System and method for offsets within schedule groups for multiple thermostats
US10901440B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2140/50
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-thermostat temperature control system and related methods include thermostats spaced about respective conditioning zones in conditioned spaces. The control system includes a thermostat controller configured to store a temperature setpoint value for each of the thermostats in an operating schedule. The thermostat controller is also configured to transmit a first control signal to the conditioning units to control an operation of the conditioning units to maintain a temperature of the conditioned spaces at a first respective temperature setpoint value and to receive offset values for respective ones of the thermostats wherein the one or more offset values are determined to counter the temperature effects of a local heat load in the conditioned spaces proximate an associated thermostat.
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