{"product_id":"hayward-cat-5500-chemical-control-system-with-wifi-cat5500-wifica","title":"Hayward CAT 5500 Chemical Control System with WiFi | CAT5500-WIFICA","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHayward CAT 5500 Chemical Control System with WiFi | CAT5500-WIFICA\u003c\/strong\u003e is an advanced commercial water chemistry controller designed for automated \u003cstrong\u003epH, ORP, temperature, TDS, and salt\/NaCl monitoring and control\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is particularly well suited for commercial saltwater pool applications where accurate chemical control, remote monitoring, and detailed system oversight are required. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe CAT 5500 continuously evaluates pool water chemistry and activates connected chemical-feed equipment proportionally to demand. Integrated WiFi communication provides remote access through Hayward's PoolComm platform for system monitoring, alarms, historical data, and controller management. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic \u003cstrong\u003epH and ORP control\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitors \u003cstrong\u003eTDS and NaCl\/salt concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated water-temperature monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi communication\u003c\/strong\u003e for remote system access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Hayward PoolComm remote monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDerived sanitizer PPM capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual sanitizer setpoints for backup ORP control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional-Series pH sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional-Series ORP sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductivity sensor for TDS\/NaCl monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined acrylic professional flow cell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary flow sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProportional chemical-feed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple programmable auxiliary outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with external chemical-feed pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChlorine-generator interface capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH priority-feed function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplemental sanitizer-feed modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical overfeed timeout protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh and low pH alarms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh and low ORP alarms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlow alarm protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-level and chemical-tank monitoring capabilities with optional sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual and audible alarms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote email\/text alert capability when configured with applicable remote services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF\/ANSI Standard 50 certified for applicable pH\/ORP functions \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHayward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAT 5500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAT5500-WIFICA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial Water Chemistry Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiFi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH \u0026amp; ORP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature, TDS \u0026amp; NaCl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Display Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.0 – 9.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORP Display Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 – 995 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTDS Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 – 7,500 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaCl Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 – 7,500 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Setpoint Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0 – 8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORP Setpoint Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 – 995 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Control Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.1 pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORP Control Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±5 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Alarm Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow 6.0 \/ High 9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORP Alarm Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow 200 mV \/ High 995 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. Power Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 VAC, 60 Hz, 10 Amp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Relay Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Amp, 120\/240 VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORP Relay Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Amp, 120\/240 VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow Cell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachined Acrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow Sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotary Flow Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCNC-Machined \u0026amp; Beveled PVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial Pools \u0026amp; Aquatic Facilities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Product Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0610377336536\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNSF \/ ANSI Standard 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eController Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-Year Limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensor Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWearable Items Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHayward's current CAT 5500 specifications identify \u003cstrong\u003eCAT5500-WIFICA\u003c\/strong\u003e as the professional package with \u003cstrong\u003eTemp\/TDS, WiFi, and derived PPM\u003c\/strong\u003e, and specify the machined acrylic flow cell and rotary flow sensor for the Professional Package. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCAT5500-WIFICA\u003c\/strong\u003e professional package is configured with the major components required for water-quality sensing and control, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAT 5500 wireless water-quality controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiFi communication capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional-Series pH sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional-Series ORP sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductivity sensor for salt\/TDS monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined acrylic Professional-Series flow cell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary flow sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePVC mounting backboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation tubing and fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor mounting and connection components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eChemical storage tanks, metering pumps, salt chlorine generators, and other chemical-feed equipment are generally selected separately according to the facility's application. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAdvanced Water Chemistry Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe CAT 5500 automatically samples water and compares measured pH and ORP values against programmed setpoints. When chemical adjustment is required, the controller can activate connected chemical-feed equipment proportionally to system demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe system also monitors conductivity for \u003cstrong\u003eTDS and salt\/NaCl concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it especially useful for pools equipped with commercial salt chlorine generation systems. Hayward identifies the CAT 5500 as an ideal complement to its commercial Saline C salt chlorine generator platform. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eRemote WiFi Monitoring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCAT5500-WIFICA\u003c\/strong\u003e adds remote communication capability through WiFi. With an appropriately configured PoolComm account, operators can remotely review water-quality information, alarms, logs, and controller status instead of relying exclusively on equipment-room inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHayward documentation notes that PoolComm services may be subject to account or subscription requirements, so operators should confirm current service terms when commissioning the system. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Alarm Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe CAT 5500 provides multiple safeguards for commercial chemical-control applications, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH high and low alarms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eORP high and low alarms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlow-loss protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH and ORP overfeed timeout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH priority feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplemental sanitizer-feed modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-level monitoring capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical-tank level monitoring capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudible and visual alarms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote alarm capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe flow-monitoring system can disable automated chemical feeding when inadequate circulation is detected, helping prevent chemical feeding when proper sample-water flow is unavailable. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes the CAT5500-WIFICA control both pH and chlorine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt controls \u003cstrong\u003epH and sanitizer activity through ORP\u003c\/strong\u003e. The controller activates compatible chemical-feed or chlorine-generation equipment based on programmed chemistry setpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes it measure salt levels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. The CAT 5500 includes conductivity monitoring that allows the system to monitor \u003cstrong\u003eNaCl\/salt and TDS concentrations up to 7,500 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes CAT5500-WIFICA include WiFi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. \u003cstrong\u003eCAT5500-WIFICA is the WiFi-equipped version\u003c\/strong\u003e of the CAT 5500 Professional Package. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes it include pH and ORP sensors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. The system includes Hayward Professional-Series pH and ORP sensors, along with a conductivity sensor for salt\/TDS monitoring. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes it include chemical feed pumps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo. Chemical-feed systems such as acid pumps, chlorine pumps, CO2 systems, and chemical tanks are separate accessories selected according to the installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCan it work with a commercial salt chlorine generator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. The CAT 5500 is designed specifically with salt-chlorination applications in mind and includes chlorine-generator interface capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHayward specifies a \u003cstrong\u003e5-year limited warranty on the controller, 2 years on sensors, and 1 year on wearable items\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hayward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54610681332022,"sku":"CAT5500-WIFICA","price":5229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/1167\/9798\/files\/OIP_0b89794a-d3f3-4e2b-832a-c5b96a6a0c0d.jpg?v=1790016371","url":"https:\/\/poolsupplydepot.net\/products\/hayward-cat-5500-chemical-control-system-with-wifi-cat5500-wifica","provider":"Pool Supply Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}