Apex Defer Cancelation

NoFoolin · May 29, 2020

I put in some new momentary buttons for the Apex break out box and added some virtual outputs. I need some help with the virtual outlet programming below.

Set OFF
If SW60mn CLOSED Then ON
Defer 060:00 Then OFF
If SwCanc CLOSED Then OFF

SW60mn is a momentary switch that activates the outlet which would shut off some equipment while I do maintenance for an hour. When activated the outlet stays on for 60 minutes. I was hoping to have a second momentary switch, SwCanc, to turn off the outlet should I finish maintenance early. The program above does not cancel the countdown when I press SwCanc.

Big G · Jun 10, 2020

NoFoolin · Jun 10, 2020

Big G said:
Bump

Would you please give me an example command line? Thank you in advance!

Tastee · Jun 11, 2020

I think you will need a couple of VOs to achieve this. Here is an example.

[MaintTimer]
Set OFF
If SW60mn CLOSED Then ON
Defer 060:00 Then OFF

[MaintMode]
Set OFF
If Output MaintTimer = ON Then ON
If SWCanc CLOSED Then OFF

You can then use the state of MaintMode to control your outputs.

vetteguy53081 · Jun 11, 2020

These commands are usually found in fusion

NoFoolin · Jun 11, 2020

Tastee said:
I think you will need a couple of VOs to achieve this. Here is an example.

[MaintTimer]
Set OFF
If SW60mn CLOSED Then ON
Defer 060:00 Then OFF

[MaintMode]
Set OFF
If Output MaintTimer = ON Then ON
If SWCanc CLOSED Then OFF

You can then use the state of MaintMode to control your outputs.

I see where you are going and I am already using such a scheme. However, the cancellation virtual outlet would need a long defer command as well. The timer on the cancellation defer would prevent the use of other defer commands. In other words, I can't restart the maintenance mode until the cancellation timer runs out. For example, I perform some maintenance and think I'm done so I push the cancellation button. Then I discover that I have a leak or something. I could no longer active the maintenance mode until the cancellation timer has completed.

I realize that I could use the app at any time but I was just hoping for an app free option because this is a work tank and not all employees have access to the app. Those that do rarely use it and probably don't understand or forget how to use it. I am trying to make a dummy proof system for when I am on vacation.