Brian H

Here is the procedure to correctly replace the PLM. http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY-99i/ISY-26_INSTEON:File_Menu#Replace_Modem_.28PLM.29 If you can read the hardware revision and date code. Found on the white sticker on the back of the new PLM. and the Firmware revision reported in the PLM Info/Status found in the Tools Menu It would give us information on what the latest hardware and firmware now shipping.

Every LED manufacture uses their own designed driver circuits. It would be impossible for every dimmer to work with every brand and model LED bulb. That is why many dimmer manufacturers have a list of known to work with LED bulbs. I have not seen one lately from Smarthome/Smartlabs. Also LED bulb manufacturers have lists of known dimmer models that work with their bulbs.

The full users manual should have factory resetting instructions in it. http://cache.insteon.com/documentation/2458a1-en.pdf If you have the newer model. http://cache.insteon.com/documentation/2862-222-en.pdf

First time I tried to purchase it. They where marked more stock expected shortly and it directed me to another Amazon seller. I waited until Amazon had more. As I was mostly interested in the hardware 2.? changes and the older one I rebuilt was working just fine.

I got my last 2413S from Amazon from the same page you linked to. It was a fresh brand new PLM. Hardware 2.1 firmware 9E. I also saved $18.00 over the Smarthome sales site and free shipping. Though I was not a two day delivery Prime Member.

The 2.0 that is going bad. Does not sound encouraging. It has the new C7 and C13 that was supposed to fix the capacitor issue. Firmware 9E was I believe the fix for the All On reports. Though there could be another failure in it. I have seen another user report X10 power line receive issues with a fairly new 2413S PLM but not X10 transmit. A replacement fixed the issues.

If it is only six months old. Could you give us the information on the white stickers on the failing one? Will be very informative if it is a hardware 1.C or later. As 1.C is reported to be where the new capacitors where introduced.

(2.) Unplug PLM and power down ISY994i. Wait at least 15 seconds. Power up the PLM and let it completely initializes. Then power up the ISY994i to allow it to find the PLM. If you actually did a factory reset on the PLM. I would suspect the test Teken indicated will have a Link Database count close to zero. Any 2413S PLM over two years old. Can have a power supply failure and not function correctly. Dim or not illuminated LED is one indication of a failure. Another is a blank Link Database. Smarthome recently updated the power supply capacitors, I have seen hardware version 1.C and above mentioned. In hopes of correcting the failures. Only time will tell if it was a correct fix.

Even at 100% ON. The AC waveform is distorted as the triac switches when the AC changes polarity. Many loads not rated to be on a dimmer may act strange. Or there is a small chance the switch or load could be damaged. Stick to relay On Off switches with non-dimmabe loads or use loads rated for dimmers.

One point on the XPPF. It is rated at five amps. Do not push it to close to five amps. The coils get warm and smell. I put a four amp load {incandescent bulbs no current spikes from things like LED bulbs} on one and started melting the bobbins the coils where wound on.

The SignaLinc 4816A2 is a passive type coupler. A coil in series with capacitor across the two lines. No active electronics to go bad. I guess in theory the capacitor or coil could open up but not very likely. You may want to start looking for power line noise makers and signal absorbers. This tutorial may give you some tips. http://jvde.us/x10_troubleshooting.htm

The UDI Wiki says 2.7.15 is the last firmware release for the old ISY-26 and 3.3.10 is the last for the ISY-99i http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=Archive_Official_Firmware_Releases http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=Current_Official_Firmware_Releases

I had to move my original RemoteLincs far away from the PLM. So the communications had to go thorough a different Dual Band device before I could update it.

I have seen posts that 1C had the new value capacitors. 2.0 definitely would have them.

This is the one I used from Mouser. http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Nichicon/USV1C100MFD/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtZ1n0r9vR22TfspN1CfqVcre90UL%2fPITI%3d The no longer available and the one I used. Both have the same physical sizes and temperature specification.

There should be a white sticker on the back of the 2413S. It should give you a hardware revision. I have a 2413S with 9B firmware and it is a hardware 1.B. I also don't think it is two years old but I would have to look for the invoice or look at my purchasing records on the Smarthome sales site.

If you can connect all the AC power for the computing equipment. On the filtered outlet of a FilterLinc. You can then plug the PLM into the unfiltered pass through outlet on the front of the FilterLinc. That is how mine is connected.

Good to hear of your progress and you are closer to completely OK.

The wiki page may also give you clearer information. Yes unplug the PLM and the ISY994i external power supply Wait maybe thirty seconds and plug in the PLM and let it completely power up. Then plug in the external power supply for the ISY994i. So the new PLM is then detected. NEVER use Delete Modem (PLM) choice. It will remove all the PLM references in all the Insteon devices in your system. The Restore Modem (PLM) function does a software command PLM reset and then writes to the PLM.

LeeG may have a more details on what to do after using the Restore Modem (PLM) function with out the ISY994i controller detecting the new PLM ID. http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY-99i/ISY-26_INSTEON:File_Menu See the Restore Modem (PLM) section of the above wiki page. Do you have a recent backup if needed?

If the plug in coupler is a Smarthome 4816 It is a passive coupler. If the plug in coupler is a Smarthome 4826 It is an active coupler repeater. If you have any Smarthome BoosterLinc enabled X10 clones they can also be a problem with Insteon. If your AC power to the ISY994i and 2413S PLM is on the same branch circuit as your computing equipment. It could cause power line signal issues. If the equipment is absorbing signals or making power line noise. A filterLinc may help.

Did you power down the old PLM and ISY controller. Swap the serial cable to the new PLM. Power up the new PLM first and allow it to completely initialize. Then power up the ISY994i so it found the new PLM at boot up.

How old are the wall switches? The early ones in the 2006-2007 era. Have a known tact switch problem. Where the local paddles would click the tact switch but no action happened. Remotely they where fine. Smarthome actually extended the warranty on them to seven years.

If there is a white sticker on the back. The numbers on it should give you an idea of approximate age. It is most likely a V1.0 as my original 2413S was a V1.0 with v.92 firmware in it. If it is working now. You may want to hold off on the restore modem. Though one of the symptoms of the failing power supply. Is Link Database is empty or some of the links are gone. If it is a hardware V1.0 the capacitor fix should still work but it will have rework on the PCB and capacitors hanging off of it into the case. White Sticker on mine: 2413S V1.0 0922 Has v.92 Firmware in it.

I just checked my older module stock. White Sticker: 2413S V1.0 0922 Has v.92 Firmware in it. I also know mine has rework in it. Two of the capacitors. Are hanging off the PCB. A fly wire to the solder side. From one of the + side of a capacitor. An added coil between the two capacitors + leads. That hanging off the PCB. The capacitor fix should still apply but due to the rework. May require more skills. BustRat PLM Test for the Get IM Info Command. On the above PLM. Busyrat PLM Test Tool ver 1.1 Press 'H' for help. Right-click or press 'M' for a menu. 2015 JUL 29 16:24:36 <<< Time Marker >>> COM1 opened at 19200,N,8,1 PLM>02 60 16:24:55.3 Tx 02 60 16:24:55.5 Rx 0F 9E FA 03 11 92 06 PLM>\