Product Overview

The Pentair 521968Z IntelliCenter i8PS Personality Card is a genuine OEM expansion circuit board designed for compatible Pentair IntelliCenter pool and spa automation systems.

The card slide-connects directly to an existing IntelliCenter i5P main motherboard and configures the system as an i8PS Pool & Spa shared-equipment system. It can be used to upgrade a compatible i5P-based IntelliCenter installation or replace an existing failed i8PS personality card without replacing the main motherboard.

Key Features

Genuine Pentair OEM Component
Factory replacement and expansion circuit board designed specifically for the IntelliCenter automation platform.

i8PS Pool & Spa Configuration
Configures a compatible IntelliCenter system for Pool & Spa shared-equipment operation.

i5P Motherboard Compatible
Slide-connects directly to the IntelliCenter i5P main motherboard.

Replacement or System Upgrade
Designed for replacing a failed i8PS personality card or upgrading a compatible IntelliCenter system to the i8PS configuration.

Expandable IntelliCenter Platform
Works within Pentair's scalable IntelliCenter automation platform for controlling compatible pumps, heaters, lighting, valves, sanitizers, and other pool equipment.

Benefits

• Genuine Pentair OEM automation component
• Converts compatible i5P-based systems to i8PS
• Provides Pool & Spa shared-equipment configuration
• Retains the existing compatible i5P motherboard
• Ideal for IntelliCenter system upgrades
• Direct slide-on personality-card design
• Allows board-level repair instead of complete automation replacement
• Supports compatible IntelliCenter automation equipment and accessories

Specifications

Installation Information

Disconnect all electrical power to the IntelliCenter Load Center or Power Center before opening the enclosure or servicing the automation electronics.

The 521968Z slide-connects directly to the compatible i5P main motherboard. Pentair specifies that personality expansion cards must be installed in Slot 1 of the motherboard.

After installation, the IntelliCenter system should be configured for the i8PS Pool & Spa shared-equipment arrangement using the appropriate system setup process.

Installation by a qualified pool automation professional is recommended.

Confirm Before Ordering

Pentair 521968Z is specifically intended for:

• IntelliCenter automation systems
• i8PS configuration
• Pool & Spa applications
• Shared-equipment systems
• Compatible i5P main motherboards
• Replacement of an existing i8PS personality card
• Upgrading a compatible i5P-based system

Do not confuse this card with:

• 521977Z – i8P: Single-body configuration
• 521936Z – i5PS: Shared-equipment Pool & Spa configuration
• 521873Z – i10PS: Higher-capacity shared-equipment configuration
• 522997Z – i10X: Expansion card requiring an i5X motherboard
• 523050 – i5P: Main Outdoor Control Panel motherboard

This listing is for the personality card only. The i5P motherboard, relays, load center, transformer, valve actuators, sensors, and other automation components are not included unless specifically stated.

Warranty Information

The Pentair 521968Z is currently listed with a 60-day general warranty. Additional dealer warranty coverage may be available depending on purchase channel, installation, proof of purchase, and current Pentair warranty requirements.

Customer Q&A

Q: What does the Pentair 521968Z do?
It configures a compatible IntelliCenter i5P-based system as an i8PS Pool & Spa shared-equipment automation system.

Q: Does this replace the i5P motherboard?
No. The 521968Z personality card connects directly to the existing compatible i5P main motherboard.

Q: Is the i8PS designed for a pool and spa?
Yes. Pentair identifies the i8PS as a shared-equipment Pool & Spa configuration.

Q: Where does the personality card install?
It installs in Personality Card Slot 1 on the IntelliCenter i5P main motherboard.

Q: Does this include additional relays?
No. This listing is for the i8PS personality circuit board only. Relays and other automation hardware are separate.