Description
Hayward HLXPLCONTROL OmniPL / OmniLogic Replacement Controller — the 6‑pin wired indoor/outdoor control panel used to operate the entire OmniPL automation system.
HLXPLCONTROL is the primary user‑interface controller for Hayward’s OmniPL and OmniLogic automation systems. It is not the main PCB — it is the front‑end controller that provides:
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System navigation & programming
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Equipment control (pumps, heaters, lights, valves, chlorinators)
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Wi‑Fi/Ethernet interface (via the OmniPL main board)
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Touchscreen operation
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6‑pin communication link to the OmniPL main board
If your OmniPL system boots but the screen is dead, unresponsive, or glitching, HLXPLCONTROL is the correct replacement.
Compatibility
All product cards confirm compatibility with:
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Hayward OmniPL
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Hayward OmniLogic (select models using the 6‑pin controller)
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HLXPLPCBMAIN main board (OmniPL motherboard)
If your existing controller has a 6‑pin connector, HLXPLCONTROL is the correct replacement.
Common Failure Symptoms
If you’re replacing this part, you may be seeing:
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Frozen or unresponsive touchscreen
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Display not powering on
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Random reboots
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Inability to access menus
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“Controller Not Detected” errors
Replacing HLXPLCONTROL resolves these issues without replacing the main PCB.