Define actions based on pre-defined schedules using the Light Scheduler node. This functionality is based on astronomical hours of dusks and dawns.
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Import the ready made flow using the instructions here: Importing a Node-RED flow or follow the instructions below. |
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Step-by-step instructions
Find the following nodes in the palette on the left side of the Node-RED, drag them to your workspace and connect them as shown.
Light Scheduler
inject
vertex action
vertex cluster
Configure Light Scheduler settings:
a. Global settings: select the icon with a pen [1] and set the name, longitude, and latitude of your location [2].
b. Output settings: Mark "Output," "On Payload," and "Off Payload" as shown below [3]. Make sure to mark the type of variable as number [4].
c. Only When Dark: Enable the "Only When Dark" option [5].
d. Threshold: Set the threshold to -18° for astronomical dusk/dawn [6].
Go to the inject node and set payload to “light-only”, topic to “date” [7] and set the repeat interval to your desired frequency [8].
Go to the vertex action node and choose direct value [9] mode with action set brightness (scale percent) [10]. Specify the group of lights you want to control [11].
Link all the nodes and select the Deploy button.