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Timers Menu
The Timers Menu allows you to set all timeclock and countdown timers which control the automatic
operation of your pool/spa system.
Each timeclock has a single on/off program per day. All of the timeclocks are setup (Configuration Menu)
either as “all days” or “weekends/weekdays”. If “weekends/weekdays” are selected, you will need to
program on times for both weekdays and weekends and off times for both weekdays and weekends, even
if you want them to be the same. All times are adjusted in 15 minute increments (9:00A, 9:15A, 9:30A,
etc.). If you program the on time equal to the off time (“10:00A to 10:00A”) the output will NEVER turn
on. If you want to disable a timeclock, you can set the on time equal to the off time and you will notice the
times disappear and the display simply shows “Off”. If, at a later time, you wish to re-activate the timeclock,
simply press either the “+” or “-” buttons to go back to a normal timeclock programming display.
The Countdown timer is programmed in increments of 5 minutes from “Manual On/Off” (0 minutes) to a
maximum of “21:00” (21 hours). When “Manual On/Off” is displayed, the countdown timer is disabled
and the output will be manually controlled. When a countdown timer is equal or greater than “0:05”,
pressing the appropriate output button will turn the output on and start the timer. Pressing the button again
will turn the output off or, when the programmed time has elapsed, the output will automatically turn off.
For one speed pumps, this is the first filter timeclock and will determine the normal hours of
filtration for the pool. For pool/spa combination systems with spillover enabled, the valves
will automatically switch to spillover mode at the start of the filtration period. For all other
systems, the valves will switch to the pool-only position. Refer to the text above for general
notes regarding timeclock programming.
For two speed or variable speed pumps, this setting will be the period of time when the pump
runs at high speed (the word “Filter T1” in the display will be replaced with “Filter Hi”).
There is a separate timeclock for the low speed operation (see “Filter T2” below). If the high
speed and low speed periods overlap, then the pump will operate in low speed during the
overlap period.
There are several reasons the filter pump may be running at times other than the timeclock
period set above. These include super-chlorination, spa operation, manual operation, heater
cooldown, freeze protection and “solar-extend”.
For one speed pumps, this is the second filter timeclock
Set Day and Time
Wednesday 10:37P
Adjust time setting
Move between start and stop times & to previous/next menu item
Filter T1-all
8:30A to 4:00P
Filter T1-wkend
8:30A to 4:00P
Filter T1-wkday
8:30A to 4:00P
Adjust time setting
Adjust time setting
Move between start and stop times & to previous/next menu item
Move between start and stop times & to previous/next menu item
Set Day and Time
Wednesday 10:37P
Adjust time setting
Move between start and stop times & to previous/next menu item
Filter T2
8:30A to 4:00P
-all
Filter T2-wkend
8:30A to 4:00P
Filter T2-wkday
8:30A to 4:00P
Adjust time setting
Adjust time setting
Move between start and stop times & to previous/next menu item
Move between start and stop times & to previous/next menu item
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Solar Priority
If both “Solar Control” and “Heater Control” are enabled, the Solar Priority feature will keep
the conventional heater off whenever solar heat is available. This provides the most cost
effective way of heating the pool. When solar heat is not available, the conventional heater
will operate normally.
Allow Low Speed
This menu only appears if the pool filter is configured for 2-speed or variable speed operation.
During default operation, high speed mode is used whenever the solar heater is on. If Allow
Low Speed is enabled, low speed pump operation will be allowed during solar heating except
for the first 3 minutes after solar heat turns on.
Lights Pump Spd
Settings Menu
Select between Settings Menu (default) and the desired pump speed
only if filter pump is set to variable
and relay type is set to standard
Move to previous/next configuration menu
Lights Config.
+ to view/change
Lights Function
Manual On/Off
Lights Relay
Standard
Push to access Lights options
Rotates between
Manual On/Off (default), Countdown Timer,
Low Speed- Filter, Timeclock, Solar, and Super Chlorinate
Toggle between Standard (default) and Dimmer
Move to previous/next configuration menu
Move to next menu item
Move to next menu item or previous/next configuration menu
Lights Interlock
Disable
Lights Freeze
Disable
Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Lights Interlock
Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Lights Freeze
Move to next menu item
Move to next menu item or previous/next configuration menu
f
super chlorinate, and low speed
or all functions except dimmer relay, solar
f
super chlorinate, and low speed
or all functions except dimmer relay,
for manual on/off, countdown
timer and timeclock functions
Lights Function
Although designated as the “Lights” output, the function of the lights relay is similar to the
aux1 and aux2 relays. If pool lights are wired to the lights relay, some options including Solar
function, Low Speed of a 2-Speed Filter Pump, Lights Interlock and Lights Freeze Protection
will not be necessary and should be disabled. If no pool lights are used, the lights relay can
be used to control other pool devices that may require these options. The function of each
option is shown below.
Manual On/Off (default)—the lights relay will alternate between turning on and off when
the LIGHTS button is pressed. There is no automatic control logic.
Countdown Timer—the lights relay will turn on when the LIGHTS button is pressed. The
lights relay will turn off automatically after a programmed time (see Timers Menu in Operation
Manual). The LIGHTS button can also be used to turn the output off.
Low Speed of a 2-speed Filter Pump – the ECOMMAND 4 will turn on the lights relay
whenever the low speed operation of the filter pump is required. It is very important that the
“2-speed” filter pump option be selected under the “Filter Config.” Menu for proper operation.
Timeclock – the lights relay will turn-on and turn-off at the times set for the lights timeclock
in the Timers Menu (see Timers Menu in Operation Manual). The LIGHTS button can also
be used to turn the output on and off.
Solar – the lights relay can operate a solar booster pump which will turn on when the filter
pump is running and solar heat is available and the water is less than the desired temperature
setting. It is important to note that “Solar Control” must be enabled in the “Solar Config.”
menu for proper operation to occur.
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