Regarding controlling 12 actuators:
(This is more of a rant, sorry). I called Pentair support on Saturday, explained my situation but was told the IntelliCenter experts were out but he would call me back on Monday with the answers. No callback. So I called on Tuesday, no record of my call on Saturday. So I explained the situation again. IntelliCenter experts were 'out to lunch' but he would contact me in the afternoon with the answer. This time I asked him to email me so I had his name and contact details. No email on Tuesday. I emailed him direct Tuesday night. No response all day Wednesday. So this morning I called again, no record of my previous calls and the person I spoke to was very rude. I explained my problem for a 3rd time. In a condescending and rude tone I was told the following:
- 1) Only one 6-port expansion card is supported because
- a) the firmware doesn't support it
- b) there is no connector on the expansion card for additional cards.
Point b) I know to be incorrect. Point a) could presumably be solved with an update but who knows.
- 2) Despite what their own user manual says, you can't control an actuator with anything other than one of the 10 (4+6) actuator ports.
When I asked what my options were given that I needed to control 12 actuators. Again, in the same rude and condescending tone I was told "There are not options". Well thanks very much Pentair, I feel very motivated to spend multiple thousands of $ on your latest system that is already incapable of meeting the needs of a complicated, but not
overly complicated pool in 2019. 10 actuators max? 32 feature circuits max? 16 circuit groups? My pocket calculator likely has more capacity that this 'new' system.
Anyway, sorry for the rant and sorry for polluting what is a very helpful thread. I really wanted to like the IntelliCenter but my experience with Pentair support and the unnecessary limitations of the system has dampened my enthusiasm. I still need 12 valves, so to control the extra two I am probably going to have to spend ~$25 on an Arduino and some relays and do what Pentair seem unable to do for $1,000++.