Using multiple time conditions with HSM100

[lawder@mac.com]

I've run into a wall and need some help - I have an HSM100 in our master bathroom. Before 10 PM, when we walk in and it detects motion, we want the light at 100%. After 10 PM but before 6 AM, when we walk in and it detects motion, we want the light at 20%. Unfortunately, when I apply time conditions, it simply will not Trigger a motion event. Here are my two events:

Master Bathroom Light - Motion Detected (Normal)
Device Upstairs Master Bathroom Motion Sensor value becomes equal to Motion
Time is after 6:00 AM
AND
Time is before 10:00 PM
WHEN
Everyday

Device Command: Upstairs Master Bathroom Light above sink Dim to 100%

Master Bathroom Light - Motion Detected

Device Upstairs Master Bathroom Motion Sensor value becomes equal to Motion
Time is after 10:00 PM
AND
Time is before 6:00 AM
WHEN
Everyday

Device Command: Upstairs Master Bathroom Light above sink Dim to 20%

Any thoughts on what I might be doing wrong would be appreciated.

[dschoppe]

It may be that your time condition can't cross midnight. Try changing your second event to use OR instead of AND, meaning: time is between 10pm and midnight OR time is between midnight and 6am:

Device Upstairs Master Bathroom Motion Sensor value becomes equal to Motion
Time is after 10:00 PM
OR
Time is before 6:00 AM
WHEN
Everyday

Don

[BootsC5]

Crossing midnight is problematic at best.

Add to conditions.. 10-11:59pm and then 12-6am

[lawder@mac.com]

Thanks for the info - so, should I be setting up 'or' or 'and' conditions. In other words, should it be 10-11:59 P for group 1 OR 12-6 AM for group 2, or should i just do 10-11:59 AND 12-6 AM for group 1?

I'm thinking the 'and' for Group 1 should be fine, but just wanting to confirm.

[dschoppe]

In other words, should it be 10-11:59 P for group 1 OR 12-6 AM for group 2

I think using two groups with "OR" is correct. If you use AND, then you're requiring time to exist both in the range 10-11:59 PM AND in the range 12-6 AM simultaneously.

Don

[lawder@mac.com]

Thanks Don - that's what I concluded as I was setting it up. We'll see how it goes tonight:

Master Bathroom Light - Motion Detected
Device Upstairs Master Bathroom Motion Sensor value becomes equal to Motion
Time is after 10:00 PM
AND
Time is before 11:59 PM
OR
Time is after 12:00 AM
AND
Time is before 7:00 AM
WHEN
Everyday

Device Command: Upstairs Master Bathroom Light above sink Dim to 10%