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Motor & Energy

Start Failure Alert

Configure Start Failure Alert in HPzenAi Smart. Detects a failed motor start.

What it does

Detect when a start command does not actually run the motor.

Detects a failed motor start. 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

A start command is sent to the motor.

Default

No running current after start for 30 sec

Choices
No running current after start for10 sec30 sec60 secEnter value

Example: choose "No running current after start for" and keep the default 30 sec, select another preset, or enter another value.

If

Condition

The motor does not report running or expected current within the allowed time.

Default

No condition

Choices
No condition

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

Then

Action

Send a start failure alert.

Default

Notify me (critical)

Choices
Notify me (critical)Retry once and notify me

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

Active

Allowed Time

Use All day for controlled motors.

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

Remote pumps where failed starts need fast attention.

Device Inputs

Motor Controllers, Energy Meters, Level Sensors

Output Behavior

Send a start failure alert.

Safety Note

Investigate repeated start failures before issuing more start commands.

Test Method

Confirm the motor running feedback is visible before enabling this alert.

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

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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.
  • Confirm the motor running feedback is visible before enabling this alert.
  • 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.