GS523DZ Tech Sheet
Balboa
System PN 54763-01
System Model # GS5-GS523DZ-RCA-3.0
Software Version # 43
EPN # 2808
Base PCBA - PN 55857-01
PCB GS500Z - PN 22015 Rev B
Base Panels
VL801D (Serial Deluxe) – PN 54121
VL802D – PN 54562
Template used: 40599_97_O.pdf 11/08/2008
54763-01_97_D.pdf 03/17/2009
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54763-01_97_D
System Revision History
System PN EPN
54763-01
54763-01
Date
Requested By
2808 02.10.2009 Balboa
2808 03.17.09
Balboa
Changes Made
Update software to version 43.
Update Tech Sheet Electrical Service Config Pages
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54763-01_97_D
Basic System Features and Functions
Power Requirements
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System Outputs
Setup 1 (As Manufactured)
s 60UMP3PEED
s 60UMP3PEED
s 60UMP3PEED
s 6"LOWER
s 6/ZONE
s 63PA,IGHT
s 6!6(Stereo)
s K7(EATER
Setup 2
s 60UMP3PEED
s 60UMP3PEED
s 60UMP3PEED
s 6"LOWER
s 6/ZONE
s 6#IRC0UMP
s 63PA,IGHT
s 6!6(Stereo)
s K7(EATER
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Additional Options
J71
J2A J1A
s &ULL&EATURE$OLPHIN2EMOTE
AND3PAONLY$OLPHIN2EMOTE
J1
s )22ECEIVER-ODULE
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J2
s -OOD%&8,IGHTING
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1
J18
J10
s &IBER%&8,IGHTING
#ONNECTSTO3PA,IGHTTERMINAL*
U4
J19
J8
J7
J60
1
1
J44
1
1
J22
1
J12
EXT RLY
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1
AUX F
SEN A
SEN B
VAC
J11
54763-01_97_D
Basic System Features and Functions
Any time you change a DIP Switch, other than A1, you must reset Persistent
Memory for your new DIP Switch Settings changes to take effect. If you do
not reset Persistent Memory, your system may function improperly.
To reset Persistent Memory:
s Power down by disconnecting power source from spa.
s Put a jumper across J43, covering both pins. (See illustration below)
s Power up by connecting power source to spa.
s Wait until “ ” is displayed on your panel.
s Power down again.
s Remove jumper from J43 (May also move to cover 1 pin only)
s Power up again.
About Persistent Memory and Time of Day Retention:
This system uses memory that doesn’t require a battery to store a variety of
settings. What we refer to as Persistent Memory stores the filter settings,
the set temperature, and the heat mode.
Persistent Memory is not used for Time of Day. Only models with a
Serial Deluxe panel installed (VS5xxDZ and GS5xxDZ) can display the
time. However, during power loss to the spa, the system will lose the
correct time, and reset to 12:00 PM when power is restored.
Power Up Display Sequence
Upon power up, you should see the following on the display:
s Three numbers in a row, which are the SSID (the System Software
ID). The third display of these numbers is the Software Version,
which should match the version of your system. For example, if these
three numbers are
, that is a VS511SZ at version 38.
s Displayed next is: “ ” (indicating the system is configured for
a heater between 3 and 6 kW) or “ ” (indicating the system is
configured for a heater effectively* between 1 and 3 kW).
“ ” should appear for all VS models running at 240VAC.
“ ” should appear for all VS models running at 120VAC, as well
as all GS models. (*A heater which is rated at 4 kW at 240VAC will
function as a 1 kW heater at 120VAC.)
s “ ” will appear to signal the start of Priming Mode.
At this point, the power up sequence is complete. Refer to the Reference
Card for the VS or GS System model of your spa for information about how
the spa operates from this point on, including how to adjust the Time of
Day if using a Serial Deluxe style panel.
J43
TST
C
G
J90
J46
W7
K8
K9
T1
W3
J1 J1A
K5
W2
J20
F5, F3A 250V
K5
G
C
K4
J12
W1
SWITCHBANK
A
J29
J50
C
G
FUSE 3A 250V
C
G
C
S1 TST
G
C
G
J20
OZONE
J23
C
W4
PUMP
F1
G
C
J6 J43
J29
C
G
J47
G
J6
F4 FUSE .3A 250V
FUSE 20A 250V
F7
J50
K1
J17/26
J23
E.GND
K6
RST
SWITCHBANK A
K1
J10
J18
F2
J18
E.GND
S1 TST
SWITCHBANK A
EXT.
T
RLY
L
AUX. F
J7
J8
SEN. A
SEN. B
J1
K3
BLK AC
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J44 VS500Z
EXT RLY
P/N 22972 REV D
F4
K2
LINE
J13
J22
J57
TST
RST
J6 J43
S1
J7
J8
SEN. A
SEN. B
J9
J26
J43
F2
J60
J58
J12
J2
J6
U4
WHT AC
Balboa
U4
2 3
NEUTRAL
VS100
P/N 22964_B MADE IN U.S.A.
© 2006
1
K3
K2
W1
J13
T0.25A 250V
J2A
MADE IN U.S.A
V
VAC
COPYRIGHT 2005
HEATER
A
J43 on VS5xxZ and VS300 Series Main Board Shown.
J43 on GS5xxZ Series is located in approximately the same position.
SWITCHBANK A
J43 on VS100/GS100 Series Main Board Shown.
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Wiring Configuration and DIP Settings
Setup 1 (As Manufactured)
N
G
N
J47
J322
TB1
J46
K8
C9
J20
K5
Spa
LightN
G
F4, T0.2A 250V
F3
10VAC
J72
J17/26
1
J13
F3A 250V
Blower
N
F1
F7
F10A 250V
K1
K6
K9
2-Spd
1-Spd P1
P1
CIRC. PUMP
G
PUMP 1
Ozone
J255
J23
OZONE
N
Audio
G
N Visual
J29
G
AV
J50
J F6, T30A 480V
J51
J52
Disconnect slip terminal with green
wires from J90 prior to performing
HiPot test. Failure to disconnect may
cause a false failure of the test.
Reconnect terminal to J90 after
successful completion of HiPot test.
s 6!6(Stereo)
s K7(EATER
s $ELUXE-AIN0ANEL
OPT. BLWR/PUMP 2
10VAC
s 6"LOWER
s 6/ZONE
s 63PA,IGHT
G
s 60UMP3PEED
s 60UMP3PEED
s 60UMP3PEED
HIPot Testing Note:
J71
T1
2
J2A J1A
J58
J1
W2
J288
J2
K3
J266
3
1
J43
K4
U4
J57
K2
00
J19
S1
J90
J6
3.0 kW
1
TST
SWITCHBANK A
J8
J7
J60
1
1
EXT RLY
1
AUX F
SEN A
SEN B
VAC
J7
Red
R
P/N 22909 REV B
B
W
G
PS-23
W1
J11
3.0kW
X-P332 CE
PN 55138
J1
GS5xxDZ mode
1
Heater rated @ 240V
J11 must be Jumpered
Note: Configuration shown is for Single
Service only, see the Electrical Service
pages (8, 9, 10) for instructions on
converting to Dual Service or 3-Phase.
J12
J44
1
J6
White
Pump 2
HTR1
To J1
on X-P332
J101
HTR2
J22
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F2
W1
E.GND
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J18
J10
Green
Black
F30A 480V
White
To J57 or J58
on Main PCBA
Pump 3
4
Green
WARNING: Main Power to system should be turned OFF BEFORE adjusting DIP switches.
WARNING: Persistent Memory (J43) must be RESET to allow new DIP switch settings to take effect. (See Persistent Memory page)
SSID #
100
91
43
J11
J12
3.0kW
Heater
A1, Test Mode OFF
A2, See Table 1
A3, N/A
A5, 2-speed P1
Panel Button Assignments
1=Time
2=Mode/Prog
3=Temp Up
4=Temp Down
GS523DZ
Software
5=Light
6=Pump 1
7=Pump 2
8=Unused
8=J17/26
A6, 50 Hz
Enabled
A7, J17/26 Disabled
A8, Degrees C
A9, Non-Circ Mode
A10, See Table 1
Wiring Color Key
Neutral (Common) AC Connections
3
Special AC Connections
2
Line AC Connections
1
10 Volt Connections
Relay Control Wires
J43
Memory
Reset
Panel Button Positions
1
3
8
5
2
4
6
7
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Board Connector Key
1
Typically Line voltage
2
Typically Line voltage for 2-speed pumps
3
Neutral (Common)
4
Ground
Note flat sides in connector
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Wiring Configuration and DIP Settings
Setup 2
J47
G
TB1
J46
K8
C9
J20
K5
Spa
LightN
G
F4, T0.2A 250V
F3
10VAC
J72
J17/26
1
J13
F3A 250V
Blower
J322
F1
F7
F10A 250V
K1
K6
K9
2-Spd
1-Spd P1
P1
G
Circ
N Pump
J255
PUMP 1
Ozone
CIRC. PUMP
J23
OZONE
N
Audio
G
N Visual
J29
G
AV
J50
J F6, T30A 480V
J51
J52
Disconnect slip terminal with green
wires from J90 prior to performing
HiPot test. Failure to disconnect may
cause a false failure of the test.
Reconnect terminal to J90 after
successful completion of HiPot test.
s K7(EATER
s $ELUXE-AIN0ANEL
OPT. BLWR/PUMP 2
10VAC
6/ZONE
6#IRC0UMP
63PA,IGHT
6!6(Stereo)
N
s
s
s
s
G
60UMP3PEED
60UMP3PEED
60UMP3PEED
6"LOWER
N
s
s
s
s
HIPot Testing Note:
J71
T1
2
J2A J1A
J58
J1
W2
J288
J2
K3
J266
3
1
J43
K4
4
U4
J57
K2
00
J19
S1
J90
J6
1
TST
SWITCHBANK A
J8
J7
J60
1
1
J12
J44
1
GS5xxDZ mode
1
EXT RLY
1
AUX F
SEN A
SEN B
VAC
J11
3.0kW
3.0 kW
J1
Red
P/N 22909 REV B
B
W
G
PS-23
1
J7
J6
White
Pump 2
X-P332 CE
PN 55138
R
Note: Configuration shown is for Single
Service only, see the Electrical Service
pages (8, 9, 10) for instructions on
converting to Dual Service or 3-Phase.
To J1
on X-P332
Heater rated @ 240V
J11 must be Jumpered
HTR1
Green
Black
F30A 480V
White
To J57 or J58
on Main PCBA
Pump 3
J101
HTR2
J22
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F2
W1
E.GND
Balboa
J18
J10
Green
WARNING: Main Power to system should be turned OFF BEFORE adjusting DIP switches.
WARNING: Persistent Memory (J43) must be RESET to allow new DIP switch settings to take effect. (See Persistent Memory page)
SSID #
100
91
43
J11
J12
3.0kW
Heater
A1, Test Mode OFF
A2, See Table 1
A3, N/A
A5, 2-speed P1
Panel Button Assignments
1=Time
2=Mode/Prog
3=Temp Up
4=Temp Down
GS523DZ
Software
5=Light
6=Pump 1
7=Pump 2
8=Unused
8=J17/26
A6, 50 Hz
Enabled
A7, J17/26 Disabled
A8, Degrees C
A9, Non-Circ
24 Hour 3ºF
Circ Pump
A9,
Mode
A10, See Table 1
Wiring Color Key
Neutral (Common) AC Connections
3
Special AC Connections
2
Line AC Connections
1
10 Volt Connections
Relay Control Wires
J43
Memory
Reset
Panel Button Positions
1
3
8
5
2
4
6
7
Page 6
Board Connector Key
1
Typically Line voltage
2
Typically Line voltage for 2-speed pumps
3
Neutral (Common)
4
Ground
Note flat sides in connector
54763-01_97_D
DIP Switches and Jumpers Definitions
SSID 100 91 43
Base Model GS523DZ
DIP Switch Key
A1 Test Mode (normally OFF)
A2+A10 Control amp draw requirements (See Table 1)
A3 N/A (must be OFF)
A4 Aux Freeze (must be OFF)
A5+A9 Pump 1 speeds and Circ Modes:
Table 1
A5
A9
Circ Mode
Pump 1 Speed
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
Non-circ
Circ "acts like Pump 1 low" (filters/polls/ect)
24 hours with 3°F shut-off
24 hours with 3°F shut-off
2-speed
1-speed
1-speed
2-speed
A2
# of Hi-Speed
Pumps/Blower
Before Heat Disabled
A10
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
0
1
2
3
Alert:
A6 “ON” position: 50Hz operation
“OFF” position: 60Hz operation
A7 “ON” position: J17/26 Enabled for Blower or 1-speed Pump 4.
“OFF” position: J17/26 Disabled.
A8 “ON” position: temperature is displayed in degrees Celsius
“OFF” position: temperature is displayed in degrees Fahrenheit
Pump 2 and Pump 3 are required,
use X-P332 CE expander board with
PS-23 splitter cable.
To add Blower or 1-speed Pump 4,
use J17/26.
Jumper Key
J11
If using 3kW or higher wattage heater, jumper can be set in either position, but may perform better on Pins 1 and 2.
If using 2.5kW or lower wattage heater, jumper must be set on 1 Pin only.
J12
Factory set. DO NOT MOVE.
Jumper must be on Pins 1 and 2 for GS51xZ/GS52xZ/GS5xxSZ/GS5xxDZ software.
Jumper must be on Pins 2 and 3 for GS50xZ software.
J43
When jumper is placed on 2 pins during power-up, system will reset persistent memory.
Leave on 1 pin only to enable persistent memory feature.
WARNING:
sSetting DIP switches incorrectly may cause abnormal system behavior and/or damage to system components.
sRefer to Switchbank illustration on Wiring Configuration page for correct settings for this system.
sContact Balboa if you require additional configuration pages added to this tech sheet.
Panel Button Positions
Aux Panel Information
1
3
8
5
Supports 2-button aux panel
2
4
6
7
VX20
6
7
Supports 4-button aux panel
Panel Button Assignments
1=Time
2=Mode/Prog
3=Temp Up
4=Temp Down
VX40D
6 7
8 5
5=Light
6=Pump 1
7=Pump 2+Pump 3
8=J17/26 (when A7 is ON)
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Electrical Service Configuration Options
Systems with PCB Rev B Only
AV
J50
J52
J F6, T30A 480V
J51
G
J29
J23
OZONE
PUMP 1
F1
F7
F10A 250V
K1
K6
K9
J13
F3A 250V
N
J47
J46
Single Service, TN and TT Electrical Systems
CIRC. PUMP
N
G
N
K8
N
N
G
G
J255
(1 x 32 Amp)
10VAC
J17/26Line +
J72 1 Neutral + 1 Protective Earth)
3 Wires (1
J71
G
N
10VAC
F4, T0.2A 250V
OPT. BLWR/PUMP 2
T1
J58
Protective Earth wire (Green/Yellow) must be connected
to system ground terminal as marked.
2
J1
W2
This option is configured
and shipped as the default.
J2
J288
3
K3
J266
N1
J20
J2A J1A
1
L1
K5
F3
TB1
All equipment (pumps, blower, heater and any
expander board) runs on service line L1.
1
4
J43
K4
J57
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F2
W1
J101
HTR2
HTR1
J90
To power on
an optional
fuse-protected
Expander Board.
To W1 on
an optional
fuse-protected
Expander Board.
AV
J50
J52
K2
00
J19
Systems using only 1 DIP switch (A10) for heat disable:
1 x 16 Amp Service is not supported:
For 1 x 32 Amp Service:
Set DIP Switch A10 such that total system amperage
draw never exceeds rated service input.
Systems using multiple DIP switches for heat disable:
Refer to system Hot Sheet DIP Switch Definition page
and set the switches shown in Table 1 such that total
system amperage draw never exceeds rated service input.
S1
J6
J F6, T30A 480V
J51
G
J29
J23
OZONE
PUMP 1
TST
SWITCHBANK A
1
1
EXT RLY
1
J12
1
1
J11
VAC
SEN B
SEN A
AUX F
F1
F7
F10A 250V
K1
K6
K9
1
J44
J8
J7
J60
J22
Balboa
J18
J10
U4
E.GND
AS MANUFACTURED
C9
G
J322
J13
F3A 250V
N
J47
J46
Dual Service, TN and TT Electrical Systems
CIRC. PUMP
N
G
N
K8
N
N
G
G
J255
OPT. BLWR/PUMP 2
T1
J1
The heater and any
expander board run on
J2
service line L1, while all other equipment, such as pumps
and blowers, run on service line L2.
J288
N1
N
Protective Earth wire (Green/Yellow) must be connected
to system ground terminal as marked.
W2
K3
J266
1
4
J43
K4
J57
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Completely remove the white wire from J26 and J32.
Note: J32 and J25 are electrically identical. The white
wire may be attached to either terminal before removal.
F2
W1
HTR2
To W1 on
an optional
fuse-protected
Expander Board.
J101
HTR1
00
K2
J90
To power on
an optional
fuse-protected
Expander Board.
J19
S1
J6
J60
1
TST
SWITCHBANK A
J8
J7
1
1
J12
J44
1
1
J22
Balboa
J18
J10
U4
E.GND
OPTIONAL
3
G
10VAC
F4, T0.2A 250V
J58
L1
J20
J2A J1A
1
L2
2
K5
F3
TB1
N2
C9
(2 x 16 Amp)
10VAC
J17/26LinesJ72+ 2 Neutrals + 1 Protective Earth)
5 Wires (2
J71
G
J322
EXT RLY
1
AUX F
SEN A
SEN B
VAC
J11
Systems using only 1 DIP switch (A10) for heat disable:
DIP Switch A10 must be OFF.
Systems using multiple DIP switches for heat disable:
Refer to system Hot Sheet DIP Switch Definition page
and set both switches shown in Table 1 to ON positions.
If using an Expander Board:
Systems using multiple DIP switches for heat disable:
Refer to system Hot Sheet DIP Switch Definition page
and set both switches shown in Table 1 to OFF positions.
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Electrical Service Configuration Options
Systems with PCB Rev B Only
AV
J50
J52
J F6, T30A 480V
J51
G
J29
J23
OZONE
PUMP 1
F1
F7
F10A 250V
K1
K6
K9
J13
F3A 250V
N
J47
J46
3-Phase Service, TN and TT Electrical Systems
CIRC. PUMP
N
G
N
K8
N
N
G
G
J255
C9
G
J2A J1A
2
W2
J288
3
K3
J266
1
4
J43
K4
J57
F2
W1
HTR2
To W1 on
an optional
fuse-protected
Expander Board.
J101
HTR1
00
K2
J90
To power on
an optional
fuse-protected
Expander Board.
J19
S1
J6
J60
TST
SWITCHBANK A
1
1
J12
J44
J8
J7
1
1
1
J22
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J18
J10
U4
E.GND
OPTIONAL
Protective Earth wire (Green/Yellow)
must be connected
J71
to system ground terminal as marked.
IMPORTANT - Service
MUST include a neutral wire,
J1
with a line to neutral
voltage of 230VAC.
J2
The heater runs on service line L1.
All main-board equipment run on service line L3.
Addtional equipment, such as expansion boards,
run on service line L2.
Completely remove the white wire from J26 and J32,or J25.
Completely remove the blue wire from J28 and J58.
OPT. BLWR/PUMP 2
J58
N
10VAC
F4, T0.2A 250V
T1
L1
N
F3
10VAC
J72
J17/26
1
L2
J20
G
TB1
L3
K5
5 Wires (3 Lines + 1 Neutral + 1 Protective Earth)
J322
EXT RLY
1
AUX F
SEN A
SEN B
VAC
J11
Systems using only 1 DIP switch (A10) for heat disable:
DIP Switch A10 must be OFF.
Systems using multiple DIP switches for heat disable:
Refer to system Hot Sheet DIP Switch Definition page
and set both switches shown in Table 1 to ON positions.
NOTE:
sNot all GS5xxZ systems can support 3-Phase.
s3-Phase requires System PCB Rev B.
sIf using an expansion board, the board must have fuse-protection.
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Electrical Service Application Notes
This page is specific to the GS523DZ model with 7A max pumps.
(The preceeding pages cover all possible GS applications.)
As manufactured, this system comes configured for Single Service.
See the preceding pages for instructions on moving wires for Dual Service or Three-Phase configurations.
Use the following guidelines for setting DIP Switches appropriately for the particular
service configuration chosen.
For 1x16A Service:
Not Supported.
For 1x32A Service:
Switch A2 must be OFF and A10 can be ON.
For 2x16A Service:
Switches A2 and A10 must be OFF (because Pumps 2 and 3 are on the same service as the Heater).
For 3-phase Service (16A per phase):
Pump 1 and blower are on one phase, Pumps 2 and 3 are on another phase, and the Heater is on its own
phase. So there are no limitations needed on equipment running together. Thus switches A2 and A10 can
both be ON.
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Ozone Connections
Note: A special tool is required to remove the pins from the connector body once they are snapped in
place. Check with your Balboa Account Manager for information on purchasing a pin-removal tool.
Balboa Ozone connector configuration for 230VAC 50Hz:
L
Black or Brown Line Conductor
Empty
White or Blue Neutral Conductor
Empty
N
Flat sides of sockets as shown
J50
Audio
G
R
B
W Visual
J29
J23
OZONE
PUMP 1
2-Spd P1
R
J51 F6, T30A 480V
CIRC. PUMP
B
J47
W
G
Circ
R
B
W Pump
J25
J32
Line - Black or Brown conductor
Not used
Neutral - White or Blue conducto
Not used
G
J52
AV
TB1
1
F4, T0.2A 250V
J90
J58
2
W2
J57
J28
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Serial Deluxe Panel Configurations
Time
Warm
Blower
Light
Mode/Prog
Cool
Jets 1
Jets 2/3
VL801D (Serial Deluxe)
PN 54121 no Overlay
s Connects to Main Board terminal J1 only*
Time
Warm
Blower
Light
Mode / Prog
Cool
Jets 1
Jets 2/3
VL802D
PN 54562 no Overlay
s Connects to Main Board terminal J1 only*
* Panels with back-lighting (bulbs installed) should never be plugged into J2. Use J1 only.
If the backlight bulbs are removed, then both J1 and J2 may be used.
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