HVAC controller with diagnostic alerts
    31.
    发明授权
    HVAC controller with diagnostic alerts 有权
    HVAC控制器具有诊断警报

    公开(公告)号:US09002523B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-07

    申请号:US13325554

    申请日:2011-12-14

    摘要: An HVAC controller that monitors the performance of an HVAC system during its operating by comparing a monitored parameter value (e.g. delta T) to a pre-determined limit stored in the HVAC controller memory in order to determine if a performance limit has been violated. In some cases, the HVAC controller may display on a display of the HVAC controller a user alert for at least some of the detected violations. In some instances, the HVAC controller may display or otherwise provide a user alert only after a pre-determined number of performance violations are detected by the HVAC controller. Alternatively, or in addition, the HVAC controller may accept one or more conditions that indicate when a user alert for a detected violation is not to be displayed on the display of the HVAC controller.

    摘要翻译: 一种HVAC控制器,其通过将监视的参数值(例如,ΔT)与存储在HVAC控制器存储器中的预定限制进行比较来监视HVAC系统在其运行期间的性能,以便确定性能极限是否已被违反。 在一些情况下,HVAC控制器可以在HVAC控制器的显示器上显示用于至少一些检测到的违规的用户警报。 在一些情况下,HVAC控制器可以仅在HVAC控制器检测到预定数量的性能违规之后才可以显示或以其它方式提供用户警报。 或者或另外,HVAC控制器可以接受一个或多个条件,其指示用户在检测到的违规的警报何时不在HVAC控制器的显示器上显示。

    HVAC CONTROLLER WITH HVAC SYSTEM FAILURE DETECTION
    32.
    发明申请
    HVAC CONTROLLER WITH HVAC SYSTEM FAILURE DETECTION 审中-公开
    HVAC控制器与HVAC系统故障检测

    公开(公告)号:US20130158715A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-20

    申请号:US13325315

    申请日:2011-12-14

    IPC分类号: G05D23/19

    摘要: An HVAC controller that monitors a current performance level of an HVAC system, and determines if the current performance level falls below a minimum performance threshold level for at least a first predetermined amount of time. The HVAC controller may be configured it display an alert on the display of the HVAC controller if the HVAC controller determines that the current performance level has fallen below the minimum performance threshold level for at least the first period of time. In some cases, the HVAC controller may remove the alert from the display of the HVAC controller if the current performance level subsequently rises and remains above the minimum performance threshold level for at least a second predetermined amount of time. In some cases, the first predetermined amount of time may include a utility shutoff period component and/or a defrost cycle period component.

    摘要翻译: HVAC控制器,其监视HVAC系统的当前性能水平,并且确定当前性能水平是否在至少第一预定时间量内低于最低性能阈值水平。 可以配置HVAC控制器,如果HVAC控制器确定当前性能水平已经降至低于最低性能阈值水平至少第一时间段,则在HVAC控制器的显示器上显示警报。 在某些情况下,如果当前的性能水平随后上升并且在至少第二预定时间量内保持高于最低性能阈值水平,HVAC控制器可以从HVAC控制器的显示器移除警报。 在一些情况下,第一预定量的时间可以包括效用切断周期分量和/或除霜循环周期分量。

    HVAC CONTROLLER WITH USER ACTIVATED PERFORMANCE TEST
    33.
    发明申请
    HVAC CONTROLLER WITH USER ACTIVATED PERFORMANCE TEST 审中-公开
    HVAC控制器与用户激活的性能测试

    公开(公告)号:US20130158714A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-20

    申请号:US13325300

    申请日:2011-12-14

    IPC分类号: G05D23/00

    摘要: An HVAC controller may include a user activated performance test for monitoring the performance of a connected HVAC system. In some cases, the user activated tests may cause the HVAC controller to operate the HVAC system and identify a current delta T of the HVAC system. In some cases, the identified current delta T may be displayed on a display of the HVAC controller for viewing and/or evaluation by the user. In some cases, a delta T limit may be accepted from the user through the user interface of the HVAC controller. In some cases, a minimum run time may also be received via the user interface of the HVAC controller. The delta T limit and/or the minimum run time may be based, at least in part, on the current delta T identified by the user activated performance test.

    摘要翻译: HVAC控制器可以包括用于监视连接的HVAC系统的性能的用户激活的性能测试。 在某些情况下,用户激活的测试可能导致HVAC控制器操作HVAC系统并识别HVAC系统的当前增量T. 在一些情况下,所识别的当前增量T可以显示在HVAC控制器的显示器上,以供用户查看和/或评估。 在某些情况下,可以通过HVAC控制器的用户界面从用户接受增量T限制。 在某些情况下,也可以通过HVAC控制器的用户界面接收最小运行时间。 ΔT限制和/或最小运行时间可以至少部分地基于由用户激活的性能测试识别的当前增量T。

    Remote control for use in zoned and non-zoned HVAC systems
    34.
    发明授权
    Remote control for use in zoned and non-zoned HVAC systems 有权
    用于分区和非分区暖通空调系统的遥控器

    公开(公告)号:US08387892B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-05

    申请号:US12323451

    申请日:2008-11-25

    IPC分类号: G05D23/00

    摘要: An HVAC remote controller for use in an HVAC system is described. In some instances, the HVAC remote controller may include a wireless interface for communicating with one or more HVAC controllers and/or other HVAC devices. The HVAC remote controller may be configured to automatically determine whether the HVAC system is a zoned HVAC system or a non-zoned HVAC system, and operate accordingly.

    摘要翻译: 描述了一种用于HVAC系统的HVAC遥控器。 在一些情况下,HVAC遥控器可以包括用于与一个或多个HVAC控制器和/或其他HVAC设备进行通信的无线接口。 HVAC遥控器可以被配置为自动确定HVAC系统是否是划分的暖通空调系统或非分区式HVAC系统,并且相应地进行操作。

    Auxiliary stage control of multistage thermostats
    35.
    发明授权
    Auxiliary stage control of multistage thermostats 有权
    多级恒温器辅助级控制

    公开(公告)号:US07644869B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-12

    申请号:US11306427

    申请日:2005-12-28

    IPC分类号: F24F7/00

    摘要: Systems and methods for the auxiliary stage control of multistage thermostats are disclosed. An illustrative multistage thermostat for a multistaged HVAC system installed within a building or structure can include a processor having a control algorithm adapted to operate the thermostat in either a normal mode for achieving rapid temperature changes within the building or structure or an economy mode for conserving energy usage. In the economy mode of operation, the thermostat can be configured to determine a target time for achieving a temperature setpoint by either delaying or suppressing activation of the system's auxiliary stage. The target time can be adjusted in part based on the past usage characteristics of the auxiliary stage, the behavior of the user, and/or the progress of the primary stage in achieving the setpoint change without operating the auxiliary stage.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于多级恒温器的辅助级控制的系统和方法。 用于安装在建筑物或结构内的多级HVAC系统的说明性多级恒温器可以包括具有控制算法的处理器,该控制算法适于以正常模式操作恒温器,以实现建筑物或结构内的快速温度变化或用于节约能量的经济模式 用法。 在经济运行模式下,恒温器可配置为通过延迟或抑制系统辅助级的激活来确定实现温度设定点的目标时间。 目标时间可以部分地基于辅助级的过去使用特性,用户的行为和/或在实现设定值变化的初级阶段的进展而不操作辅助级来调节。

    Controller system user interface
    36.
    发明授权
    Controller system user interface 有权
    控制器系统用户界面

    公开(公告)号:US07641126B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-05

    申请号:US11675990

    申请日:2007-02-16

    IPC分类号: G05D23/00

    CPC分类号: G05D23/1904 F24F11/30

    摘要: A thermostat system having dedicated informational regions in a display and associated buttons or softkeys for sequential operation. The system may maximize utilization of a sectioned display and buttons for system navigation. The informational, selection and/or action design takes into consideration operational button groupings for straightforward comfort settings as well as editing of the clock, day-of-week, schedules, and so forth. Sections, regions or areas of the display may indicate immediate button operations. The changeable information in the regions associated with the softkeys or buttons may provide sequential operation of the thermostat system. The system may have multiple schedules and setpoints for heating and cooling comfort setting flexibility. A combining of individual schedules may be automatically selected. Also, there may be a system switch mode, for example, between heat and cool, where the schedules may be individually edited. Scheduling may be informational and/or action item and option key driven.

    摘要翻译: 一种恒温器系统,其在显示器中具有专用信息区域以及用于顺序操作的相关按钮或软键。 该系统可以最大限度地利用分段显示和按钮进行系统导航。 信息,选择和/或动作设计考虑到操作按钮分组,用于简单的舒适设置以及编辑时钟,星期几,时间表等。 显示的部分,区域或区域可以指示立即按钮操作。 与软键或按钮相关联的区域中的可变信息可以提供恒温器系统的顺序操作。 该系统可以具有多个时间表和设定点,用于加热和冷却舒适度设置灵活性。 可以自动选择单个日程表的组合。 而且,例如,在热和冷之间可能存在系统切换模式,其中可以单独编辑日程表。 计划可能是信息和/或行动项目和选项键驱动。

    BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEM WITH REMOTE CONTROL UNIT AND METHODS OF OPERATION
    37.
    发明申请
    BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEM WITH REMOTE CONTROL UNIT AND METHODS OF OPERATION 有权
    具有远程控制单元的建筑物控制系统和操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090140060A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-04

    申请号:US11948971

    申请日:2007-11-30

    IPC分类号: G05D23/00

    CPC分类号: G05D23/1934

    摘要: A building controller for controlling the comfort level in a building is described. The building controller may include a thermostat and wireless remote controller for communicating with the thermostat from a remote location. The thermostat may have access to a first temperature sensor for sensing a first temperature, sometimes at or near the thermostat. The remote controller may likewise have a second temperature sensor for sensing a second temperature, sometimes at or near the remote controller. Under some conditions, the thermostat may use the second temperature sensed by the remote controller to control the comfort level in a building unless or until a predetermined condition is detected, after which the thermostat may use a different temperature, such as the first temperature at or near the thermostat, to control the comfort level in a building.

    摘要翻译: 描述了一种用于控制建筑物舒适度的建筑物控制器。 建筑物控制器可以包括恒温器和无线遥控器,用于从远程位置与恒温器通信。 恒温器可以访问第一温度传感器,用于感测第一温度,有时在恒温器处或附近。 遥控器同样可以具有用于感测第二温度的第二温度传感器,有时在遥控器处或附近。 在一些条件下,恒温器可以使用由遥控器感测的第二温度来控制建筑物中的舒适度,除非或直到检测到预定条件,之后恒温器可以使用不同的温度,例如或 靠近恒温器,以控制建筑物的舒适度。

    Display for HVAC systems in remote control units
    40.
    发明授权
    Display for HVAC systems in remote control units 有权
    遥控器HVAC系统显示

    公开(公告)号:US09151510B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-06

    申请号:US12323433

    申请日:2008-11-25

    申请人: Cary Leen

    发明人: Cary Leen

    IPC分类号: F24F11/00 G05D23/19

    摘要: An HVAC remote controller for use in an HVAC system is described. In some instances, the HVAC remote controller may include a wireless interface for communicating with one or more HVAC controllers and/or other HVAC devices. The HVAC remote control unit may be configured to display two or more option on a display, wherein the user may be allowed to select one of the two or more options resulting in a selected option. The HVAC remote control unit may display a visual cue for the selected option that visually distinguishes the selected option from the remaining options. The visual cue may include a different border for the selected option than the remaining options and/or a marker within or adjacent to the border. It is also contemplated that a similar visual cue may be used in conjunction with an HVAC controller display, if desired.

    摘要翻译: 描述了一种用于HVAC系统的HVAC遥控器。 在一些情况下,HVAC遥控器可以包括用于与一个或多个HVAC控制器和/或其他HVAC设备进行通信的无线接口。 HVAC遥控单元可以被配置为在显示器上显示两个或更多个选项,其中可以允许用户选择导致选择的选项的两个或更多个选项中的一个选项。 HVAC遥控单元可以显示所选选项的视觉提示,从而将所选择的选项与其余选项视觉区分开。 视觉提示可以包括与所选择的选项不同的边框,而不是剩余的选项和/或边界内或附近的标记。 如果需要,还可以预期类似的视觉提示可以与HVAC控制器显示器结合使用。