Incorrect Ignition

The Incorrect Ignition alert is triggered when a vehicle is detected moving above the configured speed for longer than the defined duration while the ignition is turned Off. This alert helps fleet managers identify potential wiring issues, tampering, or unauthorized towing activity when vehicle movement is detected despite the ignition being off.

Parameters Considered (Prerequisites)

• Ignition/ACC: Sensor attachment on the Object screen is required for this event to be triggered.

How to Configure

1. Select the correct Company and Branch for whom the alert is to be configured.

2. Based On: Choose on what you want to base the alert configuration (Object, Object Group, Object Type).

   1. Object: Select individual vehicles for whom you want the alert to generate.
   2. Object Group: Select a group of vehicles for whom you want the alert to generate.
   3. Object Type: Select 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 Incorrect Ignition.

6. In Duration, Define how long the vehicle must keep moving with ignition OFF before the alert is triggered.
   Example: 1 minute.
7. In Speed Tolerance, Set the minimum speed (in km/h) above which movement is considered valid.
   Example: If speed is more than 5 km/h.

8. In the Text field, enter the message that will be displayed when the alert is triggered.

9. Select the Valid Days, Everyday or Custom. 
   1. Everyday: This alert will be triggered, everyday in case of a violation in accordance to these parameters set.
   2. Custom: Mark the checkboxes of the days, when you want this alert to be triggered for. (eg., Sun, Mon and Sat)
      
10. Enter the Valid Time From and To. The alert will be generated inside the time range that you have selected.
11. Select the Timezone.
12. Select the Severity of the alert (Low, Medium, or High).
13. Mark the checkboxes of the medium via which you want the Action or Notification to be sent. (eg., SMS, Email or Notification)
    
    1. SMS: To receive an alert by SMS, enable the checkbox, enter the phone numbers.
    2. Email: To receive an alert by Email, enable the checkbox, enter the recipients of the email.
    3. Notification: To receive an alert on the system Push Notification, enable checkbox, and select the notification tone. you’ll receive notifications according to the Severity Set i.e Low, Medium or High.
14. Click Save 💾 icon. to save the alert configuration.

Example

If a vehicle is detected moving above the defined speed limit (e.g., 5 km/h) for the configured duration (e.g., 1 minutes) while the ignition remains Off, the Incorrect Ignition alert is triggered. An SMS, Email, or In-App Notification is sent to the fleet manager or designated personnel, indicating possible ignition tampering, towing, or sensor malfunction.

This allows timely verification and prompt corrective action.