Can Pentair controllers recognize Sta-rite pumps?

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JamesW said:
The IntelliFlo and IntelliPro use the same motor and drive.

If the Automation will control an IntelliFlo, it will control an IntelliPro.


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Thank you for your reply.
The motor and drive can be exact the same. However, if they use different identifiers the microcontroller may not identify it.

Do you or anyone else know what identifier is used by sta-rite as opposed to Pentair pumps.

I do not believe 1.170 (or earlier recognizes intelliflo3/intellipro3 motors/pumps.

I am not nitpicking. I just want to make sure that if I buy an intellipro3 (013076)now and wait for the controller intelliCenter at the end of the year I will have no support or warranty.

I just cannot believe that pentair will not sell intelliflo3 (011076) to people at large.

Vick.
 
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JamesW said:
The IntelliFlo and IntelliPro use the same motor and drive.

If the Automation will control an IntelliFlo, it will control an IntelliPro.


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JamesW, thank you for your assurance. I see that with (P/N 356365z the 011075 will work as 011076.
Best Regards,

Vick

Do you know if the Sta-rite makes controllers as well?
 
VictorE said:
Do you know if the Sta-rite makes controllers as well?
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There is no separate company called Sta-Rite.

It's all Pentair.

Sta-Rite is merely a brand owned by Pentair.

In my opinion, they need to get rid of the Sta-Rite name brand as all it does is cause confusion.

The motors are made by Lafert S.p.A.

Via J.F. Kennedy 43. 30027 San Donà di Piave. Venice - Italy

Electric motors - Lafert Group - Electric motor

Lafert Group s.p.a. designs and manufactures electric motors in AC and DC power for all types of applications: industrial, servo, automotive, etc ...
www.lafert.com www.lafert.com

I don't know if they also make the drives or if they buy the drives from a different company.

In any case, Pentair/Sta-Rite does not make the motors or drives.
 
JamesW said:
There's no reason to use different identifiers.

It's the exact same pump, exact same drive and exact same motor.

In any case, call and/or email Pentair for the best, most up-to-date information.
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I wish I can talk to someone at Pentair. They have a very long hold time. Furthermore, I don't want to be bounced around by one call center guy to another.

This is the most knowledgeable community, and I trust them more than some call center guy.

I saw an article by someone (AZ pool) about using a raspberry pi, but it is like taking a nuke to a gunfight.

However, if companies keep treating people like dirt people might go that route. After all, it is just turning 18 volt relays and 24 volt actuators.
With a little effort the serial bits transmitted on a device can be analyzed.

I just don't have the dexterity to play with smd chips. But raspberry pi has dip pin out and I can ask one of my undergrad students to do it.

I hope Pentair knows this.

Respectfully,

Vick
 
JamesW said:
There is no separate company called Sta-Rite.

It's all Pentair.

Sta-Rite is merely a brand owned by Pentair.

In my opinion, they need to get rid of the Sta-Rite name brand as all it does is cause confusion.

The motors are made by Lafert S.p.A.

Via J.F. Kennedy 43. 30027 San Donà di Piave. Venice - Italy

Electric motors - Lafert Group - Electric motor

Lafert Group s.p.a. designs and manufactures electric motors in AC and DC power for all types of applications: industrial, servo, automotive, etc ...
www.lafert.com www.lafert.com

I don't know if they also make the drives or if they buy the drives from a different company.

In any case, Pentair/Sta-Rite does not make the motors or drives.
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JamesW.
This is the most useful information. This is exactly the right forum for all.

Do you know who makes the controllers?
 

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JamesW said:
Probably Sumitomo Drive Technologies or Lafert directly as part of Sumitomo.

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd acquires Lafert Group

emeia.sumitomodrive.com emeia.sumitomodrive.com

drivesncontrols.com

Sumitomo buys Italy’s Lafert for €172m to boost its motors arm - Drives and Controls Magazine

Japan’s Sumitomo Heavy Industries (SHI) is buying the Italian electric motor manufacturer Lafert for €172.65m to reinforce its position in the motors...
drivesncontrols.com drivesncontrols.com

Lafert Electric Motors

emeia.sumitomodrive.com emeia.sumitomodrive.com
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JamesW,

This is even better.

Thank you, you are well informed!
 
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