I'm in the process of ordering a new stack flue sensor for my MT400 and the tech that was out today suggested I upgrade my control board as well. He spoke pretty highly of the new 6 button panel over the older model. I installed my current MT400 in late 2020, so just before the cutover to the new RS-485 enabled heaters. Is the upgrade really worthwhile, or should I just keep humming along with what I currently have?
Upgrading MT400 board
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Do you have an automation system that could communicate with the new board? If not, you will get a few additional "bells and whistles," but nothing that will improve the efficiency of the heater. If it works, don't fix it.
I have an intellicenter control panel, but no real automations set up outside of the basic pump schedules.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,101
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
See https://www.pentair.com/content/dam...m-parts-matrix-connected-heater-update-v1.pdf
Do you have an IntelliCenter to use the new RS-485 connection?
To get the new functions in the updated board you have to replace the PCBA (Main Board), Fenwal Ignition Control Module, and the wiring harness.
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The new features include:
Do you have an IntelliCenter to use the new RS-485 connection?
To get the new functions in the updated board you have to replace the PCBA (Main Board), Fenwal Ignition Control Module, and the wiring harness.
Pentair MasterTemp Heaters - Further Reading
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The new features include:
- RS485 connection to IntelliCenter Automation
- Upgraded menu structure: Flame strength indicator, Runtime, Cycle Count, Error Code Log
- Ability to control an external bypass valve
- Six-button membrane keypad
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,101
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60