Motor & Energy

Runtime Limit

Configure Runtime Limit in HPzenAi Smart. Caps how long a motor can run during a selected period.

What it does

Cap how long the motor runs in a day.

Caps how long a motor can run during a selected period. 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

Accumulated runtime reaches the configured limit.

Default

Runtime today passes 6 h

Choices

Runtime today passes4 h6 h8 hEnter value

Example: choose "Runtime today passes" and keep the default 6 h, select another preset, or enter another value.

If

Condition

The motor is controlled by HPzenAi and runtime tracking is active.

Default

No condition

Choices

No condition

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

Then

Action

Stop the motor or send a runtime limit alert.

Default

Stop the motor and notify me

Choices

Stop the motor and notify meStop the motorOnly notify me

Example: choose "Stop the motor and notify me" for the default then behavior.

Active

Allowed Time

Use All day or the operating period used for runtime tracking.

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

Pumps that should not run continuously or exceed daily operating limits.

Device Inputs

Motor Controllers, Energy Meters, Level Sensors

Output Behavior

Stop the motor or send a runtime limit alert.

Safety Note

Leave enough runtime for required water supply or process needs.

Test Method

Use a short temporary limit and confirm the motor stops or alerts at the limit.

Visual reference coming soon

Future screenshot area for the Runtime Limit setup screen and saved Smart card.

Runtime Limit 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 Runtime Limit

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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.
• Use a short temporary limit and confirm the motor stops or alerts at the limit.
• 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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