM FAULT":
    1. Confirm dip switches - If external controller uses dip switches, confirm switches are in the correct position. Otherwise, proceed to confirm wiring.
      1. Deactivate power to the external controller.
      2. Remove access panel on external controller.
      3. Check the external controller manual for proper dip switch positioning and confirm dip switches.
      4. Reinstall electrical access panel.
      5. Reactivate power to the controller.
      6. If the fault persists, proceed to confirm wiring.
    1. Confirm wiring - Confirm wires are oriented properly on the heat pump's "Port B" of the control board.
      1. Deactivate power to heat pump and external controller.
      2. Remove the access panel on the heat pump.
      3. Reverse wires on "Port B".
      4. Reinstall electrical access panel.
      1. Reactivate power to the controller.
      2. Reactivate power to the heat pump.
    2. If fault continues to occur, check with the manufacturer of the external controller for additional advice on using a heat pump with the controller.
  2. After establishing a connection from the external controller to the heat pump, further programming will be required at the external controller.
    • See external controller manuals or contact installer or manufacturer of that product.