MIMOlite Garage Door Plugin reverse contact

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Got a MIMOlite and installed the Garage door plugin. Everything working good except my existing contacts are backwards.

Instructions say “Wire the door sensor, so the contacts are “normal open” when the door is closed.” My existing contact is obviously backwards…

Is there a way software wise to reverse this so I don’t have to go get a different contact and swap it out?

Thanks,

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Can you make a diagram? It’s nothing a relay added to the mix could not fix.

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I have the same issue. I followed the attached diagram except instead of connect ton the wall control remote, I connected the COM1 and N01 wires to the garage opener the same place where the wall remote plugs into. Also, my Honeywell Ademco 958 Overhead Door Contacts doesn’t have plus or minus to connect to the MIMOLite. It tried both ways and didn’t see the difference. Anyway, everything works fine except the garage icon show “Open” when the garage is closed and “Close” when the garage is opened. My notification is do the same too. I configured it notify me when the door is open but it notifies me when the door is closed and vice versa. Is there at trick to this. I think the connections are OK. It could be the plugin that I have to change somewhere.

Thanks.

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Yea a relay can fix it but I was looking for a software fix. Door says open now when it’s closed and closed when it’s open. I was hoping a simple setting in the software could reverse it.

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Have the same issue here. Is there an easy solution for this? I would hope the author would add an “invert” flag for the switch issue (NO vs NC). Is it possible to edit the plugin files?

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You can wire in a relay to invert your sensor.

A 12VDC (you have power at Mimo) should run you just a few dollars.

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Hello All, I have this same issue, the door reads closed when open and vise versa. Is everyone having this issue? Should I wait for a plugin update or wire in a relay (I will need some assistance on this as I have no idea what to buy)

Thanks everyone

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[quote=“dagrouch, post:7, topic:179080”]Hello All, I have this same issue, the door reads closed when open and vise versa. Is everyone having this issue? Should I wait for a plugin update or wire in a relay (I will need some assistance on this as I have no idea what to buy)

Thanks everyone[/quote]

I suggest you contact the app maker to also request and update to fix this issue.

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I want to say RexBeckett posted a software fix for this… I’ll have to look back.

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I have been keeping an eye out for this one, and haven’t seen anything even tho several of the same types of threads have been started for this very problem. If you find it please post a link. Thanks,

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I would try another app just to verify wiring is the problem, I use the garage one and worked perfect first time

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Put me down for “reversed” icon too. I’m using a normally closed sensor when magnet engaged (what the author said to use). ie. The circuit is completed when the door is closed.

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agreed, but you can use a little relay to reverse the sensor’s signal, should cost you just a few dollars. and will get you going (if you are not there already).

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agreed, but you can use a little relay to reverse the sensor’s signal, should cost you just a few dollars. and will get you going (if you are not there already).[/quote]

It’s easier to use a 3 wire contact then adding a relay, or switch to a different app, but that’s not the issue. Myself and everyone else is looking for a software update to fix this issue that some are having and some are not. At first the creator said it was only me and I have the wrong contact, but that has since proved not to be the case. Just looking for a software update now to fix it. Which I heard was coming but now I haven’t gotten any response from the creator on the last PM.

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anyway, he has it working and that is a good thing…

Check out the other post from Theboob, it may have something do to with the condition of the sensor when you first set it up.

http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php/topic,23847.msg165998.html#msg165998

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[quote=“Bulldoglowell, post:15, topic:179080”]anyway, he has it working and that is a good thing…

Check out the other post from Theboob, it may have something do to with the condition of the sensor when you first set it up.

http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php/topic,23847.msg165998.html#msg165998[/quote]

Working, but backwards…I’m going to fiddle around with the config settings for the mimo and see if I can reverse it somehow. Failing that, I’m going to code up a new plugin.

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FYI

I found a post on the internet about running a garage door via automation. It was not for Vera but it works. Use a GE light module and wire up a cheap 120 VAC relay from Radio Shack installed in a small plastic case and solder wires. Run the scene which will close the contacts (simulating the button on the wall) and 10 seconds later have the scene turn off.

I can get you the parts list if you want it.

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[quote=“thewizardofoz, post:17, topic:179080”]FYI

I found a post on the internet about running a garage door via automation. It was not for Vera but it works. Use a GE light module and wire up a cheap 120 VAC relay from Radio Shack installed in a small plastic case and solder wires. Run the scene which will close the contacts (simulating the button on the wall) and 10 seconds later have the scene turn off.

I can get you the parts list if you want it.[/quote]

Yep I’ve seen that one. Thanks.

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Can you guys show a picture of what your contact sensors look like installed? I got one on Amazon, and it’s got about 2 ft of cord… I was curious as to how you guys were doing it.

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I had a single outlet above the garage door opener,so I bought a cheapo surge suppressor with 4 outlets. I plugged both the garage door opener and the transformer for Mimo into the suppressor. I used wire ties to secure the suppressor and the Mimo it to the metal truss that the unit is suspended from the ceiling.

The rest is a simply 2 conductor wires from Mimo to the terminals on the opener. I created a coil for the wire by wrapping the wire around a dowel to take up any slack and isolate any vibration and prevent the screws from backing out.

I’ll try to get a photo.