Multiple switching with key inputs

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    Murphgyver

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    Which is th best way to control two group addresses with one key input?

    What i am trying to acheive is to switch on say two of my heat lamps on my tastic 4 heat lamp with one switch and then with another press energise the remaining two lamps which are on a different G.A

    I have the key input working now as a dimmer and when at 100% all 4 lamps come on 50% and under 2 lamps are on 0% both are off

    there must be an easier waythan this though eh... am i just a dumbass? probably

    Thanks Murphgyver
     
    Murphgyver, Nov 10, 2010
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    So you have Fan, Light, pair of heaters and pair of heaters.

    Which of these come on together and which are only switched one at a time ?

    For example: Do you use a PIR to control the fan ? I gave up on light and fan switches in toilet, bathroom and laundry. I can almost never find an reason to reach over and control these myself. I use the light switch to POWER OFF during globe replacement and the LED to confirm it is running. The PIR controls the fan and the light 99% of the time.

    The heater function I assume can also be controlled by a thermostat some place in the house. If the temp falls below a certain level you can default two heaters to come on. Then use a manual switch to power up the extra 2 units AND the original 2.

    So if you have a PIR and light sensor and thermostat you can determine that on a cold dark night the heaters come on automatically as soon as someone enters and stays on for a minute. Then if you need extra you power up both heater channels for on/off. With optional timer control for heater auto-off (apparently teenagers do not know that heating costs money).

    The main switch can be used to see what is running. I would still have 4 buttons myself. Just to know what is running. Or you can use a DLT with a nice LCD screen.

    When you run a schedule logic through a PACA or Touch screen then you can make "Power levels" match the time of day. So if you go to the bathroom at 3am it can power up at 40% instead of 100%. In winter it also powers up heating at a value with the 40% lights.

    You can also use relays on your alarm panel with a Bus Coupler to operate as PIR for C-Bus.


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    I think it is possible to make it step through a middle logic. Off - Logic 1 - Logic 2 - Off. Anyone know this trick ?
     
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    A the minute i have a 4 gang key input and its set up like this..

    top left, light

    top right, vanity d lts

    bottom left, fan and shower recess d lt

    bottom right, heat 1 and heat 2 hopefully

    whats the logic code for the one two touch sounds like the ticket

    Cheers
     
    Murphgyver, Nov 10, 2010
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