Hold status for x seconds

[ic81]

Hi everyone,

I'm begineer....

I need an info....

I've two node (iot sensors) with boolean output (updated every seconds) that pilot raspberry GPIO.
I need that when one of this sensor goes true, the true state stay true for x seconds.

The problem is that if one sensor goes true, the other one send false and reset the output.
Any ideas?

Thanks for your help.

[GogoVega]

Hi,
Maybe the following, add a function node between your two nodes and the GPIO node

const output = context.get('output') || false;

if (msg.payload === true && !output) {
  context.set('output', true);
  node.send({ payload: true });
  // Inject false after 10s
  setTimeout(() => {
    context.set('output', false);
    node.send({ payload: false });
  }, 10000); // <- adjust time here in ms
}

When one of the two nodes sends true it sends a true message and triggers a timeout of 10s which will send false.

[ic81]

Thanks a lot!!!!!!!

[Steve-Mcl]

As a beginner, i would recommend you get to know the nodes a bit better before reaching for a function node.

Here is another approach:

Demo flow
Use CTRL+I to import

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[Steve-Mcl]

@ic81

I'm begineer...

I recommend watching this playlist: Node-RED Essentials. The videos are done by the developers of node-red. They're nice & short and to the point. You will understand a whole lot more in about 1 hour. A small investment for a lot of gain.

[ic81]

thanks!!!