thermostat

• github.com/sdague/thermostat.rb

DESCRIPTION:

Thermostat.rb is an attempt to build an easy to use ruby api around the web services provided by the Proliphix line of network thermostats. Their API is documented at www.proliphix.com/Documentation.aspx.

The code is tested on the NT20e unit, which is what I own. It should react that same across all their network accessible units.

FEATURES/PROBLEMS:

Note: It wrote the base module over a year ago, and am now starting to more actively use it in a new project, so interfaces may change to make the api easier to use.

Important notices from the manual:

**Limitations on the Frequency of Operations**

While the device can handle numerous back to back requests, it is advisable to not sustain an operation frequency higher than 1 request per 60 second period for a substantial amount of time. In other words, sustained polling of the device should not exceed a few requests per minute. A prolonged burst of requests higher than 1 request per 60 second period may degrade the main function of the thermostat. Also, if one is making a PIB set and wishes to observe a reaction from the device, it is advisable to wait for at least 1 second between the set request and subsequent get request.

SYNOPSIS:

FIX (code sample of usage)

REQUIREMENTS:

INSTALL:

sudo gem install thermostat

LICENSE:

(The MIT License)

Copyright © 2010 Sean Dague

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