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Trane® Link

Judge’s Remarks:

"Trane Link is Trane’s connected commissioning system, which generates a report that can be used to verify HVAC quality installation and provide a baseline for future maintenance. Judges foresee Trane Link reducing installation concerns while adding transparency for customers to maintain their Trane system and reduce future operational issues. Trane Link addresses affordability by making products more serviceable in the long term; judges believed that consumer benefits and savings associated with this platform could be substantial. The Trane Link report could also assure utilities that installed equipment will achieve intended energy savings and performance."


Description:

Trane® Link provides innovative features designed to revolutionize the way installation, commissioning, and remote monitoring are conducted on variable speed systems. Expect a higher degree of installation accuracy, faster commissioning, and reduced callbacks.

The Trane Technician app accesses Trane Link’s built-in system sensors so technicians can easily configure or diagnose a system from the palm of their hand. Leave those gauges and probes on the truck!

With this detailed information and monitoring, Trane Link is sure to transform the variable speed experience and reliability from start to finish – making it one more reason why Trane is more reliable than ever. These benefits are enabled by several core Trane Link capabilities:

Installation & Commissioning Ease
Built to be “plug and play”

• Technician mobile app for fast system setup
• Bluetooth mesh allowing connection to the equipment
• Standardized color-coded wiring
• Self-identification of equipment
• Core setup, control, testing, and commissioning can be completed via Bluetooth without Wi-Fi
• Unique settings, such as electric heat lockouts, can be configured through the app or thermostat

Installation Accuracy
Helping technicians ensure a quality install

• System auto-configures based on model & serial number
• Automated Charging via SmartCharge™
• Automated commissioning tests
• Commissioning reports generated for both contractors and homeowners
• Commissioning results retained for future reference
• Technicians can view temperatures, airflow, power measurements, and pressures in-app
• Many diagnostic checks can be completed without traditional gauges or meters

Enables Remote Monitoring
Enables quicker solutions and more efficient service calls

• Expanded data provided by Link technology
• Continuous monitoring with Diagnostics
• Remote configuration
• Software updates automatically over Wi-Fi
• Real-time and historical alerts, runtime history, and energy usage visibility
• Homeowner-authorized dealer monitoring and remote access
• Multiple-user homeowner access with customizable permissions
• Core HVAC functionality remains accessible at the thermostat even if Wi-Fi is unavailable
• Local data buffering helps preserve diagnostics continuity during connectivity interruptions


Product Specifications:

  • Connectivity Protocols: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, OpenADR 2.0b, and HCA
  • Platform Compatibility: Amazon Alexa, Google Home
  • App Availability: IOS/Apple App Store, Android/Google Play Store

Contact Information:

Trane Technologies
800 Beaty Street
Building B
Davidson, NC 28036
trane.com/residential

Availability Information:

Available now through your local Trane® Dealer.

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