Blink Command

[abbachia]

I noticed that the PC Access software gives me the ability to "Blink" a UPB device from the "Status Control/Unit" screen. I wanted to set up a "Timed" blink but the "Blink" command is not available in the Automation commands. Does anyone know of a workaround?

 

[abbachia]

Sorry, forgot to mention that I am working with OmniPro console.
 
Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[abbachia]

figured it out!!!
 
For some reason the blink command i hidden if you choose to control a whole room as opposed to an individual UPB..When I select the underlying UPB all commands are available.

 

[Desert_AIP]

Rooms can only be on, off or one of 4 scenes.
As you discovered, the unit commands are available by selecting individual units.

The blink command won't work on a multi channel device like the SA-2240.

 

[getmp3s]

While on the topic of blink commands, anyone experience a blink that just won't stop? Ie: when arm away, blink outside lights for 2 seconds. End result is lights blink indefinitely until I shut them off manually. This is intermittent behavior of course, sometimes works as intended.

 

[Desert_AIP]

I use blink to flash a light in my shop when the phone rings.
Occaisionally the "stop blinking" command gets lost.
I simply added a fail safe and sent a second off command.
 
In your case I would add something like this:
 

WHEN AWAY
    THEN Outside Lights OFF

 
That would send an off command after the exit delay expired.
 
If you want them on steady because it's night time, you would have to add some conditionals to get the right behavior, but still use the WHEN AWAY trigger.

 

[getmp3s]

Do you know if there is a command or link to send that returns the light to previous level?

 

[Desert_AIP]

Without bringing up PCAccess, I can't remember if there is a Blink Off command available.
If there isn't.
You can try to make a link and program the switch to respond to it with "Last Level".
But the last level may be the blink command.
It's worth a try.

The Omni just sends a reciprocal command at the end of timed events.
So Bright 2 steps, Dim 2 steps or Blink On, Blink Off