TP800 and TP900 Series Control Panels - User Interface and Programming Reference - Software Version 5.0 and later

Nov 4, 2026

TP800 and TP900 Series control panels documentation for Balboa Water Group Colossus Series provides a user interface overview and programming reference framework. It explains the main screen status indicators, temperature range behavior, ozone and filter status, jets and heater icon behavior by panel model, and lock/menu navigation via the five control buttons. It also covers menu navigation rules, left-side set temperature editing, message handling, press-and-hold temperature adjustment, and spa/shortcut screen equipment access concepts.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages22

Reading Time55 min

AccessFree to download

The Main Screen

Spa Status

Navigation

Water Temperature

Messages

The Spa Screen and Shortcut Screen

All Equipment Access

One-Press Activation

The Settings Screen

TP800 and TP900 Series Control Panels Balboa Water Group Colossus Series User Interface and Programming Reference System Model: BP2500 / 2600 Software Version: 5.0 and later Panel Model: TP900 Series TP800 Series Software Version: 2.0 or later 1.9 or later 102°F High Range Set: 104°F Spa 8:32 PM Shortcuts Ozone Settings Filter 1 Ready in Rest Mode Heating Manufactured under one or more of these patents. U.S. Patents: 5332944, 5361215, 5550753, 5559720, 5,883,459, 6253227, 6282370, 6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2, Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group. 40985_F 1 12-08-11 The Main Screen Spa Status Important information about spa operation can be seen quickly from the Main Screen. The most important features, including Set Temperature adjustment, can be accessed from this screen. The actual water temperature can be seen in large text and the desired, or Set Temperature, can be selected and adjusted. Time-of-day, Ozone operation and Filter Operation status is available, along with other messages and alerts. High Temperature Range vs. Low Temperature Range is indicated in the upper right corner. The Jets Icon in the center will spin on a TP900 if any pump is running and changes color when the heater is on. (The icon does not spin on a TP800, but still indicates pump and heater function) A Lock icon is visible if the panel or settings are locked. The Menu choices on the right can be selected and the screen will change to show more detailed controls or programming functions. Water Temperature Desired Temperature Status Temperature Range Pump and Heat Messages Menus Lock Indicator Manufactured under one or more of these patents. U.S. Patents: 5332944, 5361215, 5550753, 5559720, 5,883,459, 6253227, 6282370, 6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2, Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group. 40985_F 2 12-08-11 The Main Screen Navigation Navigating the entire menu structure is done with the 5 buttons on the control panel. When a text item changes to white during navigation, that indicates the item is selected for action. Operating or changing a selected item is generally done with the center or “Select” button. The only item that can be changed on the left side of the Main Screen is the Set Temperature. Press the Left Arrow button to change the Set Temperature number to white. The Set Temperature can then be adjusted with the up and down buttons. Pressing the Select button or the Right Arrow button will save the new set temperature. On the right side of the screen, the menu selections can be selected with the Up and Down Buttons. Use the Select Button to choose an item. Selecting one of these items will change to a different screen with additional controls. | 102°F | | High Range
Spa Shortcuts Settings
| | --- | --- | --- | | Set: 104°F 8:32 PM Ozone Filter 1
| | | | Ready in Rest Mode Heating | | | Messages At the bottom of the screen, messages may appear at various times. Some of these messages must be dismissed by the user (see page 17) . Press-and-Hold If an Up or Down button is pressed and held when the Set Temperature is selected, the temperature will continue to change until the button is released, or the Temperature Range limits are reached. Manufactured under one or more of these patents. U.S. Patents: 5332944, 5361215, 5550753, 5559720, 5,883,459, 6253227, 6282370, 6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2, Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group. 40985_F 3 12-08-11 The Spa Screen and Shortcut Screen All Equipment Access The Spa

FAQs

What information can be seen on the Main Screen for spa operation?

The Main Screen shows actual and set temperature, time of day, ozone operation status, filter operation status, and other messages and alerts. It also indicates high vs. low temperature range in the upper right corner.

How do I change the Set Temperature from the Main Screen?

Use the Left Arrow to make the Set Temperature number turn white, then adjust it with the up and down buttons. Press Select or the Right Arrow to save the new set temperature.

How does the Jets Icon behave on a TP900 compared with a TP800?

On a TP900, the Jets Icon spins when any pump is running and changes color when the heater is on. On a TP800, the icon does not spin, but it still indicates pump and heater function.

Nov 4, 2026

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