[Solved] alarm() in global expression throws error in log.

Crille

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...

toggledbits

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.

Crille

[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", "VÃ¤xthuset": { "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, "SjÃ¤lvfÃ¶rsÃ¶rjande": 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 SjÃ¤lvfÃ¶rsÃ¶rjande 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 SjÃ¤lvfÃ¶rsÃ¶rjande 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", "VÃ¤xthuset": { "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, "SjÃ¤lvfÃ¶rsÃ¶rjande": 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) ["SjÃ¤lvfÃ¶rsÃ¶rjande"], "__suppress_dependencies": true }, "__tree": (seen=.__global.__tree), "__suppress_dependencies": true }
[latest-25310]2025-11-07T16:16:42.412Z <Engine:INFO> Engine#1 expr SjÃ¤lvfÃ¶rsÃ¶rjande 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", "VÃ¤xthuset": { "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, "SjÃ¤lvfÃ¶rsÃ¶rjande": 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: {} },
  'VÃ¤xthuset': {},
  Medeltemp: {},
  Luftfuktighet: {},
  EzloDevicesNotResponding: {},
  prevEzloDevicesNotResponding: {},
  VeraDevicesNotResponding: {},
  openLuupWasDown: {},
  Charging: {},
  ReactorRestarted: {},
  HumOutdoor: {},
  TempOutdoor: {},
  'SjÃ¤lvfÃ¶rsÃ¶rjande': {},
  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

More?

toggledbits

No errors now?

Crille

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", "VÃ¤xthuset": { "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, "SjÃ¤lvfÃ¶rsÃ¶rjande": 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", "VÃ¤xthuset": { "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, "SjÃ¤lvfÃ¶rsÃ¶rjande": 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

toggledbits

Where else are you using that variable, and how?

Crille

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

toggledbits

It's not mentioned in a substitution somewhere?

Crille

Sorry but no

Crille

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>)

toggledbits

OK. I think I've got it. Pull it once again and restart... this time for sure!!!

Crille

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

toggledbits

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

Thanks for sticking with it and supplying good info.

Logon screen timeout

Reactor (Multi-System/Multi-Hub) Announcements

[MSR] Copy&past of actions and/or drag&drop between set/reset

Upgrade advice - upgrade from aarch64 to ARM64 image

Alexa for MSR, any interest?

[RESOLVED] Telegram notification broke with latest update

[RESOLVED] Phantom device, “INFO” appears

[RESOLVED] Mode Status NULL

[RESOLVED] HTTP query failing after version 26177

Question about the find function

[Answered] OK to remove old json files?

Deprecation Announcement: 32-bit ARM docker images

[Solved] build 26150 - engine not starting

http request action & digest auth

Cloning actions in reactions does not work

Has ping command been removed?

ReferenceError with Home Assistant data & build 26140

Integrations and 'Loaded'

Possible mismatch between binary_sensor in HA and MSR

[Solved] Rulesets with multiple groups in Set Reaction not working post-26116

[Solved] alarm() in global expression throws error in log.

Recent Topics