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News & Trends customers using the iOS platform, and believe that this further demonstrates our commitment to mobile and the support of both commercial and consumer grade devices," said Len Kennedy, CEO of Roadnet Technologies. Highlights of the MobileCast Proofof-Delivery app include: GPS Tracking; Manual Arrive/Depart to track accurate service times; Text Messaging within the application to streamline communications; Dynamic Dispatch of stops to driver's mobile device; In-Field Geocoding to ensure accurate delivery locations; Store and Forward so that when a coverage issue is experienced all information will be saved and transmitted later; Driver Re-Sequencing of stops to allow control over reordering stops when necessary; Order Summary to quickly view what is being delivery; Apple Maps integration to provide delivery driving directions (does not include truck restrictions); Apple Voice Navigation provides audible directions to a requested location; Apple Live Traffic overlays to provide traffic information for the route. On Track, the sales and merchandiser tracking application that accurately records mileage and time spent with a customer, is also available within the MobileCast app. The MobileCast phone solution is an easy to use proof-of-delivery application. Proofof-delivery systems not only let management track their vehicles in real time, but they also notify employees in the back office when issues arise that may prohibit a route from being completed as planned. The historical data collected through a proof-of-delivery application can also be used to evaluate trends and determine alternative solutions for route execution. HONEYWELL'S WI-FI 9000 THERMOSTAT OFFERS CONVENIENCE OF CONNECTIVITY AND EASY INSTALLATION Honeywell (Minneapolis) announced the availability of the new Wi-Fi 9000 Thermostat. The Wi-Fi 9000 Thermostat is the latest in a line of connected thermostats from Honeywell, which allow for not only easy installation and setup, but also gives the contractors more options for their customers looking for a contemporary design and customizable color display. Featuring enhanced technology at the touch of a screen, the Wi-Fi 9000 is equipped with an on-screen setup process that is faster not only for customers, but contractors as well. Customers will also have the luxury of controlling their comfort remotely via the web, tablet or smartphone, which allows easy monitoring and management of home comfort from any device through Honeywell's top-rated Total Connect Comfort app. New features with this sleek white thermostat include: Weather information displays humidity plus current and 5-day local forecast by zip code; Universal application across a majority of system types; High gloss frame and customizable display color; Programmable functionality allows customers to save on annual energy costs; With Smart Response technology, the thermostat automatically adjusts daily to preheat or cool to a precise temperature right when you want it. The latest thermostat from Honeywell is now available at distributor locations. Contractors have a choice of a full line of Wi-Fi thermostats including the Wi-Fi FocusPRO®, Wi-Fi VisionPRO® and now the Wi-Fi 9000. To learn more, visit www. yourhome.honeywell.com. For more information on the Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat, including exclusive rebates and how-to videos, please visit www.wifithermostat.com. Fairville Products, has announced that they have succeeded in making their filming amine chemistry in Fuel Right® fuel treatments twice as concentrated as believed possible a year ago. The result is a new line of additives for control of sludge, fouling and corrosion in diesel fuel and heating oil systems called Fuel Right Concentrated Formula, or "30K". Having a 1:30,000 treat ration, this product reduces the cost of treatment by one third vs. the standard Fuel Right product More information is available by calling Fairville products at 302 425-4400. In addition to geothermal consultant Jay Egg, one of the authors to the first textbook, the new volume, "Modern Geothermal HVAC: Engineering and Control Applications," which came out this summer, features contributions from Greg Cunniff, P.E., Applications Engineering Manager for Taco, Inc. and Carl Orio, chairman of Water Energy Distributors. "Modern Geothermal HVAC: Engineering and Controls Applications" was designed for graduate level students and industry professionals who wish to deepen their knowledge of geothermal applications and advanced hydronics. The textbook contains fifteen chapters ranging in topics from geothermal open and closed loops and standing well methods and applications to HVAC basics, equipment, and the latest developments in radiant cooling with chilled beams, variable speed pumping and controls. The book also includes the latest information on geothermal rebates, incentives and renewables legislation in place. Each chapter concludes with a series of review questions. Geothermal loops in water-to-water applications work particularly well with advanced hydronic equipment provided by a manufacturer like Taco, which specializes in pumps, valves, heat exchangers and controls. Taco author Greg Cunniff describes several of Taco's most advanced product offerings like its single pipe LoadMatch® system, LOFlo® injection pumping system, variable speed pumping technology, and Taco's building management control system iWorx. "Modern Geothermal HVAC: Engineering and Controls" can be purchased on Amazon. It is also available as an e-book. The book has received wide acclaim from professional engineers, designers, contractors and manufacturers across the industry based on reviews posted on Amazon. GEOTHERMAL AND HVAC GRADUATE LEVEL TEXTBOOK NOW AVAILABLE FROM MCGRAW HILL Bacharach Offers Rebates On Combustion Analyzer Purchases McGraw Hill Education has published a follow-on graduate level textbook to its highly successful "Geothermal HVAC: Green Heating and Cooling" undergraduate textbook, published in 2011. Bacharach (New Kensington, Penn.) is offering special cash back incentives on purchases of select INSIGHT® Plus, Fyrite® InTech® and PCA®3 electronic combustion analyzers. With innovative features, rugged Fuel Right® fuel treatments www.fueloilnews.com | FUEL OIL NEWS | NOVEMBER 2013 11