Motion Dusk/Dawn status

[bwbeisne]

Hello. I have been focusing on many motion related tasks lately. I have some pretty nice functionality working for both the interior and exterior of my home. But... No matter what I try I cannot get a state change for Dusk/Dawn.

 

Sensor config is full SW (jp5)

Always sense is checked Light or dark.

 

Here is what I know: (please correct me if I'm wrong here..)

-Dusk/Dawn should = Off when bright

-0 being darker, 128 being lighter

-Takes 3-5 minutes to respond to light changes

 

I have tried setting the threshold to reasonable and extreme limits on both the high and low side. I then placed the sensor under a bright light lamp for 10 minutes or so each time.

 

Bright Environment w/ sensitivity set to 96 - no change

Bright Environment w/ sensitivity set to 32 - no change

Bright Environment w/ sensitivity set to 120 - no change

Bright Environment w/ sensitivity set to 10 - no change

 

I really want to trigger scenes with motion if it's cloudy or dim inside and I'm at a loss to get this status into the ISY. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

[Xathros]

My guess is all tests have been too bright. Try putting the sensor in a dark drawer for 5 minutes.

 

Also, I believe that after changing jumper settings, you need to tap the set button and wait 10 or so seconds with no motion before the new settings take effect- vague memory from reading the manual for one of these ages ago.

 

-Xathros

[bwbeisne]

I just tried the shoebox method and got an 'ON'. Sweet. Thx. I don't remember what sensitivity is stored currently. Stay tuned... ))