PB has spec'd an AquaRite S3 and has said I'll be able to control everything from my phone. Salt/Pumps/Valves for features. When I look under automation it's between Omni and Pro Logic. It's hard to understand the differences between the three. Is there an easy resource?
Confused about Hayward Automation Options
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I've owned both and the features and functionality are pretty similar. Of the two I definitely prefer Omni because it's a little more advanced, definitely more user-friendly and easier to set up in my opinion. I don't know if there is a feature matrix out there, but there's another thread here on TFP where you can get some greater clarity from pool owners.
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ProLogic vs OmniLogic
We are currently slated to have the Prologic system but was wondering if upgrading to the Omnilogic was worth the extra $$? What are the pros and cons of each system? I haven't been able to find a good comparison online. When I asked the PB, he only mentioned that the PL operated by remote and...
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I saw that but it’s from 2016 and doesn’t mention the S3. There’s really not a whole lot out there about the S3.I've owned both and the features and functionality are pretty similar. Of the two I definitely prefer Omni because it's a little more advanced, definitely more user-friendly and easier to set up in my opinion. I don't know if there is a feature matrix out there, but there's another thread here on TFP where you can get some greater clarity from pool owners.
ProLogic vs OmniLogic
We are currently slated to have the Prologic system but was wondering if upgrading to the Omnilogic was worth the extra $$? What are the pros and cons of each system? I haven't been able to find a good comparison online. When I asked the PB, he only mentioned that the PL operated by remote and...
I've spent more time than I want to admit trying to figure this out. Posting here for others who may have the same question. I'll be as brief as possible. The descriptions listed below include "max" capabilities and in each you may need to purchase additional modules to get to the number listed.
AquaRite S3: Salt system only.
AquaRite S3 Omni: Salt system + Omnihub Automation. Uses OmniLogic app.
OmniLogic App: App used to control everything remotely. Software. Not to be confused with OmniLogic Hardware. The app can be used across multiple hardware products.
Omnihub (Control): The product you can use to retrofit automation into an existing system. No breakers in unit. If you want to add this to an S3 system after the fact, this is the model number: AQRS3OMNIKIT. Lowest system in the automation tiers. Controls 4 bodies of water (pool, spa, etc.), 3 variable pumps, 2 actuators, 1 heater + 1 solar, 3 high voltage relays (lights, booster pump, etc.), 1 low voltage relay, can add AquaRite for chlorination, built in wifi.
OmniPL (Control): Automation system that has breakers in the unit. Has fewer high voltage and low voltage relays than OmniLogic Automation Panel (hardware) and more than Omnihub (Control). Middle system in their automation tiers. Controls 3 bodies of water (pool, spa, etc.), 8 variable pumps, 4 actuators, 2 heater + 1 solar, 8 high voltage relays (lights, booster pump, etc.), 2 low voltage relay, comes ready for salt chlorination, 8 breakers in panel, built in wifi.
OmniLogic (Control): Automation system that has breakers in the unit. Most high/low voltage capability. Top system in their automation tiers. Controls 4 bodies of water (pool, spa, etc.), 16 variable pumps, 4 and expandable up to 8 actuators, up to 5 heaters, includes 4 and expandable to 10 high voltage relays (lights, booster pump, etc.), 4 expandable to 8 low voltage relays, comes ready for salt chlorination, 12 breakers in panel, need to add wifi.
The ProLogic automation uses an AquaConnect software.
AquaRite S3: Salt system only.
AquaRite S3 Omni: Salt system + Omnihub Automation. Uses OmniLogic app.
OmniLogic App: App used to control everything remotely. Software. Not to be confused with OmniLogic Hardware. The app can be used across multiple hardware products.
Omnihub (Control): The product you can use to retrofit automation into an existing system. No breakers in unit. If you want to add this to an S3 system after the fact, this is the model number: AQRS3OMNIKIT. Lowest system in the automation tiers. Controls 4 bodies of water (pool, spa, etc.), 3 variable pumps, 2 actuators, 1 heater + 1 solar, 3 high voltage relays (lights, booster pump, etc.), 1 low voltage relay, can add AquaRite for chlorination, built in wifi.
OmniPL (Control): Automation system that has breakers in the unit. Has fewer high voltage and low voltage relays than OmniLogic Automation Panel (hardware) and more than Omnihub (Control). Middle system in their automation tiers. Controls 3 bodies of water (pool, spa, etc.), 8 variable pumps, 4 actuators, 2 heater + 1 solar, 8 high voltage relays (lights, booster pump, etc.), 2 low voltage relay, comes ready for salt chlorination, 8 breakers in panel, built in wifi.
OmniLogic (Control): Automation system that has breakers in the unit. Most high/low voltage capability. Top system in their automation tiers. Controls 4 bodies of water (pool, spa, etc.), 16 variable pumps, 4 and expandable up to 8 actuators, up to 5 heaters, includes 4 and expandable to 10 high voltage relays (lights, booster pump, etc.), 4 expandable to 8 low voltage relays, comes ready for salt chlorination, 12 breakers in panel, need to add wifi.
The ProLogic automation uses an AquaConnect software.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,491
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Nice summary as Hayward does not make it easy to understand their products.
The OmniPL is the newest automation product with built in networking and is the best for new construction unless you need the larger capabilities of the OmniLogic system.
The OmniHub is more for retrofit situations or very simple pools.
The OmniPL is the newest automation product with built in networking and is the best for new construction unless you need the larger capabilities of the OmniLogic system.
The OmniHub is more for retrofit situations or very simple pools.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,491
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
I hope this Wiki page will help members in the future sort this out - Hayward Automation Systems - Further Reading