eyost Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Hi all, I just picked up an ISY so I am a newbie and while I have been able to program a schedule I was wondering what would be the best way to do something like this: Turn on a specific light at a specific time, have it stay on for a specific amount of time then cut off. Then after a certain amount of hours turn on and then after a certain amount of hours turn on. This is for lights when I am away to make it lived in. Thanks for any help or resources that you could point me to to help with things like this. Ed
LeeG Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) One approach. Offers random On and Off times. If From 7:00:00PM To 11:50:00PM (same day) Then Set 'OutLetLinc Dimmer' On Wait 2 hours (Random) Set 'OutLetLinc Dimmer' Off Wait 30 minutes (Random) Set 'ToggleLinc Dimmer' On Wait 1 hour (Random) Set 'ToggleLinc Dimmer' Off Else Set 'ToggleLinc Dimmer' Off Set 'OutLetLinc Dimmer' Off The program(s) can be as simple or sophisticated as desired. Edited October 14, 2014 by LeeG
eyost Posted October 14, 2014 Author Posted October 14, 2014 One approach. Offers random On and Off times. If From 7:00:00PM To 11:50:00PM (same day) Then Set 'OutLetLinc Dimmer' On Wait 2 hours (Random) Set 'OutLetLinc Dimmer' Off Wait 30 minutes (Random) Set 'ToggleLinc Dimmer' On Wait 1 hour (Random) Set 'ToggleLinc Dimmer' Off Else Set 'ToggleLinc Dimmer' Off Set 'OutLetLinc Dimmer' Off The program(s) can be as simple or sophisticated as desired. Thanks for the quick reply. Oh yes, I have seen some programs that are quite extensive. This definitely is something I am looking for. Let's say that I wanted it to cut off at a specific time, wait and then turn on at a specific time and then turn off at a specific time. I know this wasn't what I was originally looking for, but curiosity has gotten to me. Thanks again, Ed
stusviews Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Use additional programs, each with a different From and To time. Or add more lines/devices /delays to the Then part. Edited October 14, 2014 by stusviews
LeeG Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) For specific times remove the (random) option If From 7:00:00PM To 11:50:00PM (same day) Then Set 'OutLetLinc Dimmer' On (turns On at 7 PM) Wait 2 hours Set 'OutLetLinc Dimmer' Off (turns Off at 9 PM) Wait 30 minutes Set 'ToggleLinc Dimmer' On (turns On at 9:30 PM) Wait 1 hour Set 'ToggleLinc Dimmer' Off (turns Off at 10:30 PM) Else Set 'ToggleLinc Dimmer' Off Set 'OutLetLinc Dimmer' Off Edited October 14, 2014 by LeeG
oberkc Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 I like to keep things simple. Fewer programs are better (to me) than more programs. if time is from 6:00pm to 7:00pm (same day) or time is from 8:00pm to 9:00pm (same day) or time is from 10:00 to 11:00pm (same day) etc... then turn lights on else turn lights off Obviously, adjust times to suit.
larryllix Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) I like to keep things simple. Fewer programs are better (to me) than more programs. if time is from 6:00pm to 7:00pm (same day) or time is from 8:00pm to 9:00pm (same day) or time is from 10:00 to 11:00pm (same day) etc... then turn lights on else turn lights off Obviously, adjust times to suit. Nice. Keep in mind the "off" times should not overlap with the other light cycles or you may get unexpected "Off" times. This can be a gottcha' for random time®s especially. Edited October 14, 2014 by larryllix
oberkc Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Keep in mind the "off" times should not overlap with the other light cycles or you may get unexpected "Off" times. This can be a gottcha' for random time®s especially. Yup. On the other hand, if you wanted random, unexpected can be good at times. Alternatively, you could make these times relative to darkness or sunset if lights coming on at EXACTLY the same time every day is too obvious to the would-be intruder.
eyost Posted October 14, 2014 Author Posted October 14, 2014 Wow, this is all awesome and will give these a go. I have upgraded from a SmartLinc that had some limitations in this regard; Had to have a scene for each on and another for the off. Aside from the SmartLinc starting to die on me, I wanted to get something that would keep it simple not to mention give a lot of flexibility and the ISY sure will do that! Oh and hi Stu - I have corresponded with you on the Insteon Forum at SmartHome and you have always been very helpful. Thanks all! Ed
eyost Posted October 15, 2014 Author Posted October 15, 2014 I like to keep things simple. Fewer programs are better (to me) than more programs. if time is from 6:00pm to 7:00pm (same day) or time is from 8:00pm to 9:00pm (same day) or time is from 10:00 to 11:00pm (same day) etc... then turn lights on else turn lights off Obviously, adjust times to suit. Thanks, I assume if I wanted the lights to go on and off through the next morning I could do something like this: If From 7:30:00PM To 3:00:00AM (next day) Then Set 'Bonus Room' On Wait 1 hour and 30 minutes (Random) Set 'Bonus Room' Off Wait 30 minutes (Random) Set 'Bonus Room' On Wait 2 hours and 30 minutes (Random) Set 'Bonus Room' Off Else Set 'Bonus Room' Off Thanks, I may be getting the idea on this. Ed
oberkc Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Sure, that would work. I would have to check how "random" works (I think it can be any amount of time up to the specified time), but it appears that the ELSE path will be well complete before 3:00am (longest elapsed time is 4-1/2 hours, starting at 7:30). If so, the ELSE path is not necessary unless you are concerned about something not shutting off.
stusviews Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 You can also wait for a period plus or minus a random time, for example: Wait 5 minutes (Random) Wait 30minutes Set ...
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