The problem i have is the number of times the switch is thrown (1000+). As it records the switch state every 5000 milli seconds (over a period of up to 7 days (n = 1,209,600 readings), i then have to aggregate all the highs and lows when i collect the data before i can process it. If it just recorded the state every time the switch was triggered and then gave me the time it spent in each state, that would give me data that could be processed immediately.
As i previously mentioned i am new to this and trying to learn very fast. I'm still trying to get my head round some of the terminology, how the system works and limitations.
I appreciate any help, just remember i am a novice 