Additional Timers?

[fio1022]

I'm currently using all of the feed timers.Very nice feature.
Is there another way to create an additional timer that counts down?
Thanks

 

[swearint]

Yes, by using a virtual outlet:

[Feed_X]
Set OFF
Defer 15:00 Then OFF


Set to Manual ON to initiate and then set to Auto. It will stay ON for the indicated 15 minutes and then change to OFF. Use the following in place of If Feed...

If Outlet Feed_X = ON Then ...

Todd

 

[fio1022]

Perfect!!
thanks

 

[fio1022]

I tested this in virtual mode w/ 'min time' statement instead of 'defer'.
I thought it would work with either statement.It doesn't-only 'defer'
Why?


I might add this with a momentary push button to activate.

 

[swearint]

Well, because they are different.

Both Min Time and Defer depend on other commands to actually change the state. I find it helps to ignore the 'Then' in Min Time. So, Min Time...OFF will hold the state at OFF, once another condition sets it to OFF, for at least the specified duration, but possibly longer, until another condition is able to change it to ON.

Defer ... Then OFF, requires a condition to set the state to OFF, delays the specified duration, then allows it to take effect.

Yes, a momentary push button would work as well.

[Feed_X]
Set OFF
If Switch1 CLOSED Then ON
Defer 15:00 Then OFF


Todd