Moving.. Going to do a DIY Build.

[ShallowWater]

You forgot the exception to rule 6.. If rule 10, No Splashing, is invoked Rule 6 does not apply.

 

[ShallowWater]

Back on IntelliCenter..

What's the point of having VSF pumps if only 2 speeds are available? On my previous DIY Implementation of a VS Pump there where 4 speeds available through Z-Wave Relays and I did that in about 2016. Feeling some regression here.

 

[Newdude]

You forgot the exception to rule 6.. If rule 10, No Splashing, is invoked Rule 6 does not apply

Yes but unfortunately the stubbed toe clause that preempts droppage is always in effect.

 

[ajw22]

What's the point of having VSF pumps if only 2 speeds are available?

What model IntelliFlo pumps do you have?

 

[ShallowWater]

What model IntelliFlo pumps do you have?

011056

 

[ajw22]

011056

Why do you say you only have 2 speeds with your IntelliCenter?

Those are controllable using the RS-485 comm link.

 

[ShallowWater]

Why do you say you only have 2 speeds with your IntelliCenter?

Those are controllable using the RS-485 comm link.

But not with the app? There's Pool and Pool Hi available for scheduled pump speeds. I know the speed within those can be set but it is not obvious how to have more than two scheduled pump speeds.

I really only need three but only get two.

I want a slow speed for general circulation and salt generation at low power usage, a medium speed morning and evening each day before and after sunrise and sunset, respectively, with the lights on for show and finally a high speed run for an hour or so to do better cleaning.

I had this before with an 011018, it's control cable and four Z-Wave Relays automated by my Z-Wave Controller.

 

[ajw22]

But not with the app? There's Pool and Pool Hi available for scheduled pump speeds. I know the speed within those can be set but it is not obvious how to have more than two scheduled pump speeds.

I really only need three but only get two.

I want a slow speed for general circulation and salt generation at low power usage, a medium speed morning and evening each day before and after sunrise and sunset, respectively, with the lights on for show and finally a high speed run for an hour or so to do better cleaning.

I use my PC going to IntelliCenter2.com to program my system. I cannot walk you through it now since my system is shutdown for the winter.

You can have 100 circuits in the IC. You create a feature circuit and you can set a pump speed for that feature circuit.

Maybe @Turbo1Ton or someone else who has their IC running can walk you through it.

 

[ShallowWater]

I went to intellicenter2.com from my PC on the local network and get the same options that are in the app. I want more automation than is offered though. I also don't like it being cloud based, reliant on their servers and subject to potential recurring charges for access in the future.

 

[ajw22]

I want more automation than is offered though.

Look at nodejs pool controller then.

I also don't like it being cloud based, reliant on their servers and subject to potential recurring charges for access in the future.

nodejs-poolController

Many here may be familiar with the amazing project of @tagyoureit for controlling the Pentair Intelli-line of products. It takes the rs485 serial information and allows it to be digested in various ways. Not being very technical, I've struggled a bit with it on my Intelliflo, so I was hoping...

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[ShallowWater]

Look at nodejs pool controller then.

nodejs-poolController

Many here may be familiar with the amazing project of @tagyoureit for controlling the Pentair Intelli-line of products. It takes the rs485 serial information and allows it to be digested in various ways. Not being very technical, I've struggled a bit with it on my Intelliflo, so I was hoping...

www.troublefreepool.com

Funny you should mention this. I'm Sammy2 on this forum for Vera Controllers, now owned by EZLO. There's a Vera Plugin for the nodejs pool controller that I'm looking into incorporating.

Pentair Pool Equipment

I have built a plugin to control your pool equipment without an Autelis device. It uses a Raspberry Pi and a RS-485 converter to communicate with IntelliCenter, IntelliTouch, EasyTouch and standalone pool pumps and chlorinators. You can find the Pi interface at and the plugin at

community.ezlo.com

 

[Turbo1Ton]

I don't know what circuits you have programmed but it sounds like you just need to create another circuit called 'pool medium' and associate that with another pump speed that's between pool and pool hi.



Each feature circuit can be associated with a pump speed.

You do this in the pumps tab. You can have up to 8 circuits associated with a different pump speed.



--Jeff

 

[ShallowWater]

I don't know what circuits you have programmed but it sounds like you just need to create another circuit called 'pool medium' and associate that with another pump speed that's between pool and pool hi.

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Each feature circuit can be associated with a pump speed.

You do this in the pumps tab. You can have up to 8 circuits associated with a different pump speed.

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--Jeff

I can think of quite a few things I can do with this now and have some playing to do! THANK YOU!

I just wish it was local and not reliant on internet connectivity or the status of a cloud server. Do you know if the settings and schedules etc are at least stored locally?

 

[ajw22]

I just wish it was local and not reliant on internet connectivity or the status of a cloud server. Do you know if the settings and schedules etc are at least stored locally?

Yes, your programming is stored on your panel. The IntelliCenter can be run without any network connection using the Outdoor Control Panel (OCP) and Indoor Control Panel (ICP).

The Pentair server is just a relay for communicating with the panel from outside your local network.

 

[Turbo1Ton]

I will add, the highest pump speed wins. Meaning that if you schedule 2 circuits to run at the same time, the higher pump speed will take place. So for example, my filter pump above, my pool circuit is always running, 24/7 @ 1200RPM. Then during the day I also run my cleaner circuit over the top of that, so the pump bumps up to 2700RPM during that time.

--Jeff

 

[ShallowWater]

I guess I'll be following that scheme.. 1200 RPM 24/7 with overlays. If that chlorinates your pool it'll certainly do mine.

 

[ShallowWater]

Yes, your programming is stored on your panel. The IntelliCenter can be run without any network connection using the Outdoor Control Panel (OCP) and Indoor Control Panel (ICP).

The Pentair server is just a relay for communicating with the panel from outside your local network.

I'd like to access it directly at its local IP Address. Is that possible?

EDIT: It seems it should be but I don't know the Pascode.

 

[ajw22]

I'd like to access it directly at its local IP Address. Is that possible?

The panel does not have a web server to present a UI from an IP address. So you have to go through the app UI in local mode or the IntelliCenter2 web server.

 

[Turbo1Ton]

You just need to enter the IP address for the Intellicenter, no passcode is needed, unless you set up a passcode. In either location, the 'connect to local system' in the upper right corner, or expanding the 'local systems' tab, either one does not require a passcode.





--Jeff

 

[ShallowWater]

You just need to enter the IP address for the Intellicenter, no passcode is needed, unless you set up a passcode. In either location, the 'connect to local system' in the upper right corner, or expanding the 'local systems' tab, either one does not require a passcode.

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--Jeff

My IntelliCenter shows up a Texas Instruments device physically plugged into port 2 on my Unifi Dream Machine router.

I try this IP Address with no Passcode but cannot connect.