IntelliCenter FW 3.004 Compatible?

[Candurin]

Just curious if anyone has tested PoolController with the latest Pentair FW?

[tagyoureit]

If you are referring to Intellicenter, no. I see they have released 3.004 which means they completely scrapped 2.x. I can pretty much guarantee that there would need to be some upgrades to njsPC before it works with 3.x FW.

[jonathanq]

I upgraded to 3.x (to validate an issue when contacting support). I can confirm that njsPC doesn't work well with it. I get the pool temperature - but that's about all.

[tagyoureit]

Can you both send me a packet capture? I have some specific instructions which might help me out.

Phase 1 - Existing config

1. Start a packet capture (without the configuration reload) with your current configuration. Let it run a few mins, try to change some circuits, etc.
2. Stop the packet capture. This will show me what your current configuration is. Rename it with 'existing-' at the beginning Upload it.

Phase 2 - New config

1. Power down Intellicenter
2. Start a packet capture (WITH configuration reload).
3. Turn on Intellicenter
4. Turn on/off a few circuits, change schedules, etc from the Pentair app. This will show some of the ways in which the packets are assembled.
5. Stop the packet capture. Rename it with 'new-' at the beginning and upload it.

I am thinking about ways to have an app that will interactively capture the packets, but I'd like to start with seeing what the v3 firmware has in store.

[jwtaylor310]

Has anything further been done with this? I upgraded my Intellicenter's firmware to V3.004 this week and can confirm that njsPC doesn't understand the changes. I can do packet captures if that would help. I have already reloaded the configuration several times and have renamed the "\data\poolConfig.json" and "\data\poolState.json" files so I'm already beyond the "Phase 1" packet capture. I am willing to revert to the previous firmware (V1.064) to do a "Phase 1" capture if that would help. I am currently running njsPC 8.1.2 and dashPanel 8.1.1. njsPC is reporting the panel as "IntelliTouch I9+3 P/N i9+3. (I previously upgraded the Pentair hardware from IntelliTouch to IntelliCenter so njsPC may be reporting the previous configuration).

[tagyoureit]

Nope! Nothing has been done yet. A packet capture would be extremely helpful. If you have a valid set of pool*.json files (or complete packet capture zip) with your current hardware (even if it was from the Easytouch, but preferably from a working v1.064 Intellicenter firmware), that would be very useful. I put together the following directions and if you have time to test on v3.004 I'll see what it looks like.

Step 1: Start Capture with Configuration Reload

1. Open dashPanel in your web browser
2. Navigate to Settings → Logging tab
3. Under the Packets section:
   • Enable "Capture Replay" checkbox
   • Check "Capture Configuration Reload" option
4. Click "Begin Capture" button

✅ This automatically:

• Backs up your existing configuration
• Enables packet capture mode
• Reloads configuration from scratch
• Starts capturing from system initialization

The capture is now recording everything!

Step 2: Trigger Configuration Reload on IntelliCenter Panel

Important: The app likely won't allow operations while in capture mode. Use the physical IntelliCenter panel instead.

On Your Physical IntelliCenter Panel:

1. Press Settings (gear icon)
2. Navigate to General
3. Select System Reboot

This will cause the system to reinitialize and send all configuration messages including any specific start up sequences.

Wait for Initialization

Wait 60-90 seconds for the system to fully reinitialize. You should see:

• Panel goes through boot sequence
• Equipment may appear in dashPanel (circuits, pumps, etc.)
• All devices come online

Step 3: Test Core Features

Important: Perform these operations on the physical IntelliCenter panel, not through the app. The app may have limited functionality while nodejs-poolController is connected.

Perform each operation that applies to your system. Go slowly - wait a few seconds between operations to make the captures cleaner.

3.1 Circuit Operations (Use Panel)

• Press a circuit button to turn it ON (any circuit - pool, spa, light, etc.)
• Wait 5 seconds
• Press the same circuit button to turn it OFF
• Repeat for 2-3 different circuit types if you have them

3.2 Feature Operations (Use Panel - if you have features configured)

• Turn ON a feature
• Wait 5 seconds
• Turn OFF the feature

3.3 Light Operations (Use Panel - if you have lights)

• Turn ON a light circuit
• Change the light theme/color (if applicable)
  • Navigate to the light circuit settings
  • Select a different color/theme
• Turn OFF the light

3.4 Light Group Operations (Use Panel - if configured)

• Turn ON a light group
• Try a light group command (sync/set/swim) if available
  • Navigate to light group options
  • Select the command
• Turn OFF the light group

3.5 Pump Operations (if you have variable speed pumps)

• Note the current pump speed (visible on panel)
• Turn on a circuit that affects pump speed
• Observe the speed change on the panel
• Turn off the circuit

3.6 Heater Operations (Use Panel)

• Note current heat mode on panel (Off/Heater/Solar/etc.)
• Navigate to heat settings
• Change the heat mode
• Wait 5 seconds
• Change it back to original mode

3.7 Temperature Setpoints (Use Panel)

• Navigate to temperature settings
• Change pool heat setpoint (increase by 1°)
• Wait 5 seconds
• Change it back
• If you have a spa: Change spa heat setpoint
• If you have cooling: Try changing cool setpoint

3.8 Chlorinator Operations (Use Panel - if installed)

• Navigate to chlorinator settings on panel
• Note current chlorinator setpoint
• Change the pool setpoint
• Wait 5 seconds
• Try the "Super Chlorinate" feature if available (NEW in v3!)
  • Look for a "Super Chlorinate" button or option
  • Enable it, wait a few seconds, then disable it

3.9 IntelliChem Operations (Use Panel - if installed)

• Navigate to IntelliChem settings on panel
• View current pH/ORP setpoints
• Change pH setpoint (if comfortable doing so - this affects pool chemistry!)
• Wait 5 seconds
• Change it back

3.10 Schedule Operations (Use Panel - optional, only if comfortable)

• Navigate to Schedules menu
• View your existing schedules
• If you're comfortable: Create a simple test schedule
  • Set it for a time in the future
  • Pick a circuit
  • Set start/end times
• Save it
• View it in the schedules list
• Delete the test schedule

3.11 Body Switching (Use Panel - if you have pool AND spa)

• Press the "Pool/Spa" or "Mode" button to switch from Pool to Spa (or vice versa)
• Wait 10 seconds for valves to actuate
• Switch back

Step 4: Optional - New v3 Features

Only test these if you have the hardware. Use the physical panel for all operations.

4.1 Covers (if you have automated covers)

• Navigate to cover controls on panel
• Open cover
• Wait 5 seconds
• Close cover

4.2 Remotes (if you use spa-side remotes)

• Try pressing buttons on your remote (iS4, iS10, QuickTouch, SpaCommand)
• Note if any "special" functions work differently than before
• Make a note of any buttons that control unusual features

Step 5: Stop Capture

1. Return to dashPanel → Settings → Logging tab
2. Click "Stop Capture" or the capture will stop automatically
3. The capture file is automatically saved in your nodejs-poolController directory

Step 6: Provide Information

Upload the Packet capture file (automatically downloaded after step 5)

Additional Information

If you don't have a v1.064 packet capture, please list the following. Otherwise, if you have the specific model/part number for the board that would be very helpful.
2. Hardware configuration - List what you have installed:

Example:
- Controller: i10PS
- Bodies: Pool and Spa (shared)
- Circuits: 8 circuits (list types: lights, pumps, etc.)
- Pumps: 1 x IntelliFlo VS
- Heater: Gas heater
- Chlorinator: IntelliChlor
- IntelliChem: No
- Covers: No

[Candurin]

I won’t be able to do this until Pentair gets me the replacement motherboard/main circuit board. All my RS-485 comm ports went down after the last storm and they are replacing it under warranty.

[jwtaylor310]

I will work on this tomorrow morning. Thanks for the continuing support for a great product! --John Taylor From: tagyoureit ***@***.***> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 3:26 PM To: tagyoureit/nodejs-poolController ***@***.***> Cc: jwtaylor310 ***@***.***>; Comment ***@***.***> Subject: Re: [tagyoureit/nodejs-poolController] IntelliCenter FW 3.004 Compatible? (Discussion #1090) Nope! Nothing has been done yet. A packet capture would be extremely helpful. If you have a valid set of pool*.json files (or complete packet capture zip) with your current hardware (even if it was from the Easytouch, but preferably from a working v1.064 Intellicenter firmware), that would be very useful. I put together the following directions and if you have time to test on v3.004 I'll see what it looks like. Step 1: Start Capture with Configuration Reload 1. Open dashPanel in your web browser 2. Navigate to Settings → Logging tab 3. Under the Packets section: * Enable "Capture Replay" checkbox * Check "Capture Configuration Reload" option 4. Click "Begin Capture" button ✅ This automatically: * Backs up your existing configuration * Enables packet capture mode * Reloads configuration from scratch * Starts capturing from system initialization The capture is now recording everything! Step 2: Trigger Configuration Reload on IntelliCenter Panel Important: The app likely won't allow operations while in capture mode. Use the physical IntelliCenter panel instead. On Your Physical IntelliCenter Panel: 1. Press Settings (gear icon) 2. Navigate to General 3. Select System Reboot This will cause the system to reinitialize and send all configuration messages including any specific start up sequences. Wait for Initialization Wait 60-90 seconds for the system to fully reinitialize. You should see: * Panel goes through boot sequence * Equipment may appear in dashPanel (circuits, pumps, etc.) * All devices come online Step 3: Test Core Features Important: Perform these operations on the physical IntelliCenter panel, not through the app. The app may have limited functionality while nodejs-poolController is connected. Perform each operation that applies to your system. Go slowly - wait a few seconds between operations to make the captures cleaner. 3.1 Circuit Operations (Use Panel) * [ ] Press a circuit button to turn it ON (any circuit - pool, spa, light, etc.) * [ ] Wait 5 seconds * [ ] Press the same circuit button to turn it OFF * [ ] Repeat for 2-3 different circuit types if you have them 3.2 Feature Operations (Use Panel - if you have features configured) * [ ] Turn ON a feature * [ ] Wait 5 seconds * [ ] Turn OFF the feature 3.3 Light Operations (Use Panel - if you have lights) * [ ] Turn ON a light circuit * [ ] Change the light theme/color (if applicable) * Navigate to the light circuit settings * Select a different color/theme * [ ] Turn OFF the light 3.4 Light Group Operations (Use Panel - if configured) * [ ] Turn ON a light group * [ ] Try a light group command (sync/set/swim) if available * Navigate to light group options * Select the command * [ ] Turn OFF the light group 3.5 Pump Operations (if you have variable speed pumps) * [ ] Note the current pump speed (visible on panel) * [ ] Turn on a circuit that affects pump speed * [ ] Observe the speed change on the panel * [ ] Turn off the circuit 3.6 Heater Operations (Use Panel) * [ ] Note current heat mode on panel (Off/Heater/Solar/etc.) * [ ] Navigate to heat settings * [ ] Change the heat mode * [ ] Wait 5 seconds * [ ] Change it back to original mode 3.7 Temperature Setpoints (Use Panel) * [ ] Navigate to temperature settings * [ ] Change pool heat setpoint (increase by 1°) * [ ] Wait 5 seconds * [ ] Change it back * [ ] If you have a spa: Change spa heat setpoint * [ ] If you have cooling: Try changing cool setpoint 3.8 Chlorinator Operations (Use Panel - if installed) * [ ] Navigate to chlorinator settings on panel * [ ] Note current chlorinator setpoint * [ ] Change the pool setpoint * [ ] Wait 5 seconds * [ ] Try the "Super Chlorinate" feature if available (NEW in v3!) * Look for a "Super Chlorinate" button or option * Enable it, wait a few seconds, then disable it 3.9 IntelliChem Operations (Use Panel - if installed) * [ ] Navigate to IntelliChem settings on panel * [ ] View current pH/ORP setpoints * [ ] Change pH setpoint (if comfortable doing so - this affects pool chemistry!) * [ ] Wait 5 seconds * [ ] Change it back 3.10 Schedule Operations (Use Panel - optional, only if comfortable) * [ ] Navigate to Schedules menu * [ ] View your existing schedules * [ ] If you're comfortable: Create a simple test schedule * Set it for a time in the future * Pick a circuit * Set start/end times * [ ] Save it * [ ] View it in the schedules list * [ ] Delete the test schedule 3.11 Body Switching (Use Panel - if you have pool AND spa) * [ ] Press the "Pool/Spa" or "Mode" button to switch from Pool to Spa (or vice versa) * [ ] Wait 10 seconds for valves to actuate * [ ] Switch back Step 4: Optional - New v3 Features Only test these if you have the hardware. Use the physical panel for all operations. 4.1 Covers (if you have automated covers) * [ ] Navigate to cover controls on panel * [ ] Open cover * [ ] Wait 5 seconds * [ ] Close cover 4.2 Remotes (if you use spa-side remotes) * [ ] Try pressing buttons on your remote (iS4, iS10, QuickTouch, SpaCommand) * [ ] Note if any "special" functions work differently than before * [ ] Make a note of any buttons that control unusual features Step 5: Stop Capture 1. Return to dashPanel → Settings → Logging tab 2. Click "Stop Capture" or the capture will stop automatically 3. The capture file is automatically saved in your nodejs-poolController directory Step 6: Provide Information Upload the Packet capture file (automatically downloaded after step 5) Additional Information If you don't have a v1.064 packet capture, please list the following. Otherwise, if you have the specific model/part number for the board that would be very helpful. 2. Hardware configuration - List what you have installed: Example: - Controller: i10PS - Bodies: Pool and Spa (shared) - Circuits: 8 circuits (list types: lights, pumps, etc.) - Pumps: 1 x IntelliFlo VS - Heater: Gas heater - Chlorinator: IntelliChlor - IntelliChem: No - Covers: No — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#1090 (reply in thread)> , or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AHSGXKWLWUJIQ33AXOPYJZD36S3OVAVCNFSM6AAAAAB6FYYPYGVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43URDJONRXK43TNFXW4Q3PNVWWK3TUHMYTKMBXHEZDINQ> . You are receiving this because you commented. <https://github.com/notifications/beacon/AHSGXKW4RQO5I5CDVU5AEND36S3OVA5CNFSM6AAAAAB6FYYPYGWGG33NNVSW45C7OR4XAZNRIRUXGY3VONZWS33OINXW23LFNZ2KUY3PNVWWK3TUL5UWJTQA4YLU4.gif> Message ID: ***@***.*** ***@***.***> >

[jwtaylor310]

I have run the requested packet captures. I first rolled back the firmware to V1.064 and restarted everything. While running the packet capture, I had trouble with the njsPC hanging and not completing the configuration reload. I am submitting two captures of which the second is the most likely to be complete. They are named V1.064_replay(1).zip and V1.064_replay(2).zip.

I then switched to V3.004 and reset everything. V3.004_replay(1).zip contains the capture of the restart and configuration reload. V3.004_replay(2).zip contains the capture while activating/deactivating the various features. I have attached a PDF which lists the order in which I activated/deactivated the various features. The first section lists entries made using the outdoor control panel. The second section lists a few commands which were repeated using the Intellicenter Wireless Remote Control.

Hardware Configuration:

• Controller: i10PS
• Bodies: Pool and Spa (shared)
• Circuits: Aux1 - Intellibrite Lights

•          Aux2 - Valves for "Great White" Pool Cleaner
  

•          Aux3/4/5 - Dummy circuits used only for testing
  

•          Feature1/2 - Dummy features used only for testing ("Deck Light" and "Drive Light")
  

• Pumps: 1 x IntelliFlo VSF
• Heaters: UltraTemp and Solar
• Chlorinator: IntelliChlor IC40
• IntelliChem: No
• Covers: No
• Remote: Intellicenter Wireless Remote Control

Let me know if there is anything else I can provide. I hope you enjoy Thanksgiving and aren't bothered with a bunch of support requests!

Commands Captured toV3.004_replay(2).pdf
V3.004_replay(2).zip
V3.004_replay(1).zip
V1.064_replay(2).zip
V1.064_replay(1).zip