Description:
The VIP Series is the first accessible digital thermostat with audio playback of indoor temperature, temperature setting, mode and programming instructions so blind and visually impaired users can precisely and easily manage their indoor comfort. The VIP 3000 is easy to operate. A Smartphone or Internet connection is NOT required. Yes, the VIP 3000 “talks” to you! When you press the day/time, weekend or weekday schedule buttons, you are voice prompted to enter the correct settings.
VIP 3000: is an accessible universal heating – cooling talking thermostat designed specifically for persons who are blind or have low vision. The VIP 3000 can control most Gas, Oil and Electric 24 Vac Heating and Air Conditioning Systems including the newest multi-stage (up to 3 stages of heat and 2 stages of cooling) furnaces, air conditioners and heat pump systems. The VIP 3000 can also control Heat Pump / Dual Fuel (Hybrid) systems with 1 or 2 stage Compressors and Auxiliary Heat. To be used with single transformer systems. The VIP 3000 has enhanced speech functions including a talking Fan Button (fan on – fan auto), the System Button (heat-off-cool-auxiliary) and optional auto-changeover. The VIP 3000 combines the latest technology to promote independent living with its verbal setup instructions and verbal announcements of room temperature, temperature setting and mode (heat, off, cool or auxiliary). The VIP is truly a “talking thermostat” that was designed to help people with visual impairments live more independently.
In addition to the verbal instructions mentioned above, a CD with complete instructions to operate the VIP 3000 is included with each thermostat. These instructions are in MP3 and Wave file format and can be listened to using a CD player or computer. A text file is also included that can be listened to using your favorite text to speech software.
The VIP 3000 is a single zone battery powered thermostat that can be setup for either programmable (night setback) or non-programmable (manual) operation depending on the application. In the programmable mode, the VIP functions as a setback thermostat with 5+2 programming. Five plus two programming means that Monday through Friday, there are four separate programs per 24 hour period, wake, day, evening and sleep. Four different programs can be entered to suit your weekend schedule. In the non-programmable mode all automatic setback functions are disabled and the VIP functions as a manual “talking thermostat”. The VIP 3000 also has built in freeze protection. In the event the indoor temperature drops to 40 degrees due to the thermostat being turned off or inoperative, your heating system will maintain 40 degrees in the residence.
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