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How to query DSC security zone status in Composer HE so I can trigger events?


DAVIDN

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I have a DSC security control panel wired to my C4 system (TL280LER-AT).  I can see the zone status in the C4 app on my phone, wall T4 panels, etc...  What I can't figure out how to do: query the zone status in Composer.  I have a list of conditional variables under the Security Panel partition, but nothing which is zone specific.  I know C4 can see the zone status as Open/Closed, but I can't find where that variable exists in Composer.  

Essentially I want to avoid closing the blinds if the windows are open, but I can't find the "Window Open" status...

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For each zone state in DSC that you want to be able to program off of in C4, I believe you need to have your dealer set up a window, door, etc in C4 and link it to the correct zone is DSC. Then you program off of the state of the device in C4. Hope this makes sense.

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For my system I was able to find an indirect way to do this but it has worked well. I use the DISPLAY_TEXT variable to monitor the events and then take appropriate actions based on them. I initially had it send me an email for each event so I could start defining the display text with the event. Once I got these, I coded the ones out that I don't user or already have actions associated with them. Not sure if it will work for your setup but has been great for me since I don't have to get my dealer involved. 

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