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The inspector could say the sky is purple, and it doesn't make him right. The local inspector isn't the end-all of code enforcement. 

Mr Mom gets remembered so much for that line in particular but it was full of good ones. 

110, 111, whatever it takes


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I simply have  relays connected to controller.
One is on non Gen powered circuit, monitors hydro the other is on the Gen circuit.
They are program to send push notifications. 

Use generac load shedding devices. If your generator isn’t large enough to handle the connected loads, whoever installed it should have included these.

Generac calls it the “Smart Management Module.” They are available in 50A, 100A, and a new dry relay variant with 10 switches.

Your Generac transfer switch also has 4x dry contact load-shed relays built-in that can be used to disconnect the 12v supply between the thermostat and AHU. Or they could be used to control power to auxiliary relays.

You can set the SMM’s to full lockout, or prioritize loads ranging 1-8. They are frequency based, and 8 is the hard limit on frequency settings. You can have more than 8, but priorities would be duplicated.

For notifications you have two options; the Generac branded app (monthly fee required), or use the auxiliary relay within each switch to power off/on an ice cube relay that could then be routed to a C4 I/o module and create a custom notification. The auxiliary relay I’m referring to here is a micro switch that is built into the transfer mechanism. If you open the transfer switch cabinet you’ll see it centered on the right side of the transfer mechanism. There’s a third option also with the I/o relay where you could simply tap 240v off the N1 & N2 leads in the transfer switch, use those to power a 240v ice cube relay, and connect your i/o input to the NO contacts of the relay. When power is off, the contacts close, inputs a signal to the i/o module in C4.

Edit to add…. Your C4 equipment and internet connection would need to be on a UPS to maintain a connection for these notifications to work.

One other option too is that the auxiliary relay in the transfer switch could be used to power a device that has the ability to notify you when power is lost. It’s more simple than I’m likely making it sound here. But the short of it is, the equipment you need to make this work is already available within your setup.

Oooone more edit…. …. If you really want to get wild with it, you could have one relay powered by N1/N2 to report power loss, another relay connected to auxiliary switch to report successful transfer switch operation, and a 3rd relay connected to the generator power leads to report the generator is supplying power. Many possibilities.


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But you didn't buy the driver from Blackwire, the dealer did, right?  This is like showing up at Target with a receipt from Walmart and asking for a refund on something somebody else bought.  I see your point of view but if you are not a Control4 dealer, employee of a dealer, employee of Control4, etc, you shouldn't have access to Composer or any drivers, pretty sure that's a violation of the dealer agreement

Is it a permanent standby or portable generator? 
I've seen portables wreak havoc with control systems due to frequency drift.

Sorry but Control4 isn’t a DIY platform. If you believe it is then go else where. Right to repair doesn’t make sense tbh. 
 
What some of you also have to remember is our livelyhood relies on us selling and programming control4, not for a bunch of morons to think they know what they are doing and feel entitled to software they think they should have. 
 
if you want the software, open a c4 dealership. 
 
rant over, goodbye. 
 
Muj 

Tesla-level corporate worship. 🤢  And I believe this is called saying the quiet part out loud:

So do you use the standard decora style C4 switches or the square switches in South Africa ?
That receptacle in your pic is Legrand Arteor I think? 
I was told by my Legrand rep they are going to release a C4 driver for the Netatmo Zigbee devices, which is available in the Arteor line, as well as Living Light and Bticino. They just released the Netatmo stuff in the US, and it’s replacing the RFLC line that had a C4 driver. The RFLC line worked flawlessly with C4. 

Probably so.  I think I heard C4 is releasing combo decora/contemporary plates, but that sounds like a mess.  How many different combinations would they need to make to satisfy everyone?

I think that is correct.  I don't have one yet.

Happy to help test out.

Has anyone thought of building a reverse Homekit/Homebridge driver? Possible to bring IN homekit-only products into C4 through homebridge?

Sounds like a bad idea to have the ability to open/close a pool cover remotely. Safety issue.

It's an M1 feature since it's arm like the iphone. 

*every* switch that's not an air switch has voltage in the switch.  So what?  I've used (and installed) switches for over 50 years, and never had issues...  If there were any kind of serious issue with electrical safety of 'regular' switches being used as garbage disposal switches, you would hear about it and/or they would be recalled / air switches mandated, like they are for jacuzzi / tubs.
Mechanical switches are typically engineered with a ground going completely around the switch body, close to the faceplate.  The chance of getting a shock or having other issues with a mechanical switch is pretty much nil.
I *have* heard of people getting things stuck in their garbage disposal, and endangering themselves trying to get it unstuck.
An air switch doesn't help in that case, and possibly the momentary doesn't help in that case, either.
A brain is required.

RyanE

Legrand is also part of this group. They'll be releasing some Zigbee devices in the US soon..... Supposedly US product line manager is sending me samples. Haven't talked to them in a couple of months but hopefully I'll see them show up soon. 

Check out black nova, I saw a driver appear in the database the other day but I have checked it out yet, I know Crestron integrate with them too 
https://blacknova.co/

Plus my wife just figured out how to change from cable box to Apple TV.  That took over a year for her to figure out. Add anything more I’ll be thrown out of the house