A feature rich and easy-to-use interface for EtherRain on HomeSeer2 is now available. The interface consists of a set of web pages and an updated EtherRain.vb script.
The interface is very easy to install and use and now provides the following functionality:
1. Controller definition
2. Irrigation Cycle definition - up to 20!
3. Setback definition
4. Daily check-in event with email and log alerts
5. Two click manual irrigation
6. Temporary irrigation suspend (1 to 9 days) with auto resume
7. Single click irrigation enable/disable
8. Complete use of all HomeSeer Event definitions.
With this interface it is now very easy for anyone to use EtherRain within their HomeSeer 2 powered home control system. This interface provides some higher-end features like email notification, temporary suspend, setback control.
The interface implements all of the needed functionality for basic and sophisticated irrigation control, including monthly setback functionality providing an easy way to save water. With these foundations, and HomeSeer's highly extensible Event building capabilities, it is possible to easily develop irrigation programs having a wide range of sophistication.
With this interface it is now very easy to set up maintainable irrigation events using standard HomeSeer 2 Event creation procedures. By specifying the "runNamedCycle" function, you need only specify your controller name and the cycle name that you wish to use when defining an irrigation event. Once you have set up your irrigation events, you can easily change zone settings and setback profile with the provided web interface and you can set up as many programs as you wish. The EtherRain controller, along with the interface script let you turn your HomeSeer 2 automation system into a very high-end reliable irrigation controller.
For ease-of-use, and water conservation, a "setback" profile is included to provide automatic variation of your cycles on a monthly basis. You can set up the profile to scale back irrigation to coincide with your seasonal climate. Once you define your profile you can apply it to any cycle you define. Now you don't have to define multiple events for use in different seasons (though you still can!)
The EtherRain Interface for HomeSeer2 consists of a folder containing webpages which is easily copied to the "html" folder of your HomeSeer directory, and the EtherRain.vb file which is copied to your scripts directory.
Once the files are copied, create a custom web page button in HomeSeer's Setup area by clicking the "Web Site" tab and in the Custom Web Page fields, enter a custom web page title of "EtherRain Home" that uses the custom web page link of: "EtherRainAsp/er_home.asp." Then click save. From the EtherRain home page you can access all of the above functionality. Installation time is minimal.
The EtherRain HomeSeer2 interface resides in a zipped folder and can be downloaded from the QuickSmart website at:
http://www.quicksmart.com/qs_software.html#homeseer
You can download the interface and view the environment without purchasing an EtherRain controller. EtherRain is a professionally designed, reliable, easy-to-configure, Ethernet-connected sprinkler controller. It has built-in rain sensor circuitry. With the included interface, you'll find that EtherRain offers the best value in sprinkler control in terms of features, reliability, and ease of setup and use for the HomeSeer 2 platform.
If you have questions about using this HomeSeer 2 interface or using EtherRain with HomeSeer 2, please post on this thread.
cheers,
jim
The interface is very easy to install and use and now provides the following functionality:
1. Controller definition
2. Irrigation Cycle definition - up to 20!
3. Setback definition
4. Daily check-in event with email and log alerts
5. Two click manual irrigation
6. Temporary irrigation suspend (1 to 9 days) with auto resume
7. Single click irrigation enable/disable
8. Complete use of all HomeSeer Event definitions.
With this interface it is now very easy for anyone to use EtherRain within their HomeSeer 2 powered home control system. This interface provides some higher-end features like email notification, temporary suspend, setback control.
The interface implements all of the needed functionality for basic and sophisticated irrigation control, including monthly setback functionality providing an easy way to save water. With these foundations, and HomeSeer's highly extensible Event building capabilities, it is possible to easily develop irrigation programs having a wide range of sophistication.
With this interface it is now very easy to set up maintainable irrigation events using standard HomeSeer 2 Event creation procedures. By specifying the "runNamedCycle" function, you need only specify your controller name and the cycle name that you wish to use when defining an irrigation event. Once you have set up your irrigation events, you can easily change zone settings and setback profile with the provided web interface and you can set up as many programs as you wish. The EtherRain controller, along with the interface script let you turn your HomeSeer 2 automation system into a very high-end reliable irrigation controller.
For ease-of-use, and water conservation, a "setback" profile is included to provide automatic variation of your cycles on a monthly basis. You can set up the profile to scale back irrigation to coincide with your seasonal climate. Once you define your profile you can apply it to any cycle you define. Now you don't have to define multiple events for use in different seasons (though you still can!)
The EtherRain Interface for HomeSeer2 consists of a folder containing webpages which is easily copied to the "html" folder of your HomeSeer directory, and the EtherRain.vb file which is copied to your scripts directory.
Once the files are copied, create a custom web page button in HomeSeer's Setup area by clicking the "Web Site" tab and in the Custom Web Page fields, enter a custom web page title of "EtherRain Home" that uses the custom web page link of: "EtherRainAsp/er_home.asp." Then click save. From the EtherRain home page you can access all of the above functionality. Installation time is minimal.
The EtherRain HomeSeer2 interface resides in a zipped folder and can be downloaded from the QuickSmart website at:
http://www.quicksmart.com/qs_software.html#homeseer
You can download the interface and view the environment without purchasing an EtherRain controller. EtherRain is a professionally designed, reliable, easy-to-configure, Ethernet-connected sprinkler controller. It has built-in rain sensor circuitry. With the included interface, you'll find that EtherRain offers the best value in sprinkler control in terms of features, reliability, and ease of setup and use for the HomeSeer 2 platform.
If you have questions about using this HomeSeer 2 interface or using EtherRain with HomeSeer 2, please post on this thread.
cheers,
jim
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