Equipment Alerts & Predictive Maintenance
Configure equipment alerts, leverage AI-powered predictive maintenance, and monitor energy usage across your restaurant.
Alerts & Notifications
Alert Types
| Alert Level | Icon | Notification | Response Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical | Red | Push + SMS + Call | Immediate |
| Warning | Yellow | Push + SMS | Within 30 min |
| Advisory | Green | Push only | When convenient |
Configuring Alerts
- Go to Manager > Equipment > Alert Settings
- Configure for each equipment type:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ALERT CONFIGURATION - Walk-in Freezer │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ TEMPERATURE ALERTS │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ Critical High: [ 10 ]°F Alert: Red - Call │
│ Warning High: [ 0 ]°F Alert: Yellow - SMS │
│ Warning Low: [-20 ]°F Alert: Yellow - Push │
│ Critical Low: [-30 ]°F Alert: Red - SMS │
│ │
│ DOOR ALERTS │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ Door open > [ 5 ] minutes: Alert: Yellow - Push │
│ Door open > [ 15 ] minutes: Alert: Red - SMS │
│ │
│ NOTIFICATION RECIPIENTS │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ [✓] Manager on duty │
│ [✓] Kitchen manager │
│ [ ] Owner │
│ [✓] Maintenance contact │
│ │
│ ESCALATION │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ If not acknowledged in [ 15 ] minutes: │
│ → Escalate to: [ Owner ] │
│ │
│ [Cancel] [Save Settings] │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Alert Examples
| Situation | Alert | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Freezer temp rising | Critical | "Walk-in Freezer at 15F - CRITICAL. Check compressor and door." |
| Cooler door left open | Warning | "Prep Cooler door open for 8 minutes. Temperature rising." |
| Compressor short cycling | Warning | "Walk-in cooler compressor cycling frequently (12x/hr). Schedule service." |
| HVAC filter due | Advisory | "HVAC filter replacement recommended. 30 days past schedule." |
Smart Alert Features
AI-Powered Alerting:
- Suppress false alarms (e.g., door open during delivery)
- Correlate events (door open + temp rise)
- Predict failures before they occur
- Adjust thresholds based on patterns
Alert Fatigue Prevention:
- Consolidate related alerts
- Smart notification timing
- Acknowledge + snooze options
- Escalation only when needed
Predictive Maintenance
AI-Powered Predictions
The system analyzes equipment data to predict failures:
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│ PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE ALERTS │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ATTENTION NEEDED │
│ │
│ Walk-in Cooler Compressor │
│ Predicted Issue: Refrigerant leak developing │
│ Confidence: 78% │
│ Timeframe: 2-4 weeks │
│ Evidence: │
│ - Runtime increased 12% over 30 days │
│ - Temperature fluctuations detected │
│ - Power draw increased 8% │
│ Recommended Action: Schedule refrigerant check │
│ [Schedule Service] [Dismiss] [Remind Later] │
│ │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ │
│ Fryer #2 │
│ Predicted Issue: Heating element degradation │
│ Confidence: 65% │
│ Timeframe: 4-8 weeks │
│ Evidence: │
│ - Recovery time increased 18% │
│ - Power consumption up 10% │
│ Recommended Action: Monitor; plan replacement │
│ [Order Parts] [Dismiss] [Remind Later] │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Maintenance Scheduling
Schedule and track maintenance:
| Task | Frequency | Last Done | Next Due | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooler coil cleaning | 90 days | Jan 15 | Apr 15 | On schedule |
| HVAC filter change | 30 days | Jan 20 | Feb 20 | Due soon |
| Fryer oil filter | Weekly | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | On schedule |
| Ice machine cleaning | 90 days | Dec 1 | Mar 1 | On schedule |
Service Provider Integration
Connect with maintenance providers:
- Go to Manager > Equipment > Service Providers
- Add your HVAC, refrigeration, and equipment vendors
- Enable automatic service requests
- Track work orders in the system
Energy Monitoring
Power Usage Dashboard
Track energy consumption across equipment:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ENERGY MONITORING Today │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ TOTAL USAGE: 487 kWh ($58.44) │
│ vs. Yesterday: -8% vs. Last Week: -12% │
│ │
│ BY EQUIPMENT │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ HVAC ████████████████████░░░░░ 42% 204 kWh │
│ Refrigeration ██████████████░░░░░░░░░░░ 28% 136 kWh │
│ Cooking Equipment ████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 18% 88 kWh │
│ Lighting ███░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 7% 34 kWh │
│ Other █░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 5% 25 kWh │
│ │
│ USAGE BY HOUR │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ 60kW ┤ ╭──────────╮ │
│ 40kW ┤ ╭─────╯ ╰─────╮ │
│ 20kW ┤─────╯ ╰───── │
│ └────────────────────────────────── │
│ 6AM 9AM 12PM 3PM 6PM 9PM │
│ │
│ AI INSIGHT: "Refrigeration running 15% more efficiently │
│ since last coil cleaning. HVAC usage normal for weather." │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Energy Saving Recommendations
| Recommendation | Potential Savings | Implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Clean refrigerator coils | 10-15% per unit | Schedule monthly |
| Adjust HVAC schedule | 5-10% | Match operating hours |
| Replace incandescent bulbs | 75% lighting | One-time investment |
| Install door curtains | 15-20% cooling | On walk-ins |
| Night setback temperatures | 5-10% HVAC | Automated |
Related Guides
- Equipment Monitoring - Core monitoring and sensors
- Hardware Setup - Device configuration
- Operational Readiness - Go-live validation
- Food Safety - HACCP compliance