It sounds like the Relay does reliably receive commands.
You could modify the plugin … and put some more delay between the on and off pulses to see if some more delay between commands does not improve things.
Modify the I_GarageDoorLock.xml
Search for luup.call_delay
Modify the two place and change the second argument from 1,2 to 2, 4 for the two occurrences respectively.
You can download then upload the new file from: Apps then Develop Apps then Luup Files
When you upload the modified file … click the Restart Luup after upload
Thanks, Richard! I looked at it some more and I think my garage door opener needs to be replaced. I’ll give this a shot if I’m still have issues with the new one. Thanks again!
[quote=“RichardTSchaefer, post:201, topic:167178”]It sounds like the Relay does reliably receive commands.
You could modify the plugin … and put some more delay between the on and off pulses to see if some more delay between commands does not improve things.
Modify the I_GarageDoorLock.xml
Search for luup.call_delay
Modify the two place and change the second argument from 1,2 to 2, 4 for the two occurrences respectively.
You can download then upload the new file from: Apps then Develop Apps then Luup Files
When you upload the modified file … click the Restart Luup after upload[/quote]
Seems like I’m having the same issue with the same device (evolve lfm-20). I connected a remote. If I touch the the blue wires together with the device unlugged it triggrs the door. I can trigger the door via the devices’ on button. The plugin seems useless at this point. Device ID and not node ID are installed and no error showing as per your help write up in the help tab. When the evolve relay is triggered the sensor reads open as well as the door opened.
The LUUP file that apps - develop apps- garagedoorlock.xml has = no luup.coall_delay.
Oops downloaded the wrong one ( d_garagedoorlock.XML )
Now to figure out how to load it.
Update: Now I see what you meant about click restart after upload.
That did the trick. Worked first try. Is it just letting the relay stay connected longer?
I was going to open the garage door today and I heard the click of the relay and nothing happened. I hit close, then open again, heard a click and the door opened. evolve lmf-20 relay to chamberlain car remote. Is there any numbers that I can adjust that would possibly modify any issues the relay is having with the remote?
When I just turned my relay on (LFM-20), I had to turn it off from the UI. I think it locked up. Are there any problems setting a delay to turn it off after it’s on? Maybe 1 minute?
The plugin turns the relay off after it turns it on.
If you do this manually you will also have to manually turn it off.
I put things like my relay into a Virtual Control room … The devices in that room are use for Automation … and not intended to be manipulated directly.
[quote=“RichardTSchaefer, post:207, topic:167178”]The plugin turns the relay off after it turns it on.
If you do this manually you will also have to manually turn it off.
I put things like my relay into a Virtual Control room … The devices in that room are use for Automation … and not intended to be manipulated directly.[/quote]
What if I create a scene on the trigger on when the relay is turned on by the plugin and then turn it off with a delay. If it’s off, it would just stay off. Am I missing something?
I never directly manipulate the relay either, but was wondering if this would help as a second catch in case the relay doesn’t turn off with your plugin.
I did this before. In fact, I didn’t even incorporate a delay. When the relay turned on, it triggered the scene, and the scene turned the relay off. I no longer use that, though.
I came to the forum today wondering about battery level. Door locks send battery level. Sensors send battery level. The plugin does not. I don’t know if anyone else has inquired whether the plugin could pass & display the associated sensor battery level.
[quote=“DeltaNu1142, post:209, topic:167178”]I did this before. In fact, I didn’t even incorporate a delay. When the relay turned on, it triggered the scene, and the scene turned the relay off. I no longer use that, though.
I came to the forum today wondering about battery level. Door locks send battery level. Sensors send battery level. The plugin does not. I don’t know if anyone else has inquired whether the plugin could pass & display the associated sensor battery level.[/quote]Doesn’t the actual sensor you are using report battery level? Not everyone uses a sensor that requires a battery (mine is an alarm sensor).
Oh yes, it does–however, my interest is in having the battery level show on HomeWave… one button to control, see status, and see battery level, as with a real door lock.
@ those who have used the MiMolite for their garage door opener, when it triggers does it make a clicking sound? I’ve got mine all set up with my veralite, and the door sensor works fine, but when all hooked up in parallel with the GDO wires the door does nothing. I’ve removed the jumper to make it a momentary switch so I know that is not the problem. I can here it click on then off but no door movement. I’ve even gone as far as wiring it in directly into the motor control unit without the push button hooked up at all, and still nothing…
Any suggestions?
Per the User Manual, "The Momentary/Latched jumper is read only at power on when the MIMOlite is not (italicized emphasis mine) in a ZWave network. "
If you applied power to and added your MIMOlite to your Z-Wave network before you removed the Momentary/Latched jumper on P5, then I recommend you perform the following steps:
[ol][li]Disconnect your MIMOlite from your motor control unit[/li]
[li]Exclude your MIMOlite from your network[/li]
[li]Remove power from your MIMOlite[/li]
[li]With the jumper removed from P5, re-apply power to your MIMOlite[/li]
[li]Re-include your MIMOlite in your Z-Wave network[/li]
[li]Set up the MIMOlite as described at http://wiki.micasaverde.com/index.php/MIMOlite[/li]
[li]Test your MIMOlite using your user interface and verify it clicks on and then off[/li]
[li]Connect your MIMOlite in parallel with your GDO push-button using COM1 and NO1[/li][/ol]
I’m having lots of problems with my relay locking up and having to manually turn it off. When the relay is working, my Liftmaster opener occasionally reboots itself.
I’m thinking about switching over to an iTach with an extra remote. Similar to what’s pictured on the Garage Door Plugin site. Does any specific information exist on how to set this up?
Hi Richard, how “momentary” is the on to off request in the plugin? I find that when I use it, my external switch is unavailable for about 4 seconds (instead of just 1 or even less). How can I edit the delay? Thanks!
Thanks, Richard, but that post was actually about lengthening the delay. Is there a way I could shorten it, seeing as the current value is already at 1? Thanks!
I have installed the plugin and it opens the door perfectly. However, when I hit “lock” to close the door, it begins to close and then immediately stops and returns to the top. If I manually turn on the appliance switch (LFM-20), wait until the door is closed, and then turn it back off manually, I can get the door closed. I’m using a DSC tilt switch as the sensor and it does properly report the state of the door. Any ideas of why I can open properly but not close?