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How to Configure Status Thresholds

Set up automated status changes that alert your team when sensor values exceed acceptable limits.

Quick Summary

Open an IoT device, go to Profile → Status Thresholds → Edit. Define conditions for Critical (red) and Warning (yellow) status levels.

Before You Begin​

Requirements
  • The asset must be an IoT device with an integration service
  • The asset type must have properties defined that receive sensor data
  • You must have edit permission for assets

What Are Status Thresholds?​

Status thresholds are rules that automatically change an asset's status based on sensor data:

StatusColorWhen Triggered
CriticalRedConditions in Level 1 are met
WarningYellowConditions in Level 2 are met
NormalBlueNo threshold conditions are met

Step-by-Step Guide​

Step 1: Open the IoT Device​

  1. From the sidebar, click Asset
  2. Find and click on an IoT device
  3. Make sure you're viewing an asset with an integration service

Step 2: Access Status Thresholds​

  1. Click the Profile tab
  2. Scroll to Status Thresholds section
  3. Click Edit Thresholds

Step 3: Add Critical Conditions (Level 1)​

Define when the asset should show Critical status:

  1. Click Add Data Field
  2. Select the property to monitor (e.g., temperature)
  3. Choose the operator (e.g., greater than)
  4. Enter the threshold value (e.g., 30)

Step 4: Add Warning Conditions (Level 2)​

Define when the asset should show Warning status:

  1. Scroll to the Warning section
  2. Click Add Data Field
  3. Configure conditions the same way as Critical

Step 5: Configure Multiple Conditions (Optional)​

For complex rules:

  1. Add additional conditions using Add Data Field
  2. Choose logic operator between conditions:
    • AND — All conditions must be true
    • OR — Any condition can be true

Step 6: Save​

Click Update to activate the thresholds.

Operators Reference​

OperatorSymbolUse For
Equal To=Exact value match
Not Equal To!=Excluding a value
Greater Than>Above a limit
Greater Than or Equal>=At or above a limit
Less Than<Below a limit
Less Than or Equal<=At or below a limit

Logic Operators​

When you have multiple conditions:

LogicBehaviorExample
ANDAll must be truetemp > 30 AND humidity > 80
ORAny can be truetemp > 30 OR temp < 0

You can have up to 5 conditions per threshold level.

Data Types​

Match the operator and value to the property type:

Property TypeValue InputExample
Float/IntegerNumber input25.5, 100
StringText input"OK", "Error"
BooleanCheckboxtrue/false

Real-World Examples​

Example 1: Temperature Monitoring for Cold Storage​

Situation: Cold storage must stay between -2°C and 4°C.

Threshold Configuration:

Critical Conditions (Immediate action required):

  • temperature > 8 OR temperature < -5

Warning Conditions (Monitor closely):

  • temperature > 4 OR temperature < -2

Result:

  • Normal: -2°C to 4°C (blue status)
  • Warning: 4°C to 8°C or -5°C to -2°C (yellow status)
  • Critical: Above 8°C or below -5°C (red status)

Example 2: Server Room Environment​

Situation: Server room requires temp 18-24°C and humidity 40-60%.

Critical Conditions:

  • temperature > 28 OR temperature < 15
  • OR humidity > 70 OR humidity < 30

Warning Conditions:

  • temperature > 24 OR temperature < 18
  • OR humidity > 60 OR humidity < 40

Result: Alerts trigger before conditions damage equipment.

Example 3: Battery Monitoring​

Situation: Alert maintenance team before sensor batteries die.

Critical Conditions:

  • battery < 10

Warning Conditions:

  • battery < 30

Result: Team can proactively replace batteries.

Example 4: Door/Window Sensor​

Situation: Security door should normally be closed.

Critical Conditions:

  • doorOpen = true

No Warning Level Needed (door is either open or closed).

Result: Critical status when door opens unexpectedly.

Example 5: Combining Multiple Sensors​

Situation: Greenhouse needs both temperature AND humidity in range.

Critical Conditions (AND logic):

  • temperature > 35 AND humidity < 30

Warning Conditions:

  • temperature > 30 OR humidity < 40

Result: Critical only when it's both hot AND dry. Warning for either condition alone.

Troubleshooting​

Status Not Changing​

IssueSolution
Threshold not triggeringVerify the property name matches exactly
Wrong data typeEnsure value type matches property (number vs string)
Device not reportingCheck connection status and integration

Threshold Tips​

  • Start with Warning first — Set conservative warning levels, then tighten critical
  • Test with current data — Check if current values should trigger status
  • Consider normal variation — Don't set thresholds too close to normal values

Clearing Thresholds​

To remove all threshold rules:

  1. Open the asset
  2. Go to Profile → Status Thresholds → Edit
  3. Remove all conditions using the delete button
  4. Click Update

The asset will return to Normal status.

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