Programming Two Motion Sensors

[DevonSprings]

Hi All,

 

Ok, got my one motion sensor working for part of my kitchen, works well actually. But my kitchen is somewhat big, it is 35' long, and 15' wide. Motion sensor triggers when you are half way into the kitchen.

 

So I need two Motion Sensors for the same room.

 

Now I need the off to work in a different way, something like

 

From MotionSensor2 Off Event

 

If MotionSensor 1 has not fired in the last minute

 

Then

Set Scene Kitchen Off

 

And from MotionSensor 1 Off

 

If MotionSensor 2 has not fired in the last minute

 

Then

Set Scene Kitchen Off

 

But I don't know how often the Motion Sensor fires the "On" program.

 

Is there a way to tell?

 

Has anyone done this. I am new to ISY-99 but I really like it.

 

Devon

[Sub-Routine]

Hello Devon,

 

I have two motion sensors and did some experimenting. Finally a use for the parenthesis

 

You should use two programs.

 

If
       Control 'Kitchen Motion Sensor' is switched On
    Or Control 'Kitchen Sensor 2' is switched On

Then
       Set Scene 'Kitchen Motion Fast' On

Else
  - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

 

If
       (
            Status  'Kitchen Motion Sensor' is Off
        And Status  'Kitchen Sensor 2' is Off
       )
   And (
            Control 'Kitchen Motion Sensor' is not switched On
         Or Control 'Kitchen Sensor 2' is not switched On
       )

Then
       Wait  1 minute
       Set Scene 'Kitchen Motion Slow' Off

Else
  - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

 

I use 2 different scenes; the On scene has a quick ramp rate and the Off scene has a longer ramp rate. This gives one a chance to move if the lights begin to fade.

 

The motion sensor will only fire an On after it has sent an Off. The timeout can be adjusted using the motion sensor options: Linking_a_Motion_Sensor.

 

I have mine set to 30 seconds but of course you should use the parameter that best fits your needs.

 

Rand

[DevonSprings]

Rand,

 

Worked Brilliantly, And I see the () were what i Needed on an earlier program as soon as it went off it would come right back on again.

 

Many Thanks,

 

ISY-99 Rocks!