Function Node for startTime in Time Range Node

[theotherd]

I've got a temp sensor that i want to use to control electric blankets. My flow looks like the following;

Flow

My issues appears to be i can't get the Temp function node to output the correct output to input into the Time Range Switch.

Any ideas?

[dynamicdave]

I think you have set some of your 'test-conditions' set incorrectly.
As it is, you should get an output if 'temp' is less than or equal to 12, or EXACTLY 13 or EXACTLY 14, etc..

I think you need to change it to <= 13, <= 14 etc..

I also think the last test-condition should be >17 (rather than >18) otherwise you'll have a gap in your range.

[theotherd]

Thanks dynamicdave. Good pickup. Still doesnt seem to be able to parse the startTime through to the Time Range Switch...

[dynamicdave]

OK - I suggest you put a debug node after the function node so you can see what's coming out.
Also I would change line-21 to... return msg;

Could you post your flow, as people could check-it-out for you?

[theotherd]

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[theotherd]

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[craigcurtin]

As you are using Home Assistant nodes most people will not be able to import the flows to see what the issue is

Can i suggest a different approach ?

Install within time · rdmtc/node-red-contrib-sun-position Wiki · GitHub

The Within time node will allow you to have multiple nodes that cascade - if the time in one node meets the condition is outputs a payload on output 1 - if not it cascades down to the 2nd output where you can do your next test etc.

Once you have this working you may decide you like a function node better - but this will be easier to maintain etc

BTW i can not import the latest flow either gives a JSON error

Craig