Exosphere Documentation
Alerts

Alert Rule Examples

Realistic building automation alert examples for HVAC, energy, meters, pumps, and safety-related monitoring


Use these examples as starting points. Adjust values to match the building, control strategy, reporting interval, and response process.


HVAC Overheating

FieldExample
Rule nameHVAC actual temperature too high
SourceHVAC actual value
ConditionThreshold > 27
SeverityHigh
ChannelEmail
RecipientsFacilities On-call

Use this when high room or zone temperatures indicate failed cooling, incorrect scheduling, or ventilation problems.


Plant Room Temperature

FieldExample
Rule namePlant room temperature high for 15 minutes
SourcePlant room temperature
ConditionSustained threshold > 30 for 15 minutes
SeverityCritical
ChannelSMS
RecipientsFacilities On-call

Use a sustained threshold instead of a simple threshold when short spikes are acceptable but continued overheating needs immediate action.


Heat Meter No Data

FieldExample
Rule nameHeat meter missing data
SourceHeat meter consumption
ConditionNo data for 2 hours
SeverityMedium
ChannelEmail
RecipientsEnergy Management

Set the timeout longer than the expected reporting interval. If the meter reports every 15 minutes, a 2-hour timeout avoids alerts for brief communication gaps.


Grid Import Peak

FieldExample
Rule nameGrid import above peak limit
SourceGrid connection consumption
ConditionSustained threshold > 80 for 10 minutes
SeverityHigh
ChannelEmail
RecipientsEnergy Management

Use this to catch load peaks that may affect operating costs or indicate equipment running outside the expected schedule.


Home Battery Not Charging

FieldExample
Rule nameBattery charge power remains zero
SourceHome battery charging power
ConditionSustained threshold = 0 for 30 minutes
SeverityMedium
ChannelEmail
RecipientsEnergy Management

Use this only when the expected operating mode is known. A battery at 0 charging power may be normal outside charging windows.


EV Charger Load

FieldExample
Rule nameEV charger load unusually high
SourceEV charger consumption
ConditionThreshold > 22
SeverityMedium
ChannelEmail
RecipientsFacilities On-call

Use this for chargers where high consumption outside expected hours should be reviewed.


Function Block Set Example

FieldExample
Rule nameAny office temperature too low
SourceFunction Block Set: Office room temperatures
ConditionSustained threshold < 18 for 20 minutes
SeverityMedium
ChannelEmail
RecipientsFacilities On-call

Use a Function Block Set when the same condition should apply to many rooms or similar controls. The rule matches when any member of the set matches the condition.