Instead of using the timer, can I automate it using a zwave plug? How does it work: if on, it just continues delivering food?
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Sorry, but I have no idea what a zwave plug is. All I know is that it's a wonderful machine. My cats no longer beg. Sometimes near meal times, they sit and stare at the machine, but I don't mind. Why don't you contact the manufacturer?
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Hi Klaus. I see no reason why you would not be able to use a zwave plug to turn on/off the feeder. The feeder only requires that you continue to deliver power to it for 1 or 2 minutes. The delivery of power, however, does not control how much food the feeder delivers, or how long the feeder delivers food. That is controlled within the feeder itself by a calibration process that you should only need to do once you decide which kind of food you want to use. Once calibrated, the feeder automatically stops delivering food and shuts itself off. You will need to turn the zwave power off after that 1-2 minute food delivery time. The feeder is designed to try to recognize power spikes/glitches, etc. so if you repetitively turn the zwave on and off, the feeder will assume the power is unstable and will not drop more food again until an appropriate amount of time passes and power is applied again to the unit. If you have more questions, the SuperFeeder folks are more than helpful.
1339756
Sorry, not sure what a zwave plug is. Timer is set for time and amount of food to be dispensed. I love it but sometimes the amount of food changes and needs to be reset.
1339757
I agree with Mark's explanation, and homerj's comment that you might contact the manufacturor/distributor-- they provide thorough responses, promptly.
1339758
You should call them in Texas, they are very friendly and will get back to you within a day. NOT ALL TIMERS WORK WITH IT and they will confirm which ones do. How it works: it sends food per the ANALOG dial on feeder for the programmed amount of time which controls the amount of food when the device is powered on. I then have a digital timer that turns on the feeder 4x a day for 2 minute increments.
2232150
My is working at first time .timer is set on/off auto day and night you.should check your wirring connection again very simple design since 50 year ago good luck
940585
well this would work for this situation that you're talking about it would be pointless to do because you act just like the switch that you are replacing. you need to have the control panel and use the wave to communicate to it to set up the timer and everything else. so I guess I'm saying is I wouldn't spend the extra money for this unless you're using the Z Wave.
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No Zwave devices can be programmed directly into touch controller like wireless devices. I have programmed light switches, door locks, etc. and this thing pics them up without a problem. I also have a wired alarm system which connects to this controller with just two conductors, just like the old fashioned controllers used to.
919021
I have programmed it, which is easy to do but have not used it yet. It has a lot of nice features, which a lot of the inexpensive timers don't have, and if it holds up should work well. Sorry I can't be of any further help.
1184125
The thermostat does not have any built in programming to set up. You will have to use your Z-wave home automation hub to set up a 7 day program. Depending on the Z-wave home automation hub you are using, this might require custom programming, or finding someone else that had created a custom program specific to your hub brand.
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No. Do not buy. The features are minimal.timer is manual for15 minutes.. I made a purchasing mistake
954424
No but you will want to have a zwave base unit that can log and/or run other tasks when this is triggered.
952979
Hi Si, I tried it with a timer and it did not work. I turned it on for 2 hrs before work and then again when I get home. I had to play with the amount of oils I put in it until I found the amount of drops that works for me (so that it's not too strong or too weak!)
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U have to reprogram it every day. U would be better off getting the automatic feeder that has 5 separate bowls. It runs on 4 D batteries n u set the timers digitally. Then all u need to do is fill them. It's more expensive but worth it. I have 3 feeders at my house. Love it!
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while i cant technically fully answer your question but i have yet to run into a device that doesn't work. I found that the lowes system (cant remember the name) does nit work as I suspect it is more proprietary. Zwave itself is an open design so there are many devices that work. BTW the zwave locks are great because they can disarm the alarm and vice a versa.
1979493
Device is a piece of sh't . Buy the single and plug a power strip in to it. That way you can have more than 2 outlets, switch the power off at the strip instead of unplugging the timet. This way the timer is always plugged in so it keeps the right time! Single is also so much easier to program. This one is like mission in possible to even figure out the directions! But yeah all you do is program, plug in your (toys) to the timer, and then timer in to the wall.
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I cannot give you a definitive answer as I have not used any timer except what was shipped with feeder. However, I do not see why it would not work as the timer is just a standard one.
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I don't think this controller is that "intelligent". You can set a temperature and a humidity and it switches "on/off" to a plug that you plug your heater and mister into, based off the response it gets from the sensor you hang into your habitat. I didn't see anywhere in the programming for a timer.....but think you could get there by adding a plug in timer that will only run the controller at the time window you select. For that, the timer would plug into the outlet first, then this controller into it, then the heater and mister into the controller.
412670
I really dont know.....i have never used the feature i normally just use my microwave timer I know silly
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You need a z-wave hub for it to work doesn't have to be smart things. It will need a hub to tell it's been triggered