stop and disable programs?

[Dinboise]

I am working on the flood light programs for my 2 back yard lights (kitchen flood and back flood) Each flood has 2 dedicated in line switches (one with the sense for the motion part, and another in-line switch for the lamp) In addidtion, I have one switchlinc at the door to the back yard without a load so as to control the flood scenes depending on conditions... Oh yeah - and several remote lincs and a Universal IR remote for the TV etc. - also with a button to control the flood scenes.

 

If I ever get the programs to work, I will post them for others. I could use a little help right now though.. I can think of 4 situations to take into account: 1) you want the floods to "stay off" for an outdoor dinner party. 2) "Stay on" for gardening at night. 3) Act as deterent using the motion sensor. 4) Finally, just turn them off to "reset" if they are bugging out on a windy night; or triggering from dogs/cats etc.)

 

First question: During the "Stay ON' program, I would like to 'disable' the motion program (situation3). Do I need to 'stop' the motion program first, or by disabling, am I effectively stopping them too. I need to know because if someone triggers the motion program it starts a countdown timer for the floods to turn off, and If I want them to "Stay ON" I would need that timer stopped....

 

Second: What is the purpose of using 'control' v 'status' in the IF clause... I have read where people use 'control' to signify a positive button press rather that a simple state of being... What is recommended when you want the ISY to recognize that a button was pressed. (status or control)? Do you need both If status is 'on' AND the if status is 'not off' for it to function?

 

Finally, will my "in-line sense switch" that is turned on by motion be considered "controled on"? or must I use status?

 

That's a lot of questions but I hope the fruits of my labor can be shared by all. Love the power of the ISY.

 

Thanks

David

[Sub-Routine]

Hello David,

 

You can certainly accomplish all of this. May I suggest using a KeypadLinc in place of the no-load SwitchLinc with a button for each scenario?

 

To answer your questions,

#1. Disabling a program will stop it.

#2. As you think, Control requires a press of the switch and is therefore transient. Status can check a switch at any time.

#3. The Sense is a Control. It will send On or Off but does not actually have a Status. The ISY keeps track of Status from the last command sent.

 

Rand

 

I am working on the flood light programs for my 2 back yard lights (kitchen flood and back flood) Each flood has 2 dedicated in line switches (one with the sense for the motion part, and another in-line switch for the lamp) In addidtion, I have one switchlinc at the door to the back yard without a load so as to control the flood scenes depending on conditions... Oh yeah - and several remote lincs and a Universal IR remote for the TV etc. - also with a button to control the flood scenes.

 

If I ever get the programs to work, I will post them for others. I could use a little help right now though.. I can think of 4 situations to take into account: 1) you want the floods to "stay off" for an outdoor dinner party. 2) "Stay on" for gardening at night. 3) Act as deterent using the motion sensor. 4) Finally, just turn them off to "reset" if they are bugging out on a windy night; or triggering from dogs/cats etc.)

 

First question: During the "Stay ON' program, I would like to 'disable' the motion program (situation3). Do I need to 'stop' the motion program first, or by disabling, am I effectively stopping them too. I need to know because if someone triggers the motion program it starts a countdown timer for the floods to turn off, and If I want them to "Stay ON" I would need that timer stopped....

 

Second: What is the purpose of using 'control' v 'status' in the IF clause... I have read where people use 'control' to signify a positive button press rather that a simple state of being... What is recommended when you want the ISY to recognize that a button was pressed. (status or control)? Do you need both If status is 'on' AND the if status is 'not off' for it to function?

 

Finally, will my "in-line sense switch" that is turned on by motion be considered "controled on"? or must I use status?

 

That's a lot of questions but I hope the fruits of my labor can be shared by all. Love the power of the ISY.

 

Thanks

David

[Dinboise]

Thanks Rand

 

I was not impressed with the KPL as they were not tactilely satisfying, if that's how to put it. We had to be so accurate with our presses on those small buttons, I just wasn't hooked.

 

A fast on will give forced flood light for gardening at night. A fast off will give forced dark for candle light meals. A simple on will turn on floods, resetting the floods for motion, and an off will turn off and reset for motion.

 

I am still working out the bugs - And trying to figure out the behavior of the remote linc button presses vs. the IR presses. Looks kind of sloppy right now but I thik it will function. I realize my situation is pretty unique with the variety of buttons so I am not sure anyone would be interested in how it is set up.

 

Thanks

David