Program the Balboa BP8 Spa Pack Using a TP700 Topside Control

In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to program the Balboa BP8 Spa Pack using the TP700 topside control with a graphical user interface. Heads up, this process is slightly different from the traditional TP600, so let’s dive in! 

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Overview of the Balboa BP8 Spa Pack

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Here’s the Balboa BP8 Spa Pack:

This advanced unit allows you to configure various combinations of pumps and blowers. On the bottom right corner of the BP8’s cover, you’ll find a table listing 18 different configurations.

When you start a new Spa pack, it is set to mode 1 by default. For the sake of this demo, I’ll be setting the pack to Mode 9, which is designed for:

• A two-speed pump (Pump 1)
• A single-speed pump (Pump 2)
• A single-speed blower

Hence, the first step is identifying what you’ll be connecting to your spa pack.

Getting Started with Configuration

To program the BP8, I’ve connected it to the TP700 topside control, which features a sleek graphical user interface. This interface is the same as on the SpaTouch range.

Step 1: Enable Test Mode

1. Locate the bank of 10 dip switches in the top right corner of the BP8.
2. Carefully flip dip switch 1 to the ON position (upwards).
   • Safety Note: The unit is live, so only touch the switch to avoid accidental contact with other components.

This will enable Test Mode or setup mode that unlocks additional settings on the graphical interface.

Step 2: Changing the Setup Mode

Once in Test Mode, navigate through the graphical user interface to access the setup options:

1. Select the Test menu. (This menu only appears when dip switch 1 is in the ON position.)
2. You’ll see the current setup mode displayed. For this demo, it’s set to Mode 1 by default.
3. Scroll down and select Mode 9 from the list.
   (Mode 9 corresponds to our desired pump and blower configuration as confirmed on the back of the cover.)
4. Click Set to confirm the change.

Next, you’ll hear the relays click, and the unit will reset automatically. The screen will display “Initializing” as the new settings take effect.

Step 3: Finalizing the Configuration

When the unit reboots, you may see an error code or a prompt to set the time. This is normal, especially if it’s a demo unit which I’m using.

• Verify the setup mode by revisiting the Test menu. It should now display Mode 9.
• Ensure the configuration aligns with your desired settings.

After you’re satisfied with the setup:

1. Carefully return to the dip switches.
2. Flip dip switch 1 back to the OFF position (downwards).
3. Confirm that the Test Mode option disappears from the interface.

Wrapping Up

That’s it! You’ve successfully configured your Balboa BP8 Spa Pack using the TP700 topside control. The relays will click as the unit transitions to the new setup mode, and you’re ready to go!

If you need any help understanding or setting up your Balboa BP8 Spa Pack then let me know and I’d love to help you out!

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