{"product_id":"balboa-vl401-lite-4-button-replaces-gs501-touchpad-with-blower-button","title":"Balboa VL401 4-Button LCD Touchpad - Replaces VL403 LED - GS501Z \/ VS501Z \/ Sig 10 \/ E4","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBalboa VL401 4-Button LCD Touchpad - Replaces VL403 LED - GS501Z \/ VS501Z \/ Sig 10 \/ E4\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBalboa VL401\u003c\/strong\u003e is the current LCD topside touchpad supplied for Balboa \u003cstrong\u003eGS500Z, GS501Z, GS510Z, GS513Z, GS515Z, VS500Z, VS501Z, VS510Z, VS513Z, VS515Z\u003c\/strong\u003e and VS300FL4 spa control systems. It directly supersedes the discontinued \u003cstrong\u003ered-LED Balboa VL403\u003c\/strong\u003e — same dimensions, same 8-pin telephone-style connector, same mounting hole, same wiring. The only functional difference is the modern blue-on-black LCD display in place of the older red 7-segment LED.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysically Stocked, unlike most \"drop-shipping\" websites.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipped from VIC, NSW, WA, QLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces the Red-LED Balboa VL403\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalboa Water Group discontinued the VL403 (red LED) and superseded it with the VL401 (LCD). If your spa originally shipped with a VL403 and the red display has dimmed, gone patchy, or failed completely, the VL401 is the correct drop-in replacement. The two panels are \u003cstrong\u003efully interchangeable\u003c\/strong\u003e — Balboa's own VL401\/VL403 application notes confirm both panels share the same hardware platform; only the display module differs. No wiring changes, no software changes, no controller updates required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Balboa Control Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VL401 is supplied as a base or optional topside panel on these Balboa controllers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGS Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e GS500Z, GS501Z, GS510Z, GS513Z, GS515Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVS Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e VS500Z, VS501Z, VS510Z, VS513Z, VS515Z, VS300FL4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSCS:\u003c\/strong\u003e SCS501 \/ SCS501 1005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Spas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sig 10 \/ Sig 10L (also sold as SIG10 E4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eE4 Lite Duplex Digital\u003c\/strong\u003e platform — all configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalboa OEM Part Numbers Replaced\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis VL401 supersedes or replaces the following Balboa OEM part numbers: 51606, 51676, 51676-01, 51708, 51778, 52008, 52118, 52267, 52274, 52424, 52424-01, 53726, 53726-01, 54094, 54104, 54105, 54130, 54135, 54251, 54251-01, 54664, 54665, 10669, 11100, 11671, 11885, BAL51676, BAL54094, BAL54105, BAL54135, plus the universal-overlay codes 80-VL401-03, ECO-401, G8241, ICON15, TS500. If the white identification sticker on the back of your old panel shows any of these numbers, the VL401 is the correct replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: BWG VL401 (Lite Duplex Digital LCD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalboa primary part numbers: 54094 \/ 54665 \/ 54251-01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace size: 160 mm × 56 mm (6¼\" × 2¼\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut-out \/ hole size: 135 mm × 35 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCord length: 7 ft (~2.1 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector: 8-pin telephone-style plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: blue-on-black LCD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButtons: 4 (configuration depends on overlay — see variants)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpa Brands That Used This Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Australian and international spa brands that shipped the VL401 \/ VL403 platform as their factory topside: Signature Spas, Designer Spas, Leisurite, SCS, Cyclone, Bullfrog, Great Lakes, plus a large number of Chinese-imported spa cabinets running Balboa control packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Button Layout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlower \/ Jets \/ Temp \/ Light\u003c\/strong\u003e — for systems with an air blower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJets \/ Light \/ Cool \/ Warm\u003c\/strong\u003e — for systems without a blower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're unsure which overlay your spa uses, check the existing panel's button labels and match the layout exactly. The wiring and hardware are identical between layouts — only the printed overlay differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Balboa GS501Z Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/balboa-gs501z-with-vl200-touchpad-spa-control-system\" title=\"Balboa GS 501Z Retrofit Complete Control System\"\u003eComplete GS501Z controller with heater, touchpad and light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/balboa-m7-3kw-heater-element-tube-assy-replacement-suit-gl-2000-gs-vs-501-510\" title=\"Balboa GS 501Z heater element assembly\"\u003eGS501Z heater assembly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/balboa-gs-501-printed-circuit-board-pcb\" title=\"Balboa GS 501Z PCB circuit board\"\u003eGS501Z PCB circuit board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther compatible topsides: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/balboa-vl401-lite-replaces-gs501-touchpad-w-out-blower-button\" title=\"Balboa VL401 Lite 3-button topside\"\u003eVL401 Lite (3-button rectangle)\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/balboa-vl-200-4-button-mini-oval-topside-panel-lcd\" title=\"Balboa VL200 oval topside\"\u003eVL200 (3 or 4-button oval)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/balboa-temperature-sensors-pair\" title=\"Balboa temperature sensors thermistor pair\"\u003eTemperature sensors \/ thermistor pair\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eACOPVL401N\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balboa","offers":[{"title":"Blower\/Jets\/Temp\/Light","offer_id":45781457109181,"sku":"B-10669 + B-52424","price":440.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jets\/Light\/Cool\/Warm","offer_id":45781457141949,"sku":"B-52424 + Jets\/Light\/Cool\/Warm overlay","price":440.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0372\/5253\/files\/balboa-vl401-4-button-lcd-touchpad-replaces-vl403-led-gs501z-vs501z-sig-10-e4-touchpads-582.webp?v=1779714789","url":"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/balboa-vl401-lite-4-button-replaces-gs501-touchpad-with-blower-button","provider":"Heater and Spa Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}