Guitartexan Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 The PLM sent to me with the iSy was defective, so they sent me a new one and arrives tomorrow. In the intervening days, I have, with Michels assistance, got the iSy up and configured and I'm now working at writing some simple programs to get the hang of it. It is harder that I thought it would be. Does anyone have some tips and examples I could practice around with like turn front porch on when motion sensor detects. Just a few simple ones showing the whole code you wrote. Thanks much everyone. Also, do I need to do anything to integrate the new PLM or just plug n play? GT Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
LeeG Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 Are the Motion Sensor and Front Porch light switch Insteon or ZWave?
Guitartexan Posted May 19, 2015 Author Posted May 19, 2015 Well, what I meant was THEORETICAL front porch light. I'm just looking for HOW to write the program, not my actual light. I want to start small and work my way into it so that I completely understand how to put together a program. As to the PLM- it arrived today and I have attempted to set it up according to the instructions. I went to the website noted, but I saw no windows.exe file to download and run. Can someone please give the noob a little step by step for this? I'm doing pretty well on the Z-wave side. I've got two switches that I can turn off and on and the v.1 Aeotec energy monitor showing in the tree. I'd like to adjust the parameters on the energy monitor so I can see the use as a graph. Anyone have any information on that? Once I understand how to write a program I will post up about my progress with the switches. Thanks for any and all assistance. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
stusviews Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 If the device are Insteon, then you don't need a program, only a scene. A good source until you have devices is the ISY Wiki.
Techman Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 Guitartexan, There are several examples of sample programs at the back of the ISY user's manual on pages 93 & 94. You can view the manual here http://www.universal-devices.com/docs/production/ISY%20User%20Guide%204.2.8.pdf
Guitartexan Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 Thanks fellas. I'm looking at the isy users guide right now. I was hoping for something that would explain in plain speak why and how to word things a certain way. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
stusviews Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 IF 'some condition you set' is true, THEN 'do what you want to happen,' (otherwise) ELSE 'do this if the condition is not true.' The ELSE part is optional.
G W Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Thanks fellas. I'm looking at the isy users guide right now. I was hoping for something that would explain in plain speak why and how to word things a certain way. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk The idea you need to understand is that programs act as triggers. I have done is divided the trigger-programs into two groups. Group 1 is for simple actions. If (condition = X) Then (do action) EndIf Group 2 If (condition =X) Then (call program X) EndIf program X will contain any other checks and do any actions as needed. This keeps my programs simple and lets me separate a run-on-demand program from a trigger-program. Gary
Guitartexan Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 So here is an example of what I am understanding a simple program to be: IF- it is 7pm THEN- turn on porch light If I want the light off at dawn, do I write a separate program? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
stusviews Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 There is available, From 'some time' To 'some other time,' so another program is not needed. Or you could use the light sensing mode of the Motion Sensor and not need a program at all.
Guitartexan Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 That's what I gathered from reading all the forums, but I would appreciate verification of my beginning programs here from the members. Once I see that I have the basic formula right, I can experiment in front of the screen. I have tried a few and find myself getting frustrated. So- IF- it is 7pm THEN- turn on porch light from 7:00 pm until sunrise Is that right? Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
stusviews Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 If From 7:00:00PM To Sunrise (next day) Then - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')
Guitartexan Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 Could you explain please, how does this turn the light on? Do I insert "turn on porch light" in the THEN space? I really apologize for appearing to be dense. I am not, but this sure makes me feel thick like a brick. (Jethro Tull) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Michel Kohanim Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Hi GuitarTexan, I think it would be much more efficient if you submit a ticket and request for a short training session. We'd love to help as much as possible. With kind regards, Michel
Guitartexan Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 Thank you Michel. Do I do that here? I need a bit of assistance getting my PLM on line and with programs. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Michel Kohanim Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Hi GuitarTexan, Here you go:http://www.universal-devices.com/contact-support/ With kind regards,
Guitartexan Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 Thanks Michel! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Guitartexan Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 Hi again Michel. I was considering purchase of the Orchestrated Mobilinc app before we do the training session so I can get that integrated at the same time. Do you advise I do this? It appears to be a good addition to my isy..... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Michel Kohanim Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Hi GuitarTexan, Unfortunately I have never used it and thus I really cannot make an informed suggestion. Sorry. With kind regards, Michel
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