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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
This manual provides installation, operational and set up instructions for the iCOMM™
remote monitoring system hardware. In this manual the terms “Appliance,” “Unit” and
“Device” are synonymous with tank type water heaters and boilers.
SYSTEM OPERATION & FEATURES
Remote Monitoring - Internet
The iCOMM™ system allows users to remotely monitor operational and diagnostic
information of iCOMM™ compatible water heating appliances. Appliances are connected to
the iCOMM™ system’s CM (communication module - page 6) and the CM is connected to
the Internet. Users log on to a secure web site maintained by the appliance manufacturer to
monitor appliances.
Operational and diagnostic information accessible through the appliance’s control system
locally can be viewed remotely from any location that has Internet access.
BACnet Compatibility
In addition to web based monitoring iCOMM™compatible water heating appliances will be
able to communicate with BACnet compliant supervisory controls and building management
systems through the iCOMM™ system’s CM - see page 35.
Automated Service Notifications
The iCOMM™ system can automatically notify selected employees and service personnel
via email and/or cellular phone text messages whenever operational problems or user
defined Alert Conditions occur. Operational problems and conditions that can initiate an
Automated Service Notification include:
• Fault/error/lock out conditions declared by any connected water heating appliance.
• Water leaks detected by the iCOMM™ system Leak Detector component (page 10).
• Low Water Temperature Alarm (settings for this feature are made on iCOMM™ web site).
• Various user defined Alert Conditions such as maximum cycle count, run time, elapsed
time, heating time and communication failures (settings for this feature are made on
iCOMM™ web site).
Historical Data Graphs
Graphs showing operational data such as system temperature and run time for a water
heating appliance during user defined time periods are calculated and displayed online.
Estimated Operating Costs
Estimated utility costs savings (compared to standard 80% thermally efficient products) are
calculated and displayed on the iCOMM™ web site for each connected appliance.
Appliance Run Time
Appliance run time (wear) data is collected and displayed online. This data can be used to
implement planned replacement policies and to forecast and budget for replacement costs.
This can help minimize lost income due to unexpected equipment failure.
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