PIERRE Partner - Electrical Outlet
Description
Electrical outlets are switched power outputs driven by a controller output. An outlet added in the PIERRE Partner app becomes available to the end user in the Smart PIERRE app, where it can be switched manually or by automation.
Configuration
To add an electrical outlet:
- Open the desired Controller.
- Navigate to Outputs.
- Select Add Output and choose Electrical Outlet as the type.
- Configure: Name, Role, Group, Pin, Identifier and photo.
- Set Timeout, and enable Slide to Confirm or Hide Activity if required.
- Save the configuration.
Fields
- Pin — the controller output that switches the outlet.
- Timeout — in auto mode, how long the outlet stays switched on after the condition turned it on, in seconds.
- Slide to Confirm — when enabled, the user must slide to switch the outlet. Use it for equipment that must not be switched by accident.
- Hide Activity — when enabled, switching events for this outlet are not listed in the activity log.
Operating Modes
The outlet supports Off, On, Auto, Auto with reset and Timer modes. In auto mode the outlet follows its configured condition, and the Timeout value limits how long it stays on.
Automation Applications
- Switching on a schedule.
- Switching from a sensor state or another I/O.
- Use as a target in scenarios.
Technical Notes
- Occupies one controller output.
- Timeout applies to auto mode and is set in seconds.
- Appears on the Dashboard and in the I/O list in the Smart PIERRE app.
- The Used In tab lists every scenario that references the outlet.
Add an Electrical Outlet to the Controllers
An Electrical outlet can be added in a few steps.
Choose Controller
Tap on the Controller that you would like to add new I/O to.
To edit the I/O, click on the Controller to which the I/O is added.
Outputs - Add button
Tap on the Outputs at the top and tap on the button Add.
Choose type - Outputs
Tap on the type of the desired I/O that you would like to add.
New Electrical Outlet
Fill following form:
- Name - Enter the name of the Electrical Outlet.
- Role - Select the appropriate Role from the list.
- Group - Choose a Group from the list. Group is a group of I/Os and scenarios that seems most logical to you.
- Pin - Select the Pin, which is the physical location where the I/O connects to the Controller.
- Photo - Choose a photo for the Electrical Outlet representing both the On and Off statuses.
- Identifier - This field is the unique identifier for the I/O in the electrical project.
- Hide Activity - Use this option to conceal I/O activity from the Activity tab.
- Timeout - It is the duration for which the Electrical Outlet will remain On in auto mode.
Once you have completed these entries, tap the Submit and Save to confirm your choices.
Select Roles
You can select desired Role or Roles - multiple choice if you tap on the checkboxes next to them.
Tap on Save/Done.
Select Dashboards
In this step you select the Dashboard: the PIERRE display or displays on which the I/O will be shown. Select the check box next to the desired Dashboard or Dashboards from the list.
When you want to confirm your choice tap Done.
Choose PIn
Tap on the radio button next to the Pin that you would like to choose.
To confirm selection tap on Save/Done.
Change a photo - Electrical Outlet
There are three sources of photos:
- Open Library - It will open Library from your phone.
- Open Camera - You can take picture by your phone.
- Choose default image - Choose default image. These images are prepared in advance in order to provide a complete and seamless experience.
When you want to confirm your choice tap button Done.
Timeout - New Electrical Outlet
You have three columns to set the timeout:
- Hours
- Minutes
- Seconds
Scroll through each column and set the timeout.
To confirm tap button Save.
Choose Controller
You can edit an Electrical Outlet fast and easy from the Controllers.
Outputs - Choose I/O
Tap on the Outputs tab, scroll to the desired I/O from the list and tap on it.
Edit an Electrical Outlet
Edit following form:
- Name - Edit the name of an Electrical Outlet.
- Role - Select the appropriate Role from the list.
- Group - Choose a Group from the list. Group is a group of I/Os and scenarios that seems most logical to you.
- Pin - Select the Pin, which is the physical location where the I/O connects to the Controller.
- Photo - Choose a photo for the Electrical Outlet representing both the On and Off statuses.
- Identifier - This field is the unique identifier for the I/O in the electrical project.
- Hide Activity - Use this option to conceal I/O activity from the Activity tab.
- Timeout - It is the duration for which the Electrical Outlet will remain On in auto mode.
When you want to confirm your choice tap Submit and Done or if you would like to delete the Electrical Outlet tap on the button Delete.
