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- Page 1 TechBook in.k500 intuitive color keypad Full color control Compact Versatile...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
in.k500 TechBook Table of contents Warnings 2 Introduction 3 Overview 4 - ink500 keypad layout 4 - ink500 dimensions 4 Installation 5 - Installation of ink500 5 - Drilling template 6 - Installation notes 7 - Connecting ink500 keypad to the spa pack 7 ... -
Page 3: Warnings
thERE ARE nO uSER SERvICEABlE PARtS InSIDE •thIS unIt ShOulD BE InStAllED On A ClEAn FlAt SuRFACE • t hE gASKEt On thE BACK OF thE unIt WIll PREvEnt WAtER InFIltRAtIOn InSIDE, BEhInD thE MOuntED SuRFACE IF thE gASKEt IS DAMAgED, SEAl thE BACK OF thE unIt WIth SIlICOnE tO AvOID Any lEAKAgE BEhInD thE MOuntED SuRFACE • t hIS unIt MuSt BE MOuntED On thE OutSIDE EDgE OF thE SPA SEE InStAllAtIOn SECtIOn FOR DEtAIlS • thE BACK OF thIS unIt ShOulD nOt BE EnClOSED In A WAy thAt CAuSES WAtER tO COllECt SEE InStAllAtIOn SECtIOn FOR DEtAIlS * hAZARDOuS COnDItIOn: A COnDItIOn thAt IS POtEntIAlly DAMAgIng AnD/OR DAngEROuS tO thE OPERAtOR OR SuRROunDIngS thIS InCluDES, But IS nOt lIMItED tO: FIRE, FlOODIng OR OthER WAtER DAMAgE, DIElECtRIC BREAKDOWnS (PRESEnCE OF hIgh vOltAgE), EtC MAINTENANCE If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself Return it to your dealer or service station for servicing ACCESSORY PARTS Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not securely install the unit in place this may cause parts to become loose resulting in hazards or product failure DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT the appliance (or the product) must be disposed of separately in accordance with the local waste disposal legislation in force Compatible spa controllers: inxm2, inxe, inyt, inyj and inye with compatible software revision Aeware®, gecko®, and their respective logos are Registered trademarks of gecko Alliance group ink500™, inxm2™, inxe™, inyt™, inye™, inyj™, intune™, instream™ and intherm™, and their respective logos are trademarks of gecko Alliance group All other product or company names that may be mentioned in this publication are tradenames, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners... -
Page 4: Introduction
in.k500 TechBook Introduction ink500 intuitive color keypad the ink500 is built with all the great features you've come to love in the ink800, but in a smaller package It is discreet, compact, and unobtrusively beautiful Save space without losing out on function... -
Page 5: Overview
in.k500 TechBook Overview in.k500 keypad layout Key 1 up Settings light Key Mode Down Selection lights Key 2 *Functions for keys 1 and 2 will depend on your system's low level configuration in.k500 dimensions 333" (8446 mm) 716" (18174 mm) 195" (4951 mm) -
Page 6: Installation
in.k500 TechBook Installation Installation of in.k500 gasket with or without adhesive Optional wing nuts and spacers to install the ink500, use the drilling template provided in this section Determine the mounting location and stick the template on chosen location Cut out an opening according to the template Clean the installation surface and peel the adhesive gasket from the back of the keypad Insert keypad and align it correctly, then ensure it is properly glued by gently pressing evenly on the entire surface... -
Page 7: Drilling Template
in.k500 TechBook Installation Drilling template 2.625" 66.68mm 6.750" 171.45mm 6.250" 158.75mm R0.900" 22.86mm R0.250" 6.35mm... -
Page 8: Installation Notes
in.k500 TechBook Installation Installation notes vent hole on back of keypad should not be blocked the back of the ink500 should not be enclosed where water can gather, but instead cut out ink500 must be installed on the outside edge of the hot tub, so that it is not subject to moisture trapped by the cover Connecting in.k500 keypad to the spa pack Main keypad ink500 to connect the ink500 keypad, simply insert its inlink connector into the appropriate keypad connector of the pack enclosure (as illustrated) ... -
Page 9: Installation Errors
in.k500 TechBook Installation Installation errors upon connecting the ink500 to the spa pack you may see one of the following error messages: Please follow the instructions in the message or contact your dealer for more information Power-up message the ink500 keypad does not store the date & time When the ink500 starts up after a power loss a message will prompt the user to reprogram the date and time note: With the ink500 equipped with a real-time clock (RtC): If the power was lost for few hours, this message will not appear... -
Page 10: Connecting The InStream And InTune To The Spa Pack
in.k500 TechBook Connecting the in.stream and in.tune to the spa pack See Factory reset/Audio configuration section for details on setting up audio in.stream use the adapter cable (Part # 9920-400976) to connect the instream to the CO port of the spa pack in.tune use the adapter cable (Part # 9920-400976) to connect the intune to the CO port of the spa pack... -
Page 11: Keypad Functions
in.k500 TechBook Keypad functions Power Press any button to turn the keypad on After 30 minutes without activity it will shut off Main screen the main screen gives you access to your accessories and water temperature At the bottom of the screen you will see any error or maintenance messages that are present Start or stop accessories to start or stop an accessory, press the associated button Icons will become animated when their accessory is turned on , and inanimate when turned off Icons on the screen will reflect the speed or state of the devices running on your spa When an accessory has more than two states, press the button until it reaches the desired state ... -
Page 12: Water Temperature
in.k500 TechBook Keypad functions Water temperature the temperature shown at the top of the screen is the current water temperature use the up and Down buttons to set the desired temperature the set point will appear in blue at the bottom After 3 seconds without any change to the set temperature value, the keypad will resume the normal display of messages When the set value is lower than the current temperature Cooling to xxx will appear When the set value is higher than the current temperature, heating to xxx will be indicated normally there is a short delay before the heating starts, during which heating Suspended is indicated Settings From the home page you can access the Settings , where you will find: • Water care • Audio (if installed) • Standby (version 600 only) • Maintenance (version 7 00 and higher) • Date & time • ... -
Page 13: Water Care
in.k500 TechBook Keypad functions Water care the Water Care section will help you set up your ideal filtration and heating settings Choose from Away, Beginner, Energy Savings, Super Energy Savings , and Weekender , depending on your need use light key to choose your setting A checkmark will appear on the selected icon to confirm In Economy mode, the set point will be reduced by 20°F*, which means that the heating system will not be engaged unless the temperature falls to 20°F below the spa's set temperature *Default pack value Water care modes Away: In this mode the spa will always be in economy; the set point will be reduced by 20° F* Beginner: the spa will never be in economy mode and will be filtering according to the pack's low level configuration Energy Savings: the spa will be in economy mode during the peak hours of the day and resume normal mode on the weekend* Super Energy Savings: the spa will always be in economy mode during peak hours, every day of the week* Weekender: the spa will be in economy mode from Monday to Friday, and will run normally on the weekend* *Filtration will be reduced when the economy mode is active... -
Page 14: Modifying Schedules 13
in.k500 TechBook Keypad functions Modifying schedules to see and/or modify a Water Care category, use the lit button to the right (Key 1) to open the selected Water Care menu use the arrow keys to choose a schedule to modify (choice of economy and filtration schedules) use the light key to move between parameters you have several possibilities for the schedule (Mon-Fri, weekend, every day, or single days) the schedules will be repeated every week the time and duration are set in 30 minute increments Once you have set the schedule, use Key 1 to go back Ensure that you have selected the desired Water Care option in the main Water Care menu the filtration schedule shown on the screen will apply to the main filtration pump, most likely pump 1 If your spa uses a circulation pump configured to run 24 hours, the screen will show you the purge setting instead of filtration the purges are pre-programmed for a fixed number of minutes, therefore the duration will be set to n/A on the screen, and only the start time can be modified Audio the ink500 can be used with either the intune or instream audio system the Audio section in the Settings menu gives you the option to disconnect or unpair your Bluetooth enabled device when using the instream With version 7 00 and higher, it is also possible to select Source to use a device connected by auxiliary cable or Bluetooth wireless connection For more information on audio functions, see the intune or instream operation section the Audio option will only appear in the menu for keypads that are set up for an instream connection... -
Page 15: Maintenance (Version 7 00 And Higher)
in.k500 TechBook Keypad functions Maintenance (version 7 00 and higher) From the Settings page you can access the Maintenance menu, which gives you access to the following options: • Maintenance reminders • Standby use the u p and Down keys to make a selection, and light key to confirm Maintenance reminders (version 7 00 and higher) the ink500 keypad will remind you of maintenance required on your spa, like rinsing or cleaning the filter Each task has its own duration, based on normal use the Maintenance reminders menu allows you to verify the time left before maintenance is required, as well as to reset the time once a task is completed use the u p and Down keys to move through the list to reset a task select it by pressing light key, then confirm when prompted Once you have confirmed the task will be reset Standby ( version 600 and higher) the Standby mode allows you to service your spa Pumps will stop for 30 minutes, and automatically restart after this time Once Standby mode has been activated a screen will... -
Page 16: Date And Time
in.k500 TechBook Keypad functions Date and time here you can adjust the time format, change the year, date and time use the arrows to choose the setting that you want to adjust, and select it by pressing the light key use the arrow buttons to change the parameters, and the light key to move between parameters Key 1 will take you back to the main Settings menu Note: In version 600 and earlier, only the day of the week can be changed, and not the year or date Keypad settings In this section you can change the temperature unit and language use the arrow keys, and move to the setting that you would like to change use the light key to choose and the arrow keys to modify Starting in version 7 00 you can change the display orientation When changed, the contextual options and arrow keys adjust to the chosen orientation the Mode and Menu keys remain unchanged, as well as the accessory keys in the main spa menu Note: With the ink500 equipped with a selectable rim light color modul: If the "RgB backlight" option is enabled in the spa configuration an option will appear to allow selection of the keypad rim light color... -
Page 17: Wifi (Version 7 00 And Higher)
in.k500 TechBook Keypad functions WiFi (version 7 00 and higher) For the WiFi menu to appear in the Settings menu your intouch module must be equipped with software version 1100 or higher t his menu allows you to connect your intouch module to a WiFi network or to change its network For more details about other intouch connection methods please see the intouch techbook to connect your intouch module to a wireless network, use the up/Down keys to go to the WiFi option in the Settings menu and light key to select it After a few seconds the available networks will appear on the screen, as well as their signal strength use the u p/Down keys to move through the list Select your network by pressing on light key If the WiFi network is password protected enter it when prompted • use the arrow keys to choose your letters and change the type of character (uppercase, lowercase, number, symbol) • use Key 2 to move the curser forward • use Key 1 to backspace • use light key to confim If no password is required the intouch will connect automatically Once the intouch module is connected to a WiFi network a check mark in a green circle will appear in the WiFi menu, and the network logo will change to green in ... -
Page 18: Config
in.k500 TechBook Keypad functions Config Please do not make changes in the electrical configuration section unless you are a qualified electrician In this section you can change the low-level configuration, number of phases, and input current use up/Down to move between parameters, and the light key to select a parameter to change Please refer to the techBook for your specific spa pack for details about the low level settings Once you have reached number of Phases in the menu, you cannot use the arrow keys to go back up to low- level Configuration Please go back and re-enter the Config menu the table below shows the key assignation based on the accessories selected in your pack's low level configuration Please refer to the quick Start Card (qSC) for specifications to identify the low level configuration for your spa Possible key mappings Low level configuration Key 1 Key 2 Light 1 pump Pump 1 light 2 pumps Pump 1 Pump 2 light 2 pumps + blower Pump 1 Pump 2 + Blower light... -
Page 19: Restore/Audio Configuration
in.k500 TechBook Keypad functions Restore/Audio configuration When you select Restore you will be asked to confirm your choice Doing so will reset all settings to factory default Following a restore you will be asked to choose your audio source use the arrow key to choose between instream, intune and no/other audio this should only be done at installation or when replacing a part About this section shows information about the ink500 software number, and the revision numbers of the different components of your system... -
Page 20: InTune Operation
in.k500 TechBook Keypad functions in.tune operation next track volume up Mode Play/ Pause last track volume down Press the Mode key to access your in.tune. Changing tracks Play/Pause audio use the last track and next track keys to change tracks Press the Play/Pause key to start or pause the audio for the CD or AuX input When in Radio mode, the last track and next track keys will move through preset radio Adjusting the volume stations on the selected band to change bands or preset Press the up or the Down key stations, see your intune manual to increase or decrease the volume Turn power On/Off (version 7 00 and higher) Press and hold the Play/Pause key for 3 seconds to turn ... -
Page 21: InStream Operation
in.k500 TechBook Keypad functions in.stream operation next track volume up Mode Play/ Pause last track volume down Press the Mode key to access your in.stream. If you are using a device with Bluetooth technology, it must be connected for functions to work. Play/Pause audio Changing tracks Press the Play/Pause button to start or pause the audio use the last track and next track keys to change tracks... -
Page 22: Error Messages
in.k500 TechBook Error messages the list below shows the different error messages that can appear on the home screen Refer to the troubleshooting and error codes section of the techBook for your spa pack system Code Message Warning! hl Error no flow for more than 2 hours no flow condition Danger! Relay stuck Warning! Spa temp high Warning! temp probes defective Internal pack temp high Flow switch closed SP in Input voltage issue Rh nC Comm error inxm2 - intherm Rh ID inxm2 - intherm incompatible SC ER learning mode error inxm2 Fuse # 1 is blown inxm2 Fuse # 2 is blown inxm2 Fuse # 3 is blown Danger! thermal fuse error the spa pack does not have valid software Please insert valid instick to reprogram spa pack... -
Page 23: Specifications
in.k500 TechBook Specifications Part number 0607-008033 Model InK506-Cl-gE1 Environmental Operating temperature: -4°F (-20°C) to 149°F (65°C) Storage temperature: -22°F (-30°C) to 185°F (85°C) Humidity: up to 70% condensing Water ingress protection: IPX-5 Mechanical Weight: 078 lb (035kg) Dimensions (W x H x D): 7155” x 3325” x 1949” (182 mm x 84 mm x 50 mm) Compatibility inyt, inye, inyj, inxe or inxm2 spa packs with appropriate software revision Specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice. - Page 24 9919-101209-C Rev. 01-2015 Gecko Alliance 450 des Canetons, Quebec City (Qc), G2E 5W6 Canada, 1.800.78.GECKO © Groupe Gecko Alliance Inc., 2015 All trademarks or registered trademarks www.geckoalliance.com are the property of their respective owners. Printed in Canada...
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