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™ SolarTouch Solar Controller System Installation and User’s Guide Water 60F Target Temp 80F IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SolarTouch Solar Controller Installation and User’s Guide...
SolarTouch Control Panel................. 2 Using the SolarTouch Control Buttons............. 3 SolarTouch Main Status Screens..............3 Temperature Control..................4 Normal Operating Mode................... 4 SolarTouch Menus (Main Menu - Advanced Menu)......... 5 Heating......................6 Cooling......................6 Freeze Protect....................7 Manual Mode....................8 Default Settings (Erase EEPROM)..............
Safety Instructions. Wiring should only be performed by a qualified professional. Risk of Electric Shock. Install at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from inside wall of pool using nonmetallic plumbing. SolarTouch Solar Controller Installation and User’s Guide...
(used for water and solar). SolarTouch maximizes available solar heat by monitoring the temperature of both the solar collectors and the pool water. When the pool calls for heat, and solar is...
Enter button: This button has the following functions: • During normal operation, when SolarTouch is displaying Water Temp, Target Temp and Solar Heat ON/OFF setting. Press and release the Enter button to view current Water and Solar Temperature.
For service purposes, the SolarTouch solar system can disable Heating, Cooling and Freeze Protect. Press and hold the Enter button to disable the system. The display shows “SolarTouch Disabled”. Press and hold the Enter button again to enable the SolarTouch system.
Effective solar heat depends on the solar and water temperature and the start and stop differentials, then SolarTouch will rotate the positive 3-way valve and turn on the solar booster pump or increase the RPM’s if an IntelliFlo or IntelliPro pump is present. This allows the water to flow to the solar collectors.
Program 3 is assigned for freeze protect (see page 10). Heating The SolarTouch system can heat the pool or spa by circulating water through the solar panels. Heating must be ENABLED in the Heating Menu. The initial factory default setting is "Enabled." The Start and Stop temperature differentials for solar water heating are adjustable.
Cooling The SolarTouch system can cool the pool/spa by circulating water through the solar panels when the solar controller is at a lower temperature than the pool/spa water (typically at night). Cooling must be enabled in the Cooling Menu. The default setting is “Disabled.”...
IntelliPro and Valve Actuator are turned off. If an IntelliFlo pump is connected and communicating with SolarTouch, RPM will change and resume to the timed program set speed (RPM). This could take up to one minute. The pump is not being controlled by SolarTouch at this time.
While in manual mode, each relay will stay in any state set by the user as long as they stay in Manual Mode. SolarTouch Relays: When exiting Manual Mode, all relays are turned off, and then set to the previously save settings.
Check toggle switch at rear of actuator. Actuator should be in position 1 or 2. • Check or replace fuse 1A5 (1.5 A) on SolarTouch controller circuit board if necessary (see page 19). Note: For SolarTouch ERROR conditions, see page 10.
IntelliFlo/IntelliPro Variable Speed (8 programmable time clocks - P/N 011018 VS 3050. • IntelliPro Variable Speed (8 programmable time clocks, P/N P6E6VS4H-209L). IntelliFlo/IntelliPro Pumps not recommended for use with SolarTouch Controller • IntelliFlo/IntelliPro VF 3.2 Kilowatts (P/N 011012) • IntelliPro VS+SVRS (P/N P6E6XS4H-209L) •...
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The SolarTouch Controller communicates with the IntelliFlo/IntelliPro “Variable Speed” pumps via a two conductor RS-485 communication cable (P/N 350122) which is connected to the COM PORT on the SolarTouch controller circuit board (see wiring diagram on page 19). When using a Variable Speed pump with SolarTouch, set the desired speed at the pump from the Ext.
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Note: Set freeze protection RPM’s the same as solar heating to ensure proper flow. Adjusting IntelliFlo or IntelliPro Pump Preset Speeds Be sure the pump is powered on and the green power LED is on. SolarTouch supports one IntelliFlo or IntelliPro pump assigned to pump ADDRESS 1. The IntelliFlo pump must be in "Running Schedules"...
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Using IntelliFlo or IntelliPro pumps for daily filtering When using an IntelliFlo or IntelliPro Variable Speed or IntelliFlo VF pump connected to SolarTouch, an external 24 hour time clock for daily pool filtering is not required . These pumps have built-in programs to schedule daily pool filtering.
High Voltage Connections BEFORE OPENING THE FRONT PANEL OF THE SOLARTOUCH TO ACCESS THE HIGH VOLTAGE COMPARTMENT AND LOW VOLTAGE COMPARTMENT, SWITCH THE MAIN POWER OFF INTO THE HOME AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX, AND UNPLUG THE MAIN POWER CORD TO THE SOLARTOUCH CONTROLLER.
HIGH VOLTAGE SIDE LOW VOLTAGE SIDE For AC input For low voltage Power conductors Conductors 1” Grommet for low voltage wires (solar collector and pool/spa Bottom of SolarTouch Controller Enclosure water temperature sensors, motorized valves) SolarTouch Solar Controller Installation and User’s Guide...
• Use the 1” grommet low voltage opening located on the lower right side of the SolarTouch controller enclosure for the temperature sensor wires. For connection information (see page 19). CAUTION All of the electrical wiring methods and materials used to complete...
The high voltage wiring section is located inside the SolarTouch Controller enclosure on the right side. The SolarTouch Controller can be connected either to 120 VAC or 220 VAC. The Controller should be wired to receive continuous power (connect directly to sub-panel).
Controller Circuit Board Connections The SolarTouch controller circuit board is mounted onto the back of the enclosure. The circuit provides the voltage connections to switch the solar booster pump, cleaner pump, solar valve actuators, connections for temperature sensors and connections for communication with an IntelliFlo or IntelliPro pump via RS-485 communication cable.
Set the filter pump time clock accordingly. Note: Remember to turn SolarTouch OFF before back washing your filter. Wait 20 minutes after the filter back washing has been completed before turning ON SolarTouch. If pool cleaner protection has been added to the system, the pool cleaner pump motor should be activated whenever the pool cleaner timer is on.
Route the wire up through the grommet on the bottom of the enclosure to the SolarTouch circuit board (see page 19). At the SolarTouch enclosure, cut off the excess wire and the strip conductors ¼ inch. Insert the sensor wires into the WATER SENSOR screw terminals (JP1 Pool) on right-side of the SolarTouch circuit board (see page 19).
It is recommended that the solar panels are mounted in a way that gravity will allow draining whenever the filter pump is not on. Water 60F Target Temp 80F Communication Cable (P/N 350122) POOL FILTER PUMP SolarTouch Solar Controller Installation and User’s Guide...
Solar systems use 10k ohm thermistor sensors. When the solar sensor is disconnected from the SolarTouch Controller system, the sensor will read 10k ohm ww at 77º F (25ºC). Refer to the following table for the resistance at other temperatures. An accurate reading should give a temperature setting that is accurate to ±0.2º...
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