homebridge-modbus-relay v1.0.3

homebridge-modbus-relay

Control Waveshare Modbus 8-ch Ethernet Relay Module Card with Homebridge

homebridge-modbus-relay

This is a waveshare modbus relais card plugin for homebridge that features setting every relais on or off or an auto toggle/switch-off after setable time (for garage opener or stairs light. You can download it via npm.

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Features

• see status of every configured relais
• sert every relay status on or off
• reconnects websocket connections

Installation

1. Install homebridge using: npm install -g homebridge
2. Install this plugin using: npm install -g homebrigde-modbus-relay Note: The installation might take 1 minute.
3. Configure via the plugin homebridge-config-ui-x or update your configuration file manually. See the explanation and sample below.

Configuration

Below are example configuration for 2 relais.

Example

"accessories": [
        {
            "accessory": "ModbusRelay",
            "name": "Relay 1",
            "ip": "192.168.0.200",
            "port": 4196,
            "relay": 0,
            "mode": "switch"
        },
        {
            "accessory": "ModbusRelay",
            "name": "Relay 2 Garage Opener",
            "ip": "192.168.0.200",
            "port": 4196,
            "relay": 1,
            "mode": "auto-off",
            "autoOffDelay": 1000
        }
]

Example Use Cases

• Switch on a light or other devices connected to te relay.
• trigger a garage door or a stair light with a toggle.