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Title: Help: Schedule for Multi Channel
Post by: Maximo on February 28, 2015, 08:37:22 PM
I'm slowly getting to grips with Homegenie and have at least got myself a basic setup in place and working well. Recently I purchased a Boiler Controller, Secure SSR302 which is the same as a Horstmann ASR2-RF. Homegenie creates the device correctly and I can control it as required.

What I need to be able to do now is to automate it by some means. The issue I have in that the SSR302 is a multi instance device, there are two channels. 1 for Heating and 1 for Hot Water. Can someone point me in the right direction with how I create the code to enable me to schedule the Hot Water on and off.

Thanks

Garry
Title: Re: Help: Schedule for Multi Channel
Post by: dani on March 01, 2015, 04:34:15 PM
Hi Garry,

How did the two Instance appear ? It's like 2 Switchs ?
In that case you can use :
- the simple schedule On/Off Expression (Cron expression). in the parameter of each switch.
- The Time tables with calendar by step of 5 minutes.

Cheers
Dani
Title: Re: Help: Schedule for Multi Channel
Post by: Maximo on March 01, 2015, 05:37:52 PM
Here's the widgets I get. The first one with the Off/On doesn't do anything. As you'll see in the second widget you can choose either channel to select Off/On.

So I'm looking at what code I need to use to ensure I switch on the correct channel in my schedule.
Title: Re: Help: Schedule for Multi Channel
Post by: dani on March 01, 2015, 05:54:08 PM
In the Automation section, ZWave Group, do you activate the Multiinstance/Channel Virtual Modules. In case of yes in the list of Zwave module you must see 3 Modules : One that you show us upstairs, and 2 others Called ZWave 2.1 and ZWave 2.2.

Cheers
Dani
Title: Re: Help: Schedule for Multi Channel
Post by: Maximo on March 01, 2015, 06:32:32 PM
I'm not sure I get what your trying to say.
Title: Re: Help: Schedule for Multi Channel
Post by: dani on March 01, 2015, 07:47:00 PM
As you can see on the folowing screen shot, if your equpement is a multi instance switch, and You have activated the Module MultiInstance/Channel Virtual Modules, you will get tree modules, one with double switches and 2 other virtual modules than control each physical switch.
Title: Re: Help: Schedule for Multi Channel
Post by: Maximo on March 01, 2015, 08:50:54 PM
I see what you mean now. I do have the Multi Instance module enabled. All I get is the one Widget. Is there a way of deleting a module and rediscovering it?
Title: Re: Help: Schedule for Multi Channel
Post by: dani on March 01, 2015, 10:39:17 PM
Take of the module from the group and had it to the group. If you activate the multi instance program when you setup the module then the virtual will be added
Title: Re: Help: Schedule for Multi Channel
Post by: Maximo on March 02, 2015, 09:33:37 AM
I tried that last night and I still don't get the same as you. Are there any log files I could share that may offer further information?
Title: Re: Help: Schedule for Multi Channel
Post by: dani on March 02, 2015, 09:59:57 AM
In the Maintenace, enable Events History and you will get the folowing screen logs after a setup of the module when you click on the blue circle the upper right corner of HG-UI
Title: Re: Help: Schedule for Multi Channel
Post by: Maximo on March 02, 2015, 07:44:29 PM
Sadly, still no luck. I've removed the SSR302 and the added it again. There are no entries in the log.
Title: Re: Help: Schedule for Multi Channel
Post by: dani on March 03, 2015, 11:57:03 AM
At least you must receive the log ManufacturerSpecific. If Not, are you sure you use Setup Button of the  added module Screen in a group ?
Title: Re: Help: Schedule for Multi Channel
Post by: Maximo on March 04, 2015, 10:41:00 AM
I'm seeing nothing in the logs at all. I've also noticed that I can't complete an update to the latest version. So I'm going to download the latest version and re-install from scratch. I'm running on a Raspberry PI so it's an SD card install.

Hopefully this will help further. I'll report back with my findings.

Cheers,

Garry
Title: Re: Help: Schedule for Multi Channel
Post by: dani on March 04, 2015, 11:10:52 AM
Ok Gari
Title: Re: Help: Schedule for Multi Channel
Post by: bkenobi on March 04, 2015, 05:28:08 PM
In case it's not obvious, you don't need to download another SD card image to update HG.  Just download and install the Debian image.  You can uninstall HG is things are really hosed up, but I'd recommend making a backup of your /usr/local/bin/homegenie directory first.
Title: Re: Help: Schedule for Multi Channel
Post by: Maximo on March 06, 2015, 09:45:18 AM
I have finally got the Multi-instance/Channel Virtual Modules for my SSR302. I selected the module and pressed the compile button, after that the two virtual switches appeared.

Thanks for all your help everyone, progress is being made.

My next problem lies with my Stella Z radiator TRV's. I'll open a new tread for them.