Vera/Z-WAVE PIR Trigger

[bryansj]

I've got a Dahua NVR and a Z-WAVE system with a Vera controller. Is there a simple way to have my Z-WAVE PIR create an alert trigger for my NVR?

I have a wired PIR shipping now, but I'd like to use the Z-WAVE one as well.

Also, I have a Honeywell Lynx security system that I'd like to piggyback with my NVR. It is monitored by Monitronics for about one more year until my mover free install contact is up. It has 4 door sensors and about 20 window sensors with one PIR. Not sure what I want linked, but would like at least my front door sensor. The security control box is next to my server rack with my NVR.

 

[nayr]

Does VERA let you script up http get requests?

Your alarm system should be an easy setup.. can wire it directly up to your NVR.. see if its got an output you can hook to your NVR alarm input.. I have my home alarm setting an output high when its armed, when my NVR sees that input triggered it starts recording my indoor cameras... so indoor cameras only record when alarm is armed.

 

[bryansj]

Does VERA let you script up http get requests?

Your alarm system should be an easy setup.. can wire it directly up to your NVR.. see if its got an output you can hook to your NVR alarm input.. I have my home alarm setting an output high when its armed, when my NVR sees that input triggered it starts recording my indoor cameras... so indoor cameras only record when alarm is armed.

I'll dig into my security system after work.

I should be able to script with the LUUP engine on the Vera. I already send http commands to my Vera from EventGhost using IR triggers which lets me use any remote to control my lights (or and Z-wave device). I just haven't had Vera send out anything like the PIR trigger for the NVR. It's going the opposite direction than what I'm familiar with using.

 

[nayr]

for example this is how I trigger an alarm OUTPUT to turn on a IR Cannon:

/cgi-bin/configManager.cgi?action=setConfig&AlarmOut[0].Mode=1

if you dig through that PDF there are http commands to trigger alarm inputs also..

another example of commands I issue @ sunset/sunrise to change cameras from night/day profiles

Day:

/cgi-bin/configManager.cgi?action=setConfig&VideoInOptions[0].NightOptions.SwitchMode=0

Night:

/cgi-bin/configManager.cgi?action=setConfig&VideoInOptions[0].NightOptions.SwitchMode=3

 

[hdo27]

if you dig through that PDF there are http commands to trigger alarm inputs also..

another example of commands I issue @ suns

@nayr

This post has been a while but can you kindly give me a hint where to find this in the API?

I have not been able to find the section where you actually can trigger an alarm input via the API.

Thank you.