Add a Sicce® Pump

The HYDROS Control can seamlessly integrate with Sicce® pumps.

WARNING: It is essential to remember that integrating HYDROS with Sicce flow pumps has certain limitations. Sicce allows only a limited number of commands per hour to be sent to its cloud service. HYDROS only permits a maximum of six commands every five minutes to avoid exceeding the maximum command count within a short period. Therefore, this integration is suitable for flow pumps with less frequent speed changes in their schedule. It works well for return, skimmer, and constant-running pumps. However, it is not recommended for “Wave” pumps with motors that change speeds rapidly and frequently within an hour interval.

Here is what you’ll need to get started:

  • HYDROS app 2.6.4 (274) AND firmware 323 or newer.
  • A Sicce pump that is fully connected to the cloud using the Sicce ContrAll app.
  • The “Sicce Key” can be obtained from the pump settings page in the Sicce® ContrAll app.

Step 1: Generate Sicce Key from the ContrAll App

  1. Open the Sicce ContrAll app and tap the pump you wish to connect to the HYDROS. 
  2. IMPORTANT: Ensure the pump is turned ON. If the pump is OFF, tap the center button to toggle the pump ON. 
  3. Tap on the settings icon in the upper right-hand corner.
  4. Generate and copy the “Sicce Key.”

Step 2: Create 3rd-Party Device

On the HYDROS app…

  • From the STATUS screen on the app, tap on the three horizontal dots to the right of the “3RD PARTY DEVS” label and select “Add/Edit 3rd Party Device.”
  • Type the name of the Output. We recommend you use “Sicce” and tap on “Create.”
  • Family: Variable Pumps.
  • Type: Sicce Pump.

Step 3: Configure the Sicce® Interface

  • Sicce Key: Copy and paste the “Sicce Key” from the Sicce® ContrAll app. You can generate this key by going to the pump settings page in the Sicce® ContrAll app.
  • Notification Level: This option allows you to tell HYDROS when to send a notification. You will receive notifications when the HYDROS loses connection to the Sicce® cloud.

Step 4: Upload the Changes

After configuring the input, tap the yellow bar at the bottom to upload your changes to the cloud and each HYDROS device.

Step 5: Create a Pump Output

  • From the app’s STATUS screen, tap on the three horizontal dots to the right of the OUTPUT label and select “Add/Edit Output.”
  • Type the name of the Output. We recommend you use “Sicce Pump” and tap “Create.”

Step 6: Configure the Pump Output

  • Type: Select “Variable Pump.”
  • Pump Model: Select Sicce Pump.
  • Runs Constantly: This is an easy way to run the pump at a simple constant speed without creating a separate flow schedule. 
    • Constant Speed: Set the intensity at which you wish to run the pump.
  • Speed Limit: This is the main control that sets your pump’s minimum and maximum speed, regardless of its pattern.
    TIP: Think of the speed range control as a Governor. When you create a “Flow Schedule” that operates from 1% to 100% intensity, but the pump’s speed range is restricted between 25% and 75%, then 1% on the “Flow Schedule” corresponds to the pump operating at 25%. Similarly, 100% on the “Flow Schedule” means the pump physically runs at 75%. In other words, the “Flow Schedule” speed range is within the designated range.
  • Depends On: This feature allows you to turn the output based on the status of another output. To enable this, select it from the list of available outputs.  
    • Dependency Mode: You can turn the output ON or OFF based on the other output.
      • OFF if OFF: Will turn the current output OFF if the output it depends on is OFF.
      • OFF if ON: Will turn the current output OFF when the output it depends on is ON.
      • ON if OFF: Will turn the current output ON when the output it depends on is OFF.
      • ON if ON: Will turn the current output ON when the output it depends on is ON.
  • Is Invisible: If you choose to hide the input from the status screen, it will only become visible on pages that have “Show Invisible” selected.

Step 7: Upload the Changes

  • Once you have configured your flow pump, tap on the yellow bar at the bottom of the screen to upload the changes to the cloud and individual HYDROS devices.

Step 8: Create a Flow Schedule

If you did not enable “Run Constantly” in step 6, you must create a “Flow Schedule” for the pump to run. Please refer to the “Add Flow Pump Schedule” page for instructions.

Rename Output & Change Icon

  • From the STATUS screen, tap on the Output you wish to modify.
  • On the popup, tap on the “Gear” icon on the bottom right.
  • From the Output setup page, tap on the “Pencil” icon on the top left.
  • Type in the new name you wish
  • If you wish to change the default icon, tap “Change Icon.”
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