Overview - Hayward VS Omni Installation Manual

HL-CHEM ORP & pH Sensing Kit for monitoring and controlling pool chemistry (requires
GLX-FLO flow switch)
HL-CHEM4-ACID Liquid acid feeder (requires GLX-FLO flow switch)
HL-CHEM4-CHLOR Liquid chlorine feeder (requires GLX-FLO flow switch)
CL200 Chlorine tablet feeder
AQR940/AQR925 Aqua Rite chlorine generator (requires HLAQRPCB)
The Hayward VS Omni is a web enabled pool automation control with a convenient touchscreen
interface. Automatically and remotely control the pumps, a heaters, valve actuators, pool and yard
lighting, pool chemistry equipment and more. The VS Omni offers the next generation of technology
to manage pool/spa equipment, allowing communication to web connected computers and mobile
devices. You can now conveniently monitor your pool/spa and change settings anytime, and from
anywhere.
Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install, configure or operate this unit. A
Quick Start guide may have also been included to offer concise information specific to your equip-
ment.
Features
The standard Hayward VS Omni offers the following functionality:
• controls up to 3 variable speed pumps* (VSPs) for pool/spa filtration and water features
• controls up to 3 Smart Relays to turn on/off single speed pumps, pool lights, yard lights, water
features, chemical dispensers and more
• controls up to two valve actuators allowing you to manage two bodies of water (both pool and
spa) or can be used for water features, cleaners, solar heating, etc.
• controls one conventional heater (electric heat pump or gas) and optional solar heater (for single
body of water applications only)
• inputs for up to 3 temperature sensors or external input devices
• built-in wireless to connect to the home's router/access point (Ethernet port provided for optional
wired connection)
• optional flow switch used to protect pool equipment by detecting water flow
• controls an optional Sense and Dispense module (HL-CHEM) which monitors the pool's pH and
ORP and can dispense acid for pH control and chlorine for ORP control (requires additional equip-
ment)
• controls an optional Hayward Aqua Rite salt chlorinator. If controlled by the VS Omni, the Aqua
Rite must have a HLAQRPCB communication board installed
Optional accessories (page 3) can expand the functionality of the VS Omni. Determine your needs
and select the necessary accessories before you begin the installation.
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