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Connecting IntelliFlo VS-3050 to a SunTouch System

The IntelliFlo VS-3050 can be controlled by a SunTouch system via the RS-485 communication cable (P/N 350122). To connect the two wire RS-485 cable from the IntelliFlo VS-3050 drive assembly to the motherboard located in the SunTouch Power Center:

WARNING - Switch OFF main system power to the SunTouch Power Center before making any connections.

To access the SunTouch Power Center electronics compartment:

1.Unlatch the front door of the SunTouch Power Center, and open the door.

2.Loosen the retaining screw on front panel. Open the hinged front panel to access the electronics compartment.

3.Route the two conductor cable up through the Power Center grommet opening located on the left side, and up through the low voltage raceway to the motherboard.

4.Strip back the cable conductors ¼ in. Insert the wires into the screw terminals (provided in the kit). Secure the wires with the screws. Make sure to match the color coding of the wires; Yellow = +DT, Green = -DT.

5.Insert the connector on the COMPORT (J11) screw terminal on the motherboard.

6.When the connection is completed, close the control panel and secure it with the retaining screw.

7.Close the front door. Fasten the spring latch.

Pin 6

 

(Green)

Pin 7 (Yellow)

 

IntelliFlo cable pin configuration

SunTouch Motherboard

SunTouch

COM PORT (J11) screw terminal

SunTouch

IntelliFlo

screw terminal

(2-wire cable)

connector

 

 

 

2 (GRN)

GREEN (Pin 6)

 

 

3 (YEL)

YELLOW (Pin 7)

Pin configuration

GAS

HEATER

RESET

J11

COM PORT

RS-485 communication

cable (P/N 350122)IntelliFlo VS-3050

Drive

230 VAC

Power to Pump

VALVE

VLV A

ACTUATORS

VLV B VLV C

SOLAR ONLY

CLNR

INTAKE RETURN SOLAR PUMP AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3

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Pentair important safety instructions Connecting IntelliFlo VS-3050 to a SunTouch System, SunTouch Motherboard

VS-3050 specifications

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