You asked, we listened. The Data Monitoring Package (DMP) now has 2 new features:
1. The graphs on the DMP page now display the fan speed in addition to the outdoor, attic and space temperatures.
2. You can now download the historical whole house fan data to your computer by clicking the DOWNLOAD icon under the temperature graphics. The data is downloaded in “CSV” format which can easily be imported into Excel or other spreadsheet programs.
Carbon Dioxide emissions are in the news again as we experience more violent weather in 2014 and a drought in the west.
We know our customers care about reducing energy consumption and the corresponding Carbon emission reduction. So when time came to upgrade our production machinery and assembly lines we made sure we choose equipment that has the lowest energy footprint possible. For example our high speed CNC punch is an AC servo motor driven turret which uses less than half the energy of a typical hydraulic machine and a 1/3 of the energy use of a machine of 15 years ago.
In addition, we made the conscious choice to supply the energy required to produce our whole house fans from renewable sources. Today, our on-site Solar PV array provides all the energy required to power our cutting and punching equipment as well as a significant portion of our assembly line.
Did you know an AirScape whole house fan could be your best energy savings investment? Read on: http://airscapefans.com/learn-about/energy-savings.php
Over the past few years we have received a lot of feedback from customers regarding the performance and energy efficiency of our fans during the hot summer months. The only thing lacking is how to use the fan year round. To assist with this we offer the SI (seasonal insulation) kit to help increase the R value of our unit. Lately we have been exploring the idea of getting some use from the fan during the winter. The concept of moving outside temperature air through your home doesn’t have to be limited to cool summer nights. The same technology that can cool your home can also be used to bring heat into your home. Some climates can become warm enough during the day to allow for the air to be brought inside and ultimately warm the house. Using the unit the same way you would at night for cooling during summer, in winter, the unit can be turned on when the temperature outside the home gets at or above the desired temperature inside the home. Creating these air exchanges during the day will help in warming the insulation, foundation, etc. which would otherwise have to be heated by your existing heating system. We want you to get the most out of your Airscape fan, and tips like these really help save money during this time of the year.
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For further questions please contact Jeremy Batham, Airscape Technical Support 866-448-4187
If you’ve been reading this blog, or have recently purchase an AirScape WHF, you’re no doubt aware that all of our whole house fans come complete with a webserver. You can access and control the WHF by any browser connected to your LAN.
The missing link is that you have to connect the AirScape WHF to your LAN via an ethernet cable. Most of the time that’s the best and easiest solution. However, if you can’t get from your router to the attic, here is an inexpensive and reliable solution:
Ethernet over Power adapters use your house wiring to transmit ethernet. You simply buy a pair, plug each one into a wall outlet, then plug ethernet cables into the device.
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Airscape announces the launch of its new Data Monitoring Package extending the web server capability of its whole house fans.
The data monitoring package “DMP” provides extra sensors and software to allow whole house fan owners to view room, outside, and attic temperatures. Users can view the temperatures through browser enabled devices (smart phones, computers, tablets). Historical data will be aggregated and saved on AirScape servers and available by secure login.
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Users can check temperatures in the house, attic, and outside remotely. 
By looking at the graphs of temperatures, users can view patterns, identify trends, and decide upon the best ways to save utility costs, and optimize green energy efficiencies.
For more information, visit :
http://www.airscapefans.com/learn-about/dmp-explained.php
UPDATE: The controls referenced below are currently only available as an upgrade on Sierra units. For more information please call us at 866.448.4187.
There are a couple of ways of quickly accessing your whole house fan controller through a web browser.
A bit of technical background:
Your AirScape WHF gets an IP address (something like 192.168.xxx.xxx) from your router through a process called DHCP. This IP address stays the same for long periods, but may change because of power failures, unit resets, etc. For convenience we don’t want to have to look for that IP address or URL whenever we want to change fan speeds or set the timer.
