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Pelican Connect Overview
Navigating the Pelican Connect app is straightforward and intuitive. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you understand its layout and features:
Main Page Overview
Upon logging into the Pelican Connect app, you’ll be presented with the Main Page, which serves as the central hub for managing your climate control system. The layout and available options may vary depending on your access rights, the types of devices installed, and how your Pelican devices are organized.
Key Components of the Main Page
Groups and Thermostats:
- Rooms are organized into Groups, which are displayed in grey. Within each group, individual Thermostats are listed. This hierarchical structure allows for efficient management of multiple zones or areas.
Schedule Dashboard:
- Accessed by selecting the blue button labeled Schedule Dashboard, this feature provides a convenient area to manage all normal schedules and special event schedules for your thermostats. The dashboard is segmented into three primary sections:
- Manage Shared Schedules: Create and edit schedules that can be applied to multiple thermostats simultaneously.
- Manage Thermostat Schedules: Oversee individual thermostat schedules for customized control.
- Show Calendar: View and manage scheduled events in a calendar format for easy visualization.
Usage Graphs:
- By selecting the green button labeled Usage Graphs, you can access historical cooling and heating run-time information. This feature can also display calculated energy consumption and electric costs, aiding in energy management and optimization.
Notifications:
- If there are active notifications, an orange button labeled Alarm Notifications will appear. Notifications are categorized into:
- New Device Notification: Indicates when a new Pelican device has been installed at your site and requires configuration.
- Climate Issues Notification: Alerts you to any climate-related issues detected by the system.
Admin Menu:
- Visible only if you have Admin access, this area is where administrative configurations are set for your Pelican app and devices. You can access the Admin Menu by selecting the Admin icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Main Page or by selecting the dark blue button labeled Admin at the bottom of the Main Page.
Additional Features
One-Touch Vacation Function:
- If enabled, a button labeled On Vacation allows you to toggle vacation mode on or off with a single touch, simplifying the process of adjusting settings during periods of absence.
MySites:
- If you have access to multiple sites, a button labeled MySites will appear in the upper left hand corner, which allows you to toggle between your MySites portal and into your other sites, simplifying the process of managing multiple locations.
Tips for Effective Navigation
- Access Rights: The visibility of certain features and menus depends on your user permissions. Ensure you have the appropriate access rights to utilize specific functionalities.
- Device Organization: The arrangement of Groups and Thermostats reflects how your Pelican devices are organized. Consistent naming and grouping conventions can enhance navigation efficiency.
By familiarizing yourself with these components, you can effectively navigate the Main Page of the Pelican Connect app, ensuring optimal management of your climate control system.