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Pelican Wireless Line Up and Overview
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Pelican Wireless Systems offers a comprehensive range of products designed to enhance commercial climate management through wireless technology. Pelican Wireless can become your HVAC building management system by directly wiring to the equipment you are controlling but it will talk wirelessly with all the thermostats onsite to give you an online dashboard to control and monitor your building. 

 

Products We Can Control:

 

  • Rooftop Units (RTU)
  • Furnaces
  • Tube Heaters
  • Unit Heaters
  • PTAC's
  • Boilers
  • Boiler Plants
  • Pumps
  • Fans
  • Lighting
  • and more, be sure to email [email protected] if you do not see your product on the list.

 

Their product lineup includes:​

Gateways:

  • Ethernet Gateway (GW400): Connects up to 2,000 Pelican devices to the Pelican Connect™ app via a standard Ethernet connection. ​

  • Cellular Gateway (GW400-LTE): Connects up to 2,000 devices using the Pelican AnyWhere Cellular network, requiring a separate subscription. ​

Thermostats:

  • Touch Thermostat (TC Series): Available in models measuring combinations of temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels.

    • 1. TC1 Commercial Connected Thermostat:

    • Features:

      • Provides virtual indoor climate management with real-time and historical tracking of space temperature and HVAC operational data.​

      • Supports scheduling through the Pelican Web App for daily, 5-2, or 7-day schedules, with group scheduling capabilities for multiple thermostats.​ 

      • Integrates Pelican's auto-wireless mesh technology for seamless connectivity and network extension.​

      • Sleek design offering a simple touch interface.​

    • Specifications:

      • Powered by 24VAC, 60Hz; 105 mA.​

      • Compatible with industry-standard HVAC terminals and utilizes existing thermostat wiring.​

      • Includes a limited wiring relay pack for applications with only three wires to the HVAC unit.​

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    • 2. TC3 Commercial Connected Thermostat with Integrated CO₂ Sensor:

    • Features:

      • All functionalities of the TC1 model.​

      • Incorporates an integrated CO₂ sensor for monitoring indoor air quality.​

      • Provides online viewable historical data of space temperature, set-points, HVAC operation, and fan status.

    • Specifications:

      • Similar power requirements and compatibility as the TC1.​

      • Includes the limited wiring relay pack for installations with minimal wiring.​

    • 3. TC4 Connected Thermostat with Humidity and CO₂ Monitoring:

    • Features:

      • Expands upon the TC3 by adding humidity monitoring capabilities alongside CO₂ sensing.​

      • Offers comprehensive environmental monitoring, suitable for various residential or commercial spaces.​

      • Allows precise temperature management with programmable settings.​

    • Specifications:

      • Shares similar installation and power specifications with other TC models.

      • Designed for efficient climate control with additional environmental monitoring features.​

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    • Each TC Series thermostat integrates seamlessly with the Pelican Web App, enabling users to manage all aspects of the thermostat, including schedules and temperature set-points, while providing advanced equipment failure warning notifications.

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  • Traditional Thermostat (TS Series): Offers similar functionalities; however, this series has concluded production. ​

Zone Coordinators:

  • Zone Coordinator (Z8): Manages central equipment operation for 2 to 8 damper zones. ​

  • Zone Coordinator (Z24): Handles coordination for 9 to 30 damper zones. ​

Power Control Modules:

  • Power Module (PM5-120/240): A wireless relay pack powered by 120VAC or 240VAC, featuring five isolated relays for scheduling or coordinating with Pelican thermostats. ​

  • Power Module (PM5-277): Similar to the PM5-120/240 but powered by 277VAC. ​

Accessories:

  • Advanced Controller (PEARL): Provides economizer, ventilation, variable speed fan, and modulation control. ​

  • Temperature and Alarm Sensor (TA1): Adds an input for temperature or dry-contact monitoring. ​

  • Remote Thermostat (RT2-DC): Designed for remote temperature control applications. ​

  • Wireless Proximity Sensor (PRX1): Detects occupancy based on proximity. ​

  • Wireless Repeater (WR900): Extends the range of the Pelican wireless network. ​

  • Wireless PTAC Control (TCM1): Controls Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners wirelessly. ​

    1. Basic Subscription:

These products integrate seamlessly to create intelligent, wireless climate control solutions suitable for various commercial applications

 

Web App Features:

 

The Pelican Connect™ App is a comprehensive web-based platform designed to streamline and centralize the management of building climates across various facilities. Accessible on multiple devices, it enables users to oversee single buildings, entire campuses, or multiple commercial locations with ease. ​

Key Features:

  • Unified Management: Navigate and control indoor environments across multiple buildings and locations through a single, intuitive interface. ​

  • Real-Time Adjustments: Modify room temperatures, humidity levels, ventilation rates, and equipment operations instantly via the app. ​

  • Subscription Flexibility: Pelican offers a free Basic Subscription that meets the needs of most users, with additional plans available for extended data storage and industry-specific features. ​

By virtualizing climate control, the Pelican Connect™ App reduces the need for on-site support, leading to more efficient building management and potential cost savings.

 

Subscriptions:

 

Pelican Wireless Systems offers three subscription tiers for their Pelican App, each designed to cater to varying customer needs:​

Cost: Free for life.​

  • Features:

    • Unlimited device support, allowing scalability from a single unit to an entire campus.​

    • Real-time control and monitoring through the Pelican App.​

    • Comprehensive scheduling dashboard with options for occupied/unoccupied settings, optimum start, sharable, event-based, and 365-day vacation scheduling.​

    • In-app notifications for preventive equipment alerts.​

    • One week of stored historical data for each device.​

    • Single administrator access via email and password.​

    • Usage graphs to track run-times, energy consumption, and estimated operational costs.

    • MySites portal for seamless navigation between multiple locations.​

    • Free software upgrades and security patches.​

    • Complimentary technical support.​

2. Standard Subscription:

  • Cost: $2.99 per month per thermostat.​

  • Additional Features Over Basic:

    • Two years of real-time historical data storage for every device and point within the Pelican solution.​

    • Unlimited alarm notifications via email and/or text message.​

3. Enhanced Subscription:

  • Cost: $3.99 per month per thermostat.​

  • Additional Features Over Standard:

    • Extended data storage and collection capabilities.​

    • Industry-specific features tailored to unique operational requirements.​

These subscription options are designed to provide flexibility, ensuring that users can select a plan that best aligns with their operational needs and budget.

 

Security:

 

​Pelican Wireless Systems prioritizes robust security through their C.O.R.E. framework, ensuring seamless integration within existing network environments. Key security features include:​

  • Outbound-Only Connections: The Pelican Gateway initiates outbound connections to private cloud servers, minimizing exposure to unsolicited inbound traffic.​

  • 128-bit AES Encryption: All data transmissions are encrypted using Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with 128-bit keys, safeguarding data integrity and confidentiality.​

  • Closed Operating Systems: The system operates without open-source platforms, reducing vulnerabilities associated with open architectures.​

  • Localized Cloud Servers: Data is managed on in-country cloud servers with single-point private connections, ensuring data sovereignty and reducing latency.​

  • Autonomous Wireless Networking: Utilizing the 802.15.4 wireless standard, Pelican's network is designed to coexist with other wireless devices without interconnectivity or interference, maintaining network isolation.​

  • Enhanced Authentication: Options for complex passwords and two-factor authentication add layers of security to user access.​

These measures collectively create an isolated and secure network, emphasizing the elimination of human error, reliable connections with minimal latency, and robust encryption from data point to data point.

 

 

 

 

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