Pentair IntelliCenter Load Center Wiring

After the IntelliCenter load center is physically installed and wired, the system must be configured in software. This configuration is done entirely through the touchscreen interface under Settings > Advanced System Configuration > Installation Setup. This article covers the software setup process: Body Configuration, Panel Identification, Expansion Enclosures, and the Installation Setup menu structure.

System Capacity and Model Overview

IntelliCenter is a scalable system. The number of circuits available depends on the Personality Card installed and the number of Expansion Enclosures connected. Key system capacities:

Capability	Capacity
AUX Circuits (with 3 expansion enclosures)	Up to 39
Feature Circuits	Up to 32
IntelliFlo Pumps	Up to 16
Programmable Schedules	Up to 100
Groups (lights and AUX circuits)	Up to 16
Bodies of Water	Up to 2
Expansion Enclosures	Up to 3 (connected via RS-485 to master panel)

The Personality Card installed in the load center determines the model type. The system configuration type (Single Body, Shared Equipment, or Dual Equipment) must match the physical installation.

Pool/Spa System Configuration Types

The IntelliCenter supports three pool/spa system configurations depending on the Personality Card installed:

Configuration	Model Numbers	Description
Single Body	i5, i8, i10	One set of equipment for a single body of water (pool or spa)
Shared Equipment	i5PS, i8PS, i10PS	Pool and spa combination sharing the same pump, heater, and filter
Dual Equipment	i10D	Two separate equipment sets for two separate bodies of water

To configure the pool and spa system type, go to Settings > Advanced System Configuration > Installation Setup > Body Configuration.

Accessing Installation Setup

All system configuration is accessed from the Home screen:

1. From the Home screen, tap Settings.
2. Tap Advanced System Configuration.
3. Tap Installation Setup.

The Installation Setup screen presents the following configuration sections:

Section	Description
Body Configuration	Configure the master panel, expansion enclosures, and bodies of water (pool/spa)
Circuits	Set up AUX circuits and Feature circuits
Pumps	Set up IntelliFlo and other pump circuits
Heaters	Set up heater circuits and heat sources
Valves	Set up valve actuator circuits
Chemistry	Enable IntelliChem or IntelliChlor devices
Pool Cover	Set up pool cover circuit settings

Body Configuration

Body Configuration is where you configure the IntelliCenter Personality Cards, expansion enclosures, and the bodies of water (pool and spa) assigned to each panel.

The Body Configuration screen displays:

• Master Panel (OCP0): The main control board.
• Pool (Body 0): The first body of water assigned to the master panel.
• Spa (Body 1): The second body of water (for shared or dual equipment systems).
• Expansion 1, 2, 3: Up to three expansion enclosures (XCP0, XCP1, XCP2), shown as disabled until connected and enabled.

Configuring a Body of Water

Tap on Pool (Body 0) or Spa (Body 1) to access body settings:

• Body Type: Reassign as Pool or Spa.
• Body Name: Enter a custom name for the body of water.
• Body Capacity: Enter the volume from 1,000 to 150,000 gallons (pool) or 1,000 to 40,000 gallons (spa).

Panel Identification

Each panel (master and expansion) has a Panel Identification screen where you can set the panel name and panel assignment.

Master Panel (OCP0)

Tap Master Panel in the Body Configuration screen to access Panel Identification:

• Panel Name: Enter the name for the main master panel. Tap the checkmark to save.
• Panel Assignment: Reassign circuits to a different panel. A warning confirms the circuit assignments will be switched.
• Show Identifier in Other Panels: Select other installed panels to display on other panel screens.

Expansion Enclosures

Up to three expansion enclosures can be connected to the master panel via RS-485 to increase the number of AUX circuits (up to 39 total with all three expansions). Expansion enclosures appear in the Body Configuration screen as Expansion 1, 2, and 3.

Enabling an Expansion Enclosure

To enable an expansion enclosure:

1. Go to Settings > Advanced System Configuration > Installation Setup > Body Configuration.
2. Tap the expansion enclosure (e.g., Expansion 1).
3. Tap Panel Identification.
4. Tap Panel Assignment and enable the expansion panel. Tap the checkmark to save.

If an optional i10x Daughter Card is installed in the expansion enclosure (adding 10 relays), tap the Expansion Panel Daughter Card button to enable it.

Using the Setup Wizard

For new installations, the Setup Wizard provides a step-by-step configuration assistant. Access it from Settings > Advanced System Configuration > Wizard. The wizard guides you through:

• Body Configuration (system type, pool/spa setup)
• Circuit assignment
• Pump configuration
• Heater setup

After completing the wizard, you can use the individual Installation Setup menus to make further adjustments.

Importing and Exporting System Configuration

IntelliCenter can save and restore its full system configuration via USB. This is useful for backing up settings before a major change, or restoring a system after a board replacement. Access these options at Settings > Advanced System Configuration > Import/Export:

• Import System Configuration: Restore a previously saved configuration from a USB device.
• Export System Configuration: Save the current configuration to a USB device.
• Export Status Logs: Save system status logs to a USB device for diagnostics.

Restoring Factory Defaults

To reset the IntelliCenter to its factory default configuration, go to Settings > Advanced System Configuration > Restore Factory Defaults. Follow the screen prompts to confirm. This will overwrite all current system configuration with the default factory settings and cannot be undone unless a configuration export was saved beforehand.

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