Programming to manage Schlage locks

[mango]

Hi all,

I'm a newbie to ISY Zwave and Zwave Schlage locks (moving from a Schlage Sense Bluetooth/IP lock). I am presently installing front and back door BE469s.

I have attempted to search here for some inspiration on how to manage the locks. A few months ago I found some valuable resources with examples of programming, but now am unable to find anything.

Would anyone have some programming examples to share for their setup?

My goal is to have a front door KPL button say 'DOORS LOCKED' - for it to hopefully work as controller and responder - to light up when both doors are locked (door sensors showing doors are closed), and for the button to be able to lock both doors if not locked (sensors closed).

Also I would like to use pushover (which I have just setup today) to log door activity. I think I have that one worked out.

Edited March 18, 2021 by mango
added stuff

[WFP]

I do something simple where I have a KPL in the MBR.
Light is on if ANY Lock is UNLOCKED.
If all four BE469ZPs are reporting LOCKED, the light is off.
If light is on, when I press the button, it sends a command to lock ALL FOUR locks.

There may be one flaw, I do occasionally see the "Unknown" state.
But that is why I may change to if LOCKED
If unknown, it may send a command to LOCK a LOCKED door.

I will see if I can get you my program.

Bill

 

Edited March 18, 2021 by WFP

[WFP]

So, My program currently checks for UNLOCKED but I may revise it to my idea for a LOCKED query because of the UNKNOWN issue.

'KPL Button' set to Non-toggle [Off] Mode

DOOR LOCK STATUS Program

IF
 'Lock 1' Status is Unlocked
OR  'Lock 2' Status is Unlocked
OR  'Lock 3' Status is Unlocked
OR  'Lock 4' Status is Unlocked

THEN
Set 'KPL Button' On

ELSE
Set 'KPL Button' Off

 

DOOR LOCK ACTION Program (For when I toggle the button)

IF
'KPL Button' is Switched OFF

THEN
SET 'Lock 1' Lock
Wait 5 Seconds
SET 'Lock 2' Lock
Wait 5 Seconds
SET 'Lock 3' Lock
Wait 5 Seconds
SET 'Lock 4' Lock
Wait 5 Seconds
Run Program 'Door Lock Status' (IF)

/Bill

Edited March 18, 2021 by WFP

[mango]

Hey Bill, Thanks this is the sort of thing I need. I understand your logic.

[mango]

Is there anything specific to zwave I need to be attentive to in programming (such as timeouts / retries / redundancy etc.)?

My lock has appeared as 6 nodes - the primary for locking / unlocking / setting the codes, and then 5 what appear to be alarm nodes. Are the alarm nodes specific to separate alarm-type programming? I assume they are just state variables if they go off?

[mango]

Hmm, I wonder if this was posted in the wrong forum. I posted here specifically to address any possible zwave nuances in programming, my apologies if so.

[lilyoyo1]

1 hour ago, mango said:

Hmm, I wonder if this was posted in the wrong forum. I posted here specifically to address any possible zwave nuances in programming, my apologies if so.

It wasn't posted in the wrong forum. The problem most likely is that you didn't tag (get the attention of those) who resonded to your original question, after you asked your follow up question. They probably didn't check back in to see if you said anything else. 

To answer your question, the only nuances that someone can say upfront would be to ensure that you have enough devices to built a strong and solid mesh network. Anything else would be specific to whatever programming you were writing. 

[mango]

Thanks for the reply Lilyoyo1. I am aware of tagging but don't like doing that on forums asking for help unless it is really important. I feel if anyone chooses to contribute or follow up they will. They don't need a prod in the backside from me ?

Regarding zwave, it's a cottage address and right now I have good comms between 2 zwave locks and the ISY which is located roughly in the middle. No repeaters or any other zwave devices yet.

[WFP]

19 hours ago, mango said:

Hmm, I wonder if this was posted in the wrong forum. I posted here specifically to address any possible zwave nuances in programming, my apologies if so.

HaHa...I'm a Ham & Egger with my ISY.  So I poke in here as often as I can!

I have programs that use the Access Control Node to send notifications:
If Jammed
If Locked by Code, it includes the User Number in the Text
IF Locked by Key/Manually
and a two step program (Two Programs ) to report if Remotely Locked.  In this case if the door was locked but not by code or by key/Manually then it was done Remotely!

 

Also Programs for UNLOCKING, by Code, Key or Remotely.

Bill

Edited March 20, 2021 by WFP

[Byteman59]

I have programmed my lock to email me when someone unlocks the doors. How can i do the same for force entry alarm?

 

Thanks

Bob