Regal Beloit turned to Optimal Design to transition from analog products to the data-driven, digital world of connected devices represented by the Internet of Things. The Regal Beloit Century smart pool pump provides a pool operator the ultimate ability to set, adjust, and monitor a pump motor schedule from virtually anywhere in the world. Optimal Design maintained full, end-to-end design and development responsibility in bringing the pump securely online. Regal Beloit’s Century smart pump is just one more example of Optimal Design’s expertise in Internet of Things and product development for the connected home.
Regal had determined that to continue as a leading global manufacturer it would be necessary to take the leap from analog products to the data-driven, digital world of connected devices that is the Internet of Things. Lacking the expertise in wireless technologies Regal turned to Optimal Design to bring their first IoT product to life.
VLink is a simple to install, low-cost method of incorporating wireless controllability to any basic pool with a VGreen motor. A basic, low voltage connection and easy to use App (available in Android, iOS, and web) are all that are needed to power the unit and enable communication. Onscreen instructions guide the owner or installer through securely connecting the wireless adapter to the home’s wireless network. Optimal Design maintained full, end-to-end design and development responsibility in bringing the pump securely online.
