Rule engine new features

The PowerManage 4.18 update implements the following new features for the rule engine:

• Multiple actions per rule
• Action delay
• Support for new devices

The following table shows an example of new features implementation.

Trigger event	Door unlocked
Condition	Away
Actions	DELAY: immediate. Disarm system DELAY: immediate. Turn ON entrance light DELAY: 20 seconds. Turn OFF entrance light

Multiple actions per rule

You can set up multiple actions for each rule: when the trigger and condition set for the rule occur, the rule performs the set actions in the established order.

Action delay

You can set a delay for the action to execute after the trigger and condition become true.

Support for new devices

Added support for new devices with new trigger events and actions.

For example, the following table shows new events and actions related to the thermostat.

Device	Trigger events	Conditions	Actions
Thermostat	Temperature	Cool temperature Heat temperature	Set fan mode