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NetworkThermostat,
a leading communications-based thermostat manufacturer since 1995,
announces the availability of its new RP32-WIFI wireless IP thermostat.
Grapevine,
Texas (PRWEB) December 07, 2011 - NetworkThermostat, a leading
communications-based thermostat manufacturer since 1995, announces the
availability of its new RP32-WIFI wireless IP thermostat. This new
programmable communicating thermostat (PCT) is a Wi-FI thermostat that
includes a built-in web server, allowing simple connection from any PC,
Mac, smart phone or tablet. The intuitive interface and powerful web
engine puts the right amount of control at the right location. There’s
no need for platform specific mobile apps, including iPhone, iPad and
Android platforms.
"It’s gotta be simple…™" is the driving force behind the development,
bringing together software, hardware and human engineering to create a
802.11-based product that allows for the perfect blend of aesthetics
and technology.
While traditional programmable thermostats place a burden on the user
to program every schedule from the front panel of the thermostat, this
Internet thermostat allows point and click control from just about any
browser on any device from anywhere there’s a Wi-Fi or Internet
connection. The RP32-WIFI is an automatic changeover 3-Heat / 2-Cool
thermostat with programmability from just a single schedule to seven
days per week with up to four events per day. “Schedule programming is
performed over the Wi-Fi connection, where it should be done, not from
the front panel of the thermostat. ‘Thermostat hieroglyphics’ and the
energy wasteful ‘hold’ button are a thing of the past. It’s a powerful
new product with the perfect combination of simple front-panel
operation and sophisticated control from the browser”, said Jerry Drew,
NetworkThermostat’s President. In addition, creating an extended hold
(vacation) can be quickly done from the thermostat front panel or from
the Wi-Fi connection. With the RP32-WIFI, the user simply enters the
day and time to return to normal schedules, allowing energy savings
when away and energy efficiency when not.
Because this is an IP thermostat, secure Wi-Fi connection and control
can occur from anywhere inside the home or business, and connection
from the Internet if you’re not at the thermostat’s location. In
addition, controlling multiple RP32-WIFI thermostats is as easy as
controlling one. Users have multiple options of using the free
Internet-based Net/X™ Remote Device login tool, free Net/X™ Device
Explorer tool for on-site LANs (both tools will list all of the user’s
thermostats), or the free Net/X Command Center software for
drag-and-drop scheduling of multiple thermostats.
The RP32-WIFI has universal equipment control for conventional
gas/electric, heat pump (including dual fuel), electric, and hydronic
heat systems. The new thermostat engages both residential and
commercial features, including Smart Schedule Recovery™ which allows
intelligent temperature recovery, Efficient Equipment Restart™ which
efficiently staggers scheduled start times to eliminate multiple units
starting at once, adjustable override time and min/max setpoints, fan
recirculation, vacation scheduling, keypad lockout, and many more
powerful features.
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The RP32-WIFI also incorporates an effective alert notification system
for both the end customer and service contractor. Email and SMS text
messaging alerts allow for fast response when equipment problems arise
and reminders for general maintenance of the connected HVAC gear.
Alerts include high and low room and outside temperatures, inefficient
equipment operation and a reminder to change the filter.
NetworkThermostat also teamed up with the most powerful weather
service, WeatherbugŪ. WeatherbugŪ is integrated right into the
thermostat, allowing users to know the outside temperature (without the
need for a sensor), full current weather conditions and seven day
forecast, all right from the browser.
In addition, the RP32-WIFI employs NetworkThermostat’s open API,
allowing software developers and hardware integrators the ability to
quickly and seamlessly integrate the thermostat into other systems.
“The RP32-WIFI advantages are an unparalleled level of user
accessibility, customization and energy savings”, Drew states. By
conquering the inadequacies of standard thermostats, and the complexity
of more expensive building automation systems, the RP32-WIFI is
positioned to be a mainstay of the HVAC industry.
Availability
The product is available through an ever-growing network of online
retailers, HVAC distributors and contractors. Detailed information on
this product, and NetworkThermostat’s industry leading network
solutions can be found on the web at: http://www.networkthermostat.com
, email: sales@networkthermostat.com
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