Switching an output off for 10 seconds??

I have a Billion ADSL router that when I am away occassionaly will not connect via VPN and needs to be reset. I thought simple put the +ve DC supply via relay and fire a rule that when in the away mode and a certain time of day with switch the relay off or 10 seconds. The Billion will do a reset and viola...

Then I came to write the rule not so simple. The outputs are bias toward turn them on for a programmable time or a custom timer but not off with any flexibility.

What I want to be able to do is have the Output that controls the power as a shown output and when the relay is on the power to the Billion is on. Then have a rule that when in the Away Mode with switch the relay off for 10 seconds at say 1am in the morning. Currently it is doing my head in. :horse:

Need to step away for and hour and come back to it.

Cheers,

Fleetz

Had Duh moment...all sorted don't know where my brain was. Easily done using a phantom output as a timer. Sorry had a seniors moment :blush:

Dan is there any way one can delete their own posts??

Regards,

Fleetz

I wouldn't delete this, you won't believe how many times people have asked this kind of question It's useful info, but I will delete it if you really want me to.

Agree, Fleetz, instead of deleting, can you post the rule details for others who may need this info in the future?

The panel's relays have both the NC and NO terminals, the easy way to do it would be to write the rule as turn on and then wire the power to the NC and C terminals, which would invert the NC to NO when the rule fired. No need for a phantom output, which I find "clutters" up the program and makes it harder to go through as a tech.

WHENEVER Time of day is XX:XX AND security is armed to AWAY, THEN turn ON OUTPUT for XX:XX:XX

Any reason you can't use the NC contacts of the relay?

The relay will be "ON" most of the time, when the output is "OFF".

When you turn the output "ON" for 10 seconds, it energizes the coil and opens the NC relay contacts, in effect turning the relay "OFF".



(Guess I should refresh my browser window before posting.

That's what I thought too, Del. Why use a phantom output when you could wire the relay NC?

Yes, just name the output "power interupt" so that when it is "on" it makes sense that is is functionally off.

Thanks Guys,

No don't delete it, what was I thinking......embarrassment most probably!! :blush: I agree the post will serve others so good to have it on the forum.

Thanks for all the valid input, all spot on as usual. What I forgot to mention was that I wanted to have shown is the output that reflected the power to the Billion is on. We are empty nester's so I don't have worries about someone switching the Billion off other myself and she who must be obeyed! If fact the wife doesn't use the output page so it is just me....anyway I want the Billion output to reflect the power state. So yellow is on and therefore I must use the NO and C relay contacts.

So in my situation I connected to the NO and C contacts and wrote the following rules.

WHENEVER House (Area 1)IS ARMED AWAY
AND TIME OF DAY IS 1:00AM
THEN TURN Output 150 ON FOR 10SEC
THEN TURN Billion Power (Output 13) OFF

WHENEVER Output 150 STATE IS TURNED OFF
THEN TURN Billion Power (Output 13) ON

Given I didn't include the fact I wanted the Billion Power output showing correctly all your suggestions are 100% correct.

I will try and manage my senior moments better in the future. :nutz:

Thanks again guys.

Regards,

Fleetz

Thanks for the explanation and posting your rule, fleetz

Fleetz,

Set one of the F button LEDS to output 150 status.. Select Invert and it will show when the output is OFF.. Therefore still using the N/C contacts..

I know it wont change the output icon, but worth a try?? Also if the systems resets the output will turn off..

DJB

Could also get really slick and use a lamp module for the power supply :lol: