AC Misuse Alert

The AC Misuse alert is used to notify users when the vehicle's air-conditioning system remains active beyond the configured duration. This alert helps fleet operators identify excessive or unauthorized use of the air-conditioning system, reduce unnecessary fuel or energy consumption, and improve vehicle operational efficiency.

Parameters Considered (Prerequisites)

• Air-Conditioning System: The selected vehicle must have an air-conditioning system connected to or monitored by the tracking device.
• AC Status Data: The system must receive valid air-conditioning ON/OFF status data from the vehicle or connected device.
• Misuse Duration: A duration threshold must be configured to determine when AC usage is considered excessive.

How to Configure

1. Select the correct Company and Branch for whom the alert is to be configured.
2. Based On: Choose what you want to base the alert configuration on (Object, Object Group, Object Type).
   1. Object: Select individual vehicles/objects for whom you want the alert to generate.
   2. Object Group: Select a group of vehicles/objects for whom you want the alert to generate.
   3. Object Type: Select a vehicle or object type for whom you want the alert to generate.
3. Select the Object based on the previous step selection.
4. Set an Alert Name for identification of the alert.
5. Select the Alert Type as AC Misuse.
6. Under Value, select the required comparison condition and enter the duration in minutes.
   • Greater Than: The alert will be triggered when the air-conditioning system remains active for longer than the configured duration.
7. In the Text field, enter the message that will be displayed when the AC Misuse alert is triggered.
8. Select the Valid Day(s) as Everyday or Custom.
   1. Everyday: The alert will be triggered every day when the configured AC misuse condition is met.
   2. Custom: Select the specific days on which you want this alert to be triggered.
9. Enter the Valid Time From and To. The alert will be generated only within the selected time range.
10. Select the required Timezone.
11. Select the Severity of the alert (Low, Medium, or High).
12. Under Action, select the medium through which the alert or notification should be sent (SMS, Email, Notification, Social Media API, or IVR).
    1. SMS: To receive the alert by SMS, enable the checkbox and enter the required phone numbers.
    2. Email: To receive the alert by email, enable the checkbox and enter the email recipients.
    3. Notification: To receive the alert as a system push notification, enable the checkbox and select the users who should receive it.
    4. Social Media API: To receive the alert through WhatsApp or Telegram, enable the checkbox and configure the required gateway and recipient details.
    5. IVR: To receive the alert through an automated voice call, enable the checkbox and enter the required phone numbers.
13. Click the Save 💾 icon to save the alert configuration.

Example

If the AC Misuse duration is configured as greater than 30 minutes, and the vehicle's air-conditioning system remains active for more than 30 minutes, the AC Misuse alert is triggered. The selected users receive a notification, allowing the fleet operator to identify excessive AC usage and take appropriate action.