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add "actual_gain" information (#2600)

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@ -59,6 +59,10 @@ Since those are two different physical infrared sensor readings, there is the po
If you are not happy with that built-in calculation, you have the raw data you need to do your own. If you are not happy with that built-in calculation, you have the raw data you need to do your own.
The manufacturer, AMS, has a few application notes that discuss this topic. The manufacturer, AMS, has a few application notes that discuss this topic.
See the references. See the references.
- **actual_gain**: The actual gain value being used for values reported. Updates whenever ``gain`` is changed,
which is especially useful when the sensor is set to ``gain: auto`` to help denote relative brightness when
extreme changes in brightness are encountered.
Values reported are said to be in units of ``lux``, but there are some things to understand about that. Values reported are said to be in units of ``lux``, but there are some things to understand about that.
@ -85,6 +89,7 @@ Values reported are said to be in units of ``lux``, but there are some things to
id: "my_tls2591" id: "my_tls2591"
address: 0x29 address: 0x29
update_interval: 60s update_interval: 60s
gain: auto
device_factor: 53 device_factor: 53
glass_attenuation_factor: 14.4 glass_attenuation_factor: 14.4
visible: visible:
@ -96,6 +101,9 @@ Values reported are said to be in units of ``lux``, but there are some things to
calculated_lux: calculated_lux:
id: i_lux id: i_lux
name: "TSL2591 Lux" name: "TSL2591 Lux"
actual_gain:
id: "actual_gain"
name: "TSL2591 actual gain"
Configuration variables: Configuration variables:
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@ -164,6 +172,11 @@ Each configured sensor is reported separately on each ``update_interval``.
- **name** (**Required**, string): The name for the sensor. - **name** (**Required**, string): The name for the sensor.
- All other options from :ref:`Sensor <config-sensor>`. - All other options from :ref:`Sensor <config-sensor>`.
- **actual_gain** (*Optional*): The value of gain used for reported values. Particularly useful when gain is set to "auto".
- **name** (**Required**, string): The name for the sensor.
- All other options from :ref:`Sensor <config-sensor>`.
Power save mode Power save mode
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Sensor readings are only taken when the device indicates that the ADC values are valid. Sensor readings are only taken when the device indicates that the ADC values are valid.