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[Solved] Error: Command timeout
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at _ClientAPI._commandTimeout (http://192.168.1.100:8111/client/ClientAPI.js:807:179 Seeing this randomly when returning to open browser tab after being away awhile. Once, maybe twice a day. "What did you do to trigger it?" Literally nothing, just walked away and returned and there it was. Actions taken in reasonably close proximity to this particular instance of it popping up: I'd restarted the MSR container in Portainer. I'll try to grab some logs here shortly.
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[MSR] Feature request: For Each action on arrays/groups
therealdbT
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Issue with MSR UI becoming unresponsive
S
I'm having an issue with MSR's UI being very unresponsive. It started happening a couple days ago and I didn't make any changes that would have caused this except adding some meross lan devices in HA. When I go into an entity action and use the search functionality, it usually will start filtering and then get to a place after a few letters are entered where it will take 30 seconds or more (sometimes minutes) for the UI to show what I am typing. During this time MSR ui is completely unresponsive. I've tried multiple browsers and multiple computers. HA and MSR are both deployed in docker. I have run HTOP on the host and when the problem happens there are no CPU/Memory spikes at all. From a functionality standpoint MSR is working perfectly. This seems to be an UI issue only. Do i need to ditch Docker and run MSR on a Proxmox VM? I have both stand alone Docker and Proxmox environments. I dont mind doing that I just want to be able to use the UI again... Installation method Home Assistant Container Core 2025.7.3 Frontend 20250702.3 nothing crazy in the logs except some openweather map stuff that doesn't make any sense as it is working fine in MSR Any help would be greatly appreciated Reactor latest-25328-b2ed1365 app 25328 configuration from /var/reactor/config NODE_PATH /opt/reactor:/opt/reactor/node_modules [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.843Z <app:null> Reactor build latest-25328-b2ed1365 starting on v24.11.1 /usr/local/bin/node [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.844Z <app:null> Process ID 1 user/group 0/0; docker; platform linux/x64 #161-Ubuntu SMP Tue Jul 22 14:25:40 UTC 2025; locale (undefined) [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.844Z <app:null> Basedir /opt/reactor; data in /var/reactor/storage [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.844Z <app:null> NODE_PATH=/opt/reactor:/opt/reactor/node_modules [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.865Z <app:null> Resolved timezone=America/New_York, environment TZ=America/New_York; offset minutes from UTC=-300 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.867Z <default:null> Module i18n v25141 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.867Z <app:null> Configured locale (undefined); selected locale(s) en-US.UTF-8 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.879Z <app:null> Loaded locale en-US for en-US [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.879Z <app:null> Local date/time using configured timezone and locale formatting is "11/30/2025, 3:01:53 PM" [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.889Z <Structure:null> Module Structure v25326 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.890Z <Capabilities:null> Module Capabilities v24312 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.904Z <Plugin:null> Module Plugin v25141 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.923Z <Timer:null> Module Timer v25279 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.924Z <TimerBroker:null> Module TimerBroker v25314 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.927Z <Entity:null> Module Entity v25251 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.929Z <Controller:null> Module Controller v25253 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.930Z <AlertManager:null> Module AlertManager v25318 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.937Z <default:null> Module Ruleset v25283 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.937Z <default:null> Module Rulesets v25141 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.942Z <GlobalExpression:null> Module GlobalExpression v25258 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.953Z <Predicate:null> Module Predicate v25328 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.956Z <Rule:null> Module Rule v25323 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.958Z <GlobalReaction:null> Module GlobalReaction v25292 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.959Z <Engine:null> Module Engine v25325 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.964Z <httpapi:null> Module httpapi v25328 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.972Z <wsapi:null> Module wsapi v25328 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.994Z <TaskQueue:null> Module TaskQueue 24138 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:53.994Z <VeraController:null> Module VeraController v25141 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:01:54.179Z <HassController:null> Module HassController v25325 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:02:13.797Z <OWMWeatherController:null> Module OWMWeatherController v25268 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:02:13.800Z <SystemController:null> Module SystemController v25323 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:02:13.807Z <MQTTController:null> Module MQTTController v22092 [latest-25328]2025-11-30T20:02:20.630Z <OWMWeatherController:CRIT> FetchError: request to https://api.openweathermap.org/data/2.5/weather?lat=xxxxxxxxxx&lon=-xxxxxxxxx&appid=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx&units=standard&_r=1xxxxxxxxxxxxxxfailed, reason: [-] FetchError: request to https://api.openweathermap.org/data/2.5/weather?lat=xxxxxxxxxxx&lon=-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx&appid=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx&units=standard&_r=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxfailed, reason: at ClientRequest.<anonymous> (/opt/reactor/node_modules/node-fetch/lib/index.js:1501:11) at ClientRequest.emit (node:events:508:28) at ClientRequest.emit (node:domain:489:12) at emitErrorEvent (node:_http_client:108:11) at TLSSocket.socketErrorListener (node:_http_client:575:5) at TLSSocket.emit (node:events:508:28) at TLSSocket.emit (node:domain:489:12) at emitErrorNT (node:internal/streams/destroy:170:8) at emitErrorCloseNT (node:internal/streams/destroy:129:3) at processTicksAndRejections (node:internal/process/task_queues:89:21
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Date/time condition
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Device log?
G
@toggledbits is there a log that will show me what rule is turning on a specific device? I've got a switch that has been kicking on at 2200 ET for several nights now and the reactor.log doesn't have a thing in it that I can see on a device level (it being more rules-based).
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Midnight crossing not working in date/time condition (build 25325)
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Reactor (Multi-System/Multi-Hub) Announcements
toggledbitsT
Build 21228 has been released. Docker images available from DockerHub as usual, and bare-metal packages here. Home Assistant up to version 2021.8.6 supported; the online version of the manual will now state the current supported versions; Fix an error in OWMWeatherController that could cause it to stop updating; Unify the approach to entity filtering on all hub interface classes (controllers); this works for device entities only; it may be extended to other entities later; Improve error detail in messages for EzloController during auth phase; Add isRuleSet() and isRuleEnabled() functions to expressions extensions; Implement set action for lock and passage capabilities (makes them more easily scriptable in some cases); Fix a place in the UI where 24-hour time was not being displayed.
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[Solved] Local expression in Rule does not evaluate as they used to do
CrilleC
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Home Assistant 2025.11.2 and latest-25315
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Notice to Docker + ARM Users (RPi 3/4/5 and others)
toggledbitsT
This post does not apply to users of Intel/AMD-based systems. If you are using a Reactor image tagged latest-amd64 or stable-amd64, then this post does not apply to you. It also does not apply to bare-metal installs; it's for users of docker images on ARM-based systems only (principally Raspberry Pi hosts, but could be others). After January 15, 2026, I will no longer produce the aarch64-tagged docker image for Reactor. The ARM images will be arm64 for 64-bit operating systems, and armv7l for 32-bit operating systems. For those of you running a container from the aarch64 image today, this will be a relatively simple change: you just need to switch the image used for your docker container to a differently-tagged image. If you are using docker-compose, then this is a relatively simple matter of changing the image line in your docker-compose.yaml file and then stopping (docker-compose down) and restarting (docker-compose up -d) your Reactor daemon. But there's a catch... not all of you can safely just switch from the aarch64 image to the arm64 image. And, you can't just trust the output of uname -m, for example, because this exposes the CPU architecture, but not the word size of the OS running on that CPU. For Raspberry Pi systems, the transition to 64-bit operating systems was long (starting in 2016) and not always obvious — although there was a first "official" 64-bit OS for RPis in 2020, it did not become a default recommendation in the Raspberry Pi Imager until 2021, and then that was only the default for Pi 3/4 systems with >4GB RAM; it was 2022 before it was universally recommended for all 64-bit CPUs regardless of RAM size. Depending on when you first imaged your RPi system and what default you may have been offered/chosen, you could today easily have a 64-bit CPU Raspberry Pi running a 32-bit version of the operating system. Upgrades along the way would not change this; changing it to fully 64-bit requires a full reimage of the system. To establish if your OS is 64- or 32-bit, log in to your Pi and run: sudo dpkg-architecture -q DEB_HOST_ARCH. If the response is arm64 or aarch64, then you are running a 64-bit OS and you should use the arm64-tagged image. If it's anything else, you are running a 32-bit OS, and you should use the armv7l-tagged image. pi@rpi4-1:~ $ sudo dpkg-architecture -q DEB_HOST_ARCH armhf pi@rpi4-1:~ $ uname -m aarch64 pi@rpi4-1:~ $ In the example above, the uname command reports that the CPU is 64-bit architecture (aarch64), which is true for the host on which I ran these commands, but the DEB_HOST_ARCH value is armhf, indicating a 32-bit operating system. This system has to use the armv7l-tagged image. Other systems will have their own ways of determining the word size of the running OS. Since the majority of Reactor users running ARM systems are on Raspberry Pis, I am able to supply the above instructions, but if you happen to have a different ARM system, you'll need to do some web searching to figure out how to expose that information. Or, you can just try the arm64 image, and if it doesn't start up, try the armv7l image. Remember to always back up your system before making any changes. For everyone, please make this change as soon as possible, and if you have any trouble finding a working image, please (1) go back to the current aarch64 image; and (2) let me know in this thread along with as much detail about your host system as you can offer (including the output of the dpkg-architecture command mentioned above).
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Requesting a proper ARM64/aarch64 Docker image (Pi 5 support)
M
Hi, I'm in the process of migrating from a Raspberry Pi 4 (ARMv7) to a Raspberry Pi 5 (ARMv8/aarch64), but I’ve run into an issue: there is no proper ARMv8/aarch64 image available. None of the existing images run on the Pi 5 - they all exit immediately with code 139 (segmentation fault), which typically indicates that the binaries inside the image are not compatible with the ARM64/aarch64 architecture used by the Pi 5. Would it be possible to publish a correct ARMv8/aarch64 (linux/arm64) image? Building one should be relatively straightforward using docker buildx with multi-arch support. For example, my own Node.js images are built this way: docker buildx build --push \ -t <localrepo>/<project>:<tag> \ --platform=linux/arm64,linux/amd64 \ --file ./apps/<project>/Dockerfile . This produces both the AMD64 and ARM64/v8 variants automatically. Also, as a side note, it may be best to avoid using Alpine as the base image for the ARM64 build, since musl-based builds often cause compatibility issues and unnecessary headaches. A glibc-based base image (e.g., Debian or Ubuntu) tends to work far more reliably on ARM64, especially for Node.js applications. @toggledbits - tagging you in case you missed this. Thanks, mgvra
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Script action and custom timers
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Sorry to write here without trying, but I’m flying today. Am I correct if i say that script action with alarm() makes it possible to execute a reaction in a given interval, lets say 15 seconds or 3.5 minutes? That sounds amazing, since I’ve used weird tricks, including a custom controller, just to do this.
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Help resolve change in behaviour post update
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Reactor w/HA 2025.11 error on set_datetime service call setting only time
CrilleC
@toggledbits Do you know if this is related to that PR or is it a change they made in 2025.11.1? [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.319Z <HassController:INFO> HassController#hass perform x_hass_input_datetime.set_datetime on Entity#hass>input_datetime_vvb_dag with { "time": "10:45" } [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.320Z <HassController:INFO> HassController#hass: sending payload for x_hass_input_datetime.set_datetime on Entity#hass>input_datetime_vvb_dag action: { "type": "call_service", "service_data": { "date": (null), "time": "10:45", "datetime": (null), "timestamp": (null) }, "domain": "input_datetime", "service": "set_datetime", "target": { "entity_id": "input_datetime.vvb_dag" } } [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.321Z <HassController:ERR> HassController#hass request 1762866984320<2025-11-11 14:16:24> (call_service) failed: [Error] Not a parseable type for dictionary value @ data['date'] [-] [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.321Z <HassController:WARN> HassController#hass action x_hass_input_datetime.set_datetime({ "time": "10:45" }) on Entity#hass>input_datetime_vvb_dag failed! [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.321Z <HassController:INFO> Service call payload: {"type":"call_service","service_data":{"date":null,"time":"10:45","datetime":null,"timestamp":null},"domain":"input_datetime","service":"set_datetime","target":{"entity_id":"input_datetime.vvb_dag"},"id":1762866984320} [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.322Z <HassController:INFO> Service data: {"fields":{"date":{"example":"\"2019-04-20\"","selector":{"text":{"multiline":false,"multiple":false}}},"time":{"example":"\"05:04:20\"","selector":{"time":{}}},"datetime":{"example":"\"2019-04-20 05:04:20\"","selector":{"text":{"multiline":false,"multiple":false}}},"timestamp":{"selector":{"number":{"min":0,"max":9223372036854776000,"mode":"box","step":1}}}},"target":{"entity":[{"domain":["input_datetime"]}]}} [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.322Z <Engine:ERR> Engine#1 reaction rule-mgb8pfhs:S step 0 perform x_hass_input_datetime.set_datetime failed: [Error] Not a parseable type for dictionary value @ data['date'] [-] [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.322Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 action args: { "time": "10:45" } [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.322Z <Engine:INFO> Resuming reaction Sätt Schema VVB i Home Assistant<AKTIV> (rule-mgb8pfhs:S) from step 1 [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.323Z <HassController:INFO> HassController#hass perform x_hass_input_datetime.set_datetime on Entity#hass>input_datetime_vvb_natt with { "time": "03:00", "timestamp": 0 } [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.323Z <HassController:INFO> HassController#hass: sending payload for x_hass_input_datetime.set_datetime on Entity#hass>input_datetime_vvb_natt action: { "type": "call_service", "service_data": { "date": (null), "time": "03:00", "datetime": (null), "timestamp": 0 }, "domain": "input_datetime", "service": "set_datetime", "target": { "entity_id": "input_datetime.vvb_natt" } } [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.324Z <HassController:ERR> HassController#hass request 1762866984323<2025-11-11 14:16:24> (call_service) failed: [Error] Not a parseable type for dictionary value @ data['date'] [-] [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.324Z <HassController:WARN> HassController#hass action x_hass_input_datetime.set_datetime({ "time": "03:00", "timestamp": 0 }) on Entity#hass>input_datetime_vvb_natt failed! [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.324Z <HassController:INFO> Service call payload: {"type":"call_service","service_data":{"date":null,"time":"03:00","datetime":null,"timestamp":0},"domain":"input_datetime","service":"set_datetime","target":{"entity_id":"input_datetime.vvb_natt"},"id":1762866984323} [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.324Z <HassController:INFO> Service data: {"fields":{"date":{"example":"\"2019-04-20\"","selector":{"text":{"multiline":false,"multiple":false}}},"time":{"example":"\"05:04:20\"","selector":{"time":{}}},"datetime":{"example":"\"2019-04-20 05:04:20\"","selector":{"text":{"multiline":false,"multiple":false}}},"timestamp":{"selector":{"number":{"min":0,"max":9223372036854776000,"mode":"box","step":1}}}},"target":{"entity":[{"domain":["input_datetime"]}]}} [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.324Z <Engine:ERR> Engine#1 reaction rule-mgb8pfhs:S step 1 perform x_hass_input_datetime.set_datetime failed: [Error] Not a parseable type for dictionary value @ data['date'] [-] [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.324Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 action args: { "time": "03:00", "timestamp": 0 } [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.325Z <Engine:INFO> Resuming reaction Sätt Schema VVB i Home Assistant<AKTIV> (rule-mgb8pfhs:S) from step 2 [latest-25310]2025-11-11T13:16:24.325Z <Engine:INFO> Sätt Schema VVB i Home Assistant<AKTIV> all actions completed.
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Reactor Version 25310 : Office Light control via rule in reactor no longer working since last update.
P
Hello, I currently have an office light (connected via a Leviton Zwave Dimmer switch) controlled from a Gen5 Aeotech Zwave switch installed on my Synology 720+ NAS. I run HA(2025.11.10) in a virtual machine from my NAS and Reactor on the container manager of the same NAS. Prior to updating to 25304 the rule I had set to turn the light on to a specific dimming value worked correctly. Now the rule appears to follow the decision tree, however the reaction does not trigger setting the dimming or turning on the office light? Strangely I can still turn the light on and off as well as dim it directly from HASS..? I have tried using the ''try this action'' button in the rules reaction setting and it will not control the light and does not throw an error flagÉ Please help, P.S Reactor has been rock steady for me over the last few years and I'm a big fan of this solution.
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[Solved] alarm() in global expression throws error in log.

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  • CrilleC Offline
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    Crille
    wrote last edited by
    #12

    I downloaded it again, re-applied and restarted.
    Changed entity to eliminate any issues with my x_mqtt entity but same behavior and this is whats logged at Engine level 4

    [latest-25310]2025-11-07T15:19:15.932Z <Engine:CRIT> ReferenceError: alarm() can only be used in global expressions [-]
    ReferenceError: alarm() can only be used in global expressions
        at /home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1455:23
        at _run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1704:34)
        at /home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1426:29
        at Array.forEach (<anonymous>)
        at _run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1425:28)
        at Object.run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1855:24)
        at Engine._eval_expr (/home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1170:141)
        at Engine._expr_dependency (/home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1555:82)
        at /home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/MessageBus.js:114:195
        at Array.forEach (<anonymous>)
    [latest-25310]2025-11-07T15:19:16.861Z <Engine:CRIT> Engine#1 alarmTest alarm() tick
    [latest-25310]2025-11-07T15:19:16.861Z <Engine:CRIT> Engine#1 alarm(0) -- cancelling alarmTest timer
    [latest-25310]2025-11-07T15:19:16.862Z <Engine:CRIT> Engine#1 alarm() scheduled alarmTest tick for 1762528771862<2025-11-07 16:19:31> = now 1762528756862<2025-11-07 16:19:16> + delay 15000
    [latest-25310]2025-11-07T15:19:21.817Z <Engine:ERR> Engine#1: error evaluating expression alarmTest: [ReferenceError] alarm() can only be used in global expressions [-]
    [latest-25310]2025-11-07T15:19:21.817Z <Engine:ERR> Engine#1: expression: alarm(0),
    alarm(15),
    getEntity( "hass>sensor_momentary_active_import" ).attributes.string_sensor.value
    [latest-25310]2025-11-07T15:19:21.817Z <Engine:CRIT> ReferenceError: alarm() can only be used in global expressions [-]
    ReferenceError: alarm() can only be used in global expressions
        at /home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1455:23
        at _run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1704:34)
        at /home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1426:29
        at Array.forEach (<anonymous>)
        at _run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1425:28)
        at Object.run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1855:24)
        at Engine._eval_expr (/home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1170:141)
        at Engine._expr_dependency (/home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1555:82)
        at /home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/MessageBus.js:114:195
        at Array.forEach (<anonymous>)
    [latest-25310]2025-11-07T15:19:21.823Z <Engine:ERR> Engine#1: error evaluating expression alarmTest: [ReferenceError] alarm() can only be used in global expressions [-]
    [latest-25310]2025-11-07T15:19:21.823Z <Engine:ERR> Engine#1: expression: alarm(0),
    alarm(15),
    getEntity( "hass>sensor_momentary_active_import" ).attributes.string_sensor.value
    [latest-25310]2025-11-07T15:19:21.824Z <Engine:CRIT> ReferenceError: alarm() can only be used in global expressions [-]
    ReferenceError: alarm() can only be used in global expressions
        at /home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1455:23
        at _run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1704:34)
        at /home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1426:29
        at Array.forEach (<anonymous>)
        at _run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1425:28)
        at Object.run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1855:24)
        at Engine._eval_expr (/home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1170:141)
        at Engine._expr_dependency (/home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1555:82)
        at /home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/MessageBus.js:114:195
        at Array.forEach (<anonymous>)
    [latest-25310]2025-11-07T15:19:21.827Z <Engine:ERR> Engine#1: error evaluating expression alarmTest: [ReferenceError] alarm() can only be used in global expressions [-]
    [latest-25310]2025-11-07T15:19:21.827Z <Engine:ERR> Engine#1: expression: alarm(0),
    alarm(15)...
    

    Tried Engine log level 5 but was to much for me to handle 🙂 I tested the same expression in a new variable but it produced the same error.
    No related errors in the startup sequence of the log either.

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    • toggledbitsT Offline
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      toggledbits
      wrote last edited by toggledbits
      #13

      Can you show the log starting with "expression alarmTest has changed" (context before the error message)?

      Author of Multi-system Reactor and Reactor, DelayLight, Switchboard, and about a dozen other plugins that run on Vera and openLuup.

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      • CrilleC Offline
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        Crille
        wrote last edited by
        #14

        Unfortunately that's long gone by testing level 5 but before that the expression was the simple string "hello" so there were only rule related log entries before it. I can reproduce it if you want though...

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        • toggledbitsT Offline
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          toggledbits
          wrote last edited by
          #15

          Yes, please reproduce. Level 4 is fine. You can also set gvar_debug: true in the engine config section -- that will be verbose but a lot less verbose than level 5.

          Author of Multi-system Reactor and Reactor, DelayLight, Switchboard, and about a dozen other plugins that run on Vera and openLuup.

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            Crille
            wrote last edited by
            #16
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:41.926Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 expr alertElmatare result changed=false, was false now false
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:41.926Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 evaluating global poolHeat expression do 
              selling = getEntity( "virtual>time_series_selling" ).attributes.power_sensor.value,
              buying = getEntity( "mosquitto-mqtt>smartmeter" ).attributes.x_momentary_active_import.value,
              rule = isRuleSet("rule-l3wyah83"),
            case
              when selling >= 1.8 : bool(true)
              when buying < 0.8 and rule : bool(true)
              when poolHeatTrigger == "on" : bool(true)
              else bool(false)
            end
            done source global
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:41.926Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 global expression poolHeat old value=false
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:41.926Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 evaluation context { "__lvar": { "MAXINT": 9007199254740991, "MININT": -9007199254740991, "MAXFLOAT": 1.7976931348623157e+308, "MINFLOAT": 5e-324, "testHere": "test", "chargeAmps": 16, "poolHeat": false, "poolHeatTrigger": "auto", "Växthuset": { "LYWSD03aa6def": { "x_mqtt_device": { "online": true, "templates": Array(1) ["tasmota_sensor_lyw"] }, "temperature_sensor": { "value": 7.3, "units": "C" }, "humidity_sensor": { "value": 96, "units": "%" }, "battery_power": { "level": 0.75, "since": 1762532173549, "alert_level": 0.5 }, "reactor_entity": {  } }, "Flora1": { "x_mqtt_device": { "online": true, "templates": Array(1) ["my_tasmota_sensor_flora"] }, "temperature_sensor": { "value": 10.3, "units": "C" }, "light_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": "lux" }, "humidity_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": "%" }, "value_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": (null) }, "reactor_entity": {  } }, "Flora1_Lux": 0.0001, "Flora2": { "x_mqtt_device": { "online": true, "templates": Array(1) ["my_tasmota_sensor_flora"] }, "temperature_sensor": { "value": 8.4, "units": "C" }, "light_sensor": { "value": 618, "units": "lux" }, "humidity_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": "%" }, "value_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": (null) }, "reactor_entity": {  } }, "Flora2_Lux": 618 }, "Medeltemp": 8.67, "Luftfuktighet": 1.1162790697674418, "EzloDevicesNotResponding": Array(0) [], "prevEzloDevicesNotResponding": Array(0) [], "VeraDevicesNotResponding": Array(0) [], "openLuupWasDown": "No", "Charging": false, "ReactorRestarted": false, "HumOutdoor": 86, "TempOutdoor": 8.82, "Självförsörjande": 0, "Elpris": 178.405, "restartCameraRTSP": false, "lovVecka": false, "VVBsellingHigh": false, "HassElpriser": { "buy_sek": 1.86, "sell_sek": 1.53 }, "chargeNow": false, "alertBLE": true, "ElpriserMedelMedian": "Idag:86/87, Imorgon:78/65", "ChargingPaused": false, "alertElmatare": false, "functions": "Global functions", "functionsDEV": "Global functions", "alarmTest": "hello" }, "__depth": 0, "__tag": "$global", "__func": { "_compare": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?)], "fileRead": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?)], "fileWrite": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?,?)], "fileExists": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "dumpVars": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "strftime": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "format": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "geodist": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "_assign": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?)], "getEntity": [Function _0x498020 (?,?)], "entity": [Function _0x498020 (?,?)], "$": [Function _0x498020 (?,?)], "matchEntities": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "groupMembers": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "performAction": [Function _0x498020 (?,?,?,?)], "perform": [Function _0x498020 (?,?,?,?)], "getRule": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "isRuleSet": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "isRuleEnabled": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "alarm": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getPrices": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getSlots": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "cheapestHours": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "VVBdayRange": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getChargingTime": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getPricesOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "SlotsOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "cheapestHoursOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getChargingTimeOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)] }, "__global": { "__lvar": (seen=.__lvar), "__depth": 0, "__tag": "$global", "__func": (seen=.__func), "__global": (seen=.__global), "__tree": Array(1) ["poolHeat"], "__suppress_dependencies": true }, "__tree": (seen=.__global.__tree), "__suppress_dependencies": true }
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:41.926Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 expr poolHeat result changed=false, was false now false
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:42.411Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 evaluating global Självförsörjande expression int(getEntity( "vera>device_56" ).attributes.x_vera_svc_micasaverde_com_GenericSensor1.self_sufficient) source global
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:42.412Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 global expression Självförsörjande old value=0
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:42.412Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 evaluation context { "__lvar": { "MAXINT": 9007199254740991, "MININT": -9007199254740991, "MAXFLOAT": 1.7976931348623157e+308, "MINFLOAT": 5e-324, "testHere": "test", "chargeAmps": 16, "poolHeat": false, "poolHeatTrigger": "auto", "Växthuset": { "LYWSD03aa6def": { "x_mqtt_device": { "online": true, "templates": Array(1) ["tasmota_sensor_lyw"] }, "temperature_sensor": { "value": 7.3, "units": "C" }, "humidity_sensor": { "value": 96, "units": "%" }, "battery_power": { "level": 0.75, "since": 1762532173549, "alert_level": 0.5 }, "reactor_entity": {  } }, "Flora1": { "x_mqtt_device": { "online": true, "templates": Array(1) ["my_tasmota_sensor_flora"] }, "temperature_sensor": { "value": 10.3, "units": "C" }, "light_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": "lux" }, "humidity_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": "%" }, "value_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": (null) }, "reactor_entity": {  } }, "Flora1_Lux": 0.0001, "Flora2": { "x_mqtt_device": { "online": true, "templates": Array(1) ["my_tasmota_sensor_flora"] }, "temperature_sensor": { "value": 8.4, "units": "C" }, "light_sensor": { "value": 618, "units": "lux" }, "humidity_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": "%" }, "value_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": (null) }, "reactor_entity": {  } }, "Flora2_Lux": 618 }, "Medeltemp": 8.67, "Luftfuktighet": 1.1162790697674418, "EzloDevicesNotResponding": Array(0) [], "prevEzloDevicesNotResponding": Array(0) [], "VeraDevicesNotResponding": Array(0) [], "openLuupWasDown": "No", "Charging": false, "ReactorRestarted": false, "HumOutdoor": 86, "TempOutdoor": 8.82, "Självförsörjande": 0, "Elpris": 178.405, "restartCameraRTSP": false, "lovVecka": false, "VVBsellingHigh": false, "HassElpriser": { "buy_sek": 1.86, "sell_sek": 1.53 }, "chargeNow": false, "alertBLE": true, "ElpriserMedelMedian": "Idag:86/87, Imorgon:78/65", "ChargingPaused": false, "alertElmatare": false, "functions": "Global functions", "functionsDEV": "Global functions", "alarmTest": "hello" }, "__depth": 0, "__tag": "$global", "__func": { "_compare": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?)], "fileRead": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?)], "fileWrite": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?,?)], "fileExists": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "dumpVars": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "strftime": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "format": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "geodist": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "_assign": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?)], "getEntity": [Function _0x498020 (?,?)], "entity": [Function _0x498020 (?,?)], "$": [Function _0x498020 (?,?)], "matchEntities": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "groupMembers": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "performAction": [Function _0x498020 (?,?,?,?)], "perform": [Function _0x498020 (?,?,?,?)], "getRule": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "isRuleSet": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "isRuleEnabled": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "alarm": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getPrices": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getSlots": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "cheapestHours": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "VVBdayRange": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getChargingTime": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getPricesOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "SlotsOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "cheapestHoursOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getChargingTimeOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)] }, "__global": { "__lvar": (seen=.__lvar), "__depth": 0, "__tag": "$global", "__func": (seen=.__func), "__global": (seen=.__global), "__tree": Array(1) ["Självförsörjande"], "__suppress_dependencies": true }, "__tree": (seen=.__global.__tree), "__suppress_dependencies": true }
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:42.412Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 expr Självförsörjande result changed=false, was 0 now 0
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:47.368Z <Engine:NOTICE> Engine#1 expression alarmTest has changed
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:47.369Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 _compile_global_expr alarmTest
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:47.369Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 global expression alarmTest refers to: Array(0) []
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:47.369Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 evaluating global alarmTest expression alarm(0),
            alarm(15),
            getEntity( "hass>sensor_momentary_active_import" ).attributes.string_sensor.value source global
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:47.369Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 global expression alarmTest old value=hello
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:47.369Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 evaluation context { "__lvar": { "MAXINT": 9007199254740991, "MININT": -9007199254740991, "MAXFLOAT": 1.7976931348623157e+308, "MINFLOAT": 5e-324, "testHere": "test", "chargeAmps": 16, "poolHeat": false, "poolHeatTrigger": "auto", "Växthuset": { "LYWSD03aa6def": { "x_mqtt_device": { "online": true, "templates": Array(1) ["tasmota_sensor_lyw"] }, "temperature_sensor": { "value": 7.3, "units": "C" }, "humidity_sensor": { "value": 96, "units": "%" }, "battery_power": { "level": 0.75, "since": 1762532173549, "alert_level": 0.5 }, "reactor_entity": {  } }, "Flora1": { "x_mqtt_device": { "online": true, "templates": Array(1) ["my_tasmota_sensor_flora"] }, "temperature_sensor": { "value": 10.3, "units": "C" }, "light_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": "lux" }, "humidity_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": "%" }, "value_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": (null) }, "reactor_entity": {  } }, "Flora1_Lux": 0.0001, "Flora2": { "x_mqtt_device": { "online": true, "templates": Array(1) ["my_tasmota_sensor_flora"] }, "temperature_sensor": { "value": 8.4, "units": "C" }, "light_sensor": { "value": 618, "units": "lux" }, "humidity_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": "%" }, "value_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": (null) }, "reactor_entity": {  } }, "Flora2_Lux": 618 }, "Medeltemp": 8.67, "Luftfuktighet": 1.1162790697674418, "EzloDevicesNotResponding": Array(0) [], "prevEzloDevicesNotResponding": Array(0) [], "VeraDevicesNotResponding": Array(0) [], "openLuupWasDown": "No", "Charging": false, "ReactorRestarted": false, "HumOutdoor": 86, "TempOutdoor": 8.82, "Självförsörjande": 0, "Elpris": 178.405, "restartCameraRTSP": false, "lovVecka": false, "VVBsellingHigh": false, "HassElpriser": { "buy_sek": 1.86, "sell_sek": 1.53 }, "chargeNow": false, "alertBLE": true, "ElpriserMedelMedian": "Idag:86/87, Imorgon:78/65", "ChargingPaused": false, "alertElmatare": false, "functions": "Global functions", "functionsDEV": "Global functions", "alarmTest": "hello" }, "__depth": 0, "__tag": "$global", "__func": { "_compare": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?)], "fileRead": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?)], "fileWrite": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?,?)], "fileExists": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "dumpVars": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "strftime": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "format": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "geodist": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "_assign": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?)], "getEntity": [Function _0x498020 (?,?)], "entity": [Function _0x498020 (?,?)], "$": [Function _0x498020 (?,?)], "matchEntities": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "groupMembers": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "performAction": [Function _0x498020 (?,?,?,?)], "perform": [Function _0x498020 (?,?,?,?)], "getRule": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "isRuleSet": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "isRuleEnabled": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "alarm": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getPrices": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getSlots": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "cheapestHours": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "VVBdayRange": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getChargingTime": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getPricesOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "SlotsOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "cheapestHoursOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getChargingTimeOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)] }, "__global": { "__lvar": (seen=.__lvar), "__depth": 0, "__tag": "$global", "__func": (seen=.__func), "__global": (seen=.__global), "__tree": Array(1) ["alarmTest"] }, "__tree": (seen=.__global.__tree) }
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:47.371Z <Engine:CRIT> Engine#1 alarm(0) -- cancelling alarmTest timer
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:47.371Z <Engine:CRIT> Engine#1 alarm() scheduled alarmTest tick for 1762532222371<2025-11-07 17:17:02> = now 1762532207371<2025-11-07 17:16:47> + delay 15000
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:47.371Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 getEntity evaluating global alarmTest with ValueSensor#hass>sensor_momentary_active_import dependency
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:47.371Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 expr alarmTest result changed=true, was hello now "1.123"
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:47.372Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 notify() expression state change GlobalExpression#alarmTest
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:47.373Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 var alarmTest changed, evaluating dependents {  }
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:47.373Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 update dependencies for alarmTest, which are: Array(0) []
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:47.373Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 expr_tree is now {
              testHere: {},
              chargeAmps: {},
              poolHeat: {},
              poolHeatTrigger: { poolHeat: {} },
              'Växthuset': {},
              Medeltemp: {},
              Luftfuktighet: {},
              EzloDevicesNotResponding: {},
              prevEzloDevicesNotResponding: {},
              VeraDevicesNotResponding: {},
              openLuupWasDown: {},
              Charging: {},
              ReactorRestarted: {},
              HumOutdoor: {},
              TempOutdoor: {},
              'Självförsörjande': {},
              Elpris: {},
              restartCameraRTSP: {},
              lovVecka: {},
              VVBsellingHigh: {},
              HassElpriser: {},
              chargeNow: {},
              alertBLE: {},
              ElpriserMedelMedian: {},
              ChargingPaused: {},
              alertElmatare: {},
              functions: {},
              functionsDEV: {},
              alarmTest: {}
            }
            [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:51.916Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 evaluating global chargeAmps expression do 
            
            

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            • toggledbitsT Offline
              toggledbitsT Offline
              toggledbits
              wrote last edited by
              #17

              No errors now?

              Author of Multi-system Reactor and Reactor, DelayLight, Switchboard, and about a dozen other plugins that run on Vera and openLuup.

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              • CrilleC Offline
                CrilleC Offline
                Crille
                wrote last edited by
                #18

                Oops, sorry. There's a lot going on with other stuff then this is logged.

                [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:51.930Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 global expression poolHeat old value=false
                [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:51.930Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 evaluation context { "__lvar": { "MAXINT": 9007199254740991, "MININT": -9007199254740991, "MAXFLOAT": 1.7976931348623157e+308, "MINFLOAT": 5e-324, "testHere": "test", "chargeAmps": 16, "poolHeat": false, "poolHeatTrigger": "auto", "Växthuset": { "LYWSD03aa6def": { "x_mqtt_device": { "online": true, "templates": Array(1) ["tasmota_sensor_lyw"] }, "temperature_sensor": { "value": 7.3, "units": "C" }, "humidity_sensor": { "value": 96, "units": "%" }, "battery_power": { "level": 0.75, "since": 1762532173549, "alert_level": 0.5 }, "reactor_entity": {  } }, "Flora1": { "x_mqtt_device": { "online": true, "templates": Array(1) ["my_tasmota_sensor_flora"] }, "temperature_sensor": { "value": 10.3, "units": "C" }, "light_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": "lux" }, "humidity_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": "%" }, "value_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": (null) }, "reactor_entity": {  } }, "Flora1_Lux": 0.0001, "Flora2": { "x_mqtt_device": { "online": true, "templates": Array(1) ["my_tasmota_sensor_flora"] }, "temperature_sensor": { "value": 8.4, "units": "C" }, "light_sensor": { "value": 618, "units": "lux" }, "humidity_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": "%" }, "value_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": (null) }, "reactor_entity": {  } }, "Flora2_Lux": 618 }, "Medeltemp": 8.67, "Luftfuktighet": 1.1162790697674418, "EzloDevicesNotResponding": Array(0) [], "prevEzloDevicesNotResponding": Array(0) [], "VeraDevicesNotResponding": Array(0) [], "openLuupWasDown": "No", "Charging": false, "ReactorRestarted": false, "HumOutdoor": 86, "TempOutdoor": 8.82, "Självförsörjande": 0, "Elpris": 178.405, "restartCameraRTSP": false, "lovVecka": false, "VVBsellingHigh": false, "HassElpriser": { "buy_sek": 1.86, "sell_sek": 1.53 }, "chargeNow": false, "alertBLE": true, "ElpriserMedelMedian": "Idag:86/87, Imorgon:78/65", "ChargingPaused": false, "alertElmatare": false, "functions": "Global functions", "functionsDEV": "Global functions", "alarmTest": "1.123" }, "__depth": 0, "__tag": "$global", "__func": { "_compare": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?)], "fileRead": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?)], "fileWrite": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?,?)], "fileExists": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "dumpVars": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "strftime": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "format": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "geodist": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "_assign": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?)], "getEntity": [Function _0x498020 (?,?)], "entity": [Function _0x498020 (?,?)], "$": [Function _0x498020 (?,?)], "matchEntities": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "groupMembers": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "performAction": [Function _0x498020 (?,?,?,?)], "perform": [Function _0x498020 (?,?,?,?)], "getRule": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "isRuleSet": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "isRuleEnabled": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "alarm": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getPrices": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getSlots": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "cheapestHours": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "VVBdayRange": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getChargingTime": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getPricesOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "SlotsOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "cheapestHoursOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getChargingTimeOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)] }, "__global": { "__lvar": (seen=.__lvar), "__depth": 0, "__tag": "$global", "__func": (seen=.__func), "__global": (seen=.__global), "__alarmhandle": { "alarmTest": Timer(Timer#alarm:alarmTest) }, "__suppress_dependencies": true, "__tree": Array(1) ["poolHeat"] }, "__alarmhandle": (seen=.__global.__alarmhandle), "__suppress_dependencies": true, "__tree": (seen=.__global.__tree) }
                [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:51.930Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 expr poolHeat result changed=false, was false now false
                [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:51.932Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 evaluating global alarmTest expression alarm(0),
                alarm(15),
                getEntity( "hass>sensor_momentary_active_import" ).attributes.string_sensor.value source global
                [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:51.932Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 global expression alarmTest old value="1.123"
                [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:51.932Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 evaluation context { "__lvar": { "MAXINT": 9007199254740991, "MININT": -9007199254740991, "MAXFLOAT": 1.7976931348623157e+308, "MINFLOAT": 5e-324, "testHere": "test", "chargeAmps": 16, "poolHeat": false, "poolHeatTrigger": "auto", "Växthuset": { "LYWSD03aa6def": { "x_mqtt_device": { "online": true, "templates": Array(1) ["tasmota_sensor_lyw"] }, "temperature_sensor": { "value": 7.3, "units": "C" }, "humidity_sensor": { "value": 96, "units": "%" }, "battery_power": { "level": 0.75, "since": 1762532173549, "alert_level": 0.5 }, "reactor_entity": {  } }, "Flora1": { "x_mqtt_device": { "online": true, "templates": Array(1) ["my_tasmota_sensor_flora"] }, "temperature_sensor": { "value": 10.3, "units": "C" }, "light_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": "lux" }, "humidity_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": "%" }, "value_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": (null) }, "reactor_entity": {  } }, "Flora1_Lux": 0.0001, "Flora2": { "x_mqtt_device": { "online": true, "templates": Array(1) ["my_tasmota_sensor_flora"] }, "temperature_sensor": { "value": 8.4, "units": "C" }, "light_sensor": { "value": 618, "units": "lux" }, "humidity_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": "%" }, "value_sensor": { "value": 0, "units": (null) }, "reactor_entity": {  } }, "Flora2_Lux": 618 }, "Medeltemp": 8.67, "Luftfuktighet": 1.1162790697674418, "EzloDevicesNotResponding": Array(0) [], "prevEzloDevicesNotResponding": Array(0) [], "VeraDevicesNotResponding": Array(0) [], "openLuupWasDown": "No", "Charging": false, "ReactorRestarted": false, "HumOutdoor": 86, "TempOutdoor": 8.82, "Självförsörjande": 0, "Elpris": 178.405, "restartCameraRTSP": false, "lovVecka": false, "VVBsellingHigh": false, "HassElpriser": { "buy_sek": 1.86, "sell_sek": 1.53 }, "chargeNow": false, "alertBLE": true, "ElpriserMedelMedian": "Idag:86/87, Imorgon:78/65", "ChargingPaused": false, "alertElmatare": false, "functions": "Global functions", "functionsDEV": "Global functions", "alarmTest": "1.123" }, "__depth": 0, "__tag": "$global", "__func": { "_compare": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?)], "fileRead": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?)], "fileWrite": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?,?)], "fileExists": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "dumpVars": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "strftime": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "format": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "geodist": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "_assign": [Function (anonymous) (?,?,?)], "getEntity": [Function _0x498020 (?,?)], "entity": [Function _0x498020 (?,?)], "$": [Function _0x498020 (?,?)], "matchEntities": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "groupMembers": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "performAction": [Function _0x498020 (?,?,?,?)], "perform": [Function _0x498020 (?,?,?,?)], "getRule": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "isRuleSet": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "isRuleEnabled": [Function (anonymous) (?,?)], "alarm": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getPrices": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getSlots": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "cheapestHours": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "VVBdayRange": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getChargingTime": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getPricesOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "SlotsOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "cheapestHoursOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)], "getChargingTimeOLD": [Function (anonymous) (?)] }, "__global": { "__lvar": (seen=.__lvar), "__depth": 0, "__tag": "$global", "__func": (seen=.__func), "__global": (seen=.__global), "__alarmhandle": { "alarmTest": Timer(Timer#alarm:alarmTest) }, "__suppress_dependencies": true, "__tree": Array(1) ["alarmTest"] }, "__alarmhandle": (seen=.__global.__alarmhandle), "__suppress_dependencies": true, "__tree": (seen=.__global.__tree) }
                [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:51.932Z <Engine:ERR> Engine#1: error evaluating expression alarmTest: [ReferenceError] alarm() can only be used in global expressions [-]
                [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:51.933Z <Engine:ERR> Engine#1: expression: alarm(0),
                alarm(15),
                getEntity( "hass>sensor_momentary_active_import" ).attributes.string_sensor.value
                [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:51.945Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1: path alarmTest->alarmTest
                [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:51.945Z <Engine:CRIT> ReferenceError: alarm() can only be used in global expressions [-]
                ReferenceError: alarm() can only be used in global expressions
                    at /home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1455:23
                    at _run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1704:34)
                    at /home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1426:29
                    at Array.forEach (<anonymous>)
                    at _run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1425:28)
                    at Object.run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1855:24)
                    at Engine._eval_expr (/home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1170:141)
                    at Engine._expr_dependency (/home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1555:82)
                    at /home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/MessageBus.js:114:195
                    at Array.forEach (<anonymous>)
                [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:51.947Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 expr alarmTest result changed=true, was "1.123" now (null)
                [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:51.948Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 notify() expression state change GlobalExpression#alarmTest
                [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:51.948Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 notify() expression state change GlobalExpression#alarmTest
                [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:51.949Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 var alarmTest changed, evaluating dependents {  }
                [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:51.949Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 update dependencies for alarmTest, which are: Array(0) []
                [latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:51.959Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 evaluating global chargeAmps expression do 
                
                
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                  Where else are you using that variable, and how?

                  Author of Multi-system Reactor and Reactor, DelayLight, Switchboard, and about a dozen other plugins that run on Vera and openLuup.

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                    #20

                    Nowhere, strictly to test the function before I put it in production

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                      #21

                      It's not mentioned in a substitution somewhere?

                      Author of Multi-system Reactor and Reactor, DelayLight, Switchboard, and about a dozen other plugins that run on Vera and openLuup.

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                        #22

                        Sorry but no

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                          #23

                          New variable, another entity but same error with alarm()
                          There must be something off in my system then.

                          [latest-25310]2025-11-07T17:14:14.037Z <Engine:NOTICE> Engine#1 creating global expression neverusedbeforevariable
                          [latest-25310]2025-11-07T17:14:14.039Z <Engine:CRIT> Engine#1 alarm() scheduled neverusedbeforevariable tick for 1762535669039<2025-11-07 18:14:29> = now 1762535654039<2025-11-07 18:14:14> + delay 15000
                          [latest-25310]2025-11-07T17:14:22.195Z <Engine:ERR> Engine#1: error evaluating expression neverusedbeforevariable: [ReferenceError] alarm() can only be used in global expressions [-]
                          [latest-25310]2025-11-07T17:14:22.195Z <Engine:ERR> Engine#1: expression: alarm(15),
                          getEntity( "vera>device_56" ).attributes.x_vera_svc_micasaverde_com_EnergyMetering1.momentary_active_import
                          [latest-25310]2025-11-07T17:14:22.195Z <Engine:CRIT> ReferenceError: alarm() can only be used in global expressions [-]
                          ReferenceError: alarm() can only be used in global expressions
                              at /home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1455:23
                              at _run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1704:34)
                              at /home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1426:29
                              at Array.forEach (<anonymous>)
                              at _run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1425:28)
                              at Object.run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1855:24)
                              at Engine._eval_expr (/home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1170:141)
                              at Engine._expr_dependency (/home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1555:82)
                              at /home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/MessageBus.js:114:195
                              at Array.forEach (<anonymous>)
                          [latest-25310]2025-11-07T17:14:27.526Z <Rule:INFO> Notifiering - Auto off laddning poolrobot  (rule-md7japbd in Notifieringar) starting rule state evaluation; because entity-changed Switch#mosquitto-mqtt>laddning_poolrobot
                          [latest-25310]2025-11-07T17:14:29.039Z <Engine:CRIT> Engine#1 neverusedbeforevariable alarm() tick
                          [latest-25310]2025-11-07T17:14:29.039Z <Engine:CRIT> Engine#1 alarm() scheduled neverusedbeforevariable tick for 1762535684039<2025-11-07 18:14:44> = now 1762535669039<2025-11-07 18:14:29> + delay 15000
                          [latest-25310]2025-11-07T17:14:30.681Z <Engine:ERR> Engine#1: error evaluating expression neverusedbeforevariable: [ReferenceError] alarm() can only be used in global expressions [-]
                          [latest-25310]2025-11-07T17:14:30.681Z <Engine:ERR> Engine#1: expression: alarm(15),
                          getEntity( "vera>device_56" ).attributes.x_vera_svc_micasaverde_com_EnergyMetering1.momentary_active_import
                          [latest-25310]2025-11-07T17:14:30.681Z <Engine:CRIT> ReferenceError: alarm() can only be used in global expressions [-]
                          ReferenceError: alarm() can only be used in global expressions
                              at /home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1455:23
                              at _run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1704:34)
                              at /home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1426:29
                              at Array.forEach (<anonymous>)
                              at _run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1425:28)
                              at Object.run (/home/homebridge/reactor/common/lexp.js:1855:24)
                              at Engine._eval_expr (/home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1170:141)
                              at Engine._expr_dependency (/home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/Engine.js:1555:82)
                              at /home/homebridge/reactor/server/lib/MessageBus.js:114:195
                              at Array.forEach (<anonymous>)
                          
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                            OK. I think I've got it. Pull it once again and restart... this time for sure!!!

                            Author of Multi-system Reactor and Reactor, DelayLight, Switchboard, and about a dozen other plugins that run on Vera and openLuup.

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                              #25

                              Yes sir, your magic has worked for sure!
                              No more errors, thank you very much.

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                                Whew! If that was anything, it was the work of an aging magician. 🙂

                                Thanks for sticking with it and supplying good info.

                                Author of Multi-system Reactor and Reactor, DelayLight, Switchboard, and about a dozen other plugins that run on Vera and openLuup.

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