Raypak AVIA Automation Guide
Understand Raymote, direct variable-speed pump control, Poolside Tech The Attendant, auxiliary outputs and how the AVIA can work with an existing pool automation system.
```The Raypak AVIA can provide Wi-Fi heater control through Raymote, directly control compatible Raypak Protégé and AquaStar variable-speed pumps, communicate with Poolside Tech The Attendant through the approved RS-485 adapter, and respond to traditional pool or spa heat calls from compatible external automation. It does not directly control every third-party pump simply because that pump uses RS-485.
The AVIA can operate as a stand-alone connected heater, as part of a basic heater-and-pump system, or as one component within a larger automation platform. Understanding those levels is important because “automation compatible” does not always mean direct two-way communication with every device.
The Four Levels of AVIA Control
```How the AVIA fits into a connected pool system
| Control Method | What It Controls | Communication Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVIA touchscreen | Local pool, spa and heater settings | Built in | Simple local operation |
| Raymote | Remote heater temperature, status, heat-time tools and compatible auxiliary functions | Wi-Fi | Homeowners wanting app control |
| Compatible Raypak/AquaStar VSP | Configured pump speeds for standby, pool, spa and heating modes | Direct RS-485 | Basic heater-and-pump automation |
| Poolside Tech The Attendant | Heater operation, monitoring and broader pool-system automation | RS-485 adapter | Connected whole-pad control |
| Third-party pool automation | Pool or spa heat demand depending on approved wiring and controller capability | Remote contacts | Existing automation installations |
| Unlisted third-party VSP | Not assumed to be directly controlled by AVIA | Verify system | May require separate automation |
Raymote: The AVIA’s Built-In Wi-Fi Layer
```Raymote gives AVIA owners remote access without requiring a complete traditional automation panel. Compatible app functions include temperature control, heater status, heating-time planning, diagnostic information and professional fleet-management tools.
Temperature Control
Adjust compatible pool and spa temperature settings from the Raymote app.
Heat-Time Tools
Estimate heating time to better plan pool and spa use.
Status and Diagnostics
Review compatible operating and performance information without standing at the heater.
Professional Access
Invite a compatible pool professional to an organization for remote monitoring.
Auxiliary Output
Use the configurable auxiliary output for approved low-voltage control applications.
2.4 GHz Connection
The heater connects through a compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network at the equipment pad.
Can the AVIA Control a Variable-Speed Pump?
```Yes, but only with the pump families Raypak identifies as compatible. The AVIA manual lists direct control compatibility with the Raypak Protégé variable-speed pump and AquaStar variable-speed pumps.
When pump control is enabled, the AVIA can use configured speeds for standby, pool, spa and heating conditions. That allows the heater to request an appropriate pump speed when heat is needed.
Raypak Protégé VSP
The Protégé pump uses the appropriate RS-485 harness supplied with or specified for the compatible equipment configuration.
- Direct supported communication
- Configured speed control
- Designed for Raypak system integration
AquaStar Pipeline VSP
The AVIA can control compatible AquaStar Pipeline pumps using the required communication arrangement and settings.
- Direct supported communication
- Basic heater-and-pump automation
- AquaStar pump address must be configured correctly
Raypak AVIA and Poolside Tech The Attendant
```Newer AVIA heaters can communicate directly with compatible Poolside Tech The Attendant controllers for remote operation and monitoring.
Raypak’s April 2026 manual lists minimum ignition software versions of 1.30 for AVIA 264 models and 2.30 for AVIA 404 models. The connection uses the AVIA communication port and requires Raypak RS-485 Harness Adapter Kit 100-10004059.
Direct Heater Control
The Attendant can issue compatible operating commands to the AVIA.
Temperature Monitoring
The controller can use compatible heater and water-temperature information.
Fault Visibility
Direct communication can improve status and fault reporting within the connected system.
Relay Expansion
The Attendant platform supports additional high-voltage relays for broader equipment control.
Chemistry Options
Compatible chemistry modules and probes can add pH and ORP monitoring to the larger system.