Dim a scene?

[MikeB]

I'd like to setup a trigger that dims an entire scene (basically a 3-way circuit) to a particular level, but the only options seem to be ON or OFF.

 

Is there a way around this, or do I need to dim each switch individually in the action?

 

Thanks!!

[Michel Kohanim]

Mike,

 

Dim/Bright/FON/FOFF will be added in the next drop.

 

This said, however, INSTEON does not allow sending a group command (to a scene) with the desired on level. That's why device, within a scene, has its own onlevel and ramprate. In short, you cannot issue something like:

Set Scene x to 50%

 

You can always do:

Set Scene x to Dim/Bright which simply brighten/dim the scene on notch.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

 

I'd like to setup a trigger that dims an entire scene (basically a 3-way circuit) to a particular level, but the only options seem to be ON or OFF.

 

Is there a way around this, or do I need to dim each switch individually in the action?

 

Thanks!!

[MikeB]

Thanks for the explanation. I'll stick with sending the level to each individual switch.

[Sub-Routine]

Mike,

 

Dim/Bright/FON/FOFF will be added in the next drop.

 

This said, however, INSTEON does not allow sending a group command (to a scene) with the desired on level. That's why device, within a scene, has its own onlevel and ramprate. In short, you cannot issue something like:

Set Scene x to 50%

 

MikeB,

Part of the problem with Dim/Brighten a scene is that all devices step to the next of 32 levels. Some devices may change as much as 3% and others only 0.39%

 

So, Yes, you are most likely to be happier with a new scene.

 

You can always do:

Set Scene x to Dim/Bright which simply brighten/dim the scene on notch.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

 

Along with Set All Devices I would like to see a slider to modify the levels of all the devices in a scene using a percentage. Perhaps 0-100% slider with a toggle next to it to select Dim or Brighten. Dim would start at 100% and brighten would initially be 0%.

 

Using Dim for example: Set the slider to 50% and devices that were 79% become 39.5%, 64% becomes 32%, etc.

 

Dim and Brighten All Devices In A Scene was next on my list for Group Commander. I think after you get the ratios correct among the devices in a scene it could come close to being a mirrored dimmer or brighter scene.

 

Something logarithmically related to light output versus power level would be more accurate. That could keep the ISY team busy for a while

 

I'm not sure if anyone would have a use for the same function with ramp rates, that is already proportional to the level.

 

Thank you,

Rand

[Michel Kohanim]

Rand,

 

Excellent suggestion ... I've put it on our list to review.

 

With kind regards,

 

Mike,

 

Dim/Bright/FON/FOFF will be added in the next drop.

 

This said, however, INSTEON does not allow sending a group command (to a scene) with the desired on level. That's why device, within a scene, has its own onlevel and ramprate. In short, you cannot issue something like:

Set Scene x to 50%

 

MikeB,

Part of the problem with Dim/Brighten a scene is that all devices step to the next of 32 levels. Some devices may change as much as 3% and others only 0.39%

 

So, Yes, you are most likely to be happier with a new scene.

 

You can always do:

Set Scene x to Dim/Bright which simply brighten/dim the scene on notch.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

 

Along with Set All Devices I would like to see a slider to modify the levels of all the devices in a scene using a percentage. Perhaps 0-100% slider with a toggle next to it to select Dim or Brighten. Dim would start at 100% and brighten would initially be 0%.

 

Using Dim for example: Set the slider to 50% and devices that were 79% become 39.5%, 64% becomes 32%, etc.

 

Dim and Brighten All Devices In A Scene was next on my list for Group Commander. I think after you get the ratios correct among the devices in a scene it could come close to being a mirrored dimmer or brighter scene.

 

Something logarithmically related to light output versus power level would be more accurate. That could keep the ISY team busy for a while

 

I'm not sure if anyone would have a use for the same function with ramp rates, that is already proportional to the level.

 

Thank you,

Rand