I'm in the process of my DIY pool build. I'm planning on running conduit and pulling wires, but having a local electrician do my hook up ( for the warranty) I know the intellicenter can control my transformer, which will control my pool lights, but I would also like a switch to control them at my pavilion near the pool. ( In case my phone isn't handy) Is that as simple as running wire to a switch and having the switch kill the power to the intellicenter breaker for the transformer. I've read about the Intellicenter all day and can't seem to find this info. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Would also like a led flood light at the pavilion to be co trolled by a switch and also with the automation capabilities of the intellicenter....
Intellicenter and adding switched lights
- Thread starter firemancline
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,330
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
If you put a switch in that kills the power from the breaker to the transformer there will be no way for the IntelliCenter to override it. When you turn the light off with that switch you will have to turn it back on before the IntelliCenter can control the light.
If you want lights on switches in specific locations then wire the lights up the old fashioned way and not through the IntelliCenter. You either control things through the IntelliCenter control panels and apps or bypass the IntelliCenter completely.
If you want lights on switches in specific locations then wire the lights up the old fashioned way and not through the IntelliCenter. You either control things through the IntelliCenter control panels and apps or bypass the IntelliCenter completely.
@firemancline
@ajw22 is correct.
However, I have done the same with both my pool lighting and my pad light. I like the flexibility of having both options.
Only caveat is that if you use the switch to turn either one on, then you must use the switch to turn them off. Vice versa. If you use the IntelliCenter to turn either one on, then you must use the IntelliCenter to turn either off.
If you're having an electrician do the actual wiring, he'll be able to see what your up to here.
Here are diagrams of how I wired mine.
Note: I don't have low-voltage pool lighting but It's the same principle, so I modified this drawing with a low-voltage transformer for your purposes.
Pool Lighting
Equipment Pad Convenience Light
r.
@ajw22 is correct.
However, I have done the same with both my pool lighting and my pad light. I like the flexibility of having both options.
Only caveat is that if you use the switch to turn either one on, then you must use the switch to turn them off. Vice versa. If you use the IntelliCenter to turn either one on, then you must use the IntelliCenter to turn either off.
If you're having an electrician do the actual wiring, he'll be able to see what your up to here.
Here are diagrams of how I wired mine.
Note: I don't have low-voltage pool lighting but It's the same principle, so I modified this drawing with a low-voltage transformer for your purposes.
Pool Lighting
Equipment Pad Convenience Light
r.
Ok thanks for the info...i was thinking that is how it would work, but the whole intellicenter is still a little confusing to me, and I've been reading everything I can on here and watching videos etc. I really appreciate the help....I will a t least drop the conduit so I have some options.... thanks again
@firemancline
Don't worry, you'll have all the help you need here. Once you get your hands on the IntelliCenter and start playing around with it, you'll be a master in no time and it will all make sense to you.
If you haven't already seen the following threads, check em out for reference.
IntelliCenter Quick Reference/Information Guide
Preface - As the new Pentair IntelliCenter Automation Control System moves further into the mainstream of pool automation, there appears to be an increase in the amount of just basic questions recently regarding IntelliCenter installation, configurations and standard operation. Most of these...
www.troublefreepool.com
IntelliCenter Circuits / Pump and Valve Associations
There seems to be quite a bit of questions lately regarding IntelliCenter Feature Circuits and how to associate those circuits with Pump Speeds and/or Flows and Valve Actuator associations. In addition, questions regarding the creation and uses of Circuit Groups (macros) appears to be another...
www.troublefreepool.com
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Thanks..
r.
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Two possible solutions:
1) if intellicenter accepts inputs, wire switch as momentary contact to the intellicenter input board.
2) utilize latching relay: input 1 is energized relay from intellicenter. input 2 is momentary switch(s), as many as you want. A latching relay changes state whenever the voltage changes on the input. So if intellicenter relay turns on, light turns on. Then if any switch is pressed light turns off. and, vice versa.
1) if intellicenter accepts inputs, wire switch as momentary contact to the intellicenter input board.
2) utilize latching relay: input 1 is energized relay from intellicenter. input 2 is momentary switch(s), as many as you want. A latching relay changes state whenever the voltage changes on the input. So if intellicenter relay turns on, light turns on. Then if any switch is pressed light turns off. and, vice versa.