HAI offers a family of Home Area Network (HAN) products designed for use in demand response projects in the Utility industry HAI offers a family of Home Area Network (HAN) products designed for use in demand response projects in the Utility industry

Programmable Communicating Thermostats

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HAI’s Omnistat2 programmable communicating thermostats (PCTs) are a flexible product designed for use by utility companies for Home Area Network (HAN) use in Smart Grid programs. The unique design of the Omnistat2 allows it to be used as a thermostat and an In Home Display (IHD) at the same time.

Omnistat RC-2000 Advanced Display The Omnistat2 utilizes an easy to understand Multicolor Display that can change colors in response to utility related events. The Omnistat2 thermostat communicates with smart meters and can be used to display and control HAI’s other HAN products, such as Load Control Modules (LCM). The Omnistat2 thermostat may be controlled by HAI's IHD.

Omnistat2 thermostats provide precise digital temperature control over the Heating & Air Conditioning (HVAC) system using advanced digital technology that learns the heating/cooling patterns of the home to control the equipment for maximum efficiency and comfort. Omnistat2 thermostats stand out against their competition!

Omnistat2 thermostats have an automatic heat/cool changeover, which features an automatic switch from heating to cooling mode and back without any manual operation. The Fan cycle mode periodically circulates air for comfort. To adjust temperature settings, simply turn the scroll wheel to the right or left. Omnistat2 thermostats do not require batteries to retain their settings and time.

The Omnistat2 user interfaces are intuitive and easy for the homeowner to use. Thermostat pages can be customized to provide any type of energy awareness information that a customer may require. Omnistat2 thermostats can provide real time feedback for customers about their usage in a simple easy to understand format, including providing charts and graphs of HVAC usage, total energy consumption, comparative analysis with typical energy usage, and even Carbon Footprint data. The graphic energy display can change color as an easy way to show energy state or events. When available from the utility, the Omnistat2 shows the current cost of energy, how much energy the homeowner has used, and the current cost of the homeowner's utility bill.

Multiple messages are possible on an Omnistat2

The homeowner may change the backlighting from blue to red or any color in between by turning the knob. This capability, adjustable at any time, provides the homeowner with over one hundred customizable backlight colors. The RC-2000 and RC-1000 Omnistat2 thermostats have a proximity/motion detector so that its screen lights up when it is approached, which makes it easy to adjust in the dark of the night.

Multiple backlight colors on an Omnistat2 Multiple backlight colors on an Omnistat2

The Omnistat2 can optionally display outdoor temperature and humidity. It has a filter reminder for peak efficiency. The homeowner may switch between a simple or advanced display, based upon what information is desired to be viewed.

Omnistat2 Simple Display Omnistat2 Advanced Display

Programmable

The homeowner may schedule HVAC activity using a easy-to-use 7 day schedule function. The equipment may be set back when the house is not occupied in order to save on energy costs. The Omnistat2 has a built-in vacation mode feature that restores temperatures before arriving home.

Omnistat2 thermostats allow homeowners to have a different program option for every day of the week, which makes them flexible enough for homeowners who have different schedules every day. Additionally, these thermostats have a copy feature to make it easy to copy a program schedule from one day to the next.

Communication

HAI In Home Display Both Omnistat2 thermostats and IHDs (shown at right) are capable of acting as a ZigBee® coordinator, which means that they can be used to control Load Control Modules (LCMs) and thermostats for increased ease of use by the homeowner.

Omnistat2 thermostats support one external temperature sensor for indoor or outdoor. When an outdoor sensor has been set up, the outdoor temperature is displayed on the Advanced Display of the Omnistat2. The temperature from a remote temperature sensor can be combined with the onboard Omnistat2 temperature sensor to determine the average temperature of two locations, and this average temperature may then be used for comparison to heat/cool set points.

Omnistat2 thermostats communicate with HAI home control systems, as well with other manufacturer’s automation systems.

Awards

2008 CEA Innovations Design and Engineering Award Electronic House Product of the Year 2008 Innovative House Technology Awards Winner 2008 Professional Builder 100 Best New Products 2008 Finalist CEDIA Best New Product 2008

TechHome Mark of Excellence Gold 2009 Electrical Contracting Products 2008 Innovation Award Finalist 2009 ADEX Platnium for Design Excellence 2009 CityBusiness Innovator of the Year Award

ENERGY STAR Logo Energy Management

HAI is an ENERGY STAR® Partner. All Omnistat2 thermostats meet the Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR® Guidelines for energy efficiency. The Omnistat2 is UL Listed for energy management.

Available Models

Omnistat2 thermostats are available in three different models for utilities:

RC-2000

RC-1500

RC-1000

Single-stage heat/cool

Yes Yes Yes

Heat pump

Yes Yes Yes

Multi-stage heat pump

Yes Yes

Multi-stage heat conventional

Yes Yes

Humidification

Yes

Dehumidification

Yes

HAI provides a complete set of accessories for the Omnistat2 family of thermostats, including external temperature sensors, power boosters, and power isolators so that they may be used with any HVAC system.

 

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HAI Part Number

Description

RC-2000 RC-2000WH (White)
Omnistat2 Multi Stage Universal With Humidity Thermostat
User Guide
Installation Manual

  • Single stage including Gas, Oil, Steam, Hydronic, Forced Air, Radiant, Electric
  • 2 Stage Conventional
  • Heat Pumps, including Air to Air heat pumps or Geothermal
  • 2 Speed Heat Pumps with 3rd stage auxiliary heat
  • Compatible with zone control systems that require a master thermostat
  • Variable Speed Fan Control
  • Dual Fuel Heat Pumps
  • Humidity sensing and display
  • Humidifier control
  • Dehumidifier control

Uses ZigBee® or FlexNet® to communicate wirelessly.

Dimensions: 5 1/2" W x 3 5/8" H x 1 1/8" D

RC-1500 RC-1500WH (White)
Omnistat2 Multi Stage Universal Thermostat

  • Single stage including Gas, Oil, Steam, Hydronic, Forced Air, Radiant, Electric
  • 2 Stage Conventional
  • Heat Pumps, including Air to Air heat pumps or Geothermal
  • 2 Speed Heat Pumps with 3rd stage auxiliary heat
  • Compatible with zone control systems that require a master thermostat
  • Variable Speed Fan Control
  • Dual Fuel Heat Pumps

Uses ZigBee® or FlexNet® to communicate wirelessly.

Dimensions: 5 1/2" W x 3 5/8" H x 1 1/8" D

RC-1000 RC-1000WH (White)
Omnistat2 Single Stage Thermostat
User Guide
Installation Manual

  • Single stage including Gas, Oil, Steam, Hydronic, Forced Air, Radiant, Electric
  • Single Speed Heat Pumps with auxiliary heat
  • Dual Fuel Heat Pumps

Uses ZigBee® or FlexNet® to communicate wirelessly.

Dimensions: 5 1/2" W x 3 5/8" H x 1 1/8" D

65A18-1

65A18-1
65A18-1
Omnistat2 Trim Ring

Manual

The Trim Ring for Omnistat2 Thermostats will work with any Omnistat2 thermostat when retro-fitting it into an existing installation.

It has a width of 7 5/16 inches and a height of 5 5/8 inches.

The second image at left shows the Omnistat2 Trim Ring with an Omnistat2 Thermostat; however, this part does not come with an Omnistat2 Thermostat.

23A00-1 23A00-1
Surface Mount Remote Indoor Temp Sensor
Manual

The Surface Mount Remote Indoor/Outdoor Temperature Sensor may be mounted in the conditioned space and the thermostat can be mounted remotely for protection from tampering or for aesthetic reasons.

This sensor may be used by Omnistat2 thermostats as an outdoor sensor for dual fuel heat pumps.

This sensor uses twisted pair, shielded cable from the Omnistat2 or Omnistat thermostat to its location.

  • For distances up to 100 feet, typical twisted pair, PVC-insulated, shielded cable may be used.

  • For distances from 100-150 feet, twisted pair with polypropylene insulated conductors, shielded must be used.

  • For distances from 150-250 feet, twisted pair with foam-polyethylene insulated conductors, shielded must be used.

  • Wire runs must not exceed 250 feet.

The Remote Sensor must be mounted in the same location appropriate for a thermostat for best performance (for example, on an inside wall, free of draft from vents, away from sunlight, windows, etc.).

This small (2 W X 1.5 H X I D inches) unit is mounted on the surface of the wall.

This sensor will work with any Omnistat2 thermostat.

23A00-2 23A00-2
Flush Mount Remote Indoor Temp Sensor
Manual

The Flush Mount Remote Indoor Temperature Sensor may be mounted in the conditioned space and the thermostat can be mounted remotely for protection from tampering or for aesthetic reasons.

This sensor uses twisted pair, shielded cable from the Omnistat thermostat to its location.

  • For distances up to 100 feet, typical twisted pair, PVC-insulated, shielded cable may be used.

  • For distances from 100-150 feet, twisted pair with polypropylene insulated conductors, shielded must be used.

  • For distances from 150-250 feet, twisted pair with foam-polyethylene insulated conductors, shielded must be used.

  • Wire runs must not exceed 250 feet.

The Remote Sensor must be mounted in the same location appropriate for a thermostat for best performance (for example, on an inside wall, free of draft from vents, away from sunlight, windows, etc.).

This small unit (disc is 1.5 inches in diameter) can be flush mounted in the drywall and painted over to become almost invisible in a residential installation.

This sensor will work with any Omnistat2 thermostat.

29A00-1 29A00-1
Thermostat Isolation Module

Relay isolation module for any Omnistat2 thermostat. Includes mounting clips, instructions. (May be needed for HVAC systems using non-standard voltages).

30A00-2 30A00-2
Thermostat Power Supply Module

Manual

Power booster for any Omnistat2 thermostat. This optional module may be needed in retrofit applications where "HVAC common" wire is not available.

 

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