I have/had a working 1-wire sensor network using hobby board parts. RS-232 to 1wire adaptor, 6 port 1-wire hub and several temp and temp/humidity sensors(six total sensors units, one outside). Cabled with standard Cat5 cable. I then wrote my own hvac control system after extracting the data using Dan Klein's thermd program.
Last night a severe t-storm went through the area and there was alot of strong cloud to ground lightening strikes. I noticed that the A/C was off and the house was a touch on the warm side. Hmmm, after getting an alert that Thermd could not find all my sensors, I discovered the entire 1-wire network was down. I have parts on order, not sure to what extent the damage is yet as I did not have spare parts for it on hand... (silly me, once I find the issues, I will make sure I have spares)
But is there anything that can be done to mimimize lightening damage? We did not take a direct hit. We had one motion sensor light fixture go out, so I am thinking it was damage from induced voltages from the close strikes along with the strength of them.
Any thoughts or experience to share? I would rather not have this happen again.
As soon as I get my order from Hobby Boards, I can report back the extent of the damage.
Lyle
Last night a severe t-storm went through the area and there was alot of strong cloud to ground lightening strikes. I noticed that the A/C was off and the house was a touch on the warm side. Hmmm, after getting an alert that Thermd could not find all my sensors, I discovered the entire 1-wire network was down. I have parts on order, not sure to what extent the damage is yet as I did not have spare parts for it on hand... (silly me, once I find the issues, I will make sure I have spares)
But is there anything that can be done to mimimize lightening damage? We did not take a direct hit. We had one motion sensor light fixture go out, so I am thinking it was damage from induced voltages from the close strikes along with the strength of them.
Any thoughts or experience to share? I would rather not have this happen again.
As soon as I get my order from Hobby Boards, I can report back the extent of the damage.
Lyle