Universal Devices ISY-994i Series, User Manual

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11.8 Motion Sensor Programs
11.8.1 Using Motion Sensors in Bathrooms
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Some may prefer not to use motion sensors as occupancy sensors in bathrooms, on the
grounds that in such a location one certainly doesn't want the lights going off
unexpectedly--a valid concern.
However, I find the bathroom to be a location which gains a high level of convenience
through automation, as long as the sensors provide complete coverage and the
programming is made sufficiently solid as to avoid the above scenario. Here I will attempt
to present examples of such programming.
These programs will be based on INSTEON motion sensors and door contacts (TriggerLinc)
but could be easily modified for X-10 sensors and contacts (DS10A).
To have the light simply turn on when motion is sensed, and turn off when the motion
sensor times out:
11.8.1.1Program #1 - Motion 1 – Enabled
If
Control 'Main Bath Motion.1-Sensor' is switched On
And Control 'Main Bath Motion.1-Sensor' is not switched Off
Then
Set 'Main Bath Lights' On
Else
Set 'Main Bath Lights' Off
This is less than satisfactory for several reasons. First, rather than having the on time
controlled entirely by the motion sensor, one may wish to allow ISY to determine the
timeout, thereby allowing the on time to be changed programmatically:
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