Setting different 'On' level based on time of day

[blartyo]

Hi,

 

I'm interested in having a device turn on to a lower 'On' level (e.g. 50%) after a certain hour. For example, at night I'd like our master bedroom closet light to turn on to 50%, but during the day we want it at 100%.

 

Below is my program. The issue I have with the below is that first the light turns on 100% and then it dims down to 50%. The point is that at night we don't want the bright light to come on at all -- not even for a second!

 

Any creative suggestions?

 

 

If
       From     9:00:00PM
       To      Sunrise -  1 hour  (next day)
   And Status  'MBR Closet' is Off
   And Control 'MBR Closet' is switched On

Then
       Set 'MBR Closet' 50%

Else
  - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

[upstatemike]

I would make the default level for the switch 50% with a moderate ramp rate of 2 seconds.

 

I would then create a scene with the light at 100% and a ramp rate of 2 seconds.

 

Change your program to trigger during the daytime and have it activate the 100% brightness scene.

[Sub-Routine]

Can you use the Off/Off sequence?

 

If
       Status  'Basement Stairs' is Off
   And Control 'Basement Stairs' is switched Off

Then
       Set 'Basement Stairs' 30%

Else
  - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

 

Rand

[blartyo]

Hi guys,

 

Thanks for the suggestions -- very creative.

 

Never thought of the off-off sequence -- clever.

 

The only thing is that this is good for me, but my wife will probably not think to do this. I'm trying to make have the lighting be as seamless an experience for her as possible.

 

So, I went with Upstate Mike's suggestion (finally got around to making the adjustments).

 

Now to go test my "expert coding skills"!

 

Regards.