Hayward TriStar VS Pumps
Hayward has three models of pumps:
- Superpump is SS or 2 speed. Automation only controls it through relays. Super Pump is 1990's technology.
- EcoStar was Haywards first VS pump that could be controlled by a RS-485 data link. EcoStar drives has had a lot of failures and the pump is sort of a lemon.
- TriStar VS Pump is Haywards latest generation pump for automation. It seems to be holding up better then the EcoStar.
Tristar VS pump is the best new Hayward pump to consider.
TriStar VS is available in the following two models:
- TriStar VS SP3200VSP, can operate by itself in Stand-alone Mode, or be controlled from third party controls and Hayward controls that are not software compatible, by using relay contacts and/or an actuator port. SP3200VSP includes a control interface on the pump. This model cannot communicate with controllers.
- TriStar VS SP3200VSPND, can communicate with and be controlled by Hayward automation systems, such as ProLogic or OnCommand controllers. SP3200VSPND does not have a control interface on the pump and a control interface cannot be installed on this model.
TriStar pumps have the same form factor as EcoStar pumps and are a direct replacement.
TriStar VS Technical Guide
Installation Manual Addendum
The Installation Manual Addendum is intended to replace the instructions found in the “High Voltage (120/ 240V) Pool Equipment” section on page 12 or 14 of your Installation Manual. If using a Hayward Variable Speed Pump, disregard the installation instructions found in the manual and refer to the information below.
The Addendum tells you that the wiring from the 220V breaker must NOT connect through the Filter/Lights/Aux relay.
Also the Installation Manual Addendum are intended to replace the information found in the “Low Voltage Wiring” section on page 16 or 18 of your Installation Manual. Disregard the installation instructions found in the manual and refer to the information below.
The Addendum tells you that a pump address must be configured for each VSP used in the system. This address is unique to the output used on the control, and is entered in the VSP’s configuration menu.
TriStar VS as a Replacement for EcoStar Pumps?
This was received by a member in July 2019 from a senior technician at the Hayward factory in North Carolina regarding improvements to the Hayward Tristar VS950 pumps[2]. Here is what he said:
"The new Tri Star 950 has a new style motor on it with a drive that looks the same as the Eco Star, but there have been changes made to it and extra protection has been added to help with the drive error pump has stalled code.
The Tri Star 950 has now been out about 2 years and I have not heard of any issues with it. I will tell you when the changes where made they put this pump thru a lot of testing in our R & D lab to see if it would stand up, and it has."
TriStar Digital Input Controls
The digital inputs can control the TriStar pump speeds using relays.[3]
The TriStar VS Installation Manual has further details on the digital controls.
- ↑ https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/hayward-ecostar-3400svp-pump-drive-error.131949/post-1393316
- ↑ https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/replacement-for-hayward-ecostar-sp3400vsp.190021/post-1674961
- ↑ https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/ecostar-3400-variable-speed-drive-question.262380/post-2294923
