Indigo Domotics

Just installed a new saltwater pool. The pump, heater, filter are all controlled by a Hayward Goldline Prologic control center (http://www.hayward-pool.com/shop/en/poo ... c-i-prolog). I added the AquaConnect network gateway (http://www.hayward-pool.com/shop/en/poo ... i-peaqconn), which allows the Goldline to access the home wifi and the hayward acquaconnect internet site. While this does provide the ability to control the pool from and iPhone app as well as a browser, I'd like to have Indigo manage the pool. Is there a plugin that uses the existing API from Hayward without running a serial connection through the house, out the window, down the wall, across the yard, ... over the river and through the woods, etc?
Thanks!
Eddie

There are no 3rd party plugins that we know about for this pool controller much less anything that would alleviate the need for serial wires. Having said that, it would be nice to get more pool control integrated into Indigo if someone wanted to tackle this.

[MODERATOR NOTE] moved to correct forum.

I would love to see a 3rd party plug-in for this also. Existing pool automation technologies, at least as far as I've been able to research, are lacking. The ability to turn on/off pool features, including lights based on timers & triggers seem right up Indigo's alley.

So if you're still interested, I now have this set up in python. fairly complete, but somewhat set up for my system.

set up for the ProLogic PS-PL16-V through aqua connect. I think they have a newer system out--mine is the old serial. (about 8 years old)

Not sure this is relevant, but this company http://autelis.com makes a serial to IP device and there is already a plugin for Indigo. Sadly, they have stopped production due to Covid, and I don't know if they will ever come back. I installed a Pentair Pool Control earlier this year, and after that was done, only then found out that Autelis wasn't manufacturing any more. No luck on eBay either. I've got my fingers crossed that Autelis will resume production soon.

(breathing new life into this post)

FWIW, I just (and I mean just now) got Hayward ProLogic button pressing (and releasing) working using the AQ-CO-SERIAL, Hayward's "Home Automation Interface Module." I am using a Gridconnect NET232+ serial-ethernet adapter. I am now able to control lights, heater, filter, ... anything that involves pressing a button on the main controller. I have Action Groups, virtual devices, etc. Works great. I am getting data back but have not felt a burning need to parse it, etc. just yet.

Re. the long serial cable, my current plan is to put the AQ-CO-SERIAL and NET232+ in a nearby closet where I have an Ethernet switch, and then run RS485 cable through the attic and down to the controller. I could put the two devices outside by the pool controller, and run Ethernet cable as opposed to RS482 cable, but that has its own complications. Right now it's working w/ 100' of RS485 cable on a spool. I won't need all of that to run the distance, so...fingers crossed...

Note that there are serial to wifi devices, including some by Gridconnect

https://www.gridconnect.com/collections/wireless-serial

but I can't speak for them. I am satisfied w/ the NET232+ --- it was relatively simple to set up, didn't require a PC (web based), etc. I little quirky but it works.

Oh, and I have a Zooz A/D unit sensing the lights and pump relays in the controller (they are unused in my case, and serve as great dry contacts), so that I actually know the state of the lights and pump, as opposed to simply toggling while having to look/watch. It's a bummer that the Zooz unit seems to lose contact somewhat routinely (it is outdoors...), just when it's needed. I have tried a z-wave repeater but no help. It could be the unit---I have another I can swap out some day.

I could share more some time if someone really wants it.