HVAC controller with utility saver switch diagnostic feature
US9206993B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F11/63
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An HVAC controller may display a user query on the display of the HVAC controller, which queries the user as to whether a utility saver switch is installed and in use. The HVAC controller may take into account whether a utility saver switch is installed and in use when determining, logging and/or reporting out diagnostic faults of the HVAC system.
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