Visonic Powermax and Powermaster Component

[pocket (Rob)]

@davesmeghead

I can do, do you have a preference on xml file name, format and file location? There are 2 numbers in each event “current” and “total”. When current==1 I can create a file and then when current==total I can close it. I could then generate a single event in HA when the file is closed.

Well, I have no immediate need; it was a suggestion for @barsamgr’s request.

For the format, I’d have to look at examples of the RSS files I’ve been using for an ecobee feed. I’ve been using two HA components: the Freedparser integration and the the List Card plugin.

https://community.home-assistant.io/t/lovelace-rss-feed-parser-plugin-list-card/64637/

In the meantime, here’s a link to a format template:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS#Example

I’m guessing the feed can be a local file. The location would be something like “/www/community/visonic/rss/file_name.xls” which would be referenced as “/local/community/visonic/rss/file_name.xls”.

Is the www directory exposed to the network via a non-routable local IP address (e.g. 172.x.x.x)? If so, a browser with an RSS add-on might be an easier and more elegant way to view the data. The Firefox add-on I use, Feedbro, keeps a running history of the feed, although I’ve been using the ATOM formatted content. I’m not sure RSS can do that by design, or if it’s a feature of the add-on.

The RSS card would still need to reload the file though.

I’m not sure what triggers a reload, but there is a mechanism for it. New content automatically replaces the last feed content, but the referenced URL for Feedparser and Feedbro is static.