ronvond Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 My ISY 994i Pro Z operates through a 2413S PLM controlling numerous Insteon devices. At this point everything is working fine. I am on my second PLM, putting this one in service on 12/22/16. Since I'm looking at my two year service date I would like to have a replacement "in house" before a failure. My present PLM data is as follows: 2413S, V 2.2, 1635, SMH 251, 7-28B01. I have two questions: 1. Does the currently supplied version have a longer service life than the two years everyone seems to be talking about at present? 2. Is there a better replacement, or is Insteon the only supplier of the PLM? Thanks for any help, Ron VonDrachek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian H Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 1. V2.4 is the version users are now reporting received. On the Insteon Forums. There is a post indicating V2.5 with unspecified improvements. Is in the works for both a 2413U and 2413S. I do know V2.4 has a redesigned Serial Port Daughter Board. Has a serial chip that has a higher ESDI rating and a diode network on both serial signals. Probably for some spike suppression. My V2.4 isn't to the 2+ years old time. So I can't say if it has a longer life. Others here may have more information for you. 2. No the 2413S is the only game in town. The UDI PLM never got released due to issues with Smartlabs and firmware access. The Smartenit model is actually a base PLM they get from Smartlabs and add their on daughter board too. Their web site reads like it is an older 2412 power line only base module. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronvond Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Thank you Brian. I guess I'll just go ahead and order the current version. Thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian H Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 OK since there is a 35% off Black Friday sale in progress. Maybe a good time to order one. Let us know if by chance you get a 2.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronvond Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Great minds think alike! I just placed the order. I will advise version number when it arrives. Thanks for your help. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbates Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I sent an email to SH asking which one they are shipping currently and if I could get a 2.5. I'll report back with what they say Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronvond Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Please do. I didn't think of that ahead of time, so I may request a return/replacement when it arrives if it's not a 2.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbates Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Well, that's that. I currently don't have a spare, but want a 2.5 when I get one. So I'll take my chances until Christmas and try again then Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronvond Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 8 minutes ago, paulbates said: Well, that's that. I currently don't have a spare, but want a 2.5 when I get one. So I'll take my chances until Christmas and try again then Paul Thanks Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronvond Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 OK since there is a 35% off Black Friday sale in progress. Maybe a good time to order one. Let us know if by chance you get a 2.5. Just received my replacement. Sad to say it’s a 2.4. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbates Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 16 minutes ago, ronvond said: Just received my replacement. Sad to say it’s a 2.4. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'm running a 2.4. I feel better about it as it has the diodes Brian mentioned. My previous one was lost to a power spike. Its early to tell. My last on lasted ~4 years and died from a power event. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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