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QuickCarl
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Sorry for being sucha noob. I tried using help, but not much there. I just downloaded and installed the PH latest beta.
I'm in the process of converting everthing I have from x10 to Insteon. I have beening using the powerlinc (1132usb) with Smarthome Manager Plus... and now using the 2814 usb powerlinc with the Smarthome essentials timer application.
I understand programming\ but prefer the simplest method for doing a task. I'd like to set up some timer events right away for some of my x10 and Insteon devices, but can't figure that out right now. Can some one point me to some documentation that explains how to trun on x10 and Insteon devices suing timers and event triggers?
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Welcome!
I did a mini-tutorial on X10 here.
Remember that triggers and macros are not yet supported for Insteon; this will come later.
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Carl,
Welcome to PowerHome.
Also, be sure to check out the PowerHome Quick Start Guide (it's a PDF file in the PowerHome directory). The help file only documents the formula functions currently (Im going to marry the two in the release version).
A quick rundown are getting started with PowerHome.
1. Most everything is done in the PowerHome Explorer.
2. In the Explorer, navigate to Setup->Controllers and define your controllers. Almost everything in PowerHome requires a short identifying ID that is referenced within formulas and macros.
3. Next go to Devices and setup your appropriate devices. Another required field here is description.
4. Reinitialize PowerHome so your controllers and devices are recognized.
5. You can now perform basic control of your devices using the Device Status screen.
6. If you're comfortable with simple functions, you can go straight to Timed Events or Triggers. If you want it a little simpler, create macros that perform your desired actions.
This should get you started. Let me know if you're having any problems and I can provide more detailed accounts.
Dave.
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Thanks fellas for the info. I'll check out the PDF. Went through the tutorial on X10 and set up my Macros for the only remaining x10 stuff in my home.
The rest of my stuff is Insteon (well except for the motion sensors.) Is there a way to have them turn on and off on a timed basis using the new Insteon functions?
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Carl,
Absolutely! Just use the ph_insteon function. First, define your Insteon devices (you can use Auto Discovery or type them in manually). Check phinsteon.rtf in the PowerHome directory for more info. After defining your Insteon devices (they now have ID's  ), just go to Timed Events and set the "Type" to "Formula". If you want to turn on an Insteon Device with an ID of "LIVING RM LIGHT" then use this formula:
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| ph_insteon("LIVING RM LIGHT",17,255) |
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The documentation for the ph_insteon function IS in the help file  .
HTH,
Dave.
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Cool Dave, thanks very much.
BTW, based upon the default settins, would I be correct in assuming you are from Sanford? My garndmother lived there... spent many happy dyas there, throughout my youth.
-Carl
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Also, Dave... are you a member at RemoteCentral?
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Carl,
Glad the info helps.
I lived very close to Sanford. Actually Casselberry (about 5 miles SouthWest of Sanford). I just chose the Sanford as it was closet in the list without having to type my actual lat and long . Im currently in Apopka (about 10 miles from Casselberry).
No...Not a member of RemoteCentral. I visit there occasionally (to get the discrete codes mainly). Am I missing something?
Dave.
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Dave,
Just thought your naqme looked familiar from there.
I have put a sprinkling of ph-Insteaon functions in times macros. The program seems to be both powerful and stable... I will probably be a purchaser. Thanks for the great work.
-Carl
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Carl,
Always good news to hear  .
Seriously, Im glad that it's working for you.
Thanks,
Dave.
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I am trying to create a simple timed even to turn on a light in my son's room at a certain time. I tried following the directions here.
How do you enter the time you want the formula to trigger? You cannot change the start time.
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The Reference Time is what you want.
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