1. EL2KGAS Mach 3 Tech Sheet
Balboa Instruments
System PN 54671
System Model # SS-EL2KGAS-G
Software Version # 32
EPN # 2472
Base PCBA – PN 55313
PCB EL2000 – PN 22896 Rev B
HEX File – 10011432
Base Panels
ML900 – PN 52654-01
ML700 – PN 52649-01
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2. System Revision History
System PN EPN Date Requested By Changes Made
54671 2472 06.26.2007 Balboa Initial release using software v29
54671 2472 07.30.2007 Balboa Release using software v30
54671 2472 05.02.2008 Balboa Software update to v32
54671 2472 06.04.2008 Balboa a) Revise photo to gas (p 1).
b) Update / add Setup 1, 2, & 3: relay, sensors & modify terminals,
add wires & descriptions (pp 5, 6, & 7).
c) Add Circ Pump references (J2) on Setups 1, 2 & 3, to dip switch
table on p 8.
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3. Basic System Features and Functions
Main Board Power Requirements
System Outputs
Setup 1 (As Manufactured)
AV
Optional Devices
Additional Options
J86
J39
W2
W
AUX
PANEL
G
J3
J10
Connects to Main Panel terminal J70 or J71 or J72
W12
U4 AUX
PANEL
J70
Connects to Remote terminal J20 MAIN
PANEL
Connects to terminal J9 J80
J71
MAIN
PANEL
ADCM
J20
REMOTE
J69
MAIN
PANEL
J36
AUX. F
J72
Connects to A.V. terminal J4
J6
J83 J17
J82
J15 J13
J22 SENS. A J24 SENS. B VAC EXT. 2SP PUMP 3 EXT. RLY
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4. Persistent Memory and Powering Up
Any time you change DIP Switches or Software Configuration Settings that message on power up:
affect parameters the user can change (any filter settings, set temperature If “ ” appears before (and instead of) “ ” or
default, Celsius vs Fahrenheit, 12-hour vs 24-hour time, reminders “ ”, you have not configured DIP Switches and/or
suppression, etc), you must reset Persistent Memory for your DIP Switch or Software Configuration Settings in a valid manner. This must be corrected
Software Configuration Settings changes to take effect. You should also reset before you can reset Persistent Memory.
Persistent Memory after loading a new file into a board (using the ESM, The switch numbers, jumpers, or configuration settings displayed after
purchased seperately). “ ” are ones with which the system has found a configuration problem.
For example:
To reset Persistent Memory: “ ” would mean that the combination of how you’ve set
Power down. A5 and how you’ve set B2 is not supported on this system.
Set A12 ON (See illustration below). “ ” would mean that there is a problem with jumper J99
Power up. “ ” would mean that the combination of how
Wait until “ ” or “ ” is displayed on your panel. you’ve set pump 3 for 1-speed and blower for 1-speed is not supported
Note: If “ ” appears see section below. on this system.
Set A12 OFF. (This can be done safely with power on if you use a non- “ ” would mean that the combination of how you’ve
conductive tool such as a pencil to push the switch back to the OFF set DIP switches which have been assigned to pump 3 and blower is not
position. Otherwise, power down before setting A12 OFF) supported on this system.
Power up again (if you powered down in the previous step).
For all other power ups, leave A12 OFF. Power Up Display Sequence
Upon power up, you should see the following on the display:
About Persistent Memory and Time of Day Retention: Three numbers in a row, which are the SSID (the System Software
This system uses memory that doesn’t require a battery to store a variety ID). The third display of these numbers is the Software Version, which
of settings. What we refer to as Persistent Memory stores all the User should match the version of your system. For example, if these three
Preferences, as well as all the filter settings, the set temperature, and the numbers are , that is a Mach 3 EL8000 at version 26.
heat mode. If there is a Configuration Error, the message (see above) will
appear at this point (and none of the messages below will display).
Persistent Memory is not used for Time of Day. Time of Day needs to be Otherwise what comes next is:
“kept running” (not just stored) while the power is off, so a separate Real An indication of either the input voltage detected (EL1000/EL2000), or
Time Clock feature (on all models except the EL1000) keeps track of the heater wattage range supported (EL8000/GL2000/GL8000).
Time of Day while the unit is off. Time of Day Retention, and Time of Day Heater wattage display: “ ” means the system supports a heater
Retention alone, is controlled by the J91 jumper. J91 must be set according from 1 kW to 3 kW. “ ” means the system supports a heater
to main system panel used. from 3 kW to 6 kW. “ ” means the system supports a 3 kW
heater only. (These ranges may be modified slightly in the case of
Switchbank A Switchbank B
special heaters, which the next bullet covers.)
Input voltage display: A system showing “ ” supports 3 kW
to 6 kW heaters. A system showing “ ” supports the very same
heaters, although at 120V those heaters will function at only 1/4 of
their 240V rated wattage. (The system shows only either “ ” or
J91 J91 “ ” as a general indication of input voltage; it does not show the
RTC RTC
Enabled Disabled actual input voltage.)
(Not Jumpered) (Jumpered) If your system is using a special type of heater, a display such as “ ”
may appear next. If your system is using the generic Balboa heater, no
heater type display will appear.
“ ” or “ ” will appear to signal the start of
Priming Mode.
At this point, the power up sequence is complete. Refer to the User Guide
for the ML Series panel on your system for information about how the spa
operates from this point on.
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5. Wiring Configuration and DIP Settings
Setup 1 (As Manufactured)
BARCODE
W8 J
J79 J90 F5 BALBOA INSTRUMENTS, INC. MADE IN U.S.A.
EL2000 TC MACH III COPYRIGHT 2005
J7
J4 FUSE 10A 250V P/N 22896 REV B
K9
A.V.
W15
FUSE 30A G W B R
CLASS G
J74
2-Spd P1
R
F6
B
K10
J98
K4 J14
FUSE 30A
W
K2
CLASS G
W20
J11 J8
Circ.Pump
J60
Circ.Pump
J9
R
R
G
K1 K3 J85
R
R
B
B
F7 J37 J1
Blower
1 K11 Spa
Ozone
J97
7
BLK AC WHT AC J12 K12
B
B
W W
W
W
2 W1
F4
Light J86
J39
3 12V Light
FUSE
W
W
J2
G
G
AUX
J66 J65 J64 W9 W7 W2
For 240V Circ Pump
J63 J23 J19 J52 J43 J42 J50 J48
J46 3A 250V PANEL
G
G
T1
J5
NEUTRAL
12VAC
WHITE
J3
J10
FUSE
Option, set A9 & A10
W12
U4 AUX
W13
F2 0.3A 250V
PANEL
J45
according to the table
J70
BLACK
HOT
J81
MAIN
PANEL on page 8.
TORQUE J80
RANGE
RED
HOT
J71
FOR TB1: MAIN
27-30 IN. LBS. TB1 K8 PANEL
K7 ADCM
J20
J53 J54 J55 J56
REMOTE
J69
J91 RTC Enabled
J57 J25 J26
RED AC MAIN
J89 PANEL
J36
K13
Balboa
K6
Sensors must be
AUX. F
J72
SWITCHBANK A SWITCHBANK B
TST
J6
J83 J17
J82
J15 J13
J101 HTR2 J100 HTR1 CFG
J22 SENS. A J24 SENS. B VAC EXT. 2SP PUMP 3 EXT. RLY
mounted together in
Configuration
Settings Enabled plumbing from tub
13 9 5 1
going into heater.
12 8 4
14
TO J2 TO J1 TO J3 TO J9 TO J12
POS. 12
POS. 1
To Gas Heater
WHT
WHT
WHT
WHT
WHT
WHT
1-Spd P2
RED
BLK
BLK
BLK
CIRC PUMP1 BLOWER BLK
OZONE SPA
PUMP 240V 240V 120V LIGHT
240V 12V
WARNING: Main Power to system should be turned OFF BEFORE adjusting DIP switches.
WARNING: Persistent Memory (A12) must be RESET to allow new DIP switch settings to take effect. (See Persistent Memory page)
AUX.F
SSID # Wiring Color Key
TST
J83 J17
When the Logic Jumper is not installed on J83 (CFG), 100
CFG DIP Switch Settings are enabled. 120 Volt Connections
J15 114
J22 SENS. A DIP Switches will then operate as shown below.
32 240 Volt Connections
Black AC Jumpers
Switchbank A Switchbank B
12 Volt Connections
J37 Relay Control Wires
1
Board Connector Key
2
12 V 1 Typically Line voltage
A1, Test Mode OFF A7, Cleanup Cycle OFF B1, Pump 2 2-Speed
1-Speed Light 3 2 Typically Line voltage for 2-speed pumps
A2, Low Amp
High Amp A8, 1Hr O3 Supress OFF B2, Pump 2 Disabled
Enabled
A3, Filter by Time A9/A10, B3, Blower Disabled
Enabled 3 Neutral (Common)
A4, 12 Hr Time No Circ Pump B4, No Fiber/Wheel
A5, Degrees F A11, O3 w/ P1 Low B5, Pump 3 Disabled
J91 4 Ground
and P1 is 2-Spd RTC
A6, Short Timeouts B6, Panel Scrunching OFF Note flat sides in connector
Enabled
A12, Memory Retained
(Not Jumpered)
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6. Wiring Configuration and DIP Settings
Setup 2
BARCODE
W8 J
J79 J90 F5 BALBOA INSTRUMENTS, INC. MADE IN U.S.A.
EL2000 TC MACH III COPYRIGHT 2005
J7
J4 FUSE 10A 250V P/N 22896 REV B
K9
A.V.
W15
FUSE 30A G W B R
CLASS G
J74
2-Spd P1
R
F6
B
K10
J98
K4 J14
FUSE 30A
W
K2
CLASS G
W20
J11 J8
Circ.Pump
J60
J9
R
R
G
K1 K3 J85
R
R
B
B
F7 J37 J1
Blower
1 K11 Spa
Ozone
J97
7
BLK AC WHT AC J12 K12
B
B
W W
W
W
2 W1
F4
Light J86
J39
3 12V Light
FUSE
W
W
W7 J2
G
G
AUX
J66 J65 J64 J63 J23 J19 J52 J43 J42 J50 J48 3A 250V W9 W2
J46 PANEL
For 240V Circ Pump
G
G
T1
J5
NEUTRAL
12VAC
WHITE
J3
J10
FUSE
Option, set A9 & A10
W12
U4 AUX
W13
F2 0.3A 250V
PANEL
J45
according to the table
J70
BLACK
HOT
MAIN
PANEL
on page 8.
J81
TORQUE J80
RANGE
RED
HOT
J71
FOR TB1: MAIN
27-30 IN. LBS. TB1 K8 PANEL
K7 ADCM
J20
J53 J54 J55 J56
REMOTE
J69
J91 RTC Enabled
J57 J25 J26
RED AC MAIN
J89 PANEL
J36
K13
Balboa
K6 AUX. F
Sensors must be
J72
SWITCHBANK A SWITCHBANK B
TST
J6
J83 J17
J82
mounted together in
J15 J13
J101 HTR2 J100 HTR1 CFG
J22 SENS. A J24 SENS. B VAC EXT. 2SP PUMP 3 EXT. RLY
Configuration plumbing from tub
Settings Enabled
13 9
going into heater.
5 1
12 8 4
14
TO J2 TO J1 TO J3 TO J9 TO J12
POS. 12
POS. 1
To Gas Heater
Use appropriate wiring
to connect to 120V
WHT
WHT
WHT
WHT
WHT
WHT
1-Spd P2
RED
BLK
BLK
BLK
BLK
transformer at heater.
CIRC PUMP1 BLOWER OZONE SPA
PUMP 240V 240V 120V LIGHT
240V 12V
WARNING: Main Power to system should be turned OFF BEFORE adjusting DIP switches.
WARNING: Persistent Memory (A12) must be RESET to allow new DIP switch settings to take effect. (See Persistent Memory page)
AUX.F
SSID # Wiring Color Key
TST
J83 J17
When the Logic Jumper is not installed on J83 (CFG), 100
CFG DIP Switch Settings are enabled. 120 Volt Connections
J15 114
J22 SENS. A DIP Switches will then operate as shown below.
32 240 Volt Connections
Black AC Jumpers
Switchbank A Switchbank B
12 Volt Connections
J37 Relay Control Wires
1
Board Connector Key
2
12 V 1 Typically Line voltage
A1, Test Mode OFF A7, Cleanup Cycle OFF B1, Pump 2 2-Speed
1-Speed Light 3 2 Typically Line voltage for 2-speed pumps
A2, Low Amp
High Amp A8, 1Hr O3 Supress OFF B2, Pump 2 Disabled
Enabled
A3, Filter by Time A9/A10, B3, Blower Disabled
Enabled 3 Neutral (Common)
A4, 12 Hr Time No Circ Pump B4, No Fiber/Wheel
A5, Degrees F A11, O3 w/ P1 Low B5, Pump 3 Disabled
J91 4 Ground
and P1 is 2-Spd RTC
A6, Short Timeouts B6, Panel Scrunching OFF Note flat sides in connector
Enabled
A12, Memory Retained
(Not Jumpered)
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