Motor & Energy

Off-Peak Pumping

Configure Off-Peak Pumping in HPzenAi Smart. Runs pumping during lower-cost or preferred power windows.

What it does

Pump when power is cheap and the tank needs it.

Runs pumping during lower-cost or preferred power windows. 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

The off-peak schedule begins and the tank needs water.

Default

At 6:00 AM daily

Choices

At a scheduled timeChoose timeDailyWeekdaysWeekendsCustom days

Example: run at 6:00 AM every day, or change the time and repeat days in the app.

If

Condition

The tank is below the target level and source water is available.

Default

Tank level is below 70%

Choices

Tank level is below50%70%90%Enter valueNo condition

Example: choose "Tank level is below" and keep the default 70%, select another preset, or enter another value.

Then

Action

Start the pump during the off-peak window and stop at the target level.

Default

Start and stop when the tank is full

Choices

Start and stop when the tank is fullStart the pump for30 min60 min120 minEnter valueOnly notify me

Example: choose "Start and stop when the tank is full" for the default then behavior.

Active

Allowed Time

Use the off-peak schedule window.

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

Sites with electricity tariff windows or planned generator/solar availability.

Device Inputs

Motor Controllers, Energy Meters, Level Sensors

Output Behavior

Start the pump during the off-peak window and stop at the target level.

Safety Note

Keep overflow and dry-run protection active inside the off-peak window.

Test Method

Set a near-term off-peak window and confirm the pump starts only if storage needs water.

Visual reference coming soon

Future screenshot area for the Off-Peak Pumping setup screen and saved Smart card.

Off-Peak Pumping 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 Off-Peak Pumping

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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.
• Set a near-term off-peak window and confirm the pump starts only if storage needs water.
• 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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