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    Motion Sensor and Returning to Dim Setting

    I have installed a series of outdoor lamp posts down my long driveway. These are turned off and on with a micro dimmer. The lights are setup to turn on at dusk at 10% (very dim). I also have strategically placed several motion sensors so that vehicle or pedestrian motion will be sensed and in turn, ramp the lamp posts from 10% up to full bright. This all works OK however, when the motion sensor's preset time expires, the lights are turned off. The problem is, I don't want them shut off, I want them to return to their dimmed status. There is a jumper in the motion sensor that disables the turn-off signal, but I still need a way to return the lights to their 10% dim state. Any ideas on how to accomplish this?

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    What are you using to control the lighting. A Hub is not capable of conditional events. Software or an ISY can accomplish that task.
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      #3
      I am using a Hub. Sounds like this cannot be accomplished with a hub? If I need to upgrade, is an ISY recommended, or software? And if the latter, any recommendations?

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        #4
        My recommendation is an ISY.
        Message from Forum Admin: stusviews passed away in April 2018. Stu was a huge fan of Insteon and a huge presence on both the Smarthome and Insteon forums, helping thousands of us along the way (he had nearly 20,000 posts to his name). We thank him for his contributions, dedication, and passion for making the Smart Home a reality. He will truly be missed.
        Saving energy is not always free. Be a world saver.

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