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GUIDE 2020

Thermo King ConnectedSuite :
Making data-driven decisions just got easier
™

The ConnectedSuite package is a tool
that provides real-time data and insights
on the health of your HVAC system. Having the ability to communicate directly
with your HVAC supplier eliminates the
cost of using a third-party provider. Connecting directly provides real-time data
that gives you the advantage of responding in real-time, allowing you to track inefficiencies and avoid costly road-calls
before they happen.

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More than just data
We live in a data-driven world, but data
that is not actionable is just data. The
many features available in ConnectedSuite allows you to use it as a fleet management tool. Have you ever wondered
why some buses get better fuel economy than others? Or why some drivers
get better fuel economy than others, no
matter which bus they drive? Not only
do you get real-time visualization and
alerts, you can look at the history of
a single unit, a group of units or even
the entire fleet of units operating outside normal parameters to proactively
investigate and reduce unscheduled
maintenance time.

Real Fuel Savings -
Set Point Variation
Did you know that by controlling your set
point across your fleet you could save
thousands in fuel costs? Lowering the
set point does not make the HVAC cool
faster, but it can cause your compressor run time to increase which increases
fuel usage and can create coil-freezing
issues that could lead to a road-call.
ConnectedSuite provides at-a-glance
graphics to track set-point variation by
bus or across your fleet so you can address inefficiencies.

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Real Fuel Savings -
Reheat Usage
When performance is measured, performance will improve. Reheat is sometimes
necessary but it is also often overused.
It costs additional fuel to use reheat, so
why use it when you don't have to? ConnectedSuite will automatically identify
the conditions when reheat is not needed, resulting in fuel and energy savings.

Connect, Collect and Correct
Connect to the condition of your assets at any time. Collect data on your
assets in real-time and track fluctuations in historical behavior. Determine

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immediately if the HVAC is functioning
correctly. Check active alarms. Look at
Delta "T", duct temperature, space temperature, fan speed and compressor
operation. Correct inefficiencies and
improve critical uptime and asset utilization. Alarm codes are accompanied
by diagnostic information; no need to
look them up manually.

So much more
This is just the beginning. ConnectedSuite offers many more features to help
you unleash the hidden potential of your
fleet. Learn more at: thermoking.com/
connectedbus.

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