I am having the same issue with power wireless link. It works for a week and then stops. The only way to restart it is to restart the IntelliCenter. Which defeats the purpose of remote operations if need to go to the physical location to restart it. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Pentair High Power Wireless Link Kit randomly fails
- Thread starter MadRed
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- May 3, 2014
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- Jul 21, 2013
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That is not a problem with the Wireless Link hardware.
I have determined that the IntelliCenter disconnects likely come from the internal web server stalling and requiring a reboot of the IntelliCenter. Why it does that I don't know. But it is a software bug.
I have determined that the IntelliCenter disconnects likely come from the internal web server stalling and requiring a reboot of the IntelliCenter. Why it does that I don't know. But it is a software bug.
So I’m assuming I am not a first one to experience that?
Also, it sounds like even if I had a direct wire connecting IntelliCenter and router, same would happen.
Is there a way to remotely reboot or schedule a reboot of the IntelliCenter?
Also, it sounds like even if I had a direct wire connecting IntelliCenter and router, same would happen.
Is there a way to remotely reboot or schedule a reboot of the IntelliCenter?
Not sure if you were pointing to something specific. I have searched and read but did not see anything like my issue.
- Jul 21, 2013
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- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Nope.
I don't know the conditions that stall the internal server and if a direct wire would change anything.
Not within the IntelliCenter system.
You could install a WiFi controlled switch on the power feed to the IntelliCenter transformer to be able to turn power OFF then ON to force a reboot.
I wonder if WiFi power adapters are rated for high AMPs.
Also, my firmware is at 1.6 something. I know there is 2.+ version but it does not show up in the firmware update on the IntelliCenter.
Also, my firmware is at 1.6 something. I know there is 2.+ version but it does not show up in the firmware update on the IntelliCenter.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,286
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
I wired my IntelliCenter with a dedicated 120V CB feeding the IntelliCenter transformer. I can flip that CB to reboot the panel without affecting any other devices.
The IntelliCenter PCB does not draw high amps. You have to wire the panel correctly.
You mean 1.064.
Pentair released 2.006 and then 2.017. They both had so many bugs Pentair pulled them and told folks who have problems to go back to 1.064.
I am running 2.017 without any problems.
It has been 18 months since 2.017 came and went. Maybe we will eventually see firmware updates to fix the bugs.
Is it possible to obtain 2.017 to try? I have very simple setup. Lights, pool and spa. Just want to see if I can get this bug resolved.
I had an installer put it in. He was a bit of an a55 and did not like all the questions, so he is not a good resource.
I figure trying new firmware may solve that issue but that is also a double edged sword.
Let me ask you. Since I have a power link, which is treated as Ethernet connection, do I need to turn off the WiFi? Does the IntelliCenter have built in WiFi? How does it have wireless menu?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,286
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
I have 2.017 and have the bug with losing wireless connection at random times.
There is no WiFi to turn off. IntelliCenter does not have a built in WiFi radio.
Pentair used an external EnGenius WiFi antenna and the WiFi menus are to manage that device if it is used. Ignore it.