Fieldmouse gives councils and venue operators full remote visibility and control over public BBQ facilities — automated operating schedules, real-time fault detection, and per-unit energy metering, all from a single dashboard.
The Challenge
Electric public BBQs are a high-demand amenity at parks, reserves, and recreation areas — but they're also one of the hardest assets for councils to manage at scale. BBQs left on outside operating hours, unreported faults, and the inability to adjust availability without a site visit all create operational headaches and unnecessary costs.
Councils managing BBQs across dozens of parks face a common problem: there's no way to know if a unit is functioning, how often it's being used, or how much energy each location is consuming — without physically inspecting every site. Fault reports rely entirely on community members making complaints, often days after the fact.
Seasonal demand variation, public holidays, and event bookings all require flexibility that fixed hardware timers simply can't provide. Fieldmouse replaces static controls with a connected, remotely configurable system.
"Fieldmouse proactively actions the asset — as opposed to just monitoring and providing alerts."
How Fieldmouse Helps
Fieldmouse connects your public BBQ infrastructure to a centralised platform — giving operators real-time status, remote control, and the reporting data councils need.
Set flexible daily, weekly, or seasonal schedules for each BBQ location. Automatically extend hours for public holidays, local events, or summer peaks — without sending a technician to site.
Switch individual BBU units or entire park clusters on or off from any device, anywhere. Authorised staff can respond to complaints, event requests, or emergency situations instantly.
The platform continuously monitors circuit status and power draw. Element failures, breaker trips, or unexpected shutdowns trigger immediate alerts — so maintenance teams are dispatched before the public notices.
Track energy consumption for each BBQ individually. Identify high-draw units, detect degraded elements drawing excess current, and build the consumption data needed to justify infrastructure upgrades.
Historical usage data shows which locations are most popular, when peak demand occurs, and which units are underutilised. Use this data to inform future investment decisions and maintenance scheduling.
Every on/off event is timestamped and stored. Generate operational history reports for council audits, insurance requirements, or community transparency — exportable at any time.
Capability
A full breakdown of the Fieldmouse BBQ monitoring and control capability set.
| Capability | Monitor | Control | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status & Control | |||
| BBQ On / Off Status | |||
| Circuit / Breaker Status | |||
| Command Confirmation (sent, received, actioned) | |||
| Scheduling | |||
| Time-Based On/Off Scheduling | |||
| Seasonal / Holiday Schedule Overrides | |||
| Event-Linked Activation | |||
| Energy & Metering | |||
| Per-Unit Power Consumption | |||
| Abnormal Draw / Fault Detection | |||
| Energy Usage Reporting & CSV Export | |||
| Reporting & Compliance | |||
| Event Log (every action timestamped) | |||
| Usage Frequency & Pattern Reports | |||
Key Outcomes
Indicative results based on typical deployments. Your results will vary by site count, existing infrastructure, and usage patterns.
Precise scheduling and automatic shutoffs eliminate overnight and out-of-hours energy draw across the entire BBQ network — with no site visits required.
Real-time power monitoring catches element failures and breaker trips the moment they occur — before community complaints and before maintenance teams are even asked to attend.
Full operational history always available on demand for council audits, insurance requirements, and community transparency reporting.
Fieldmouse Devices
BBQ monitoring deployments primarily use the Runner controller for switching and scheduling, with energy metering available as an integrated add-on.
Whether you manage five parks or fifty, Fieldmouse scales to fit. Get in touch to discuss your specific setup and we'll show you how it works.
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