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FRA126CT1 does have electronic controls so you can set a temperature, allowing the unit to function automatically to maintain that temperature in the room without use intervention as long as the unit stays on.
This unit also has a remote thermostat which means it measures the temperature of the room through the remote control -- the temperature is read at the remote and relayed to the window unit. The unit will maintain the set temperature that is monitored at the location of the remote.
Another feature on this unit is the 24-hour on/off timer. This timer is an energy-saving feature which allows you to turn the unit on and off over a 24-hour time period. You could set the unit to turn off at 8 a.m. and back on at 5 p.m. if you're away during the day but want a room cool at night. As long as the timer is activated, it will turn off at 8 a.m. and back on a 5 p.m. every day.