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.”
  • Under TYPE, select “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 STATUS screen on the app, 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 “Flow Pump.”
  • Pump Model: Select Sicce 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.
  • Output Device: Select Sicce (this is the 3rd-Party Device you created in Step 1).
  • If Input /Dependency Unavailable: Select what the pump should do if HYDROS loses connection to the Sicce®cloud.
  • 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 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

After defining the pump, you can instruct the controller on its operation. Please refer to the “Add Flow Pump Schedule” option on the left menu 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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