Garage door status with DSC alarm zones

[danoj]

Hello,

 

I am new to the ISY994i.  I have searched the forums and although there are many posts on garage door state/control, I have not found enough information to achieve my objective.

I have the network module installed, and have access to the 32 zones monitored by my DSC alarm system.  This includes door status on the two garage doors.  Because I had this in place I purchased the iolink rather than the garage control set, hoping to use the existing variables rather than install additional sensors.  The relay is working fine to open and close, but I have been unable to get something in place to monitor the state.  My hope is to have a scene turn on and off for the state, or some other means to identify via Mobilinc if the door is open or closed.  I do not plan on using a kpl button, although I do have one if required.

 

Is it possible/relatively straight forward to do the above with a program?  Is it easier or preferred for other reasons for me to simply run an additional wire from my existing door sensors to the inputs on the 2450?

 

I have the following program which has the correct state of FALSE when the door is open, True when closed, however it does not change the scene in a way that is visible.  Maybe I need to add a KPL button to the scene to reflect the state? ....did I just answer my own question?

 

if 

•         $Shannon_Garage_door is 0 

Then

•         Set Scene 'Shani's Garage Door' Fast On

Else

•         Set Scene 'Shani's Garage Door' Fast Off 

 

 

Any direction is appreciated.

[stusviews]

The state of the garage door should be monitored by the sensor, not the relay. That's because the relay contact closure is momentary, so the relay is open when the door is open and it's open when the door is closed. Using a variable set by an INSTEON command could work, but more likely will get out of sync if the garage door occasionally doesn't fully open or close.

[danoj]

Seems this works fine if I have a device in the scene.  I used a KPL button and modified the Scene labels and Icon in Mobilinc to visually indicate state of the door.  Would be nice not to tie up to KPL buttons if anyone has a better approach.

 

Thanks

[stusviews]

I use the same button to open and close the garage door, but if all you want is an indicator, then use a LampLinc or On/Off Module.