PE953 Pool/Spa Control System Installation and User Guide
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide Important Safety Instructions All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all national, state, and local codes. When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: DANGER: To reduce the risk of injury, do not remove the suction fittings of your spa or hot tub. Never operate a spa or hot tub if the suction fittings are broken or missing.
Safety • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 Children should not use spas or hot tubs without adult supervision. Do not use spas or hot tubs unless all suction guards are installed to prevent body and hair entrapment. People using medications and/or having an adverse medical history should consult a physician before using a spa or hot tub. People with infectious diseases should not use a spa or hot tub. To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the spa or hot tub.
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide Contents Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................... 2 Notes........................................................................................................... 6 Additional Detail on Key Components............................................................. 7 Hand-Held Controller (PE953).....................................................................
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide 5 Controlling Z-Wave Devices........................................................................... 23 Controlling PE650 Functions........................................................................... 24 Changing Batteries in the Hand-Held Controller............................................. 24 Manually Turning Equipment On and Off.............................................. 25 Section 3: Advanced Features..................................................
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One: System Overview 7 Additional Detail on Key Components Hand-Held Controller (PE953) TER EN The main function of the Hand-Held Controller is to transmit user commands to the PE653 Receiving Device, PE650 Receiving Device, and/or Z-Wave home control devices, and to display the status of the installed equipment. The unit floats if thrown in the pool or spa, is watersubmersible, shock resistant, and requires three (3) AA batteries. Expected battery life is about one year in typical use.
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide 24-Volt Valve/Pump Switch (P4043ME) Designed as part of the Multi-Wave system and for aftermarket and retrofit applications, the P4043ME unit snaps into almost any Intermatic enclosure and controls the 24 volt supply for up to three valve actuators. For this installation, if an enclosure must be added, we recommend Intermatic 2T2485GA.
One: Programming the PE953 Hand-Held Controller 9 Section 1: Programming the PE953 Hand-Held Controller Overview The Hand-Held Controller (PE953) is the focal point of user convenience. It’s water-resistant, shock-resistant, and is easy to program for handy remote control of the functions at a specific pool-spa installation, as well as a range of Z-Wave home control devices. A variety of self-stick labels are provided to identify the equipment you program into the five control buttons.
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide To Reset the PE953 Hand-Held Controller 1. Press and release any button on the Hand-Held Controller to wake it from sleep. (The unit goes to sleep to conserve battery life when it has been idle for 60 seconds.) 2. Press and hold the
and buttons at the same time to put the device into programming mode. You are in programming mode when the LEARN MODE screen is displayed, as shown at the right.
One: Programming the PE953 Hand-Held Controller 11 Any existing network or configuration programming in the PE653 Receiving Device is now deleted. The entire system is now at factory reset state and the components are ready to be linked together within a new electronic network. Linking the Hand-Held Controller to the PE653 Receiving Device This procedure creates a network connection between the Hand-Held Controller and the PE653 Receiving Device by including the PE653 into the PE953 controller.
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide Configuring for a 1-Speed or 2-Speed Pump The default setup is for a single-speed pump, which you turn ON and OFF using button 1 on the Hand-Held Controller. If the pool/spa installation uses a two-speed pump, you need to program the Hand-Held Controller to be able to switch between speeds. Once configured, the Hand-Held Controller controls these pumps as follows: • Button <1> selects High speed. • Button <2> selects Low speed. 1.
One: Programming the PE953 Hand-Held Controller 13 3. Press and release the <2> function button to select CALIBRATE TEMPS. The screen refreshes, as shown. 4. Using POOL as an example, press the <1> function button to calibrate the POOL temperature setting. The screen displays only the POOL setting, as shown. The AIR temperature calibration is done the same way by pressing the <2> function button for AIR and continuing below. 5.
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide Configuring the System to Control a Pool, Spa or Both 1. If necessary, press and release any button on the Hand-Held Controller to wake it from sleep. If the screen is not displaying LEARN MODE, press and hold the
and buttons at the same time to put the device into programming mode. You are in programming mode when the LEARN MODE screen is displayed, as shown at the right. 2.
One: Programming the PE953 Hand-Held Controller 15 Setting the Time of Day This procedure sets the clock displayed on the Hand-Held’s screen. You can set the time from either the PE653 or VARSPD INT variable pump screens (as shown). 1. Press and hold the
button. The PE653 screen adds the words SET TIME beneath the time display, while the VARSPD INT screen highlights the time (as shown). 2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow buttons to scroll to the correct time.
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide 10.Press the <2> function button to select the ON time for the second event, and repeat Steps 7 through 9 to set the times. The event will now activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) according to the times you have set. 11.Press the
function button to advance to the next circuit. NOTE: To delete and reset all the events for one circuit you have scheduled or the current circuit (or VSP Speed) being configured, press the <4> function button.
One: Programming the PE953 Hand-Held Controller 17 NOTE: Other options available will depend on how the system is configured (e.g., fireman enabled or not, booster enabled or not, etc). 7. Press the button again to return to the Main screen.
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide Testing Z-Wave Reception At the heart of the Multi-Wave system is Z-Wave wireless technology. Test reception by walking around the yard with the Hand-Held Controller and look on the screen to see if there are any areas where STAT OK changes to STAT (which means the Hand-Held and the Receiving Device are no longer communicating).
One: Programming the PE953 Hand-Held Controller 19 1. Cut out a knock-out for the wire to pass through the cap, then screw the antenna cap to the bracket, using the screws supplied with the remote kit. 2. Cut out a knock-out for the wire to pass through the dummy cap, then screw the dummy cap to the top of the PE653 Receiving Device, using the original screws.
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide Section 2: Everyday Use of the Hand-Held Controller The complete everyday functionality of the pool/spa system you have installed can be conveniently controlled using the Hand-Held Controller.
Two: Everyday use of the PE953 Hand-Held Controller 21 Controlling the PE653 Receiving Device To control settings configured with the PE653 Receiving Device 1. Press and release any button on the Hand-Held Controller to wake it from sleep. (The unit goes to sleep to conserve battery life when it has been idle for 60 seconds.) 2. Press the button until you see the PE653 screen, as shown.
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide Setting Pool and Spa Temperatures When a heater is installed, the Hand-Held Controller controls the independent water temperatures of both the pool and spa. 1. You can view the target temperature on the right side of the Hand-Held Controller Screen under the word SET. • P = target set pool water temperature • S = target set spa water temperature 2. Press and release the
button if necessary to change the system between Pool and Spa mode.
Two: Everyday use of the PE953 Hand-Held Controller 7. 8. 9. 23 When you have selected the right letter or number, press the
button to move right to the next character. Press the button to save the name and return to Step 5 above. Repeat the procedure to name the other speeds. Press the button when you are finished to return to the VARSPD INT screen. Programming New Speeds 1. If necessary, press and release any button on the Hand-Held Controller to wake it from sleep. 2.
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide 1. If necessary, press and release any button on the Hand-Held Controller to wake it from sleep. 2. If the SCENE ACTIVATION screen (shown at the right) is not displayed, press the button until you see the Z-Wave SCENE ACTIVATION screen, as shown. 3. Press button for the scene you want to activate. The screen displays the scene name. 4. Depending on what you want to do: • Press the UP button to turn the scene ON. • Press the DOWN button to turn the scene OFF.
Two: Everyday use of the PE953 Hand-Held Controller Changing Batteries in the Hand-Held Controller The Hand-Held Controller requires three (3) AA batteries. Battery life is approximately one year in typical use. When the batteries are weak, the screen displays a LOW BATT message shown. To change the batteries: 1. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws on the back of the unit, as indicated. 2. Place three new batteries in the unit, making sure to observe “+” and “–” polarity. 3.
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide Section 3: Advanced Features The PE953 controller is able to listen to Z-Wave commands while the controller is awake. (For example: requesting the controller to report Version or Manufacturer Specific information.) To wake up the controller, press any key. Configuring Two or More Hand-Held Controllers Many installations will find it convenient to use two Hand-Held Controllers.
Three: Advanced Features 27 On the Primary Hand-Held used to set up and configure the network, press and release the <3> button to select SEND NET AND CONFG. 4. 5. On the new Hand-Held you are adding to the network, follow Steps 1-3, then press and release the <4> button to select RECV NET AND CONFG. The words INCLUDING DEVICE will appear at the bottom of the primary controller’s screen.
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide Changing a Secondary Remote Control into a Primary Control There are several situations where you might want to create a primary remote control out of a secondary control. For example, an installer might set up similar customer systems using a master Hand-Held Controller (already programmed), and then want to transfer primary status to the customer’s remote. The procedure is known as “shifting.” “Controller Shift” swaps the roles of the two Hand Held units involved.
Three: Advanced Features 29 Including the PE953 Controller into a non-Multi-Wave (other manufacturer’s) network. The PE953 is a Z-Wave compliant device that may be included into networks created by other manufacturer’s Z-Wave compliant controllers. To include the PE953 into another manufacturer’s controller network: 1. Activate the 3rd party controller’s Controller Replication function to transmit network information to the PE953 according to that controller manufacturer’s instructions. 2.
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide Section 4: Programming for Use with Z-Wave Home Control Devices Models PE653 5-Circuit Digital Control and PE953 Remote Controller are compatible with Z-Wave enabled networks. Z-Wave enabled devices displaying the Z-Wave logo can be used with the PE653 and PE953 regardless of the manufacturer.
Four: Programming for Use with Z-Wave Devices 31 Including Z-Wave Devices into the Network This procedure includes Z-Wave devices into a network controlled by the PE953 Hand-Held Controller. The PE953 is pre-configured to operate with the PE653 Receiving Device. The PE953 can also operate as a stand alone Z-Wave remote controller. Z-Wave devices from other manufacturers may be part of the same network as the PE953 and PE653, and depending on supported features, can act as repeaters. 1.
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide Adding Z-Wave Devices to Scenes for Everyday Control Z-Wave devices must be added to Scenes for the Hand-Held Controller to be able to control them. Scenes are groups of Z-Wave devices that all act together. For example, you may group all outdoor lighting or all upstairs lighting into a single scene, so that the push of one button will turn everything on or off. The Hand-Held Controller can control up to five scenes.
Four: Programming for Use with Z-Wave Devices 33 Renaming a Scene As supplied, the PE953 screen displays the names of the five scenes as SCENE 1, SCENE 2, etc. You can rename the scenes so they better describe their actual function, making the system easier to use. • Begin with the SCENE ACTIVATION screen 1. If necessary, press and release any button on the Hand-Held Controller to wake it from sleep.
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide Removing Z-Wave Devices from Scenes If a Z-Wave device is removed from a network for any reason whatsoever, you should go through this procedure to maximize prompt system response. Otherwise, system network configuration will be corrupted and communications between the system devices may be degraded and/or lost since the network will still retain information about the removed device(s).
Four: Programming for Use with Z-Wave Devices 35 3. Press the button on the Z-Wave device for resetting the device (refer to the manufacturer’s instructions). The screen displays WORKING followed by SUCCESSFUL. The device is now removed from the network. 4. Press the button if you wish to return to the Main screen.
Multi-Wave PE953 Installation Guide 6. Now press the button on a device that will be controlled as part of the association. The screen displays SET DEVICE LEVEL THEN PRESS 1 TO ADD THE DEVICE TO THE ASSOCIATION. 7. Set the device to what you want “ON” to be for the item being controlled. There are circum stances where you may want to turn some lights off and others ON when the scene is activated, so set accordingly.
Five: Using the PE953 with the PE650 Receiving Device 37 Section 5: Using the PE953 with the PE650 Receiving Device It’s possible to control a PE650 network with the newer, more advanced PE953 Hand-Held Controller Control. Linking the PE953 Hand-Held Controller with the PE650 Receiving Device This procedure creates a network between the Hand-Held Controller and the PE650 Receiving Device, making it possible to complete the rest of the setup procedure and operate the system.
I-Wave PE953 Installation Guide Section 6: Checking Out and Verifying the System After you have completed installation and programming, make sure the system is working OK by completing the procedures listed below. Later on, if problems develop in using the system, going over these same procedures will help you troubleshoot the problem. This section will help you with procedures to: • Verify that display on the PE953 Hand-Held Controller is operational and showing the correct time of day.
Six: Checking Out and Verifying the System 39 What to do Verify that the PE653 Device is operational and working. What to do Verify that the PE953 HandHeld Controller is communicating with the PE653 Device If it doesn’t work Reference/Procedure Verify that power is ON to the PE653 Device. 1. Turn the main circuit breaker that feeds the panel to the ON position. 2. Use a voltmeter to verify that voltage is present at terminals 1 & 2. Verify the Voltage Selector Switch is in the proper position.
I-Wave PE953 Installation Guide What to do If it doesn’t work Reference/Procedure Verify that the PE953 Hand-Held Controller will communicate with the PE653 Device from everywhere on your property. Review the Section covering “Testing Z-Wave Reception” starting on page 50. 1. Carry the PE953 Hand-Held Controller to several parts of the area from which commands might be sent to the PE653 Device. 2. Test the reception by turning connected equipment ON and OFF. 3.
Six: Checking Out and Verifying the System 41 What to do Verify that the Heater is responding to commands from the PE953 Hand-Held Controller. If it doesn’t work Reference/Procedure Test the heater response. 1. If necessary, press and release any button on the Hand-Held controller to wake it from sleep. 2. Make sure that the PE953 screen displays “POOL” or “SPA” in the lower right hand corner. Make sure that a temperature is displayed next to the words “POOL” or “SPA”.
I-Wave PE953 Installation Guide Section 7: Troubleshooting After you have completed installation and programming, make sure the system is working OK by completing the procedures listed below. Later on, if problems develop in using the system, going over these same procedures will help you troubleshoot the problem. This section will help you troubleshoot the following problems: • The system appears to work, the LED’s turn ON and OFF but the power circuits and attached equipment will not turn ON.
Seven: Troubleshooting 43 Problem The 2-speed pump will not operate in 2-Speed mode What to do Reference/Procedure Verify that all wiring connections are correct and that all terminals and splices are secure. 1. Refer to the Wiring Instructions in Section 3 of the Installation and Users Guide. 2. Find the Wiring Diagram that is the most like the installation starting on page 16 of the Installation and Users Guide. 3. Verify that the system is wired according to the diagram.
I-Wave PE953 Installation Guide Problem The circuit breaker for the pump trips every time that the Pump turns ON. Problem The heater will not turn ON. What to do Reference/Procedure Confirm that the system is programmed for a 2-speed pump. 1. Press any release any button on the PE953 Hand-held Controller to wake it up. 2. Verify that the PPE953 displays “HI SPD 1” or “LO SPD 2” in the upper left hand corner of the screen. 3.
Seven: Troubleshooting 45 Problem The heater turns OFF but gets very hot after the pump turns OFF. Problem The System will not respond to commands from the Hand-Held Controller Problem Water or moisture is visible inside the screen of the HandHeld Controller. What to do Verify that the heater has a proper “Time Interval” programmed for cool down. What to do Verify that the Antenna section is properly installed on the top portion What to do Dry out the HandHeld Controller.
I-Wave PE953 Installation Guide Problem The PE653 Device appears to be ‘LOCKED UP”. What to do Reference/Procedure Power down the PE653 device to reset. 1. Turn OFF the AC power to the PE653 by turning OFF the breaker that feeds terminals 1 & 2 on the device. 2. Turn the AC power back ON. 3. Refer to the “Checking Out and Verifying the System“ section on page 38. Copyright © 2011 Intermatic, Inc.
Eight: Appendix 47 Section 8: Appendix Glossary of Z-Wave Terminology Device — Any Z-Wave module, controller, or software that represents an item within a Z-Wave network. Exclusion — The process of resetting, removing, or deleting a device from a Z-Wave network. Inclusion — The process of adding a device to a Z-Wave network. Module — Typically refers to any Intermatic HomeSettings product that is controlled with a remote controller.
I-Wave PE953 Installation Guide FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Nine: Appendix 49 Section 9: Warranty LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY If within the warranty period specified, this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Intermatic Incorporated will repair or replace it, at its sole option, free of charge. This warranty is extended to the original household purchaser only and is not transferable.
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