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How it works
Tips
ThinkEco Web App
• Displays real-time and historical energy consumption data.
• Allows you to schedule your window A/C on or off or change the
SET TO
temperature from a computer or mobile device.
(This is equivalent to programming a
household thermostat to turn off and on at certain times of the day.)
modlet
• Controls the flow of electricity to your window A/C unit.
• Monitors real-time energy consumption of your window A/C unit and communi-
cates this data to your computer via the USB receiver.
smartAC thermostat
• Measures the current temperature inside the room and communicates the
temperature to the modlet.
• Allows you to program a
SET TO
temperature that you would like the window
A/C unit to maintain.
(When the temperature in the room is greater (warmer) than the
SET TO temperature and your A/C is scheduled on, the modlet turns your window A/C on. If
the temperature is less (colder) than the SET TO temperature, the modlet turns your window
A/C off. )
1. Set your window A/C unit to high and cold.
When you first set up your modlet, use the controls on your A/C unit to set
it to a cold temperature and high fan speed. This will help your room cool
down and reach your target temperature faster.
2. Use the wireless remote instead of your A/C controls.
After the modlet is set up, use the wireless thermostat to change the SET TO
temperature. The thermostat communicates both the current and SET TO
temperature directly to the modlet so it can control your window A/C unit.
3.
Turn on your computer and plug in your USB at least
once a week.
Energy consumption and temperature data is only transmitted from the modlet
to your computer when your computer is on and the USB receiver is plugged
in. The modlet can store this data for up to 10 days, but your computer must
be on to monitor or control your A/C from a smart phone or computer outside
your home or to participate in the demand response events.
4.
Keep your thermostat in the same room as your A/C.
Each thermostat is programmed to work with one modlet and window A/C.
If you have multiple A/Cs and modlets in your apartment, make sure that you
leave the thermostat in the same room as the A/C that it controls to ensure
accurate temperature readings.
5.
Keep the thermostat near the center of the room.
Since the thermostat has an internal thermometer to measure the room
temperature, keep the thermostat toward the middle of the room for an
accurate reading (i.e. – not right next to the window A/C or in a hot sunny
window).
To maximize the performance of your modlet A/C system, use the
following tips.
The modlet smartAC kit converts any window air-conditioner into an
Internet-enabled device with smart thermostat control and scheduling
capabilities.
