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    Feed cycle control

    My display is on the fritz and I frankly do not want to buy another one. The one thing I use regularly on it are the buttons for the feed cycle. Is there a way to start a feed cycle using a breakout box? Like If SW1 open then FeedA. Thanks

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    You can't trigger a feed mode with anything except fusion or a display. You can simulate a feed mode with a virtual outlet though.

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    vFeedA
    Set OFF
    If Sw1 CLOSED Then ON
    Defer 005:00 Then OFF

    Other devices
    (Existing code)
    If Output vFeedA = ON Then OFF

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    I see. when Sw1 is closed, the v outlet turns on for 5 minutes and then off. Does it matter that Sw1 is still closed once the defer is up? In other words, I am using a physical switch that controls Sw1 and once I switch it closed, it stays closed. What happens when I turn it back to the Open position? nothing? Or could I just add another code that states

    vFeedA
    Set OFF
    If Sw1 CLOSED Then ON
    Defer 005:00 Then OFF
    if Sw1 OPEN Then ON
    Defer 005:00 Then OFF

    Other devices
    (Existing code)
    If Output vFeedA = ON Then OFF


    so that way every time I turn that switch CLOSED or OPEN it runs the vFeedA cycle

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    No. You toggle it up until it activates and then you toggle it back down and it stays on 5 minutes after you toggle it back down. You could also use a momentary push button so you can't inadvertently leave it on.

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    Thanks Zombie. Makes more sense. If Sw1 is CLOSED it is ON the whole time it is closed. the Defer starts when that changes and is not true any more.

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