Tank & Pump

Sump Recovery Cycle

Configure Sump Recovery Cycle in HPzenAi Smart. Lets the sump recover before another transfer attempt.

What it does

Pause the pump, wait for recovery, then try again.

Lets the sump recover before another transfer attempt. Use this automation when the selected field devices should work together without repeated manual setup.

CategoryTank & Pump

Works with

Level SensorsMotor ControllersGateways

Automation Logic

When

Trigger

Sump level drops below the safe source level during pumping.

Default

Sump level drops below 15%

Choices

Sump level drops below10%15%20%Enter value

Example: choose "Sump level drops below" and keep the default 15%, select another preset, or enter another value.

If

Condition

A recovery delay is configured and the target tank still needs water.

Default

Pump is running

Choices

Pump is runningNo condition

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

Then

Action

Stop the pump, wait for the sump to recover, then retry within the configured limit.

Default

Pause the pump and retry after 30 min

Choices

Pause the pump and retry after15 min30 min60 minEnter valueStop the pump and notify meOnly notify me

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

Active

Allowed Time

Use All day for unattended sump transfer systems.

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

Small sumps, slow recharge sources, and buildings with intermittent water supply.

Device Inputs

Level Sensors, Motor Controllers, Gateways

Output Behavior

Stop the pump, wait for the sump to recover, then retry within the configured limit.

Safety Note

Use retry limits and a minimum recovery level to protect the pump from short cycling.

Test Method

Force the low-sump condition and confirm the workflow waits before trying again.

Visual reference coming soon

Future screenshot area for the Sump Recovery Cycle setup screen and saved Smart card.

Sump Recovery 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 Sump Recovery Cycle

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Open the HPzenAi app.

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Commissioning Checks

• Confirm the pump starts and stops at the expected tank levels.
• Force the low-sump condition and confirm the workflow waits before trying again.
• 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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