homebridge-plc

Homebridge plugin for Siemens Step7 and compatible PLCs

SIEMENS S7 PLC plugin for Homebridge

• Uses snap7 for communication therefore compatible with:
  • S7 300
  • S7 400
  • S7 1200 see Snap7 notes
  • S7 1500 see Snap7 notes
  • and compatible PLCs e.g. Yaskawa or VIPA
  • uses PG-Communication (programming device communication) to connect the PLC
  • optional also OP-Communication (HMI or panel communication) can be used for to connect the PLC
  • NOTE: You may need to increase the connection resources for PG-Communication or OP-Communication within Siemens Simatic Manager or Siemens TIA Portal. The default value is 1 and thus lead to connection problems using programming tool or panel and this plugin at the same time.
• Tested with S7-300, S7-1200 and S7-300 compatible PLCs from Yaskawa
• Implementation is based on documentation of the Homebridge API
• Supports polling of PLC from homebridge-plc plugin by per accessory defined interval
• Supports push from PLC to homebridge-plc plugin by http PUT/GET
• Supports control of PLC accessories by http PUT/GET
• Supported Accessories:
  • LightBulb as PLC_LightBulb
  • Outlet as PLC_Outlet
  • Switch as PLC_Switch
  • Temperature Sensor as PLC_TemperatureSensor
  • Humidity Sensor as PLC_HumiditySensor
  • Thermostat as PLC_Thermostat
  • Humidifier/Dehumidifier as PLC_HumidifierDehumidifier
  • Shutter as PLC_WindowCovering
  • Window as PLC_Window
  • Door as PLC_Door
  • Occupancy Sensor as PLC_OccupancySensor
  • Motion Sensor as PLC_MotionSensor
  • Contact Sensor as PLC_ContactSensor
  • Contact Sensor as PLC_LeakSensor
  • Faucet as PLC_Faucet
  • Valve as PLC_Valve
  • Security System as PLC_SecuritySystem
  • Push button attached to PLC as PLC_StatelessProgrammableSwitch
  • Doorbell push button attached to PLC as PLC_Doorbell
  • Lock mechanism as PLC_LockMechanism
  • Boolean lock mechanism as PLC_LockMechanismBool
  • Garage door as PLC_GarageDoorOpener
  • Smoke Sensor as PLC_SmokeSensor
  • Fan as PLC_Fan
  • Light Sensor as PLC_LightSensor
  • Air Purifier as PLC_AirPurifier
  • Filter Maintenance as PLC_FilterMaintenance
  • CarbonDioxideSensor as PLC_CarbonDioxideSensor
  • CarbonMonoxideSensor as PLC_CarbonMonoxideSensor

Installation

• Basic Installation

  • Install this plugin using: sudo npm install -g homebridge-plc
  • Edit config.json to add the plc platform and its accessories.
  • Run Homebridge

• Install via Homebridge UI (recommended)

  • Search for plc on the plugin screen of config-ui-x .
  • Find homebridge-plc
  • Click install.
  • Edit configuration

Homebridge configuration

Platform

The plugin is configured as single platform by defining a PLC platform. Parameters:

• ip: the IPv4 address of the PLC
• rack: the rack number of the PLC typically 0
• slot: the slot number of the PLC for S7 300/400 typically 2, for 1200/1500 typically 1.
• communicationOP: (optional) when set to true OP-Communication is used instead of PG-Communication
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true a background task is executed every second enable polling for the accessories
• defaultPollInterval (optional) default polling interval for all accessories in seconds. Default value is 10 seconds
• distributePolling (optional) when set to true the polling of the accessories does not start at the same time. In order to distribute the PLC load for the queries
• enablePush: (optional) when set to true a the configured port is opened to push updates of values form plc to the plugin
• enableControl: (optional) when set to true a the configured port is opened to control accessories by http request
• port: (optional) port for http server to handle incoming http requests for push and control functionality. Default port is 8888
• forward: (optional) there is a limit of maximum 149 supported accessories by homebridge. To overcome this is limited you can create a second instance of homebridge running homebridge-plc and forward all push and control with no matching db to the other instance. Set the destination address of the second instance e.g. http:\\127.0.0.1:8889.
• mirror (optional) There are environments where it could make sense to share the same accessories on two homebridge instances. To allow pairing with another Home with Apple Home App or Home Assistant. This option mirrors all values read from PLC by this instance to a second instance. It also forwards all push requests to the second instance. The option enablePush has to be enabled on the second instance. on the destination instance. Set the destination address of the second instance e.g. http:\\192.168.1.11:8888. (expirimental feature)

Accessories

• In the platform, you can declare different types of accessories
• The notation (push support) identifies that parameter supports direct updates from the PLC
• The notation (control support) identifies parameters that can be controlled by http request

LightBulb as PLC_LightBulb

normal light see also simple PLC example for single bit and separate bits

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• get_On: (push support) offset and bit get the current status S7 type Bool e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0
• Single Bit for on/off:
  • set_On: (control support) offset and bit set to 1/0 when switching on/off S7 type Bool PLC e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0 could be same as get_On
• Separate Bits for on/off:
  • set_On: (control support) offset and bit set to 1 when switching on S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 e.g. 55.1 for DB4DBX55.1
  • set_Off: offset and bit set to 1 when switching off S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2
• get_Brightness: (optional) (push support) get brightness value S7 type Byte e.g. 56 for DB4DBB56
• set_Brightness: (optional but required when get_Brightness is defined) (control support) set brightness value S7 type Byte e.g. 57 for DB4DBB57
• brightness range definitions (optional)
  • minBrightnessValue default value: 0
  • maxBrightnessValue default value: 100
  • minBrightnessStep default value: 1

Outlet as PLC_Outlet

outlet possible to show also as ventilator or light

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• get_On: (push support) offset and bit get the current status S7 type Bool e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0
• Single Bit for on/off:
  • set_On: (control support) offset and bit set to 1/0 when switching on/off S7 type Bool PLC e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0 could be same as get_On
• Separate Bits for on/off:
  • set_On_Set: (control support) offset and bit set to 1 when switching on S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 e.g. 55.1 for DB4DBX55.1
  • set_On_Reset: offset and bit set to 1 when switching off S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2

Switch as PLC_Switch

switch possible to show also as ventilator or light

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• get_On: (push support) offset and bit get the current status S7 type Bool e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0
• Single Bit for on/off:
  • set_On: (control support) offset and bit set to 1/0 when switching on/off S7 type Bool PLC e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0 could be same as get_On
• Separate Bits for on/off:
  • set_On: (control support) offset and bit set to 1 when switching on S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 e.g. 55.1 for DB4DBX55.1
  • set_Off: offset and bit set to 1 when switching off S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2

Temperature Sensor as PLC_TemperatureSensor

normal temperature sensor

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• Current Temperature
  • get_CurrentTemperature: (push support) offset to get current temperature S7 type Real e.g. 55 for DB4DBD55
  • Temperature range (optional)
    • minTemperatureValue default value: -270
    • maxTemperatureValue default value: 100
    • minTemperatureStep default value: 0.1
• get_StatusTampered: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to tamper detection. (Home app shows this only within the options) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2
  • false: ok
  • true: tampered
• get_StatusLowBattery: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to battery low detection. (Home app does not inform with push notification) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.3 for DB4DBX55.3
  • false: ok
  • true: battery low

Humidity Sensor as PLC_HumiditySensor

normal humidity sensor

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• Current Humidity
  • get_CurrentRelativeHumidity: (push support) offset to get current humidity S7 type Real e.g. 55 for DB4DBD55
  • Humidity range (optional)
    • minHumidityValue default value: 0
    • maxHumidityValue default value: 100
    • minHumidityStep default value: 1
• get_StatusTampered: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to tamper detection. (Home app shows this only within the options) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2
  • false: ok
  • true: tampered
• get_StatusLowBattery: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to battery low detection. (Home app does not inform with push notification) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.3 for DB4DBX55.3
  • false: ok
  • true: battery low

Thermostat as PLC_Thermostat

temperature / humidity sensor with temperature / humidity regulation

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• Current Temperature
  • get_CurrentTemperature: (push support) offset to get current temperature S7 type Real e.g. 0 for DB4DBD0
  • Temperature range (optional)
    • minTemperatureValue default value: -270
    • maxTemperatureValue default value: 100
    • minTemperatureStep default value: 0.1
• Target Temperature
  • get_TargetTemperature: (push support) offset to get target temperature S7 type Real e.g. 4 for DB4DBD4
  • set_TargetTemperature: (control support) offset to set current temperature S7 type Real e.g. 4 for DB4DBD4 (can have same value as get_TargetTemperature)
  • Target temperature range definitions (optional)
    • minTargetTemperatureValue default value: 10
    • maxTargetTemperatureValue default value: 38
    • minTargetTemperatureStep default value: 0.1 Note: lower values seems not be supported by Homekit
  • Current Humidity
    • get_CurrentRelativeHumidity: (optional) (push support) offset to get current humidity S7 type Real e.g. 0 for DB4DBD0
  • Humidity range (optional)
    • minHumidityValue default value: 0
    • maxHumidityValue default value: 100
    • minHumidityStep default value: 1
• Target Humidity
  • get_TargetRelativeHumidity: (optional) (push support) offset to get target temperature S7 type Real e.g. 4 for DB4DBD4
  • set_TargetRelativeHumidity: (optional) (control support) offset to set current temperature S7 type Real e.g. 4 for DB4DBD4 (can have same value as get_TargetTemperature)
  • Target relative humidity target range definitions (optional)
    • minTargetHumidityValue default value: 0
    • maxTargetHumidityValue default value: 100
    • minTargetHumidityStep default value: 1
• Current State:
  • get_CurrentHeatingCoolingState: (optional) (push support) offset to get current heating/cooling state S7 type Byte e.g. 8 for DB4DBB8. When not defined fixed 1: heating is used.
    • 0: inactive (shown as green in home app)
    • 1: heating (shown as orange in home app)
    • 2: cooling (shown as blue in home app)
  • mapGetCurrentHeatingCoolingState: (optional) define mapping array for get_CurrentHeatingCoolingState. The PLC value is used as index into the table. e.g. [0, 2] which maps the PLC value 0->0 1->2 when the PLC supports only two states with 0:inactive and 1:cooling.
• Target State:
  • get_TargetHeatingCoolingState (optional) (push support) offset to get target heating/cooling state. S7 type Byte e.g. 9 for DB4DBB9. When not defined fixed 3: automatic is used.
    • 0: off
    • 1: heat
    • 2: cool
    • 3: automatic
  • mapGetTargetHeatingCoolingState: (optional) define mapping array for get_TargetHeatingCoolingState. The PLC value is used as index into the table. e.g. [0, 3] which maps the PLC value 0->0 1->3 when the PLC supports only two states with 0:off and 1:automatic.
  • set_TargetHeatingCoolingState (optional) (control support) offset to set target heating/cooling state. Can be identical with get_TargetHeatingCoolingState. Has to be defined when get_TargetHeatingCoolingState is defined. When not defined writes changes are ignored. S7 type Byte e.g. 9 for DB4DBB9.
    • 0: off
    • 1: heat
    • 2: cool
    • 3: automatic
  • mapSetTargetHeatingCoolingState: (optional) define mapping array for set_TargetHeatingCoolingState. The home app value is used as index into the table. e.g. [0, 1, 0, 3] which maps the PLC value 0->0 1->1 2->0, 3->3 when the PLC supports only two states with 0:off and 1:heat and 3:automatic. The state cool is mapped to off.
• get_StatusTampered: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to tamper detection. (Home app shows this only within the options) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2
  • false: ok
  • true: tampered
• get_StatusLowBattery: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to battery low detection. (Home app does not inform with push notification) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.3 for DB4DBX55.3
  • false: ok
  • true: battery low

Thermostat as PLC_HumidifierDehumidifier

Humidifier and/or Dehumidifier

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• get_CurrentRelativeHumidity: (push support) offset to get current humidity S7 type Real e.g. 55 for DB4DBD55
• get_Active: (push support) offset and bit get the current status S7 type Bool e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0
• Single Bit for on/off:
  • set_Active: (control support) offset and bit set to 1/0 when switching on/off S7 type Bool PLC e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0 could be same as get_Active
• Separate Bits for on/off:
  • set_Active_Set: (control support) offset and bit set to 1 when switching on S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 e.g. 55.1 for DB4DBX55.1
  • set_Active_Reset: offset and bit set to 1 when switching off S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2
• Current State
  • get_CurrentHumidifierDehumidifierState: (optional) (push support) offset to get current state. Default value 1:idle. S7 type Byte e.g. 55 for DB4DBD55
    • 0: inactive
    • 1: idle
    • 2: humidifying
    • 3: dehumidifying
  • mapGetCurrentHumidifierDehumidifierState: (optional) define mapping array for get_CurrentHumidifierDehumidifierState. The PLC value is used as index into the table. e.g. [1, 3] which maps the PLC value 0->1 1->3 when the PLC supports only two states with 0:idle and 1:dehumidifying.
• Target State
  • default_TargetHumidifierDehumidifierState: (optional) defines alternative value thats returned then get_TargetHumidifierDehumidifierState is not defined. Default value 0:auto
    • 0: auto (humidifier or dehumidifier)
    • 1: humidifier
    • 2: dehumidifier
  • get_TargetHumidifierDehumidifierState: (optional) (push support) offset to get current target state S7 type Byte e.g. 55 for DB4DBD55
    • 0: auto (humidifier or dehumidifier)
    • 1: humidifier
    • 2: dehumidifier
  • set_TargetHumidifierDehumidifierState: (optional) **(control support)**offset to set current target state. Needs to be defined when get_TargetHumidifierDehumidifierState is set S7 type Byte e.g. 55 for DB4DBD55
    • 0: auto (humidifier or dehumidifier)
    • 1: humidifier
    • 2: dehumidifier
  • mapGetTargetHumidifierDehumidifierState: (optional) define mapping array for get_TargetHumidifierDehumidifierState. The PLC value is used as index into the table. e.g. [2,1] which maps the PLC value 0->1 1->2 when the PLC supports only one states with `0:dehumidifier 1:humidifier.
  • mapSetTargetHumidifierDehumidifierState: (optional) define mapping array for set_TargetHumidifierDehumidifierState. The home app value is used as index into the table. e.g. `[2, 2, 2] writes always the value 2 to the plc regardless whats set in the home app
• Rotation Speed
  • Byte
    • get_RotationSpeedByte: (optional) (push support) offset to get rotation speed state S7 type Byte e.g. 8 for DB4DBB8.
    • set_RotationSpeedByte (optional but required when set_RotationSpeedByte is defined) (push support) offset to get set speed state. S7 type Byte e.g. 9 for DB4DBB9.
  • Real
    • get_RotationSpeed: (optional) (push support) offset to get rotation speed state S7 type Real e.g. 8 for DB4DBB8.
    • set_RotationSpeed (optional but required when get_RotationSpeed is defined) (push support) offset to get set speed state. S7 type Real e.g. 9 for DB4DBB9.
• Swing Mode
  • get_SwingMode: (optional) (push support) offset to get swing mode. S7 type Byte e.g. 8 for DB4DBB8.
    • 0: swing disabled
    • 1: swing enabled
  • set_SwingMode (optional) (control support) offset to set swing mode. S7 type Byte e.g. 9 for DB4DBB9.
    • 0: swing disabled
    • 1: swing enabled
• Water Level
  • get_WaterLevel: (optional) (push support) offset to water level S7 type Real e.g. 8 for DB4DBD8.
• get_StatusTampered: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to tamper detection. (Home app shows this only within the options) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2
  • false: ok
  • true: tampered
• get_StatusLowBattery: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to battery low detection. (Home app does not inform with push notification) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.3 for DB4DBX55.3
  • false: ok
  • true: battery low

Shutters as PLC_WindowCovering, windows as PLC_Window and doors as PLC_Door

motor driven blinds, windows and doors. Supports also manual driven blinds, windows and doors to show just the current position in percent. Note: If your sensor shows only open/close may also have a look at PLC_ContactSensor.

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• adaptivePolling: (optional) when set to true the current position will be polled until target position is reached. Polling starts with set target position from home app. This allows to show the shutter as opening... or closing... in the home app during movement.
• adaptivePollingInterval (optional) poll interval in seconds during high frequency polling. Default value is 1 second.
• forceCurrentPosition (optional) when set to true the position set by set_TargetPosition is directly used as current position. By this it seems in tha home app as the target position was directly reached. This is recommended when not using adaptivePolling or pushing the value from the plc.
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• Current position:
  • get_CurrentPosition: (push support) offset to get current position 0:closed 100:open S7 type Byte e.g. 0 for DB4DBB0
    • 0: closed
    • in between: partly open
    • 100: open
  • invertPosition: (optional) set to true to inverts the values of current and target position from 0:closed 100:open to 100:closed 0:open
  • mapGetCurrentPosition: (optional) define mapping array for get position. The PLC value is used as index into the table. e.g. [0, 25, 100] which maps the PLC value 0->0 1->25 2->100 this this is useful e.g. for window open state.
• Target position:
  • if one of the (optional) target position settings need specified all are needed. If not specified it os not movable ans sticks to current position.
  • get_TargetPosition: (optional) (push support) offset to get target position S7 type Byte e.g. 1 for DB4DBB1 (can have same value as set_TargetPosition)
    • 0: closed
    • in between: partly open
    • 100: open
  • set_TargetPosition: (optional) (control support) offset to set current position 0:closed 100:open S7 type Byte e.g. 2 for DB4DBB2 (can have same value as get_TargetPosition)
    • 0: closed
    • in between: partly open
    • 100: open
• get_PositionState: (optional) (push support) offset to current movement state if not defined fixed 2is returned S7 type Byte e.g. 3 for DB4DBB3
  • 0: down
  • 1: up
  • 2: stop
• set_HoldPosition: (optional) (control support) offset and bit set to 1 to stop movement. (Seems not to be used by HomeApp) when not defined writes will be ignoredS7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 e.g. 55.1 for DB4DBX55.1

Occupancy Sensor as PLC_OccupancySensor

presence detection sensor

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• invertOccupancy: (optional) set to true inverts the bit to false:presence and true:no-presence.
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• get_OccupancyDetected: (push support) offset and bit get the current status S7 type Bool e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0
  • false: no occupancy
  • true: occupancy detected
• get_StatusTampered: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to tamper detection. (Home app shows this only within the options) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2
  • false: ok
  • true: tampered
• get_StatusLowBattery: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to battery low detection. (Home app does not inform with push notification) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.3 for DB4DBX55.3
  • false: ok
  • true: battery low

Motion Sensor as PLC_MotionSensor

movement detection sensor

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• invertMotionDetected: (optional) set to true inverts the bit to false:motion and true:no-motion.
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• get_MotionDetected: (push support) offset and bit get the current status S7 type Bool e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0
  • false: no motion
  • true: motion detected
• get_StatusTampered: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to tamper detection. (Home app shows this only within the options) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2
  • false: ok
  • true: tampered
• get_StatusLowBattery: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to battery low detection. (Home app does not inform with push notification) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.3 for DB4DBX55.3
  • false: ok
  • true: battery low

Contact Sensor as PLC_ContactSensor

generic contact sensor. The home app allows to display as window, door, blind/shutter, garage door or contact sensor.

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• invertContactSensorState: (optional) set to true inverts the bit to false:closed and true:open.
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• get_ContactSensorState: (push support) offset and bit get the current status S7 type Bool e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0
  • false: closed
  • true: open
• get_StatusTampered: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to tamper detection. (Home app shows this only within the options) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2
  • false: ok
  • true: tampered
• get_StatusLowBattery: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to battery low detection. (Home app does not inform with push notification) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.3 for DB4DBX55.3
  • false: ok
  • true: battery low

Contact Sensor as PLC_LeakSensor

leak sensor

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• invertLeakDetected: (optional) set to true inverts the bit to false:leak detected and true: no leak detected.
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• get_LeakDetected: (push support) offset and bit get the current status S7 type Bool e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0
  • false: no leak detected
  • true: leak detected
• get_StatusTampered: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to tamper detection. (Home app shows this only within the options) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2
  • false: ok
  • true: tampered
• get_StatusLowBattery: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to battery low detection. (Home app does not inform with push notification) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.3 for DB4DBX55.3
  • false: ok
  • true: battery low

Faucet as PLC_Faucet

watering for the garden

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• get_Active: (push support) offset and bit get the current status S7 type Bool e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0
• Single Bit for on/off:
  • set_Active: (control support) offset and bit set to 1/0 when switching on/off S7 type Bool PLC e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0 could be same as get_Active
• Separate Bits for on/off:
  • set_Active: (control support) offset and bit set to 1 when switching on S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 e.g. 55.1 for DB4DBX55.1
  • set_Deactivate: offset and bit set to 1 when switching off S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2

Valve as PLC_Valve

valve configurable as generic valve, irrigation, shower head or water faucet

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• ValveType configures the valve type that is returned
  • 0: generic valve
  • 1: irrigation
  • 2: shower head
  • 3: water faucet
• get_Active: (push support) offset and bit get the current status S7 type Bool e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0
• Single Bit for on/off:
  • set_Active: (control support) offset and bit set to 1/0 when switching on/off S7 type Bool PLC e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0 could be same as get_Active
• Separate Bits for on/off:
  • set_Active: (control support) offset and bit set to 1 when switching on S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 e.g. 55.1 for DB4DBX55.1
  • set_Deactivate: offset and bit set to 1 when switching off S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2
• if one of the (optional) duration settings need specified all are needed
  • get_SetDuration: (optional) (push support) offset to get duration 0..3600 sec S7 type Time e.g. 10 for DB4DBD10
  • set_SetDuration: (optional) (control support) offset to set duration 0..3600 sec S7 type Time e.g. 14 for DB4DBD14
  • get_RemainingDuration: (optional) (push support) offset to get remaining duration 0..3600 sec S7 type Time e.g. 18 for DB4DBD18

Security System as PLC_SecuritySystem:

alarm system

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state of the security system will be polled.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• Current State:
  • get_SecuritySystemCurrentState: (push support) offset to current security system state S7 type Byte e.g. 3 for DB4DBB3
    • 0: armed stay at home
    • 1: armed away from home
    • 2: armed night
    • 3: disarmed
    • 4: alarm triggered
  • mapGetSecuritySystemCurrentState: (optional) define mapping array for get security system state. The PLC value is used as index into the table. e.g. [3, 1] which maps the PLC value 0->3 1->2 when the PLC supports only two states with 0:disarmed and 1:armed and 2:alarm.
• Target State:
  • set_SecuritySystemTargetState: (control support) offset to set target security system state S7 type Byte e.g. 5 for DB4DBB4
  • get_SecuritySystemTargetState: (push support) offset to set target security system state S7 type Byte e.g. 6 for DB4DBB6
    • 0: armed stay at home
    • 1: armed away from home
    • 2: armed night
    • 3: disarmed
  • mapSetSecuritySystemTargetState: (optional) define mapping array for set security system state. The home app value is used as index into the table. e.g. [1, 1, 1, 0, 2] which maps the PLC value 0->1 1->1 2->1, 3->0, 4->2 when the PLC supports only two states with 0:disarmed and 1:armed and 2:alarm.
  • mapGetSecuritySystemTargetState: (optional) define mapping array for get security system state. The PLC value is used as index into the table. e.g. [3, 1] which maps the PLC value 0->3 1->2 when the PLC supports only two states with 0:disarmed and 1:armed and 2:alarm.

Button as PLC_StatelessProgrammableSwitch, Doorbell as PLC_Doorbell

stateless switch from PLC to home app.

Trigger actions in home app only works with control center e.g. AppleTV or HomePod. Polling or push from PLC required!
Polling mode homebridge-plc polls isEvent. The PLC sets the bit to true. hombebridge-plc reads get_ProgrammableSwitchEvent and set the isEvent bit to false.
Push mode PLC informs homebridge-plc by http request with the value for get_ProgrammableSwitchEvent.
Control External simulates event by http request with the value for get_ProgrammableSwitchEvent.

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• isEvent offset and bit that is polled by homebridge-plc. PLC has to set to true. When true the event is read from get_ProgrammableSwitchEvent and set to false by homebirdge-plc to confirm that the event is handled. S7 type Bool e.g. 55.1 for DB4DBX55.1 (polling only, not used for push)
• get_ProgrammableSwitchEvent: (push support) (control support) offset to read current event of the switch. This is reported towards home app S7 type Byte e.g. 3 for DB4DBB3
  • 0: single press
  • 1: double press
  • 2: long press

Lock mechanism as PLC_LockMechanism

lock mechanism

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• forceCurrentLockState: (optional) when set to true the position set by set_LockTargetState is directly used as current state. By this it seems in the home app as the target state was directly reached. This is recommended when not using enablePolling or pushing the value from the plc.
  • get_LockCurrentState: (push support) offset to read current state current state S7 type Byte e.g. 3 for DB4DBB3
    • 0: unsecured
    • 1: secured
    • 2: jammed
    • 3: unknown
• get_LockTargetState: (push support) offset to read target state current state S7 type Byte e.g. 3 for DB4DBB3
  • 0: unsecured
  • 1: secured
• set_LockTargetState: (control support) offset to write target state current state S7 type Byte e.g. 3 for DB4DBB3
  • 0: unsecured
  • 1: secured

Boolean lock mechanism as PLC_LockMechanismBool

lock mechanism implemented as bool on the PLC NOTE: The convention 0=false: closed/secured 1=true: open/unsecured

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. t is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• forceCurrentLockState: (optional) when set to true the state set by set_LockTargetState is directly used as current state. By this it seems in the home app as the target state was directly reached. This is recommended when not using enablePolling or pushing the value from the plc.
• invertLockState: (optional) when set to true all states are inverted (current and target state) false: unsecured and true: secured.
• get_LockCurrentStateBool: (push support) offset to read current state current state S7 type Bool .g. 3.1 for DB4DBB3
  • false: secured
  • true: unsecured
• get_LockTargetStateBool: (push support) offset to read target state current state S7 type Bool e.. 3.1 for DB4DBB3
  • false: secured
  • true: unsecured
• Single Bit for secure/unsecured:
  • set_LockTargetStateBool: (control support) offset to write target state current state S7 type Bool e.g. 3.1 for DB4DBB3
    • false: secured
    • true: unsecured
• Separate Bits for secure/unsecured:
  • set_LockTargetStateBool_Secured: (control support) offset and bit set to true when switching to target state secured S7 type Bool PLC has to set to false e.g. 3.3 for DB4DBX55.1
  • set_LockTargetStateBool_Unsecured: offset and bit set to true when switching to target state unsecured S7 type Bool PLC has to set to false e.g. 3.4 for DB4DBX55.2

Garage door as PLC_GarageDoorOpener

garage door

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• forceCurrentDoorState: (optional) when set to true the position set by set_TargetDoorState is directly used as current state. By this it seems in the home app as the target state was directly reached. This is recommended when not using enablePolling or pushing the value from the plc.
• get_ObstructionDetected (optional) (push support) offset and bit to obfuscation detection true means that the door was blocked S7 type Bool e.g. 55.1 for DB4DBX55.1
• get_CurrentDoorState: (push support) offset to read current state current state S7 type Byte e.g. 3 for DB4DBB3
  • 0: open
  • 1: closed
  • 2: opening
  • 3: closing
  • 4: stopped
• get_TargetDoorState: (push support) offset to read target state current state S7 type Byte e.g. 3 for DB4DBB3
  • 0: open
  • 1: closed
• set_TargetDoorState: (control support) offset to write target state current state S7 type Byte e.g. 3 for DB4DBB3
  • 0: open
  • 1: closed

Smoke Sensor as PLC_SmokeSensor

fire alarm

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• get_SmokeDetected: (push support) offset and bit to smoke detection. S7 type Bool e.g. 55.1 for DB4DBX55.1
  • false: ok
  • true: smoke detected
• get_StatusTampered: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to tamper detection. (Home app shows this only within the options) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2
  • false: ok
  • true: tampered
• get_StatusLowBattery: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to battery low detection. (Home app does not inform with push notification) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.3 for DB4DBX55.3
  • false: ok
  • true: battery low

Fan as PLC_Fan

ventilator

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• Current State:
  • default_CurrentFanState: (optional) defines alternative value thats returned then get_CurrentFanState is not defined. Default value `0:inactive
  • get_CurrentFanState: (optional) (push support) offset to get current heating/cooling state S7 type Byte e.g. 8 for DB4DBB8.
    • 0: inactive
    • 1: idle
    • 2: blowing
  • mapCurrentFanStateGet: (optional) define mapping array for get_CurrentFanState. The PLC value is used as index into the table. e.g. [0, 2] which maps the PLC value 0->1 1->2 when the PLC supports only two states with 0:idle and 1:blowing.
• Target State:
  • default_TargetFanState: (optional) defines alternative value thats returned then get_TargetFanState is not defined. Default value 0:manual
    • 0: manual
    • 1: automatic
  • get_TargetFanState (optional) (push support) offset to get target heating/cooling state. S7 type Byte e.g. 9 for DB4DBB9. When not defined fixed 1: automatic is used.
    • 0: manual
    • 1: automatic
  • set_TargetFanState (optional but required when get_TargetFanState is defined) (control support) offset to get target heating/cooling state. S7 type Byte e.g. 9 for DB4DBB9. When not defined fixed 1: automatic is used.
    • 0: manual
    • 1: automatic
  • mapTargetFanStateGet: (optional) define mapping array for get_TargetFanState. The PLC value is used as index into the table. e.g. [1, 0] which maps the PLC value 0->1 1->0 when the PLC supports only two states with 0:automatic and 1:manual.
  • mapTargetFanStateSet: (optional) define mapping array for set_TargetFanState. The home app value is used as index into the table. e.g. [1, 0] which maps the PLC value 0->1 1->0 when the PLC supports only two states with 0:automatic and 1:manual.
• Rotation Direction
  • get_RotationDirection (optional) (push support) offset to get rotation direction state. S7 type Byte e.g. 9 for DB4DBB9. When not defined fixed 0: clockwise is used.
    • 0: clockwise
    • 1: counter clockwise
  • set_RotationDirection (optional) (control support) offset to set rotation directionstate. S7 type Byte e.g. 9 for DB4DBB9.
    • 0: clockwise
    • 1: counter clockwise
  • mapRotationDirectionGet: (optional) define mapping array for get_RotationDirection. The PLC value is used as index into the table. e.g. [1, 0] inverts the direction.
  • mapRotationDirectionSet: (optional) define mapping array for set_RotationDirection. The home app value is used as index into the table. e.g. [1, 0] inverts the direction.
• Rotation Speed
  • Byte
    • get_RotationSpeedByte: (optional) (push support) offset to get rotation speed state S7 type Byte e.g. 8 for DB4DBB8.
    • set_RotationSpeedByte (optional but required when set_RotationSpeedByte is defined) (push support) offset to get set speed state. S7 type Byte e.g. 9 for DB4DBB9.
  • Real
    • get_RotationSpeed: (optional) (push support) offset to get rotation speed state S7 type Real e.g. 8 for DB4DBB8.
    • set_RotationSpeed (optional but required when get_RotationSpeed is defined) (push support) offset to get set speed state. S7 type Real e.g. 9 for DB4DBB9.
• get_Active: (push support) offset and bit get the current status S7 type Bool e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0
• Single Bit for on/off:
  • set_Active: (control support) offset and bit set to 1/0 when switching on/off S7 type Bool PLC e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0 could be same as get_Active
• Separate Bits for on/off:
  • set_Active_Set: (control support) offset and bit set to 1 when switching on S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 e.g. 55.1 for DB4DBX55.1
  • set_Active_Reset: offset and bit set to 1 when switching off S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2

Light Sensor as PLC_LightSensor or PLC_LightSensor_DInt

Illuminance sensor

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• AmbientLightLevel
  • DInt
    • get_CurrentAmbientLightLevelDInt: (push support) offset to get current illumination in LUX S7 type DInt value limited to 0.0001 ~ 100,000 e.g. 55 for DB4DBD55
  • Real
    • get_CurrentAmbientLightLevel: (push support) offset to get current illumination in LUX S7 type Real value limited to 0.0001 ~ 100,000 e.g. 55 for DB4DBD55
• get_StatusTampered: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to tamper detection. (Home app shows this only within the options) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2
  • false: ok
  • true: tampered
• get_StatusLowBattery: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to battery low detection. (Home app does not inform with push notification) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.3 for DB4DBX55.3
  • false: ok
  • true: battery low

Light Sensor as PLC_AirPurifier

Air filter

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• Current State:
  • default_CurrentAirPurifierState: (optional) defines alternative value thats returned then get_CurrentAirPurifierState is not defined. Default value `0:inactive
  • get_CurrentAirPurifierState: (optional) (push support) offset to get current heating/cooling state S7 type Byte e.g. 8 for DB4DBB8.
    • 0: inactive
    • 1: idle
    • 2: purifying air
  • mapCurrentAirPurifierState: (optional) define mapping array for get_CurrentAirPurifierState. The PLC value is used as index into the table. e.g. [0, 2] which maps the PLC value 0->1 1->2 when the PLC supports only two states with 0:inactive and 1:idle.
• Target State:
  • default_TargetAirPurifierState: (optional) defines alternative value thats returned then get_TargetAirPurifierState is not defined. Default value 0:manual
    • 0: manual
    • 1: automatic
  • get_TargetAirPurifierState (optional) (push support) offset to get target heating/cooling state. S7 type Byte e.g. 9 for DB4DBB9. When not defined fixed 1: automatic is used.
    • 0: manual
    • 1: automatic
  • set_TargetAirPurifierState (optional but required when get_TargetAirPurifierState is defined) (control support) offset to get target heating/cooling state. S7 type Byte e.g. 9 for DB4DBB9. When not defined fixed 1: automatic is used.
    • 0: manual
    • 1: automatic
  • mapTargetAirPurifierStateGet: (optional) define mapping array for get_TargetAirPurifierState. The PLC value is used as index into the table. e.g. [1, 0] which maps the PLC value 0->1 1->0 when the PLC supports only two states with 0:automatic and 1:manual.
  • mapTargetAirPurifierStateSet: (optional) define mapping array for set_TargetAirPurifierState. The home app value is used as index into the table. e.g. [1, 0] which maps the PLC value 0->1 1->0 when the PLC supports only two states with 0:automatic and 1:manual.
• Swing Mode
  • get_SwingMode: (optional) (push support) offset to get swing mode. S7 type Byte e.g. 8 for DB4DBB8.
    • 0: swing disabled
    • 1: swing enabled
  • set_SwingMode (optional) (control support) offset to set swing mode. S7 type Byte e.g. 9 for DB4DBB9.
    • 0: swing disabled
    • 1: swing enabled
• Rotation Speed
  • Byte
    • get_RotationSpeedByte: (optional) (push support) offset to get rotation speed state S7 type Byte e.g. 8 for DB4DBB8.
    • set_RotationSpeedByte (optional but required when set_RotationSpeedByte is defined) (push support) offset to get set speed state. S7 type Byte e.g. 9 for DB4DBB9.
  • Real
    • get_RotationSpeed: (push support) offset to get rotation speed state S7 type Real e.g. 8 for DB4DBB8.
    • set_RotationSpeed (optional but required when get_RotationSpeed is defined) (push support) offset to get set speed state. S7 type Real e.g. 9 for DB4DBB9.
• get_Active: (push support) offset and bit get the current status S7 type Bool e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0
• Single Bit for on/off:
  • set_Active: (control support) offset and bit set to 1/0 when switching on/off S7 type Bool PLC e.g. 55.0 for DB4DBX55.0 could be same as get_Active
• Separate Bits for on/off:
  • set_Active_Set: (control support) offset and bit set to 1 when switching on S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 e.g. 55.1 for DB4DBX55.1
  • set_Active_Reset: offset and bit set to 1 when switching off S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2
• Filter change
  • get_FilterChangeIndication: (push support) offset and bit to filter change indication S7 type Bool e.g. 55.3 for DB4DBX55.3
    • 0: filter ok
    • true: change filter
  • get_FilterLifeLevel: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to filter live level S7 type Byte e.g. 56 for DB4DBX56
    • 0: change filter
    • 100: filter is new
  • set_ResetFilterIndication: (optional) (control support) offset and bit to filter change indication S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 after detecting change to true via homebridge e.g. 55.4 for DB4DBX55.4 NOTE: Currently not used by HomeApp

Filter mainanance indicator as PLC_FilterMaintenance

Filter change indication (Currently neither supported in HomeApp and HomeBridge)

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• Filter change
  • get_FilterChangeIndication: (push support) offset and bit to filter change indication S7 type Bool e.g. 55.3 for DB4DBX55.3
    • false: filter ok
    • true: change filter
  • get_FilterLifeLevel: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to filter live level S7 type Byte e.g. 56 for DB4DBX56
    • 0: change filter
    • 100: filter is new
  • set_ResetFilterIndication: (optional) (control support) offset and bit to filter change indication S7 type Bool PLC has to set to 0 after detecting change to true via homebridge e.g. 55.4 for DB4DBX55.4 NOTE: Currently not used by HomeApp

C02 Sensor as PLC_CarbonDioxideSensor

Carbon Dioxide Sensor

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• Detected
  • get_CarbonDioxideDetected: (push support) offset and bit for CO2 detection S7 type Bool e.g. 55.3 for DB4DBX55.3
    • false: normal CO2 level
    • true: abnormal CO2 level
• get_StatusTampered: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to tamper detection. (Home app shows this only within the options) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2
  • false: ok
  • true: tampered
• get_StatusLowBattery: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to battery low detection. (Home app does not inform with push notification) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.3 for

C0 Sensor as PLC_CarbonMonoxideSensor

Carbon Monoxid Sensor

• name: unique name of the accessory
• manufacturer: (optional) description
• db: s7 data base number e.g. 4 for DB4
• enablePolling: (optional) when set to true the current state will be polled. It is mandatory as well to enable polling mode on platform level.
• pollInterval: (optional) poll interval in seconds. Default value see platform definition.
• Detected
  • get_CarbonMonoxideDetected: (push support) offset and bit for CO detection S7 type Bool e.g. 55.3 for DB4DBX55.3
    • false: normal CO level
    • true: abnormal CO level
• get_StatusTampered: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to tamper detection. (Home app shows this only within the options) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.2 for DB4DBX55.2
  • false: ok
  • true: tampered
• get_StatusLowBattery: (optional) (push support) offset and bit to battery low detection. (Home app does not inform with push notification) S7 type Bool e.g. 55.3 for

config.json Example

Note: The example is just an example it contains also some optional settings. For testing purposes all accessories are set to one DB.

{
  "bridge": {
    "name": "Homebridge DEMO",
    "username": "0E:54:47:36:82:26",
    "port": 52609,
    "pin": "031-55-155"
  },
  "accessories": [],
  "platforms": [
    {
      "name": "Config",
      "port": 8888,
      "platform": "config"
    },
    {
      "platform": "PLC",
      "ip": "10.10.10.32",
      "rack": 0,
      "slot": 2,
      "communicationOP": false,
      "enablePolling": true,
      "defaultPollInterval": 15,
      "distributePolling": true,
      "enablePush": true,
      "enableControl": true,
      "port": 8888,
      "accessories": [
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_LightBulb",
          "name": "LightBulb0",
          "manufacturer": "normal light bulb",
          "enablePolling": true,
          "db": 12,
          "get_On": 0.0,
          "set_On": 0.1,
          "set_Off": 0.2
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_LightBulb",
          "name": "LightBulb1",
          "manufacturer": "with dim function",
          "enablePolling": true,
          "db": 12,
          "get_On": 2.0,
          "set_On": 2.1,
          "set_Off": 2.2,
          "get_Brightness": 1,
          "set_Brightness": 1
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_LightBulb",
          "name": "LightBulb2",
          "manufacturer": "single bit for on/off",
          "enablePolling": true,
          "db": 12,
          "get_On": 2.3,
          "set_On": 2.3
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_Outlet",
          "name": "Outlet",
          "enablePolling": true,
          "db": 12,
          "get_On": 2.4,
          "set_On": 2.5
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_Switch",
          "name": "Switch",
          "enablePolling": true,
          "db": 12,
          "get_On": 2.6,
          "set_On": 2.7,
          "set_Off": 3.0
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_TemperatureSensor",
          "name": "Temperature",
          "db": 12,
          "get_CurrentTemperature": 4,
          "enablePolling": true,
          "pollInterval": 60
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_HumiditySensor",
          "name": "Humidity",
          "db": 12,
          "get_CurrentRelativeHumidity": 8,
          "enablePolling": true,
          "pollInterval": 120
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_Thermostat",
          "name": "Thermostat",
          "manufacturer": "ground floor",
          "db": 12,
          "enablePolling": true,
          "get_CurrentTemperature": 12,
          "get_TargetTemperature": 16,
          "set_TargetTemperature": 16,
          "get_CurrentHeatingCoolingState": 20
          "mapSetTargetHeatingCoolingState": [
              0,
              1,
              0,
              3
          ],
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_WindowCovering",
          "name": "Blind",
          "manufacturer": "ground floor",
          "db": 12,
          "invertPosition": false,
          "adaptivePolling": true,
          "adaptivePollingInterval": 1,
          "enablePolling": true,
          "pollInterval": 180,
          "get_CurrentPosition": 21,
          "get_TargetPosition": 22,
          "set_TargetPosition": 1
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_Window",
          "name": "Window",
          "manufacturer": "ground floor",
          "enablePolling": true,
          "pollInterval": 60,
          "db": 12,
          "get_CurrentPosition": 23,
          "mapGetCurrentPosition": [
              0,
              25,
              100
          ]
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_Door",
          "name": "Door",
          "manufacturer": "ground floor",
          "enablePolling": true,
          "pollInterval": 10,
          "db": 12,
          "get_CurrentPosition": 24,
          "mapGetCurrentPosition": [
              0,
              100
          ]
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_OccupancySensor",
          "name": "Presence",
          "enablePolling": true,
          "db": 12,
          "get_OccupancyDetected": 25.0
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_MotionSensor",
          "name": "Motion",
          "enablePolling": true,
          "db": 12,
          "get_MotionDetected": 25.1
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_ContactSensor",
          "name": "ContactSensor",
          "enablePolling": true,
          "pollInterval": 5,
          "db": 12,
          "get_ContactSensorState": 25.2
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_LeakSensor",
          "name": "LeakSensor",
          "enablePolling": true
          "pollInterval": 5,
          "db": 12,
          "get_LeakDetected": 25.3,
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_Faucet",
          "name": "Faucet",
          "enablePolling": true,
          "db": 12,
          "get_Active": 28.0,
          "set_Active": 28.0
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_Valve",
          "name": "Valve",
          "db": 12,
          "enablePolling": true,
          "ValveType": 2,
          "get_Active": 28.1,
          "set_Active": 28.1,
          "get_SetDuration": 30,
          "set_SetDuration": 30,
          "get_RemainingDuration": 34
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_SecuritySystem",
          "name": "SecuritySystem",
          "db": 12,
          "enablePolling": true,
          "pollInterval": 60,
          "get_SecuritySystemCurrentState": 26,
          "set_SecuritySystemTargetState": 27,
          "get_SecuritySystemTargetState": 27,
          "mapGetSecuritySystemCurrentState": [
              3,
              1,
              4
          ],
          "mapGetSecuritySystemTargetState": [
              3,
              1
          ]
          "mapSetSecuritySystemTargetState": [
              1,
              1,
              1,
              0
          ]

        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_StatelessProgrammableSwitch",
          "name": "Stateless Switch",
          "enablePolling": true,
          "pollInterval": 10,
          "db": 12,
          "isEvent": 29.2,
          "get_ProgrammableSwitchEvent": 38
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_Doorbell",
          "name": "Doorbell",
          "enablePolling": true,
          "pollInterval": 10,
          "db": 12,
          "isEvent": 29.2,
          "get_ProgrammableSwitchEvent": 38
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_LockMechanism",
          "name": "Lock",
          "db": 12,
          "enablePolling": true,
          "get_LockCurrentState": 39,
          "get_LockTargetState": 40,
          "set_LockTargetState": 40
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_LockMechanismBool",
          "name": "LockBool",
          "db": 12,
          "enablePolling": true,
          "get_LockCurrentState": 41.0,
          "get_LockTargetState": 41.1,
          "set_LockTargetState": 41.1
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_GarageDoorOpener",
          "name": "GarageDoor",
          "db": 12,
          "enablePolling": true,
          "get_ObstructionDetected": 41.2,
          "get_CurrentDoorState": 42,
          "get_TargetDoorState": 43,
          "set_TargetDoorState": 43,
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_SmokeSensor",
          "name": "SmokeSensor",
          "db": 12,
          "enablePolling": true,
          "get_SmokeDetected": 44.0,
          "get_StatusTampered": 44.1,
          "get_StatusLowBattery": 44.2
        },
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_Fan",
          "name": "Fan",
          "manufacturer": "Test",
          "db": 12,
          "set_Active": 44.3,
          "get_Active": 44.3,
          "get_RotationDirection": 45,
          "set_RotationDirection": 45,
          "get_RotationSpeed": 46,
          "set_RotationSpeed": 46,
          "get_CurrentFanState": 47,
          "get_TargetFanState": 48,
          "set_TargetFanState": 48,
          "enablePolling": true
        },
        {
            "accessory": "PLC_LightSensor",
            "name": "LightSensor",
            "db": 12,
            "enablePolling": true,
            "get_CurrentAmbientLightLevel": 50,
            "pollInterval": 180
        },
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Update of values

The home app does not regularly poll for updates of values. Only when switching rooms or close/open the app the actual values are requested. This behavior is even the case when a AppleTV or HomePod is configured as control center. There are three possible ways to workaround this.

1. That's ok for you
2. You enable the polling mode
3. You enable the push mode and instrument your PLC code to send the values

Poll values form PLC by homebridge-PLC plugin

To enable this you have to set "enablePolling": true; platform level and on each individual accessory with individual interval in seconds "enablePolling": true, "pollInterval": 10,

Example to poll the contact sensor state every 10 seconds:

{
  "platforms": [
      {
      "platform": "PLC",
      "ip": "10.10.10.32",
      "rack": 0,
      "slot": 2,
      "enablePolling": true,
      "accessories": [
        {
          "accessory": "PLC_ContactSensor",
          "name": "ContactSensor",
          "enablePolling": true,
          "pollInterval": 10,
          "db": 12,
          "get_ContactSensorState": 25.2
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Push values from PLC to homebridge-plc plugin

It possible to send updates of values directly from the plc to the homebridge-plc plugin. This is especially useful when you want notifications form your home app about open/close of doors or just a faster response e.g. with PLC_StatelessProgrammableSwitch. To enable this you have to set "enablePush": true, platform level and optional the port.

The push takes place via an http request to the configured port with the keyword "push". In order to avoid that additional configurations to be shared between the PLC and the homebrige-plc-Plugin, the interface is kept very simple. The interface that the PLC has to use consists only of the keyword 'push', the database number 'db', the address within the db 'offset' and the value 'value'. This allows to on the PLC to create a simple interface to push changed values to the homebridge-plc plugin e.g. I created a FC with just one input of type ANY to push all kind of values.

The value is assigned to all matching ('db' and 'offset') get_* accessory configurations. All information is transmitted within the URL and in decimal. Parameters that supports push are marked with [push] in the description.

It's also possible to forward all push where no matching accessory no matches the db configuration to another instance of homebridge-plc see parameter forward.

For example the push from the PLC is done as 'http://homebridgeIp:8888/?push&db=1014&offset=1&value=3' With the following configuration:

{
  "platforms": [
      {
      "platform": "PLC",
      "ip": "10.10.10.32",
      "rack": 0,
      "slot": 2,
      "enablePush": true,
      "accessories": [
        {
            "accessory": "PLC_SecuritySystem",
            "name": "AlarmSystem",
            "db": 1014,
            "get_SecuritySystemCurrentState": 1,
            "set_SecuritySystemTargetState": 1,
            "get_SecuritySystemTargetState": 1
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

The value '3' disarmed will be used for both for 'get_SecuritySystemCurrentState' as well as 'get_SecuritySystemTargetState'.

The Request has to be done as HTTP PUT or GET operation. There will be no logging when doing a PUT operation while there will be detailed output when during a GET operation. This in especially intended for testing with the browser as the browser performs a GET operation per default.

Format

Example for float values when trigger from browser:

http://homebridgeIp:8888/?push&db=3&offset=22&value=12.5

Example for bool values when trigger from browser

http://homebridgeIp:8888/?push&db=5&offset=5.1&value=1

Example for byte values when trigger from browser

http://homebridgeIp:8888/?push&db=2&offset=3&value=255

NOTE: Chrome/Edge does at minimum two requests with different parameters resulting in some error messages. I recommend Talend API Tester - Free Edition

Control of PLC accessories

It´s also possible to control PLC accessories via HTTP PUT or GET operation. This might be useful for integration into other automation systems. To enable this you have to set "enableControl": true, platform level and optional the port.

NOTE: It is currently not possible to query the current state

The interface that the PLC operates consists only of the keyword 'control', the database number 'db', the address within the db 'offset' and the value 'value'. The value is assigned to the matching ('db' and 'offset') set_* accessory configurations. All configurations that are supported are marked with (control support) in the description.

For accessories with separate on/off configurations e.g. PLC_LightBulb set_On/set_Off the set_On or PLC_LockMechanismBool set_Secured/set_Unsecured the set_Secured has to be used. With 1 for on and 0 for off.

All information is transmitted within the URL and in decimal.

It's also possible to forward all control requests where no matching accessory no matches the db configuration to another instance of homebridge-plc see parameter forward.

**NOTE: Options like invert*, mapGet* and mapSet* are not affecting the control interface. In example for PLC_Window is the value 0: closed and 100: open regardless if invertPosition is set or not.

The Request has to be done as HTTP PUT or GET operation. There will be no logging when doing a PUT operation while there will be detailed output when during a GET operation. This in especially intended for testing with the browser as the browser performs a GET operation per default.

Format

Example to switch a light bulb from browser. Lets say the light bulb has the following config:

"platforms": [ { "platform": "PLC", "ip": "10.10.10.32", "rack": 0, "slot": 2, "enableControl": true, "accessories": [ { "accessory": "PLC_LightBulb", "name": "Light ", "db": 6096, "set_On": 1.1, "set_Off": 1.0, "get_On": 0.0 } ] } ]

Use this to switch the light bulb on from browser:

http://homebridgeIp:8888/?control&db=6096&offset=1.1&value=1

Use this to switch the light bulb off from browser:

http://homebridgeIp:8888/?control&db=6096&offset=1.1&value=0

NOTE: Chrome/Edge does at minimum two requests with different parameters resulting in some error messages. I recommend Talend API Tester - Free Edition

Test & Release

Local test

The easiest is to open the terminal from homebridge delete the index.js file of this plugin, open nano and past in the new content. Afterwards the Homebridge can be restarted. The delete and open of hte index.js file can be done by the following command line.

rm node_modules/homebridge-plc/index.js && nano node_modules/homebridge-plc/index.js

Publish npm package

npm publish --access public