Question on GB00Z Glass Break Sensor

[hmwave]

I purchased a Nortek GoControl GB00Z Glass Break Sensor, part #B01BKWGAAA.

 

I'm not sure what to use to include the sensor in an ISY program, specifically what Status or Control to use to signal a glass break detection which I can use to trigger a siren.

I'm really not quite sure what the difference is between a Status and a Control.

 

Should I use an
   "AND Control is ON'

condition in the If statement?

Or...

Should I use an

     'AND Status is Responding'

condition in the If statement?

 

Thanks.

[Teken]

http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/19436-how-do-i-choose-between-using-control-and-status-in-my-program-statements/?hl=%2Bstatus+%2Bcontrol

[hmwave]

Thanks!  I just happened to have found that article too

 

I get the diff now, but I'm still not sure what to choose for the glass break sensor.

Seems it should be Status but which of Status=Responding and Status=100%?

Use the Status=100% option, or something different?

Thanks.

[Teken]

You would use *Control* for such a sensor in many use cases.

[hmwave]

Thanks, I've updated my programs.

 

I think that also answers another question I had on FirstAlert combination Smoke and CO Alarms.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KMHXFAI  

I had those set to use Status but that always shows as 'On' in the device state summary, so was triggering my siren.

I just changed the programs to use Control. I'll test the Smoke alarms with some smoke, see if it triggers as intended.

[Teken]

Both devices are life and safety so the use of *Control* is the selection. Keeping in mind to address part of your other question there isn't a partial status for the two pieces of hardware you asked about. Its either on or off there isn't a 67% of being on or off that would be kind of like being *Half Pregnant*

 

Either you are pregnant or not . . .

[hmwave]

My Program is:

If 
   Control 'Smoke Alarm' is switched On

Then

   Send Notification to "TextMe'

   Set 'SirenStrobe' On

Else

   Set 'SirenStrobe' Off

 

I'll test it soon with Smoke, check it's working.

 

 

BTW, I'm a guy.  If I'm pregnant you'll see me on the news.

[belanger]

@hmwave I also bought the same device , see http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/19999-gocontrol-nortek-z-wave-glass-break-detector/ .