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Tank & Valve

Valve Exercise

Configure Valve Exercise in HPzenAi Smart. Moves valves periodically to prevent sticking after long idle periods.

What it does

Move valves periodically so they do not get stuck.

Moves valves periodically to prevent sticking after long idle periods. Use this automation when the selected field devices should work together without repeated manual setup.

CategoryTank & Valve
Works with
Level SensorsValvesRelay Controllers

Automation Logic

When

Trigger

The selected maintenance schedule is reached.

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 valve is online and the site can tolerate a short movement test.

Default

No condition

Choices
No condition

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

Then

Action

Open and close the valve briefly or move it through the configured exercise action.

Default

Open and close the valve once

Choices
Open and close the valve onceOpen, close, and notify me

Example: choose "Open and close the valve once" for the default then behavior.

Active

Allowed Time

Use Day or a planned maintenance 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

Valves that stay in one position for long periods.

Device Inputs

Level Sensors, Valves, Relay Controllers

Output Behavior

Open and close the valve briefly or move it through the configured exercise action.

Safety Note

Do not schedule exercise during critical irrigation, pumping, or process operation.

Test Method

Run the exercise manually once and confirm the valve reports the expected state change.

Visual reference coming soon
Future screenshot area for the Valve Exercise setup screen and saved Smart card.
Valve Exercise 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 Valve Exercise

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Open the HPzenAi app.

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Commissioning Checks

  • Confirm the valve opens and closes at the expected tank condition.
  • Run the exercise manually once and confirm the valve reports the expected state change.
  • 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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