Define your first alarm rule
In the SolarTools ecosystem, alarms are not just notifications; they aresmart monitoring mechanismsthat capture field anomalies within seconds. The following guide details the entire process from data flow to action plan.
Data Flow and Alarm Integration
Alarms scan telemetry data from the Tag layer in real-time. The system is automatically triggered when defined thresholds are exceeded or logical conditions are met.
Field Devices
Sensors, PLC systems and analyzers generate data.
Gateway Layer
Field data is securely transferred into the platform.
Tag Structure
Data points are organized under a standardized model.
Telemetry Stream
Real-time telemetry streams are processed and stored.
Dashboard
Live charts, KPI cards and SCADA screens are generated.
Alarm Management
Thresholds and critical event scenarios are monitored.
Analytics Systems
Trend analysis, optimization and AI workflows are executed.
Advanced Logical Conditions
You can design much more than a simple "threshold exceeded" alert. SolarTools supports complex operators:
- Time Delay (Duration)
Add a "if persists for X time" rule to prevent false alarms from momentary fluctuations.
- Combinations (AND/OR Logic)
Construct a common alarm based on the status of multiple devices or data points (e.g., if AC Power is low AND Irradiation is high).
Common Scenarios
Communication Loss
An alarm is instantly generated if no data is received from the device for 10 minutes.
Inverter Failure
The service team is alerted if current drops to zero on one of the DC inputs (String break).
Yield Loss
Captures cases where production falls 20% below expected despite sunny weather.
Configuration via Interface
Selection of alarm type and main parameters via the panel.
Setting threshold values, tolerances, and duration limits.
Targeting Email, SMS, or corporate Push notifications.