[feature request] FGBS-001 Universal sensor with COUNTING

[chris6783 0]

Hi,

In many situations home automation requires counting something (anemometer with reed output, water/gaz use, energy meter, door openings....)

The FGBS-001 could integrate 2 such non-volatile counters and most probably with software changes only.

This would extend the FGBS-001 to a new set of functions. Counting on the HC2 side is already possible but not really reliable: It cannot cope with high frequency pulses (like an anemometer), many pulses will be lost within the Z wave network.

I'd prefer putting 200 euros in a better anemometer rather than building a long chain of controllers and interfaces to finally reach a cheap anemometer which will last a year before needing replacement.

Who needs easy and safe counting ?

Christophe

[sjauquet 16]

I TOTALLY agree, in my case it's to count pulses from my electricity, gas and hot/cold water.

[griveret 0]

+ 1

[alex88 71]

Why don't you just buy an analogue anemometer and connect it to the Fibaro RGBW module?

[chris6783 0]

Why don't you just buy an analogue anemometer and connect it to the Fibaro RGBW module?

@amilanov

I agree with your point and should have less insisted on the anemometer as an example in my original post.

- Your proposal is fully valid for the existing 0-10V analog devices and may be the one I'll use for anemometer, lux meter and wind direction

However

- keeping the measure on board and waiting for the controller to get cumulative values is a key characteristic as Zwave may not be 100 reliable (especially if your sensors are routed by the mesh to HC2).

- For gas / water and much more counting I see no alternative

- The smaller and very versatile device is easier to integrate

Thanks for your constructive alternative,

Christophe