SynchroLinc Timers

[garybixler]

Hi

I just receives a SynchroLinc and was trying to set the options specifically the Holdoff timer. I set the following:

Trigger Threshold  25

Holdoff  10.05

Hystersis  10

Although the settings seem to be correct as they are read back when the option button is clicked again I am not seeing the Holdoff timer have any effect. The current state always changes within a second no matter what the timer is set for. The 

Trigger setting works as it should.

Any suggestions or insights appreciated.

ISY 994i IR PRO

version 4.2.30

 

Thanks Gary

 

[stusviews]

The holdoff is the maximum time allowed for the device being listened to change, not for the Syncholinc to respond to the change. The SynchroLinc will respond as soon as it detects the change in current draw that you specified--if that change occurs within the specified time.

 

Unless you have an ammeter, it's best to calibrate the SynchroLinc manually.

[garybixler]

Hi stusviews

I found this on a search. It would appear that the hold off is for delaying sending an Insteon message. 

 

- Trigger Threshold is in Watts, from (0 Watts) to (1800 Watts).

 

- Hold off is in approx 0.067 second increments, from (0 seconds) to (approx 17 seconds). Messages will transmit immediately once the holdoff time has passed.

 

- Hysteresis is in Watts, from (0 Watts) to (255 Watts). This is the change that must occur before checking to trigger SyncroLinc.

 

 

If hold off is the maximum time allowed for the device being listened to change when would the timer actually start. I would think that turning a device on would be the change so I don't see where the timer would be of any use.

 

Anyway I am trying to monitor my washer and instead I am using a program to make the necessary delay between the short off periods between changing cycles. So I set the SynchroLinc to:

Trigger Thershold 4

Holdoff 3

Hysteresis 0

This way even the low current for the electric water valves keep the SynchroLinc status ON during fill cycles.

Now on to the dryer.

 

Just confused about the Hold off timer.

Thanks Gary

 

[rafarataneneces]

 

Hi stusviews

I found this on a search. It would appear that the hold off is for delaying sending an Insteon message. 

 

- Trigger Threshold is in Watts, from (0 Watts) to (1800 Watts).

 

- Hold off is in approx 0.067 second increments, from (0 seconds) to (approx 17 seconds). Messages will transmit immediately once the holdoff time has passed.

 

- Hysteresis is in Watts, from (0 Watts) to (255 Watts). This is the change that must occur before checking to trigger SyncroLinc.

 

 

If hold off is the maximum time allowed for the device being listened to change when would the timer actually start. I would think that turning a device on would be the change so I don't see where the timer would be of any use.

 

Anyway I am trying to monitor my washer and instead I am using a program to make the necessary delay between the short off periods between changing cycles. So I set the SynchroLinc to:

Trigger Thershold 4

Holdoff 3

Hysteresis 0

This way even the low current for the electric water valves keep the SynchroLinc status ON during fill cycles.

Now on to the dryer.

 

Just confused about the Hold off timer.

Thanks Gary

 

 

 

Thank you for that information it was so helpful

[visualcoat]

What does your program look like?

[stusviews]

All my SynchroLincs are scene controllers for subwooffers. One SynchroLinc does use a program to turn on background lighting. What do you intend/want to do with a Synchrolinc?

[visualcoat]

​I was looking to be alerted to when my washing machine is done.

[stusviews]

A difficulty with using the SynchroLinc for a washer is that nearly all modern washers go through pause cycles during which virtually no power is used (the timer does not use enough power the register on a SynchroLinc).

[G W]

A difficulty with using the SynchroLinc for a washer is that nearly all modern washers go through pause cycles during which virtually no power is used (the timer does not use enough power the register on a SynchroLinc).

That's the problem I found. I'm going to tap into the logic board.

 

I apologize for this not being a 1000 word rant but I have a wife.

 

Best regards,

Gary Funk

[stusviews]

One wife is worth a several thousand words

[G W]

My ex-wife is worth about 40,000 words a day. That's one reason she's an ex.

 

I apologize for this not being a 1000 word rant but I have a wife.

 

Best regards,

Gary Funk