Sorry guys… another IntelliCenter question. How to I adjust the VS pump speeds for programming? I don’t see an option to do that in the panel. I can set start and end times but not speed. Thanks!!
IntelliCenter and VS pump speed
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I'm not familiar with the IntelliCenter system (wish I was!) but on the EasyTouch system it's under...
Settings/IntelliFlo/Pump#x/Speeds
Settings/IntelliFlo/Pump#x/Speeds
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Joel,
Both the EasyTouch and IntelliCenter use the same basic way to control pump speeds. You can assign one speed to each circuit. As you turn on the circuit, the pump will run at that speed. You can make up additional circuits using Feature Circuits that you can also use to control the speed the pump is running.
If the pump sees two or more speeds at same time, it will always run the fastest one.
Here is a list of speeds for my EasyTouch speeds, your screen will look different, but the basic idea is the same.
Let's see if Jeff can walk you through it, as he has an IntelliCenter. Calling @Turbo1Ton
Thanks,
Jim R.
Both the EasyTouch and IntelliCenter use the same basic way to control pump speeds. You can assign one speed to each circuit. As you turn on the circuit, the pump will run at that speed. You can make up additional circuits using Feature Circuits that you can also use to control the speed the pump is running.
If the pump sees two or more speeds at same time, it will always run the fastest one.
Here is a list of speeds for my EasyTouch speeds, your screen will look different, but the basic idea is the same.
Let's see if Jeff can walk you through it, as he has an IntelliCenter. Calling @Turbo1Ton
Thanks,
Jim R.
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Examples below are from the web client... www.intellicenter2.com.
In the settings, in the pump tab, you assign a speed to each circuit for that pump. Then any time that circuit is on, it runs that speed, with the highest speed taking priority, as Jim mentioned. You can see my circuits below. Then on the pumps tab, you can see each circuit I want to change speeds with, I associate with a pump speed.
Let me know if that makes sense or if you still have questions.
--Jeff
In the settings, in the pump tab, you assign a speed to each circuit for that pump. Then any time that circuit is on, it runs that speed, with the highest speed taking priority, as Jim mentioned. You can see my circuits below. Then on the pumps tab, you can see each circuit I want to change speeds with, I associate with a pump speed.
Let me know if that makes sense or if you still have questions.
--Jeff
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Thanks so much all. So my first problem is that I didn’t realize there was a web client!
So if I have two pumps (one pool and one spa) and I want the pool to run at a faster speed for a few hours and a slower speed for 4-6 hours, can I do that?
I see circuits listed in the app but there’s nothing under pumps.
So if I have two pumps (one pool and one spa) and I want the pool to run at a faster speed for a few hours and a slower speed for 4-6 hours, can I do that?
I see circuits listed in the app but there’s nothing under pumps.
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You will need to create 2 feature circuits, called something like pump 1500 and pump 2500 (or whatever speed you want it to run). Then associate those with the pump, and create schedules to schedule them accordingly.
Does that make sense?
--Jeff
Does that make sense?
--Jeff
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Your pics are from the app. I don't program from the app. Too wonky to me. I use my laptop.
From the app, in settings, go to pumps, and scroll down until you see the button for ADD CIRCUIT. Then you can associate the circuit. Although I just looked at that and I don't see how to assign a speed, I only see GPM.
--Jeff
From the app, in settings, go to pumps, and scroll down until you see the button for ADD CIRCUIT. Then you can associate the circuit. Although I just looked at that and I don't see how to assign a speed, I only see GPM.
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Make sure you are using the Intellicenter2 app, and not the older Intellicenter app. They pushed a new app and web client when they released the latest firmware.
--Jeff
--Jeff
Thanks Jeff. Do I need to create the pump first? I don’t have anything listed under pumps yet. I have two VS+SVRS pumps.
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Are the pumps connected via the RS485 network? There is a small plug on the side of the control head. That should have a quick connector in it and be ran back to the panel.
You will need to make sure those are added and addressed properly before you can associate any pump speeds to them.
--Jeff
You will need to make sure those are added and addressed properly before you can associate any pump speeds to them.
--Jeff
I have a weird feeling that they didn’t run cables from the pumps to the IntelliCenter. I’ll check tomorrow…
Thanks!!
So this is odd… I don’t see anything except the AC cord coming out of the pump. Oddly enough though, the IntelliCenter does control the pump at least as far as schedules. I can’t figure out how it’s doing that though If it’s not talking to the pump? Unless the AC receptacle that the plug is connected two goes underground to the IC… which I guess is possible. So it can apply power as needed but not control speeds perhaps.
joel,
Show us some pics of your pumps,
What you are saying is impossible.
The pump should get constant AC power.
Thanks,
Jim R.
Show us some pics of your pumps,
What you are saying is impossible.
The pump should get constant AC power.
Thanks,
Jim R.
Could the pump relay in the Intellicenter be controlling power to the pump and not actual speed ?
So it’s acting like a one speed pump and either on or off depending on scheduling?
Just a thought.
I had to order the communications cable for my pump separate.
So it’s acting like a one speed pump and either on or off depending on scheduling?
Just a thought.
I had to order the communications cable for my pump separate.
K,
IntelliFlo pumps come with an RS-485 cable.
But, I agree, that only way the IntelliCenter could be turning the pumps on and off, without a com cable, is if they were wired to the Pump/Filter relay or another relay.
Since the IntelliFlo is supposed to get constant AC power, it would mean an idiot, wired the system.
Thanks,
Jim R.
IntelliFlo pumps come with an RS-485 cable.
But, I agree, that only way the IntelliCenter could be turning the pumps on and off, without a com cable, is if they were wired to the Pump/Filter relay or another relay.
Since the IntelliFlo is supposed to get constant AC power, it would mean an idiot, wired the system.
Thanks,
Jim R.
I’m sure this is what’s going on. It’s basically just turning the pump on and off. Like a fancy light switch.
I just spoke to the pool place. They told me they think it was set up wirelessly and not with a cable. I told him that’s not possible… He’s going to have the tech guy call me.
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