Irrigation

Valve Watchdog

Configure Valve Watchdog in HPzenAi Smart. Catches irrigation or inlet valves left open too long.

What it does

Catch valves left open for too long.

Catches irrigation or inlet valves left open too long. Use this automation when the selected field devices should work together without repeated manual setup.

CategoryIrrigation

Works with

ValvesRelay ControllersMotor Controllers

Automation Logic

When

Trigger

A controlled valve remains open longer than the allowed time.

Default

Valve stays open longer than 60 min

Choices

Valve stays open longer than30 min60 min120 minEnter value

Example: choose "Valve stays open longer than" and keep the default 60 min, select another preset, or enter another value.

If

Condition

The valve is still open and no active schedule should keep it open.

Default

No condition

Choices

No condition

Example: leave No condition selected when the trigger alone should run the workflow.

Then

Action

Close the valve or send an alert based on the configured response.

Default

Close the valve and notify me

Choices

Close the valve and notify meClose the valveOnly notify me

Example: choose "Close the valve and notify me" for the default then behavior.

Active

Allowed Time

Use All day for valve safety.

Default

All day

Choices

All dayDay (6 AM - 6 PM)Night (6 PM - 6 AM)

Example: keep All day for protection workflows, or choose Day or Night when operation should stay inside site hours.

Automation Details

Recommended use

Irrigation valves, tank inlet valves, and relay-controlled water paths.

Device Inputs

Valves, Relay Controllers, Motor Controllers

Output Behavior

Close the valve or send an alert based on the configured response.

Safety Note

Set the timeout longer than the normal maximum runtime but short enough to prevent waste.

Test Method

Use a short supervised timeout and confirm the valve closes or alerts.

Visual reference coming soon

Future screenshot area for the Valve Watchdog setup screen and saved Smart card.

Valve Watchdog Walkthrough

Walkthrough video coming soon

Before You Start

Device Readiness

Link every device used by this workflow and confirm each one is online.

Device Selection

Choose the exact tank, pump, valve, relay, or meter that should be controlled.

Safe Test

Test with safe thresholds or manual observation before leaving the workflow enabled.

Guided Setup

Set Up Valve Watchdog

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Open the HPzenAi app.

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Commissioning Checks

• Confirm the intended irrigation zone runs for the expected duration.
• Use a short supervised timeout and confirm the valve closes or alerts.
• Confirm the saved card shows the correct workflow, devices, schedule, and enabled state.
• Review the event history after testing so the action is recorded as expected.
• Keep safety-critical workflows active all day unless the site needs a specific time window.

Troubleshooting

• If the Save button is disabled, complete every required trigger, condition, action, and timing field.
• If the workflow does not run, confirm the devices are online and the active time allows it to run now.
• If the action does not complete, check whether the target device is already in that state or cannot accept commands.
• If notification behavior is missing, confirm phone notification permission and recent device data.

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