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Paul's X10 xpf filter is a solid choice. Here is a smaller one at Mouser that should be fine: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Qualtek/851-05-006?qs=258DH3jk4VfO5HUmapCcvQ%3D%3D&mgh=1&utm_id=17222215321&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aMRi42v0n0pJAH0YhzNfTO5VCuYk5RSiNsiC8KYkMLC97IvEsaQxMxoCyfwQAvD_BwE Pinch

Yes, there are differences between the regular Insteon PLM 2413x module and the one's used for the Smartenit products. The EEPROM memory chip and two supporting resistor that holds the Insteon links database are: - located on the serial and USB daughtercard for the all the Insteon 2413/2412/2414 models - located on the main PCB for the 2413-like models used on the Smartinit products. If one looks at the main board of a 2413x PLM, there are some unpopulated components at U9 (24FC64) and R34/ R35 (4.7K resistors). Those same parts are placed on the interface daughter cards for the 2413x models. For the Smartenit versions, those EEPROM and pull-up resistors were populated on the mainboard with parts so the Smartenet daughtercard did not have to worry about that detail. I expect that if those parts (EEPROM and resistors) were placed on the mainboard, the transplant of a Smartenit daughtercard would operate in a donor PLM interface. -Pinch

Great conversation and thinking about other plug-in devices! Sight correction and possibly irrelevant update to Kevin's spec. For the powerline, the carrier current is operating at 131.5kHz. The RF frequency for the US and Canada is just like Kevin mentioned; 915MHz.

Both PLM models have begun shipping today, Friday April 7, 2023. Pre-orders are being shipped first and new regular orders will be later in the day or on Monday, April 10th -Pinch

CJ, do you need dimming? You mentioned that there is no LED flicker in your small flat LED down lights (I am not sure what that is) when you use an Insteon ON/OFF switch (no dimming). There are devices sold to reduce LED flickering that are installed in parallel with the LED loads like the FIBARO Bypass 2 (FGB-002).

I expect that that the presence of a 30V rail indicates the a single-band LampLinc 2456D-series. The other information " my LampLinc's they remain dead or only marginally communicate" are insufficient to offer any recommendations. -Pinch

I have attached the spec sheet for factory-installed Fujicon TY Series caps discussed in this post. The 100uF/50V is used at C7 and C11 since 2016. When Hubs and PLM are repaired by Insteon C7, C13, C11 use Rubycon 50YXJ100MT78X11.5 100uF/50V, 7,000Hrs @ 105°C Capacitor - Electrolytic Fujicon TY Series High Ripple Current, High Reliability (6.3-50VDC) Specs for [100uF-50v, TY1H101M-RBF11WP00]; 560mA Ripple at 100kHz, 6K Hour life at D8.5 x 11.pdf

Do the other basic functions work like: Pressing the set button to toggle the load on and off? Does the LED indicator operate? Can you poll the device from your system to determine the status.? Can you hear an audible relay click when operating the set button? Does the load come on.? Most of these suggestions are apart from signaling and electronic (capacitor) issues. -Pinch

I am late to the discussion and, despite larryllix negative attitude towards…well, the whole world; there is a super capacitor on the wired-in thermostats that keep the MCU running (like the clock and status) when power is lost. C21 shown in the image is a .22uF/3.3V super capacitor that can be replaced to maintain settings during a power outage. Perhaps there is a Li-Po battery that can be used in place of the S-cap. I expect that one can remove the thermostat and place a voltmeter across the cap and observe the discharge. The circuit shows signs that when the power is lost, the MCU switches to the super capacitor circuit to maintain status and probably goes to deep-sleep mode.

CP, the fan speeds are individually controlled and one at a time by the microcontroller. There are no mixing of the lines to select different speeds. The control line without a large capacitor in line is the high speed. For your issue where low and medium speeds are noticeable slower, have you made sure that the fan's control switch is in the high position? Bests, Pinch