I have a LampLinc Dimmer that isn't working. The Rev is 1.23 and other numbers on the back of it are 2610 and 14.47.05 (not sure what the meanings of these are but I include them for completeness). I haven't used it in a while and it has been stored in a sealed plastic shoebox with my other Insteon items. In case it's relevant, I am a Mech Engr with about 25 years experience.
When I plug the module in, nothing happens. No LEDs, load doesn't light up, nothing. The first thing I thought was maybe a factory reset could help. Holding the set button, I plugged it in and waited for any signs of LED flashing, but nothing. Dark LEDs. I retried the reset with a 60W load plugged in. Nothing.
My sense is that this particular module is pretty old. At least a few years old. So, I opened it up to see if there were any signs of damage to the components. The only thing I can see that catches my eye are two silver can capacitors that are on opposite sides of the PCB. One of them is Y1 and the other Y2. They each are surrounded by a brown substance. I'm wondering if these caps have failed and released their electrolyte. The cans don't appear bulged at all, and I suppose the brown substance could be some adhesive or conformal coating applied during manufacturing.
I will attach pics. I am hoping someone has seen this behavior before, and perhaps has seen these caps, and can comment on whether these caps have failed. Or, if something else can lead to a completely dead LampLinc, I'd be interested in any suggestions.
Is it possible to replace these caps and bring the LampLinc back to life? They look straighforward to change out, but I don't know what their values are.
Thanks!
When I plug the module in, nothing happens. No LEDs, load doesn't light up, nothing. The first thing I thought was maybe a factory reset could help. Holding the set button, I plugged it in and waited for any signs of LED flashing, but nothing. Dark LEDs. I retried the reset with a 60W load plugged in. Nothing.
My sense is that this particular module is pretty old. At least a few years old. So, I opened it up to see if there were any signs of damage to the components. The only thing I can see that catches my eye are two silver can capacitors that are on opposite sides of the PCB. One of them is Y1 and the other Y2. They each are surrounded by a brown substance. I'm wondering if these caps have failed and released their electrolyte. The cans don't appear bulged at all, and I suppose the brown substance could be some adhesive or conformal coating applied during manufacturing.
I will attach pics. I am hoping someone has seen this behavior before, and perhaps has seen these caps, and can comment on whether these caps have failed. Or, if something else can lead to a completely dead LampLinc, I'd be interested in any suggestions.
Is it possible to replace these caps and bring the LampLinc back to life? They look straighforward to change out, but I don't know what their values are.
Thanks!
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