“I highly recommend Venstar’s Skyport Cloud Services. It has exceeded my expectations with its user-friendly interface that allows me to quickly view and control the thermostats from virtually anywhere.”
CHALLENGE:
Remotely Manage HVAC System and Keep Telescopes Cool
- Produce sharp images, temperatures inside the telescope dome
- Find a control system that would help keep the telescopes cool
- Ensure optimal viewing conditions
- Remote management with a mobile app and via a Web browser
- Monitor the temperatures generated by the HVAC systems across the facility.
SOLUTION:
Venstar Skyport Cloud Services and Wi-Fi Thermostats
- Use Skyport to remotely monitor and control temperatures in the telescope domes
- Can now see the current temperature inside each telescope dome and remotely make any changes to the settings
- Energy usage monitoring feature provides some control over energy costs
- Uses setpoint limiting to ensure that temperatures stay within the pre-set parameters, keeping the domes from getting too hot or too cold
- Skyport instantly alerts him via email when temperatures go above or below parameters so he can immediately take action from virtually anywhere
RESULTS:
Skyport Ensures Consistent Temperatures in Critical Applications Including Thermostat Domes
- Enables clear viewing of stars by keeping telescope domes the right temperature
- Provides alerts when temperatures inside the domes are outside the pre-set parameters
- Empowers remote access and control using Skyport Cloud Services via website or mobile device
- Facilitates setpoint limiting of temperatures throughout the facility
Skyport Mobile
Skyport Mobile allows Palomar Observatory to remotely monitor and control the facilities thermostats to maintain perfect temperature
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Founded in 1992, and based in Southern California, Venstar Inc. is a leading Thermostat and Energy Management System provider.With more than 10 million thermostats installed across North America, Venstar is one of the largest thermostat suppliers. Venstar designs and builds innovative comfort controls under the Venstar brand as well as providing OEM products for the most recognizable brands in HVAC. Our leading edge cloud services powered by Skyport provide homeowners, businesses, and school districts with highly secure web and mobile platforms to remotely control our family of award winning connected thermostats and sensors.
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