ControlWorks is pleased to announce the release of our latest module, ControlWorks Weather. This new module represents a complete ground up effort to provide robust weather data on your client's touchpanel. Anyone familiar with our older RSS Weather module knows the attraction that weather data has on a client's panel. This module is perfect for the Sailor, Aviator, Sportsman or globe trotting client.
So what does it do? The module allows your client to receive weather data by:
- United States zip code
- United States city and state
- Canadian city and provence
- ICAO codes (airport codes such as EGLL for London Heathrow)
The module allows the user to view the current conditions for the area as well as the forecast. Once the user has retrieved the weather the location can be stored as a press and hold preset. The module allows for 8 presets. Each preset can be defined as static or dynamic. Touchpanel files are included with the module that allows functional access to the data on a panel as small as a TPS-4L all the way up to a TPMC-17.
Included with this module is Weater Lite v1. This module is a subset of fetures from "Weather v2" and allows you to provide the current conditions for a single "home" location. Now you can always have the local conditions on the home page of your client's touchpanel. This functionality was the single most requested feature from users.
So how does this work? This new module we are providing is a free, but encrypted module. We have moved from a site license business model to a subscription based one. The module is assigned a unique ID once you have registered the client's site on our Administration site. This ID then gets entered into your module as a parameter. Now each time the module requests data from our server the sites credentials are first verified using this unique ID. When you register the site our administration console generates an account form with your Dealer contact information, site name as well as billing information that needs to get completed. Once the account is generated the module can be implemented immediately. You have 7 days to fax the account form to us before the module will no longer authenticate against our server.
And what does it cost? A one year term of service is $168.00 MSRP. A two year option is available at the discounted price of $300.00 MSRP. We also offer a one time activation option should you not opt for annual billing. Crestron Authorized Dealers may create an account on our Admin site to gain access to Dealer pricing.
So how can I get it? First be sure to read the Terms of Service. Next go ahead and add the module to your cart. This is a zero dollar item so you will not be prompted to enter your credit card information. Complete the transaction and then download the module.
What do I need? In order to make use of the module you will need a 2-series processor equipped with an Ethernet port. The processor will need an active connection to the internet in order to connect to to our server for updates.
What is included? The module package includes the encrypted module, a sample program, and help file. New touchpanel templates have been built for all current touchpanel resolutions. These include:
- 320x240 (TPS-4L, TPS-2000L and STX-1700)
- 640x480 (TPS-3000 and TSP-4000)
- 800x600 (TPS-12 and TPMC-8X)
- 1024x768 (TPS-15 and TPMC-15)
- 1280x768 (TPS-17 and TPMC-17)
New in Version 2
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Added more server and connection error messages
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Added the ability to clear a preset
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Fixed an issue with storing an ICAO code as a preset
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Optimized memory useage
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Added the new module Weather Lite v1
Special Offer
Demo Systems - Dealers contact us to obtain one free account for use in your demonstration facility.
