- Jun 6, 2023
- 2
- Pool Size
- 19900
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
My Intellipro VS pump about 2 weeks ago suddenly stopped communicating with my Easytouch panel. My pump was replaced a little over 3 and 1/2 years ago and I have never had a problem until now. I have had the EasyTouch 4 remote which also stopped working. The pump works manually in the service mode. Things I have tried:
1. Resend the address to the Easy touch remote from the control panel. Worked a couple of times at first but would loose communication within hours and then it wouldn't work at all.
2. Installed the wireless screenlogic system. I didn't think it would help with my pump but I had been thinking about getting it for awhile so I did. The screenlogic app on my iphone communicates with the pool by registering temperatures and pump settings. However, if I change the pool schedule for the pump run time, it does not change it in the EasyTouch panel.
3. I first used a different connection on the surge board panel for the RS-485 cable from the pump which didn't make a difference. I then replaced the RS-485 cable with a brand new one which also did not make a difference.
4. I replaced just the electronic display panel on my intelliflo pump with the one from my original pump. The lower circuit board I did not replace. This at first gave me hope as I had communication of my pump on the EasyTouch panel for about 1 hour and then I discovered the pump stopped working and it the panel was saying no communication. I can start the pump manually in the service mode.
After reading several other postings, I believe my problem is with a RS-485 chip. I have seen the video posted about how to replace it on the control panel. However, I get the feeling that the problem lies in the pump as my control panel is still communicating with the intelliclor and valves including for solar but I could be wrong. My question is there an RS-485 chip located in the intellifpro VS pump? If so, where is it located, my best guess would be located on the lower circuit board in the pump. Any help would be much appreciated.
1. Resend the address to the Easy touch remote from the control panel. Worked a couple of times at first but would loose communication within hours and then it wouldn't work at all.
2. Installed the wireless screenlogic system. I didn't think it would help with my pump but I had been thinking about getting it for awhile so I did. The screenlogic app on my iphone communicates with the pool by registering temperatures and pump settings. However, if I change the pool schedule for the pump run time, it does not change it in the EasyTouch panel.
3. I first used a different connection on the surge board panel for the RS-485 cable from the pump which didn't make a difference. I then replaced the RS-485 cable with a brand new one which also did not make a difference.
4. I replaced just the electronic display panel on my intelliflo pump with the one from my original pump. The lower circuit board I did not replace. This at first gave me hope as I had communication of my pump on the EasyTouch panel for about 1 hour and then I discovered the pump stopped working and it the panel was saying no communication. I can start the pump manually in the service mode.
After reading several other postings, I believe my problem is with a RS-485 chip. I have seen the video posted about how to replace it on the control panel. However, I get the feeling that the problem lies in the pump as my control panel is still communicating with the intelliclor and valves including for solar but I could be wrong. My question is there an RS-485 chip located in the intellifpro VS pump? If so, where is it located, my best guess would be located on the lower circuit board in the pump. Any help would be much appreciated.