Program #9 - Main Bath Re-Trigger – Enabled - Universal Devices ISY-994i User Manual

Earlier I mentioned changing the timeout programmatically, and in fact a two-level timing
paradigm is one answer to the previous question.
For example, I have an interior (no windows) main bathroom which is completely covered
by the motion sensor, except for the bath/shower, because the bath/shower has doors
which the sensor cannot see through.
Consider that if the bathroom is occupied (as indicated by the motion sensor) but the
bathroom door is open, then it is likely that the occupant won't be too long (perhaps
washing hands, etc.). If the door is closed, on the other hand (but please don't close the
door on either of your hands), the occupant might be expected to be somewhat longer,
especially if bathing/showering, the exact conditions under which the sensor cannot see.
The solution: a two-level timer. When the door is open, time out and shut off the lights (and
fan) five minutes after motion ceases. When the door is closed, increase that time to 45
minutes, to allow for a nice hot bath or a leisurely 20 minute shower. It could be set even
longer for that matter. After all, if the door is closed and there is no motion for an hour,
there is a more serious problem than the lights being left on!
The open/closed status of the door may be determined using either an INSTEON
TriggerLinc, or an X-10 DS10A.
To implement the two-level timer, the triggering portion and the timing portion of the
timer program are separated to allow for a conditional timing interval:
11.8.1.9Program #9 - Main Bath Re-Trigger – Enabled
If
Status 'Main Bath Motion.1-Sensor' is Off
And Program 'Main Bath Motion Timer Enable' is True
Then
Run Program 'Main Bath Motion Timer' (If)
Else
Stop program 'Main Bath Motion Timer'
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