For AV control does iMeter Solo determine TV on/off state fast enough?

[ccclapp]

Hi

 

I am working on whole-house AV with ISY.  For non-IP (dumb) components e.g, older TV display, a chronic issue is becoming out-of-sync with on/off status in the global power on/off macro.  For these dumb components I am thinking of using iMeter Solo to determine on/off state based on power reading.  The issue seems to be that the iMeter is very slow to report the power change from on/off change.

 

Questions:

 

1) is there a way to change the frequency of iMeter reporting/refreshing?

2) if not, is there a way to do a quick query command to obtain current energy draw, without burdening the ISY

3) assuming I can get quick readings, how do I use that reading in programs, e.g. to turn on, only if off (low power reading in iMeter) when I want to send System Off command (the tv in question only has on/off toggle, so knowing if it is on or off is critical to the system on/off macro)

 

Is there a better way to quickly determine on/off state of a "dumb" device?

 

Thanks!! 

[Teken]

Hi

 

I am working on whole-house AV with ISY.  For non-IP (dumb) components e.g, older TV display, a chronic issue is becoming out-of-sync with on/off status in the global power on/off macro.  For these dumb components I am thinking of using iMeter Solo to determine on/off state based on power reading.  The issue seems to be that the iMeter is very slow to report the power change from on/off change.

 

Questions:

 

1) is there a way to change the frequency of iMeter reporting/refreshing?

2) if not, is there a way to do a quick query command to obtain current energy draw, without burdening the ISY

3) assuming I can get quick readings, how do I use that reading in programs, e.g. to turn on, only if off (low power reading in iMeter) when I want to send System Off command (the tv in question only has on/off toggle, so knowing if it is on or off is critical to the system on/off macro)

 

Is there a better way to quickly determine on/off state of a "dumb" device?

 

Thanks!! 

 

Was there any reason you didn't use and deploy the synchro linc instead?

[ccclapp]

Hi Taken

I don't know about syncro linc. I will read up on it.

Thanks for the suggestion

 

 

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[Brian H]

Measures the current being drawn on the AC power line by the device connected to it. Then send an on or off depending on the change in current drawn by the device connected to it.

 

http://www.smarthome.com/synchrolinc-insteon-2423a5-power-synching-controller.html

[ccclapp]

thanks guys! I just ordered three. Problem solved

[Teken]

thanks guys! I just ordered three. Problem solved

 

Please take a few moments to review some threads about this device and what each option box means and how to set them. This will ensure the most reliable activation and customer satisfaction.

 

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