To integrate a Cover Pools or Coverstar automatic pool cover with The Attendant, a Rotary Switch must be installed.
This part is available through local distribution from Cover Pools (Part #191005 – Rotary Switch w/Bracket).
The Rotary Switch mounts to the cover take-up tube and mechanically tracks the cover’s position.
It sends signals to The Attendant, which then:
- Detects whether the cover is open or closed.
- Prevents water features from running when the cover is closed.
- Adjusts water quality and sanitation processes accordingly.
⚠️ Note: The switch couples to the opposite end hub of the cover take-up tube.
This Rotary Switch is only compatible with Cover Pools or Coverstar covers. It does not work with APC or Aquatics covers.
Installation of the Rotary Switch
When adjusting the cams on the switch:
- Top Cam (white wire) → Close/Cover position
- Bottom Cam (green wire) → Open/Uncover position
Adjustment screws:
Screw 1 → Bottom Cam
Screw 2 → Top Cam
Wiring the Rotary Switch to The Attendant
No cover interface board is required. Connect the Rotary Switch directly to The Attendant’s FLOW-SW terminal bar bank.
Wiring connections:
Black → Common/Power → GND on an open SW port on The Attendant.
Green → Bottom Cam → GPI on the same SW port as the black wire.
White → Top Cam → Cap with a wire nut (not connected to The Attendant)
Micro Rotary Switch
Cover Pools also has available a Micro Rotary Switch available. Please follow the steps below to program the switch.
Setting the Home Position:
After installing the switch do the following.
- Position the cover all the way open.
- Press the button located on the top of the Micro-Rotary Limit Switch. This sets the “Home” position and a LED inside of the button will blink 3 times.
- Operate the cover in the closing direction for at least 5 feet. This sets the rotational direction for closing the cover.
- Test to make sure the feature is turning off and on by moving the cover to the desired open position and seeing if feature has been activated.
- If steps 1 through 4 did not provide expected results repeat the configuration steps. Pressing the “Home” button again will reset the home position to the present location.
Wiring the Micro Rotary Limit Switch to The Attendant
No cover interface board is required. Connect the Rotary Switch directly to The Attendant’s FLOW-SW terminal bar bank.
Wiring connections:
Black → GND on an open SW port on The Attendant.
White → GPI on the same SW port as the black wire.
Software Configuration
Enter Installer Mode in the Poolside app.
Navigate to the Devices tab.
Tap the blue PLUS (+) button and select Cover Sensor.
Confirm the Port Type is set to Flow Switch.
Under Number, select the switch port where the rotary wires are connected (e.g., SW1).
Set Switch Type to Normally Closed.
- This means the circuit is closed when the pool cover is fully retracted/open.
- Adjust if necessary.
Assign the cover sensor to the correct Body of Water.
Tap Apply, then Save.
Exit Installer Mode and return to Normal mode.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Test the cover and features! Verify that when the cover begins closing, all features shut off and cannot be turned back on.