Split domoticz devices onto multiple computers?
Posted: Sunday 29 January 2017 14:01
Hi all,
I am working on a Domoticz set up for a houseboat, which will have three computers on board, only one of which is guaranteed to be running at all times (let's call this computer "A"). "A" runs the Domoticz instance, and gathers data from security sensors (PIR, flooding, fire, etc). It has its own backup power system, which also powers the 3/4G router (for sending alerts etc), and can keep it running for a couple of days at least. The other two ("B" and "C") are only active when certain conditions are met; "B" controls lighting, heating and ventilation, and measures power consumption/charging. It is only active when the main battery bank is above a safe charge level, since when the main bank is depleted none of the devices controlled by "B" can be operated anyway. "C" is manually activated and deals with navigational instruments (GPS, compass, AIS, etc) and measures engine parameters (temperature, RPM, fuel level, etc). When active, I would like "B" and "C" to push data to the Domoticz instance running on "A", so that their parameters are logged in the Domoticz database, and can be acted on with Blocky events etc. I would also like "A" to be able to send commands to control the devices connected to "B" and "C", e.g. to turn the lights on, or to control the heating system. Does this sound feasible at all?
Edit: Perhaps I should point out that none of the devices controlled by Domoticz are wireless - sensors, actuators and computers are connected over either 1-Wire, USB, RS232/485, Ethernet or RasPI GPIO.
I am working on a Domoticz set up for a houseboat, which will have three computers on board, only one of which is guaranteed to be running at all times (let's call this computer "A"). "A" runs the Domoticz instance, and gathers data from security sensors (PIR, flooding, fire, etc). It has its own backup power system, which also powers the 3/4G router (for sending alerts etc), and can keep it running for a couple of days at least. The other two ("B" and "C") are only active when certain conditions are met; "B" controls lighting, heating and ventilation, and measures power consumption/charging. It is only active when the main battery bank is above a safe charge level, since when the main bank is depleted none of the devices controlled by "B" can be operated anyway. "C" is manually activated and deals with navigational instruments (GPS, compass, AIS, etc) and measures engine parameters (temperature, RPM, fuel level, etc). When active, I would like "B" and "C" to push data to the Domoticz instance running on "A", so that their parameters are logged in the Domoticz database, and can be acted on with Blocky events etc. I would also like "A" to be able to send commands to control the devices connected to "B" and "C", e.g. to turn the lights on, or to control the heating system. Does this sound feasible at all?
Edit: Perhaps I should point out that none of the devices controlled by Domoticz are wireless - sensors, actuators and computers are connected over either 1-Wire, USB, RS232/485, Ethernet or RasPI GPIO.
