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Motor & Energy

Dry-Run Retry Cycle

Configure Dry-Run Retry Cycle in HPzenAi Smart. Retries pumping safely after a dry-run stop.

What it does

Pause after dry run, wait, then retry within safe limits.

Retries pumping safely after a dry-run stop. Use this automation when the selected field devices should work together without repeated manual setup.

CategoryMotor & Energy
Works with
Motor ControllersEnergy MetersLevel Sensors

Automation Logic

When

Trigger

Dry-run protection stops the motor.

Default

Dry run is detected for 60 sec

Choices
Dry run is detected for30 sec60 sec120 secEnter value

Example: choose "Dry run is detected for" and keep the default 60 sec, select another preset, or enter another value.

If

Condition

Retry is enabled and the wait interval has completed.

Default

Pump is running

Choices
Pump is runningNo condition

Example: choose "Pump is running" for the default if behavior.

Then

Action

Try the motor again within the configured retry limit.

Default

Pause motor and retry after 30 min

Choices
Pause motor and retry after15 min30 min60 minEnter valueStop motor and alert me

Example: choose "Pause motor and retry after" and keep the default 30 min, select another preset, or enter another value.

Active

Allowed Time

Use All day when unattended recovery is acceptable.

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

Sources that recover after a short wait.

Device Inputs

Motor Controllers, Energy Meters, Level Sensors

Output Behavior

Try the motor again within the configured retry limit.

Safety Note

Keep retry counts low to avoid repeated dry starts.

Test Method

Trigger dry-run under supervision and confirm the retry waits for the configured interval.

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Future screenshot area for the Dry-Run Retry Cycle setup screen and saved Smart card.
Dry-Run Retry Cycle 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 Dry-Run Retry Cycle

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Open the HPzenAi app.

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Commissioning Checks

  • Confirm the motor action or alert follows the selected protection condition.
  • Trigger dry-run under supervision and confirm the retry waits for the configured interval.
  • 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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