Simple Program always False

[mfbrin]

I am new to the ISY programming, but an old time Fortran programmer. I have a very simple program as follows:

 

If

From Sunset

To Sunrise (same day)

 

Then

Set 'Outside Front Balcony' On

 

Else

Set 'Outside Front Balcony' Off

 

The status of this is always False. It is Enabled, Run at Startup, Activity Idle, Status False. However, it does not execute at sunset.

 

What am I doing wrong?

 

Thanks,

Mitchell

[MWareman]

I am new to the ISY programming, but an old time Fortran programmer. I have a very simple program as follows:

 

If

From Sunset

To Sunrise (same day)

 

Then

Set 'Outside Front Balcony' On

 

Else

Set 'Outside Front Balcony' Off

 

The status of this is always False. It is Enabled, Run at Startup, Activity Idle, Status False. However, it does not execute at sunset.

 

What am I doing wrong?

 

Thanks,

Mitchell

 

Try

If

From Sunset

To Sunrise (next day)

 

Your version will never match due to sunrise happening before sunset in the same midnight to midnight period.

[mfbrin]

Ah...brilliant! Thanks.

 

Here is another question: I am using the Mobilinc App with Mobilinc Connect. One of my other lights appropriately turned on this AM. Then I manually turned off the Insteon device. Then I checked the Mobilinc App on my ipad and it still said On. Is this normal, in that there is no feedback on the status of the device?

 

Thanks,

Mitchell

[oberkc]

No, i dont believe this isnormal. My mobilinc shows current status, I believe. Still, there are a couple of things that I have learned to watch....

 

A. It is pretty easy for mobiline to loose sync with the controller. If you make changes in device or scen settings, I find it necessary to re-sync mobilinc. If not, mobilinc will neither show correct status nor control devices

 

B. It is necesssary to pay close attention to the difference between scenes and devices.

 

I suspect your problem is more likely related to the first possibility.

[mfbrin]

Thanks. On the iPad app, I could not find a place to force a re-sync. Is there one?

[Xathros]

In the settings icon (crossed tools) under Lighting Controller, tap to resync with ISY - select UPDATE ONLY

 

-Xathros

[mfbrin]

Great advice from you all. Thank you very much.

 

Is there somewhere to get advice on how to set up home irrigation? I have a 17 zone system with a manual controller. I would be interested in something that either interfaces with the ISY, or has its own interface. I am looking for something very easy that my gardener can use, so having its own interface would be preferred. Thanks.