Hot Sensors are typically used to monitor the temperature of hot holding equipment, helping organisations ensure that food is maintained at safe temperatures in accordance with their procedures and regulatory requirements.
If a Hot Sensor is exposed to temperatures above 150°C (302°F), it may present a risk of fire, explosion, and serious burn injury.
To help reduce this risk, a Hot Sensor safety rule must be configured to generate an immediate alert if the sensor records temperatures above 100°C (212°F).
This safety rule must be assigned to Hot Sensor when they are installed. Hot hold safety rules are assigned in addition to food safety rules.
How to Create a Hot Sensor Safety Rule
You must have the Safety Manager role to create a rule.
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Log in to the Control Centre.
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Go to Sensor Management > Monitoring Rules.
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Click + Add New Rule.
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Enter a descriptive name, for example, Hot Sensor Safety Rule.
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Select Temperature as the rule type.
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Click Add Rule Limit.
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Select Daily as the frequency.
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Ensure that the time period is set to 00:00–23:59.
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Enter the following values:
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Minimum temperature: 0°C (32°F)
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Minimum recovery time: 0 minutes
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Maximum temperature: 100°C (212°F)
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Maximum recovery time: 0 minutes
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Click Save.
After the rule has been created, it can be assigned when you install a sensor.