AeWare in.k450 Compact Full Function Keypads User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- AeWare
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AeWare in.k450 Compact Full Function Keypads
in.k450
Compact full-function keypads for in.xm & in.xe spa systems
- Aeware’s new series of keypads features a large LCD display and raised keys that let users control all in.xm functions and programming directly from spa side. In.k450 comes in an easy to install waterproof plastic enclosure and is designed to maximize user experience.
Spa Functions
On/Off key
Depending on the spa manufacturer, this key may have different functions:
On/Off, Standby mode or quick enable of the Economy mode.
Standby Mode:
Use On/ Off key to pause all pumps. Progress bar will display the remaining
time before the system automatically exits Standby mode (user can also exit
Standby mode at any time by pressing again on On/Off key).
In order to warn the user, the spa light will flash for a few seconds before the exit of Standby mode and restart the pumps. The “Stby” message is also displayed during Standby mode.
- With in.xe Spa Packs Press and hold Pumpl key for 5 secs. to activate Standby mode.
- Pump will stay turned on it there is a request for more heat.
Pump 1 key
Press Pump 1 key to turn Pump 1 on at low speed. Press a second time to turn pump to high speed (with a dual-speed pump). A third time turns pump off. A built-in timer automatically turns pump off after 20 minutes, unless pump has been manually deactivated first.
- If single speed pump: press Pump key to turrn pump on. Press Pump key again to turn pump ofi.
Pump 2 key
Press Pump 2 key to turn Pump 2 on at low speed. Press a second time to turn
pump to high speed (with a dual-speed pump). A third time turns pump off. A
built-in timer automatically turns pump off after 20 minutes, unless pump has
been manually deactivated first.
Pump 3 / Blower key
Press Pump 3/Blower key to turn Pump 3 /Blower on. Press a second time to turn pump or blower off. A built-in timer automatically turns pump/blower off after 20 minutes, unless pump has been manually deactivated first.
Note: Pump 3 option available with in.xm model only.
Light key
Press Light key to turn light on at high intensity. Subsequent presses change light intensity. A last press turns light off. A built-in timer automatically turns light off after 2 hours, unless it has been manually deactivated first.
Programming Steps
Up/Down keys
- Use Up or Down key to set desired water temperature. The temperature setting will be displayed for 5 seconds to confi rm your new selection.
- The “Set Point” icon indicates that the display shows the desired temperature, NOT the current water temperature!
Program key
Use Program key to display time or enter Programming menu by pressing and
holding key. In Programming mode, the following parameters can be set: time,
fi lter cycle start time, fi lter cycle duration, fi lter cycle frequency, and
temperature unit.
Note: Light key is used as Program key if this key is not present.
Setting the time
Enter Programming mode by holding Prog. key pressed down for 3 sec. The
display will show the current time setting. Setting the hour: Use Up or Down
arrows to change hour setting (AM/PM). Setting the minutes: Press Prog. key a
second time. Use Up or Down key to change hour setting.
Setting fi lter cycle start time
To program the fi lter cycle, you must enter these parameters: the start time,
duration and frequency. During a fi lter cycle, pumps run for one minute to
purge the plumbing, then Pump 1 runs for the programmed number of hours. Press
Prog. key a third time. The display will show FSxx, with “xx” representing the
starting hour. Use Up or Down key to change setting.
Setting fi lter cycle duration
Press Prog. key a fourth time. The display will show Fdxx, with “xx”
representing the duration in hours. Use Up or Down key to change setting.
Filter cycle frequency
Press Prog. key a fi fth time. The display will show FFxx, with “xx”
representing the number of fi lter cycles per day (up to 4). Use Up or Down
key to change setting. accessible only if clock feature is available.
Setting economy mode
This mode allows you to lower the temperature set point of the spa by 20 °F
(11 °C) during a certain period of the day. Press Prog. key a sixth time. Use
Up key to enable the economy mode, the display will show EP 1 or use Down key
to disable economy mode, the display will show EP 0.
Setting economy duration
Press and hold Light key until the display shows Edxx, with “xx” representing the duration in hours. (Default: 2 hours). Use Up or Down key to change setting. 0 = no fi ltration3 24 = continuous fi ltration 2 Feature is available in in.xe Spa Packs only. 3 It’s not recommended to set this to “0”.
Water temperature regulation
In a regulation cycle, the system fi rst generates water fl ow through the
heater housing and the plumbing, in order to ensure accurate water temperature
readings as well as avoiding heater activation in dry conditions. After
verifying pump activation and taking a water temperature reading if required,
the system automatically turns the heater on to reach and maintain water
temperature at Set Point.
Setting economy start time
Press Prog. key an seventh time. The display will show ESxx, with “xx”
representing the starting hour. Use Up or Down key to change setting.
Setting economy end time
Press Prog. key a eighth time. The display will show EExx, with “xx”
representing the ending time in hour. Use Up or Down key to change setting. 4
Feature is available in in.xm Spa Packs only.
Setting temperature unit
Water temperature can be displayed in either Fahrenheit (˚F) or Celsius (˚C).
Press Prog. key a ninth time. The display will show either ˚F or ˚C. Use Up or
Down key to change setting. Press Prog. key once more to go back to normal
mode.
Note: “F” will be displayed in in.xe Spa Packs.
Smart Winter Mode
Our Smart Winter Mode protects your system from the cold by turning pumps on
several times a day to prevent water from freezing in pipes.
Cooldown
After heating the spa water to the desired Set Point, the heater is turned
off, but its associated pump (Pump 1 Low-speed or CP) remains on for a
predetermined period of time to ensure adequate cooling of the heating
element, this prolongs its useful life. The heater icon fl ashes during this
time.