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Power Line Monitor Replacement

I have a 2005 U270 and my Foretravel Power Line Monitor display panel is giving false high voltage readings ( 167 to 171 + or -).  FOT after checking voltages in inverter bay confirmed unit is not functioning properly as the readings they obtained were normal range.  They also advised there was no fix and no replacement.  I have an exterior Progressive EMS-PT50C and it confirms normal readings.

MOT also confirms no fix but suggested installing a voltage monitor in the panel without the neon lights for polarity ( By the way, my neon light bulbs still work after 11 years).  So far I have been unable to find out who makes the panel or anything about it. 

My question is has anyone replaced the Power Line unit in part or whole panel and if so where did they get it, etc?

Would appreciate any guidance.

Regards,
Frank

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Reply #2 –
Frank, this happened on my 2001 as well..  I went about diagnosing the problem and when I disconnected the powerline monitor it seemed to reset and still is working several years later.

So disconnect the land line power and the inverter. Remove the screws holding the powerline monitor in the panel and carefully pull it out.  There will be two electric cords with 120v plugs on the end plugged into a duplex outlet. Unplug each plug keeping track of which plug came from which outlet.  Plug them back in. Replace the powerline monitor nd the screws.  Plug in the land line and see what happens. 

Worth a try.

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Reply #3 –
Frank, contact  http://WWW.Flight Systems Inc and tell them what your issue is. They repaired my board and others on this forum have used them also.

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Reply #4 –
Perfect timing!!!!! I think that my control board has went kaput as well.... little dot lights still work but gives reading of 155 to 175 on each leg.......
will try the un plug-re plug and see what happens.

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Reply #5 –
Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 –
Frank, this happened on my 2001 as well..  I went about diagnosing the problem and when I disconnected the powerline monitor it seemed to reset and still is working several years later.

So disconnect the land line power and the inverter. Remove the screws holding the powerline monitor in the panel and carefully pull it out.  There will be two electric cords with 120v plugs on the end plugged into a duplex outlet. Unplug each plug keeping track of which plug came from which outlet.  Plug them back in. Replace the powerline monitor nd the screws.  Plug in the land line and see what happens. 

Worth a try.
Roger,

My Power Watch went out the other day.  I pulled it and could not detect any power coming into the lines feeding it.  It wasn't plugged into any duplex that I could tell to unplug and reset.  The outlet above the dining table also had no power. No breakers or GCFI circuits were tripped and all the other outlets were working okay.  It was the same situation whether on shore power or generator.  The inverter is working fine on all circuits.  The electrical diagram A-2700.03 says it is wired direct and on circuit No. 1 in the breaker box.  I couldn't tell where the wires run back from the dining table overhead cabinet to the breaker box, the inverter transfer relays, or the transfer switch.  I checked all the wiring to the boxes under the bed  and couldn't see any broken or burn't wires.  I also unplugged the land line and reset the breaker on the generator.  Is it also necessary to unplug the inverter?  I'm still scratching my head!

Thanks,

Jerry

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Reply #6 –
Jerry, it is very hard to assume any coach is exactly like another. My experience is that they are usually not especially with the difference in the ages of our coaches. I hope you can figure your's out. 

Coaches in this year range have a PowerLine Monitor. It is likely different from a Power Watch.  Even the 2005 may be different from our 2001.

I have a switch on the controller to turn off the inverter.  If I am working on the 110v system and absolutely want to be safe I disconnect the neg cable from the house batteries.  Inverter cannot invert and generator cannot start. Be safe.

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Reply #7 –
Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 –
Jerry, it is very hard to assume any coach is exactly like another. My experience is that they are usually not especially with the difference in the ages of our coaches. I hope you can figure your's out. 

Coaches in this year range have a PowerLine Monitor. It is likely different from a Power Watch.  Even the 2005 may be different from our 2001.

I have a switch on the controller to turn off the inverter.  If I am working on the 110v system and absolutely want to be safe I disconnect the neg cable from the house batteries.  Inverter cannot invert and generator cannot start. Be safe.


Thanks Roger,

I'll turn off the inverter and disconnect the house batteries and see if that tells me anything.

Jerry

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Reply #8 –
Jerry, you are confusing the power watch meter with power line monitor, the power watch should be on a breaker in the main panel at the foot of the bed, it only monitors 1 line in the coach, the power line monitors  line 1 and line 2, my power watch meter is on the same breaker as the fridge.

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Reply #9 –
I purchased two power line monitors from EBay a couple of years ago. I have now sold our coach. If anyone is interested in having them, I will dig them out of storage, test them, and try to post some pictures. I listed them in the classified section a few months ago and no one was interested.
Larry

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Reply #10 –
Quote from: ltg –
I purchased two power line monitors from EBay a couple of years ago. I have now sold our coach. If anyone is interested in having them, I will dig them out of storage, test them, and try to post some pictures. I listed them in the classified section a few months ago and no one was interested.
Larry

Possibly interested

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Reply #11 –
Larry,

I would be interested in one. Do you believe they are the same as used in the 2002 U320?

Jim

308-440-5154

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Reply #12 –
I will post pictures tomorrow. I have to go to my storage unit, find them, have my spouse take pictures, and figure out how to post the pictures. They are the power line monitors used in almost all Foretravels in the 2000 - 2004 model years.
Tom and Jim, you are first in line and if you want them, they are yours. They are free including shipping. Let me post the pictures and then let me know you would like to have them.
Larry

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Reply #13 –
I also would be interested in the monitor if the others fall through.
Regards,
Frank

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Reply #14 –
I would like one if I am not too late happy to pay postage etc

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Reply #15 –
Thank you Larry,

I will take one and Tom the other?
Jim

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Reply #16 –
Woops... too slow on the draw  again, will see if I can get mine rebuilt

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Reply #17 –
Quote from: TXU270 –
I have a 2005 U270 and my Foretravel Power Line Monitor display panel is giving false high voltage readings ( 167 to 171 + or -).  FOT after checking voltages in inverter bay confirmed unit is not functioning properly as the readings they obtained were normal range.  They also advised there was no fix and no replacement.  I have an exterior Progressive EMS-PT50C and it confirms normal readings.

MOT also confirms no fix but suggested installing a voltage monitor in the panel without the neon lights for polarity ( By the way, my neon light bulbs still work after 11 years).  So far I have been unable to find out who makes the panel or anything about it. 

My question is has anyone replaced the Power Line unit in part or whole panel and if so where did they get it, etc?

Would appreciate any guidance.

Regards,
Frank


Has any put a Lippert Components line voltage monitor insert using same opening?

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Reply #18 –
Quote from: rbark –
Frank, contact  http://WWW.Flight Systems Inc and tell them what your issue is. They repaired my board and others on this forum have used them also.
Flight repaired mine after I was told it was toast.  Very quick turnaround time.  David

Troubleshooting and Cross-Reference Guides | Flight Systems, Inc

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Reply #19 –
I'm contacting Flight Systems to get mine looked at.  Thanks for the pointer.    My unit has the same symptoms as others have mentioned (extreme high reading on one line and low on the other) but I found that it works fine on generator power and after removing the unit, I tried it connected to house outlets and it works fine there too.