Controlling vs. Monitoring Overview
Decide whether to leave your existing automation in place for monitoring or let Clyr handle full equipment control while still tracking chemistry.
Clyr can be set up to monitor equipment and chemistry or to control equipment while still monitoring chemistry—understanding the difference keeps every install safe and predictable.
Monitoring
If you or your pool client want to keep the existing automation system in place and simply monitor equipment performance and pool chemistry, choose Clyr's monitoring option.
For all monitoring steps, use the Ain and Bin ports on the Clyr Controller to connect to the existing RS485 network. By tying Ain and Bin into the current automation wiring, the controller can safely “listen” to traffic between the automation system and the pool equipment. You can still connect a Clyr pH/ORP probe and pressure sensor on RS485 NETWORK 2 (labeled A2 and B2) on the controller board.
Always select the monitor toggle when adding pumps and salt cells during setup.
During equipment setup you will always see a toggle for monitor mode on pumps and salt cells. Enable it whenever you want Clyr to observe the existing automation without taking control.
Controlling
Controlling equipment from your phone or computer is where Clyr really shines. Wiring for full control is straightforward when you dedicate the RS485 network to the Clyr Controller.
Never let an OEM automation panel and the Clyr Controller control the same equipment at the same time—running both can damage hardware.
The following guides walk you through vendor-specific wiring, but in general the control layout should look like the diagram below.
