Create a virtual zone in M1G?

[Big517]

Hello,

This is a 2 part question.

Is it possible to program an elk zone to show as tripped/violated via rules even if mechanically its not?

If not, this is my preconceived workaround; I know we can control outputs with the elk to trigger for a specified amount of time, is it possible to wire an output from the right side of the main panel back into a zone on the left for a controllable state zone?

Here is a real world application

I'm using the elk doorbell detector and Vera3 to monitor / automate a scene when the doorbell is pressed.
The problem is a very quick press of the doorbell will sneak past the Vera unless its held for a few milliseconds longer... my suggestion above would trigger the output for a set duration to ensure its caught.

Is this possible to do? Suggestions are welcome if there is a totally different way to go about this scenario also.

Thanks!

 

[video321]

I know we can control outputs with the elk to trigger for a specified amount of time, is it possible to wire an output from the right side of the main panel back into a zone on the left for a controllable state zone?

Not directly, but you can use a relay in between them to accomplish your goal.

 

[gatchel]

Output to input works well. You can also use an external timer relay to extend the pulse of the doorbell signal.

When you say " sneaks past", dooes the doorbell detector work, just for a shot amount of time?

 

[Del91574]

Assuming a normal NO pushbutton, why not wire that to a timer relay's trigger input and then cascade as needed, unless the lighted pushbutton is the dealbreaker.

You could also do as suggested, output triggered by button to another input to drive the Vera, just use the M1 to extend the time.

No virtual software zone ability on the M1, only phantom outputs.

 

[tmbrown97]

It's covered in bits and pieces; you can tie an input directly to an output just fine... you can skip the relay even. That said, I'd just use a proper relay that "holds" the press for a second or so - there are timed relays that will do that just fine.

Something like this

 

[Big517]

Thanks for the advice. I ended up wiring out3 into a zone and created a rule to open the phantom zone for 1 second.
Works great.