How do I turn on a Jandy Pump from a sensor?

[megalodon]

I have the Jandy Aqualink RS PDA system and I want to turn on the pump from a signal. This signal could be a jumper or a 24v signal. I want it to work similar to the freeze protection sensor. Reading through the manual I don't see any input signals, only output. How can I wire this up?

I'm installing a HotSpot FPH system that will heat the pool from my home AC. When my AC comes on, I need it to tell the Aqualink to turn the pump on.

 

[generessler]

I'm certainly no expert but do have iAquaLink RS and have studied the manuals pretty closely. I've seen no built-in feature that will do exactly what you want.

But I don't think that's important if your pump is single speed (no RS-485). In that case, you could set up a second relay with its switched circuit in parallel with the normal filter pump relay. Then control this new relay with the A/C signal. The pump would be on if either the automation or the A/C signal (or both) command it on.

 

[megalodon]

It's a VS pump. I spoke with tech support at Jandy and they confirmed there is no way to do this. My fallback is to run the pump 24/7. I'll run it at minimum speed at night and a higher speed during the day to power the water features and for better FPH efficiency. I estimate it will cost around $10/month more to do this.

 

[JamesW]

Intelliflo Pump Needs Two Brains

My Pump needs two Brains for the FPH?? I have an Intellicenter as the brains of my system with all the benefits therein. My question is can the Pentair Intelliflo PUMP have two sources to turn the pump on and off as my heating system will require the pump to be activated IF the pump is...

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[generessler]

It's a VS pump. I spoke with tech support at Jandy and they confirmed there is no way to do this. My fallback is to run the pump 24/7. I'll run it at minimum speed at night and a higher speed during the day to power the water features and for better FPH efficiency. I estimate it will cost around $10/month more to do this.

Okay. Not for the feint of heart, but if you like tinkering, you could build something based on aqualinkd.