AqualinkD Compute Module Kit mounting

• Jandy Panel Mount
• External Enclosure

1. AqualinkD CM module & Mounting Frame
2. External Antenna mount & cable
3. External enclosure mount (option)
4. Antenna
5. RS485 connector
6. Jandy Panel mounting screws

Jandy Panel Mount

• CM Kit - if this area is free, the CM Kit should be mounted in this spot with supplied screws
• RS485 - This is the 4 pin connector you need to wire the CM kit to
• Low Voltage - CM Kit can be mounted / placed anywhere in this area
• High Voltage - Never mount anything in this area, and keep clear of it.

Install instructions

1. Cut the RS485 cable to length (depending on mounting option), and wire it as shown here
2. Connect the AqualinkD CM module to the RS485 wires, it should now boot up. Just leave it dangling for the next step as you need access to the USB port
3. Load WiFi information as detailed here
4. Mount the AqualinkD CM module & mounting frame in the panel
• If you don't have a SWG, then use the screws to mount in the control board bezel as shown above
• If you do have a SWG, then you can mount it in any area of the low voltage part of the panel
• There are multiple mounting options for the antenna pigtail as shown here (location #1 or #2), you may need to move this around depending on wires and other
5. Stick the external antenna mount to the outside of the Jandy panel.
6. Run the Antenna cable through one of the open holes in the bottom on the panel, and connect to the CM

Mounting in an enclosure

• Our preferred case for moderate climates is the LeMotech Electrical Box 5.9"x3.9"x2.8"
• For hot climates a metal case is preferred, white diecast aluminum is the best followed by steel, ie VEVOR NEMA Steel Enclosure, 8" x 8" x 6"
• Any case with internal dimensions of around 6"x4"x3" should give you enough room, go larger if you want to mount the antenna inside the enclosure, or are in a hot climate (more air volume to act as a thermal buffer)


• It's IMPORTANT to note when selecting an enclosure that you DO want it water tight, but you DO NOT want it air tight. The two are at odds with each other I know.
  • If the enclosure is air tight, then any temperature changes will cause pressure build up inside the box, which will not let CPU to cool, and also lead to water being sucked inside the box when it rains
  • Simplest solution is to not make the cable holes air tight. Alternatively you can drill a few small vent holes in the bottom of the box
  • The cable gland that comes with the above mentioned box are water tight, we simply don't screw the gland tight against the cables and that provides enough airflow
  • Aluminum: The top choice because it acts as a high-performance heatsink; it pulls CPU heat to the outer walls and reflects more solar radiation (if painted white or light grey)
  • Steel: good choice that is extremely rugged and durable, but it conducts heat much slower than aluminum, again should be painted white or light grey
  • Plastic (Polycarbonate/ASA): it acts as an insulator (trapping heat inside like a greenhouse)
  • Antenna must be mounted outside the box if it's metal, but can be mounted inside if it's plastic (as long as the box is large enough)

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1. Remove the antenna pigtail mount from the frame by removing the M2.5 allen bolt.
   • Be very careful not to disconnect the pigtail wire from the CM4 board, it can be very hard to get back on
2. Attach the External enclosure mount as shown here
3. Attach the antenna pigtail mount so location #3
4. If you are using a plastic box, the antenna can be mounted inside if the box is large enough, this will NOT effect the antenna performance
• If you are using a metal box, the antenna MUST be mounted on the outside
• The antenna can be mounted directly to the pigtail mounting inside the box
5. Attach the external antenna mount to outside of box (if needed) and run the cable to the inside of the box and connect to pigtail inside the box
6. Follow instructions here

External Frame mount.

Antenna Pigtail Mount options.