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ColinB
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I have an application where I'm controlling an Insteon ApplianceLinc from a number of KPL modules. The idea is that the pump plugged into the ApplianceLinc should run for 15 minutes then shut off. I've done this by triggering a macro which turns it off in 15 minutes when the ApplianceLinc is turned on. I'd like the buttons to accurately reflect the state of the ApplianceLinc.
Based on the suggestion in another post I've created a group with the PLC as controller and the ApplianceLinc and KPL buttons as responders. Then I have a timed event turn off this group. That part works great and the buttons and ApplianceLinc stay in sync.
What I'd like to do is create a trigger to detect that the ApplianceLinc has been turned on but I can only get one to work that detects that the KPL button has been turned on. Not a big deal, but it means I have to create a trigger for each KPL module that controls the pump. If I could detect the ApplianceLinc turning on directly I could just have one trigger.
Is there a way to do this? Let me know if the above doesn't make any sense! I was up pretty late last night playing with it all.
Great product by the way. I've just scratched the surface so far but I'm sure this one's a keeper!
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bmaupin
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ColinB - Found your message, since I'm doing the same thing I'll also be watching this thread and posting this so I'm notified of the responses.
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dhoward
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Colin,
There is no way currently to get the functionality down to a single trigger. I was originally going to try and create a trigger for this situation but seemed to slow things down a little if a group contained a lot of devices. Basically, when an incoming group command came in, I would need to run a trigger check for each member of the group. I'll look into it again though and see if there is any way to make it faster.
Another possibility would be to have a timed event that checks the status of the appliancelinc once a minute. You could then launch a macro with a 20 minute wait to turn the appliancelinc off. This wouldnt be as elegant though.
I'll keep you posted on the possibility of new triggers.
Dave.
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