Jandy AqualinkRS rev N upgrade path

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Srlake

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I’m a bit confused by the many revisions and upgrade paths for the AqualinkRS systems and was hoping for some clarity…

We have a spa with a AqualinkRS system, rev N. I am switching a pump to a Intelliflo and would like wired (Ethernet) control to program remotely and interface with a Control4 system.

Is a hardware upgrade required for this, or are these supported through the current revision (and a firmware update?).

Thanks!
 
Thank you. I have read through the Jandy page linked through.

What I am not sure of is whether I can upgrade the CPU daughter card only to a more recent rev (and add the iq module) or if I need to use the full iq20/30-rs kit with the new main board/cpu combo?
 
With REV N you have a PCB and can upgrade your CPU card. You need at least REV R for iAqualink and latest version is T.2.

Jandy_AqualLink_CPU_Board.jpg
 
Exactly what @ajw22 said. He along with @PoolGate helped me recently with something similar. Here are the Zodiac/Jandy part numbers for the various RS CPU boards you want to consider

Pool or Spa Only (1 body of water)
R0466806 (RS/4 AUX)
R0466805 (RS/6 AUX)
R0466804 (RS/8 AUX)

Pool & Spa Combo (2 bodies of water; shared pump/heater)
R0466803 (RS/4 AUX)
R0466802 (RS/6 AUX)
R0466801 (RS/8 AUX)
 
Srlake said:
Do you know if there is any functionality or interface difference using iq20 vs iq30 (other than upgraded wifi, which I won’t be using as it’s wired on Ethernet)?
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No functional differences.

IQ30 works better on modern WiFi systems like mesh systems.

Note that WiFi creates an airgap between your outdoor panel and your indoor network and protects your indoor network from being zapped by a nearby lightning hit following ist way inside through the Ethernet connection.
 
I’ve had no issues with my 2.0 antenna on WiFi but I do have it on a separate 2.4 only network I provisioned for my IOT devices. Connected right up.

I was going to hardwire mine as well since I have Ethernet already near the pool panel but opted against this to prevent what ajw22 said — rather have that safety gap.
 
Thanks for the replies, that clarifies everything.

The air gap issue isn’t a problem in our case as the pump room is part of the main structure.

You can put lightning arresters on Ethernet cabling where it enters buildings if you did want wired connectivity outside. I use ubiquiti ones for outdoor access points.
 
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