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Leak & Flow

Reverse Flow Alert

Configure Reverse Flow Alert in HPzenAi Smart. Warns when water moves in the wrong direction.

What it does

Warn when water moves in the wrong direction.

Warns when water moves in the wrong direction. Use this automation when the selected field devices should work together without repeated manual setup.

CategoryLeak & Flow
Works with
Water MetersValvesMotor Controllers

Automation Logic

When

Trigger

The meter reports reverse flow or a reverse-flow condition is detected.

Default

Reverse flow is detected for 30 sec

Choices
Reverse flow is detected for10 sec30 sec60 secEnter value

Example: choose "Reverse flow is detected for" and keep the default 30 sec, select another preset, or enter another value.

If

Condition

The reverse movement lasts longer than the configured filter delay.

Default

No condition

Choices
No condition

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

Then

Action

Send an alert for inspection.

Default

Notify me (warning)

Choices
Notify me (warning)Notify me (critical)

Example: choose "Notify me (warning)" for the default then behavior.

Active

Allowed Time

Use All day for line protection.

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

Distribution lines, backflow-risk systems, and shared water networks.

Device Inputs

Water Meters, Valves, Motor Controllers

Output Behavior

Send an alert for inspection.

Safety Note

Investigate reverse flow promptly where backflow prevention is required.

Test Method

Confirm the meter supports direction detection before enabling this workflow.

Visual reference coming soon
Future screenshot area for the Reverse Flow Alert setup screen and saved Smart card.
Reverse Flow Alert 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 Reverse Flow Alert

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Open the HPzenAi app.

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Commissioning Checks

  • Confirm the alert or shutoff action happens when flow becomes unsafe.
  • Confirm the meter supports direction detection before enabling this workflow.
  • 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.