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Programmatically change on level and ramp rate

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I see I can change On Level and Ramp Rate manually within EISY and I can change it programmatically by using adjust scene. Is there a way to programmatically adjust the device directly?

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I’m guess I should explain what I’m trying to do. I’m using a battery operated motion sensor to turn on a light. I want the on level to be different at different times of the day. I tried using adjust scene but it seems to not work if I do not have the motion sensor plugged in.

1 hour ago, lgilsenberg said:

Is there a way to programmatically adjust the device directly?

If you mean directly by the motion sensor (ie: not using a program) then no, that won't be possible. You'll have to use a program, and tolerate the slight delay.

On 4/26/2026 at 2:12 PM, lgilsenberg said:

I tried using adjust scene but it seems to not work if I do not have the motion sensor plugged in.

I would suggest a program to set the on level for the different times of day. From "x" time to "y" time be "w%" on value. I think I had something like this before, but not with a motion sensor. Just having lights to turn on less bright at times in the middle of the night so not to blind or wake people.

Night-MWC -

If

From 11:30:00PM

To Sunrise + 1 hour (next day)

Then

Set 'MWC' On Level 30%

Else

Set 'MWC' On Level 100%

This is only for overnight and it will be 100% the rest of the time. You would want a different program for each on % you wanted to use during the day.

Here is a series of programs that I use for a powder room. Three different times / light settings, plus a way to "exit" the bathroom by turning the light off (guests always like to turn it off, but the Motions Sensor would turn it immediately back on). Pretty straightforward similar to @Geddy suggestions above.

PROGRAM 1:

Powder Rm Motion on Nightime - [ID 0076][Parent 00F5]

If

From 11:30:00PM

To Sunrise (next day)

And 'Elk Main House / MD Powder Room' Logical Status is Violated

And 'Powder room' Status is Off

Then

Set 'Powder room' On 35%

PROGRAM 2:

Powder Rm Motion on Evening - [ID 0075][Parent 00F5]

If

From Sunset + 30 minutes

To 11:30:00PM (same day)

And 'Elk Main House / MD Powder Room' Logical Status is Violated

And 'Powder room' Status is Off

Then

Set 'Powder room' On 50%

PROGRAM 3:

Powder Rm Motion on Daytime - [ID 00FC][Parent 00F5]

If

From Sunrise

To Sunset + 29 minutes and 55 seconds (same day)

And 'Elk Main House / MD Powder Room' Logical Status is Violated

And 'Powder room' Status is Off

Then

Set 'Powder room' On

PROGRAM 4 (Auto off if left on)

Powder Rm Motion Off - [ID 0045][Parent 00F5]

If

'Elk Main House / MD Powder Room' Logical Status is Normal

And 'Powder room' Status is not Off

Then

Wait 7 minutes

Set 'Powder room' Off

PROGRAM 5 (Exit program, delays motion sensor triggering th lights when exiting)

Powder RM Delay on - [ID 0115][Parent 00F5]

If

'Powder room' is switched Off

Then

Disable Program 'Powder Rm Motion on Daytime'

Disable Program 'Powder Rm Motion on Nightime'

Disable Program 'Powder Rm Motion on Evening'

Wait 5 seconds

Enable Program 'Powder Rm Motion on Daytime'

Enable Program 'Powder Rm Motion on Evening'

Enable Program 'Powder Rm Motion on Nightime'

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