Notifications
Purpose
The Notifications Log is a key feature within the system that maintains a full audit trail of all alert communications sent from the platform. It supports traceability, accountability, and dispute resolution, by recording every notification that is triggered by temperature breaches, sensor anomalies, or other rule-based thresholds.
Overview
The log presents a detailed list of notifications that have been automatically triggered and sent to users. This includes those tied to:
Temperature threshold breaches
Sensor errors or invalid readings
Triggered corrective actions
It allows users and administrators to verify the messages sent, check the timing, and ensure the alert system is functioning as expected.
Key Fields
Column
Description
#
Sequence number of the notification in the log.
Capability
Type of data the alert was based on, e.g., temperatureC_SHT or temperatureC_TMP117.
Sent At
The exact date and time the notification was issued.
Levels
Priority or escalation level of the notification (e.g., [1]).
Status
Status of the alert delivery, typically marked as SENT.
Message
Full text of the alert, including device name, sensor reading, threshold data, and prior values if available.
Example Notification Entry
Message:
Device CR1-MNK-FR1 (IRD) (89) Walk In Freezer has high Ambient -1.01°C. Alarm Threshold Set -5°C. Prev Histories: 1) -1.01°C | 2) -16.97°C | 3) -16.92°C | 4) -16.34°C | 5) -15.76°C | 6) -15.24°C
This provides:
Device label for identification
Type of issue (e.g., high ambient temperature)
Thresholds and historical values leading to the alarm
Features
Complete Audit Trail: Every alert is documented with a timestamp and delivery status.
Verifiable Delivery: Confirms whether alerts were successfully sent.
Message Transparency: View exact message content sent via Email, WhatsApp, or other platforms.
Compliance Tool: Useful for audits or inspections requiring proof of notification.
Corrective Action Linkage: Ties notifications to corresponding corrective actions where applicable.
Use Cases
Audit Readiness: Demonstrates proper functioning of your monitoring and alerting system.
User Disputes: Resolves disagreements around whether notifications were sent.
System Monitoring: Ensures alert rules are triggering as expected and within defined thresholds.
Post-Incident Reviews: Understand the chain of events and data at the time of a temperature breach or equipment failure.
The Notifications Log is a foundational feature in your compliance and alerting workflow, enabling confidence, accountability, and transparency across the system.
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