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OWNER'S MANUAL
PL Series EXP – Expansion Module
Patented Technology
Patent Technology Numbers:
Australia No. 2003240282
Canada No. 2,483,477
France No. FR 1 511 976
Germany No. 603 28 601.1-08
New Zealand No. 537012
Spain No. EP 1 511 976
Switzerland No. CH 1 511 976
UK No. UK 1 511 976
USA No. 7,988,916
IMPORTANT
Read this manual carefully before operating your Pool Lab EXP
Before use ensure the unit is securely mounted as per the INSTALLATION GUIDE in this
manual, with the outlet sockets facing DOWNWARDS.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Manufactured by Poolpower Australia Pty Ltd
Factory 1b, 39-45 Susan Street
ELTHAM, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA 3095
rev. 5
email:
service@poolpower.com.au

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  • Page 1 UK No. UK 1 511 976 USA No. 7,988,916 IMPORTANT Read this manual carefully before operating your Pool Lab EXP Before use ensure the unit is securely mounted as per the INSTALLATION GUIDE in this manual, with the outlet sockets facing DOWNWARDS.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PACKAGE CONTENTS......................3 EXTRAS – SOLD SEPARATELY........................ 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................5 Health and Hypothermia Warnings......................5 INTRODUCTION........................6 INSTALLATION GUIDE......................7 INSTALLATION SCHEMATIC........................7 MOUNTING LOCATION..........................8 Mounting on Brick or Masonry Wall - Example..................9 LOW VOLTAGE WIRING........................... 10 ELECTRICAL POWER CONNECTION..................... 10 TEMPERATURE SENSORS........................

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS Description Image EXP – Expansion Module (EXP5 shown) Water Temperature Sensor Kit Includes: Water Temperature Sensor with 3m lead, gear clamp and 8mm drill bit NOTE: 2 x additional sensors are required for solar control function – sold separately. Mounting Fastener kit...

  • Page 4: Extras - Sold Separately

    EXTRAS – SOLD SEPARATELY Pool and Spa Combination systems require a “SPA FLOW SWITCH” to be fitted to the spa suction line. This is so that the system is able to determine which body of water is being treated by the chlorinator. It is also required for the solar, heater and automatic valve actuator functions to operate correctly.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ➔ Read all sections of this owner's manual before installing or operating the equipment ➔ Do not allow children or any unqualified person to operate or perform any maintenance on this equipment. ➔ Always ensure free chlorine level is maintained above 1.0ppm and avoid free chlorine levels above 3.0ppm ➔...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    9 x 240V, 10 Amp outlet sockets. The maximum total load of the connected equipment is 20 Amps. Flexible configuration options allow the Pool Lab EXP to adapt to almost any residential or small commercial pool and spa configuration.

  • Page 7: Installation Guide

    INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION SCHEMATIC The following schematic diagram shows an example of a typical installation. This example shows a pool and spa combination with a gas heater and integrated solar. The ASP must be mounted before any heaters or solar equipment, and after the filter. The ASP must be mounted before the chlorine cell, and before the acid injection point.

  • Page 8: Mounting Location

    AN/NZS 3000:2000. As a general rule for swimming pools, the Pool Lab units must be mounted at least 3.5 meters away from the inside edge of the pool to be clear of the pool zones, and at least 45cm above the ground to protect the outlet sockets from water being splashed up from the ground.

  • Page 9: Mounting On Brick Or Masonry Wall - Example

    Mounting on Brick or Masonry Wall - Example Use the stencil provided to mark the top 2x hole locations. Avoid locating holes • near the edge of bricks or in mortar joints where possible. Ensure the holes are level with each other. Use a hammer drill with a 6.5mm masonry bit, and drill holes to a depth of at least •...

  • Page 10: Low Voltage Wiring

    20 Amp manual reset circuit breaker. The Pool Lab EXP module is intended to be powered at all times. Power should only be turned off when the system is not in use for an extended period of time.

  • Page 11: Heater Connection

    2 x 24VAC valve actuator motors mounted on compatible valves which are sold separately. Some examples of valve actuator motors that are directly compatible with the Pool Lab EXP module are: Hayward Goldline GVA-24, Pentair CVA24, or Jandy JVA 2444 Valve Actuators.

  • Page 12: Auxiliary Equipment

    AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT Power outlet sockets are provided at the bottom of the unit for connection to auxiliary equipment. Each connected auxiliary must be configured to suit it's application before use. Care must be taken to ensure the combined current of connected equipment does not exceed the circuit breaker rating.

  • Page 13: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Once the Pool Lab Chlorinator has detected that the Pool Lab EXP is connected, the menu system will show additional options relating to your EXP configuration and settings. For your connected equipment to operate as intended, it is important that all configuration items are set to suit your system prior to use.

  • Page 14: Authority Level

    Authority Level Most system configuration items are protected against accidental changes with a user AUTHORITY level. Before you can change any system configuration items, you must first set the AUTHORITY level to “INST” (INSTALLER). 1. From the SYSTEM CONFIG menu (see previous page), navigate to AUTHORITY using the UP &...

  • Page 15: Pool And Spa Volumes

    Pool and Spa Volumes The Pool Lab EXP uses the pool and spa volumes to determine if you have a pool only, spa only, or a pool and spa combination system. For systems where a Pool Lab ASP is installed these volumes are also used to calculate chlorine and acid deliveries as well as delivery safety limits.

  • Page 16: Heater Configuration

    Heater Configuration The Pool Lab EXP includes an integrated heater controller with optional cool down timer and auto off at midnight feature. 1. From the SYSTEM CONFIG menu, navigate to HEATER CONFIG using the UP & DOWN buttons, then press VIEW...

  • Page 17: Solar Configuration

    Solar Configuration The Pool Lab EXP includes an integrated solar controller with an optional economy mode feature that will prioritize solar heating over the primary heater when solar heat is available. See next page for details. 1. From the SYSTEM CONFIG menu, navigate to SOLAR CONFIG using the UP &...
  • Page 18 SOLAR POOL (YES / NO) For non-isolated solar systems such as retro-fit / solar boost pump or valve operated solar, this will allow the solar heating system to operate when the system is in POOL mode. For ISOLATED solar systems this will allow the solar heating system to heat the pool in either POOL or SPA mode, and the solar controller will be bound to the pool set temperature.

  • Page 19: Auxiliary Configuration

    Auxiliary Configuration The Pool Lab EXP Auxilliary outputs can be configured for general purpose switching, or be bound to one of several pre-set functions (see next page for details). Alternatively outputs can also be disabled completely. 1. From the SYSTEM CONFIG menu, navigate to AUX CONFIG using the UP &...
  • Page 20 AUX[x] (multiple options – see below) Each auxiliary output can be configured to one of the following functions: DISABLED: Output disabled, and associated controls hidden. ENABLE: General purpose output with timer and ON - OFF – AUTO control. SOLAR: Solar pump output controlled by the integrated solar controller. HEATER: Heater output controlled by the integrated heater controller.

  • Page 21: Valve Configuration

    Valve Configuration The Pool Lab EXP can control up to 4 automated flow control valves. Valve outputs 1 and 2 have a fixed configuration, and will always operate as pool / spa suction and return flow control valves. Valve ouptuts 3 & 4 can be configured for general purpose flow control, or be bound to one of several pre-set functions (see next page for details).
  • Page 22 VLV[x] (Multiple options – see below) Valve 3 and Valve 4 can be configured to one of the following functions: DISABLED: Valve disabled, and associated controls hidden. ENABLE: General purpose valve with timer and P1 - P2 – AUTO control. SOLAR: Solar flow diverter valve controlled by the integrated solar controller.

  • Page 23: User Preferences - Settings

    USER PREFERENCES - SETTINGS User preferences can be changed at any time via the menu system on your Pool Lab Salt Chlorinator. With a Pool Lab EXP connected and pool and/or spa heating configured in the SYSTEM CONFIG menu, additional settings for setting the pool and spa temperatures will appear in the SETTINGS menu.

  • Page 24: Pool Temperature

    Pool Temperature Use the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the value between 0 – 40°C (default setting 25). This temperature limit will be used for gas and solar heating when the system is in POOL mode. In the case of an ISOLATED solar system that always returns water to the pool, this temperature limit will be used for solar heating in both POOL and SPA modes.

  • Page 25: Operating Guide

    OPERATING GUIDE Once setup and configuration is complete, controls for the EXP module outputs will be available in the top level views. These are accessed by pressing the VIEW button from the HOME VIEW. AUXILIARY CONTROLS See below for a complete list of top level views and associated controls. Views available will depend on your system configuration.
  • Page 26 TOP LEVEL VIEW BUTTON FUNCTIONS AUX1 – AUX9 Press VIEW to advance to the next view Press MODE to toggle AUTO/ON/OFF AUX1 MODE Press UP or DOWN to set timers auto on OFF > Press BACK to return to the HOME VIEW Requires AUX[x] enabled VALVE3 –...
  • Page 27 TOP LEVEL VIEW BUTTON FUNCTIONS Infloor Press VIEW to advance to the next view Press MODE to toggle AUTO/ON/OFF INFLOOR Press UP or DOWN to set timers AUTO on off > Press BACK to return to the HOME VIEW Requires at least one AUX and/or VALVE configured as INFLOOR Cleaner Press VIEW to advance to the next view...

  • Page 28: Auxiliary Timers

    AUXILIARY TIMERS Each auxiliary (AUX1, AUX2, AUX3...etc.), valve (VALVE3 and VALVE4) and each grouped output (POOL LIGHTS, SPA LIGHTS, etc.) has an associated timer for operation in AUTO mode. To access the timer for an AUX, VALVE, or group: 1. From the HOME VIEW, press the VIEW button until the AUX/VALVE/Group you wish to alter the timer for is shown.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM / POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION DISPLAY MESSAGE Display Message: Poor connection or failed Check connections at “TEMP SENSOR ERR” temperature sensor, broken terminal block. or damaged temperature followed by one of the next sensor wires etc. Check sensors with an ohms three messages (see below) meter.

  • Page 30: Warranty Information

    – Where used for a purpose other than described in this manual – Use of non-genuine components, reagents or indicators – Use of chemicals or optional equipment not authorised for use by Pool Lab – Where immediate action has not been taken to rectify a problem * Maintenance items include the acid dosing system squeeze tube, rollers, injection point non-return valve and fume-stop cap components.

  • Page 31: Notes

    NOTES...

This manual is also suitable for:

Pl exp5

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