The Problem with Traditional Plant Rooms

Most commercial aquatic facilities are built around multiple disconnected control systems that must be integrated together to operate effectively.

This typically includes separate chemical controllers, PLC or BMS systems, dedicated equipment controllers, and multiple contractors responsible for programming, commissioning, and support.

Critical equipment such as pumps, heaters, UV systems, filtration, and chemical dosing often requires external integration, adding complexity, cost, and potential points of failure.

This fragmented approach can lead to:

• Higher installation and engineering costs
• Longer commissioning and project delivery times
• Difficult troubleshooting and maintenance
• Limited visibility and control for operators
• Increased compliance and operational risk

The result is a plant room that is more expensive to install, more difficult to maintain, and less efficient to operate.

There's a better way

The CHEMTROL® Solution replaces multiple fragmented systems with one centralised automation platform designed specifically for commercial aquatic facilities.

The CHEMTROL® controller communicates directly with a dedicated PLC switchboard via Modbus, providing complete plant room automation without the complexity, cost, and delays associated with traditional third-party BMS integration.

One Platform Controls

• Chemical dosing and water chemistry
• Filtration and automatic backwash
• Recirculation pumps and VSDs
• Heat pumps and heaters
• UV disinfection systems
• Water level and TDS control
• Safety interlocks and alarms
• Remote monitoring via a secure web server

Factory pre-wired, programmed, and tested systems significantly reduce installation and commissioning time, often cutting project delivery from weeks to just a few days.

The result is a simpler, smarter, and more cost-effective solution, providing operators with complete visibility and control of the entire plant room from a single platform, backed by one supplier for service, support, and warranty.

Stop Firefighting. Start Managing

If your team is still manually testing water quality, chasing multiple contractors, or trying to piece together information from separate systems, operations quickly become reactive instead of controlled.

CHEMTROL® changes this by giving you complete visibility and control of the entire plant room from one integrated platform.

Instead of managing multiple systems and interfaces, operators can monitor and control all key functions in real time, reducing downtime, confusion, and operational risk.

Operators Benefit From:

• Simple, intuitive interface – no PLC knowledge required
• Automatic alarms that notify issues before they lead to closures
• Remote access from any device via secure connection
• Automatic chemical usage tracking and reporting
• Historical data, trends, and compliance-ready records
• One supplier for service, support, and warranty

The result is a more proactive operation where issues are identified early, compliance is easier to maintain, and staff can focus on managing performance rather than reacting to problems.

Lower Total Cost. Fewer Liabilities

For Councils and Government Aquatic Facilities

CHEMTROL® is designed to simplify water quality management for councils and government-operated aquatic facilities by providing a fully integrated system that is easy for internal staff to operate, without heavy reliance on specialist contractors.

The system automatically records and logs all water quality data, ensuring compliance information is always available and audit-ready. This reduces manual record-keeping and helps streamline reporting to regulators and internal stakeholders.

Council & Government Benefits

• Automatic water quality logging – always audit-ready for inspections and reporting
• Reduced reliance on external contractors for day-to-day operation and support
• Typically 30–40% lower capital cost compared to traditional PLC-based solutions
• 5-year warranty on CHEMTROL® electronics for added long-term confidence
• Live remote monitoring access for facility managers and council teams
• Proven deployment across councils and aquatic facilities throughout Australia

The result is a more cost-effective, transparent, and manageable solution that improves operational control while reducing long-term risk and complexity.

Specify With Confidence

CHEMTROL® for Engineers, Consultants & Contractors

CHEMTROL® is designed for engineers, consultants, and electrical contractors who require a proven, code-compliant control solution without the complexity and programming burden of a full PLC system.

It provides a practical and reliable platform that simplifies integration while maintaining full control over key plant room functions.

Engineering & Integration Features

• Modbus IP communication with full register mapping for seamless integration
• 4–20mA and relay outputs for direct connection to external equipment
• Compatible with most major VSD, UV, heater, and treatment equipment brands
• Fully pre-wired, programmed, and factory tested prior to shipment to reduce on-site installation risk
• Designed to meet Australian aquatic standards.

The result is a simplified engineering approach that reduces integration time, minimises on-site risk, and delivers a reliable, standards-compliant control system.

Key Features & Typical Applications

Key Features

Automation & Control

• Duty/standby pump control
• Variable speed drive (VSD) integration
• Automatic backwash sequencing
• UV system interlocks and performance monitoring
• Heater and temperature control
• Water level automation
• TDS auto-bleed control

Chemical Management

• pH control (CO2, liquid acid, or dry acid)
• Chlorine dosing and chlorinator integration
• Dual setpoints for pH and chlorine control
• Combined chlorine reduction via UV integration

Safety & Reliability

• Emergency stop system integration
• Flow and level protection
• Equipment interlocks for safe operation
• Alarm notifications with automated shutdown logic
• Automatic data logging for compliance and reporting

Typical Applications

CHEMTROL® is designed for a wide range of aquatic and water treatment facilities, delivering reliable automation, control, and compliance support across all installation sizes.

• Commercial swimming pools
• Aquatic centres
• Learn-to-swim facilities
• Hydrotherapy pools
• Council-managed aquatic facilities
• Large spa and wellness systems

The system is scalable from small to large installations, ensuring consistent performance, simplified operation, and reduced integration complexity across all applications.

Proven in the Field. Right Here in Australia

Grand Pools – Mooroolbark, Melbourne VIC

When Grand Pools required a fully integrated control solution for a new commercial aquatic facility, they needed more than just chemical control. The project called for complete plant room automation, including mechanical plant control, water quality management, safety systems, and remote monitoring – without the cost, complexity, and lengthy commissioning typically associated with traditional PLC or BMS solutions.

CHEMTROL® delivered a complete, integrated solution using the PC5100 controller and dedicated switchboard PLC, providing full plant room control through a single platform.

System Installed

CHEMTROL® PC5100 Controller + Dedicated Switchboard PLC

Project Outcomes

✔ Approximately 40% lower capital cost compared to traditional PLC-based solutions
✔ Fully operational in less than one week from installation to commissioning
✔ 24/7 remote monitoring and control via the CHEMTROL® web server
✔ Single supplier for service, support, and warranty

Scope of Works

The CHEMTROL® system was configured to provide complete automation and monitoring of the facility, including:

• Dual recirculation pumps with duty/standby VSD control
• Heat pump integration with flow interlocks
• Aqualec UV integration for chloramine management
• Automated pool level and make-up water control
• Continuous pH and chlorine monitoring and control
• Emergency shutdown and alarm management
• Secure remote monitoring and access via the CHEMTROL® web server

The Result

Instead of coordinating multiple contractors, programming layers, and separate control systems, Grand Pools received a fully integrated solution that simplified installation, accelerated commissioning, and provided operators with complete visibility and control of the entire plant room.

“The CHEMTROL® system gave us everything the PLC quotes were offering, at a fraction of the cost and in a fraction of the time.”

– Facility Management, Grand Pools Mooroolbark

A Smarter Alternative to Traditional PLC

CHEMTROL® continues to prove that commercial aquatic facilities can achieve full automation, compliance, and operational control without the cost and complexity of traditional PLC or BMS architectures.

Why Choose CHEMTROL®

One Platform. Complete Plant Room Control.

CHEMTROL® delivers a smarter, fully integrated alternative to traditional aquatic automation systems by bringing all critical plant room functions into a single platform. This reduces complexity, lowers installation and operating costs, and gives operators complete visibility and control from one interface.

While the system is operated by a single CHEMTROL® controller, all key plant equipment is still backed up and protected through the switchboard PLC, ensuring safe and reliable operation at all times.

Proven Performance & Support

• Over 50 years of proven technology in water treatment automation
• 5-year warranty on CHEMTROL® electronics for long-term confidence
• Purpose-built for aquatic water treatment applications
• Fully integrated control and automation platform
• Faster deployment with reduced commissioning time
• Easier maintenance with fewer external dependencies
• Local Australian support, service, and technical assistance

Smarter control. Lower complexity. Better water management – all in one platform.