By Century Motors


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Part # VL100

Dimensions 5-5/8" X 5-3/8"

Alternate Part #'s AOSVL100, MGT-101-3006

Product Description

From the innovative leader in leisure water pump motors, Century® now offers wireless capability for its VGreen® variable speed pump motors with the release of VLink™, a retrofit wireless user interface control.

The VLink wireless motor interface gives the pool operator the ultimate ability to set, adjust, and monitor a pump motor schedule from virtually anywhere in the world with the use of a smart mobile device. In addition, the programming flexibility allows the user to monitor, manage and calculate energy consumption and savings, and easily and conveniently set custom overrides for parties and cleaning. Energy conscious pool owners now have the ability to wirelessly monitor and manage their VGreen pump motor anytime, anywhere!

One of the many advantages for the dealer/installer is that VLink is a simple to install, low-cost method of incorporating wireless controllability to any basic pool pad that has a VGreen motor. Installation is a breeze because no high voltage connections are necessary. A simple, low voltage connection between the motor and wireless adapter are all that are needed to power the unit and enable communication. Once the hardware is installed, the simple to use App (available in Android or iOS) is downloaded and onscreen instructions guide the owner or installer through connecting the wireless adapter to the home’s wireless network.

For the end user, VLink enables many desired features of the VGreen 270 variable speed motor that are integrated into the VGreen 165 but not configurable by the end user. With the use of the VLink wireless motor interface, end users can set and control prime speed and duration as well as freeze protection settings. VLink also enhances the user experience on the VGreen 165 and 270 by allowing up to six custom override settings to be programed. VLink also allows all settings to be stored in the “Cloud” so they will never get lost regardless of power outages or brownouts.

The VLink wireless motor interface is 100% backwards compatible with previously installed VGreen 165 or 270 variable speed motors, and is a perfect addition to new installations, as well. The VLink wireless motor interface package includes a wireless adapter and mounting plate, two communication connectors, one 18’ communication cable, a watertight communication cable fitting, and two mounting screws and wall anchors.

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?     Asked on 7/5/2017by Ranz

What is the difference in this and the VLink Century Wireless Motor Interface - aosvl100?
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A  Answered on 7/23/2017 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Ranz. There is no difference between this VL100 and AOSVL100.
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?     Asked on 10/2/2017by Tampa

Can this also operate an accessory such as a light tonturnit okn and off remotely?
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A  Answered on 10/3/2017 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Tampa. No, this controller will not control any accessory, only the Century V-Green Motors
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?     Asked on 10/27/2017by Brian M

Can I install this inside my house?
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A  Answered on 10/27/2017 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Brian M. You can, however, the cable is only 18ft long so that's the installation range from the pump. 
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?     Asked on 12/4/2017by Frank F

Is the unit water resistant? Will be mounted in a wall, occasional/accidental splashing while cleaning the filter area.
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A  Answered on 12/5/2017 by InyoPools Product Specialist Kevin G.

No, this device is not water resistant. Because of this, I would recommend installing this unit in a dry space. 
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?     Asked on 1/5/2018by Robert

Will this work with the Raypak PS165VSP pump?
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A  Answered on 1/5/2018 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Robert. This Century Motor VLink - VL100 will work with the Raypak PS165VSP pump.  
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Difficulty

Est. Repair Time

2 to 4 hrs

Tools Needed

PVC cutting/ gluing

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This was my 3rd summer with Vlink. Reliability was way off compared to previous years

Written on 11/17/2020 by Guest

I replaced my old single speed pool pump in spring 2018 when the previous single speed pump died. I bought the Vlink with it and it was pretty reliable (maybe 1 or 2 app instances in the first 2 years, typically on July 4th) so it didn't bother me. Support was responsive and very helpful. However, summer 2020 was a different story: there were many outages - the programmed schedule worked reliable but there were several periods of several days each where the app wouldn't accept schedule changes or accept overrides. Essentially the app was functioning in a 'read-only' fashion. Contact tech support by phone and email yielded 0 responses either. I don't know if Century has/has exceeded their existing cloud capacity and/or they laid off the support (engineering) team but it was very disappointing. I ended up removing the flow restrictor on my pressure side cleaner return so that I could run my cleaner (with booster pump) effectively when my Vgreen was only running at 1800 RPM (the minimum RPM required to keep my salt cell flow switch engaged) . I loved the Vlink when it was reliable. Hoping Century gets their act together in 2021 or I will probably have to replace the system (and have wasted hundreds of dollars).

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Difficulty

Est. Repair Time

1 to 2 hrs

Tools Needed

None

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VLink was not seeing the WiFi

Written on 7/21/2019 by Guest

Call for technical support and was guided to reset the VLink and it’s working fine now.

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Difficulty

Est. Repair Time

Less than 1 hr

Tools Needed

Screwdriver, small controlls or eye glass screw driver.

Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen

Written on 4/21/2019 by Guest

I had an issue with a vs pump we bought on Clist about a month after installed. I had a feeling it was tenant or pool service guys messing with the control pad. Spoke with good folks at INYO and we discussed a solution. The VLink was installed by my dad and the wife worked the magic of setting it up on the computer. I was out of town at the time, downloaded the app and it was up and running within an hour. It's great to know and easy to schedule or just override pump to boost flow.

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