Hey everyone, this is my first post here. I already donated because I've gained so much insight just browsing the forums as a guest over the past few days, so thank you to everyone who gives so much of their time helping us out with our problems.
My pool has only been finished for two or three weeks now but we've had issues with the ScreenLogic schedules not working properly from Day 1. I only use Mac computers so I had a heck of a time trying to get the software installed on my desktop but finally made it happen today using PlayOnMac (thanks to advice found here).
I've since learned there are a maximum of 12 schedules you can have between all of your schedules including egg timers and run-once schedules. Problem is, what I see on my panel outside is not the same what shows in my ScreenLogic software. For example, outside under Schedules the Cleaner shows a total of 2... an egg timer set to 4 hours and the schedule I set for 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
What happens throughout the day though is I'll notice the infloor cleaner jets popup sporadically and it seems to be almost every 20 minutes. I can tell because the "waterfall" from our spa gets much heavier when the infloor jets popup in there.
I know I have less than 12 total schedules so my scheduling is jacked up somewhere but my initial question is regarding the infloor cleaning system and why it's not running inside its scheduled window. While reading the Pentair ScreenLogic manual today I noticed a note at the bottom of the 'Circuit Functions' page that says:
"Note: Assigning Floor Cleaner function: If a multi-head (six head) in-floor cleaner system or an IntelliFlo pump is being used, assign the equipment to the ' GENERIC' circuit function, NOT the ' Floor Cleaner' function. Assigning the 'Generic' circuit function ensures that the pump will not ramp up and down every 20 minutes."
I've attached a screenshot showing how they have my Cleaner set up using the 'Floor Cleaner' circuit. Could this be the cause of the cleaner not following my schedule and running nearly every 20 minutes?
My pool has only been finished for two or three weeks now but we've had issues with the ScreenLogic schedules not working properly from Day 1. I only use Mac computers so I had a heck of a time trying to get the software installed on my desktop but finally made it happen today using PlayOnMac (thanks to advice found here).
I've since learned there are a maximum of 12 schedules you can have between all of your schedules including egg timers and run-once schedules. Problem is, what I see on my panel outside is not the same what shows in my ScreenLogic software. For example, outside under Schedules the Cleaner shows a total of 2... an egg timer set to 4 hours and the schedule I set for 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
What happens throughout the day though is I'll notice the infloor cleaner jets popup sporadically and it seems to be almost every 20 minutes. I can tell because the "waterfall" from our spa gets much heavier when the infloor jets popup in there.
I know I have less than 12 total schedules so my scheduling is jacked up somewhere but my initial question is regarding the infloor cleaning system and why it's not running inside its scheduled window. While reading the Pentair ScreenLogic manual today I noticed a note at the bottom of the 'Circuit Functions' page that says:
"Note: Assigning Floor Cleaner function: If a multi-head (six head) in-floor cleaner system or an IntelliFlo pump is being used, assign the equipment to the ' GENERIC' circuit function, NOT the ' Floor Cleaner' function. Assigning the 'Generic' circuit function ensures that the pump will not ramp up and down every 20 minutes."
I've attached a screenshot showing how they have my Cleaner set up using the 'Floor Cleaner' circuit. Could this be the cause of the cleaner not following my schedule and running nearly every 20 minutes?